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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1933

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Sarraut Asked to Form New French Cabinet

Paris Oct 25 Senator Albert Sarraut was asked by President Lebrun to form a cabinet to replace the Daladier government. Sarraut tentatively accepted after discussions with party leaders and a visit to the palace, saying he would consult friends before a final decision.

Paris Albert Sarraut Albert Lebrun Edouard Daladier Chamber of Deputies Eylse M. Sarraut Navy Ministry M. Lebrun Ough

Alamance County Kidnapping Arrests Near Burlington

Miss Willard Ruth of Alamance county was found bound and gagged in a ditch near Ossipee after being abducted from her home. Tommy Coleman and Marvin Holloman were arrested and held without bond on kidnapping charges. The victim said two men came to her nine miles from home claiming the local mill overseer sent them. She had bruises on her neck but no other injuries observed.

Burlington Willard Ruth Alamance County Ossippee Tommy Coleman Marvin Holloman

Census: U S cotton ginned this season reaches eight million bales

Washington reports from the census bureau show that cotton ginned before October 18 totals 8,605,580 running bales excluding linters. The figure includes 826,475 round bales counted as half bales and 1,188 bales of American-Egyptian cotton.

Washington Census Bureau

Bishop-elect Gribben accepts Western North Carolina post

The Rev. R B Gribben rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church Winston-Salem notified the Rev. George Floyd Rogers Asheville chairman of the standing committee of the Western North Carolina diocese of his acceptance of election as bishop of the diocese.

Winston-Salem R. BE. Gribben St. Paul's Episcopal Church George Floyd Rogers Asheville Western North Carolina

North Carolina Western District Under Review by AG

Asheville report states the western district of North Carolina is under consideration or review at the request of Attorney General Cummings. Details were not provided on the actions or implications of the request.

Asheville Western District of North Carolina Cummings

Negro on Trial in Greensboro Assault Case

Trial of George Whitefield, a Black man, charged with criminally assaulting Mrs. R. B. Douglass in Greensboro began in superior court. Jury selection from a special venue was expected to occupy most of the day.

Greensboro George Whitefield R. B. Douglass Superior Court

Bank Held Up in Modoc Robbery Narrow Escape

The Peoples Loan and Trust Company of Modoc was robbed by a lone bandit just before noon. He escaped in a green sedan with rear plates missing, taking between 300 and 400 dollars.

Modoc Ind Peoples Loan and Trust Company of

Teeny Hinshaw Struck by Auto in Local Crosswalk Incident

Five year old Spencer Hinshaw suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing near her home in the city. Authorities described the event as an auto pedestrian accident and ongoing medical care followed.

Spencer Teeny Hinshaw

Dr Parks Installed as President of NC Dental Society

Dr M Parks of Winston-Salem was installed as president of the second district dental society of North Carolina during the group’s final sessions in Charlotte.

Rumors Trigger Stocks Says Roosevelt Opinion

Special to the Enter notes Roosevelt thinks the stock market moves on O P M and O P R and warns only a solid fact can break the market. It cites rumors of Ford carsTamany Hall recognition and Baruch beards as examples causing swings in wheat and blue chips.

Santa Monica Cal Roosevelt Europe Ford Tammany Hall Bernard Baruch

Dissension Breaks Out In Striking Farmers Ranks

Des Moines October 25. Picket lines by members of the National Farmers Holiday Association cause divisions as leaders condemn unauthorized actions while groups in Iowa Wisconsin and other midwestern states press for embargoes on farm products to win price concessions. Multiple incidents including milk dumping and refusals to sell copy.

Des Moines Iowa Wisconsin Milo. Reno Reno National Farmers’ Holiday Association Omaha Pottawatomie Sioux City Nebraska South Dakota Wallace Cooperative Milk Pool Pool Appleton Milan Inorth Dakota

Greenwood County seeks 3 million loan for Saluda river dam

Greenwood county seeks a federal loan of about 3 million dollars to build a hydro electric dam on the Saluda river to cut power costs for mills farms and city homes. The plan includes a 60 foot dam 16 miles from Greenwood with a steam auxiliary plant and rural lines to serve farms and relieve county expenses.

Greenwood S. C Columbia Greenwood County Saluda River E. L. Brooks Dan Duncan State Advisory Board Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Brooks

Reynolds Stops in Greensboro to Plead for Ashford

Senator Robert Reynolds stopped in Greensboro to appear as counsel for William Ashford. He joined John Slanter and W Meade Johnson of Winston-Salem and asked for a continuance until November 13 at the request of Senator Eddie Ahern of New York. Judge Shaw kept the case open pending affidavits.

Greensboro Robert R. Reynolds Durham William Ashford John Slanter W. Meade Johnson nston-Salem Reynolds Eddie Ahern New York Ashford Shaw

Retired Bank Head Renounces $100,000 Lifetime Pay

Albert H. Wiggin, farm chairman of Chase National Bank, voluntarily relinquished his annual lifetime retirement of 100000. He cited public criticism and provided a letter to the board requesting termination. Wiggin received as high as 250000 salary plus bonuses during active service and additional outside compensation.

