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HENDERSON GATEWAY TO CENTRAL CAROLINA TWENTY-THIRD YEAR SOCIALIST PARTY REJECTS PROPOSAL FROM COMMUNISTS Request for “Political Unit ed Front” in 1936 Cam paign Is Flatly Turned Down NAME CANDIDATES FOR HIGH OFFICES Standard-Bearers for Presi dent and Vice President To Be Chosen; Social Democrat Federation Os United States Is Name Of ficially Adopted Cleveland, Ohio, May 25.—(AP)— The national convention of the So cialist party turned down today the proposal of Earl Browder, general secretary of the communist party, for a political ‘‘nited front” in the 1936 campaign. Browder’s proposal, contained in a letter to the national executive com mittee of the party, was placed before the convention at the opening of the first session for consideration of busi ness —after the convention had spent two days in intra-party fights over the rightist-leftist New York arspute. Without a dissenting vote, the Brow del letter was quickly tabled. As the convention got down to writ ing its platform, to make way for the nomination of candidates for presi dent and vice president, the dissent ing faction led by the New York “old guard,” which was defeated yesterday when the convention seated the leftist delegation led 'by Norman Thomas, organized a provisional committee and adopted a “declaration of prin ciples.’’ After virtually an all-night session, the name of Social Democrat Federa tion of the United States was adopted as the party label. Graham Is Confident 2nd Place \ Unity Dlcpntch flnrena. In The Sir Walter llofe.. Fr .1 li \sk ioit\ l i.i- Raleigh, May 25.—As the hottest campaign in years swung into its last fortnight, Sandy Graham headquart ers radiated confidence that the Hills boro candidate will be in the second primary, despite straw polls and tudied efforts on the part of rival camps to belittle his chances, Graham plans a far-flung campaign for this week, beginning with an in va ion of the west for the first half, a brief halt in the center in mid week and a forayi into the east which will end on the seacoast at Wilming ton Saturday. Wlaynesville, Bryson City, Asheville, Yanceyville, Durham, Elizabeth City, Kinston, Goldsboro, Clinton and Wilmington were already or. his itinerary and other afternoon • peaking dates were to be added. Sandy's headquarters attribute their M'ins in recent weeks to their can didate’s aggressive attacks on the present administration. They report that tremendous crowds have greet ’d Sandy at all his engagements and have shown their delight at the new lv-offered opportunity to vote against ’he "machine” without going all the way to the left and supporting Ralph W. McDonald. Thousands of conserva tive, hard thinking business men, they helieve, are convinced that the poli ti' al dynasty which has so long ruled U' tth Carolina should he replaced by younger, more aggressive and prog ressive leaders. Most of the Graham gains, his managers privately concede, have been made at the expense of Dr. Mc (Cont.iniied on Paep Two.) Machine McDonald Talks Os Was Long Since Dismantled Would Have Been Finally Junked by Ehringhaus Had Legislature Permitted; It Became Obsolete After 1 k Beating Gardner for Governor in 1920 Dully UlMpntch Bnrena. In The Sir Walter Hotel, Mr J. 11. IIASKKHVIU, Raleigh, May 25. —The Democratic '•Machine” against which Dr. Ralph W. McDonald, of Winston-Salem, is directing the greater part of his cam paign fireworks, became obsolete after 1920—though it did not succeed •a defeating O. Max Gardner for gov ernor at that time—lost its chief me chanic when Aus Watts, died and lost i'ii engineer when Josiah W. Bailey defeated Furnifold M. Simmons for "he United States Senate in 1930. The find tank of this “machine” was re moved when Governor O. Max Gard ner rammed the Australian ballot law through the 1929 legislature in the hardest single fight he had while he was governor and thus assured the secret ballot for the State and ended v 1 * Uigttitersmt tlatlu tltsuatrh ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS PRESS DELEGATE FIGHT AS CONVENTION NEARS "Need No Charity” R. F. Field of New York City, de nied that his mother, Mrs, Eugene Field (above), widow of the poet, was in need. “Public interest and sympathy have been very touching and gratifying,” he said, “but cir cumstances do not require charity. The family is able to supply what ever is needed to save the Field farm in Wisconsin.” (Central Press) Ask Federal Aid Against Black Sect Legion Killed De troit Man Because He Knew Too Much Suspects Confess Detroit, May 25 (AP)—Murder and kidnaping warrants were ask ed by Prosecutor Duncan C. Mc- Crea today for 13 members of the Black legion held here in the slaying of Charles A. Poole, and for 12 dolln Does who may have attended the meeting of which Poole’s “execution” was planned. The prosecutor, declaring the vig ilante society is “an outlaw or ganization of national in scope,” announced he would ask the “De partment of Justice to help us drive it out of existence.” Detroit, Mich., May 25.