26 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1938
Page
1
Joe Louis will defend the heavyweight title against Max Schmeling in a June 22 bout at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs announced the last minute decision as the two fighters prepare for the championship fight.
Jersey City police chief Walsh said Olive Sapaco confessed to killing 23 year old Anthony D'Andrea and forcing his son to help stuff the body in a barrel. D'Andrea, who studied voice, was found in a Hoboken vacant lot after being reported missing since Saturday.
H P Crowell president of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad announced a 25 percent reduction in the company's personnel effective May 1. He cited a drop in traffic over the state controlled carrier as the reason for the measure.
Rollie Hemsley catcher for the Cleveland Indians was reinstated by Vice President Slapnicka after a suspension and fine for training-rule violation. He was ordered to join the team in Chicago, with the rest of the squad already en route. The official said everything is all right and Hemsley would depart for Chicago.
Governor Hoey appoints A A F Seawell to the state supreme court and selects Harry McMullan to succeed Seawell as attorney general. McMullan to name a new assistant later. Seawell to serve as associate justice until November elections.
London April 26 the government increases income tax from 26 to 27 1 2 percent and raises the pound rate from five shillings to five shillings sixpence for the 1938 39 fiscal year. Sir John Simon says total needs reach 944 398 000 pounds up 81 500 000 from last year and tea and oil duties also rise. The move targets most families nationwide.
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese civilians flee Suchow area as Japanese forces press toward Buchow railway junction. Japanese naval command reshuffled top officers amid broader push by 200000 troops from Shantung into Northern Kiangsu, with Chiang Kai-shek ordering counter–attacks along the Yi river and surrounding towns.
From Hendaye on the Spanish frontier April 26 rebels report a wide coastal advance along Albocacer to Alcala de Chivert, aiming toward Castellon de la Plana as government counterattacks claim gains. Government outlets say rebels were driven back behind the center and that Madrid reinforces northern lines.
In Kingston Jamaica on April 26 a twin motor Pan American flying boat ditched 30 miles at sea due to motor trouble. A passing steamer rescued twelve passengers and four crew, transferring them to the Cavina. Pan American officials in Miami reported no injuries. The flight was from Santiago Cuba to Kingston Jamaica.
Four persons died and several injured when a med re and A wagon collided 12 miles south of Newport Arkansas on April 26. The dead include Fannie Torain Billy Torain two unidentified WPA laborers and Judie McDonald a schoolboy was critically injured.
Postmaster General James A. Farley dedicated Newton's new $60,000 post office praising the town's growth and postal business as proof of government policy. He recalled Newton's 1844 first post office and noted 1846 receipts of $40.83 with $20.97 postmaster pay. last year receipts reached $21,000.
Robert McLean, president of the Philadelphia Bulletin, was elected President of the Associated Press. He succeeds Frank B. Noyes of the Washington Star, who retired after 38 years. W. H. Cowles of the Spokane Spokesman-Review became first vice president and Paul Patterson of the Baltimore Sun became second vice president.
Representative Taber of New York charged Harry Hopkins inspired chain letter propaganda supporting Roosevelt’s pump priming program. He cited anonymous letters to the president from a Detroit based corporation and a petition form claiming to spread “new propaganda” against the recovery program.
Charlotte, N C April 26 AP 8 P Brewer Carolina administrator of the Textile Workers organizing committee said he expected an early reply to an appeal filed with the surplus commodities corporation for aid to 42 000 idle South Carolina textile workers Brewer wired J W Tapp of Washington president of the corporation yesterday that South Carolina faced with definitely the most acute emergency in the textile industry to date He said 10 000 of the 42 000 face permanent unemployment due to abolition of the third shift in Palmetto mills
President Roosevelt signed a bill to reestablish the regular army reserve. The measure is expected to add about 75,000 trained men available for immediate mobilization in case of war.
Philadelphia April 26 The trade practice committee of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers approved a non deceptive description of material content for each pair of hosiery The three hundred members assembled for the opening of the annual session will present the committee report to the Federal Trade Commission in a Philadelphia hearing tomorrow The board of directors for three years elected James M Heverley Batiton New York Prneet Bleok John Hromias New York J F Millia High Forest New York and George C Szabo Knoxville Tennessee
The state department told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that it believed Italy and Japan violated international treaties in actions toward Ethiopia and China. Sumner Welles, acting secretary of state, cited prior official statements on treaty obligations. The letter responded to a request about which nations have breached treaties to which the U.S. is a signatory.
Former Vice President Charles G. Dawes underwent an operation for appendicitis Sunday night and was reported in satisfactory condition at Roosevelt Hospital. A hospital bulletin issued at 9:45 a.m. said Dawes spent a quiet night and his condition was satisfactory.
A motorcade of Safety Boosters including officials visited High Point around 11 AM for 15 minutes. C M Waynick hosted at the Sheraton hotel and introduced A A F Seawell, soon to join the North Carolina Supreme Court, who praised local traffic controls and urged broader safety efforts to reduce highway deaths. D Libby Ward Jr, New Bern candidate for the house, delivered greetings from the highway safety division.
In Tirana 150 couples were united in mass weddings honoring King Zog withCountess Geraldine Apponyi. Fifteen couples wed at the sovereign's expense and 100 at municipal cost as locals selected the pairs and watched the ceremony at the city hall.
OSSINING N Y April 26 Richard Whitney former head of the New York stock exchange began a six to ten year prison term for grand larceny. While at Sing Sing he has cleaned and mopped the cell block walls with thorough care before moving to a higher cell in the old block.
Paris April 26 Premier Edouard Daladier finalizes plans for a Franco British strategy to curb Germany. Aimed at isolating Berlin and supporting Czechoslovakia, the approach includes a four power pact and extended cooperation with Italy, while opposing any broad alliance that would neutralize Britain.
A joint conference committee completed work on a compromise tax revision, aiming to raise liquor tax rates and tax future government securities. They reportedly approved raising liquor tax from 1.75 to 2.25 per gallon, with revenue estimates ranging from 19 million to 30 million dollars annually.
Washington reporters say Britain’s Air Mission began inspecting U S warplanes for possible orders. The options include allowing purchases to bolster Britain and risk a 1915 16 mindset or denying permits to avoid upsetting U S markets and suspend Army Air expansion. State Department emphasizes no formal government deal with Britain.
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