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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1939

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Harvard Prof Proposes Plan Like Sweden's

Harvard University economist Alvin H. Hansen urged a special study to test a double budget system for the federal government inspired by Sweden. He proposed separating capital investments from operating expenses and charging maintenance or depreciation against the operating budget for nonreturning projects. He cited the unemployment relief funding as a past example and discussed tax reform and White House talks with Congress.

Washington Alvin H. Hansen Harvard University Monopoly Committee Hansen Sweden Reconstruction Finance Corporation White House Roosevelt Rep Cooper Dtenn House Ays and Means Harrison D-Miss Senate Finance Committee Senate Grover Cleveland Bergdoll New York Morgenthau Ways and Mean Treasury American Retail Federation Capitol Hill Byrd D-Va Garner A. A. Berle Public Works Finance Corporation

Loan Made for Mantons Favor in Manton Case

In New York on May 24 testimony by John L. Lotsch former Fort Greene Bank director said a $25,000 loan to ex judge Martin Manton would rebound to his benefit. He described a meeting in Mantons chambers with William Fallon present as Fallon sought loans for the judge and foretold large bank deposits from a corporation for which Manton had named a receiver. A letter pegged Mantons worth at upwards of $750,000.

New York U. S. Circuit Court Martin Manton John L. Lotsch Fort Greene Bank of Brooklyn Lotsch Manton William Fallon Fallon

Banker dies in Chicago after heart illness

Charles V. Essroger, 63, treasurer of the Chicago Board of Trade for 12 years and vice-president of the First National Bank since 1970, died today in Chicago of a heart ailment. The veteran banker was widely known in financial circles and had led major initiatives at both institutions. His death marks a notable loss to Chicago's banking and commodity trading community.

Chicago Charles V. Essroger Chicago Board of Trade First National Bank

Appeals Studied By Supreme Court

The Supreme Court took under advisement today appeals from death sentences for Julius Buchanan and James Cureton in Forsyth County. The court also considered Paul Leonard's suit challenging the three percent general sales tax. Buchanan claimed his wife attacked him with a hammer and he hit back with a hatchet. Cureton was convicted in the death of Melvin Nesbit.

Raleigh Supreme Court Julius Buchanan James Cureton Forsyth County Paul Leonard Buchanan Richmond Rucker J. H. Clement Cureton Melvin Nesbit

Americans Hold Sweeps Winners in Irish Hospital Stakes

New York reports reveal several Americans winning prizes in the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes on Blue Peter, Fox Cub, and Heliopolis. Winners include Donegal Girl and Come To Papa of New York, plus ten additional ticketholders from Connecticut, New Jersey, California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, with prize amounts ranging from 46 800 to 140 400 dollars.

New York United States Decatur Ave Bronz N. Y West 132Nd Street New York City Poor Katz Bank Street Waterbury Lord St Jackson Heights Battle Pacific St Brooklyn Alvin Davis, Jr Virginia St Vallejo Calif

YATES ELIMINATED HOYLAKE IN BRITISH AMATEUR ROUND

Dick Chapman of Greenwich Connecticut defeated Charley Yates of Atlanta the defending champion today in the British amateur golf championship third round 5 and 8. An army airplane crashed west of Marlette Michigan killing pilot Second Lieutenant Hamilton McClure 27 of Selfridge Field.

Yates Hoylake Eng Dick Chapman Greenwich Conn Charley Yates Atlanta Marlette Mich Hamilton McClure Selfridge Field McClure Fort Worth Tex

Senate restores 60 million for war material stockpiles

A joint Senate hour conference committee restored 60 million dollars to the war material stockpile bill. Senator Thomas of Utah said the measure, when finalized, would carry the full 100 million authorized by the house, after the Senate had cut it to 40 million. In Vienna, release comes for Mr and Mrs Richard Rosson, U S citizens detained in Graz on Gestapo charges for photographing military objects.

