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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1936

Page

2

A. F. L. Plans To Let Lewis Continue Rebellion In Peace

The American Federation of Labor will allow John Lewis to pursue his industrial union plan for mass production workers, hoping he returns to the fold. The feud pits craft union leaders backing traditional craft organization against Lewis and allied unions pushing industrial unionism. The AFL executive council pressed to stop his drive last September while he persisted with plans uniting workers across industries.

Joseph L. Miller Washington American Federation of Labor Johnn Lewis A. F. of L Knights of Labor United Mine Workers Samuel Gompers Amalgamated Clothing Workers International Ladies’ Garment Workers

Labor Council's split over union suspensions and peace moves

The council suspended ten affiliated unions for insurrection and directed George Harrison to seek a peace conference, while Lewis refused peace talks until reinstatement. The council kept to backing drives, expecting failure, with a February policy review and potential new peace maneuvers depending on Lewis's progress. The rift widens labor influence on politics and industry this winter.

Tember George Harrison Railway Clerke Lewis A. F. of L

Remains Removed From Ship Wreck In Canyon

The airliner crash near Saugus claimed 12 lives instantly as deputies labored through a thunderstorm to recover bodies. Officials from the Department of Commerce and United Air Lines planned inquiries while Coroner Frank Nance weighed an inquest.

Blom Saugus Federal Department of Commerce United Air Lines Frank Nance Los Angeles County Scott Massey Beverly Hills

Reich Cruiser Brings Action Early Today

Basque information bureau reports the Palos cargo ship captured by Biscayne patrols carried war material and a Spaniard whose identity papers were destroyed. The Basques refused to disclose the cargo details but said it was small. Koe nigsberg commander was received ashore with standard courtesies. no other German warship seen in harbor.

Ers Spain Basque Information Bureau Palos Biscayne Hilbao Koenigsberg

Berlin reports indicate torpedo boats to convoy Spanish-bound ships

Berlin reports say the Reich plans to use torpedo boats to convoy German shipping to Fascist ports like San Sebastian. Amid Palis' liberation, the French cabinet met to consider responses to perceived German evasiveness on non intervention in Spain.

Berlin Reich San Sebastian French Council of Ministers Spain Foreign Office Adolf Hitler France England Russia

Hitler Expected To Seek Time In Accepting Accord

An announcement said Adolf Hitler would likely delay accepting an accord with Mussolini before deciding to halt volunteer aid to France or grant requests for more men. Berlin sought liberty for passengers and cargo after the Paris was released from Bilbao.

Hitler Mussolini Italy France Paris Bilbao Koenigsberg Foreign Office Snd Faupel Berlin Franco Germany Spain

Neutrality Act Amendment Sparks Export License Debate

Jersey City December 29 Robert Cuse president of the Vimalert Company argues the export of commercial planes to Spain under State Department licenses will not convert them into fighting aircraft. He says replacements and engine overhauls will employ about 1500 workers for one year and notes his firm has 12 years of foreign trade experience amid high unemployment and public spending concerns.

Jersey City N. J Robert Cuse Vimalert Company, Ltd Spain State Department

Mrs Wesley Ridge Claimed By Death

Mrs Allese Ridge 38 wife of Wesley B Ridge of Sophia route one died this afternoon at 2 o clock at a local hospital after a two week hospital stay She was born in Randolph county July 24 38 years ago daughter of N E and Alice Coltrane Davis She married Wesley B Ridge January 15 1919 Surviving are her husband two sons John and Joseph Ridge a daughter Nancy Allen Ridge her father N Davis five brothers Walter Davie James Davis Jerome Wilfred and Sid Davis and two sisters Mrs Nannie Davis and Mrs Blanche Farlow all of Sophia route one Funeral services will be held at Marlboro Friends church Thursday at 11 o clock with interment in the church cemetery

Allese Ridge Wesley B. Ridge Sophia Route One Ridge Randolph County N. E Alice Coltrane Davis Marlboro Friends Church John Joseph Ridge Nancy Allen Ridge N \ Davis Walter Davie Courtland Ala James Davis High Point Jerome Wilfred Sid Davis Nannie Davis Blanche Farlow

Abduction Ties to Dual Failures and Silence

The abduction is linked with two failures and a sudden halt in activities. Dr. Mattson says no contacts were made and the situation remains a stalemate. Police note a ransom ad appeared in wanted columns to lure negotiations, with rumors and vague leads across Portland Seattle and Tacoma.

