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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1940
Page
2
The 1421-ton Estonian freighter Anu struck a mine last night off the east coast of England. Three crew members, including the captain and his wife, were killed. Three others were reported missing. two women survived and reached shore on a raft.
High Point will host Gone With The Wind at the Center Theatre around the first of March. Hugh Smart says two daily performances with no scenes cut and all seats reserved. Tickets go on sale one week before opening.
An indictment alleges active members of the action committee and allied groups plotted to seize U S property, recruit and train followers, and obtain explosives and weapons to overthrow the government. The document says they planned to steal ammunition and explosives and to arm and instruct members in terrorist methods.
No mediation was found with no basis for talks after German envoys reported to Moscow and Helsinki. Sources denied German Balkan intrigues while criticizing General Weygand's Near Eastern army as inadequate for real success, keeping SE Europe uneasy with Germany.
Feb 7 report notes residents pressured for a named after a hero but agreed to the compromise name Whynot. Townspeople recall meetings and the choice that stuck.
A morning fire in Knightdale destroyed the Robinsons general merchandise store and three nearby shops with about 60 000 dollars in losses. The blaze damaged two homes including those of Claude and Wiley Robinson and a hot dog stand and barber shop. Firefighters from Raleigh aided but could not prevent the spread.
The Manchester martyrs' execution marks the first civil trial death sentences since the IRA began its campaign to unite Ireland with Northern Ireland under British rule. De Valera sought clemency for Barnes and Richards, but Chamberlain rejected appeals as nationalist sentiment swells.
Authorities faced renewed bomb threats in London and other cities as Ireland peace pleas rose. Barnes and Richards were convicted of planting a murder blast in Coventry that killed five, including Elsie Ansell, with sentencing to hang. A Dublin protest urged Roosevelt to save them.
Dublin, Feb 7. Tension and gloom spread after news of the Birmingham executions of two IRA members. Sporting events were postponed and Tom Barry of Cork urged a protest meeting. Guards were posted at the British representative Sir John Massey’s residence.
In Belfast on February 7, Irish Nationalists observed the Birmingham executions with black armbands worn by men and mourning bows in the hair by girls. The outward display was the sole public gesture reported today.
News of colored people announces an Infant and Child Clinic to be held at Leonard Street School tomorrow at 2 o'clock. The event aims to provide care and information for families with young children in the community.
Paramount Friday photo shows Pee Wee King the Golden West Cowboys leader from WSM's Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The group performs Saturdays on the Opry and recently teamed with Gene Autry in Gold Mine in the Sky.
Soviet aerial scouts were seen over the Saimaa Lake region north of Viipuri as Finns bombard Red infantry encampments at night using camp fires for illumination. Couriers report heavy Russian infantry massed in the Summa sector 20 miles southeast of Viipuri with open fires aiding Finns at night.
Yoshimichi Kuboi of the Seiyukai urged economic preparedness as U S Japan relations sour following the trade treaty expiration on January 26. He noted Japan’s plan to open the Yangtze to international trade had not yet taken effect and warned about Japan relying on the United States for a large share of imports, especially oil and scrap iron.
Acting Chairman Starnes announces immediate open session inquiry by the Dies Committee into William Dudley Pelley and the Silver Shirt legion. Rayburn elected speaker pro tempore during Speaker Bankhead illness. Garner backs economy moves and vows to oppose increases while supporting cuts. The House approves reduced Civil Aeronautics Authority appropriations by 115,259 after Garner noted his stance on future votes.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with light rains this afternoon. Thursday partly cloudy and cooler on the coast, warmer in the mountains. From Hatteras to Jacksonville winds moderate to fresh southwest to west, overcast with showers off the coast tonight, then fair Thursday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras winds NW to NNW diminishing Thursday, mostly cloudy with some rain tonight, then fair Thursday.
A building permit was issued for a new brick veneer and stucco home with garage and servant’s quarters on Fern dale Drive between Florham Avenue and Rockford Road. Estimated cost is $19,200. R K Stewart is the contractor.
The Exchange Telegraph Agency reports a severe earthquake struck Edessa near Salonika in Greece, with details released today from London.
Collision of two pickup trucks near Reidsville yesterday killed H. L. Hanner a farmer from near Greensboro. The report notes unrelated items including British Army cooks using 600 bottles of brand and a massive pudding production for troops in France, along with various other brief items on snakes digestion and Argentina wheat crop losses.
Commentary on alleged German peace efforts and responses from Britain and others. Mentions Oslo Tidens Tegn report, Hitler's war goals, Oliver Stanley speech, J. B. M. Hertzog, A. P. Herbert, and the idea of a United States of Europe as a postwar plan.
D Long, a farmer, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state senator at the Ro xboro office on February 7.
Wilfred Hamilton Fawcett, wealthy publisher of motion picture and humor magazines, died in a Hollywood hospital after a sudden attack. He was prominent in the film press and social circles, leaving a legacy in entertainment publishing.
A divorce petition by Bert Leigh Holman against actress Vj Leigh was listed for hearing by mistake in London. The case will be heard next Monday as stated to the court.
Advertises BLACK DRAUGHT as a laxative remedy for lazy intestines. Claims a quarter to half a teaspoonful with water relieves constipation and biliousness by morning. Notes economical 26 doses for 25 cents and promotes sleep and refreshed feeling.
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