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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1935
Page
2
Prominent local attorney Carter Dalton says he will not be a candidate for mayor or councilman. He noted strong friend urging but insists he will not run or be drawn into the race. Dalton was due to depart with his daughter for a weekend visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
The Daily Herald cites a confidential source warning Britain must back collective security or Europe will see new alliances emerge to counter Germany. The Times analyzes Anglo German talks and hints policy may rely on a defensive air pact with France while risking other London agreements.
The secretary weighs if textile mills must absorb the cotton tax while Wallace denies mills pay the tax and argues it falls on consumers. Cotton manufacturers have protested the tax as it stands.
Lawmakers and mill communities push for federal aid to the cotton industry amid calls for import quotas to curb low cost foreign cloth from Japan and elsewhere. Representative Martin denounces Secretary Wallace as “Little Caesar” while urging elimination of the cotton processing tax and warning of widespread job losses and hardship.
The Senate Finance Committee plans a Monday vote on controversial sections altered by the house to the revenue bill now at 62 million dollars. Protests arose over house tax increases on chain fueling stations boarding houses and related changes. The senate also considers life sentences for murder via judge-imposed verdicts and a state liquor store referendum plan.
Retail sales climb across most districts with some boosts of 20 to 30 percent over a week earlier. Across the country the weekly figure runs 3 to 10 percent higher than the same period in 1934, signaling strong demand for varied merchandise amid expectations that major price cuts won’t come soon.
The Federal Housing Administration will allow borrowers to apply directly to the FHA insuring offices for property appraisal credit review and mortgage insurance eligibility. Applicants pay a $3 per $1,000 appraisal fee. no further appraisal will be charged after a final commitment. A meeting with builders and contractors is set for April 2–3 at City Hall to discuss housing act provisions.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate long deferred orders may strain capacity and push costs into later periods. The text hints at scheduling pressures and potential inflation of timelines as demand outpaces available resources.
House resumes action on a wartime price control bill setting a maximum price on goods and optional penalties for buyers and sellers. Senate committee backs railroad financing probe 12 to 5. House must act on Senate amendment for income tax repeal. A section of the social security bill offering voluntary annuities was dropped by the Ways and Means Committee.
British spokesmen say Eden held Berlin talks with Hitler, reaffirming London peace plan as the basis of discussion. Observers see possible paths to harmonize German aims or to seek a security pact among powers. Eden’s League of Nations focus cited, with France set to press German armament questions at the League council session. Litvinov echoed that if one state faces war all are threatened.
The financier testified that Baruch favored penalties on buyers and sellers of munitions during war while TI was in Vichy France. He said Baruch sent 5,000 shares for him, noting government orders would boost business. Baruch testified under questioning by Senator Van den Berg. The financier added Smith, via Baruch’s broker, sent 6,000 shares.
In a tense exchange, Baruch tells Senator Vandenberg he knew little about the stock promotion tied to future government orders and denies any involvement. The dialogue centers on the alleged sales ploy and the role of Baruch in the scheme.
Judge P A McElroy started charging a Guilford Superior jury in the suit of Welling ton Witcher by his next best friend Oliie Witcher against Adams-Millis Corp Charlie Bean Simon Johnson and others of High Point. Trialday heard counsel argue on injuries claimed when a crowbar or fall during a strike incident at the Adams-Millis plant. Defendants denied participation as witnesses testified. Verdict expected late this afternoon.
Greensboro March 29 The calendar committee will meet in the Guilford Superior court clerk A Wayland Cooke’s office tomorrow at 10 o clock to prepare the calendar for the April 15 term of Guilford Superior civil court, it was announced today.
Mrs Mary Camp Sprinkle national Red Cross representative returned from Cabarrus County after surveying the storm damaged area. She notes heavy property loss, several homeless families, and four injuries. Red Cross will provide emergency relief and help reestablish homes and furnish needs for those unable to replace losses.
The House passed bills increasing salaries for agricultural, insurance, and labor commissioners to pre 1933 levels and authorized a $5000 annual highway fund for historical sites. A Catawba County bill would transfer the tubercular hospital to the state if a west site is chosen. The Senate backed a measure to invest sinking funds in majority state owned quasi public corporations to aid the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad and secure PWA financing for Morehead City projects.
Reported practice notes that Igorrots file their teeth to sharp points to consume dog meat as part of daily eating habits among the group. Authorities or observers describe this cultural ritual amid regional customs and dietary traditions.
A short catalog lists Hog Feet Beet Steak All Cute Ib 17ec Pork Ham 20c Pork Roast Ib Pork Side Ib Pork Ham sliced Ib Cured Ham Ib Pork Chops Th Country Ham sliced Ib d5c.
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