29 May 1934
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
1
Administration sources say there was no further departure from Washington as of May 20. Secretary Dern told the military committee the army present could permit necessary measures for national defense.
A tropical storm swept the Carolina coast with winds up to 45 miles per hour, flooding Charleston and sinking a 65-foot yacht the Jean and Virginia. The storm caused widespread damage to crops, trees, and communications across eastern South and North Carolina, with one casualty in Marion, South Carolina.
In London officials hint Britain would consider a bargain on its war debt by June 5 if the United States joins a conference to settle the entire problem. If President Roosevelt deems token payments insufficient to avert default, Parliament would resist any payment. Negotiations with Sir Ronald Lindsay in Washington continue as London weighs a broader conference.
In Beverly Hills California Secretary Wallace faces the tough task of addressing farmers concerns. He notes that farmers are the most independent voters and warns against overproduction while urging efficiency to avoid financial ruin for rural producers.
Washington outlines a new Cuba policy linked to a broader naval reduction plan and munitions sales regulation. Norman H. Davis signaled willingness to pursue disproportionate limits while Congress bends toward adjournment within a fortnight. The administration also weighs debt, water resources, and oil control amid strikes and defense staffing talks.
In Geneva May 29 the United States urged world aid to reduce and control armaments while Soviet Russia called for total abolition. Norman H. Davis presented American ideas. Maxim Litvinoff urged a permanent conference to guarantee security and peace, condemning armed peace as a negation of the Kellogg pact and proposing complete renunciation of armaments.
The French National Assembly Finance Committee recommended creating a new air fleet of 360 planes to bolster the naval aviation arm. The plan calls for 200 additional planes to be added to the existing 200, forming a 360 aircraft force.
The chairman of the NRA labor board expressed confidence that a major industry strike was averted following a conference with leaders. He said the outcome hinged largely on the discussions and the prospects for agreement.
De la Torriente, a Cuban state figure, announces that the United States is involved in Cuban base arrangements under the American treaty, with reference to a time at 8 30 p m. in the article fragment.
The Winston-Salem Home Loan Bank cut its loan rate from five percent to four percent for long-term notes. President Thorlett announced the plan, saying the move should boost loan volume and better serve members.
Occasional rain expected tonight with generally fair and warm conditions in central areas. Showers likely in northern regions Wednesday as winds shift from north to south and increase along the coast.
President Roosevelt will watch a major naval review in New York as hundreds of thousands of sailors, ships, and auxiliaries pass the line at salute. From the cruiser Indianapolis the President will observe the fleet with Secretary Swanson nearby as Admiral Sellers commands battleships and destroyers in a display of national defense.
Two French pilots Rossi and Codes arrived in New York after a failed nonstop 6100 mile run to San Diego. They landed at Floyd Bennett Field due to wing vibrations and planned to rest in New York while awaiting French airmen to repair their Joseph Lebrun monoplane. They earned new French ranks as they consider future flights.
A conference between the textile code authority and leaders of the United Textile Workers was set for Friday in an effort to avert a threatened general strike in the cotton textile industry.
After 24 hours of rumors and a Sunday night battle that sent eight to a hospital, quiet returned to Prince mill village in Laurinburg. Pickets watched the Waverly Mills plant as strikers accused local officers of failing to protect them and sought guards. authorities reported no request for assistance from Scotland County. Seven workers faced warrants for assault with deadly weapons. Aubrey Waters, 17, lingered in critical condition from a chest wound, while others suffered gunshot and knife injuries.
Thomas F. McMahon of the United Textile Workers announces a potential general strike by 300,000 cotton mill workers if the NRA enforces a 25 percent production cut on June 4. The union proposes a 60 hour machine week as an alternative and vows action if curtailment stands.
The state prison reported that Wesley Hervin and Tim Boles two trustees serving short sentences for liquor violations escaped from the Guilford county prison camp. No further details were available.
Reports from Chinese sources say Kang Teh emperor of Manchukuo formerly Henry u Yi became ill with typhoid at his Hsinking palace. The newsroom notes the illness as of May 20.
Washington May 29 United States and Cuba expected to sign a political treaty that eliminates the Platt amendment replacing the 1903 pact. Dr Manuel Marquez Sterling authorized to sign. Embassy officials withheld details awaiting state department briefing. Ambassador to act this afternoon. treaty to be sent to both senates for approval.
Washington May 29. The race for GOP leadership is in a dog fight stage with a Chicago meeting looming. Teddy Roosevelt Jr appears the only likely acceptor if offered the chairmanship while others like Mills Snell Wadsworth Edge Reed and McNary are shaping the presidential timber debate for 1936.
U S ambassador at large W Norman H. Davis told the international disarmament congress that the United States is willing to join in substantial naval tonnage reductions and in an international agreement regulating the manufacture and sale of arms. He urged reverting to the British draft for a future convention and expressed hope Germany would resume disarmament talks, noting progress in technical accord.
Al Capone lost his appeal for release from the Atlanta federal penitentiary. The U S circuit court of appeals in New Orleans denied a writ of habeas corpus challenging a ten year sentence for income tax evasion. Capone argued the offenses were time barred by a three year statute of limitations.
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