Broad Street Railway Plans Seek 75 Foot Width in City
Contractors and engineers presented to the city plans for a 75 foot wide Broad Street corridor to accommodate Southern Railway tracks. Debates center on dirt disposal and depot relocation north and east of its present site. Bids due March 10 from R K Stewart and Son and Virginia Engineering for specifications.
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Frank T. Miller
Greensboro
FE. M. Knox
Broad Street
Rtg
College Street
R. K. Stewart and Son
High Point
Virginia Engi
Blockade directors sought amid Franco Spanish frontier tensions
Diplomatic observers say the non intervention pact hinges on war developments between the Spanish government and the insurgents. Germany and Italy agreed to ban volunteers and accept international control of arms shipments as Malaya fell. The Jarama front counter offensive near Madrid shifts pressure away from Almeria, aiding the insurgent push toward Malaga.
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Germany
Italy
Malaya
Jarama
Madrid
Almeria
Malaga
Kidnap Slayer Of Baby Sought In Argentina
Police search fields and pampas for clues in the baby kidnapping case. The father Simon Peyrera Iraola, a wealthy horse breeder, directed the hunt from Mar del Plata while the mother stayed in La Sorpresa. Reported ransom talks involved the baby's grandfather but officials would not confirm. The dead ban dit gang once tied to the case was ruled out as the moral outcast sought.
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Pampas
Simon Peyrera Iraola
Mar del Plata
la Sorpresa
Baby Face
Ancient Romans Founded Gold Mining In British Isles
The text notes that gold mining began in Britain over 2000 years ago under Roman influence and continues in England Scotland and Wales. It mentions Witherite discovered in Durham and current mining of both minerals, plus a list of contractors and a city official stating bids and specifications will be requested before opening.
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British Isles
England
Scotland
Wales
Durham County
Neering Company
Winston-Salem
Northeastern Construction Company
R. J. Reid Contracting Company
Birmingham
Ala
E. W. Grahms
Fayetteville
Perry MecGlone
Kansas City
Blythe Bros
Charlotte
Tidewater Construction Company
Norfolk
Lee Construction Company
Nelle L. Teer
Durham
Sam H. Strickland
City Public Works
High Point Opposes Supreme Court Plan in Poll
The Enterprise notes a record turnout with voters expressing strong views on the Supreme Court plan. Messages from readers show mixed pro and con stances, with family members splitting across positions and lines. A detailed vote breakdown by location is being prepared and will be printed soon.
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High Point
Supreme Court
Stra
Public Poll on Supreme Court Plan Shows Wide Swing Against Reform
Nearly 400000 Americans in 231 newspapers across 42 states voted on FDR’s court reorganization. Final tally favors the plan by about two to one with 66 percent against and 34 percent for, a nationwide pattern echoed in Boston and New York, though local results varied.
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Willis Thornton
NEA Service
High Point Enterprise Supreme Court
Roosevelt
U .S. Supreme Court
California
Connecticut
Idaho
Missouri
Nevada
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
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Washington
Alabama
Georgia
Utah
Boston
S J. Louis
New York State
Elgin
Ill
Courier-News
Ilinois
Cumberland
Phoenix
Ariz
Republic
Clarksburg
CW. Va
Salarium to Salary Origins in Roman Soldier Pay
In ancient Rome salt was a scarce commodity and soldiers received an allowance for salt as part of their pay. This salarium, given in due season, evolved into salary meaning fixed wages.
Earth’s Speed Around Sun Measured At 18 Miles Per Second
A historical note explains Earth travels roughly 18 miles each second in its orbit around the sun. The figure reflects a standard astronomical estimate used to describe planetary motion.
Controversies Over Wages and Union Recognition
Disputes at Douglas Aircraft Santa Monica and Northrop threaten 6750 jobs as a "concrete wall" of pickets is planned. Picketing continues at Northern States Power in Minneapolis while Father Francis H mediates for labor peace. Minnesota officials consider state controls amid strike efforts affecting submarine yards and Elgin watch plants.
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Santa Monica
Calif
William Busick
United Automobile Woters Aircraft
Northrop Corporation
Douglas
Northern States Power Co
Minneapolis
la Perkins
Francis H
Minnesota
Atto General
E Tric Boat Co
Gro Conn
Government Vessels Escape Panama Canal Tolls
The report notes that United States government vessels and certain launches under tonnage are exempt from tolls when passing through the Panama Canal, reflecting policy arrangements for official ships.
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Panama Canal
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