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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1932
Page
1
The House approved a manufacturing levy on autos motorcycles trucks and accessories to raise 57000000. A three percent tax was set for automobiles and motorcycles two percent for trucks and one percent for accessories. Gum and candy taxed and proposals to raise postage and real estate stocks and bonds taxes discussed.
J Elwood Cox banker manufacturer and one way commissioner in Point died at his home in Emerywood from a heart ailment after bronchial pneumonia. He founded Commercial National Bank and led it for 40 years. Surviving are his widow Bertha Snow Cox and daughter Clara I Cox. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm conducted by Rev Tom Alderman Sykes with burial in Oakwood Memorial Park.
President Hoover declared he is absolutely opposed to any World War veterans bonus bill and would veto such legislation if passed. He warned a new $2 billion bonus would threaten the budget and undo efforts to reduce government spending while stressing the need to maintain U S credit.
Leaders from all factions rally behind the Ways and Means substitute for the sales tax and pass a package of special levies. A 10 percent tax on cosmetics jewelry furs sporting goods cameras and a 5 percent tax on gum and candy are approved. Opposition leaders propose boosts to postage and taxes on stocks bonds and real estate to recover revenue lost from the tax defeat.
A Beverly Hills reader vents cautious hope over a Virginia baby news story. The writer urges trust in prominent men rumored to know details, warning against hype and publicity while expressing belief that forthcoming information could brighten the world.
Philadelphia report says Rev H Dobson Peacock optimism remains high as he flies to Virginia after meeting Col Lindbergh. Hopewell intermediar ies Burage and Curtis reiterate optimism while stating immediate release is unlikely and plan further talks with the flying colonel in a few days.
Widespread property damage across North Carolina followed high winds and rain storms with injuries to several people but no fatalities. Primary losses affected homes tobacco barns garages trees communication lines and livestock.
Post Easter storms across the North Atlantic states claim at least 15 lives and cause widespread damage. Snowed roads stall cars from Maine to New England, upstate New York, and Pennsylvania. many communities become isolated as power and transport fail. A tornado damages three towns near Richmond Virginia. four drown at Bedford New York. Governor Roosevelt is snow bound at Hyde Park. a building topples at Centerville Maryland.
Bailey seat at stake as defeated GOP candidate accuses fraud in the election of a Democrat senator. Bankhead's election is under scrutiny due to Heflin's activities.
The Senate Elections Committee plans final action April 6 on two contests. In North Carolina, George M. Pritchard a Republican asks the chamber to authorize inquiry into Senator Bailey's election. In Alabama the panel weighs a majority report that Heflin Bankhead 1930 contest had no election against a minority report backing Bankhead’s seat with lack of quorum delaying action.
Governor Eugene Meyer of the Federal Reserve Board told the Senate Banking Committee that the Glass banking revision bill faces opposition to many of its features.
Maureen Orcutt of Englewood New Jersey the defending champion defeated Jeannette Hunter of Pittsburgh nine and seven in the opening round of match play at Pinehurst marking a strong start for the title holder.
Charlotte March 29 Mrs Anne Cannon Reynolds widow of Smith Reynolds son of the Winston Salem tobacco family confirms plans to marry Brandon Smith Jr son of Frank B Smith of Charlotte hardware firm She previously received a settlement over 1 million dollars for her child in the Reno divorce proceedings and she has a daughter of J A Cannon a leading textile magnate.
Washington March 29 Senator Harrie of Georgia who had been seriously ill with intestinal trouble showed slight improvement after a blood transfusion yesterday. The report notes the condition is improving and that he is getting better gradually.
Chinese rebels marching on Changchun threaten Henry Pu Yi’s Federated Manchuria regime. 7 000 rebels led by General Li Hai Tsing push toward Nungan as Japanese air power bombs and fights intensify near Fu Yu. Regular forces reportedly defeated outside Nungan and Japanese detachments suffer heavy casualties.
Charlotte innovator Buford L Green unveils the Semagraph a dual device combining an electric typewriter with a photo electric eye to read copy and write lines of type. Demonstrated to press and association leaders Curtis B Johnson backed by the Charlotte Observer to advance printing where one operator could run four Linotype machines.
Chicago March 29 A call to arms for prohibition workers came from Mrs Anna Marden DeVo secretary of the WCTU She challenged dry supporters to pressure Congress and questioned lawmakers loyalty She warned against liquor interests and the international wine office influence.
Portland Maine reports that the Democratic state convention centers on national politics as delegates may be pledged or unpledged with a tilt toward supporting Franklin D Roosevelt of New York. Local leaders expect a Roosevelt favorable delegation with minimal debate.
Jury selection on the trial was postponed from this morning as minor cases on the docket delayed the arrival of venice jurors.
George A. Younce and W. F. Brinkley are tried on manslaughter charges tied to the February 5 shooting of Sheriff James A. Leonard in Lexington North Carolina. Judge G W Cooper consolidates the cases and orders extra jurors and a venire as preparations continue with attorneys from Salisbury and Shelby joining the defense and prosecution.
Beaufort county residents awoke to find most of the Pamlico River drained to a muddy bed with only a channel left. Logs, stumps, cans litter the bottom as officials fear a wind shift could pushPamlico sound water into the area, flooding the shore.
James Roosevelt reports his father Franklin D. Roosevelt is puzzled by Alfred E. Smith's failure to back his presidential bid. He says the longtime friendship between the Roosevelts and Smith remains, and notes endorsements from Wilson were sought. Frank J. Donahue counters that Roosevelt gains offense.
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