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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
2
Trade notes say American soda crackers are now in demand in Zanzibar Africa. The report contrasts civilian snack trade with growing regional needs. Special type bombs are to be made by South Africa for its air force.
Mrs. Susan Safrite 90 widow of Wiley Safrite died at her son James C. Smoot's home at 1610 North Hamilton Street shortly before 1 pm Thursday after weeks of declining health. Born August 12 1849 in Davie County she moved to this city 14 years ago and lived with her son. Surviving are one son four step sons a half sister six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending with details to be announced.
Senator Thomas Gold will be guest speaker at St Marys Parish Men s Club meeting at the Episcopal parish house Friday at 730. An interesting program has been planned and a large attendance is expected.
Chicago market report shows butter steady at 558 709 pounds, creamery 90 score, carrots 30 to 31 cents. other prices steady with eyes and eggs mixed for fresh graded and refrigerator extras. A request says Eiie seeks farmers to plant wheat on 450 000 additional acres.
British observers reported German Dornier aircraft flying along the southeast coast at 20 000 feet. The RAF defended shipping off Norfolk and battles raged over Newcastle and the Thames estuary as crowds watched a bomber attack a small steamer and mines or bombs caused large explosions along the coast.
Dr. Perez Raventos, chairman of the Board of Educators of Havana, Cuba, appealed to parents not to give children war toys.
Occasional light rain tonight and Friday with rising temperatures. Hatteras to Jacksonville winds east to watch. overcast, showers north portion. Sandy Hook to Hatteras expects northeast to east winds increasing, stronger seas, rain or snow north and rain south tonight and Friday.
The passage accuses Hull made culture supporters of opposing reciprocal trade policy of misjudging Smoot Hawley era outcomes. It notes their prior guidance promised permanent prosperity to farmers in 1930 but led to unprecedented bankruptcy, urging farmers to reconsider such reckless advice and statistics.
An explosion at Bartley No. 1 coal mine in West Virginia trapped workers while ventilating systems were rebuilt. Two men died near the shaft and seven rescue teams searched as officials suspect a gas-filled entry caused the blast.
Rescue teams battled dangerous conditions as 300 workers waited above ground and 1,000 to 2,000 onlookers filled roped areas near the mine. Two families mourned earlier losses from a school bus tragedy, while L C Collins recalled the initial rescue effort detailing brattice, rock removal, and a 300 foot withdrawal.
Commissioner Maxwell addressed rural roads versus city settings as North Carolinians ride the vast network of roads. In prison news two inmates face execution on January 19 with further clemency actions and three reprieves looming for March. Durhams youths and a Cumberland County rape case add to a tense death row picture. Labor conditions show little strife across the two states per conciliation officials Heafner and McAlister.
News item notes a woman from Ohio planning remarriage amid a labor horizon in Charleston. It mentions coal production pressures and international labor themes, with references to ongoing war-related attitudes and conciliation efforts in the Carolinas. It also lists film showings at the Rialto and Rose of Washington Square.
Heafner's headquarters are at Charlotte, while McAlister has
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