17 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1937
Page
1
Representatives of GM Canada and 3,700 strikers accept Premier Hepburn’s invitation to a 2 pm peace conference in Toronto. The talks follow UAW moves and a history of delays, with related labor actions including a threatened railroad strike and a federal mediation board study.
Durham April 17 six independent scientists report evidence of extra sensory perception in card tests at Duke University. Prof J R Rhine and colleagues say an average of six correct guesses in 25 runs exceeds chance by 142 to 1, suggesting significance but not proof of telepathy.
New York April 17 Mild support appeared for leading stocks in today's market and a number of specialties rose slightly. Dealings were exceptionally quiet with many issues held in a restricted area. Some major commodities staged a modest comeback amid world-wide cash movements tied to peace moves and rumors of an arms conference.
Ontario Premier Hepburn demanded resignations from Labor Minister David A. Crolsright and Attorney General Arthur W. Roebuck after they showed unwillingness to back his hard line against the GM Oshawa strike. The move aimed to keep the cabinet united against what Hepburn called the forces of John L. Lewis and communism. The Oshawa strike was led by the U A W affiliated with the Lewis Committee for Industrial Organization.
Basque forces defending Bilbao claim to have halted advances by Franco forces led by German officers on the northern Bay of Biscay coast. Madrid remains under pressure as insurgents shell the city and government troops respond. Frontline activity spreads to Teruel and Huesca as Catalan troops press a ring attempt around the Aragon capital.
The American Society of Newspaper Editors declared by resolution that editors see no impropriety in organizing newsroom editorial staff but oppose journalists affiliating with trade unionists. They said journalists are professionals not artisans. one negative vote came from J. Charles Poe. They backed state bills protecting press sources and opposed Congress restricting newspapers owning radio stations.
New York bank robbery suspects Robert Suhay and Alfred Powers were captured by rural officers in Omaha after a bold jailbreak in Topeka. Federal agents spirited them from jail, they fled south toward Topeka but surrendered in a Nebraska town after losing their way. They had kidnapped a country physician who treated Suhay’s bullet wound.
Governors and representatives from Florida and Georgia plan a 2 PM meeting in Valdosta to forestall a tariff war centered on a Georgia $200 wholesalers tax on out-of-state seafoods. Georgia Governor Rivere expresses confidence in a satisfactory settlement amid protests from Florida lawmakers.
April 17 in Gastonia Ray Nixon of Charlotte chair man of the committee for industrial organization unionization drive in North Carolina said today A. W. Hinson had been appointed Gaston county C. LO organizer.
The United States Chamber of Commerce interpreted the Supreme Court ruling on April 17 saying Congress does not regulate manufacturing hours wages or similar terms in interstate commerce cases. It noted the railroad decision of March 29 upholding private employment terms and stated ongoing employer rights include open shop access controls and firing for breach of contract. The chamber will discuss the National Labor Relations Act at its April meeting and provided a summary of the decision noting some employer rights are expressly confirmed while others remain for future cases.
Two Davidson College students died and a third was critically injured when their car failed to negotiate a curve on the Charlotte Mathews highway near Charlotte. Archie Campbell Cline Jr of Concord died en route to hospital. Hoxie M Thompson Jr of Houston Texas was killed instantly. David McMillan of Norfolk Virginia was seriously injured.
About 350,000 residents of greater Akron, the nation's rubber capital, begin a weekend with no street car or bus service as union officials report no progress in peace talks with the Akron Transportation Co. The strike leaves the region to rely on private cars or walking for travel.
North Carolina Baraca Philathea Union holds 25th annual convention with officer elections and 1938 convention planning. Memorial services to be led by Bishop J K Pfohl at First Baptist Church at 4 pm. Joint banquet at Sheraton Hotel features Dean P B Lindley as speaker. A B Saleeby presided. Dr Faust and Mrs Coe led secret sessions.
The senate civil liberties committee weighed action against Harlan county coal official Richard C. Tackett over alleged efforts to intimidate witness Ted Creech of R. W. Creech Coal. Tackett claimed Creech misremembered a court remark after being intoxicated.
Approximately 350 alumni and visitors attended Founders Day exercises at Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory on April 17.
Government cotton specialists report global exports by six main producers reached 8,046,000 bales in the season’s last eight months, up from 7,880,000. The United States provided 51 percent of world exports, down from 69 percent last season and the 10 year average, while British India Egypt Brazil and Argentina gained share.
Detroit April 17 Ed Hall vice president of the United Automobile Workers said charges might be filed with the National Labor Relations Board against Ford Motor Co Ford official said Hall had changed his mind Hall had spoken of charges over a Kansas City plant beating of two Ford employees Oshawa Ontario Homer Martin UAW president vowed to have Henry Ford on the run by Monday and mentioned but did not discuss the charges with the labor board
In Baltimore harbor the steamship Yorktown carrying 42 passengers and the freighter Alamar collided injuring two passengers and unsettling others. Both ships reached port under their own power. The Yorktown operates on the Norfolk Baltimore run.
Statesville reports Rep. R. L. Doughton will address Iredell County commencement ceremonies. The date is April 17 and the speaker's visit highlights the graduation events for the region.
Washington April 17 The Senate judicial committee voted to close hearings on the Roose court bill by April 28.
April 17 in Kansas City reports a heated dispute over censoring a 66 word speech by Senator Burton K Wheeler about Roosevelt’s court plan. Kansas officials call the remarks partisan and biased while opponents argue censorship biased the film. Debate centers on extending hearings and potential Supreme Court justice appointment terms for over 75 retirees.
A chancery judge dismissed a bid to force the University of Tennessee to admit a Negro applicant. Chancellor Lois D Bejach ruled that allowing entry would amount to legislative action not granted to the courts and thus refused the petition by William R RedmIl for admission to the university’s school of pharmacy or alternative instruction.
Washington April 17. William H Smathers delayed taking the oath as United States senator from New Jersey due to state business. His aged father 86 and mother 84 residents of Waynesville North Carolina could not attend. Sister Adora Smathers joined in Washington to witness the ceremony.
In Bucharest on April 17, the Romanian government faced rising tension after the banishment of ex Prince Nicholas. Officials feared a pro Nazi coup and possible actions by the Iron Guard, which resented not being consulted before the exile. The cabinet authorized strong measures to repress political disturbances.
Fifty pilots billeted at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Md began a weekend rest from five days of aerial war games with the wing general headquarters force. The war was called off today for a rest and tomorrow to resume practice. Only dummy ammunition has been used so far in the attack on Langley Field and guard ships at ginja Beach. Col. Walter Frank commanding here said real bombs would be dropped next week.
Miss Emma Mae Hough missing after a bas ed in White Oak creek near Brunswick was found dead today a mile from the scene. Identified by her father R. M. Hough of Lakeland, the body was recovered by coast guard crew.
Industries rebounded in the latest week led by autos with the Associated Press index rising to 104.9 percent of the 1929-30 average from 104.1. Chrysler strike tied and production caught up. mills and rail freight improved though still below peak due to slower early movement through the Great Lakes.
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