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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
13
Senator Josiah W. Bailey proposes Congress restore a basic tax exemption for cotton and tobacco farmers. He would create a six bale exemption for cotton to relieve small farmers from production taxes, while tobacco tax relief remains under study. Bailey supports controlled production to protect smallholders.
Lexington truck driver L Murdock risked his life when a three year old darted into his path. He swerved the Lex ington Grocery company truck, overturned but avoided the child, suffering head lacerations and none serious injuries. Eyewitnesses praised his courage amid a badly damaged truck.
Senator Bailey warns the Bankhead tax harms small cotton farmers in North Carolina where the average farm size is 22 acres. He notes some tax free allotments fall under 100 pounds and calls the principle wrong. He foresees strong opposition to a six bale exemption for deep south plantation owners but expects broad support from smaller farmers across Texas Oklahoma and the region.
U S Commissioner Campbell rules guilt or innocence not considered in removal hearing to Louisville. Indictment is prima facie probable cause. Robinson, Sr. testifies about his fugitive son and financial help as federal case names Thomas H. Robinson Jr. and his wife as accused kidnappers.
The Barker family thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during Mrs N M Hodson’s illness and passing. Gratitude also for the beautiful floral offerings from Mr and Mrs Arther J Barker and Family.
In New Orleans on October 26 cotton opened barely steady with Liverpool cables stronger than due but offset by low sterling. Early trades stayed near opening prices with Dec at 12.28 and March at 12.34, then edged higher to 12.30 and 12.39 as buying supported the market in the first half hour.
Cotton futures in New York opened barely steady with Dec at 12.27 and May 12.38 as selling from the south and abroad dampened sentiment. Early trading was active with near-month demand, and prices edged up slightly from initial quotes before final levels. October delivery for 1934 showed a discount to July, widening later as Liverpool-linked houses sold the position.
Chicago producer notice reports butter prices unchanged at 11,799 total lbs, with 1,648 tubs extras 27 percent and 3 cars extras 27. Eggs show firm prices with 2,526 sold and no egg sales recorded.
Hogs 16 000 head slow to 10 lower than Thursday with 230 lb weights weak. Prices ranged 4.75 to 5.60 for 170-210 lbs, 3.75-4.60 for 140-160 lbs light weights. Cattle and calves trading slowly with best fed steers around 8.50 cwt, bulk 7.50 down. cows 3.25-4.75. Slaughter classes mixed, weights from 550 to 1500 lbs showing 2.75-9.75 for various grades.
New York prices show eggs steady at 11,048 cases. Mixed colors and mediums for 40 pound cartons hold at 22 to 23 percent for No 1 dirties, 21 to 21 4 percent for seconds, with other mixed colors unchanged.
The Department of Justice will ask the Supreme Court to decide the validity of the railway retirement act after the District of Columbia high court ruled it unconstitutional. Attorney General Cummings announced the move.
In Nagehvill e Tennessee the railroad and public utilities commission approved the sale of Tennessee Public Service holdings near Knoxville to the Tennessee Valley Authority without surrendering state jurisdiction over the properties involved.
A speculative claim suggests a cubic mile of seawater could contain about ten million dollars in gold when fully extracted. The concept combines ocean volume with precious metal density and extraction feasibility, highlighting a theoretical treasure scenario.
Brazil stands as the third largest nation, surpassed only by the Soviet Union and China. It covers nearly half of South America's land area, highlighting its vast geographic scale.
A request seeks the oldest copy of The Enterprise before 1886 and will pay $2.50 for a few days use. The paper began in 1884 and was a weekly publication. The offer requires at least the front page and returns the paper undamaged to The Enterprise office. Vendor to deliver to The Enterprise office.
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