28 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1934
Page
1
Washington October 27 AP reports that trouble administering the Bankhead cotton bill has AAA officials concluding the first compulsory crop control law may expire at the end of 1984.
In Marianna Florida National Guard units arrived with machine guns to quell mob violence after a lynching and threats. A black man accused of killing a white girl was lynched near Greenwood and another man faced threats following an assault on a white man. Justice Rivers Buford helped calm the crowd as deputies and sheriff contended with mobs. Investigations were ordered by Governor Sholtz.
London reports Prince Prajadhipok intends to abdicate after a conflict with Siam's Premier's government and the national assembly over royal life and death powers. Censorship blocked details as rumors of revolution swirled around Bangkok and London.
The first snow of the season hits western New York as a cold front moves in. Jamestown reports snow at noon after rain and a falling temperature. Snow covers roads and vehicles as it moves through Olean and the region this weekend.
Dr. Joseph M. Gaither, 34, of Boone, died in a North Wilkesboro hospital from injuries after a gun mishap while shooting rats. The accident occurred yesterday and his leg was amputated but he did not recover.
OCR heaped article notes heavy waves along the North Carolina coast at night with winds shifting from the outer coast Friday to the southwest. Weather warnings from Cape Hatteras to Charleston were issued as the storm center hovered near Lake Erie. Pamplico Sound showed solid whitecaps.
Francis J. Gorman of the United Textile Workers of America predicted new strikes in the textile industry. Speaking at a Rand School event, he said the AFL backs the UTW and that an emergency board in the city may sanction strikes in several southern mills. He warned strikes are likely in aggravated cases.
Pair of states forecast slightly colder Sunday with Monday turning fair. Temperatures rise gradually into next week. Washington weather report notes cotton belt readings for the 24 hours ending midnight in major producing areas.
In Nashville Tennessee on October 27 a hearing on the request to remove Thomas H. Robinson Sr. to Louisville to face federal charges connected with the Stoll kidnapping continued. The government presented four photostatic message copies from the Robinson home as new evidence alleging a conspiracy. Defense counsel ridiculed the evidence and Commissioner Julian Campbell said a ruling would be issued on Monday.
Western North Carolina conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South delayed another year for merging Davenport College at Lenoir with Greensboro College. An inter-conference educational commission will study the issue with trustees and report next session. The conference also formed a fellowship fund committee to equalize pastors salaries and discussed Weaver College property plans. A tigered highway safety resolution and a Lindberg kidnapping law invocation were sent to President Roosevelt.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. says it will close 428 Cleveland stores and discharge 2,200 employees due to labor trouble and union interference. A strike by meat cutters, clerks, and managers followed bargaining, and police arrested seven men. Local leaders urged reopening pending talks.
London discussion between Japan Great Britain and the United States stalls with Japan demanding equality of defensive armaments and limits on offensive ships while the United States pursues the Washington London treaty principles. Matsudaira and Yamamoto maintain stiffness, warning of deadlock and risk to the 1935 naval conference.
A Chicamaconico station life saving crew from North Carolina visited Washington for Navy Day. Led by Captain J. A. Midgette the team aboard the Pontchartrain from New Orleans planned a capsize rescue demonstration to show Coast Guard rescues. The NC crew ranks among the district's top units in the Seventh District which covers 40 stations from Maine to South Carolina.
Duke loses to Tennessee College 14 6 ending the Blue Devils undefeated run. NC State ties UNC 7 7 while Davidson also settles for a 12 12 draw at Charleston. Guilford defeats Randolph Macon 19 0 and WCTC beats Milligan 8 0. Catawba holds Presbyterian scoreless.
The Soviet Union ships large quantities of gold bearing ore to American smelting plants for dollars deposited in New York banks. About 18 000 tons have been sent with plans for thousands more in early 1935. The operations follow Treasury approval and reflect hopes for settling the Soviet American debt talks.
Sara Maritza of the films married Sam Kats in Phoenix Ariz today. Hollywood was surprised by the event and by an simultaneous announcement that Miss Maritza has retired from the screen.
Washington, Oct. 27. Organized business notes a growing rapprochement with the Roosevelt administration and renews its demand for a clear statement of objectives. The Chamber of Commerce says both sides seek a common approach to recovery, but calls for explicit administration aims and proposed legislation when Congress convenes.
The NRA urges President Roosevelt to order prosecutions of code violators by U.S. attorneys, blaming lax Justice Department cooperation for weak enforcement. NRA officials cite wage restitutions totaling over $1,000,000 and seek court actions to deter violators, with White House studying the issue before the election.
In Wilmington on October 87 a gunman who fatally wounded drug store owner W. Mason was knocked down by bystander George Fulton and held until police, alerted by Rev. J. W. Barnwherdt, arrived. The suspect, 28 year old W. Ll. Young from Charlotte, was captured at the scene.
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