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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1936

Page

2

Frank Hancock To Speak At Democratic Rally

Congressman Frank Hancock of North Carolina's fifth district will headline a Democratic gathering at the party headquarters on West Commerce Street tonight at 7 45. Several Guilford County Democratic candidates will join him on the rostrum for brief talks including T J Gold Sr for state senate R T Pickens Joe T Carruthers John W Caffey for state house John McAdoo register of deeds Joe Phipps sheriff W Coble treasurer and James M Simpson coroner.

Hancock Democratic Party Guilford County T. J. Gold, Sr State Senate R. T. Pickens Joe T. Carruthers Greensboro John W. Caffey State House of Representatives John McAdoo Register of Deeds Joe Phipps W. Coble James M. Simpson

Roosevelt resting while Landon resists and critiques rise

Publicans denounce New Deal as Harding era ruin and warn of ism and unrest. Secretary Roper hails the New Deal as a bulwark. George N Peek attacks tariff traders as serving international bankers, while George Berry urges votes for Roosevelt to avoid backward steps with reactionaries.

Harding Coolidge Oower Roper George N. Peek Roosevelt George. Berry Labor League

Russia says it will press diplomacy over Spain aid claim

A Soviet spokesman said Moscow will continue to pursue its aims through diplomacy to halt alleged Fascist arms shipments to Spain, despite virtually quitting the hands off Spain pact. The remarks shed light on an international hearing where Italy Germany and Portugal prepared to deny neutrality violations in a three power Fascist defense.

Moscow Spain Italy Germany Portugal

Hancock to Speak at Democratic Rally Tonight

Congressman Frank Hancock of North Carolina fifth district will be the main speaker at a party rally hosted by the Democratic headquarters on West Commerce Street.

Frank Hancock North Carolina West Commerce Street

Fresh charges accuse Russia of aiding Spanish government

A new report levels charges that Russia provided aid to the Spanish government during the conflict. The claim centers on military and financial support allegedly coordinated through official channels and allied factions.

League Report Highlights Global Armament Levels

A historical league report surveys major powers. It notes German force estimates of 550 000 and details Germany France Italy Japan and Russia naval and air strength including battleships cruisers destroyers carriers submarines and other units with construction figures and year book dates.

Germany France Italy Japan

Hoffmans Libel Suit Dealt Blow By Jersey Court

New Jersey Supreme Court voided service of summons on four defendant companies in Governor Harold G Hoffman’s $100,000 libel suit against radio commentator Boake Carter. The court ruled the Philco Radio and Television Corp, Philco Radio and Television Corp of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Storage Battery Co, and Columbia Broadcasting System were foreign firms not licensed to do business in New Jersey.

Trenton N. J Supreme Court Harold G. Hoffman Boake Carter Bruno Richard Hauptmann Philco Radio and ‘Television Corporation Philco Radio and Television Corporation of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Storage Battery Co Columbia

Three Aged Wake Citizens Die in Wake County

Three Wake county residents aged 80 to 89 died last night. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Harper, 89, in Garner and Mrs. A. J. Kilpatrick, 80, in Kinston. Services for D. F. Gupton, 85, will be conducted in Raleigh tomorrow afternoon.

Raleigh Wake County Garner Mary Harper Kinston A. J. Kilpatrick D. F. Gupton

Last Day to Register for November 8 Election

Guilford County officials remind voters that Saturday is the final chance to register for the general election on November 8. Registrars will staff polling places from 9 a.m. to sunset, with challenge day the only other pre-election book opening.

L. J. Fisher Guilford County

Superstition and Self Reliance in Winning Courage

Olive Roberts Barton argues superstition harms happiness in children and adults. She urges teaching that luck is mind driven, encouraging confidence from inner strength, courage, and kindness rather than charms.

Olive Roberts Barton

Weather Damages State Highways

The September weather summary for North Carolina reports damage to buildings, fishing gear, and roads and bridges from the hurricane at about 60 000 dollars plus minor crop losses. Southport recorded 138.19 inches of rain, Enfield 0.84, Tarboro 0.92, statewide average 4.77 inches, 0.74 above normal.

Raleigh North Carolina Southport Enfield Tarboro

Salisbury Selected for 1937 Synod Meeting

The North Carolina Presbyterian Synod ended its sessions in Laurinburg and chose Salisbury as the site for its 1937 gathering.

