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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
2
The report shows a $39,960,000 relief appropriation boosting the state average to 14.55 before sliding to 11.88 in February as winter relief peaked. In February an estimated 77,246 families received work relief, a sharp decline from 116,000 a year earlier.
February 1934 saw 122329 families on relief as relief efforts peak. Improved agricultural conditions in fall 1934, aided by Tobacco price support under the AAA, reduced relief rolls. As spring comes, further declines are expected. Washington sent $12,946,319 to civil works from 1933 to 1932, with $39,960,001 total spent on emergency relief projects.
Governor Ehringhaus lauds Mrs O Berry for guiding the FARA relief program in North Carolina. He notes about $600 monthly rent averages and says no major complaints have been filed against the operation in the state. Local relief offices coordinate with state headquarters.
The house debated revenue bill details as McDonald Lumpkin antisales tax faction proposed insurance tax boosts. Rep Uzzell defended members against lobbyist influence while Rep Bowie said he backed increases to abolish or cut the sales tax. Assell cited state data showing rise in taxes for Jefferson Standard Pilot Life Durham Life and Metropolitan. The session paused 30 minutes due to Rep Cherry's tardiness.
Dr. Paul Joseph Goebbels says protests to the League of Nations are late and futile and asserts Germany’s rearmament advances restore its prestige. German officials dismiss France’s Geneva approach as home politics while France hopes to pressure Germany to Geneva talks.
Rome March 21 Italian government cannot accept a situation determined by a unified policy toward arms. Premier Mussolini prepared to address the nation on the arms problem and Italy's stance amid global tension.
Italy informed Germany that Berlin's rearmament decision is serious and unsettles all nations. Mussolini reportedly planned a speech to back France in forming a united front and to support League of Nations recourse, while diplomats called the Italian note a properly couched document.
The article notes alarm over Germany's rearmament and possible demands for frontier changes. It mentions M. Rosenberg’s summons to Moscow, fears of Rhineland demilitarization evoking Locarno guarantees, and Volkebund's stance against the Versailles settlement.
Paris reports France bluntly charges Germany with violating treaty obligations. France asks for an extraordinary League of Nations council session to examine the matter. Berlin rejects both notes as official reaction.
France formally protests Germany’s rearmament and air force steps, citing Versailles violations. Paris accuses Berlin of ignoring treaties and seeks League of Nations investigation as Premier Flandin wins strong senate support with 268 to 21 confidence vote.
Grover H. Jones a High Point attorney will deliver the principal address at the Deacons Day observance at Double Springs Baptist church on March 1. Between 600 and 600 deacons from Western North Carolina Baptist churches are expected. Jones will speak on How a Deacon May Best Serve His Church. Dr. J. T. Henderson and Dr. Zeno Wall lead the morning session. Shelby hosts the meeting. Jones will also speak at the First Baptist church of Shelby Sunday at 11 o clock in Dr. Wall's absence.
Fire Chief BE. K. Ingram issued five permits for home repairs in 24 hours totaling $1,897. Three permits went to Smuthdeal Realty. Listed projects include R. & Payne at 812 Fairview for a 10 room house $227.60 and John G Manley with Smithdeal Realty for 1210 Cedrow $600. W. B. Delk at 600 Mint $437. 1108 Blair $332.50. Grace V. Ellison at 400 Weat Ray for repairs $300.
Laughlin Chevrolet of High Point and partners challenge the government case in Greensboro federal court. They deny codes of fair competition and NRA provisions apply and seek dismissal of the entire bill.
Washington report shows a 200000 rise in industrial employment from January to February with payrolls up 10.8 million dollars weekly. Factory employment rose 3.2 percent overall, durable goods up 4.8 percent and payrolls 11.6 percent, while non durable goods gained 2 percent in employment and 4.4 percent in payrolls.
In Yorkton Saskatchewan a farmer, Steve Blash, opened fire at a Ruthenian mission killing Rev. Father Delforgeo and wounding Rev. Father Bala. He fired on police as they closed in, then shot himself and may die from his own wounds.
Washington March 21 Compulsory inspection and grading of tobacco won approval from a House agricultural subcommittee. The Flannagan bill will be reported to the full committee with clarifying amendments including a referendum among growers and government funding to cover the service. Opponents warn of market disruption and NC delegation protests.
In Mocksville on March 21 a jury granted an absolute divorce to Mr. and Mrs. F M Reavis after 50 years of marriage. Judge noted two years of separation as the grounds. Mrs Addie Reavis was named as the respondent in the uncontested case.
Tracks were cleared today after a northbound C. C. O. freight wreck near Bakersville last night killed Bob Kirkpatrick 40 of Erwin Tennessee firemen and injured two other men A Boulder slid onto the track following a heavy rain Officials said the engine and five coal cars plunged down a 60 foot embankment into Toe river Engineer Fox of Erwin suffered serious injuries Bob Davis of Toscane brakeman had a hand injury
The North Carolina fire college and drill school will be held in Asheville from May 8 to 10, offering a program of training and demonstrations for fire service personnel.
A single coal car weighing 127,000 pounds derailed on the Southern main line at Adams Millis crossing on Main Street around 2 AM today. The car blocked the southbound track but traffic remained mostly unaffected as vessels passed on either side after the derailed car was moved to permit a northbound to pass.
Senate witnesses including Hillman faced sharp questions about their origins as NRA leaders testified amid protests. Hillman defended his American citizenship while defending NRA policies against labor criticisms. A large crowd pressed witnesses to yield clear yes or no answers on key issues.
A well known screen star recommends a weekly buttermilk facial for a fair, white complexion. The routine uses as a softener and bleach, with cleansing, toning, thin cloth masks, and a resting period to set the treatment.
An old health advert urges watching kidney function and bowels, claiming 79 200 feet of kidney tubes and suggesting Doan's Pills cleanse them. It warns of backache fatigue swelling and dizziness from kidney waste and promotes purchasing Doan's Pills from druggists.
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