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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1937

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Bloodstained Tire Chain Studied as Auto Strike Talks Recess

Governor Murphy’s peace conference with GM and UAW leaders recessed at 1 50 pm without settlement. Talks to resume at 8 pm, with no comment from either side. Union members met with a board of strategy after sessions in Detroit, while other labor actions and plant shutdowns impact thousands of workers.

Frank Murphy General Motors United Automobile Workers of America Murphy Board of Strategy Detroit Gen- Motors Ohio Natural Gas Couny Toledo Pacific Coast Mpany Libbey-Owensford Glass Company Hich Pittsburgh Glass Comy Memrs Herles Motor Company Anton Ohio BRASS Port Huron United Brass and Alumin

Forsyth County Schools Face Bus Armageddon and Closures

Winston-Salem January 14 Lloyd Griffin executive secretary of the state school commission and C C Brown equipment engineer arrived in Forsyth County to assess buses after the grand jury ordered ten buses permanently abandoned as unsafe The county superintendent closed all white schools pending a state report and the two officials planned a tour of the school garage and meetings with local judges and officials

Winston-Salem Lloyd Griffin Convision C. C. Brown Commis Winstonlem Forsyth Flem Brown Cash W. F. Hardnow Superior

Civil Service Bill Debate Intensifies In High Point

Opposition grows to proposed civil service bill aimed at placing city police and fire under the act. James B. Lovelace of the American Business club protests the measure and urges review before further action.

Civil Service High Point Er.b. Stone James B. Lovelace Civil Service Committee American Business Club T. J. Gold Rupert T. Pickens

High Point and Greensboro School Boards Seek Budget Revisions

In Greensboro on January 14 the High Point and Greensboro school boards, Guilford County Board of Education, and county commissioners discussed revising the spending plan for the $170,000 county bond issue. The boards must either spend as originally allocated or obtain a legislative act to change the use of funds including options for land and building work at William Penn and Leonard Street Negro schools. The boards will present revised estimates at a Saturday meeting.

Greensboro High Point School Board B. Lee Fentress High Point Guilford William Penn Leonard Street Fairview Street High Point Board William Penn High School Fentress D. A. Stanton O. A. Kirkman A. Coke Cecil B. M. Knox Joe F. Hoffman, Jr County Board of Commissioners H. A. Millis County Board of Education

Chinese Hold 2 Americans in Revolt Stricken Nanking

Assistant Military Attache David Barrett reported the failure to free 21 Americans trapped in the revolt ridden city of Sti antu. Evacuation efforts were ordered from Loyang as Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang's forces prepared for hostilities. Emissaries seek paths to safety for Americans believed held in Sianfu to deter bombardment of the Shensi capital.

Nanking David Barrett United States Loyang StIantu Barrett Chang Hsueh-Liang Stantu Sianfu Shensi

Johnston Backs Social Security and Reforms

Governor Olin D Johnston urged the South Carolina general assembly to pass adequate social security legislation a new penal and probation system revise election laws aim to stamp out illiteracy coordinate law enforcement and reform liquor and workers compensation laws He noted only brief mention of the controversial highway issue but pressed for a full reorganization and popular election of highway commissioners.

Columbia S&s. C Olin D. Johnston General Assembly Johnston

Field Men Meet Greensboro For HO Lone Work Discussion

North Carolina field representatives of the Home Owners Loan corporation will meet at the state office in Greensboro on Saturday to discuss problems connected with their work.

Greensboro North Carolina Home Owners Loan Corporation

Textile Mission Optimistic In Osaka Japan Visit

America's textile mission in Osaka receives cordial welcome from local officials and cotton leaders. Hopes rise for an amicable deal to limit heavy Japanese textile exports to the United States. Officials note Japan faces trade barriers elsewhere and expect non governmental talks. Delegation visits mills and factories as formal talks with exporters begin tomorrow.

Osaka America Japan United States Amer Ican

Fatal Crash of Planes Probed

Federal investigators focus on eliminating danger zones in western air routes after a transport plane from Salt Lake City crashed on a Newhall pass ridge in snow. 11 injured survivors fight for life as questions to the crew proceed.

Los Angeles Calif Martin Johnson James A. Braden Cleveland Ink Company Western Air Express Salt Lake City Newhall Pass James Kinney

Liquor Bills Dominate North Carolina Assembly Start

Raleigh dispatch notes seven major measures introduced with liquor taking the spotlight. A board to operate distilleries and county stores was proposed, along with a statewide whisky referendum, 40 hour textile work rule, free textbooks, and a unified school system leadership plan. Automobile license fees shift to a flat $5, plus minimums for cars and pickups. Election officials and filing fees also seek changes.

