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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1932
Page
1
Kingston reports 67 killed and over 100 injured as hurricane wrecks Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Government sends building materials, food, and medical supplies while Cayman Islands struggle to cope with widespread destruction and rising casualties.
Wisconsins dairy sector faces a strike threat as the state cooperative milk pool with about 4 000 members votes to strike starting December 1 unless butterfat prices rise by at least 5 cents per pound. The group backs the National Holiday association farm holiday plan as a show of protest.
President-elect Roosevelt, recovering from a cold, remains in bed at the Albany executive mansion with Mrs. Roosevelt pressing for rest over the weekend. He seeks to resume light duties, dictating replies to congratulatory messages, and directing state matters including commuting four months from Abraham Isenberg’s sentence in New York City.
Moscow on November 12 reported a campaign to discharge between 25 000 and 30 000 white collar workers from government departments and trusts. The move aims to reduce clutter and inefficiency in central government and economic organizations with 12 days notice before labor bureau registration for reassignments to farms and factories.
Beverly Hills letter recalls telling everyone to fish and let them choose. Jack Garner alone listened, went fishing, caught three large camel cats, won a seat in the house and the vice presidency, and hopes to keep only the house seat and the other two fish. The writer wonders about the Roosevelts involved.
Senator elect Robert Reynolds announces the appointment of Mrs. Edwin C. Gregory of Salisbury as private secretary and Miss Paulette Gillespie of Asheville as chief stenographer. Mrs. Gregory is the daughter of the late Senator Lee Overman and will assume duties after Reynolds is sworn in around December 10 as North Carolina's junior senator.
In Mobile Alabama the murder of H M Butler Jr is framed as an honor affair as Raymond Dyson fights to be acquitted. Dyson's wife testifies tearfully about an 1980 New Orleans hotel rendezvous and a Mobile stay on August 22. Sam Dyson also testifies that Raymond discussed paternity and killed Butler after striking him twice in the hotel room.
Raleigh November 12 General attitude of optimism prevails in New York Gov O Max Gardner said on return from business trip north He noted note issues totaling 5 5 million due this month to be renewed and about 6 million to borrow from North Carolina banks He attended the Duke NC State game with Ehringhaus and Stedman and met James A Farley He cited bankers as more hopeful and credited Roosevelt victory as a mandate for Democratic rule in the nation He said Ehringhaus impressed bankers with plans to balance the budget and live within state income.
Winter touched the South with frost and temperatures dipping to the low thirties from Atlanta to Birmingham and Memphis. Frosts reached Meridian and Vicksburg as Mississippi Valley towns reported chilly nights and a forecast for a cold weekend across the region.
Washington reports Representative Heartsill Ragan says hearings into Delaware and Pennsylvania elections will open November 15. Complaints allege vote buying in Philadelphia and Delaware with investigators noting paid votes and poll closures amid irregularities.
The American Red Cross contributed 5000 dollars to the Cuban Red Cross to aid hurricane survivors in Havana and Cuba.
Robert Vestal of Greensboro identified Dave McNair as one of three men who shot and fatally wounded Mrs. Joseph W. McCown at a Greensboro filling station. McNair was found injured and in custody along with two other suspects Thomas White and Willie Jones, who were detained after alighting from a freight train. Vestal witnessed the shooting but could not fully identify the other two.
In Greensboro on November 12 193? two men are held for questioning over the murder of 35 year old Mrs Joseph W McCown at a service station during an attempted robbery. Witness Vestal said one robber looked like the gunman. Mrs McCown died after firing at the assailants as her husband and children watched. Mrs McCown hailed from Statesburg DC and was the daughter of George Saunders.
About 1700 milk wagon drivers and plant workers across Cincinnati northern Kentucky and Hamilton Ohio walked out today to reject an estimated twenty percent wage cut. French Bauer Inc the district’s largest distributor said 1000 dairy farmers were mobilized with delivery wagons and 200 plant workers were engaged by the milk exchange.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation lent Georgia 5000 for relief in Thomas county from November 1 to December 31. The governor had previously received 466660.22 for relief in other parts of Georgia. The loan was deemed necessary as many landowners cannot afford to carry their tenants.
Columbus reports late news bulletins dated November 12 with AP dispatches providing brief updates on unfolding events.
Beatrice Nebraska November 12 authorities continue a search for the slayer who fled in an automobile after a fatal shooting. Police describe the suspect as evasive with few details released to the public. A local investigation follows the incident leaving residents tense.
ST PAUL AP. United States Senator Gerald Pr Nye of North Dakota was injured in an automobile mishap and brought to a hospital. His injuries were not determined at 12 30 p m and his car was badly damaged. Physicians said initial examination did not indicate serious injuries.
Montgomery report notes ad expenditure of public money by the recent Alabama legislature during the session.
In Wigan Lancashire, at Ashton in Marketfield, an explosion killed twenty four miners and left one hundred workers on the night shift at Edgegreen Colliery. The town lies near Manchester with a long coal-mining history. Earlier, on Oct. 10, nineteen men died when a colliery elevator plummeted in another shaft.
In Camaguey Cuba on November 12 60 year old prominent businessman Fyrencee Gallo who suffered heavy hurricane losses took his own life this morning authorities reported.
Paris reports notes on war debts have been presented by France and Great Britain to the United States. Italy and Belgium may follow. France says its action is isolated. Louis Germain Martin cites ongoing contact with Washington as Hoover returns Tuesday.
President Hoover on a California stop pledges unity and constructive action to continue economic recovery. He urges Republicans to strengthen party organization for militant action and vows to return to power. Hoover heads to Washington after meeting family at Palo Alto.
The Chicago wheat market opened with gains of 1 to 1 12 cents as Liverpool prices and New York stock strength buoyed traders. With the Board of Trade closed, traders saw broader gains, while new offerings appeared and Sterling exchange advanced. Canadian crop estimates were cut, boosting the upturn.
Delegates at the North Carolina conference of the Methodist Protestant church in Burlington hear a report on the High Point children’s home noting substantial year end progress. Dr. F G Meloway of Westminster delivers the principal address as sessions continue.
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