North and South Carolina Weather Outlook With Scattered Showers
North Carolina sees rising temperatures and a chance of rain with Saturday clouds and scattered showers in the east. South Carolina turns partly to mostly cloudy with warmer temps and interior showers, especially in the south. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville shift from variable to southerly, with overcast skies and showers in the north Saturday.
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Traffic Violations Reported in Last 24 Hours
In the past 24 hours police booked five for driving without licenses six for brakes issues one for driving drunk three for speeding one for reckless driving and two for violating traffic ordinances. Ollie Craven 423 North Hamilton Street was arrested yesterday afternoon for driving drunk. Today’s traffic thought stresses full stops at railway crossings as the safety plan.
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North Hamilton Street
Local Firm Given State Charter in North Carolina
Four business firms received charters today from Secretary of State Thad Eyre. Included was B. F. Hendrix, Inc. of High Point, a furniture dealer with $300 subscribed of $100,000 authorized capital, by B. F. Hendrix, John C. Hendrix, and J. D. McCrary, all of High Point.
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Raleigh
N. C
Thad Eyre
B. F. Hendrix
Greensboro Man Again to Head Trade Commission
Washington December 31 Garland Ferguson has been elected chairman of the federal trade commission for 1938 to succeed William A Ayres The chairmanship rotates annually Ferguson has headed the commission twice before since his 1927 appointment by President Coolidge His legal residence is Greensboro North Carolina Ayres once served in the House as representative from Kansas
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Garland
Ferguson
Federal Trade Commission
William A. Ayres
Coolidge
Greensboro
N. C
Ayres
Kansas
Mill President Quits Lumberton Posts
H. B. Jennings resigns as president of Mansfield Mills Inc in East Lumberton and Jennings Cotton Mill Inc in North Lumberton effective January 19. The announcements were made on December 31.
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H. B. Jennings
Mansfield Mills, Inc
East Lumberton
Jennings Cotton Mill, Inc
North Lumberton
Four High Point Cases Docketed
Special to The News Greensboro Dec 31 Guilford County Superior Court opens Monday with Judge J Will Press presiding Etta Timmons High Point is to be tried for prohibition law violation after appealing a three month High Point municipal court sentence Dr J B Holder faces assault with intent to kill Walter Royals from Sept 28 W N Holton to be tried for manslaughter from a fatal May 23 car crash Mrs J W Tomlinson to be tried for building code ordinance violation
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W. N. Holton
English Street
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Japanese Peace Overture Tied to China via German Channel
Reports say German ambassador Os kar Trautmann would carry Japan's peace proposals to the Chinese government. The plan allegedly includes economic cooperation, Japanese control over certain Chinese resources and transport, permanent garrisons in China, demilitarized zones, and war indemnities.
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China
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Tokyo
Trautmann
Japan
Unemployment Compensation Rollout for High Point Residents
The article notes 14 000 and 18 000 High Point residents qualify under the act though figures reflect employed persons in 1937. It outlines filing steps at the Employment Service with Social Security Board claim, payroll separation notice, and ID if registered. States set to begin programs include North Carolina and 21 others plus DC with total reserves $437.8 million.
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Parable of forgiveness used to critique Ford and GM
The article notes the president’s use of a Christmas Eve parable about Jesus forgiving Judas Iscariot to address whether Henry Ford and General Motors should be blamed for the recession. He defends the parable as a strong illustration while discussing receivership in federal and state contexts.
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Judas Iscariot
Henry Ford
General Motors
President outlines reforms on railroad costs and utility talks
The President described extensive revision as essential and cited out of line costs for railroads in receivership. He said simplification is needed from state and federal angles. He also noted plans to resume talks with private power utilities executives next Tuesday and did not confirm endorsing the Borah O Mahoney bill for federal licenses in interstate business.
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Convict admits slaying driver in Nashville case
Nashville chief of detectives said a South Carolina convict confessed to killing taxi driver Carl Patterson on March 7 1934. He named William Wooda 24 who allegedly stabbed a prison guard during an attempted escape last December 12 and signed the confession to avoid the death penalty for the guard’s killing.
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Elkin Lewis
South Carolina
Carl Patterson
William B. Wooda
Columbia
D. C
Alex Heise
Lewis
Woods
Interstate Commerce Board Sets 60 Hour Week Rule
The Interstate Commerce Commission on December 31 announced a 60 hour weekly on duty limit for interstate bus and truck drivers, to take effect July 1, with a 15 hour daily on duty and 12 hours at work cap. The order is described as an initial step toward a broader study of driver fatigue pending funding from Congress.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Japanese Cabinet Signals Prolonged War Ahead
Tokyo dispatch notes New Year messages from cabinet members imply Japan should brace for extended warfare. Premier Konoye states 1923 will be more significant than 1868 or 1904, marking a shift from earlier optimism as imperial restoration and past wars are recalled.
