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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1935
Page
4
A wartime letter from Mark Barron of the Associated Press describes life in Djibouti during the Italo-Ethiopian conflict. He details extreme heat, sand storms, insects, illness, isolation, language gains, and lack of world news as he awaits further assignments.
Angelo Herndon a young negro communist faces appeals backed by the International Labor Defense. The case centers on his organizing work among the unemployed under a Georgia insurrection law denounced by the AFL as a political tool. A nationwide debate follows with figures like Norman Thomas and Governor Olson weighing in on public policy and free speech.
In Yorktown Virginia on December 7 a donor signing as B. K. Bunz sent 500 dollars to the Methodist Ladies Aid Society. The note asks to “fix so preacher don’t get ran down his neck” and promises the money will stop heckling or threats toward the preacher.
Georgia Supreme Court reviewed an amended brief arguing the legislature repealed the prohibition law by establishing the liquor referendum machinery last spring. The filing by Reuben A. Garland contends the legislature had no right to delegate law making powers to the people, potentially nullifying the whisky ban approved by about 200 votes in May.
A team of veterinarians tested cattle herds in Camp Morris Franklin and Titus counties for two months. Of 27 701 cattle examined twenty reactors were identified and disposed of by the government under the effort to wipe out tuberculosis.
A veteran columnist and editor who helped lead the Associated Press editing ranks and later served as city editor for the AP New York staff, leaving a lasting impact on newsroom standards and coverage.
New York trading closed firm after a rally led by merchandising and metal issues. Shares like Coca Cola advanced around seven points while Roebuck, Montgomery Ward, McCrory Stores, Kodak and others posted gains. Grains declined most of the day and foreign exchange movements showed strength in sterling and gold certificates.
A garbled list of stock symbols and percentages reflects a fluctuating market snapshot. Companies include Am dail Corp Am Pow & At Am Rad & Std San Auburn Auto Bendix AviationBeth Steel Chrysler Coca Cola General Electric Goodyear Graham Paige Hudson Motor Nash Motor Packard Motor Phillips Petroleum Pullman Radio Reynolds Tobacco Sears Swift & Co Union Carbide United Corp U S Steel Western Union and others with varied percentage figures, indicating price changes or dividends amid a disorderly transcript.
Chicago butter prices show totals of 6 956 pounds and 859 farm items with varied classifications. Eggs market lists 2 859 units and steady pricing across extra firsts firsts and current receipts with several percentage differentials. New York cotton seed oil futures closed barely steady with December through May contracts noted and sales contracts including 20 switches.
In Savannah on December 7 the turpentine firm 4314 reports sales 22 receipts 229 shipments 2 and stock 49 773 while the rosin firm shows sales 627 receipts 1 179 shipments B stock 1 864. Quoted prices span B and D 4.10 E 4.15 Fang G 4.30 FL TI 4. are K 4.40 M 4.60 N 4.60 65 WG 5.00 and WW X 6.60.
New York stocks led by firm merchandise and metal issues as bonds and curbs showed mixed to advancing trends. Cotton and coffee steady to quiet while sugar fell on weak demand. Chicago wheat rallied late amid unfavourable weather. cattle steady and hogs down about 10 cents to a top of 9.75.
New York December cotton was quiet though generally steady with some buying and covering ahead of Monday's government report. March edged up from 11.64 to 11.61 and closed at 11.58 as the overall market closed steady, unchanged to 3 points higher or lower.
Small net moves of 1 to 2 points were recorded as traders prepared for the government crop report due Monday. Prices closed higher with March at 11.58, May 11.50, and October 11.25, reflecting a steady, lightly traded session in New Orleans.
Liverpool reports no receipts and a quiet spot market with prices one point lower. Quotations include American strict good middling 7.31 and good ordinary 5.76. Futures closed quiet and steady with Dec 6.45, Jan 6.44, March 6.42, May 6.38, July 6.24, Oct 6.15.
