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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
2
New York report says Rep. Joseph W. Martin warns Republican leaders plan an extensive campaign across Maryland Virginia North Carolina and Florida. About 50 national committee men state chairmen and others attend a conference to map state by state strategies for an Atlantic seaboard push.
In Hickory on September 17, Superior Court Judge Felix E. Alley faced a scheduling clash with a North Carolina football game. He quipped that football is a law unto itself and noted his son’s injuries from play. The trial date remained unchanged.
The eastern division manager says a November GOP win in Virginia North Carolina or Florida would sway Democratic votes. He notes sufficient Republican strength in those states justifies the effort while admitting Georgia and South Carolina tilt to the Democrats.
The sixth district committee expects 10 000 to 15 000 attendees at a barbecue with Governor Ehringhaus delivering a 15 minute speech and Hoey talking 45 minutes. J Ed Butler leads Young Democrats and J Wallace Winborne will attend. No admission fee, but many donations noted. Coast guard bars Belle Isle crew in Rio landing amid claims of communism. Helium not frozen.
President Roosevelt argues for revived private relief as vital to welfare progress. He cites seven years of welfare support, rising national income, six million more in private jobs, three million in government aided work, and higher factory payrolls signaling renewed confidence and demand.
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed with slight gains and losses across contracts while New York markets showed little change to firmer tones. Spot cotton held at middling 12.38 as grain futures in Chicago moved within narrow ranges for wheat and corn on Sept 17.
Cape Hatteras reports at 10 a.m. as tropical storm approaches, leaving Cape Fear bar uncertain whether to go on or come in. Weather watchers in Manteo monitor the storm as towns brace for impacts.
A northeast wind of 40 mph drove sea surges four to five feet above normal along the coast from Oregon Inlet to Hatteras. Coast guard stations reported high tides as field planes prepared to leave Newport News and bases at Bowling Field Washington, Mitchell Field New York, and Wright Field Dayton as a precaution against the approaching hurricane.
Four large amphibian planes stationed in Florida Cape May New Jersey will be redirected to Charleston D C and Norfolk Virginia as a precautionary hurricane measure. The planes will stand by to deliver food or other relief and will support storm warnings in Norfolk while coordinating with the Red Cross.
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine charge d affaires in Madrid lodged protests with the Spanish government over the slaying of two Argentine citizens. The move was announced by the chancellery on September 17.
Fascists pressed toward Madrid and Toledo reinforcements rushed to strengthen forts. Rebel air crews bomb at gun factories while a large new bomber and fighter fleet is promised. French demands go unanswered as U S envoy seeks release of journalists held by insurgents. Insurgent leaders back General Martinez Anido for dictator.
Fred S. Purnell said about 800 Republican speakers will tour the country for the presidential campaign over the next two weeks, aiming to bolster the party's reach and message.
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