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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1936
Page
2
President cites the economic unity of the nation and praises NRA and AAA while linking prosperity to farm prices. He argues a practical prosperity enables debt repayment, home improvements, schooling, bank deposits, and national rebuilding for future generations. He stresses common sense American values and a era of rebuilding.
D M Hamilton Republican chairman denounced the national bank deposit insurance program in New York arguing the banking system is weaker than in 1932. He warned that high government bond ratios and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation holdings risk turning deposits into a security holding company while accusing Roosevelt of opposing holding companies. He cited Roosevelt’s three billion annual spending as a path to bankruptcy.
Forecasts lowered for rye barley and broom corn as rains ease drought fears. WPA and Resettlement Administration plan aid for about half a million farm families through winter via jobs or emergency grants and loans. WPA estimates 360,000 drought victims need jobs. officials expect 100,000 more calls than the 50,000 aided so far, risking monthly drought relief costs above 20 million dollars.
The president arrived to a large, orderly crowd at the station and did not stay long. He waved to the cheering spectators as the train paused about four minutes before pulling away. Traffic officers managed crossings and crowd flow, but his words were hard to hear due to no loudspeaker.
Hundreds of women and children wait for the President as his train arrives. He looks fresh and untroubled in a dark grey suit, hatless, while the crowd applauds and the two dining car attendants peek from the door. Rain had fallen earlier for his rival but ceased before the arrival.
Educators gather for a teachers meeting marking the centennial celebration of education in the state. Dr Edgar W Knight UNC summer school director will address a two to three episode pageant tracing NC education history and Dr A H King UNC department of social science will speak on the demonstration program. Departmental meetings remain a major feature with teachers in their groups to discuss educational ideas.
Dr J H Stallings director of U S Soil Conservation Office in High Point outlines Deep River area soil conservation efforts with pictures. He says erosion checking has been simplified so any farmer can apply it on his farm. Williamson Day dinner honoring Harry Williamson scheduled at Sheraton Hotel next Tuesday.
Mrs Hauptmann was denied entry to Canada. She claimed citizenship papers were in a Brooklyn safe deposit box and that she filed them in New York City in 1932. A companion produced car registration showing ownership by Elmer Braun of New York City.
New York trading reports cotton futures ending steady to higher with midday quotes around 12.55 for middling, alongside various 12 cent range readings and activity noted in the futures board.
Campaign finance records show total expenditures of 2 544 919 for the year with 495 341 remaining in committee coffers as of August 31. The American Liberty League reported 404 297 spent through August 31 with a balance of 73 748. Major donors included J M Patterson 20 000 and Ambassador Robert W Bingham 10 000 with others at 5 000 each. Receipts from yearbook and advertising sales totaled 187 713.
Rebels and Basque defenders clash as a 48 hour armistice ends amid shelling and looting in San Sebastian. Diplomats in Saint Jean de Luz reportedly refused to urge Spanish rebels to avoid poison gas against Madrid while forces near Arenas de San Pedro claim advances toward Madrid.
A fragmented list shows various U S equities including Adams, Curtiss Wright, Hudson Motors, Kelvinator, Kennecott, Kroger, Nash Motors, Nat Biscuit, Nat Dairy Pro, and Tex Gulf. The entry notes mixed percentages and prices with unclear values, reflecting a chaotic early market ticker.
Fran Shoaf a 17 year old employee in Winston-Salem was robbed at 1 o clock by an unidentified Black man who entered the office asked to see supplies then produced a revolver and fled with twenty five ounces of dental gold valued at 800 to 1200 dollars.
Funeral services for J B Wagner were held Thursday at Bethesda M P church with Rev. Clay Madison and Dr J C Leonard officiating. A brief home service occurred at 2 pm, with singing by Edna Wrenn Greg Bowman Bri Gray and Mae Kirkman accompaniment. Pallbearers included E K Ingram and J M Teague. interment followed in the family plot at the church cemetery.
Wilson county officers thwarted a jail escape plan by Roy Cobb a Nash county convict sentenced to 20 years for robbery. Cobb allegedly plotted with a cellmate's wife to obtain nitroglycerin and a shotgun near Elm City and argued he had time before transfer to Raleigh. He was moved after Judge Barnhill ordered immediate removal following capture near Wilson. Cobb admitted associate with Colin Cain the Raleigh escapee fatally shot in Florence.
Detroit September 11. With the jury still incomplete more than a week after 12 men were charged in the Black Legion killing of Charles A Poole Judge Moynihan said he would complete the jury even if it takes all day.
John Lord O'Brien attorney for the Tennessee Valley Authority told Judge Gore that TVA is distinctly a public agency of the federal government and Congress can determine where it may be sued. He noted none of the defendants claim immunity and that the question is proper venue in the rate chancery court.
Grief-stricken father Robert Browe urges the public to aid in returning his two month old son Brone, missing since yesterday, hoping kidnappers will release the child to a clergyman or authorities. Acting chief Kiam J. Collins says no leads yet and pleads for the baby’s safe return.
Georgia Democrats renominate Richard B. Russell Jr. for U S senator after a high turnout. Preliminary tabulation shows Russell 251,425 votes to 131,629 for Gov. Eugene Talmadge, with the party citing a record 385,054 ballots cast.
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