Justice Agents C. C. Bears Portland Dr. Mattson Telspapermen Seattle Tacoma Mattson Charles Ore Dan Harrison Columbia River Highway Harrison Harry Snider Washington State Patrol

Socialists claim gains in Madrid battle as siege tightens

Madrid artillery roars over the capital as General Jose Miaja reports 20,000 Germans in Franco’s ranks. Government forces claim fortifications strengthen and territory is won in scattered fronts near Madrid, Aranjuez and Cordova. planes bomb Fascist trucks while a British embassy move to Valencia is planned.

Madrid Jose Miaja Francisco Franco Miaja War Ministry Bustarer Villares de Jadraque Caspuenas Bordial Guadalajara War Office Portillo de San Bernardo Aranjuez Montilla Fernan Tenez Cordova Malaga Adamag Valencia

Chicago dairy prices and grades report

Chicago groceries market reports butter prices across grades with scores from 93 to 90 and multiple lots described. Eyes and carrots show steady demand with current receipts and refrigerator grade lines listed.

Chicago

Trade ties seen as avenue to secure work amid peace

The piece argues that relief and opportunity to secure work through peaceful trade with nonwar countries should not be overlooked, stressing the value of commerce for employment and stability.

Pictures Of Vocal Cords In Action Exhibited At Meet

Professor Wilbur L. Schramm of the University of Iowa demonstrated moving pictures of vocal cords in motion at the modern language association meeting in Richmond Virginia He outlined two theories of voice production and supported Helmholtz vibrating string theory based on two years of phonetics lab research at Iowa University

Meet Richmond Wilbur L. Schramm University of Iowa Modern Language Association of America Today Schramm Phonetics Laboratory

Chamber Commerce Picks Nominees For New Directors

Frank J. Sizemore announced that the Chamber of Commerce will select candidates for the board of directors from ballots returned by members. The 50 highest vote getters become candidates, and from them 25 will be elected at the January annual meeting.

Chamber of Commerce Frank J. Sizemore Sizemore

Governor-Elect Hoey Listens Next Sunday

Shelby reports Clyde R. Hoey will again listen to a Sunday school teacher, a role he has filled only once or twice in sixteen years. He recently bid farewell to his men’s Bible class, first taught in 1921 after returning from Congress.

Shelby Clyde R. Hoey Congress

Robinson says new tax acts unlikely in next Congress

Senate Democratic Leader Joe T. Robinson, departing for Washington, says hasty legislation is no longer necessary and he does not expect any new tax acts in the upcoming session of Congress.

Little Rock Ark Senate Joe T. Robinson Washington

Coach Kibler Seeks NC State Football Job

D. B. Kibler, V. P. I. graduate and Woodrow Wilson High School coach in Portsmouth Virginia, who tutored Duke all American Ace Parker in scholastic football, applied today for the head coaching vacancy at North Carolina State College left by Hank Anderson.

Raleigh D. BE. Kibler Woodrow Wilson High School Portsmouth Duke Ace Parker N. C. State College Hank Anderson

Dec 29 Death Listed as Self-Inflicted in Fresno

The decapitation death of Em ory E. Barry, 47, a World War veteran, was listed as death by own action by Sheriff George Overholt who earlier called it a scalp murder, in Fresno California.

Fresno Calif Emory E. Barry George Overholt

Absher to Face Preliminary Hearing in Traffic Death

Leonard Absher, 31, jailed under 5000 dollars bond, charged in the traffic death of Amos Spencer, a week ago, will have a preliminary hearing in city court Thursday in Winston Salem.

Winston-Salem Leonard Absher Amos Spencer

Plane Seized After Forced Landing in French Morocco

French officials seized a Spanish insurgent plane at Rabat after its pilot made a forced landing near the frontier.

Rabat French Morocco

Farmers may lose crop value on unharvested corn

County Agent R. W. Poll stated that farmers who have not harvested their corn would lose at least ten percent in crop value.

Winston-Salem R. W. Poll

S C girl begins fourth day of talking laughing

Spartanburg December 1 reporting a South Carolina girl enters her fourth day of talking and laughing. She repeats the word cherries when prompted but refuses a Christmas box offering.

S. C. Girl Spartanburg

Parker and Dunn Charged in Counterfeiting Case in Court

Commissioner G. L. Parker and Nash county man Tab Dunn were brought to federal court on counterfeiting and passing nickels charges. Dunn posted a $1,000 bond.

