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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1939
Page
2
The report shows low temperatures around eight point eight degrees last night and a high around six six yesterday with rainfall totaling one point eight five inches since the last update.
Occasional rain expected tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions in the mountains and east interior. Winds vary from moderate to fresh, with coast areas experiencing easterly to southerly winds and overcast skies bringing rain, mainly Tuesday. North winds shift to northeast in the north and south portions late tonight into Tuesday.
Report notes that the piece discusses military expansion and harbor improvements, with references to Senate and House actions on army aircraft limits and a Guam naval facilities proposal. It mentions bipartisan support and looming debates over defense spending and coastal infrastructure.
Frank E. Baker president of the State Teachers College at Milwaukee argues public education needs better teachers to fulfill democracy. George D. Strayer of Columbia urges administrators to study government to view education as a governmental enterprise. Alex J. Stoddard warns against under teaching democracy amid a forum on propaganda and intellectual freedom.
Morgenthau hinted taxes would be revised to ease capital unfreezing. The federal monopoly committee decided not to propose new anti trust legislation this year. While business and congressional quarters praised these moves, some anti Roosevelt senators argued cutting federal expenditures would more effectively restore confidence than promises of no new taxes.
Washington officials say the Treasury is drafting drastic changes to corporate taxes to simplify the system and reduce overall levies. The plan aims to unify five current taxes into one or two, with larger allowances for capital asset losses, though details won’t be released until after March 15 income tax payments are assessed.
A Dauphin county Pennsylvania special grand jury named in its presentment the administration and several officers of the Harrisburg Democratic committee. The panel expired January 16 and Judge Paul N. Schaeffer ordered District Attorney Carl B. Shelley to prepare indictments for submission to the March regular grand jury.
Raleigh February 27. The division of purchase and contract announced it would receive bids March 9 for about $90,000 worth of foods to supply state institutions for three months. Bids will be taken at the same time on corrugated metal pipe creosoted lumber lubricants structural and miscellaneous steel a sand pump a 12 cubic foot pug mill a skip hoist and buckets tudor sedans and corn meal. Surplus property will be offered for sale.
A note traces Liverpool England long history of horse racing spanning four centuries with races held across the city linking sport, culture, and local racing heritage.
A House Republican committee scrutinizing Roosevelt’s emergency powers focused on the president’s authority to repurpose the dollar. Rep. Wolcott said the inquiry will probe monetary powers amid debate on maintaining a managed economy and possible extension of devaluation authority before June 30.
Ambassador Kennedy warned Britain that drastic limits on Jewish immigration and ending the Palestine mandate would damage U S public opinion. He discussed the plan with Viscount Halifax amid stalled Arab Jewish talks and a possible shift to Arab state status with minority Jewish rights in the Holy Land.
The Negro Boy Scout troops of High Point will hold a Court of Honor Thursday at 8 p.m. in William Penn High School. Parents of boys earning merit badges are invited to attend. The strip committee will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at William Penn.
William Penn high school hosts its annual homecoming basketball game Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the local gymnasium facing Burlington's Jordan Sellers. The Tigers recently lost in the Dual State Tournament semifinal to Fayetteville after beating Danville and Lynchburg, two of Virginia's top teams.
Prof George Johnson of Winston-Salem Teachers College psychology department will address the March High Point Teachers Forum on Thursday March 9 at 7 30 PM. He will discuss what is found in actual teaching situations and argues intelligence tests often reflect emotional stability more than mental ability.
Miss Mildred Oliphant and Miss Christophene Cobb hosted a joint birthday party at the Paramount Grill in Greensboro for friends from High Point and Greensboro. Miss Cobb attends A and T College and Miss Oliphant attends Mace Beauty College. both graduates of William Penn in June 1938.
Miss Ada Lyndsay of Moon street spent the weekend in Greenshboro visiting friends. Miss Beatrice Lightener of 107 Vail Street spent the weekend in Greensboro visiting Miss Ruth Bradshaw.
A historical note records that yeast was used to bake bread in England as early as 1634. The detail highlights early breadmaking methods and the adoption of fermentation in domestic kitchens.
Police report an old rusty .45 Colt found under Cora Green’s house at 303 Church Street. The discovery may connect her son Ernest Green to the February 26, 1928 murder of Officer T Lev erett Reddick and deputy J D Morgan, though identification is uncertain. Green remains in Virginia custody serving a long sentence for Arlington county robbery. extradition issues complicate return for trial.