New York on December 7 reports regular foreign exchange with Great Britain at 4.93 dollars and 4.93 cables, France at 6.60, Italy at 8.09N, and Montreal-New York demand near 98.8544. New Orleans cotton seed oil closes steady with crude at 9.37 to 9.50 and future prices from 10.39 to 10.45.
Chicago poultry report shows live poultry in seven truck lots at steady prices and dressed turkeys holding steady with no change in price.
New York December sugar market showed one sale of 18 590 bags of Cuban sugar at 3 10. The December position was steady while futures generally declined with Dec at 23 05 and July at 2 08 after selling from 2 10. Refined sugar stayed at 5 00 cents with all refiners accepting orders.
New York December 7 closing prices for U S government bonds listed in dollars and thirty seconds. Quotes cover Liberty bonds Treasury issues 4s 3%s 3 34s 8s and more with ranges for each, plus Federal Farm Mortgage and Home Owners Loan Corp securities at various coupon rates and maturity references.
Moultrie Hog Market notes steady to 1¢ higher with heavies 240 lbs and up at 17.85, other hog classes priced from 6.10 to 8.10. Chicago grain and provisions show cash wheat No 3 red at 99, corn No 5 mixed 52–53, oats No 3 white 29–29¼, soybeans No 2 yellow 82–83. In Chicago Livestock, cattle steady to higher for select grades, hogs mostly 5–10 lower with tops near 9.75 for 190–260 lb. shipments.
Washington reports say President Roosevelt instructed the army and navy to refrain from commenting on civic groups without his approval. Church leaders accompanying Dr. Samuel Cavert and Dr. Joseph R. Sizoo discussed Maverick’s memo linking naval officers to red baiting. The White House assured officials no further comments would be allowed without the president's consent.
Russell W Thaw on a 9500 mile flight from Caldwell New Jersey toward the southern tip of South America to join the Wyatt Earp supply ship and aid the search for Lincoln Ellsworth and his pilot missing in the Antarctic. Joined by William Henry Klenke Jr a Wright Aeronautical Corp mechanic the crew plans six days with stops at Atlanta and Brownsville Texas to Magellena Chile for on ship transfer.
A 22 year old, Frank Hopson of Claiborne county, surrendered to Sheriff Frank Riley and admitted he was part of a trio that robbed a bank in New Tazewell and killed a sheriff in flight. He named Gus McCoig and Pete Dean as the other two bandits, both convicts escaped from the Tennessee penitentiary. Federal agents joined the case, with orders issued to officers in Kentucky Virginia and North Carolina to guard east Tennessee borders as the hunt continued.
New York December seven plans for the official start of the 1936 Democratic election campaign were in progress with President Roosevelt delivering the opening address at a Jackson Day dinner in Washington on January eight. The speech will be broadcast and Jackson Day dinners are expected in communities with 5 000 or more residents, about 1 500 events. A dog cemetery with seven graves and tombstones sits on the parapet of Fort Monroe, the oldest continuous U S garrison.
Treasury reports December 5 receipts 21,223,673.97 dollars and expenditures 27,988,652.24 dollars leaving a balance of 1,413,285,159.26 dollars. Customs receipts for the month total 5,925,508.16 dollars. Fiscal year receipts since July 1 amount to 1,702,729,329.29 dollars with gross debt at 29,616,231,904.94 dollars, down 2,772,793 from the previous day. gold assets stand at 10,020,326,804.42 dollars.
The Hauptmann case is described as a political football with potential action delayed until the Republican National Convention nominates its candidates. An official quoted warns of further debate and bargaining as the case moves through the Supreme Court.
Burlington county detective Ellis Parker told officials at a Flemington conference that he has nothing of value on the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Governor Hoffman denied reports of an arrest and noted Parker’s private inquiry continues. The case hangs on Hauptmann with possible delays if new evidence emerges.
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