—(AP) —The Federal government will be asked to aid in a fight “to uproot and destroy the black legion,” Prosecutor Duncan C. McCrea said today. “The black legion is an outlaw or ganization, and we are going to ask the government to help us drive it out of existence.” he said. The prosecutor also said that two of the 13 members of the Vigilante band, held here in the death of Char les A. Poole, had admitted that the young WPA worker “was put to death because he knew too much,” The two confessed, MicCrea said, that their earlier statements that Poole was slain because because he mistreated his wife were false, and that the real reason for the actual execution was that Poole, a non-mem ber, had come into possession of se crets cf he V.ack robe society. The discovery of Poole’s bullet (Continiied on Page Two ) the last possibility of forced voting. For even now, Dr. McDonald is telling his followers that even the “machine” cannct manipulate voting any langer and that he and his supporters will win because the Australian ballot, of which Max Gardner was the daddy will assure them of a square deal at the polls. Ehringhaus Kicked It. But the record of the disuse and gradual dismantling of the Demo cratic "machine” does not stop with Max Gardner and his fatherhood of the secret ballot. It continues into the administration of Governor J. C. B. Ehringhaus, whom Dr. McDonald now ■accuses of being the present engineer or chauffeur of the “machine” which (Continued on Page Two.) LEASED WIRE SERVICE OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. HENDERSON, N. C., MONDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 25, 1936 Democrats Hold Their Fire for Time Being as G.O.P. Press Battle Against New Deal BUYING OF VOTES IS BEING CHARGED Farley Has Done It With United States Treasury, Pamphlet Alleges; North Dakota Delegates To Go To Cleveland Unpledged, It is Now Believed Washington, May 25. —(AP)—Re- publicans today entered the final fort night of pre-convention drives design ed to garner decisive support for vari ous contenders for the presidential nomination. Democrats, with their own political show at Philadelphia to come later in June, were holding their fire for a time, while the Republican National Committee continued to concentrate its efforts against the New Deal. In a statement made today, the committee described what it called “the wrecking of the merit system of the civil service under the Roosevelt administration.” A committee pamphlet written by Claude Babcock, former secretary of the Civil Service Commission, called Postmaster General James A. Farley “a good spoilsmaster general,” adding that “he has bought a lot of votes with the United States Treasury.” As for other campaign develop ments, the situation in New York con tinued to attract attention in view of Governor Lehman’s announcement that he would not run for re-election. Both President Roosevelt and Demo cratic Chairman Farley were in that State today, and there was specula tion whether a “draft Lehman” move would crystallize. North Dakota Republicans gather ed today to select eight national con vention delegates, which will leave on ly 55 more to be picked in the whole nation before the full slate of 1,001 is ready for the convention struggles. Leaders predicted the eight would go to Cleveland unpledged. Democrats in Washington State split into two camps, adjourned at 6 a. m. yesterday after an uproarious session, during which they apparently forgot officially to instruct 16 dele gates to support Mr. Roosevelt. Left wingers seized control of the conven tion and put through their own pro gram, which called for an amendment to the Federal Constitution to per mit a referendum on judicial decis ions. It also advocated public owner ship and operation of natural re sources. POMALD SILENT ON SECURITY ACTS ■3 Record Shows no Such Stir ring by Him in the 1935 Legislature Daily l>isp:i<<h Bureau. In The Sir Walter Hotel, fly J. C. BASK ERVILL Raleigh, May 25. —Dr. Ralph W. Mc- Donald, who is basing much of his campaign for the Democratic nomina tion for governor on his advocacy of State social security legislation to provide old age pensions, unemploy ment insurance, and other branches of social endeavor, was not interested at all in social security during the 1935 General Assembly, did not offer a single bill to provide state coopera tion under the social security act or to permit the State to participate in old age benefits his record here shows. He did not even go to the trou ble to read the report and recommen dations of the special commission, headed by former State Senator W. O. Burgin, of Lexington, which had been appointed by Governor J. C. B. Eh ringhaus to make a study of old age pensions, unemployment insurance and other matters and to make re commendations to the General Assem bly. Ehringhaus Took Lead. In fact, the only interest shown in social security legislation during the 1935 General Assembly was shown by Governor Ehringhaus and Represen tative R. Gregg Cherry, of Gasonia, and the only bill introduced to pro vide state cooperation under the so cial security act was written by Gov ernor Ehringhaus and introduced by Mr. Cherry during the last week of the General Assembly, because no one else was interested enough to write and introduce such a bill, those who are familiar with the facts here know. This bill was finally enacted but within the last few weeks has been held to be inadequate by the National Social Security Board in Washington. It is also recalled that, at the sug gestion of Governor Ehringhaus. a bill was introduced to provide for the printing of the report of the unem ployment insurance commission, but that the legislature was not enough interested to pass this bill and print (Continued cn Page Four.) Cotton Planting May Be Changed Chapel Hill, May 25.