23 May 1934
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1934
Page
1
A 200 foot steel framework failed sending a 330,000 gallon water tank and wreckage through floors of the Oakley building. Seven injured and many missing after the upper story collapse. Firemen battle tangled steel as water and debris rush into stairways.
President Roosevelt will back the National Recovery Administration for another year while awaiting national input on its long term role. He plans a summer tour to study results and says new legislation may be needed after mid June next year. The administration seeks to simplify enforcement of trade codes and address antimonopoly concerns amid ongoing controversy.
Washington May 23 Western senators split from the silver bloc to study the silver purchase bill in private, led by Borah Thomas Wheeler and McCarran. They expect no amendments but seek a closer look before moving. President Roosevelt aims to strengthen oil control and address war debts with broader policy forthcoming on flood control and land use.
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were killed in an ambush by a sheriff’s posse near Gibsland Louisiana after eight years of murder and robbery. The exchange of gunfire ended the pursuit as the two outlaws perished in a hail of bullets.
North and South Carolina officers continue the search for Wess Bryson of Cashiers who was proclaimed outlaw after an ambush wounded Kay Bumgarner and Thomas A. Dillard. Bryson is Frank Bryson’s brother, tied to Bumgarner’s January acquittal.
Raymond Moley endorsed the Roosevelt administration plan to fight racketeering and kidnapping, urging passage of crime bills and expanded federal and joint state enforcement. He urged increasing field investigators to 1,000 and supported measures on firearms trade and habeas corpus limits. The piece also recounts the Barrow and Parker shootout with Texas Rangers, noting Bonnie Parker's and Clyde Barrow's notorious crime careers and eventual ambush.
Estelle Lawson, former champion from Hill, defeats Mrs. Hyatt of Charlotte in a DeVille match ending 6-4 7-5. The article notes a strong performance and outlines the tournament outcome with emphasis on Lawson’s victory.
Weather bulletin reports generally cooler air spreading tonight with winds easing. Jacksonville experiences moderate north and northeast winds tonight into Thursday while Hatteras expects diminishing free winds and fair weather through Friday May 23. Temperature readings for the 24 hours ending early show varied highs and lows across stations.
Salisbury businessman and farmer Paul H. Bernhardt, 61, president of Salisbury Hardware Co, died last night at his home.
Peiping reports say a Japanese air squadron bombed a wide area around Chinchow in SE Manchuria killing about 1000 farmers and destroying 20 villages after farmers refused to yield arms. Claims include hundreds wounded and many villages still burning. unconfirmed by other sources.
B G and Laster Green in the state prison said in a written statement to Warden Honeycutt they have no statements to make to the public while awaiting the Supreme Court action on their appeal. They request access only for immediate family and their attorneys Leland Stanford and J A Myatt. Stanford was in Raleigh at their request.
Col Frank Knox publisher of the Chicago Daily News urged the United States to summon a world conference for monetary stabilization to aid Europe’s recovery. He described Europe as hair trigger with fear over Germany and the disarmament situation, warning that Austria’s politics threaten economic stability.
A Darrow NRA review board session on Frederick H. Moore of Washington NC adjourned amid a clash over questioning by Sidney Hillman about Moore’s cotton garment code impact. North Carolina member W D Neal objected to probe into Moore’s pay and profits as Thompson demanded a verbatim record. Clarence Darrow later took over proceedings amid further protests as the panel dissolved.
The services for Justice Adams before whom he took the oath to practice law received a written statement from his clients declaring they have no statement to make of any attire or kind to anyone. They also thanked him for visiting them at their request.
Reports from Hong Kong say a landslide at Lokohang on Kaiman mountain in northern Kwangtung province buried villages after heavy rains. Water floods and a river surge reportedly capsized 100 boats, with many assumed drowned.
A posse shot dead the fugitive Pete Barrow and his companion Ronnie Parker near Black Lake Louisiana on May 28. The circumstances involve law officers and associates including Frelyn Fretwithte and Dr. Clay.
A defendant admits guilt in a plot to abduct Emanuel Philip Adler Dav au and I Sala, with prosecutors outlining the conspiracy and the accused’s role in the plan. Sentencing scheduled following the admission.
A U S destroyer Hale and two seaplanes raced from Balboa to Tagus Cove in the Galapagos with doctors and supplies to aid Willam Albert Robinson, aged 32, husband of Florence Crane Robinson, after he fell ill with acute appendicitis during a honeymoon cruise. The Svaap carried no medical gear or radio, and coordination came via the Santa Cruz. Ice packs were advised by Los Angeles doctors pending relief.
Roosevelt prepares a war debts message to Congress with intent to negotiate with European debtors and rules out cancellation. State Department delays reminders due June 15 for thirteen debtor nations, totaling 176 million dollars, eight days overdue with no formal explanation.
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