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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1937
Page
2
Rain tonight and Friday in eastern parts with cooler conditions in the west. Coastal showers possible with partly cloudy skies and a cooler trend overall. Moderate to fresh southerly winds across southern and northern areas. Temperature highs near mid sixties and lows around forty nine.
A peculiar strong backed African shrew earns a local name meaning hero shrew. The term highlights the species’ notable build and cultural link in the region.
Justice of the Peace L A Ray reports a tornado struck the mill village near Brundidge, leveled homes and hit Brundidge's residential edge. Troy hospitals rapidly treated the injured as early estimates put injuries around 30 to 40 with four fatalities.
A cafe attendant in Lexington was shot in the left arm during a 1 AM robbery. The two robbers fled in a car toward Salisbury after a pistol was fired. bullets from the weapon matched the same pistol, per ballistics expert J W Mc Mahon. Police had no definite clues about the suspects.
The United States legation in Addis Ababa closed today as the consulate was vacated at Tripoli, Libya, amid Italy’s African empire context.
City officials announced work on the grade crossing project would begin by April 15. savings from Southern Railway changes cut costs, with the railroad to cover telegraph operator and track maintenance costs, while the city gains rights to depot brick for leasing, and expected federal funds may cut city outlays further. The council, including Mayor C S Grayson and members Ward Sechrest Lewis Porter Gurley and Briggs, expressed optimism for an early start and reduced deficits.
Rutherford county education board re elected J J Tarleton as county school superintendent in Rutherfordton on April 8.
The article notes Pierre Corneille's 1636 Le Cid stirred intense criticism forcing a three year withdrawal from public theater. Upon returning to Paris at 33 he imposed the three unities of time place and action, influencing modern French drama before later declining in power and dying in Rouen in 1684.
In New York on April 8 stocks swung wildly with early gains eroding after a heavy selling wave. By the fourth hour the market regained balance as offerings dried up and leaders recovered from down portions of the previous day’s declines.
The ad touts Moone's Oil as a miracle cure for burning feet and varicose veins. It claims rapid relief after nine minutes of pain and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer from Mann Drug Store.
The Austrian government blocks access to the resting place of the state leader's parents, drawing comparison to Moscow where Lenin's first wife’s grave is guarded by the GPU. The piece urges urgent clarification and a quick decision on safeguarding Austro German understanding to prevent renewed Germanic tensions.
The $695 million program to aid low income farm classes won’t be formally approved until this afternoon as Chairman Jones plans to send it to the House. AF L president William Green may call a special meeting to consider expulsion of John L Lewis and his union amid threats tied to Texas oil fields drive. Frey heads to Houston to lead the campaign despite life threats. Senate Judiciary Committee delays Roosevelt court bill hearings until next week and the executive session next week may wind up testimony. The House refuses to order a congressional inquiry into un American activities and propaganda amid a liberal bloc signals.
Opposition spearhead claims victory as the chamber uses a voice vote to side track a proposed investigation resolution. Critics warn the move undermines oversight while supporters say it preserves order and focus.
Raleigh April 8 The board of awards and the school commission will meet tomorrow to let contracts for 800 new school buses funded by a $600,000 appropriation from the general assembly.
An ad promotes a 25 cent bladder flush tablet remedy from Mann Drug Stores and Eckerd's of High Point. It claims to ease nighttime urination frequent desire burning backache and leg pains by flushing the bladder using plant leaves juniper oil and six other ingredients with a money back guarantee in four days if not satisfied.
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