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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1938

Page

15

U.S. Naval Warns About Armament Expansion Policy

Secretary Hull and Admiral Leahy testified before a House committee that no alliance or police role is planned for the U S fleet. Critics like Jeanette Rankin warn naval buildup could heighten tensions while Roosevelt argues a strong navy safeguards peace through deterrence.

U. S U. S. Navy Leahy Roosevelt Tess Jeanette Rankin National Oil For Prevention of War Admiral Leahy Id States New Republic Arles A. Beard Pres- Roosevelt

Fragmented OCR Stories Highlight Unclear Events and Names

A jumble of phrases references judges, prison, and abuse cases across cities like Chicago St Louis and Memphis. Mentions nurses, a red haired girl, a grandfather manipulating a mother to hide a child, and a Firestone linked to rubber wealth. Ends with garbled 1988 footer.

Siontown Amane Society

Farm Bill Advances and Roosevelts Push for Relief Funds

Washington lawmakers push a compromise farm bill with soil payments crop insurance and quotas while House passage follows a four hour debate. Mayors urge a 400 million relief boost and a possible 500 million need noted. Roosevelt seeks 250 million for industrial centers and a constitutional vote on women's equality looms. Berle Jr. nominated for assistant secretary of state after resigning from peace commission in 1919.

Senate House Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Roosevelt WPA Pends Congress Adolf A. Berle, Jr New York U. S. Peace Commission Theovernment

Ferdinand the Bull Moves to Hollywood From Books

The article notes Ferdinand from Munro Leaf's children’s book is being adapted by Disney along with Pinocchio and Bambi after Snow White’s success. It mentions Broadway current events dramatizations and Florida Senator Andrews objecting to a satirical piece, plus Cain’s warehouse closing, signaling shifts in entertainment.

Ferdinand Munro Leaf Hollywood Walt Disney Britain Disney Now Fms New York WPA Florida Andrews Byrd Tydings

Soviet dirigible crash and polar rescue effort described

Thirteen died when a Soviet airship crashed while approaching to aid Arctic weather observers. Four scientists who camped near the North Pole last summer drifted toward Greenland. A magnetic storm disrupted radio but a U S rescue plane continued. Meanwhile the British ship Discovery II sailed from New Zealand to study Antarctic seasons and marine life for 20 months.

North Pole Greenland U.S

Lightning Powers Hit New York's Empire State Building

A movie camera half a mile away captured lightning striking the Empire State Building, the world's tallest, with sparks flying upward to meet the strike. Photos indicate lightning travels at about 10 000 miles per second.

New York Empire State Building

Landon and Roosevelt Comment on Democracy and Scouting

Alf M Landon calls Christianity pivotal to preserving democracy while Franklin D Roosevelt praises the Boy Scouts on its 28th birthday, lauding a youth movement that maintains physical strength mental alertness and integrity in supporting peaceful ideals.

Alf M. Landon Roosevelt Boy Scouts of America

Resignations and Disasters Stir Brief Global News

The report notes Goga’s anti Jewish cabinet resignation in Romania and a French flying boat crash at Marseille killing eight. An export license for U S helium to Germany is issued, while agrarian clashes in Jalisco Mexico claim seven lives. A Salt Lake City mayor resigns EB Erwin and a Greek prince dies.

Goga Marseille U.S Germany Mexico Jalisco Chicago Gume Russia U. S Uth Marie Rurl Moscow Northaan Galiifornia EB. B. Erwin Salt L Lake City Sen Wydersey Howell Smathers Mary James Ley Rintap Ven Prince Nicholas Greece Percy V. Pennbacker Parkeavis 0

Unions Endorse U S Steel CIO Pact Amid Price Moves

The 40 hour week and five dollar daily wage from the U S Steel CIO pact are recalled as a milestone while some steel firms cut prices. Supreme Court rules U S infringed Esnault Pelterie patent on plane control gear, foreseeing years of negotiations and a possible payout under a million. Townshend controversy and Capone tax appeal headline another week of legal and public drama. River floods affect Mohawk Posatonic Rock Grand Kishwaukee Shiawassee Tittabawassee Chippewa Rouge. a San Francisco bay whale spooks sailors as coast guard orders launch.

U. S. Steel CIO Roosevelt Esnault-Pelterie Uncle Sam Patte Supreme Court U. S

Coming Up Race Relations Sunday and Other Events

A list of upcoming events includes Race Relations Sunday designated by the Federal Council of Churches, Valentine’s Day Supreme Court decision day, opening of a British naval base in Singapore, National Association of Broadcasters meeting in Washington, fortieth anniversary of a ship sinking, Army and Navy reception at the White House, Second National Farm Institute in Des Moines, and a Lawyers' guild meeting in Washington.

Federal Council of Churches Supreme Court Singapore National Association of Broadcasters Washington U Y Army and Navy White House Second National Farm Institute Des Veins Thurday Lawyers’ Guild

Labor unions clash and new splits shake U S labor

Labor United Mine Workers hike dues by 2 per member amid a rift with AFL over CIO support. Ex miner William Green withdraws from UMW and revokes AFL charter. Bridges travels East to challenge AFL links to the Communist party. Senate figures call for seamen checks and labor department review.

United Mine Workers Ohio William Green AFL CIO Labor Illinois Bhalters Prague Miners of America Federation Chiefs Miami Harry Bridges Australia Pacific Coast Maritime Union Joseph P. Ryan International Longshoremen's Nation Ryan Bridges Senate Commerce Copeland Erica Communist Party Labor Department Vandenberg

British hopes rise as Italy shows more willingness to listen

Sinking of British freighters Endymion and Alcira near Spain shifts talks with Italy toward vigilance around Spain. Mussolini appears more inclined to heed London. Insurgents gain ground in Spain while loyalists strike back and air raids continue.

Endymion Alcira Spain Italy Il Duce London Hitlerland Britain Mussolini Caudillo Franco Teruel Barcelona France

Will the Windsors Meet the Duke and Duchess in France

Britons wonder if King George VI and Queen Elizabeth will meet the Duke and Duchess of Windsor during a planned visit to France next June. Officials say preparations are underway though details remain unclear.

Duke and Duchess of Windsor George Elizabeth France Windsors

Methodists Leader Killed During Sermon Prep On Island

Dr Charles Lee rector of Christ s Church on St Simons Island was shot and killed while preparing a sermon. The 71 year old church figure promoted law and order as plans circulated for merging Methodist branches. Two retired southern bishops backed the merger amid opposition from a pen group. Methodists gathered in Chicago to discuss the union.

John Wesley Christ's Church St. Simons Island Georgia Calvin Coolidge Ken Ford Charles Lee Lee Church Het Episcopal Methodist Episcopal South Methodist Protestant A la Pen Aymen Chicago

Hitler’s all or nothing push reshapes German power

A 1932-33 view of Adolf Hitler’s rise notes his demand for total control after being offered a government post. It details cabinet shuffles, army purges, and diplomatic moves as Germany braces for further consolidation of power and a looming Reichstag meeting on Feb 20.

Adolf Hitler Franz von Papen Martin Niemoeller Azi Germany Reich Hjalmar Schacht Reichsbank Kurt von Schroeder Hitler Papen der Fuehrer Reichstag

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