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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
1
Washington February 24 Senate restored 385000 dollars cut from an 82955000 dollar appropriation for the National Labor Relations Board in the independent offices bill.
The House Labor Committee approved four wage hour bills but a Republican said there was no two member agreement on any one proposal. Chairman Norton announced a meeting for tomorrow and expressed hope a definite policy would be evolved.
Presiding Judge Frank 8 suits the Clinic hospital as a defendant in Guilford superior court. Mrs Mary Irene Hoffman seeks 87000 damages claiming she was held a prisoner there due to her husband’s inability to pay. The plaintiff targets the hospital and Frederick Walker business manager, both named co defendants.
Governor Hoey commuted to life imprisonment the Mecklenburg county death sentence of Hudson Robinson, Negro, convicted of the murder of Albert Bowling, another Negro. He cited carefull study of the record and new discovered evidence showing contradictory state and defense evidence, with execution planned for tomorrow.
Dr Francis E Townsend who faced 80 days in jail for contempt of a senate committee said he would appeal to the supreme court rather than serve the jail term.
Noble John Moore, accused con man, was sentenced to seven years for perjury in New York. He had given false testimony at the mall fraud trials of two Reno gamblers, with perjury cited as the violation.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Camille Chautemps resists a forced resignation and rejects a national union government plan. He offers to quit only if assured of new participation in a broader mansion government as France faces severe internal and external pressures.
Joe Louis agreed to defend his world heavyweight title against Harry Thomas of Eagle Bend Mann in a 15 round bout at Chicago's stadium on April 1. Louis defeated Nathan Mann by knockout in the third round last night.
Senate battles over labor board funding draw Sen Burke's remark that the NLRB's administration is a national disgrace as proposed appropriations drop from 2.955 million to 2.57 million. House defense hearings touch on Britain's wartime stance and navy expansion. O'Malley faults propaganda. An emergency relief bill of 250 million moves to conference as aliens’ eligibility rules are debated.
Kentucky Governor A B Chandler announced his candidacy against Alben W Barkley for the U S Senate at a Newport chamber of commerce dinner. He framed the move as opposing Barkley while remaining “President Roosevelts friend” and pledged to enter the August Democratic primary.
Treasury data show the deficit surpassing 1.008 billion dollars as expenditures exceed receipts on February 21 by 1.009 billion. With 250 million in additional relief approved by Congress, the year end deficit is projected near 1.544 billion.
Paris February 24 Premier Dandile Chautemps notified leaders that his government would resign if a national union cabinet could be formed. He argued France’s economic social and diplomatic troubles require a cabinet representing all parties. Foreign issues include Britain’s stance toward Italy and German ambitions in Europe.
In Tokyo February 24 a government bill granting wartime control to authorities sparked near riot conditions in the lower house. Foreign Minister Ki Hirota defended the measure while opposition leader Takao Saito warned it defied the imperial constitution and warned of treason against the state.
Southwestern Japan and Formosa faced air raid warnings as Chinese planes were reported near Kyushu and over the Formosa colony. Two dead, 1,500 homeless, 350 houses destroyed in Kagoshima amid ongoing attacks and uncertain bomber returns.
Japanese warplanes raided Foochow in Fukien and Lishui in Chekiang as part of a broader strike along the southeast China coast. Planes took off from Shanghai as Chinese aircraft were heard nearby while Japanese columns advanced south of Nanking along the Sunghai railway corridor.
In Raleigh North Carolina February 4 the insurance commissioner Dan C Boney is ridiculed on a rumor broadcast about his administration s dealings with the Mutual Burial League. He investigates and finds an amplifier under his desk tracing wires to Secretary of State Thad Eure in the Utilities Commission office who is said to be enjoying the prank.
Physicians said Gen. John J. Pershing was losing ground in his critical illness. An official bulletin noted he was definitely weaker and somewhat apathetic as of shortly before 10 a.m. local time.
Prosecution and defense begin arguments in the trial of Rev Martin Nie Moeller with indications a verdict will come Monday. Friends expect a brief penalty for disobedience to the Nazi regime, noting he has already served time in prison awaiting trial.
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain’s bargain driven peace plan gains momentum as Germany and Italy edge toward accepting the British proposal to withdraw foreign volunteers from Spain. Woermann’s talks with Eden heighten expectations of Anglo Italian talks in Rome and a broader shift away from League diplomacy. Opposition from Labour and the Trades Union Congress argues the policy lacks a popular mandate.
In Bucharest on February 24 Rumanians vote from 8 am to 5 pm on a proposed constitution that would grant King Carol increased power over the government. Authorities expect results to be announced Saturday in a royal ceremony before the king.
Lima Peru February 24 AP Five of the large U S bombers landed in Lima late last night with a sixth reaching Arica Chile and due here today United States goodwill flyers en route home from Buenos Aires chose to rest until Friday before resuming their journey.
Fulton Arkansas braces as the Red River surges to over 36 feet threatening upriver towns. A levee breached near Garland City floods 100000 acres of farmland. 50 river miles away, volunteers and WPA workers rush sandbag barriers while guards monitor the gauge and search for weak spots.
Clarence Fairbanks 23 was arraigned in Vance County Superior Court on a first degree murder charge for the axe slaying of his showman employer, oo Good, of Texas, January 16. He pled not guilty and the trial was set for the March 7 term. He showed no emotion.
Vienna February 24 AP Chancellor Schuschnigg spoke to explain Austria's new relations with the Reich seeking a united approach while preserving the 1934 constitution. He said no coalitions and urged every Austrian to cooperate in reconstructive efforts as he defended independence amid German pressure.
Dr. Francis Townsend returned to Washington to serve a 30 day jail sentence, greeting five congressmen as he arrived by train. He said he would serve the term rather than appeal to the Supreme Court and refused to testify before the house committee in 1936.
Raleigh police announced 15 bootleggers convicted in a Raleigh raid. The operation intensified a citywide crackdown with evidence aided by a Virginia detective.
In Washington on February 24, Senate members debated Senator Bailey's proposal for a 30 day inquiry into commodity prices and monopolistic practices. The measure seeks a $25 000 appropriation for the investigation aimed at assessing costs from raw materials to consumer prices, drawing mixed support and questions about scope and effectiveness.
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