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HENDERSON, gateway TO CENTRAL CAROLINA. NINETEENTH YEAR Gamer Comes Out Strong For Repeal 18th Amendment Speaker of National House Swings His Lariat To ward the Democratic Nomination NEVER HAS THOUGHT the law workable s*ys He Voted Against Eighteenth Amendment; Recalling Pledged Dele gates From Texas and Cal. ifornia. Gamer Says He Is Ready To Serve if Called Washington June 21. (AP) John >• Garner, speaker of the House, and r *» time Texas cowboy, swung his political lariat;toward-the Democratic pr-*'dential nomination- today with a cs’sment urging rep«*f t dt , the ftb'eenth amendment. In a format statement handed to -rwspaper men the speiaker said he hid voted against the eighteenth im-ndment and added: t I have never believed j£ sound vcrkable and it should be repealed!" Discussing the Democratic *pr«sl trn'ial nomination, he said Califor and Texas Democrats are sending legations to the Chicago convention -astructed to vote for my nomination >t the presidency. 1 ' This has been done without nay excitation." he continued. "I appre n" the support of my friends and ub willing to serve my country and »\ party to the limit ot my capacity." Federal Workers Warned They Must Continue Neutral "•■Kington. June 21. (AP)— Federal employees were wanted Nv the Civil Service Commission t'«i*v to o:»ey its rules not to take an active part in any political campaign or face the possibility rs losing" their jobs. The commission, aroused by po litical activate* of groups of Fed eral employees, called to the at tention of all of them long stand- Hg rules prohibiting participation I" po’itlc* and told them each In dividual would he “held respon sible forth» activities of any or ganiiation to which he or she he- | longed.” «’ til SOUGHT FOR TRYING ATTACK UPON CHILD Burlington. June XI. —(AP) —Lyman M-Peak 21. was sought to day on a charge of attempting a criminal at *tck upon an eight-year-old girl. Woods near tha filling station where •he alleged attempt is said to have Ve n made were beaten in the search by officers and others. The child es caped harm. SLAYER OF BONUS SEEKERJNDICTED Southern Railway Detective Accused In First De gree at Marion Marion. June 21.—(AP) —W A. Banks, special detective for the South ern Railway Company, was indicted ®i a first degree murder charge to day by a McDowell county grand Jury investigating the fatal shooting last »eek of Louis Chlapetta. Houston, Texas, bonus marcher. Banks posted fIO.OOU bond after the indictment was voted. Solicitor J Will Plesa announced he would ask the court this afternoon to set (he trial for the current term. Agriculture Won’t Gain By Price Advance Unless % Labor Can Buy Products Bv CHARLES P. STEWART Central Press Staff Writer Washington. June 21.—1 f advancing Pnces are essential to a restoration °f prosperity, then better times will k* worse times for nearl yev'ery man w ho works for wages (or a salary, as whiievo l.»r hirelings call their stlp er*ds* an<t si,.; has a job when the improvement sets n. His wages will not buy as much as rt ’ present. Higher prices will be the '“ me thing as a pay cut to him. If would not be so bad If moat work et> uad not suffered cuts already. Urniiteramt Baiitt Illsnairh rta A SS x S!¥l D WSiP Six Months Limit ■r • * R /jr ’ Stating that six months in prisos ‘ i* punishment enough for violator* of the prohibition laws, Gov. B M. Miller (above) of Alabama has just ? a ruled conditjctpally for a yeat 27 prisoners convieted of liquor offenses. The Governor is an ardent prohibitionist, but holds the crimes “do sot involve * .si turpitud*. ’ Ottlelerest IN POLITICS NOW IN STATE CAPITAL Ehringhaug Headquarters Most Active of Any of Four Campaign Of fice! In Raleigh MORE ENTHUSIASM IN REYNOLDS CAMP Showing Greater Life Than Morrison Offices; Apathy of Fountain Supporters Is Apparent on Every Hand; Ehringhaus Speaks And Advises Dally Dtvpnfrk Bureau, la the Sir Walter lintel. IIY J. V. It IMKKUVII.L. Raleigh June 21.