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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
2
A brief traffic update lists violations including no city tags, careless driving, violations of traffic ordinances, and two cases of driving with suspended licenses. The notice emphasizes safety with a message to drive safely to save lives.
Fragmentary OCR notes attribute to E Purkinje a first scientific advance in permanent fingerprinting. The text indicates he addressed Breslau University on the subject, but details are incomplete.
An advertisement touts S S Eight Tonic as a final remedy to rebuild red blood cells and restore energy. It promises weight gain, nerve lengthening, and a natural skin glow, claiming proven scientific support and availability at drug stores.
Lawyers for Bill Payne and Wash Turner North Carolina killers seek a new trial for the state highway patrolman murder case. They cite State vs Smoak and argue prejudicial evidence and judge’s charge affected the verdict. Oral argument before the Supreme Court is scheduled next week.
The nation faced a cold wave with heavy wet snow disrupting travel in the Middle West. Snowdrifts reached three to four feet in places while rural roads remained blocked and highways opened by plows. Counties in Southwest Michigan reported 80 to 36 inches. Nebraska and Iowa suffered pole failures and school closures. One death was reported in South Dakota and a missing man feared near Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
An automotive brake system must dissipate up to 500 horsepower of work as heat to stop a car traveling at 70 miles per hour.
A dolphin nicknamed was observed catching fish despite reported poor eye function. Researchers note the animal relies on echolocation and other senses to locate prey, challenging assumptions about eye dependence in hunting.
The article describes street clashes as leftists confront fascist supporters near the Luxembourg Palace while police try to restore order. Chairs and bottles fly as activists barricade a cafe and socialist factions plan a large rally tonight. France seeks defense pledges from neighbors to deter Nazi moves in Czechoslovakia amid political turmoil.
Honeycombe and a small group of American volunteers describe their arrival in government Spain and the heavy casualties at Gandesa Belchite and Celadas. He mourns fallen comrades including Orton Prowell and others, notes low pay and brief training, and plans to seek passage back from Marseille.
Lawmakers spar over education provisions as backers push for eventual passage. Representative O Connor moves to strike the enacting clause amid parliamentary clashes with amendments paused by the floor dispute. He cites nationwide calls for no compromise and brands opponents as Tories and Fascists while displaying The Daily Worker.
City Manager B M Knox told the Rotary club that 1937 saw 138 traffic accidents in High Point with 276 vehicles involved. Nine deaths and 87 injuries were reported, with 81 percent of vehicles being passenger cars and 18 percent trucks. He blamed driver carelessness rather than vehicle faults. Three new members and several visitors attended.
The New York Irishman reports Communist figures and their presidential candidate, back from Russia, lobbying in lawmakers offices to back the bill. He warns voters fear Fascist trends and a dictatorship escalator, noting other allies and expected propaganda from various groups.
Occo Gibbs, president of the senior class at High Point College, traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, to appear before a naval board for an appointment to the Navy air training base at Pensacola. After four years of training at the base a student earns the rank of ensign.
The administration considers raising 1.5 billion by bond sale to lend to states and cities without interest for up to 560 years with small annual repayments. The plan aims to spur business and unemployment relief, backed by about 3,000 ready works projects, housing and slum clearance, and to revive heavy industry.
Executors Clara Hankins White and Julius Hankins of High Point announce the estate of Pearl S Hawkins deceased. Claimants must present claims by March 31, 1930 or risk loss of recovery. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly. Dated March 31, 1938.
Estate of N G Kirkman in Guilford County North Carolina issues a public notice for claims to be exhibited by April 1 1930 at High Point North Carolina. Executors Bert W Kirkman and T L White request interested parties to present claims and reckon with debts. Attorneys Lovelace and Kirkman listed with dates 3 31 to 5 5.
D W Lambert of the Greensboro field office said 65 year olds can receive lump sum Social Security payments whether or not they retire. No retirement requirement exists. Applications may be filed with the Social Security board using forms at the post office room 212 tomorrow. A representative will assist High Point residents each Friday.
The production of citrus fruits is the leading industry of Florida where 30,000,000 boxes of oranges and grapefruit are shipped annually.
Slade Vincent died at his father in law A L Bullivan 221 Center Street at 6 30 am after four months illness He was born in Yanceyville son of G D Vincent and Ella Slade Vincent Survived by his Yanceyville mother and widow Edith Sullivan Vincent Of Thom asville He was active in fraternal orders a Bingham lodge member Shriner Methodist Episcopal Church services Friday 2 pm at his father in law home with Rev E F Troutman and Rev C M Pickens Burial at Crossroads cemetery near Mebane Masons of Mebane conduct rites
A historical note asserts salt mine workers never suffer from colds or rheumatism, suggesting protective effects of underground salt exposure on worker health.
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