11 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
1
Buenos Aires reports six developments in the inter-American peace conference. US Argentine Brazilian delegations showed unity on Cordell Hull’s security pact, while Brazil and Argentina reportedly advanced toward a revised Inter-American Security treaty. A Central American proposal for an Inter-American court faced stiff opposition from a hostile panel.
Martin Moore a 22 year old Negro was put to death by lethal gas at the North Carolina state prison in Raleigh for the Asheville hotel room murder of Helen Clevenger the New York University student. He denied guilt in the death chamber as ministers sang nearby and Parole Commissioner Gill noted prior confessions.
Pacific coast stevedores plan new efforts to end a 48 day strike by 27 000 maritime workers. Bridges ILMA president says he will appeal to firemen in New York and leaders pledge mass meeting in Madison Square Garden December 14 to seek East longshoremen support for ending West coast demands.
Fragmentary report notes 937 Appalachian State football team captaincy in dispute with Rovie Angell named as alternate captain with a December 11 reference.
State Street Investment Corp of Boston ordered a special dividend of 20 dollars per common share plus the regular 75 cent quarterly payment. U S Leather Co declares a four dollar per share dividend on arrears for prior preferred stock payable December 24 to stock on record December 18. Equity Corporation declares an initial 25 cent per common share dividend payable December 23 to holders of record December 15.
Charles Duke of the College of William and Mary athletic committee announced Tommy Dowler will resign from the coaching staff effective June 1. The resignation was disclosed in Williamsburg Virginia on December 11.
London reports on December 11 AP notes Edward VII, after his abdication, is unlikely to need a job. Speculation centers on whether he will still receive the Duchy of Cornwall and Duchy of Lancaster revenues, totaling about £113,000 annually, with enduring wealth rumors and private bequests from Queen Alexandra.
Bombs and shellfire raged in Madrid as Francoist insurgents and government batteries fought a three hour battle around Pozuelo and the San Fernando bridge. Officials ordered evacuation of noncombatants while guards protected the food supply amid bitter cold and snow.
The North Carolina General Assembly lower division approved the administration bill for an unemployment compensation program on second reading and recessed to midnight to finish it. The 112 affirmatives and zero negatives set the stage for likely enactment, with the special session to adjourn after the third reading.
One man died and about 36 injured in Chester during a strike confrontation outside Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock. Police say a fire engine responding to a false alarm cut through a crowd of thousands of pickets, causing the deadly incident as non strikers tried to pass the lines.
President Roosevelt plans a four hour stay in Port of Spain Trinidad during his Caribbean cruise. The Indianapolis and Chester refuel before resuming the 1,667 mile leg to Charleston with visits to Governor General Sir Murchison Fletcher and Captain Nevaisseau Latham of the Jeanne d Arc before going ashore at 10 A.M. local time.
In Dublin today a Dail Eireann bill proposed abolishing the governor general’s office and the use of the British king’s name in Irish Free State domestic affairs. The measure, led by President Eamon de Valera, aims to substitute a ceremonial head of state and limit British control to foreign affairs, with swift passage sought.
Luther H. Hodges announces three construction projects by Marshal Field and Company at Spray with total cost about $300,000. A three story extension to the Spray Bleachery and a four story reinforced concrete warehouse of 80 000 square feet will start January 1 and finish by June 1. An off site filter plant to supply water for the Spray Mills and the Draper drinking water system will begin in 1939 with a 75 000 gallon plant and a 4 000 000 gallon sewer plant capacity.
High Point residents will hear King Edward II explain reasons for abdication in a world wide radio address at 5 PM broadcast from England and heard in America. His departure from the throne follows the abdication crisis and will be aired to former subjects.
Governor Elect Clyde R Hoey and North Carolina Merchants Association officials met in Raleigh to seek a smoother sales tax system. Hoey and Revenue Commissioner A J Maxwell promised stricter enforcement and fewer irritations for merchants and the public.
Raleigh dispatch reports State Forester J. S. Holmes urged North Carolinians to avoid reckless destruction of small trees shrubs and flowers along state roadways during the Christmas season to protect natural beauty and public property.
The article profiles Albert Frederick Arthur George known as Bertie, the new King of Britain. It highlights his shy start, health issues, and a wartime service background, noting a self-made rise to the throne after his brother abdicated, with mentions of his railments and bulldog grit.
Mrs. Wallis Simpson, linked to King Edward's abdication, expects to obtain her final divorce decree without complications. A spokesman said she has no plans to meet Edward and will stay in southern France for several weeks. Gendarmes and Scotland Yard are mentioned in the surrounding report.
London action follows Edward VIII’s abdication today. Albert Frederick Arthur George becomes George VI at 1 52 p m GMT with royal assent given by a commission. Prime Minister Baldwin greets the new king outside Piccadilly, while parliaments prepare oaths of allegiance and future messages.
Cloudy conditions with occasional rain in eastern North Carolina tonight and Saturday. West and central portions turn cooler tonight and Saturday. South Carolina sees rain tonight and cooler, with Saturday mostly cloudy. Winds vary from Hatteras to Jacksonville and Sandy Hook to Hatteras with light to moderate rain and shifting directions.
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