—Political interest and activity are at a low ebb here, with the possible exception of the headquarters of J. C. B. Ehringhaus. which remains the busiest of the four political headquarters. There has been a marked lack of interest In the cam paign for the senatorial nomination between Senator Cameron Morrison and Robert R. Reynolds for the past several days, although there seems to be more enthusiasm apparent in the Reynolds camp and among the Rey nolds supporters. The apathy of for mer supporters of R. T. Fountain for the nomination for governor is ap parent on every hand, even here in Raleigh and Wake county, recognized as Fountain strongholds. The Ehringhaus campaign managers are losing no time and making every hour and every day count. Ehrtng haus delivered his first speech in his campaign leading up to the second primary on July 2, in Henderson at noon today. He will make another campaign speech Friday night in Franklin. Macon county, in Western North Carolina. This same night, Fri day. June 24, a radio speech In behalf (Continued on Page Three.) A great majority of them have, however. , , The supposition Is that these cuts have corresponded to the reduced coat of living. In cases where this Is ap proximately true the wage earners are as well off now* as they were when pay and living coats were Correspond ingly higher, but they will not *be as well off when living costs begin to mount, unless their pay follows suit. The wage earner certainly is an po timist who believes that bis P*y will (Continued Pige Four) NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA. ONLY DAILY RASKOB DECLARES PROHIBITION TO BE THE CHIEF ISSUE Chairman Stands Squarely Behind Shouse For Permanent Coni . vention Chairman' * ISSUE DRAWfT WITH ROOSEVELT FORCES Raskob Declines To Indicate Preference for Nomination on Reaching Chicago 1 For Democratic Convention; Opposes Junking Two- Thirds Rule Chicago, June 21.—(AP)—Prohlbi >ion was named as the outstanding is sue of the 1932 presidentail campaign today by Chairman John J. Raskob. of the Democratic National Commit tee. upon his arrival at convention headquarters here today. Raskob stood squarely behind Jouett Chouse chairman of the Democratic executive committee, as permanent chairman for (he convention. He said any attempt to supplant Shouse would be a breach of good faith. It drew an issue with Governor Roosevelt forces, who were backing Senator Walsh of Montana for the post. Raskob declined to name a choice for the presidential nomination. He declared against abolition of the two-thirds nominating rule for this convention. As for prohibition, askob said he was willing to leave the plank to the iivision of the delegates. He has ad vocated repeal of the eighteenth amendment in favor of State control >f liquor. BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION MEETS Three-Day Annual Convention of North Carol! ia Aauoctetloci, Ops— at WrightaviUe Wilmington June 21 (AP) —Build- ing and loan representatives of the State were arriving here today for the annual three-day convntion of the North Carolina Building and Loan League, to be held at Wrightsville Beach. Indications were that between 200 snd 2.V) would be present, for the ses sion, which will have as a feature an address by PhHtp Leiber. of Freeport. La., vice president of the United States Building and Loan League. RESCUEDAIRMAN S WIFE FLIES SOUTH Newark. N J.. June 21 (AP)— Mrs Martha Hausm-r left by air plane today for Miami, Fla , to meet her husband. Stanley llaus ner, who was rescued from the At lantic Ocean after an unsuccessful attempt to fly to Poland. Mrs. Hairsner will reach Jack sonville. Fla., at 4:40 p. m . EST. today, remain there overnight as the gueet of the mayor and con tinue on to Miami tomorrow She is scheduled to stop at Raleigh. N. C.. at 12:25 p. m for lunch and to leave there at 1:96 p. m. NASH PRISONER AT STATE PEN ESCAPES Raleigh, June 21 (AP)—Roy Cobb, sent to State Prison from Nash county to serve ten years for highway rob bery. escaped yesterday by cutting a bar in one of the rear gates sot Cen tral Prison herefi it was announced today. FACES CHARGES IN SHOOTING OUTBREAK Burlington, June 21 (AP)—Bill Shell, said to be from High Point, today Raced charges in connection with an alleged outbreak of shooting late yes* terday in the Austin’s quarter section of the country. DEMOCRATSWOULD PREFER VETERANS Relief Bill Stipulates They Are To Be Favored In Employment Washington, June 21.