20 Mar 1934
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1934
Page
1
The Senate today passed a resolution calling Secretary Morgenthau to provide a list of alleged silver hoarders. Senator Robinson said reports claimed speculation in silver and that certain people were hoarding the metal, with the panel noting the move as information for public intel.
President Roosevelt urged quick settlement of the railroad wage dispute and signaled a possible public commission to thoroughly examine the controversy if arbitration fails. He noted some wages may fall below NRA minimums and extended the current wage agreement for six months. He spoke as auto strike threats plus congressional actions dominated headlines in Washington.
Pat Brown of High Point North Carolina leads the largest state repair shop with 42 employees. Born July 18 1895 in Atlanta he moved to High Point in 1904 and began as sales manager of Wilson Motor Company before forming Pat Brown Inc. He supports local civic efforts and is active in Shrine and Elks lodges.
President Roosevelt weighs use of the national industrial recovery act to license industries if a large auto labor dispute escalates. NRA chief General Johnson monitors developments as Washington considers legal options to preserve peace and sustain recovery.
The trial of Andrew D. Kirwin 23 son of former Jean Nash on a murder on the high seas charge was postponed in federal court until Friday.
The trade commission told the Senate that NEA code for iron and steel industries enabled large units to fix prices and violate commission orders, outlining the anti competitive impact and enforcement concerns.
Senator Robinson, the majority leader, said he had evidence supporting statements he made on the floor last Thursday that Pittsburgh Aviation Industries and the Mellons are linked to political influence in Pennsylvania.
Toronto March 20 AP William Mulock chief justice signed the order of appeal for Martin J Insull to face embezzlement charges in the United States involving 364 720 dollars.
Greensboro March 20 A new overall factory for Greensboro was in prospect today. M H Zauber recently named general superintendent of the Blue Bell Overall Company here and a group of investors have purchased a location and laid plans for the plant. They expect operation by May 1 with an investment around 100 000.
Foresee fair conditions in both Carolinas and Georgia with colder tonight and rising temperatures Wednesday. Frost forms inland and near the coast, while winds shift from Hook to Hatteras to northwest and diminish tonight, with possible rain this afternoon.
Roanoke Rapids March 20 officers hunted John McGee 25 a saw mill owner wanted in the fatal shooting of Linn Tippett at Ringwood Sunday night Three held in Halifax jail Ermon King Lucy Patterson 18 housekeeper for King and Lucy Powell McGee allegedly shot Tippett at Mrs Anna Dukes home Powell allegedly fired then recanted saying McGee paid her to take the blame Motive unclear
Athens dispatch says Samuel Insull intends to return to the United States after the case subsides and live in America the rest of his life. Greek attorney Xeros said Insull is moving by ship and London solicitors handle affairs while Mrs. Insull travels to Paris and London. The lawyer cites possible travels through 20 countries and notes Insull fears persecution, lynching, and seeks justice.
High Point Township Democratic Executive Committee will meet Friday at 7 30 PM at the Elwood hotel to nominate a successor to fill the county board of education vacancy created by the death of Dr Dred Peacock who served 17 years and was board chairman at his death. Lewis J Fisher, committee chair, called the meeting this afternoon.
The storm swept across the Carolinas bringing sleet snow and rain with a return of sunshine as spring nears. Temperatures hovered near freezing from Raleigh to Charleston with snow in Raleigh Greensboro Durham High Point and Charlotte while Wilmington reported 1.07 inches of rain.
The government filed a suit against Weirton Steel, charging violations of the National Recovery Act and the iron and steel industry code of fair competition.
Massive crowd in Paris clashes with police as hundreds attempt to seize eight Stavisky prisoners being moved from Bayonne to Paris. Police hold lines, a prison van is shielded, and the detainees are safely escorted to jail after a hand to hand battle with the mob.
The Commercial Bank in Raleigh will begin paying a 25 percent dividend to depositors tomorrow, bringing their total payout to 45 percent after its closure.
Reports from Washington detail possible use of Roosevelt licensing power to enforce peace. In New York key auto leaders discuss a looming strike while Gen. Hugh Johnson seeks a last minute truce. Rail wage talks in Washington see 5 percent cut demand after rejection of 10 percent until April 30, 1935. Senator Wagner’s labor board bill draws praise and opposition from industry and unions. Additional strikes include 400 Cleveland paint workers, Pacific coast longshoremen, New York state CWA projects, and a Harrisburg wage cut reversal, with mediators signaling a next move.
A telegram from President Roosevelt asking that any strike action in the Detroit auto industry be deferred until Thursday was made public by William Collins, AF of L representative, this afternoon.
New York March 20 AP reports industry leaders meeting to prevent a threatened auto workers strike announced they would travel to Washington that evening by order of President Roosevelt.
Alfred P. Sloan Jr Walter P Chrysler and four leaders discuss the threatened auto industry strike with NRA Administrator Hugh S Johnson. The six, masked by secrecy, visit the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce as tensions rise between manufacturers and the American Federation of Labor over union organizing and bargaining rights.
In Hollywood on March 19 a radio spoof contrasts Mussolini’s 60 year plan with Russia’s five year plan. The narrator jokes about codes, Louisiana politics, air mail, silver remonetization and a delegation to a disarmament conference as a tongue in cheek commentary.
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