Raleigh Chamber of Commerce taps Hudson as president

Karl G. Hudson, manager of a Raleigh department store, has been named president of the Chamber of Commerce.

Auto tag sales surge in Raleigh this year

A Raleigh report shows 87,909 auto license tags sold through December 24, up from 58,901 at the same date last year, indicating strong demand for vehicle registrations this season.

Raleigh

Governor Ehringhaus Receives Unemployment Law Approval

Raleigh report states the federal government has approved North Carolina's unemployment compensation law. The approval reached Governor Ehringhaus in a formal notice, signaling enactment of the program statewide.

Raleigh Ehringhaus North Carolina

Governor appoints Hitchcock U S Senator to succeed Norbeck

Dec. 29. Governor Tom Berry names Herbert Hitchcock of Mitchell as U S Senator replacing the late Peter Norbeck who died at his Redfield home on December 20. Hitchcock is chosen as democratic state chairman.

U. 8 Pierre Tom Berry Herbert Hitchcock Mitchell U. S Peter Norbeck Redfield

End of Paris Strike Reached Over Pay Demands

Paris workers and store operators reach an agreement to end the walkout driven by demands for higher wages to offset currency devaluation. The settlement ends the strike that affected Paris food stores.

Paris

Fatal Crash Kills Woman. Mayor Hurt in Florida

In Miami on December 29 Katherine E. Harper 19 was killed and her father Mayor Charles T. Harper of Momestead critically injured when their car collided with an ambulance.

Miami Fla Katherine E. Harper Charles T. Harper Momestead

Cotton futures slip at start of trading in New Orleans

New Orleans opening cotton trading sees small losses as March opens at 12.44 down 2 points and May at 12.36 down 1 point while July rises to 12.28 and December holds at 12.03.

New Orleans Jan Pebeewenae

Cannery Moves Ahead in New Bern

Work begins on a seafood cannery in New Bern with construction starting locally and the facility set to process fish for regional markets. The project signals economic activity and employment potential for the area.

New Bern

Laurinburg Reports No Christmas Arrests

Laurinburg records show no arrests were made during the Christmas holidays, according to local police tallies and city officials.

Laurinburg

Selective MAR MAR Stock Market Edges Mixed

In today’s stock list selective issues lean toward a rally while automotive shares sag due to industry issues. Motors and Chrysler hover around even as year end tax sales loom with dealers noting modest gains and brokers citing mixed movements among major names.

Oral Motora Cleveland Fisher Body Co Chrysler Johns-Manville Continental Can Aircraft Deere In Harvester du Pont Standard Ol N. J. Corp Great Northern Port Industries U.S. Steel Beth American Telephone Ced Edison Montgomery Sears Roebuck Anaconda Barnadall New York Dee. i

John Whitt Back In Toils Of La After Brief

Greensboro reports John Whitt, held under $500 bond, returned to jail after a brief release following a Aberdeen storefront robbery. Authorities say Whitt, tied to a South Boston charge, helped in the failed break in and attempted safe theft. Isaac Coletrane and H Nettle Jackson, both with police records, were captured with Whitt. another member escaped.

John Whitt Greensboro Aberdeen Whitt South Boston Isaac Coletrane Nettle Jackson

Stansbury Resigns From Huntley-S Hill Furniture

George L Stansbury longtime Carolinas manager for Huntley S Hill Furniture resigns from Fox Furniture chain. He served 28 years in Greensboro North Carolina and Guilford County official roles. Resignation effective January 1 accepted with regret by chain head.

Lea Stansbury

Chicago Grain Market Steady Amid Liverpool Pressure

Chicago prices show mixed moves as Atlantic markets weaken. Wheat futures advance from early declines with May and July positions shifting while corn soybeans rye hold or ease.

Chicago Liverpool Atlantic OUI Cosvescese SiMe Seseel L.otky Bathe Ve Oswareah

Futures Open Steady In Early New York Trading

AP reports near term futures opened steady with mixed moves as liquidity firms buy late positions. January contract stands at 12.52 while March 12.40, May 12.35, July 12.08, and December near 12.08 with near month activity noted.

New York

No clear article title available from the text

A fragmented note discusses kerosene oil as a cleaner for car engines and mentions temporary effects on engine performance. It suggests starting work only after the engine is warmed and briefly accelerating in first and second gears before shifting to higher gear to save fuel.

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