—(AP)—Cot ton may soon be planted broadcast instead of in rows, and mown like hay, rather than picked and ginned Dr. Frank A. Cameron, Univer sity of North Carolina chemist, set out with a group of associates a few years ago to find away of cheap production and a new use for the crop, backbone of the South’s economic life. The present experiments, which Dr. Cameron says are significant and favorable, but not conclusive, are to determine if a whole cotton plant as a source of oil and alpha oetllulose—used in the manufac ture of rayon and other products is the answer. HISCOUNTRY FOR ECONOMIC BATTLE Conquest of Ethiopia on That Front Is Next Step Proposed by Italian Dictator EUROPEAN AFFAIRS ARE YET MUDDLED Bad Blood Continues Be tween England and Italy Over Dum-Dum Bullet Charges; Uncertainty Ex ists Over New French Gov ernment Coming in June Rome, May 25 —(AP) —Fascist Italy, under Premier Mussolini’s orders, be gan marching “straight ahead” today aiming at new triumphs, this time in the economic field. Immediately after 11 Duce’s latest declaration, “We will march just aa straight ahead in the future,” th<j kingdom’s guides and credit institu tions marshalled their resources for economic conquest of the empire al ready conquered by arms. The European situation, neverthe less, was still far froih clear. There was bad blood between the Italian and English governments over the dum-dum bullet affair, in which the English charged an attempt was made to fabricate evidence that Bri tish firms supplied illegal ammuni tion to Ethiopia. There was uncertinty over the at titude of the new French government coming to power in June, with the new Chamber of Deputies, in which “the people’s front” of socialists, ra dical socialists and communists held a majority. Finally, there was an Italian feel ing the League of Nations might post pone consideration of the Italian re quest for the Council’s June 15 spe cial session until the autumn assem bly, meanwhile continuing applica tion of sanctions against Italy. In thi case, complete Italian with drawal from Geneva was considered by informed sources to be certain. Says Hoey Will Lead InPrimary Dally Dispatch Bnrenn. In The Sir Walter Hotel. By J. C. BASKKRVIL.I. Raleigh, May 25.—Clyde R. Hoey will lead his three opponents for the Democratic nomination for governor in the June 6 primary and if he con tinues to gain during the next two weeks as he has the past two or three he will win the nomination in the first primary, Hubert E. Olive, cam paign manager for Mr. Hoey said here today. “A careful analysis of reports from every section of the State, both from our managers and others, indicates that Mr. Hoey is certain to lead all the other candidates for the nomina tion for governor in the primary, while many of us are confident he will get a clear majority and win the nomination,” Manager Olive said “The trend towards Mr. Hoey grows strong er every day.” More steam and drive is being put behind the Hoey campaign every day, Olive declared, as a result of the in creased interest being shown in every section. It has become necessary to Continued on Page Three.) OUR WEATHER MAN FOR NORTH CAROLINA. Generally tonight and Tuesday. End Os Congress Next Week Aim Os Democratic Leaders In Rushing Tax And Relief Executed by "Black Legion” Body shown lying in the ditch has been identified as that of Charles A. Poole, Detroit W p A worker The police have arrested sixteen men, ad mittedly members of the “Black Legion” four of whom are said to have confessed his “execution” because he beat his wife. (Central Press) Municipal Bankruptcy Act Voided Five to Four Su preme Court Deci sions Invalids New Deal Congress Act Washington, May 25 (AP) —1934 municipal bankruptcy act, passed by a New Deal Congress, was held Un constitutional today by the Supreme Court. A five to four decision deliv ered by Justice Mcßeynolds conclud ed: "A challenge to the validity of the statute must he sustained.” Justice Cardoza, Chief Justice Hugh es and Justices Brandies and Stone asserted that “the statute is consti tutional. The majority differed with a ruling by the Fifth Circuit of Appeals, up holding the legislation. The law was challenged by certain bond holders of the Cameron county, Texas, water improvement district No. 1. They contended the act took pro perty without due process of law and violated State’s rights. The legislation was intended to aid cities, counties and other politicial subdivisions reduce their indebted ness through Federal Bankruptcy courtscourts. MAY FORCE ISSUE ON CONSTITUTION Administration May Have to Press for Curb of Powers of Court By CHARLES P. STEWART Central Press Sta'.f Writer Washington, May 