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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1938
Page
1
R Gregg Cherry, former speaker, denies plans to run in the 1988 June primary. He says he will not seek any public office this year. The report notes rumors he might oppose Senator Robert Reynolds.
Tobacco warehousemen from North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia met in Raleigh to discuss the new federal farm act and voiced support from all speakers for the law.
Reports from Shanghai describe a major air engagement over Nanchang Kiangsi with both sides claiming victory. Japanese naval commander says 50 escorting planes struck the Chinese area while Chinese reports claim they shot down about half the Japanese raid with no Chinese losses.
The Virginia Senate approves relief and assistance legislation by a unanimous 87 to 0 vote. The House also debates a closely related bill as lawmakers consider appropriations totaling about 3.8 million dollars for the program.
Labor notes sharp warning as a former viceroy of India is formally named to a secretary position, despite concerns about constitutional implications. The appointment prompts controversy within the party.
Bert Hancock a 50 year old California pilot died in a take off crash near Reno. Olph B. Spreckels Jr. sugar heir from San Francisco was injured along with Lois Clarke DeRuter Spreckels Clinton his ex wife and other passengers. The group had arrived after a night flight from San Francisco and crashed during takeoff for San Francisco.
In Hankow China on February 25 the United States rejected Japan’s evacuation demand, stating Americans have a full right to live and work anywhere in China despite Japanese forces. Ambassador Grew delivered the note in Tokyo, reiterating protections for missionaries and other Americans after the Panay incident.
Shanghai reports twenty five new Chinese divisions are being organized and equipped for a counter offensive to halt Japanese advances in central China. Chinese forces, drawn from a 400 million manpower reservoir, battle the Japanese to block crossing of the Yellow River north of the Sunghai Railway and threaten flank and rear attacks along the corridor. Fighting remains scattered as Japanese mop up operations continue at the river’s eastern end.
Asheville, Feb 25. Mayor Robert M. Wells announced his candidacy for solicitor of the 19th judicial district becoming the first to declare. Solicitor Zeb V. Nettles has signaled a bid for judge of the superior court.
In Tokyo the cabinet and parliament clash over a wartime mobilization measure to dictate business, finance, and private life. The war minister warns fate of the nation hinges on passage as critics decry the bill as a fascist mimic and prepare for strong action.
Lieutenant-Colonel James Roosevelt son of the President and secretary departed Washington in a Marine plane for Cuba to begin his first active training as a Marine Corps reserve officer. For two weeks the 30 year old, six foot officer will receive the same ashore and shipboard training as hundreds of other reserve officers.
Washington February 25 The House Military Committee approved a bill granting the President broad powers to curb wartime profiteering. It proposes universal draft power and a ceiling on prices plus a tax system absorbing all profits above a fair return fixed by Congress.
Morganton February 25 Miss Beatrice Cobb national Democratic committeewoman announces candidacy for state senate. District rotates among Burke Caldwell and Alexander counties with a Burke County nomination this year. Cobb has edited Morganton News for 20 years.
The Federal Housing Administration will host a series of meetings in North Carolina to explain FHA procedures to builders lending institutions architects and related professionals. The sessions aim to familiarize participants with FHA programs and requirements and are part of ongoing outreach across the state.
In a report from London on February 25, diplomats noted that Italian backing of Austrian independence could help Britain counter German influence in Central Europe. Mussolini's stance and Rome's assurances were viewed as potentially strengthening Chamberlain's position for Anglo Italian talks and aid to Austria.
Six United States Army bombers flew nonstop from Lima Peru toward Panama on goodwill mission origins homeward. First ship lifted off at 6 05 EST and last at 6 17 with expected arrival in Panama about nine hours later before continuing to Miami.
The Wrenn street bridge project will proceed under a three way pact among the city of High Point, A. H. Guion and company, and the state highway and public works commission. City Manager E. M. Knox announced the agreement which calls for equal financial contributions to fund the temporary railway improvements.
Raleigh February 25. Walter Fitts who was sent from Vance county in March 1931 to serve 10 to 15 years for second degree murder received a parole from Governor Hoey. Also paroled was Joe Ira Allen convicted in Johnston county in December 1936 for attempt to commit abortion and sentenced to four and a half years. Twenty four clemency requests were denied.
Washington officials weigh delaying independence for the Philippines due to Far East unrest. Law would grant full freedom in 1946, but some lawmakers urge U.S. withdrawal. Roosevelt and McNutt to discuss the issue, amid talks on continuing ties until 1960.
Paris today saw the chamber of deputies open a two day debate on foreign policy that could shape whether France follows Britain in key overseas issues. The discussion began amid parliamentary scrutiny and is expected to influence upcoming votes and alignments.
Eighteen private utility companies prepared to appeal to the U S Supreme Court to halt TVA power activities while one company announced negotiations to sell its facilities to Knoxville. A district court ruling at Chattanooga had held TVA constitutional.
Edenton report says Governor Hoey declares the state is delivering more for its people with roads and schools expanding while taxes stay unchanged. He notes support for new government agencies and urges investors to consider North Carolina as a forward moving state.
The St Francis river rose near the Missouri line in extreme northeast Arkansas within a few inches of the tops of its levees. Laborers rushed to reinforce dikes west of Kennett Missouri as winds lashed the stream and lapped over levees. The river stood at 3.1 feet at Holly Island in 32 hours with a crest not expected until Saturday night. Fulton residents in the southwest fought back a five mile flood of the Red river from their thresholds.
Police say Sarah Means confessed that two men did not kidnap Beverly Fortune, a three month old at Fortune home. Chief Dermid called the tale an exaggeration and noted talk of a kidnapping had circulated for days. case now closed.
The House Appropriations Committee proposes 124,998,730 for Interior Department expenses for the year starting July 1. The plan trims several programs including the Reclamation Bureau and Indian Bureau, while continuing work on the Blue Ridge Parkway with 2.5 million dollars. TVA dam at Gilbertsville, Kentucky is cited as reducing regional power, and state efforts on bridge shoring and co funding shift amid contractor changes.
In Hendaye on the Spanish frontier, insurgent command reports its Aragon army pausing to safeguard Teruel after a surrounding advance. Government artillery shelled insurgent infantry near Teruel, while 1,500 troops were machine-gunned around Concud, and attacks targeted trucks and munitions along the Teruel to Zaragoza corridor. Madrid was subjected to two night shellings before a government battery firefront ended the clash.
Levi Williard was found guilty of operating a lottery by a jury verdict in the criminal court. Judge Teague deferred sentence. The case followed two not guilty outcomes against others linked to city lottery operatives. Witnesses Henderson Johnson and Herman Knox testified, with Johnson admitting past theft charges and involvement in the numbers racket.
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