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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1935
Page
2
President roosevelt declares unemployment fading and a broad tax program aimed at fairness. He says consumer taxes now fund 60 percent of national revenue, down from 30, and emphasizes decisive action to meet the nation’s needs.
The text outlines the wartime style recovery program with emphasis on government actions aiding banks farms and homes. It notes WPA continuation and transfers to resettlement and other agencies while AAA reductions are discussed and new potato use legislation referenced. It cites staff reductions at FCA and potential sharp curtailment at the Home Owners Loan Corporation.
Dr. Lionel D. Edie, Wall Street economist, says Roosevelt’s announcement that the New Deal program has substantial completion will bring great relief to business. He notes emergency and reform measures are halted and the administration's focus will shift to expediting recovery.
The Roosevelt administration seeks to restore some emergency powers via Congress. Budget Bureau control would extend to AAA FERA PWA TVA NRA CCC and railroads offices, tightening oversight. PWA staff totals 7650 as of July 21 with long term need. NRA publicity says 2800 workers, down from 5600 at peak. Hopkins says FERA will be discontinued.
In Florida the Federal Relief Administration reports veterans stationed in camps were among those affected as a powerful hurricane battered the Keys and Carolinas. Officials dispute weather warnings while investigators probe casualties and missing records, including a battered steel filing cabinet housing camp rolls.
A fragmented excerpt shows a public dispute where critics question policy and framing. The passage references President Roosevelt and Mr Howard defending patriotism and public service while discussing a tax bill viewed as punitive or revengeful.
The administration argues the tax plan targets high earners and large estates while relieving 95 percent of corporations. Critics say recovery hinges on broadening the tax base and pausing further industry disruption until losses are reversed.
Party leaders say the President met the goals of the session and completed major work. Speaker Hyrns notes seven and a half months of work with NRA and general appropriations likely the main bills next session. They expect NRA extension only if Congress acts after the Schechter decision.
Reported confusion over forming a sub committee to study the Italo Ethiopian dispute within the League of Nations. France suggested the council itself could act, while Italy’s role and representation at meetings drew protests. Delegates kept talks open as Rome signaled no immediate resignation.
Colored unemployed women urged by Mrs Irélie W Price to register at the state employment office for domestic work. conference at St Luke's Lutheran church opens with sermons and talks on prayer. Columbus Ingram 17 dies after hospital illness. church services set for St Mark and Women's Memorial A M E. Mrs Esther Barnhill taken to hospital in serious condition.
NEA Service writer advises on keeping foods cold for better appetite. tips include serving chilled cocktails or jellied soups with crackers and vegetables, using gelatin with bouillon, and presenting tomato and fruit juice cocktails with careful fruit cut, plus Monday menu items and recipes.
Personal item noting Mr and Mrs I B Williame and Mr and Mrs BR Friday return from a four day vacation at Shelisland Beach Wilmington.
The British Trades Union Congress urged workers to back the League of Nations. Warner Martin, Ethiopian minister to London, was reported admonished by the British foreign office for criticizing Premier Mussolini and Italy in a speech.
Dr Ralph W McDonald a 2 year old former teacher running in the Democratic governor race reports strong early county support after a tour through about 26 counties. He notes his tax reform program removing sales tax without a property tax return is drawing broad interest and aims to build county organizations in Robeson Bladen Wilson Forsyth Buncombe and other counties. He plans further speaking stops and a statewide tour to solidify backing.
Madame Pompadour was the mistress of Louis XV. The Armada was a Spanish war fleet sent against England in 1588. The Lincoln Sea lies in the Arctic Ocean north of Peary Land Greenland. The Roman week had seven days before Christianity.
Chicago sept 6 market trends show butter receipts totaling 9 828 with steady creamery specials and various grades priced from 23% to 26% for different quality levels. Begs receipts total 7 956 with steady extra firsts at 27 and fresh graded firsts around 26% to 26 local carloads and current receipts noted 23 to 25 cents.
Gainers of 1 to 3 points appeared at the start of trading in New Orleans today as both near and distant contracts were bought lightly by the trade and professionals. Liverpool traded steady, supported by a softer pound sterling.
Asheboro September 5 special Randolph county superior court sits under Judge John Clement with Charles Coggin as solicitor. The one week term handles many criminal trials with three murders tied to automobile accidents while alcohol is a common factor in many cases.
Asheboro has been selected as the site for the Orange Presbytery meeting to be held Tuesday October 10 at the Presbyterian church. Dr. Cothren G. Smith of the Asheboro church announced the event and noted invitations to ministers and elders from Randolph Rockingham and Alamance counties.
A reader notes Cardus provides twofold relief by easing functional pains and boosting appetite and digestion. Mrs Obie Raffety of Campbellsville Kentucky says it improved her strength and reduced pain after taking Cardus several times. She reports a much better appetite and urges others to consult a physician before use.
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