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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1937
Page
2
Carolina forecast shows fair and cool conditions with light winds tonight. Tuesday brings more fair skies and cooler temperatures with possible light frost in the extreme west. Winds shift north to Jacksonville region with overcast tonight in the north and west portions.
Government sources deny territorial gains while noting strong enemy fire and forced mine modifications. Insurgent claims cite Francoist brigades moving into peaks north of Bibar and seizing hills near Zaldi bar three miles west of Bibar as Basque munitions and Catholic deputy reports surface from the Basque capital.
A Derby Queenly Queen advances on the front south and east of Bilbao. A government communique says there is no new enemy attack. The Basque defense council reports Eibar defenders taking new positions to prevent encirclement of the manufacturing center.
The new law enlarges the National Bituminous Coal Commission to set minimum prices, issue a fair trade code for producers, and impose fines of 19 percent of mine sale prices on violators. It can also fix maximum prices to curb runaway markets, with minimal opposition compared to the previous measure.
Heavy selling swept market leaders to New Year lows with many stocks dropping over 5 points. Foreign selling and rumors of action to curb gold inflow spurred the retreat led by U S Steel Bethlehem Crucible Steel Republic and other major names while domestic staples slipped and bonds remained quiet.
Congress moves forward on a coal regulation bill despite no public hearings. The measure creates seven commissioners each earning $10,000 annually and grants the price fixing authority directly to the commission. The United Mine Workers favored the act though it adds few labor provisions beyond a policy endorsement for collective bargaining.
A British book attacking the exiled king faced withdrawal after a 48 hour ultimatum from the Duke’s legal team. Edward ordered actions through his solicitor A G Allen, threatening an injunction if the book was not withdrawn and an apology issued. Publishers and legal reps confer before a formal statement.
Fasteeth powder offers a pleasant way to secure dentures with no sour taste or discomfort. Deodorizes and enables comfortable eating. available in three sizes from local druggists.
Report notes publishers withdrew the volume to avoid rehashing the abdication crisis ahead of the May 12 coronation and due to the tendency of English juries to award substantial damages in such cases.
The court ruled an 1871 Georgia anti insurrection law unconstitutional as it reviews social security challenges. Angelo Herndon, a Cincinnati communist organizer, was jailed years ago for 18 to 20 years. Senate honors Senator Bachman on death while Latimer withdraws from Social Security board nomination amid party concerns. Civil Liberties panel probes Harlan County coal field union activity.
Johnstown residents flee to higher ground as the Conemaugh and Stony Creek rivers flood downtown, submerging Main Street to two feet and flooding surrounding streets and homes. Bethlehem Steel mill closes as flood waters rise toward 17.7 feet, washing away a foot bridge and disrupting trolley and rail service.
Ambassador Joseph E. Davies, envoy to Soviet Russia, sprained his back when he slipped on a rug and remained confined to his Washington apartment. He canceled a Clinton ceremony to receive a Doctor of Laws degree. Hull planned to present it at his home and Davies would deliver a broadcast acceptance. Senator Byrnes and Dwight Austin were also slated to receive degrees.
Greta Garbo, the Swedish star, was served with a subpoena in a Los Angeles street moment after a long pursuit by a process server. The suit, brought by H. Pitzpatrick for David Shratter, alleges a loan of 10,500 dollars made in 1924. Trial tentatively set for May.
Judge I M Meekins in Raleigh urges grand jury to have faith in God and country. He says the constitution provides judges serve while of good behavior and notes the court cannot enforce laws, only interpret them. He cites about 400000 Supreme Court cases heard, with 77 on constitutional questions.
More than 500 Woodmen of the World members paraded in Hendersonville reporting a North Carolina membership rise of 5 266 during the year. Farrar Newberry the general secretary announced 180 000 new members in two years and assets increasing 11 870 908 to 122 985 900. Dora Tally A C Fabian and Effie Rogers spoke on the convention program.
Waynick makes no comment on the 1937 expansion of membership to 11 for six year terms including D. Collins Barnes Hertford D. B. McCrary Randolph and others. Governor names A. S. Brower to the budget commission and awards board with J. H. Clark reelected to the same groups.