—(AP)—A pro* vision that preference he given to ex service men with dependents' In em ploying labor on projects In the Dem ocratic unemployment' relief bilf.ahw adopted today by the Senate. In speedy fashion, and without a dis senting voice, the Senate' agreed, -to the amendment proposed by Senator Tydings. Dmeocrat, Maryland.' as-ft pushed ahead toward. v a vote on the two billion dollar measure. ” .. HENDERSON, N! C., TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 21, 1932 The Return of a Fugitive I Jr plf w VJ"* \ jHStfnHHlal Bk • m n I * I II m WM 9B 91 H1 || pH 'f K In London for the Rrst time since be made his escape from jail there fol lowing the Irish rebellion. President Eamonn de Valera teenier) of the Irish Free State, is shown as he arrived at Euston Station to confer with British statesmen about the proposed abolition of the oath of allegiance to King George. With President De Valera are Sean O'Kelly, one of hit minister* Haft), aad J. M. Thoniaß. British Secretary of State forth« Dominions. BULLETINS EARIIART SEES HOOVER. Washington, June 21.—<AP— President Hoover today greeted Mrs. Amelia Ear hart Putman and eongnUulated her on her tolo flight over the Atlantir. She was ushered into his office, where they chatted together and then went to pose for photographers on the lawn behind the executive of fices. Mrs. Hoover was a member of the group. HXARING HPSTPONKD Wilmington. Jun»- 21 (AP) Hearing of a blackmail charge against Joh n J Furlong. Sr., for mer official here. In connection with an alleged extortion plot against Mrs. Jessie eKnan Wise, social leader and philanthropist was postponed for a second tim» today h.v request of the State. . The hearing was set for tomor row when the case was called in recorder's ewirt. Find No Trace of Explosives Truck Washington, June 21 (AP) —Ou the strength of a report apparently coming through the secret service, a close all-night, vigil was main tained around Washingtrsi for an automobile bringing a load of explosives from New York possibly to blow lip the W'hite House Each road entering the city from Maryland was patrolled by special police details, but no suspect car had been hound op to this morning W. H. Morgan, secret service chief, said he knew nothkig shout the matter, but another govern ment Investigator admitted such a story had been received from an informant whose reliability was somewhat in doubt. McNUTT UNOPPOSED FOR INDIANA OFFICE Opposition In Contest For Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination Leaves Clear Field Indianapolis, Ind., June 21.—(AP— Paul V. McNutt, of Bloomington, was left unopposed for the Democratic nomination for governor at the State convention today when John E. Fred erick, of Kokomo, announced his with drawal from the contest shortly be fore the convention convened. Wood Posey, mayor of Terre jlaute, who also had sought the nomination, withdrew ( earlier this morning. GEORGE POU SOON TO QUIT HOSPITAL Raleigh, June 21 (AP)—George Ross Dou. superintendent of State Prison, who whs severely injured thre weeks ago when his car wrecked new Mwiderson, is ex pected to leave a Washington. D. C., hospital next week and return here. Pou, Warden H. H. HoneycuM said today, was able to sit up Mon day, WEATHER FOR NORTH CAROLINA. Partly cloudy, with local thund ershowers in west portion tonight and Wednesday. CAMPAIGN PROBE ORDERED. WMhlnflon, June 21.—(AP)— The House voted SIO,OOO today to | finance tn investigation of the 1952 presidential and congressional | campaign expenditures. BTILJL HUNTING SLAYERS. Sanford. June 21.—(AP)—Offi cers today continued their search for two Negroes wanted In con nection with Saturday morning’s ! store hold-up here tn which two men were fatally wounded after announcing that Charlie Myers, held as a suspect, had admitted being one of the trio. INVALID SUICIDES. Wilmington, June 21.