Raleigh Hanford Alamenco Judiciary Committee North Carolina McBryde Cumberland Hoey Superintendent of Public Instruction School Commission Gay Northampton Wilson Forsyth Lumpkin Franklin Vogler Mecklenburg

Band Leader Faces Death Penalty Trial in Sullivan Case

Connecticut case centers on Young Robert Simpson, 23, swing band leader, accused of murdering Ellen Sullivan, 17, by forcing her from a Danceland Casino window after a July night. Medical examiners and witnesses detail alleged brutal assault and fall to a concrete sidewalk 25 feet below as trial commences without a jury.

Norwick Conn Charles Kaufman New London Connecticut Robert Simpson Ellen Sullivan Tothem Ocean Beach Miss Sullivan Danceland

Six Children Die in Fires in Ogdensburg and Syracuse

Ogdensburg reports four children burned to death and a fireman injured in a small frame house blaze. Victims include Violet 15 Rita 11 Jean 7 and Martha 3 Petrillia children. Bobby 19 escaped with flames on him. Syracuse area fire kills Margaret Spillare 12 and William Spillane Jr. 10 as a three story frame house burns in Solvay. six firefighters injured and 14 homeless.

Ogdensburg N. Y Violet Rita Jean Martha Adam Petrillia Bobby Charles Lavarnway Syracuse Solvay Towy Margaret Spillarre William Spillane, Jr William Spillane

Heirs Sought in Vast Garrett Estate Hearings

In Philadelphia on January 14 hearings began to locate heirs of Mrs. Henrietta E Garrett who died in 1930 leaving over 17 million dollars. About 17 000 claimants from 48 states and 29 countries seek shares of the fortune inherited from her husband Walter Garrett snuff maker. Master William M Davison Jr aims to identify heirs and end the hearings when found.

Philadelphia Henrietta E. Garrett

Latest clue in Mattson kidnapping case emerges in Sacramento

Sacramento police detained a man for questioning in the Mattson kidnapping inquiry. Captain Kaminsky said the suspect resembled the fugitive and had a hospital escape history. The arrest followed a bank tip and the man claimed a Tacoma physician as his doctor.

Sacramento Sacramento Police Mattson Fritz Kamisky Mattso Tacoma Kaminsky Serge Gamble Washinton

Reform plan draws attention in Washington debate

Brookings Institution argues a new government reorganization could save 30.16 million by consolidating federal money lending agencies, slightly above Roosevelt's 30 million target. Senate committees probe Van Sweringen finances, civil liberties concerns, and Swanson plans to lay keels on two battleships by June 1 at an estimated 50 million each.

Washington Rosevelt Brookings Institution Senate Committee On Roosevelt Congress Senate van Sweringen Alabama Swanson U. S Wheeler D-Mont Senate Railroad Investigating Committee van Sw

Security Act Is Upheld by Court in Alabama

Federal Judge David J. Davis ruled the federal social security act constitutional and dismissed two suits seeking injunctions to stop tax collection. More than 200 Alabama firms sought deductions for Alabama act payments held in escrow after a state court found the state law invalid. The ruling keeps federal funds flowing under the general welfare clause. appeal to the circuit court in New Orleans is planned.

Birmingham Ala David J. Davis Alabama Internal Revenue Montgomery Davis Forney Johnston New Orleans

Negro Confesses Murder in Tub Slaying Case

New York DA Charles P Sullivan announced Major Greene a stock Negro porter signed a full confession to the bathtub slaying of Mary Robinson Case. Greene broke down at 5 25 am after 24 hours of denial and was moved to Manhattan police headquarters for lineup with a guard at his cell. He faced arraignment in Queens felony court today.

New York Charles P. Sullivan Major Greene Porter Mary Robinson Sullivan Manhat Tan Police Jackson Heights Queens

Blood-stained chain key clue in Tacoma kidnap slaying

Federal agents chased the Charles Matson kidnapping case in Tacoma and Everett after a blood stained tire chain was found in a stolen car near the beaten body of the 10 year old victim. A lipstick clue and human blood traces prompted extended searches including a lake investigation. Hoover remained silent on the case as officials pursued warrants and leads.

Lindbergh Charles Mattson Tacoma Wash Federal Bureau of Investigtion Kinaper Charles Matson Everett Charles Sta William Cole Alice Jacqueline Mattot Federal Agen Verne Williams Everet Everett Police Pla Everett Street Tonneau Lake Area Ever Lake Serene Distri Charl Coed Washington, D. C Meanhile J. Edgar Hoover Bureau of Investigation Hoover Bim

Weather News for the Carolinas

Cloudy conditions and periods of rain expected across North Carolina with northwest and extreme western areas seeing the rain. Friday brings more cloudiness, light rain in places, and cooler air for western regions. South Carolina faces a partly cloudy night then stormier interior rain on Friday. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville blow southerly and southwest with overcast skies.

North Carolina South Carolina

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