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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
2
Weather forecast notes probable rain tonight and Friday across central North Carolina and South Carolina with a warmer coast. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville vary from south to northeast with overcast skies and occasional showers along the coast.
The scene centers on a partisan clash as Democrats from the south oppose labor standards and anti lynching measures in a special session filibuster. Senate promises not to block a vote when Congress reconvenes. Administration aims to send the crop control bill to the White House by January 15. Four senators stay through Christmas to study House and Senate differences.
Seven miners died when a half ton rock collapsed onto the descending cage at a Capetown mine. The accident occurred today, blocking shaft progress and prompting emergency responses. Mahabalipuram in southern India features a vast stone bowl carved from solid rock used by ancient native kings to feed subjects during religious feasts.
Washington officials announce the Senate unemployment investigation starting January 4 will broaden into a study of the recession. Testimony will include government and industry leaders such as John D. Biggers Isador Lubin Secretary Perkins and John L. Lewis.
The troopship Dunera, which departed Southampton yesterday, may reach Hongkong with more troops than anticipated. Dispatch of thousands of Japanese soldiers to South China signals an intensified effort against key seaports, heightening British concern over its interests in the area.
The High Point police and fire departments host their annual banquet tonight at 6:30 at Fire Station No. 1 on North Wrenn Street. Attorney Thomas J. Gold will deliver the principal speech after dinner. A joint committee has arranged a special entertainment program. Attendance includes officers, firemen, and specially invited guests.
Japanese forces accelerate attacks along the Ningpo railway corridor and encircle Hangchow’s seaport. Refugees from Canton Tsingtao Hankow fled toward safety as consuls in the area of Shanghai received warnings. American Chinese and foreign evacuees seek ships Marblehead Pope and Sacramento for escape.
The Empty Stocking Fund will deliver Christmas baskets to needy families Friday morning. Donations listed include multiple residents and groups totaling 82,826.75 with earlier acknowledgments and corrected misprint of 6.50 from 5.50. Contributions come from individuals and clubs including professional men and local businesses.
At the South Main and Russell streets intersection last night four cars collided when Walter Femester, Negro, 633 Fairview Street, struck the rear of the line. Three drivers were stationary at a signal. Femester was arrested on charges of reckless driving improper brakes and no driver's license.
Butter prices steady with creamery specials at 93 score 35 to 35 percent extras 92 at 34 percent and extra firsts 90 to 91 at 32 to 33 percent. Eggs steady with receipts 2244, refrigerator extras 21 percent, standards 21 percent, firsts 20 percent, others unchanged.
Edna Holloway of 225 West Russell Street reported an unidentified Black man snatched her purse on Willowbrook Street and fled through an alley. She identified him as the assailant. police have not arrests. The purse held about $2.
A 150 pound dog halted traffic inside a Philadelphia restaurant by sitting and refusing to move. A waiter resolved the standstill by presenting a hot dog on a string and dragging the steaming sausage to the street, with the dog following nose to the ground.
In Yellowstone National Park the Atlantic and Pacific creeks meet at Two Ocean Pass, allowing water from each river to flow into both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, a rare hydrological phenomenon.
Army planes and police boats hunted Boston harbor for Corporal Harold J. Kraner 35 of Winthrop after his parachute descent at a Christmas party ended with him in the water. The tragedy unfolded as wind swept him from 1500 feet during a Santa Claus jump. Coast guard crews recovered two injured air port personnel and a police officer was hurt when a search plane collided with a patrol car.
The article notes marbles, a classic American boys sport, have roots dating back at least 3000 years, highlighting long standing play and cultural value.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt flies to Seattle Washington for a Christmas visit to her daughter Mrs John Boettiger and family. White House aides say the trip was decided last night by the President and the First Lady as most of the Roosevelt clan heads to Washington for Christmas but Mrs Boettiger cannot travel due to illness.
Peggy Garcia a 24 year old dancer and former hatcheck girl was freed from a bigamy indictment today in New York. The case previously charged her with marrying Taylor Guin in Salem Virginia in 1925 and later Michael La Rocca in New York in 1936 without a divorce. La Rocca pleaded guilty to bigamy and was placed on probation after agreeing to support his first wife and three children.
In Lima Buddy Knox stopped Al Reed in the 1st round. In Washington Johnny Hutchinson outpointed Kid Hollie over 10 rounds. In New York Baby Salvy Saban outpointed Leonard del Genio over 10. Irving Eldridge scored a technical knockout on Lou Lombardi. Charley Jackson defeated Danny Peal in six rounds.
The official naval board of inquiry into the Panay bombing arrived from Shanghai and was sent to Secretary Hull. President Roosevelt was expected to review the findings before public release. A full transcript of testimony is en route to Manila and will be flown to Washington next week. Hull said the report adds no new major points in the Japan sinking controversy.
Hull said Japan was monitoring the incident daily but no definite information on when a reply to the American note would come. He also noted no discussion with the President or naval officials about moving forward the Pacific war games, now set for March 14 to April the annual fleet exercises.
Leonard Morris aged 22 told Magistrate A C Marcus his car was damaged due to a dire plug and visibility problems. Marion McKenna 20 admitted slapping him in the face amid a quarrel, saying it was her fault.
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