25. -The federal Supreme Court’s out'aving of the Guffey coal act was not in itself so much of a shock to New Dealers. At least, they were expecting it. What does perturb them is the im plicate n in the high tribunal’s ruling that no imaginable k>nd of social leg islation ot national proportions will stand the constitutional test. Not on ly are the alarmed for the future of such new agencies as the Social Se curity and Labor Relations Boards. The suggestion is heard that older* setups, like the Federal Trade Board and even the Interstate Commerce Commission might be put out of busi ness if attacked on grounds similar to those upon which the Guffey law was invalidated. Ihe Guffey decision was not entire continued on Page Two.) PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY. Swiss Corporation Loses Its Appeal Washington, May 25 (AP)—A Swiss corporation lost today in the Supreme court in its effort to keep the United States from seizing its gold in this country with face value of $1,250,000. COMMODITIES BILL FIGHT IN SENATE Smith Offers Complicated Amendments; Action Must Be Taken Soon Washington, May 25. —(AP) — The Senate was told today by Majority Leader Robinson that the Commodi ties Exchange bill must be disposed of in “a day or two,” or it will he im possible to get action this session. Robinson’s statement came after Senator Smith, Democrat, South Car olina, offered a series of complicated amendments to the measure affect ing cotton futures trading. The amendments were approved this morning by the Senate Agricul ture Committee of which Smith is chairman. The new amendment, while not free ing cotton under a separate title as Smith originally contemplated, in cluded drastic restrictions upon cot ton trading was proposed by him. Chief among these is a limitation on individuals and firms trading in cotton futures to 600,000 bales a year, including hedging transactions, mar ket positions and market interests. The bill, which already has passed the house, in general, would permit the Commodities Exchange oemmis sion to limit the amount of exchange trading in any one day if it is found excessive or harmful to producers or consumers. Democratic Leaders Ask Steps Against Townsend Defiance of Old Age Pension Leader in Walking Out on Committee and Subsequent Statements Basis for Action; Byrns Believes it Federal Court Case Washington, May 25 (AP) -Speaker Byrns and Representative Bankhead, the Democratic leader, told newsmen today that definite action must be taken against Dr. F. E. Townsend for his defiance of the House investi gating committee. At a joint press conference at which they said the house was “not going to be flouted,” both agreed the old age pension leader’s walkout on the committee and susequent defiant statements were ample basis for a comtempt action. “The action defies the action of 8 PAGES TODAY FIVE CENTS COPY SOI DOUBT OVER TO CLOSE SESSION Tax Bill and $1,425,000,000 Relief Measure To Be Pressed During Coming Week FINANCE COMMITTEE FINISHES TAX BILL Last-Minute Alterations Or Additions Are Proposed, But Present Set-Up Calls For 18 Percent Levy on Corporation Income and Other Profits ■ i Washington, May 25. —(AP) —Dem- ocratic leaders headed down the home stretch today in the big push to ad journ Congress by the end of next week. Some legislators thought the ef fort would not succeed, but leaders sought to bring the tax bill and the $1,475,000,000 relief appropriation to the floor of the Senate this week. The Senate Finance Committee met today to make some last minute ad ditions or alterations in the tax bill. As it stands now its major features are an 18 per cent levy on corpora tion income, seven percent on un distributed profits and repeal of the exemption of dividends from the four percent normal income tax. KLEIN HELD TOR MISSISSIPPI JUMP Sign Painter, Taken For Disturbing Peace, Claims Jump from Bridge New Orleans, La., May 25 (AP) — Louis J. Klein, 19-year-old New Or leans sign painter, who claimed to have jumped 150 feet into the Missis sippi river Sunday from the Huey P. Long bridge, was arrested today by detectives on a charge of disturbing the peace. The detective turned Klein over to on Page Three.) Weather Is Curtailing Crops In Va. Situation Approach ing Critical State As Weeks Pass Without Rain Richmond, May 25 (AP) —Weeks of dry weather threatened Virginia far mers today with greatly curtailed and heavily damaged crops wiEh some sec tions reporting the situation ap proaching a “critical” stage that can only be relieved by rain within the next few days. > > Farm produce in the tide water area (Continued on Page Three.) Congress to make investigations Ba,nk head said, “and some action of course must be taken." Byros said if the "house is not will ing to assert its authority, it would destroy all future congressional inves tigations.” Speaking personally, the speaker said he believed the case should be turned over to the Federal court, in stead of being tried in the house. “With a contempt trial before 435 members, there is no telling how long it might last,” Byrne said, referring to the drive for early adjournment.
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