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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1933
Page
1
The Roosevelt cabinet nears its launch with Woodin invited to a conference at the Roosevelt home in New York City. Members prepared to tackle international debt, tariffs, and financial troubles as the transition moves toward inauguration.
Washington March 1 AP brief outlines cabinet picks three days from taking office. Names include Cordell Hull Treasury William Woodin War George Dern Navy Claude Swanson Interior Harold Ickes Agriculture Henry Wallace Labor Frances Perkins plus Daniel Roper noted as former government executive.
Four masked men robbed The People's Bank shortly after 1 30 in the afternoon. Cashier A B Beasley fired at the fleeing quartet with a shotgun but likely missed. Police Chief Rogers witnessed the escape as the robbers vanished toward Greensboro. Bank officials estimate the loss around two to three thousand dollars.
Tennessee and North Carolina sections describe attacks on Col. Luke Lea and a senate debate over a six month school term and a 15 cent school tax. The Tennessee discussion links Lea to bank troubles and sentences while North Carolina lawmakers clash over eight or six month terms and funding.
Washington awaits the inaugural day amid uncertain weather with a forecast not due until Thursday. The middle Atlantic region faces rain likely Friday or Saturday and a cold spell, as crowds prepare for a gala event despite potential showers.
President-Elect Roosevelt completed his official family selection, naming Louis M. Howe Marvin H. McIntyre Stephen T. Early as senior aides and chief aides. Frances Perkins as secretary of labor and Daniel C. Roper as secretary of commerce join the cabinet. He keeps the existing White House staff and trusted aides in place.
Japanese forces reported captures at Chihfeng and two other towns along Jehol province’s rim line, as Chinese defenders surrendered after a northern swing toward Jehol City Changtefu. General Shih Wen-Hua led Jehol cavalry before surrender.
Richmond news reports Senator Claude Swanson will resign March 4 and former Governor Harry Flood Byrd will be appointed to succeed him. Byrd, a longtime Virginia political figure, previously served as governor and Virginia senator candidate, with strong ties to party leadership and the pay-as-you-go road policy.
In Miami on March 1 AP reports Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago is improving after the gunshot wound from Giuseppe Zangara. Attending physicians say his lungs and heart sound good and barring unforeseen circumstances he will recover.
Reported captures include Chienping and Pekuangynntze as Japanese central and southern offensives push forward. The northern force led by Maj. Gen. Keno suke Mogi with the sixth division prepares for a hard fight at Chihfeng.
Beverly Hills dispatch quotes England opposing selling war materials to Japan while the U S favors selling to both sides. The author accuses Britain of seeking disarmament limits while U S policy serves profits, criticizing humanitarian labels as masks for economic interests.
Detroit Mayor Frank Murphy told the House Judiciary Committee that emergency action is essential to suspend payments on municipal indebtedness. He urged a federal court process allowing insolvent cities to seek up to two years extension of fixed charges to keep schools, police, and fire services operating.
Washington March 1 AP reports the Senate accepted House amendments to the Smith cotton tariff bill and sent it to President Hoover for signature.
The drastic emergency bankruptcy revision bill received final congressional action and was sent to the White House for President Hoover's signature. The House adopted the Senate amendments by a vote of 207 to 26.
The Dail Eireann voted 7 to 49 to abolish the oath of allegiance to the British crown. In China, officials announced representations in London over the British arms embargo against China and Japan.
Toby Cook a year old boy from Chula Georgia is expected to finish his pony ride to Washington this afternoon. The final leg runs from Alexandria Virginia to the senate office building where a reception awaits him organized by Senator Russell and Georgia’s congressional delegation. His favorite pony, intended for the inaugural ceremony, was killed yesterday after being struck by a car near Fredericksburg Virginia.
Samuel T. Ansell former counsel for the Senate election inquiry sues Senator Huey Long in the District of Columbia Supreme Court for 500000 dollars claiming 250000 in actual damages from Longs February 21 senate speech plus 250000 punitive. Long allegedly called Ansell a thief and crook and invited him to sue. Long says he would waive immunity only if suit filed in Louisiana or not at all.
Raleigh March 1 The three readied measures trim six month public school funding to about 10 million dollars annually while an operations bill proposed 10.2 million and the advisory budget commission urged 13.375 million for 1933 36. The joint committee recessed without a vote as Bowie pressed for 10.009 million yearly with a 25 percent cut elsewhere.
Eleven suits filed in York South Carolina seek 149630 dollars in damages for crop and land losses after flood gates at India Hook dam were raised. Plaintiffs allege negligence for not warning landowners in time. Additional suits totaling 25 to 50 are expected with various claim amounts.
Senator Thomas Walsh said in Daytona Beach that liquor law violators will face strict federal enforcement despite repeal questions returning to the states. He noted the Department of Justice will not grant leniency as the issue moves through Congress.
Kathleen Garnham of England defeated cross winds to win the Florida east coast women's golf championship by three strokes. Defending champion Maureen Orcut of White Beaches, N J, trailed by three.
Berlin reports President Hindenburg issued a decree increasing penalties for espionage treason and subversive acts. Death penalty for stealing or revealing military secrets and ten years for informing foreign governments. Three months minimum for publishing secret news. Decree targets propaganda and calls for repression as Germany braces for Sunday elections amid Communist vote disputes.
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