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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
2
Thomas A. Pai aged 67, a prominent McDowell County farmer, died of a heart attack on a street here today.
The High Point Civil Service Commission overstepped bounds by increasing penalties for city employees, says City Attorney Grover H. Jones in an opinion requested by City Manager E. M. Knox. He holds the commission cannot raise demerits or punishments assigned by department heads but may reduce them after investigation. The ruling directly affects the demotion case of S. Battley of the police department from sergeant to patrolman, potentially restoring him with back pay.
The commission opined that rules must align with the act but be enforced by the department head. Demerits are not entered until the employee is notified and allowed to respond by letter. The commission lacks authority to increase penalties set by department heads, city manager, or similar authorities.
At 11 14 last night two cars collided at Park and Lake Streets injuring Audrey Hawkins 18 Delbert Davis 17 and O C Johnson 27 all of High Point route 4 Hankins and Davis received treatment at Guilford General Hospital Johnson had minor injuries Drivers Johnson and Robert Deaton face reckless driving charges Yow s ambulance answered the call
Formal opening announced by E C Atkinson and D S Neill as exclusive Pontiacs and GMC Trucks agents in High Point. New South Wrenn Street facility features modern service department, full export sales staff, and extensive parts stock. Local figures from Roxboro and Greensboro join, with a large sales force and a "super-modern" used car lot, Sunbeam heating unit and fully equipped shop.
The article notes U S charges about interception of vessels under a combat area order. It cites Britain's response under the neutrality act prohibiting American ships from European west coast commerce between Bergen and northern Spain. It argues that blockade breach justifications for interfering with American vessels or cargoes are unlikely to arise.
Former President and colleagues in Belgian relief offer to administer a nationwide fund with Ed gar Rickard leading the office at the Graybar Building New York. Emergency supplies can be obtained in Norway and Sweden while awaiting shipment from the United States with press and volunteers aiding speed and reducing overhead. Contributions of any size are welcomed as a sign of sympathy.
The Albemarle Music Festival Association promotes a Winter Music Festival in Elizabeth City on December 17 with citywide events and performances planned.
City health department reports a large German shepherd owned by A H Newsome on West Lexington Avenue extension infected with rabies and biting several dogs on East Lexington Avenue Winston road and C C Camp road last Friday and Saturday. Most dogs were killed or treated. no people bitten. Dr R A Herring urges owners to observe pets for three weeks if a similar dog is seen.
Receipts in the first phase of the 1939 High Point Christmas seal drive total $456.76, up from $415.17 last year, with Mrs. E. W. Freeze Jr. noting the program allows all to contribute one cent per seal. The tuberculos is association leader stressed the annual sale builds a broader defense against tuberculosis and reflects local pride in meeting quotas.
Reports indicate neutral vessels and the Red fleet gained recognition for blockade activity. The German steamer Oliva was fired on by a Russian submarine near Mantyluoto Finland. Russian warships bombarded Finland's southern coast but were repelled at undisclosed coastal positions.
A German editor warns that peace in the southeast requires a general adjustment and that Hungary and Bulgaria cannot lead a bloc after losses. He argues it is better for Germany to deal with each nation separately and condemns ententes as excuses. Berlin fears blocs including Holland and Belgium.
The British steamer Thomas Walton, 4460 tons, sank in Vestfjord on the northern Norwegian coast after an unexplained explosion. Sixteen of her 46 crew were killed. several survivors were rescued by a German ship and landed at Bodoe, Norway.
Kennedy said he would have remarks for the President about U S merchant marine operations affected by the war. He arrived in New York Wednesday and formerly chaired the United States Maritime Commission.
Local forecast for North Carolina shows fair conditions tonight and Saturday with colder nights. Strong northwest winds diminish Saturday, shifting to north and northeast in southern portions. overall weather remains fair with moderate to fresh winds at Hatters lO and Hatteras to Jacksonville.
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