Walter McDaniel, 27, 1224 Tank Street, was arrested here yesterday on a charge of automobile theft dating to 1935 and held under $1,000 bond. He is accused of stealing Sherrill Horne’s car in 1935, a vehicle linked to a recent robbery after his prison release for a Franklin filling station robbery.
Three youths were arrested early this morning and in jail on bonds of 500 dollars each for breaking entering and larceny. They allegedly took cans of pineapple juice from G. E. Hut chens. Identified suspects are Paul York 18 of South Main Street Fred Craven 19 of West End and William Pitts 17 of the Thomasville road at the county line.
A geographic comparison notes Paris France sits closer to the equator than Sitka Alaska by about 570 miles. The detail highlights latitude differences between the two locations in a concise geographic tidbit.
In a Commons session Chamberlain said Britain will recognize General Franco as Spain's government following the collapse of Catalonia and Barcelona. Attlee pressed for a prompt debate and accused a pledge violation, while the prime minister defended the timing and secret informal discussions.
Rain fell more heavily in London districts north of the Thames compared with those to the south, weather data show.
Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City argues the state holds absolute power to regulate streets and public places for public benefit. He appeals a lower court ruling that he and police denied the CIO the right to free assembly.
Senate subcommittee opened hearings on rail freight rate differences described as a key log in the current economic jam. Omaha transportation counsel Co. E. Childe testified that relief must come by legislation or competition, noting competition alone offers no immediate remedy.
Rome reports show Italy pivoting toward Poland to counter France before colonial demands. Ciano visits Warsaw as crowds cheer and yell anti Berlin while 3,000 Italians return from France underpinning Mussolini’s wartime mobilization.
Mrs. William A. Becker of Summit New Jersey national recording secretary will address the state convention in Statesville from March 7 to 9. Mrs. J S Welborn of High Point serves as state president.
Mr and Mrs N E Little and their son were injured in an automobile accident at the corner of Thurston and Elm streets yesterday at 11 am. Mr Little fracturing an arm, Mrs Little shaken, and the son with a cut hand. They were taken by Yow s ambulance to Guilford General Hospital for treatment. Police had no details today.
Tarboro reports the East Carolina Council will host a Boy Scout Camporee on April 14 with participants from 20 counties expected to attend.
Dr Harold W Tribble of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is leading religious emphasis week services at Wake Forest College this week centered on spiritual renewal and study by campus students and faculty.
Goats milk contains more fat and less water than cow milk. The higher fat makes it creamier while its lower water content affects overall composition.
Charles Cottingham anew lectures series opens at N C State College focusing on aviation subjects. Cottingham, a Washington patent office examiner for 20 years, begins a two day program in Raleigh.
Henry R. Dwire, Duke University public relations director, will speak before the Reidsville Rotary Club tonight in Reidsville.
Governor Hoey indicated a legislative resolution to study and possibly consolidate all state supported higher education institutions. The plan would review teacher colleges Indian schools Negro colleges and the University of North Carolina under a central authority headed by a chancellor.
A man identified as Albert Lawson, last Sheriff W. E. Miller of North Carolina, was returned to Orson, North Carolina, today to answer charges in the shooting of Enoch Church, 59, last Thursday. He was picked up on a highway and brought to Bluefield for treatment of gunshot wounds in the face.
The Supreme Court reversed three labor board counts involving Terre Haute Coin Enameling and Stamping and Cleveland Sands Mfg. The Roberts decision held the company acted to negotiate with a union and did not breach the contract. Justice Stone warned that bargaining duties imply consequences for both sides.
Washington February 27 the Senate unemployment committee postponed its consideration of a bill by Chairman Byrnes to set up a permanent employment relief system. The meeting was delayed because committee members had other duties.
Clarence Rogers, 26, grocer, was sentenced to death for the murder of 17 year old Howard Moore a newspaper carrier. A jury convicted Rogers after deliberating for hours, and the defense filed no appeal.
Hector C. Blackwell state American Legion commander Arthur E. On public works commission chairman Walter S. McRae former recorder's court official announce candidacies for mayor in Fayetteville on February 27.
An advertisement promotes Lerika and Adlerika for stomach gas and bloating. It suggests one dose relieves gas pressure and cleans out both stomach and lower bowels, with a Manns Stores attribution.
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