12 May 1934
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1934
Page
1
Arlotte May 12 AP Hitt Perry of Winston La Duke University star led Street Jr of Charles four up after the morning hole round of their 36 hole here today for the Caro amateur golf champion.
Geneva report on Paraguay Bolivia war warns of ruthless aerial warfare and arms sales by League members. Bolivia threatens Asuncion with air bombardment as tensions rise and Britain seeks air limits amid European security fears.
In New Orleans on May 12 Detty Jameson a 15 year old Dallas sensation advanced to the finals of the southern women's championship by edging Marion Miley of Lexington Kentucky one up in 19 holes.
States vie to dominate domestic wheat policy and compete vigorously with other nations for leadership in the world market, signaling intense trade and supply strategies amid evolving agricultural priorities.
Sam ull, former head of a large utility empire, was freed on a $250,000 bond after posting bail in Chicago. He rested in St. Luke's Hospital then left with cigars, while facing federal charges of bankruptcy law violations and related state counts. An 18-year-old neighbor, George Ro, identified as an alleged kidnapper, was involved in the case.
Leigh May 12. Dallas Hamlet a 17-year-old county youth, formerly faced the death penalty for first burglary. Governor Ehringhaus announced a commute to life imprisonment and a formal commutation would be signed within a few days securing his life.
Weather forecast notes for Carolina and surrounding coasts with variable winds and fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Includes temperatures and rainfall figures for cotton growing areas and recorded weather data for several locales and times.
The government rushes to aid drought stricken farmers in the eastern half of the country. Farm and relief agencies plan to provide food and funds, extend wheat contracts, and study long term supply balancing to avert future shortages.
A sweeping tribute to mothers across the nation from Medina to Los Angeles. The piece recalls Amber Bradway defending her son in a burglary case and salutes Roosevelt as America’s “first mother” while highlighting hopes for kidnapped children and ill youths, underscoring mothers’ central role in family life.
Paraguayan planes bombarded Bolivian outposts on the Vanguardia front after a Bolivian bombardment of Paraguayan cities Guarani and Mihanovich. An official statement said Paraguayan troops repelled a Bolivian advance, capturing many attackers and seizing machine guns and rifles. Diplomatic protests from the United States, Britain, and Argentina urged an end to civilian bombardment. Continued on Page Nine.
Los Angeles reports indicate William F. Gettle, the Beverly Hills millionaire kidnapped from his Acadia country estate, may still be alive. Attorney Ernest E. Noon, acting as intermediary for the family, said confidence remains but no official confirmation yet. A letter from Gettle allegedly urging compliance with kidnappers and ransom hints circulated as the case nears a tense potential resolution with a $75,000 payoff.
New Orleans May 12 Marion Oliver president of the French line and former governor general of Africa nominated Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt for the Nobel Peace Prize praising motherhood as emblematic of peaceful efforts. Oliver cited her as outstanding among women and urged honoring motherhood in the cause of world peace.
In San Francisco the writer mocks a self taught figure called Elements who claims to calculate yearly yields of wheat corn and oats to profit from every bushel. The piece contrasts old school experts with Elements and hints at his ability to fool others.
An official announcement was planned this forenoon in connection with the case, indicating forthcoming formal disclosure or action by authorities.
Representatives of Hatch Hosiery of Belmont North Carolina faced a national labor board to justify why they should not be cited for NRA compliance. Eight workers alleged discharged for union activity and refused grievance talks. Local rulings favored reinstatement and rehiring of strikers.
Longshoremen return to work at Texas ports Lake Charles and Mobile while government considers intervention on the Pacific coast. Four injured in San Francisco clashes. Oregon governor asked to deploy troops to Portland. Buick plants in Flint shut down affecting 14,000 workers amid Fisher Body strike. Bread, fuel, and auto-fuel shortages rise as Akron bakers Lincoln. Remington Rand strike grows as 1,900 workers join broader stoppages. Roosevelt called for possible federal action.
Raleigh police captured James Rowe alias J. C. Brooks and T. E. Hart in a raid on Ray Blalock’s home. The pair, tied to 16 store-breaking and safe-cracking crimes, were found with a stolen sedan, burglar tools, and a shotgun. Sechrest implicated them in the Rockingham robbery. Blalock faced a prohibition charge.
A fire originating in the machine room of the Jeffrey-Myers Manufacturing plant in Oxford caused more than 100000 dollars in damage. The blaze destroyed the plant and damaged the office building as well as several nearby structures including Mitchell White's home and a Rassy Hobgood commissary.
Six banks that operated under restrictions since March 4 1933 were licensed to resume regular business Monday by state bank commissioner Gurney P Hood. They will open with about 460000 available for depositors and will have deposit insurance. Banks listed include Commercial and Savings Boonville Bank of Bladen Clarkton Bank of Coleraine Harrellsville Windsor and Yadkin.
President Roosevelt signals the next step in the debt dispute lies with Great Britain France Italy Belgium and Czechoslovakia. He notes willingness to discuss payments or readjustment, while opposing a general wholesale debt revision. He cautions debtors to clearly explain their inability to meet obligations and plans to deliver a debt message to Congress in about ten days.
The Senate voted 62 to 13 to approve the stock market regulation bill after rejecting liberal amendments and adopting the administration’s securities act changes. Ferdinand Pecora and Roland Redmond watched as lawmakers moved to the Grags bill for federal loans to industry, with President Roosevelt's signature awaited.
Mrs. Luke Lea and Percy Lea met Governor Ehringhaus in Raleigh on May 12 to discuss clemency for Luke Lea Jr who began a prison term for violations of state banking laws. Ehringhaus said any clemency petition must follow standard procedures and would be considered like others if filed.
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