—(AP)— Raymond W. Powell, 56, former lumber plant superintendent, died at his home here today. Coroner Asa W. Allen pronounced death due to suicide by poisoning. ME ARRESTED BY HIGHWAY FORCE, Nearly $25,000 In Fines and Fees Collected In Prosecutions ARRESTS’ VERY RARE Only In Extreme Cases Is Penalty Re sorted To; Lack of License. Speed ing and Drunken Driv ing Causes Dolly Duresu, la the !He Walter Hotel. IIT J. C. m«KKRVIU. Raleigh. June 21.—State Highway Patrolmen stopped 22.442 violators of either the motor vehicle or highway laws during May and could have ar rested every one of those stopped, it was pointed out today by Captain Charles D. armer. commander of the patrol, in releasing the report of the highway patrol for May. But of this number, 10.812 were permitted to go on their way with nothing more than a warning or reprimand from the patrolman. A total of 962 arrests were made during May. however, which is a lar ger number than in any previous month, while tickets were issued to the other violators tnstructing them to have certain defects, such as lights or brakes, corrected within a given length of time. These 962 arrests brought in a total of $24,257, to the State and counties, of which more than $14,000 went to the county school funds from fines and forfeitures. "If we should tighten up and make arrests for every offense, we could produce enough cash in fines and for feitures to pay a large share of the school cost in the State,*’ Captain Fanner said. "However, we are con tinuing to adhere to the policy that the primary duty of the patrol is to enforce the highway laws and pro tect life and property on the highway, instead of trying to collect revenue by making arrests, So we are making arresU only in extreme cases, slice we do not want to needlessly anta gonize the motoring public Os the 962 arrests made, 130 wgre for driving witk out a license, 110 for using Improper tags. 107 for drunken driving, 113 for speeding, 109 for improper lights and 60 for reck (Continued on Page Three!) . PUBLISHED EVERT AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAT. U. S. Not To Cancel Debts Until Arms Reduction Is Made y jy ~[jE* Summer begins officially at 10.23 a m. Eastern Standard Time (9.23 a m Central Standard Timei Tuesday June 21 All th« dayF from June 19 to 26. inclu sive. are the longest days of the year having approximately 15 hours and 19 minutes of daylight^ Charlotte, June 21 10.23 a. m. <AP) —Summer, dressed in a coat of cloudy haze, arrivrti for a lengthy stay in North Carolina (and elsewhere) bring ing with her the year's longest day, and threatening showers for the first night of her visit. From now until July 3 the lenglh of the days will be 14 hours and 36 minutes, and, beginning with Thurs day, the sun will rise later and set later—#ie mornings will grow shorter and the afternoons longer. SEEKEVACIIATION OF GREATER PART OF“BONUS"ARMY Negotiations Begin With Commander of Veterans At Washington For Their Departure HE WANTS NUCLEUS ALLOWED TO REMAIN Permanent Quarters Would Be Established for Their Accommodation Until Congress Votes Payment of The Bonus; About 20,000 ‘ Wen Still On Hand Washington. June 21 (AP) —Negotia- tions looking toward evacuation of the larger port of the war veterans in the capital seeking payment of their sol dier bonus today were initiated by Pelham D. Glaseford, Washington sup erlntendent of police. Giassford said he had discussed with Walter M. Waters, the commander in-chief of the veilerans, a plan to re duce sharply the number now here, which is estsixnated at 20,000. Waters was said to be inclined to flavor the plan if permanent quarters were eidahlished for a nucleus of the bonus army to remain in Washing ton until Congress votes a bonus. The police chief said he did not know the exact number to be left, but Indicated it would be comparatively small. Federal Gas Tax To Cost North Carolina $750,000 t~ Dally Dispatch Bureau, lu the Sir Walter Hotel. BY J. C. B ASKERVILL. Raleigh, June 21.