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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1937
Page
1
Unimpeachable sources report President Roosevelt may back a program to outlaw excessively low wages and long working hours, revise fair trade laws, set wage standards, and promote voluntary agreements to curb unfair practices, with potential court implications if approved.
A wealthy subway figure Rosoff claimed he would travel to Teaneck to aid in an investigation related to King of R. Norman Red and said he would pay $5,000 for the apprehension and conviction of the people who carried out the job. Bergen County patrolmen reported a .38 caliber pistol on Route 4 near the George on bridge and New York am.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to report the Pittman permanent neutrality bill. Senator Johnson noted the panel would submit the measure on Monday and push it to the senate. The bill would set a six per neutrality policy and require nations seeking American goods to transport them in American ships.
Francisco February 20 killed in a mine disaster as a train rammed a powder car at the Walker mine in the county. Department officials telegraphed names of the dead including Louis Carl Downing Lloyd Gil Pat Burns Herbert Blauel IV Schasker and others.
John Robinson aged 35 died in his Mount prison cell a few hours after arrest on a drunkenness charge. A coroner's jury ruled death by his own action.
Detroit February 20 127000 of 140000 General Motors workers idle at the strike peak are back at work a week after recalls began. The remaining 13000 are expected to return next week as negotiations with the United Automobile Workers progress over the weekend.
New York February reports show the Associated Press index at 100.7 percent of the 1929-30 average, up from 99.5 last week and 78.7 a year ago. General Motors units resume production as auto output rebounds, boosting factory throughput while freight moves improve and lumber shipments rise.
Officials of Sellars Hosiery Mills announce a contract award to Bryan and Baylis of Burlington for a new facility at a low bid of 18300 dollars. The project begins soon with construction set to advance local industry and jobs.
A communique says Marechal Graziani viceroy of Ethiopia was lightly wounded by a grenade during a birth celebration for Prince Vittorio Emanuel. Other officials including Cyril Coptic bishop were gravely wounded as Ethiopians distributed gifts. The attack occurred as gifts were handed to the baby prince.
Reports from Valencia and Madrid say European nations finalize an embargo at midnight to curb arms to the Franco Spain frontier. Portugal signals cautious compliance while British inspectors monitor arms flows. Volunteers rush to border as government troops gain northwest of Madrid and Franco forces push toward Aravaca Heights.
In Kansas City a vote conspiracy trial expands as the government calls new witnesses. Testimony alleges the November election was fixed from the governor down and that judges and prosecutors face threats, ballot boxes were stuffed or emptied, and an order demanded 100 more votes. The first 76 indicted see two Democratic election officials convicted.
Two squadrons of naval patrol planes totaling 12 ships left Norfolk naval air station at 7 a.m. for a three week training cruise over the Caribbean Sea. The formation carries 12 officers and 60 enlisted men and aims for Charleston South Carolina today with first flights to Miami Florida on Sunday and the second flight on Monday.
Alexander Myer 20 a farmer was arrested and confessed to accidentally striking Helen Moyer nine days earlier and hiding her body in a well on his property. He later dynamited the well top to conceal the remain s. State police and county detectives reported his cooperation in locating the body.
In Guymon Oklahoma and surrounding dust plagued towns, officials plead for more medical supplies and nurses as influenza and pneumonia kill 14. Mayor and health officer Dr. T G Gammell warns two church basements emergency hospitals are inadequate. Snow and dust swirl across Goodwell Boise City and Elkhart as cases mount.
Raleigh Feb 20 Twenty one cities in NC with 10000 plus population show a 115 percent rise in construction in January 1937 over January 1936. The labor department reports 386 projects started costing 982 931 dollars versus 271 projects costing 457 270 dollars in January 1936.
Decision Monday in Kinston by Judge G Vernon Cowper on a habeas corpus petition for release of Eugene Casey and Carl Hill youths held in the fatal stabbing of Douglas English at a filling station.
Stock market buyers raised bids for selected steels and mines in New York trading on February 20. Early hour activity showed favorites rising up to 2 points to fresh peaks before selling eased and the list finished uneven. Transfers totaled about 1,500,000 shares.
