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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1933
Page
1
LATE NEWS FLASHES from Ranton Pennsylvania report five men were buried alive in a rock and coal cave while digging fuel. Two men were rescued. three others remained trapped. Other briefs note a marriage push in Ankunft on the Main and a political statement by Senator Reed amid national treasury changes.
In Alisbury on November 22 Herman Parrish aged 7 was struck by an automobile driven by Burton Hudson. The coroner ruled the death an accidental event.
John T. Surras reports Burrus is back from Spartanburg where he visited Mrs. Hugh Black in the hospital. He says Mrs. Black is improving but not out of danger and will stay with her husband for a few days at home.
In Marietta district court L Corrider pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the July slaying of Jim Bowers. He was sentenced to 30 years in the state prison with possible parole after a term.
Senate investigators heard evidence of a paper gain near 16 million dollars by General Theatres Equipment in acquiring Fox Film stock at 30 a share when market was 40 plus. Bankers reportedly netted over 4 million by reselling, with debentures sold for 90 after public sale at 99.5. The bankers faced liability for 27 million paid for the bonds despite no cash outlay.
Senator Pittman reports President Roosevelt may act before Congress convenes on the London silver rehabilitation agreement. The pact would absorb 35 million ounces of silver annually into member currencies including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, and Australia, with India ratifying and limiting its sales. Pittman says Congress will undoubtedly carry out the agreement.
Testimony in Greensboro shows an excess reserve period based on 15 day averages to a 1930 32 bank closure. Cross examiner highlights days with reserve deficiencies and a flood of records including directors minutes loan ledgers and deposit tickets entered despite defense protests.
President Roosevelt will meet with acting Treasury Secretary Morgenthau at Warm Springs Georgia to advance the gold control monetary program. The talks will accompany a broader recovery drive as officials including General Johnson, Ickes, Bullitt, and Hopkins plan visits. Ford visit remains unconfirmed.
A dispatch from Kharkov reports the K-7, touted as the world’s largest overland airplane, crashed killing 14 including the chief pilot and a Kharkov aviation official. A Soviet commission was named to investigate. the plane designed to carry 128 with 16 cabins and sleeping space for 64 was built in seven months at Kharkov.
A 23 year old woman, Rhea Wynekoop, was found shot in the home of Dr. Alice Wynekoop in Chicago. Police traced possible involvement to Rhea’s husband Earl who was nearby earlier, as more testimony revealed she was drugged before the killing. Authorities found the body almost nude, covered, with a single fatal shot and no sign of a struggle.
Washington reports RFC purchases of newly mined gold fixed at $33.76 per ounce, unchanged from yesterday. London price stood at $34.41 per ounce with sterling at $5.44, then $5.41% and $5.45%, while the dollar fluctuated amid market shifts.
Doris Duke, now 21, is described as the world’s wealthiest girl after inheriting her father James B. Duke’s vast fortune. The New York article notes her simple tastes, European roots, and plans to become a Duke University trustee while remaining under the guidance of her mother and legal advisers.
Raleigh report says Chairman E B Jeffress of the state highway and public works commission announced bids would be sought December 5 on several highway projects. An additional setting will be announced this week and all possible work will be included in two groups next month. The aim is to have as much work as possible underway by January 1.
Tr M Clontz a 47 year old farmer was shot in the leg by Earl Griffin of Charlotte during a hunt near Monroe. Griffin says the gun discharged accidentally. Doctors fear possible amputation of the leg.
In a Le Matin interview Adolf Hitler offers peace and security to France and proposes an equality for Germany to be discussed in stages. He says he would back a defensive alliance with England if France desires it and asserts Germany will not attack neighbors while noting Poland’s proximity to Asia. He claims Saar and Alsace Lorraine issues could be settled and promises to keep his word once policy is set.
The steering committee of the disarmament conference voted to suspend parley until January. Diplomacy will be pursued to save the conference and bring Germany back into talks. Arthur Henderson proposed parallel diplomatic efforts and full use of diplomatic machinery to advance the work. The committee will keep Henderson informed and decide how far to carry on in the interim.
Dorothy Blake Clary died at her parents home 1221 Redding Street on Tuesday at 3 30 pm after a brief diphtheria illness. Born in High Point January 25 1928 she was the daughter of Karl A and Elizabeth Blake Clary. Survived by parents and grandparents, funeral Thursday at English Street M P Church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers listed as 8S. D. Clapp Virgil Carter Oddie Ingram and J. C. Sedge.
Will Rogers relays Barney Baruch's take on Washington handling the money situation. Baruch says the president will not be stampeded by any group and will decide independently, aiming to benefit the majority rather than a small minority.
Mrs Maude Goggins age 55 died at her home near Denton after an illness of over a year and a half. She is survived by husband J R Goggins four sons Wade Floyd Fred Clifford and a daughter Mrs Robert Lanier three sisters and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 oclock at Pinehill church with Rev E A Bingham in charge. Interment follows in the church yard.
Senator Norris announces he will introduce a bill to develop the Missouri River similar to the Tennessee Valley project. He cites Cove Creek Dam and Fort Peck as components and suggests administration backing, with irrigation as the main aim and administration by the reclamation bureau likely.
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