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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1938

Page

2

Reappointment Of Milligan Spurs Drive To Oust Pendergast

In Kansas City on February 16, Maurice M Milligan the militant U S district attorney won Senate confirmation for a second term. Supporters say the Milligan reappointment boosts the independent Democratic Republican coalition in its bid to defeat the Pendergast machine and end ghost voting. Senator Harry S Truman was the sole Missouri senator to vote against the confirmation.

Milligan Spurs City Hall Kansas City Maurice M Milligan Militan U. S U. S. Senate Roosevelt Fred E. Whitten Pendergast Harry S. Truman Missouri Washington

Bombs Endanger Americans in China Aid Dispute

Americans say they can patrol the area without Japanese help while Tokyo insists patrols are to supervise Japanese in Shanghai. Japanese censors plan stricter postoffice control as Lunghai corridor forces battle across the Yellow River to sever a rail link to Hankow. Col Whitten of the independent Democrats attacks the Pendergast machine, citing past irregularities.

Shanghai A. M. Chapelain Postoffice Lunghai Corridor Yellow River Lunghai Railway Hankow China

Senate Debates Continue Over War Powers and Relief Funds

Senate foes of curbing debate clash over naval expansion and a proposed 3800,000,000 program amid questions on neutrality and fascism threats from Japan, Germany, and Italy. Bailey proposes a nonpartisan relief board with penalties for political vote solicitation. Kennedy presses for mediation of maritime labor disputes before the Commerce Committee.

Italy Japan United States Californian Representative Fish R-Ny Scott South America Germany Fish House Bailey D-Nc Capitol Hill Senate Judiciary Robert H. Jackson King Dutah Austin R-Vi Senate Joseph P. Kennedy Maritime Commission Prkins Kennedy Senate Commerce Committee Miss Perking

Nazis Seize Influence in Austria Cabinet Sworn In

After days of talks Schuschnigg forms a cabinet with Nazi sympathizers in key posts, including Arthur Seyss-Inquart as interior minister, signaling a move toward German alignment while pledging Austrian independence and amnesty for political prisoners. Reactions split Jews alarmed, Nazis jubilant.

Hitler Arthur Seysz-Inquart Schuschnigg Germany Ludwig Ardamovitch Edmund Glaise-Horstenau Glaise- Horstenau Schuschnigge Berchtesgaden

Oscar S. Griffin Case Goes To Jury

Special to The Enterprise in Greensboro reports Oscar S. Griffin of High Point went to a Superior court jury on charges he embezzled 528 dollars from Rose Furniture. Griffin claimed the money was owed for car expenses. the company manager said it was taken without permission. Also noted is Troy McMillan, charged with larceny of a cow, expected to face additional theft charges in Rockingham County court soon.

Greensboro Oscar S. Griffin High Point Rose Furniture Company Superior Griffin Troy McMillan H. Cox Rockingham County Zack Cox H. D

Chicago Produce Prices Report February 16

Butter trading at 796 459 dollars with steady prices. Eggs 7 794 dollars unsettled. fresh graded extra firsts local 17 percent care 18 percent firsts local 17 percent care 17 percent current receipts 17 percent.

Chicago

Gatun Lake Largest Artificial Panamanian Water Body

Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal zone is described as the world's largest artificial lake, formed by damming and flooding a broad valley to create a massive water storage and navigation resource.

Gatun Lake Panama Canal Zone

Beal’s return and plea for justice in Gastonia case

Beal describes facing 20 years in North Carolina prison for organizing exploited workers in Gastonia 1929 and asserts his innocence. He reflects on life in the Soviet Union and his devotion to labor rights while condemning violence and urging civil liberties protections.

Russia Pennileas North Carolina Gastonia America William F. Dunne Communist Party Soviet Union Civil Liberties Union Soviet Russia Communist International William Z. Foster Stalin Lawrence Mass W Kh

DeathNotice of Alson H. Kearns at 94 in Asheboro

Alson H. Kearns 94 prominent farmer of the Farmer section died at his home this morning after a lingering illness. Surviving are four daughters and four sons, with 31 grandchildren. Funeral from Farmer M E church tomorrow at 2 with viewing 1 to 2. Rev J W Bennett and Rev J W Barner officiating. Grandsons pallbearers and granddaughters flower girls.

Alson H. Kearns Asheboro Farmer Methodist Episcopal Church J. W. Burkhead H. Lee Ke J. W. Bennett J. W. Barner

SELF DEFENSE PLEA PROBABLE FOR MRS DAVIS

Mrs Davis faces murder charged after an Asheboro incident in which a pistol was fired during a dispute with her husband Don Davis. Five bullets struck him as police note injuries in several locations. Funeral services for Mr Davis follow, with interment planned in Lexington.

Davis York Chapel of Koonce Funeral F. L. Conrad J. N. Bowman City Lexington

Reitzel Clodfelter Hurt In Randolph County Car Crash

Reitzel Clodfelter about 30 of Randleman route one was severely injured when his car overturned near Coletrane's Mill in Randolph county last night around 10 o clock. He was treated at Guilford General hospital where he remained hospitalized with back and rib injuries. He was alone at the time and apparently lost control on a curve.

Reitzel Clodfelter Randleman

Beal Surrenders and Plans Legal Fight at State Prison

Beal surrenders but vows to fight for legal freedom. He would be received by Warden Wh of State's Prison after comments from Seawell and under papers from Gaston County. Gov Hoey explained parole rules and grade progression as Beal’s case is reviewed by the defense committee and visiting officials.

Kelly Hend Russia Beal Hendrix State Seawell Gaston Co H. H. Wh Gaid Beal Lyons Hoey Vate Roewer Gov Hoey Emnor Hoey Paul G Chapel Hill Ethan Daniels the and Observer

Weather brief for North and South Carolina and coastal winds

Unsettled conditions with mist or light rain possible in western North Carolina and northwest South Carolina tonight. Slightly colder in some areas. Hatteras to Jacolyn area sees moderate northeast winds with overcast mist tonight, and Thursday bring overcast skies. Gales from Sandy Hook to Hatteras shift from moderate north to fresh east with rain on Thursday in southern portions.

North Carolina South Carolina Hatteras Sandy Hook

Miss Cox Qualifies as Administrative Estate Admin

Clara Cox of High Point qualified today in the office of the clerk of court as administrator of the estate of Louisa Smith. The estate was valued at 1006 dollars with 75 dollars in personal property. Marietta Howard noted in the diary.

Greensboro Clara Cox High Point Louisa Smith Marietta Howard

Answer To Action Filed By J. D. Whit

Greensboro February 16. J D Whit answered a suit against Bill Thompson Inc of Tilville claiming he bought a car from Pat Brown Inc Point traded in his old car signed a note for the balance later learning the note was sent from Bill Thompson Inc and that he was not notified of a discount company mortgage on it He also filed a claim for 566 dollars.

Ty Associated Press Greensboro G. White Bill Thompson, Inc Tville Chef White Pat Brown, Inc Point Billson, Inc Can

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