24 Nov 1934
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1934
Page
1
Edsel Ford, Detroit automobile maker, arrived in Warm Springs, Georgia, for a meeting with President Roosevelt that was arranged during his visit.
Gaffney November 24 Dock J Parris a dance hall operator convicted of murder with mercy recommendation for killing George A McCraw a special officer withdrew his motion for a new trial and was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge P A Stoll.
The United States conference of mayors adopted a resolution demanding a large scale public works program as the best stimulus to recovery. It stated the government should promote a federal works program on a scale to make an impact on industry.
Roanoke Rapids report: Paul Connor was driven to school in the rain but told to walk home. He carried his new shoes under his arm to keep them safe from the weather and harm.
North Carolina shelves expect fair skies tonight and Sunday with a slow rise in temperatures. Officials report 24 hour temperature and rainfall records from cotton growing regions and other areas.
The Insull trial nears verdict as Judge Wilkerson readies the jury for final arguments and instructions. Prosecutors and defense present complex bookkeeping theories, with character witnesses and emotional testimonies shaping a high stake case over a alleged mail fraud scheme tied to the collapse of the Corporation Securities company.
Lord Roseberry’s Pip Emma captured the November handicap during the Manchester meeting. Jesmond Dene placed second with Free Fare third in a 29-horse field over a mile and a half. Pip Emma won by a length and a half, with half a length separating second and third.
President Roosevelt prepared to implement a broad national program for cheaper power. He briefed aides at a White House conference with key figures including Charles McNinch James Manly David Lilienthal Morris Cooke and Rexford Tugwell as plans for welfare and New Deal action move forward. The president also weighed upcoming talks with government leaders and lawmakers while continuing work and leisure routines.
Bodies of three golden haired girls ages 5 10 and 14 were discovered beneath green blankets on a mountain near Carlisle. Coroner E A Haegele suspects death occurred before their arrival and believes they may be sisters from a well to do family. The exact cause of death is undetermined.
Rome reports Italy will press the League of Nations for an immediate discussion of Yugoslav charges accusing Hungary of complicity in King Alexander's assassination at Marseille. Italy backs Hungary’s push for swift consideration and will join in demanding a hearing ahead of next week’s Saar meeting.
Governor Ehringhaus reported strong farmer support for a new tobacco crop control sign-up linked to the Kerr-Smith act referendum. He said 4000 Farmville growers urged immediate action to speed sign-up and extend 1934 production limits, signaling broad backing for curtailment.
Nov 24 report from Greensboro describes burglars breaking into the Lee Street lunchroom and stealing a novelty watch, cigarettes, and eight dollars in sales tax money.
A private survey places North Carolina with 717 auto fatalities in the first ten months, up 24.05 percent from 1982. Only seven larger states exceed NC in deaths. South Carolina rose 28.09 percent to 228 fatalities. Travelers Insurance notes about 28,400 deaths and 746,000 injuries nationally from nearly 600,000 crashes in this period.
Washington reports the Chamber of Commerce notes improving business sentiment into November with a six percent rise in check payments, steady retail sales, stable wholesale prices, favorable car loading reports and rising steel production. Government likewise sees encouraging factors and higher industrial activity.
In Brooklyn a search of the late 79 year old Louisa Herle's ramshackle house has found 667000 in cash bonds mortgages and bank books with a total expected to reach around 1.5 million. Executors plan to tear walls lift floors and inspect vents to recover more of the estate.
Washington observers say post election industry and Roosevelt administration show a tacit accord to cooperate or face stiff labor measures in January. The New Deal warns big business it must fund recovery via higher taxes or increased public works, with President Obama assembling recommendations for Congress.
Federal relief administrator Harry L Hopkins assured 95 U S city mayors that aid will continue while relief is needed. He defended costs as seven and a half percent on average versus private groups 30 to 40 percent and promised method changes to meet the problem. Fiorello LaGuardia urged non political elections and nonpartisan admin to curb extravagance and waste.
The League of Nations unanimously approves the amended plan to end the Paraguay Bolivia war in the Chaco Boreal. Paraguayan delegate Bedoya expresses gratitude and signals intent to respond quickly. Bolivia appears inclined to accept as the United States and Brazil are invited to help mediate peace among American nations.
101 delegates at a South Carolina farmers conference urge retention of the Bankhead Cotton Control Act and voluntary reduction in a modified form to aid small farmers. The resolution to approach a proposed Southwide conference or Congress follows county meetings that elected delegates statewide.
The United States Britain and Japan face a deadlock in naval parity talks with no compromise in sight. Norman H. Davis and Sir John Simon pressed for a deal while Admiral Yamamoto hinted at a conciliatory move but insisted on actual tonnage equality. Americans expect to return home by Christmas as the crisis risks a renewed naval race.
In Raleigh on November 24 renewed efforts surfaced to aid North Carolina fishermen. Officials learned the Maine plan aided by FERA may be adaptable to North Carolina. Governor Ehlinghaus pledged support and directed Mrs. Thomas O'Berry to assess feasibility, as Pamlico County yielded 300000 to 400000 pounds of unmarketable catch last week.
The treasury department asked the justice department to aid in locating Dutch Schultz also known as Arthur Flegenheimer who faces a federal income tax indictment from January 25 1933. Hoover says Schultz with twelve prior arrests including homicide and assault has eluded capture despite a widespread hunt. An identification order notes three bullet holes on his left forearm.
Washington reports that 356000 boys will get turkey for Thanksgiving. About 55000 birds weighing 660000 pounds or 300 tons will be served, per Director Robert Fechner, reflecting appetite expectations of conservation workers and a generous meal plan.
A fragmented column from Beverly Hills discusses potential future wars among invited nations, noting kinship among them and a Queen Marie strain as a focal point. The piece centers on distant society topics and speculative tensions without concrete events.
Secretary Ickes and housing administrator James A. MoffettDi said no disagreement remains after White House talks about a large scale program to use government funds to support affordable homes. Ickes defended a public housing drive while Moffett warned private capital would freeze and values fall.
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