The seven rescued crew members of the British schooner Charles and Vernon plan to travel by train to Nova Scotia after being landed in Norfolk. Royal master Sylvester Dunphy and six others—Cepa Breton, George Elford, Edward Forgernon, Charles Morey, Samuel Farrell, Leo Rice, and Neville King—were saved Saturday by the Ford Motor Company Freighter Lake Ormoc about 140 miles northeast of Cape Henry. The vessel, sailing from Philadelphia to Hamilton Bermuda with coal, reported that four ships passed without aiding or signaling distress.
The Theatre Owners association of North Carolina reported to Secretary of State Thad Bur e that it paid 1194.10 for H. B and Buchanan of Hendersonville as its legislative counsel during the 1937 legislature. The Carolinas branch of the Associated General Contractors listed a 200 dollar fee to A. D. Folger of Mt. Airy.
Mrs. W. B. Murphy announced that at least 15 North Carolina Democratic women will attend a regional arts conference in Atlanta on Wednesday and Thursday. Murphy will speak Thursday afternoon on advancing toward a 60 50 goal focusing on equal representation of women in the party.
New Orleans on April 26 reports cotton futures fell 13 to 15 points at the open under selling pressure from weak Liverpool cables. May opened at 12.32, July 13.02, October 12.45, December 12.91, and January 12.04.
Chester Woolfolk a 26 year old laundry truck driver testifies as the defense introduces his name into the Denhardt murder case. Prosecutors say he was told not to speak to reporters and efforts to locate him have failed. Woolfolk reportedly drove Verna Garr Taylor home from the laundry and is shielded by authorities as witnesses discuss blood spots on the general's overcoat.
Observers said compromise on unemployment insurance provisions and on validity of supplementary state laws could affect tomorrow's committee session. Arguments were heard April 8 and 9 and a noon ruling on old age pension provisions might come before adjournment. Opponents plan to split the bill into two measures to test votes. Senate vote prospects show a 9 to 9 split if lines hold.
The 14th amendment liberty guarantees are cited as justices rule the Reconstruction era insurrection law invalid. The Fulton County Superior Court found the statute too vague to provide a clear standard of guilt. The act criminalized attempts to persuade others to join resistance to state authority and imposed capital punishment with possible mercy sentence of five to twenty years.
Union mine workers at Roda Stonega and Inman collieries of Stonega Coal and Coke to return to work after votes ending a closed shop strike. About 1,500 workers affected plus 600 at Imboden colliery return after Saturday vote. District 28 president to confer with Blue Diamond Coal for local settlement as 1,000 to 2,000 miners idle at St Charles.
Beatrice Bullock a Black girl was killed instantly when struck by an automobile near here. Roy Stott a 26 year old Wilson County man was held in $1 000 bail by officers.
Several High Point defendants pleaded guilty in Guilford Superior Court and were sentenced by Judge Frank Armstrong. Arthur Johnson and Julius Brown faced 16 to 24 months for breaking into High Point Furniture and stealing elevator parts, with Johnson receiving an additional 12 to 18 months for a separate break in. J. C. Dunlap and George Ned Worthy were tied to multiple thefts including Hinson Cafe and Hi-Penn Oil, with Dunnap also facing a seven year term suspended on good behavior. Frank Ethridge and Richard Tink Tysinger received 16 to 24 months for car theft and drunk driving, while Blain Norman drew six months for a car theft and 90 days for DUI, nonconcurrent.
The Labor Board actions end a four month hearing on the Carnegie-Illinois challenge to its employee representation plan. The CIO's claim that the plan amounted to a company union met with observers expecting dismissal. Nine company asserted it would not interfere with workers rights to organize bargain or join unions and would withdraw recognition from current employee representation plans.
Chicago April 26 AP stock worded report shows varied produce pricing and grading terms. Listings include firm creamery scores 93 and 92, extras 30 to 31, standards and centralized carrot metrics, and current receipts and storage figures, indicating market conditions for dairy and produce with mixed quality indicators.
An advertisement promotes a quick relief for morning after headaches and neuralgia with a BO formula. It urges keeping a package handy and offers 10c and 35c prices or doses at fountain stands.
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