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Tokyo
Japan
Fumimaro Konoye
Judge appointed for Greensboro civil division
Governor Hoey appoints W. Henry Hunter of Greensboro to serve as judge of the civil division of Greensboro Municipal Court.
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W. Henry Hunter
Greensboro
More Claims Against City Over Grade Crossing Elimination
Special to The Enterprise Greensboro December 31 attorneys for the American Service company High Point will file a 15000 claim against the city of High Point contending the Perry street closing harms their business and a large concrete wall blocks light and ventilation Mary L Steele and B D Steele filed 5000 and 6000 damage claims in High Point court for severance of Perry street bringing total claims tied to the program to about 67000.
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American Service Company
Perry Street
High Point
Mary L. Steele
B. D. Steele
Two Liens Filed Against Huntley Jackson Hosiery Firm
Greensboro December 31 two tax liens were filed by collector C H Robertson in the register of deeds office against Huntley Jackson Hosiery Company of High Point. One lien for 1501.99 covers old age benefits tax for the first eight months of the year except June. The other lien for 1221.25 relates to unemployment compensation for 1936.
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Internal Revenue
C. H. Robertson
Office of the Register of Deeds
Huntley-Jackson Hosiery Company
High Point
Fire Doused at Hiatt Tire Company blaze
Firemen halted what they called the makings of a real fire at the Hiatt Tire Company at 135 West High Street. A barrel of hot ashes burned through the floor into the basement. Units Nos. 1 2 and 6 plus service and aerial crews responded. little damage resulted.
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Hiatt Tire Company
West High Street
FDR Faces House Clash Over Tax Revision in Congress Session
President Roosevelt seeks a showdown as Congress opens a session to debate tax revision bills. Controversy centers on the size of proposed tax cuts and the war referendum plan pushed by Rep. Ludlow. Administration leaders oppose the measures while the House weighs appropriation bills for the new fiscal year.
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Three White Youths Jailed For Larceny
Three white youths Tayes Edwards 18 Baxter Wilson 21 and Roby Wilson 19 of 1420 Tryon Street confessed to stealing hens from Mrs Polly Barnes 606 Kearns Alley and four other hens elsewhere. Mrs Barnes identified the chickens which were recovered.
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Kearns Alley
Tayes Edwards
Baxter Wilson
Roby Wilson
Tryon Street
New Year Eve in America Aims for Hilarious Festivities
New Year’s Eve 1937 ends with nationwide plans for celebration from Broadway to small towns. Police and fire units stand by in New York as crowds fill theatres and hotels seek capacity. Washington marks a quiet start to 1938 while 600 guests gather at Friendship House for a champagne toast. The liquor board reports 1 982 restaurants and cafes seek all night licenses, up from 1 710 last year.
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United States
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Washington
Edward B. McLean
New England
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New York City
Murder And Piracy Reported By Survivors Of Yacht Aafje
Six survivors described a deadly voyage on the yacht Aafje from San Pedro on December 20. Dwight Faulding was killed by a revolver blast and his body dumped at sea. Jack Morgan, the accused killer, died after being overpowered by the crew. The ship reached Los Angeles as authorities opened a murder and piracy investigation with Faulding, Morgan, Mrs. Turner, her son Robert, Mrs. Morgan, nurse Elsie Bernard, and crewmen present on the doomed cruise.
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Dwight L. Faulding
Santa Barbara
California
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Elsie Bernard
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Ickes Warns 60 Families Control Wealth Driving Policy
Secretary Ickes warned that a small group labeled the 60 families held a quarter of national wealth and could trigger a general sit-down strike if not allowed unrestricted speculation and corporate power. He urged cleansing business ranks and linked labor and government debates on unemployment. Senate figures weighed big business versus labor in a tense national moment.
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Two Store Break-Ins Probed with No Arrests Yet
Police investigate two break ins reported last night. The Progressive store on South Main was entered by forcing a rear window with clothing cigars and other items missing. F L Sawyer reports his East Russell street shop was broken into by tearing a lock from the front door but nothing was taken. A juvenile was found in a barber shop basement with gloves a watch a pocket knife and other small items after a service station call.
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East Russell Street
E¢Vening
Rebels and Loyalists Clash in Teruel Destruction
In Teruel a bank building exploded demolishing parts of the city while rebels and loyalists fought nearby. Many insurgents fled to cellars of Santa Clara convent and the civil governor's palace. hundreds may have been trapped. Government offered insurgents a new surrender chance as guards secured cellars for looting prevention.
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Post Office Closed Saturday For New Year Holiday
The post office will be closed tomorrow in observance of New Year’s Day with only the general delivery window open from 9:39 to noon. Carrier delivery services are suspended during the holiday per Post Manager C. Clark.
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