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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1939
Page
2
Hollywood February 25 A statement from Dr Joel Pressman says Norma Shearer is very ill but condition not alarming She was taken to a hospital with a throat ailment Her temperature rose to 105 after a consultation with two other doctors It fell to 102 this afternoon as the streptococcus infection subsided
Industrial activity faltered further with declines in steel, electric power, and motor output while carloadings rose slightly. Retail gains over a year support cautious optimism as eastern weakness skews national results. Major capital plans include Texas Corporation debentures of 40 million and American Gas and Electric spending of 25 million in 1939.
Arnold outlined a sped up program for army air forces to expand Wright Field facilities and mass produce more than 3 000 aircraft. He cited a Los Angeles experimental bomber crash and a Mitchell Field test plane as safety and reliability lessons, urging definite type specs and contracts for large scale production.
Lawmakers pressed several election reform measures on Monday while hearings continued on wage hour rules. A notable bill by Senator Long would raise automobile license plate fees by 50 cents to fund hospital care for traffic victims. The group also marked Washington's Birthday with a day trip to Charlotte and Wilmington, returning for local bill consideration.
The article reports a government near collapse after two years of civil war in Spain with Azana planning to resign from the Madrid embassy. It notes expected evacuation of the Spanish embassy and nationalist entry, while Britain and France reportedly pledged to help evacuate government leaders.
In the American sector patrols by armed marines and trucks active on duty kept order as spurned offers from Japan were noted. Authorities confirmed the continued presence and readiness of security forces.
A Japanese note demanded right to send soldiers and armed forces into any part of the Shanghai settlement for searches and arrests of alleged terrorists. Rumors spread that rejection could trigger Japanese army intervention in areas still under council control north of Soochow Creek. The region had been under Japanese military rule since 1937 after driving out Chinese forces.
Police warned Jews to prepare departure within fourteen days or face unspecified dire consequences. A daily list would trigger tax deductions and a 1 billion mark fine, with passes bearing a large J and visas to flee. An estimated 240,000 had left since 1933, while 200,000 remained too old to emigrate.
The court found Hines guilty on the first conspiracy count and on the following 12 felony counts. Jurors delivered thirteen guilty verdicts while Capt. Fanning stood with the defense as Lloyd Stryker offered support. Hines showed distress as the verdict was announced.
Judge Charles Nott Jr set March 13 for sentencing with bail kept. Hines faces up to 27 years plus conspiracy penalties. Trial stretched 29 days with 45 Dewey witnesses as jury deliberated under intense press and public attention.
Hopkins as commerce secretary signals a shift from normal cabinet restraint as he advocates business government cooperation to spur recovery. Congress debates tax and labor policy while observers wonder if the moves hint at a 1940 presidential bid.
Se Lewis of Idaho claims Guam remains vital as the military committee approves a 358 million dollar naval base expansion and related naval air force measures. Senators Lee Norris and Clark M disagree on Guam items while the military committee outlines education orders to speed war production and expand the army air forces.
A brittle note on watchmaking lists petr oil as a rare lubricant, valued at hundreds of dollars per barrel, reflecting scarcity and high cost in refined petroleum products.
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