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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1939
Page
2
An attacked post defended itself vigorously and fought hand to hand. The enemy was driven back with heavy losses leaving arms and material in our possession. Two prisoners were taken but escaped by using our fire and rejoining our lines.
Reports say Finnish shore batteries sank a Russian patrol ship off Kotka while ten foot cratered forests mark shell impacts. Finnish communique omits losses but notes hundreds of enemy casualties as forces move toward Pitkajarvi and Salmijarvi with tanks aircraft and trucks.
Finnish reports say Russian troops faced severe artillery fire and were driven back as they advanced across the frozen isthmus toward Tolvajarvi near the frontier. Finns claim ongoing spoils of war and a push toward a conclusion in Suomussalmi as a Russian crossing attempt seeks to cut Finland in two.
Federal prosecutors say Bookniga Corporation formed in New York in 1938 and dissolved in 1939 after officers refused to register. Mezhkina published Russian and English calendars. Liskin and Bush identified as president and VP. Weinberg a U S citizen. A new firm Bookniga, Inc. with two Russian employees at Amtorg followed.
Federal prosecutors said two Amtorg officials Boris Nikolsky and I A Ilyian appeared before the grand jury in New York but refused to testify on grounds of possible incriminating questions. The second corporation reportedly complied with the registration act.
The hearing record shows Miller denying seeking a job with any company while at the Board as a goon squad accusation from regional offices is noted. The committee also reviews a pre resignation report by Krivonos alleging Miller bid for a "juicy job" with industry. Edwin S. Smith repudiates bias claims amid Saposs memorandum on not taking sides in CIO AFL controversy.
A memorandum cited by Smith is described as endorsing one side’s position, while Smith says he does not recall which speech it referred to or if Saposs’ suggestions led to any changes.
The plan calls for Senate ratification of each new trade agreement and binding congressional action. Officials warn the Anglo American deal spans over 500 products and 21 nations, requiring vast Senate time. Provisional six month tariff suspensions, extended quotas for petroleum cattle and shoes, and class based concessions limit broad reductions.
Texans discuss James R. Garner as the only Democrat likely to win next election. Supporters praise his blend of liberal and conservative values and long political experience. Critics note his conservatism and New Deal stance while middle voters seek a mix of Roosevelt policies.
Nazi and British ministers clash over Graf Spee in Montevideo harbor with Uruguayan deadline set for Sunday evening. Captain Langsdorff awaits Hitler’s command to break through British watch. internment or escape loom as cruisers Ajax Achilles and Cumberland shadow the scene.
Allied reports place French battleship Dunkerque and British battlecruiser Renown along with Ark Royal en route to Rio de Janeiro to block Graf Spee’s exit. Unconfirmed Rome radio hint mentions Admiral Scheer heading toward Montevideo with submarines. Spee turns toward harbor breakwater as officers and officials transfer between ship and shore amid crowd sightings.
At St Paul Senator Wheeler says Roosevelt may not seek a third term and he would be available if needed. Holt notes Garner has a large following and could be a formid able nominee if Roosevelt abstains from the nomination.
The piece notes CIO leader John L. Lewis denouncing Garner over labor bill actions and predicting continued opposition as Garner considers a 1940 presidential bid. Roosevelt remains silent on Garner's nomination statement with White House officials relaying the reply.
Senator Bailey of North Carolina touts Garner as a strong candidate with broad party support and many friends in the state, signaling favorable prospects for Garner within the party.
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