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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1937
Page
2
Local forecast calls for thundershowers in both North and South Carolina on Sunday and likely Monday. Temperatures remain warm with possible brief downpours and scattered thunder. Stay alert for localized storms and brief power outages in affected areas.
The president voiced concern over an attack on the Anti States flagship and said a naval board will determine the shell's origin. The State department said evacuations from Shanghai are settling into a system with 1700 to 1800 of about 4000 nationals already gone and more expected next week.
William Underwood, 67, a retired saw mill man and native of Randolph, died Saturday at his Miller street home after several days of illness. Survived by daughters Miss Martha Underwood and Mrs Mary Boling, and two grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM at Julian Christian church North Eastern Randolph near Liberty with interment in church cemetery.
In Washington on August 21 the Roosevelt administration pressed for judiciary reorganization allowing six new Supreme Court justices if aging incumbents did not retire. Congress approved changes to lower court procedures but did not alter the Supreme Court.
The President asked power to reshuffle federal agencies and place quasi judicial bodies under regular departments. Congress took no final action with the House approving a plan but keeping quasi judicial agencies independent while the Senate deferred.
The President recommends enactment of broad farm laws. The Congress pledges action next session to advance the measures.
The President urged passage of crop insurance legislation. The Senate approved the measure while the House deferred action, delaying final enactment.
The President requested relief totaling 1.5 billion dollars. Congress approved the amount, authorizing the needful funds.
The President sought reenactment of sugar quota legislation while Congress passed a related measure. The brief notes indicate legislative momentum on trade controls and agricultural policy during the session.
A Senate action approves a bill setting maximum hours at 40 per week and minimum wages at 40 cents an hour, amid provisions opposed by the President.
Regional planning agencies modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority are discussed but Congress remains inactive, with no legislation moving forward. The note emphasizes the lack of action and potential implications for regional development and coordination.
The President urged passage of housing and slum clearance measures as lawmakers consider reform. Congress approved federal aid for state and municipal projects, allocating funds to support local redevelopment initiatives.
The President urged Congress to revise tax law to close major loopholes. Congress subsequently passed a bill aimed at eliminating evasions and avoidance practices.
Asheboro resident Jack Siler sustained a broken collar bone three broken ribs and a broken ankle when the car he rode in overturned on a curve near Hickory around 1 30 a m on Friday while en route to Asheville. Passenger Bill Poole escaped injury and returned home. Siler, employed by The Little Castle, was taken to Memorial hospital in Hickory for convalescence.
Hendersonville report on T. D. Hazelwood, former Butler football star, hiring attorney R. L. Whitmire after being charged with ravishment and murder of his 12 year old step-daughter Gloria Hauser. Autopsy confirms assault. coroner set inquest. Hazelwood guarded in hospital as guards and family support continue.
Spanish army withdraws, coast lines stay open as insurgent columns press toward Torrelavega and Santander. Fog and rain hinder Franco's troops while Basques Santanders and Asturians defend mountain positions. tanks and infantry advance through mud.
ATLANTIC CITY N J Aug 21 The AFL executive council split over wage and hour laws with a fight once again delaying a final decision William Green led efforts in support of enactment while opponents warned of federal control harming worker freedoms The council plans hearings on inter union disputes and will report to the Denver convention in October.
The Senate adjourned sine die at 7 22 P M after a day marked by bitter intra party feuding over the low cost housing bill and the deficiency measure. Guffey and Wheeler clashed over radio statements as Republicans and Democrats argued over cotton subsidies and civil service rules for a new housing commission.
New Bern's Barden and Fayetteville’s J Bayard Clark push for a district measure if a veterans administration board finds need. Gastonia's A L Buni kle and Thomasville’s Walter Lamberth urge government spending cuts. Cooley of Nashville leads tobacco farm legislation push with Kerr and others backing. Umstead of Durham introduces a naval appropriations conference, prompting debate before rejection.
Japanese raids attacked Nanking while Chinese fighter planes countered near the Yangtze. Shanghai endured heavy fighting with mass looting and a jail break planned as Chinese authorities impose death penalties for looting. Civilian casualties mount and foreign residents face evacuation amid widespread destruction.
Police assume command as investigators pursue a nurse killer described by witnesses. A blood stained floor lamp and ransacked rooms are noted at the scene while a sandy haired student nurse suspect is named by observers.
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