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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1934
Page
1
Frank Shields of New York ranked No. 1 American defeated Daniel Prenn of Germany in the opening round of the All England Championships. The match ended in a straight-set win with scores 6 8 6 8 6 4.
Fordyce Arkansas June 25 a service station manager Lee Grinmett 47 was found shot to death with his wife Ola 85 and daughter Nancy Louise nine badly beaten and in a grotesque condition by neighbors who went to the Grinmett home after hearing shots early today authorities investigated the triple homicide at the residence likely connected to the confrontation and ensuing violence.
Worth Edwards, 17, was killed instantly when struck by a truck driven by H. A. Leeuwenburg of Wallace, North Carolina, as he walked along the highway near his home west of Greensboro. The driver is held on manslaughter charges. sheriff's officials will hold an investigation later today.
Lubbock Texas June 25 Officers tracked a condemned orderer and three other convicts today after they escaped from the county jail pursuing them west across the plains. The sheriff’s forces issued a shoot to kill order in response to threats. The fugitives named Ed Stanton Andrew Nel n Bill Coupe and J B Stephens along with two hostages Posey and Campbell were last known 56 miles away last Spring.
Fair tonight and Tuesday with gentle to northwest winds across regions from Sandy Hook to Hatteras and from Hatteras to Jacksonville. Variable winds and fair conditions persist through tonight and Tuesday.
John Crowe, 65, fled into Walcott woods after killing Clarence Yuskis Jr. and his hired man Julius Karvauskas and wounding Mrs. Yuskis. A massive manhunt with machine guns and tear gas followed, Crowe vanished into the woods near his shack as police scoured the area and sought a cave lead.
New York June 25 reports two evidence packages en route from London and Vienna to seek possible extradition of Captain Ivan Ivanovitch Poderjay. Police also inspect White Star liner Olympic cabin 86 for clues about missing Agnes Turverson and Poderjay’s December voyage.
The Supreme Court will hear cases this term challenging the National Industrial Recovery Act, the petroleum code, and orders aimed at oil production and prices. The court will also hear disputes over AAA regulations on milk prices and wage actions, with several East Texas oil cases pending.
In Forsyth County a hoped for out of court settlement over the 500000 trust for Anne Cannon Reynolds II the three year old daughter of the late Z Smith Reynolds was discussed as Cabarrus Bank and Trust sought to set aside a 1931 judgment The hearing was postponed while attorneys negotiate terms to avoid court action and a settlement is reportedly being sought with undisclosed proposals.
James R. Wedell 34 once held the world air speed record of 305.33 mph and was killed when his plane dove into a muddy rice field near Patterson airport while teaching a student. Co-pilot Sneeringer was badly injured and hospitalized.
Washington reports F. B. Blanchard deputy NRA administrator in charge of textile says leaders of United Textile Workers America were asked to call off the strike planned for next Monday. He notes a proposal for an industrial relations board to handle labor disputes is under consideration and aims for prompt action.
In Saranac Lake New York a 25 year old Civilian Conservation Corps worker Truman Showers of Syracuse is held for questioning in the murder of Cleo Tellstone 14 found murdered with signs of a struggle near her home. The suspect was identified by a deputy and seen near the Tellstone residence after the girl posted letters. The body was found by her brother Wilbur in a wooded area about 200 feet from the road. The village is in the Adirondack region near Pioceneesie.
Atlanta resident Julian J Jones recounts four near death experiences including a lightning strike in his lap a hood collision and a dangerous snake encounter in Baker and Bacon counties. He escaped unharmed aside from a cheek cut and minor bruises and remains in good health.
President Roosevelt begins a packed week arranging state affairs before his vacation. He signs drought relief funding and outlines commissions on stock exchange and communications. He will depart Saturday aboard the Houston for Hawaii visiting Puerto Rico the Virgin Islands and Central America with stops in South America and the Panama Canal Zone.
Washington reports the push for a national liquor ban or regulation, with Bishop Cannon and Dr. F Scott McBride linked to the effort via Senator Sheppard. Chase cited their influence as he urged Sheppard to withdraw the amendment, noting concerns about enforcing the Twenty First Amendment and the Webb Kenyon act.
Will Rogers notes that nations profit from war and that credit supports long conflicts. He cites South America as an example and argues industrial credit sustains fighting, predicting ongoing wars as long as profiteering and credit exist.
London June 25 German and British negotiators to meet Wednesday at the British treasury over the German moratorium on debt payments. Germany ships three experts led by Dr. Fritz Berger. British negotiators include Young and Erick Leith-Ross as main authorities. A new British bill enables a restrictive quotas clearing house to deter discrimination against British goods.
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