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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1940
Page
10
Cloudy conditions with occasional morning rain in the northeast portion. Sunday remains overcast. Monday turns fair to warmer in the western areas. Local forecast notes show a mild weekend with light to moderate showers in the east.
The union accuses Captain Gainard of refusing to release the German prize crew from the City of Flint at Tromsoe and Murmansk, seeking a convoy and avoiding neutral rights. The liner, rescued by Flint, was taken to Tromsoe and Bergen as Norwegian authorities removed the German crew.
Farley enters the Illinois April 9 primary. Roosevelt’s name is on Chicago’s Kelly Nash ticket, though he has shown no sign of approval or disapproval. At Buffalo, Attorney General Jackson lauds the New Deal as a shake up of old traditions and a move to rebuild the economy and society after collapse and conflict.
Sir Kingsley warned that Russia and Germany failed to deliver political and material peace guarantees and accused Germany of terror, as Poland faced occupation. The British legion in Wales heard Col. Crossfield pledge to “make a job of it” against espionage amid Roosevelt planning Welles’ Europe trip. Officials welcomed Kelles visit to Britain to confer with Chamberlain Halifax and others.
Elon College opens the second phase of its Golden Anniversary with a morning address by Dr. W. P. Few of Duke University on The Church and Education. The three day event features leaders from Winthrop, UNC, Vanderbilt and more in a series of talks on The Independent Endowed College and related themes.
At a national youth congress Roosevelt faced scattered applause and boos as John L Lewis attacked his Finland resolution and warned of election defeat. Lewis challenged his antiwar stance while Mrs Roosevelt calmly listened and Aubrey Williams defended the France war for democracy amid jeers and cheers.
The French Chamber signatories from across the political spectrum endorsed the general review of foreign and economic policy after a secret session clash. Leon Blum and other presidents backed the move, with Daladier pressed to decide whether to stay or resign as government.
Pelley testified about tax deficits and admitted to serious charges raised by the committee. He said he evaded authorities for months, using aliases and an agent in Washington to monitor Capitol activity. He expressed anger over what he called an unfair hearing and described past meetings with Rep Thorkelson.
Report states several days of limited milk for Poles in captivity. Other contingents arrive in pitiful shape, sent back by Soviet authorities to German occupied territories. Of the first two contingents from Bolshevik territory, 149 Polish soldiers were frozen.
In response to questions he said there was no information suggesting negotiations would yield a conference of neutral states. He noted decades of talks among American republics on disarmament and economic policy, referencing Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Lima, and Panama conferences. Before the press conference he met with Ambassador William C. Bullitt on European conditions. Bullitt arrived in the U S by plane yesterday.
An official report highlights Finns using Nenonen’s artillery charts to achieve in one shell what others need three. Finland repaired captured Soviet aircraft and scored naval successes sinking eight warships and one submarine. In the land war, 800 Soviet soldiers were killed, 60 trucks and two tanks destroyed, with large numbers of infantry wagons captured. Major fighting rages along the Mannerheim Line and near Lake Ladoga as Soviet divisions try to outflank.
High Point moves against 1939 tax delinquents with levies and garnishees. Additional collectors to aid the drive, with a year end sworn report due. Taxes were due October 1. penalties begin at 1 percent February 1, rising monthly to sale.
The first 230 large companies reporting for 1939 earned 1.152 billion dollars, up 63 percent from 1938, with gains led by railroads and steel. Fourth quarter profits rose sharply as manufacturers benefited from war demand and high production.
Four Russian planes were shot down yesterday as Soviet aerial activity behind the lines slackened. Finns report Russian planes scattering artillery shells instead of bombs due to a shortage of aerial ammunition, limiting air raids on civilians. On Friday only two towns were bombed, one civilian killed.
Washington officials push for a broad peace base after the European conflict ends, warning against a “Hitler’s peace.” They expect Sumner Welles to present a preliminary plan differing from Versailles, seeking equity and lasting terms acceptable to both sides.
In a Brighton court a woman recounts her honeymoon abroad where her husband insisted on bringing three bridge-playing friends along. The testimony highlights the couple's dispute over travel plans and companionship during the trip.
Report notes 16 of 43 U.S. aircraft manufacturers are turning to military equipment. Industry observers warn that civilian output may decline while defense orders rise.
A Black person was found dead at 210 Price St with a sharp object wound to the heart. Lonnie Taylor said he saw the body while returning home from work. Coroner Wallace G. Free ordered an inquest as police investigated the early morning killing.
State and local officials dispatch hundreds of National Guard soldiers and Red Cross workers to Cordele after a devastating storm. Governor Rivers and aides travel the 170 miles to coordinate safety routes and disaster response. Medical teams from Macon and Atlanta, plus Fort Benning units, are deployed to aid survivors amid impassable railroad lines and widespread damage.
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