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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
11
Blotter continuation warns that revenue bonds for a new plant would promise no tax funding but rely on future revenue. If disasters strike or bondholders fail, the city could face higher rates or abandonment. Authors urge strict rate caps and bond provisions to limit city costs and protect residents.
Letter to the editor argues for adopting a two platoon system in High Point fire department to reduce hours and improve protection. The writer contends higher taxes may be acceptable for lower insurance costs and better safety, noting other city workers have eight hour shifts while firefighters endure 21 hour days. Community dollars spent on crossings and projects are acknowledged but cited as slower benefit.
Walter Winchell mocks show business with quick quips about actors singers and industry figures. The column lampoons Hollywood Broadway and socialites, noting anecdotes from clubs and theaters and praising or ribbing personalities, headline moments and cultural trends.
Tarboro North Carolina February 16 city officials report plans to seek state legislation to grant the municipality a fifty percent share with Edgecombe county in profits from the ABC liquor store in Tarboro.
In Dallas Texas cemetery operators insure customers who purchase lots on installment plans. The policies are bought to protect the sellers if buyers die before completing payments.
A citizen letter praises firefighters for risking lives and working long hours while urging the city to switch to two 12-hour shifts. The writer notes firemen work about 21 hours daily across four days, expresses willingness to pay higher taxes, and asks whether it is fair that city workers have an eight hour day. He thanks the editor and invites further comments.
Greensboro captured the state high school wrestling title in Chapel Hill as Bill Hancock wrestling at 175 pounds pinned Bill Cranfield of Bar ium Springs in 3 08 to lift Greensboro to 53 points. Final team scores: Greensboro 53 Salisbury 43 Durham 32 Thomasville 23 High Point 12.
Seabiscuit faces uncertain status 18 days before the Santa Anita Handicap after a possible left front suspensory ligament rupture. Vet tests show no broken bones, owner Charles S. Howard remains hopeful. Ossabaw faded in a mile race as rivals vie for the big prize.
Henry Kenton’s kitten woke him by making a racket. He discovered his living room wall on fire and aroused six sleeping occupants who escaped unharmed. The rapid fire response prevented greater tragedy.
Oscar Vitt, the Cleveland baseball executive, told reporters in San Francisco on February 16 that Bob Feller will win 20 games this season and a young pitcher will rack up 36 victories. He termed Heath the league’s best hitter and claimed he manages the game’s finest batter, though he denied predicting a pennant for Cleveland.
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