Washinton Albert H. Wiggin Chase Nationa Bank Ferdinand Pecora Wiggins Wiggin Pecora

Surplus Wheat Purchases Rise for U S Relief

The federal surplus relief corporation has bought 6 800 500 bushels of wheat by today including 700 500 bushels of cash wheat. Purchases include 5 600 000 bushels of December futures and 1 100 000 bushels of May futures. Details on total planned purchases were not disclosed. The agency says it will buy flour if wheat supply runs short.

Washington Federal Surplus Relief Corporation Relief Administration Harry L. Hopkins Farm Credit Organization

Richardson Seeks Strike Settlement in Textile Mills

Augusta Ga October 25 Charles L Richardson department of labor conciliator said he has not completed conferences with mill officials and is just getting his feet on the ground He will mediate grievances in mills completely closed and those still operating in the strike of textile workers.

Augusta Charles L. Richardson Department of Labor

Bombs Hit Havana In Night of Turmoil

A Havana bombardment left two bombs under tramcars and another at a Negro society HQ. A Spaniard, Ruban Iba nez Betancourt, 24, was seriously injured after finding a bomb. Police suspect communist links as government claims to crush opposition and raids yield three arrests. The city’s commercial strike ended at midnight.

Havana Ruban Ibanez Betancourt Betancourt

U. S. Allocates Over Million for Non-Federal Works

The Public Works Administration allotted 1,055,237 dollars for 23 non federal projects creating 7,040 man months of work. Ten allotments were grants covering 30 percent of costs while the rest was a repayable loan at four percent interest. Thirteen grants also covered 30 percent with the balance funded locally.

Washington Public Works Administration

Snowy October Sweeps Parts of North America

Associated Press reports an early snowstorm spreading across the United States and Canada. Duluth records up to 12 inches, the heaviest October fall in 47 years, with lighter accumulations in Minnesota, New York, and Ontario amid cooling temps and gale warnings on Lake Superior.

Duluth New York Mountains Canada Lake Superior Demidji Gonvick St. Paul Minneapolis Saranac Lake N. Y Utica Gloversville Adirondacks Pittsfield Mass Berkshires Ontario Chicago Akron

Asheboro Workers Demand Wage Increase at Cetwick Mill

Workers at the Cetwick Silk mill in Asheboro after last Friday’s walkout presented a demand to management for a wage increase, shop committee recognition, and a standard wage scale. About 360 employees protested low wages and code violations. the mill remains closed with no statement from management.

Enterprigs Asheboro Cetwick Silk Mill

Car overturns injuring Salisbury woman and son

Mrs J H Rudy 75 was seriously hurt and her son Zeb slightly hurt when their car overturned after leaving the highway near Salisbury.

Roosevelt Sets 31.36 Dollar Gold Price to Buy Mined Output

President Roosevelt launches a plan to support commodity prices by buying newly mined gold at 31.36 an ounce through RFC issued debentures. Jesse H. Jones says debentures will convert to cash and be discounted to yield the purchase price. Treasury and White House to issue procedures for miners to transfer gold. The move raises the price by 1.56 from yesterday's world market.

Richard L. Turner Washington Roosevelt Jesse H. Jones RFC White House Treasury Department Assigon Wall Street New York Bank of England Bank of France New England

Chase Bank Sold Bonds on Republic Cuba Plan Revealed

Senate investigators heard that in 1930 Chase National Bank sold 40 million dollars in bonds to the public to retire Cuban obligations. Bankers held 30.6 million in serial certificates and were paid off before the public, while banks also extended a 20 million dollar credit to Cuba with an option on 40 million more. Pecora labeled the move an unload on the public, though bankers argued the public would have bought the certificates anyway.

Washington Senate Cuba Chase National Bank Island Republic Chase Bank Senate Stock Market Committee Chase, Blair and Company Equitable Trust Company Continental Tlinois National Bank and Company of Chicago Shepard Morgan Chase Ferdinand Pecora Pecora

State Opens Bids For Beans Meats And Supplies

The state division of purchase and contract opened bids for supplying institutions and state departments with 100000 pounds of beans 145000 pounds of meats and other supplies. Successful bidders on the supplies will be announced tonight.

Raleigh State Division of Purchase and Contract

Disarmament Meeting May Adjourn to December 4

In Geneva on October 25 the Disarmament conference steering committee recommended adjourning until December 4. It proposed the parley resume on that date if President Henderson and the committee determine enough progress has been achieved to justify reconvening.

Geneva Arthur Henderson

Market Reactions As Gold Price Set Sparks Buying Wave

Market activity surged as traders shifted funds into commodities and equities amid inflationary expectations. Gold fixed at 31.36 per ounce drew mixed early sentiment, then ahead momentum resumed with gains in wheat, rye, cotton, and copper while gold shares fluctuated and Gold policy fears eased in London reports.

Victor Eubank New York Homestake

Scrap KR R engines Spencer scrap 100 obsolete locomotives

A force of workmen is engaged at dismantling 100 obsolete locomotives purchased from the Southern Railway. The engines are being cut up into scrap.

Spencer Southern Railway

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