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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1935
Page
6
A. B. Horney reports High Point did not experience an unusually cold February. mean temperature about 42 degrees versus last year's 84.6. The data, compiled by the U. S. Weather Bureau observer, indicates the month fell within typical cold-season norms for the city.
Collier H. Ellis formerly with Home Owners Loan Corporation and High Point Building and Loan Association returns to the city to practice accounting with his firm C. H. Ellis and Company. Offices opened March 21 at 211 Commercial Bank building. Ellis has a long history in local accounting and has continued practice throughout his career.
Exceedingly warm spell at 71 degrees on February 22 contrasts with two cold days around 15 degrees at month start and end. February 1935 rainfall 2.67 inches, below 4.19 inches last year, with nine days over 100 inch and notable fogs on February 9, 15, and 16. Temperature comparisons show February 1935 max 64 min 31 mean 42 versus February 1934 max 45 min 24 mean 34.5.
C C Robbins Sr president of Robbins Knitting Co said he had no statement about the Textile Labor Board order to reinstate 38 laid off workers and add 30 strikers to a preferential list. Hearing on the U T W complaint in Greensboro last month preceded a broader NRA code question now before the Supreme Court appeal.
The National Reemployment Service local office placed 328 people in jobs during January and February. Many found permanent private work or positions with the PWA. some took temporary roles. The office logged 607 new and 690 re registrations, encouraging unemployed workers to register under the State Department of Labor. It also sought first class experienced domestic workers to register.
The stalled Lindbergh ransom inquiry weighs two theories on unaccounted currency. Internal Revenue argues most of $30,285 passed through banks to vanish in the treasury, while Federal Reserve officials doubt any money bypassing them. Hauptmann prosecutions detail $49,986 in traceable funds, with blame for the rest left uncertain.
North Carolina textile expansion shows fourteen new hosiery mills and sixteen enlarged plants in 1934. The Southern Public Utilities Co. tracked 43 newer additions to existing plants, naming mills across Hickory Mount Airy High Point and others, including Pioneer Thomasville and Walton Knitting in Greensboro.
National guardsmen with bayonets and riot gear guarded the Louisiana Capitol while the legislature authorized Governor Allen to rescind four cents of a five cent oil refining tax. The move follows fierce protests at Baton Rouge where Standard Oil refinery operations sparked armed demonstrations and a martial law deployment.
A deal reached with the oil company offers a four cent tax rebate on the condition that the company increases use of Louisiana produced oil, aiming to boost local energy supply.
The Enterprise Staff notes a drop in spirits as Chief Friddie explains that officers who had consumed beer struggled to distinguish odors of beer whisky and gin on arrestees breath, prompting an order to address this issue.
Capitol turmoil picks up with a Senate vote on Senator John Sprunt Hill’s state liquor store bill slated for Tuesday. A statewide referendum clause may be removed, while a local option plan gains favor. House judiciary to revisit the five percent beer bill with likely favorable action. A subcommittee report on reduced license fees for aging automobiles is due to a full joint committee. Also on deck is the anti rabies dog vaccination bill advancing from the lower chamber.
The house plans to resume debate Monday on a measure regulating photography in North Carolina and a regulatory bill for dentistry sits on the calendar. Finance and revenue committees remain about 3 to 4 million dollars apart on a balanced budget, likely fueling a lengthy floor fight. The MacDonald Lumpkin anti sales tax bloc threatens a bitter battle over their key issue as days may be required to shape the revenue bill. The 63rd day saw little action with the senate at 11 minutes and the house eight. A statewide bill to repeal sections requiring an affidavit of physical fitness for grooms was offered by Representative Sparger of Stokes. The house is set to meet Monday at noon and the senate at 8 p.m. Last week saw enactment of the drivers license law requiring license for all motor vehicle operators.
The article reports a possible revolt in Crete despite a failed uprising near Athens. Government troops flood Athens as martial law is imposed and three cabinet changes follow the navy minister's resignation. Rebel warships seek mediation while reports claim two direct hits on the Averoff and a destroyer towed after an attack.
From Zaragoza, Prince Eugene Lascaris heir to the Greek throne said he learned of the Athens revolt by telephone today. He noted his representatives warned of the brewing movement but have been unable to reach him since yesterday.
The prince living modestly in Zaragoza with his family is seen by Greek royalists as their strongest chance to restore a monarchy. He has yet to commit and will watch developments before deciding.
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