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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
2
Government officials discuss three large farm aid projects in a $1.35 billion tenancy program and a $1.5 billion appropriation plan. They foresee possible funding shifts to avoid new taxes if commerce and industry rebound. The House approves a $61 million bill to cut stream diversion while the Senate delays amid lengthy hearings.
Rumor claims comedian Ken Murray and New York debutante Florence Heller are soon to announce their engagement. The candid Hollywood photo shows Heller visiting as speculation swirls around a possible marriage.
Senator Logan of Kentucky said he might back a compromise to add only two justices to the Supreme Court. The president proposed one new justice for each over 70 retiree, aiming to reshape the bench with a scalable approach.
Waynick earns powerful support in Guilford county and across the state for reappointment to head the commission. Backers point to his “Herculean” prison system reforms praised nationwide, with endorsements from the Guilford County Board of Commissioners High Point city council and many residents. George W. Coan Jr. is seen as Waynick’s main rival, with others speculating about a dark horse. Regardless, Waynick has earned broad admiration for his handling of the job.
Funeral services for Professor Edward E. Curtright will be at First Baptist church Friday at 5 p.m. Interment follows at Greenhill cemetery. In deference to his wish to be buried at sundown, the service time was set to 5 p.m. The remains will be at the church from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday.
J B Spencer executor for the BE E B Spencer estate announces Penny Brothers auctioneers to sell the Spencer homeplace on the Greensboro road. The property has been subdivided with many plaza plots to be sold Saturday. Public urged to watch Friday Enterprise for full details.
A westerner wrote a book omitting the letter E. A recent novel’s title mirrors this gimmick. As poppies go on sale this season, a neighbor’s seven year old seeks to trade his spankings for something else.
Cincinnati April 22 The Reds plan to avoid on field brawls this season by adding August Brittain a six foot catcher weighing 195 pounds known for his fighting reputation with Fort Worth of the Texas league Brittain joins the scrappy club after their exhibition antics under manager Re ey Dressen and veteran players in early games.
Philadelphia April meeting of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers heard Earl Constantine condemn union activity as revealing government weakness. He cited Philadelphia strikes where workers from many plants were moved from machines to picket others. Directors reelected included A. H. Carr, Joseph Davenport, Henry Herbst, Robert Huffman, and Marshall Moss.
The annual tri state hospital conference for Virginia and the Carolinas opened in Raleigh with over 500 hospital superintendents, business managers, supervisors, and officials expected to attend. The North Carolina Dietetic Association joined the event for the sessions.
Construction activity in North Carolina surged in March with 618 permits issued across 21 cities. Statewide authorized work totaled 1,961,486 dollars, up 81.7 percent from March 1935 and 77.6 percent from February, led by Raleigh with 422,840 dollars and Charlotte with 272,931 dollars.
In St Louis a push button allows pedestrians to manage crossing signals. Officials emphasize safeguarding the device from young children to prevent mishaps and keep intersections orderly.
The wife of a renowned golfer filed for divorce arguing incompatibility and dissatisfaction in the marriage. She recalled him as not a bad fellow yet believes the union has deteriorated beyond repair, prompting legal separation proceedings.
Prime Minister Baldwin said Britain would participate in discussing U.S. war debt only if a thorough investigation suggested a good chance of success and proper preparation existed. He cited Hitler’s Berlin statement promising to attend an international conference for economic cooperation if Roosevelt or another major power called it.
ASHEBORO April 22 Chief of Police Dewny Bulla moved into a newly added second room after the police department expanded from a single upstairs room at Fayetteville and Sunset. The room holds a cot an old mantel clock a desk and a bulletin board displaying pictures of various public enemies.
Wally counts days until reuniting with Mrs Simpson while wedding plans advance. Coronation of King George VI set for May 12, with mid May the earliest reunion date. Divorce case deemed finished by authorities except for a final decree awaiting technicalities, possibly next Tuesday.
An old advertising pitch touts Marmola tablets as a simple remedy for excess fat. It claims a gland and a daily drop system can melt away fat without dieting or exercise, urging readers to buy from a "famous medical laboratory" and noting the formula is printed on the package.
In northern Spain Basque capital Bilbao loyal to Madrid endures starvation as a blockade challenges relief. A freighter broke insurgent lines while British ships wait at St Jean de Luz to attempt a food corridor. Basque defenders claim successes at Nabao and Blorrie sectors as insurgents report gains on multiple fronts.
Captain Bertil Nilsens aged 45 master of the motorship Sandhamn of Stockholm Sweden was found dead in his quarters aboard ship. Dr R C Smith Carteret county coroner said Nilsens died of natural causes.
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