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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
1
Murray and McAdoo clash over amendments after platform adoption. A wall of opposition forms, stalling nominations while Roosevelt’s name is pushed as a leading contender.
John E. Mack urged the Democratic convention to back Franklin D Roosevelt as the party’s leader, citing his wide state support, proven executive record, and familiarity with national needs. Mack highlighted Roosevelt’s reform work for farmers and his governance in New York.
Raleigh reports a second Democratic primary turnout could exceed 300000, weather permitting, with polls open about 14 hours from morning to night. The race features United States Senate and governor contests along with county races as voters decide between Morrison and Reynolds and Eliringhaus and Fountain.
President Hoover signed the economy measure to save about 150 million dollars in federal expenditures. The law gathers a five day week for workers via a 30 day furlough plan with pay reductions and halted vacancies. Hoover voiced limited satisfaction noting gaps from cabinet economies and warned of hardships for federal employees.
At Chicago Stadium on June 30 the Democratic convention approved its platform, rejected a soldier bonus payment plank, and moved to nominate nine candidates for the presidency. Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt led the list with heavy delegate cheers as managers sought the first ballot surge.
Fargo ND June 30 Gerald P Nye United States senator from North Dakota seeking renomination on the Republican ticket piled up a lead today over Governor George F Shafter in returns from yesterday's state primary election.
In Flemington New Jersey on June 30 a defense motion to withdraw a juror and declare a mistrial in John Hughes Curtis’s trial was denied. Attorney Ryman Herr argued prejudice from a local Huntsdon County Democrat article claiming Curtis was “as good as convicted already.” The judge offered no comment. The day’s testimony resumed with Capt. John J. Lamb reading over Curtis’s post kidnapping remarks and noted evidence about a letter linked to the Lindbergh case.
Senator Sheppard of Texas, co author of the 18th amendment, says he will vote to submit a repeal amendment unless his state referendum in July decides otherwise. He announced amid Chicago party platform actions and another bid by Senator Bingham to legalize four percent beer. He will oppose ratification of the repeal by Texas if needed.
The run off results for U S senator and North Carolina governor will be aired from The Enterprise front starting around 8 p m Saturday night as returns begin to flow. The program will continue with wire service updates and final tabulations may arrive the same night.
Two racing electric cars of the Cincinnati and Lake Erie railroad collided head on north of Hamilton Ohio killing seven people and injuring five. The freight car smashed through the passenger car at speed, burying the lighter vehicle. Wreckage left seven dead and five injured, all victims from Ohio.
Sen Tom Connally of Texas places John Nance Garner in nomination at the Chicago convention as the Democratic candidate best suited to lead the country out of its crisis. Connally lauds Garner’s leadership in Congress and his role in restoring national credit over Hoover era attacks.
Washington June 30. Congressional conferees informed President Hoover that the unemployment relief bill would not be completed this week. They said even if a tentative agreement is reached today the draft could not be prepared until next week, ending any chance of congress adjourning by Saturday.
Treasury receipts on June 938 totaled 3 930 958.86 dollars while expenditures reached 9 435 946.06 dollars, leaving a balance of 526 137 256.93 dollars. The figures indicate a substantial deficit for the period.
The Prince of Wales was confined to his rooms today with a chill in London. No further medical details were provided.
The Democratic platform criticizes postwar policy, condemns economic isolation and monopolies, and calls for drastic federal budget cuts. It vows reforms to restore employment, stability, and leadership, urging a 25 percent federal savings and state party efforts to match targets. (Continued on page 9).
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