Police seek an unidentified man after a lunch hour robbery at Sam A. Agnew’s county treasurer office. The thief used keys to bypass a double locked door and took between 1,200 and 1,000 dollars. An area man was reported loitering around the courthouse.
About 200 Italian civilians and sailors attacked a Shanghai cinema injuring two Russian projectionists while seizing a Russian made film about Ethiopia. The mob used guns ammonia bombs and clubs before Chinese officials Japanese marines and Italian authorities arrived to restore order.
Nationwide votes pressure Roosevelt judiciary reform while High Point residents swing to support the plan. The local tally shows the opposition’s slim lead narrowing as supporters gain ground.
The report shows support dropping from 55.5 percent to 51.3 percent while opponents rise from 44.5 percent to 48.7. The ballot battle remained close throughout the day with proponents threatening to lead but the opposition repeatedly restoring balance as every eligible citizen is urged to vote for an accurate consensus.
Brunswick sheriff hinted possible more arrests in the Thanksgiving night flogging of Will Inman and Jesse Cox. He named witnesses for the trial of Rev. Vance Simmons and B. G. Simmons on charges of assault with a deadly weapon in the Christian flogging of the Freeland farmers, to be summoned soon. An affidavit from Jesse Cox suggests at least one more arrest may occur.
Raleigh Feb 22 The highway patrol reports 86 automobile deaths in January, 25 more than a year ago. Captain Charles D Farmer notes 122 motor deaths and 584 accidents leaving 575 hurt, against 439 mishaps and 592 hurt in January 1936.
Mrs. Claribel Dill a 28 year old graduate nurse from Raleigh North Carolina was arrested by Brooklyn police on forgery charges. Detective Joe Walker says she forged a prescription for one dollar’s worth of forming drugs in the name Abraham Adnopoz of Brodiva, a former employer.
Cincinnati February 20 scientists tested rayon as a substitute for cotton in tire cord. Dr Charles M A Stine noted the new cord could extend tire life beyond the 25 000 to 30 000 miles previously possible and demonstrated the potential improvements.
Firemen trapped as W E B Stephens factory burns and spreads to three adjacent structures on the public square. Chief Moore says three lieutenants and pipemen are missing, nine are seriously hurt, and the origin of the fire is under investigation with up to 300000 dollars in damage.
Waukegan Illinois February 20. Acceding to Governor Norene’s plea concilliators were given a chance to settle with Fansteel Metallurgical strikers. Sheriff L A Dootlittle temporarily halted forcible ejectments. Strikers remain inside two factory buildings behind nailed doors as conferences in Waukegan search for terms. Heat and water have been shut off.
Douglas G. Woolf of Textile World cites maintenance of a profit era and prevention of over production as current industry problems. He notes the profit era relies on gentlemen's agreements with wage and hour standards of NRA. A recent American Japanese textile pact is seen as a constructive step toward clearer norms between nations.
Raleigh February 20 Representative Sentelie of Brunswick introduced a bill in the legislature to create a retirement system for public school teachers. The plan would grant pensions after 35 years of service from a jointly funded fund with teacher and state contributions, plus a nine member commission and teacher contributions capped at five percent.
An unidentified airplane dropped bombs near the French steamer Djebel-Armour near Alecante Spain today. The master said the ship was not hit. The vessel is 2908 tons.
Ann Arbor Feb 20 University of Michigan head coach Harry Kipke announces the signing of Heartley W Anderson known as Hunk former head coach at Notre Dame and North Carolina State as line coach for the Wolverines.
Rutherfordton February 20 county commissioners elected Dr. H. C. White of Waxhaw as county physician to replace Dr. R. M. Bardin who resigned to take a similar post in Richmond County.
In Mississippi near Black Hawk about 700 men battled to shore up a softening earthen barrier as the Mississippi River flood fight shifts downstream. Efforts eased along the Deer Park Bougere stretch while engineers say the battle may be won there. Governor Leche of Louisiana inspected embattled dikes and expressed confidence they will hold.
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