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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1940
Page
1
Norway accuses Prime Minister Chamberlain of failing in her duties as neutral and of indifference to the German fleet entering its waters. The report notes a charged atmosphere as authorities weigh Britain's stance amid tensions near Viipuri and events involving Finns and Norwegians.
Norwegian circles indicated today the government will permit the German warship Altmark to leave Norway's territorial waters when the Germans desire. The British demand internment after boarding the ship and removing prisoners. Since then the Altmark has been grounded on rocks in Snysfjord with no signs of movement to free or refloat the vessel.
Chamberlain praised Britain's seizure of the Altmark as a gallant affair and urged Norwegian authorities to have conducted proper examination. Olway argued the Altmark was a warship not subject to search, a view criticized by MPs who hailed Cossack's release of prisoners and killing of seven German guards. The Commons erupted in cheers as Winston Churchill entered. Continued on page two.
New York report details Gloria Vanderbilt 16, heiress to 200000, preparing for a debut at 18 with plans for college. Her mother Brenda and Laura Morgan Vanderbilt discuss aiming for a normal life and a future as a motion picture actress amid high society expectations.
Oslo reports say Swedish military leaders may push for direct aid to Finland, risking a political crisis that could force King Gustaf to abdicate. Swedish reports claim his support for the government’s stance prevented a crisis, while opponents pressed for intervention.
Swedish activists advocate drafting a resolution amid talk of a possible abdication by the crown prince. A new cabinet is cited as a potential step toward a changed government. The report notes Stockholm on February 20 as the dateline.
Paris reports French and British navies will take all measures to prevent belligerent use of Norwegian waters by Germany. The spokesman accused Berlin of using Norway as a war base and demanded Norway curb German activity, with Chamberlain backing the Altmark incident. He noted German ships may be using Norwegian routes to bypass blockades, and criticized Norway for not stopping German actions.
Gov. E. D. Rivers of Georgia says he does not intend to abdicate after a U. S. district judge ordered him to stop using National Guardsmen to bypass state court orders. Judge Bascom Deaver found Rivers and aides violated the U. S. Constitution by resisting state superior court decrees in the W. L. Miller highway board dispute. The governor defied the ruling while the state supreme court considers Miller’s claim to the office.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond announced the Winston-Salem Morris Plan Bank has been converted into a national bank and renamed City National Bank of Winston-Salem. It began operations as a national bank yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Lee Hearndon, 50, was found shot to death in a log barn near her home in western Wake County. Coroner Roy M. Banks said he was holding her son-in-law, C Woodrow Cotton, for questioning in the case.
British authorities said last week’s total of 86,077 tons for British and neutral ships was the war’s highest. Four German submarines were definitely sunk and two more believed destroyed by British forces within six days. The admiralty listed five British and 15 neutral ship losses, plus two newly announced neutrals, Wilja and Sangstad.
Widespread German warplane attacks on shipping off Britain's east coast were reported today. Radio operators heard SOS from at least one vessel and a lifeboat was dispatched after Nazi bombers blasted steamers about 30 miles at sea. Attacks were reported off Northumberland Lincoln and Suffolk with machine gun fire in Essex as residents sought shelter before the all clear 50 minutes later.
The British Admiralty announced the 1 875 ton destroyer Daring was torpedoed and sunk with 157 casualties including Commander T3LOW after Germany vowed revenge for British captives on the prison ship Altmark. The Allmark prison ship is shown grounded on Gjessingford rocks in Norway following the Cossack rescue of 200 sailors.
British air forces in France prepare for renewed combat as spring nears. After six months of patrols over the Western Front, they report minimal losses and increased readiness with new planes, reassignments, and improved airfields under Air Marshal A. B. Barratt.
In Washington on February 20 Rep Boehne urged renewal of the reciprocal trade pact arguing embargoes harm postwar recovery. RFC chief Emil Schram testified three labor board tied loan disbursements were temporarily held, a fourth denied. The American Press Society urged a ban on closed shop editorials.
WELLFLEET Mass Feb 20 The board of trade advertised for a Russian sympathizer willing and able to state the Russian situation in the Finland conflict. A discussion was planned at the board meeting tonight with dinner and protection guaranteed. No applicants had come in by late hour today.
Federal prisoner Junior Yarborough shot Henrico County Jail Attendant Winton C. Myers during an attempted escape. Myers was struck in the chest and taken to Grace Hospital in serious but not critical condition. The transfer group of 19 inmates from Atlanta to Lewisburg prompted the incident. The Henrico jail had recently been removed from the federal approved list after a prior escape.
MANTEO Feb 20 AP reports Senator D Bradford Fearing announces pursuit of the Democratic nomination for re election in the second district.
At a Raleigh conference, city county and district health workers from 76 counties examined problems facing full time health departments. State health officials were set to address the group.
National Guardsmen stayed in barracks as violence remained scarce during the Louisiana Democratic primary pitting Gov Earl K Long against Sam Jones. About 500000 voters cast ballots amid scattered disturbances. Sam Zemurray Jr. was attacked, and James A Noe backed Jones with a 20000 strong Jackson brigade.
Helsinki dispatch reports a Russian attempt to cross Lake Suvanto failed with heavy losses amid a Verdun like battle below Viipuri. Finnish high command notes basing clearings northeast of Lake Ladoga and a few strong-point captures in Kuhmo as Ra rs attack continues along the Isthmus. Air raids keep civilians sheltering as Finnish batteries repulse Taipale assaults and air force raids persist.
Vancouver report cites Canadian explorer Rosia Forbes saying Adolf Hitler told her he would colonize America. Forbes recalled the remark last July en route to Victoria, noting Hitler preferred America over Africa and dismissed Africa and camels.
Ankara reports Turkey's Supreme War Council begins a week long session likely to focus on aligning Turkish forces with British and French troops in the Near East. Allied missions in Syria Palestine Egypt and neighboring areas total about 570000. President Inonu and the general staff will inspect Greek and Bulgarian frontiers. Martial law and mobilization deepen as Turkey readies for possible war.
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