—The of North Carolina and its subdivisions will be one of the biggest taxpayers to the Federal government as a result of the new Federal tax of one cent a gal lon on gasoline and four cents p. gal lon on lubricating oil, that Rent into effect today, unless Congress, ainends the present law excluding states and their subdivisions from its effect, ac cording to those In the State High way Commission and the Division ot Purchase, who have been studying the new larwa. ** » The Federal tax of one cent a gal lon en gasoline will coat the State, counties and ffitlee in North Carolina not 'less than 3500,000 a year Prom this tax alonS. according to the estimate* made tjere today, while the fax ot FIVE CENTS COP’S Ambassador Gibson's State, meat to Premier Herriot Starts Rumors At Lausanne AMERICAN TERMS REPORTED GIVEN Gibson Meets French States, man After L'ong Distance Telephone Conversation With Hoover Here; They Meet at Little Town Near Conference Seat Lausanab, Switzerland. June 2L— (AP) —United States Ambassador Gib son's assertion at a conference with Premie*- Herriot that America will not consider cancellation of debts while Europe continues heavy arma ments expenditures gave rise to re ports here today that the United States has agreed to cancel if the armaments outlay is reduced. STATEMENT MADE AFTER MESSAGE FROM HOOVER Geneva. Switzerland. June 21.—(AP) Hugh S. Gibson. America's repre sentative at the disarmament confer ence, told Premier Herriot of France iast might that Jthe United States will not listen to any appeal for can cellation of debts as long as Europ* continues spending vast sums of money for arms. They met at Morges, a little town half way between here and Lausanne, and talked until past midnight. It was said that Mr. Gibson had asked the premier to come down from Lausanne after he had talked over the telephone with President Hoover. The impression prevailed that the meeting was initiated by Washington. AGED HOTEL CLERK COMMITS SUICIDE w. B. shea. 70. Shnots Himself at Asheville Following Quarrel Had With His Wife Asheville, tfune JL—(AP)—W. B! Shea. 70-year-old hotel clerk, died to day of a head wound said by wit nesses to have been self-inflicted. F. O. Landin, a guest at the hotel told police the elderly clerk first threatened his wife, Mrs. Shea, with a pistol after a quarrel, and then turn ed the weapon upon himself, inflict* ing the wound that caused death SO minutes later. A physician who at tended the wounded man also said Shea told him he had shot himself and that he did not care to live. t DECLARES BORftH i WRONG ON PLANK Garfield Says Senator Mis* interprets Paly ’s Stand On Dry. Law 1 Washington. June 21. —(AP) James R. Garfield* Cleveland lawyer who played a leading role In drafting the epublican p’fatform, told news paper men today that Senator Borah had “totally misinterpreted" the pro hibition plank. He flatly disagreed with Borah'S contention in Eis Senate speech yes terday that Vhe plank wu tanta mount to rep/eal, although observing that the suggested 20th amendment would take tVt.e place of the eighteenth Garfield, who was chairman of the resolutions » ommittee at the conven tion, said Borahs speech did not sur prise him. as he wax familiar with the Idahoan's views. four cents a gallon on lubricating oil will cost fully $250,000 more. Approximately 10.000,000 gallons of gs soline are used each year by the State Highway Commission. State de partments and institutions and by the school busses, on which the State will have to pay taxes amounting to SIOO,- TOO a year if the present law remains in force, according to those in the Division of Purchase, through which all gasoline used by the State is pur chased. If the gasoline used by the counties, cities and towns is included, the total amount of the tax will not be less than $500,000 a year, accord ing to the estimates made here. An effort is now being made in Washington to get through an amend ment to the tax bill exempting gas (Coctlnued on Page Thr*e.£ t j
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