Salisbury Associated Press Laurinburg North Carolina Presbyterian Synod

Absentee Ballots Mailed for General Election

92 000 absentee ballots have been mailed to county officials for the November 3 general election. Maxwell, executive secretary of the state board of elections, notes 25 000 ballots were cast in the previous election.

Raleigh Raymond C. Maxwell State Board of Elections

Mrs Spillman Praises Roosevelt At Morganton Rally

Mrs J B Spillman vice chairman of the state Democratic committee spoke at a Democratic women rally in Morganton praising President Roosevelt for advancing home and child interests more than any prior president.

Spillman Associated Press Morganton J.B. Spillman State Democratic Committee Roosevelt

McDonald Seeks End to State Sales Tax in 1937

Dr. Ralph W. McDonald, runner-up in the Democratic gubernatorial race, addressed a local audience last night and declared that the elimination of the state sales tax will begin substantially in 1937.

Bad Weather Slows Trading In Nationwide Retail

New York October 23 retail distribution failed to widen due to adverse weather. Dun and Bradstreet noted weekly trade activity, with wholesale demand sustained by Christmas orders and backlogs. Retail sales nationwide rose 2 to 5 percent from last week and 8 to 20 percent versus 1935, with regional gains ranging from 8 to 30 percent.

New York Dun & Bradstreet Weekly Review of Trade and Business England East Middle West Northwest South Southwest Pacific Coast

Chief of Police Hit-Run Victim in Creswell

Seaton Davenport Creswell's 22 year old chief of police was struck by a yet unidentified car while walking home near Creswell about 12 30 last night. He lay in the road until found at 6 this morning and was taken to Columbia hospital with multiple injuries including two broken legs and head and arm wounds. Hospital staff could not assess the full severity immediately.

Creswell Seaton Davenport Scappernong Columbia Hospital

Reynolds Speaks To Veterinarians

ASHEVILLE Oct 23 Southern veterinarians at their annual meeting elected officers as the three day convention neared close. Some 400 delegates from 12 southern states attended clinics heard technical discussions and attended the banquet with Col. R. J. Foster of Washington and Senator Robert R. Reynolds of North Carolina as principal speakers.

Asheville Col R. J. Foster Washington American Veterinary Medical Association Robert R. Reynolds North Carolina

Kidnapping Case Suspect Edward Fliss Caught in San Francisco

J Edgar Hoover announces the arrest of Edward Fliss described as a former associate of William Dainard and linked to the nine year old George Weyerhaeuser case Fliss was captured by federal agents in San Francisco after a pro longed search with Hoover noting the ongoing investigation in Washington on October 28.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Edward Fliss Hoover William Dainard George Weyerhaeuser Fliss San Francisco

Six hundred eggs mature into flies from single house fly

A single house fly can lay six hundred eggs that will develop into mature flies in about two weeks, illustrating rapid reproduction and potential pest proliferation.

Henderson urges strict absentee ballot oversight in Guilford

Guilford County Republican officials warn registrars to enforce rules for the November 3 election. Worth D. Henderson of Greensboro says absentee ballots must be listed at 3 pm, voters watched, and ballots checked for erasures. He adds the party will seek federal court review if irregularities arise and aims to avoid criticism from the state press.

Worth D. Henderson Greensboro Guilford County Republican Executive Committee Anas Uay Henderson North Carolina

North Carolina Voters Set Nov 3 For Tax Reform Amendments

Both Democrat and Republican gubernatorial candidates endorse four proposed amendments to the state constitution. The report notes these tax reform measures face a statewide vote on November 3.

Ine Associated Press Raleigh

Church Society Elects Lambeth G C Goforth as Vice President

Winston-Salem leaders Goforth Pickens and Herbert Jr. named to key posts as Lambeth Church Society holds sessions. Conference continues with devotions tomorrow and ministerial appointments read Monday. Proposals seek union with other Methodist branches and five-year meetings in Asheville Charlotte Greensboro High Point Winston-Salem. Stansbury of Greensboro urges Christian education to stabilize world conditions and promote peace.

G. C. Goforth Winston-Salem C. M. Pickens Greensboro High Point W. A. Stansbury

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