Washington Senate Thomas Utah House Vienna Richard Rosson United States Graz Austria Gestapo

Charlotte youth Ed Schreiber tops Frank Ford in Carolinas amateur

In Charlotte on May 24 Ed Schreiber of the city high school defeated veteran Frank Ford of Charleston UC on the 19th hole in their first round match of the Carolinas amateur golf tournament. Bobby Dunkelberger of High Point, the medalist, defeated Wade Haywood of Charlotte 3 and 2.

Charlotte N .C Ed Schreiber Frank Ford Charleston U S. C Bobby Dunkelberger High Point Wade Haywood

Ciano Returns to Rome After Berlin Treaty Signing

Foreign Minister Count Galezzo Ciano arrived in Rome after signing the Italian German military treaty in Berlin. The city observed a half holiday as shops closed to mark Italy's entry into World War I.

Rome Count Galezzo Ciano Berlin Italy

North Carolina to outlaw fish traps at next legislature

Daniel B. Bell, game warden in Kinston, said Eastern North Carolina game wards will urge lawmakers to ban all fish traps at the upcoming session. Local officials cite conservation concerns and potential impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

Kinston Daniel B. Bell North Carolina

Diving Bell Faces Tough Test in Squalus Rescue

The diving bell used to rescue Squalus crewmen has never operated under such conditions. Navy officials expect a possible contact if weather stays favorable and the submarine remains roughly level. Five rescue chambers withstand 165 psi. depth at Squalus is 105.6 psi. Tests occur about 100 feet deep and crews are well practiced. Currents off Portsmouth and submarine movement pose challenges.

Washington Squalus Navy Portsmouth

Anti Semitic Campaign Ties Revealed At hearing

George E. Deatherage head of the Knights of the White Camelia testified before the House Un American Activities Committee that he discussed an anti Semitic campaign with wealthy Newport socialites prior to the 1936 election He identified Howland Spencer as a key donor and said he received about 200 dollars from Spencer while other attendees showed willingness to fund the plan The probe traces links between anti Communist groups in the United States and those in Italy and Germany Page Two continuation referenced

Washington George E. Deatherage Knights of the White Camellia House Unamerican Committee Newport R. L Deatherage Howland Spencer New York Father Divine Hudson River Roosevelt Hyde Park Spencer George United States Italy Germany Dies Dtex Capitol

Divers Rescue Seven From Sub Squalus Tragedy

Seven men entombed for 29 hours aboard the sunken submarine Squalus were hauled to safety in a diving bell from 240 feet of water. Twenty five others, including three officers, were reported alive as rescue efforts continued to reach the remaining 52 aboard.

White Island Portland N. H U. S Squalus Savage Portsmouth J. C. Nichols Chicago Navy Department

Britain Opens New Proposals to Soviet Russia

Prime Minister Chamberlain announced Britain would present fresh terms to Soviet Russia for adherence to the British French front. He cited Geneva talks between Viscount Halifax and Ivan Maisky and expressed hope for full agreement at an early date.

London Chamberlain Russia Geneva Viscount Halifax Ivan Maisky House of Commons Britain Lord Halifax Maisky Bonnet France Soviet Union Paris

Wives Await Word Of Men In Submarine Squalus

In Portsmouth New Hampshire families of crewmen aboard the sunken submarine Squalus waited for news from rescue ships. Wives mothers and brides gathered at the navy yard fearing tragedy after unofficial reports said 26 of 59 men may be dead.

U. S New Hampshire de- White Plains N. H Roland Blanchard Hershey Harold C. Prebble Navy Department Washington D. C William Isaac Washington, D. C Theodore Jacobs Staten Island N. Y Gerald McLees Richmond Kane Charles Yuhas New Salem U. SS. Naval Falcon Portsmouth Navy Yard West Coast

Casualties Reported After Brush With Arabs Near Ful Kaya

Casualties in a brush between British troops and Arabs near Ful karem reach at least 15. Arabs killed or wounded, a British major killed and a corporal and two privates wounded.

Jerusalem Fulkarem

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