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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
2
Cloudy conditions with possible rain in northwest portions tonight. Friday brings more rain in the north and west with warmer conditions toward the east and central areas. East to southeast winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville forecast continued unsettled weather tonight and Friday.
Charlotte report states Bruce Shue will be booked for trial on murder charges in the slaying of J A Rape Huntersville police chief once evidence is compiled. Wade Shue and Walter Lanning were arrested with Shue in Edgefield D C but released. Wade Shue faces larceny charges at Statesville. Lanning cleared.
Mingkwang 55 miles northwest of Nanking hosts British units as they push through blizzard toward Hsiaochiho Little Chicken river. Thousands of war refugees suffer cold but cheer slowed Japanese advance. Shanghai visit by Admiral Yarnell and Paul V. McNutt noted. Chinese claim dominance at Wuhu and progress toward Hangzhou on Yangtze front.
The Holstein-Friesen Association of America records show forty one cows averaging 9502 pounds of milk and 328 pounds of fat. Leading the focal herd is Ormsby Burke Lilly, a four year old junior, with 1262 pounds of milk and 476 pounds of fat.
Mrs Leila Pratt Blakeley 49 of 415 Summitt Avenue Greensboro died at Clinic hospital after a week long illness from non virus meningitis. She previously lived in Greensboro two months, from High Point. Survived by husband T M Blakeley daughter Mrs W A Bentley father R B Pratt three brothers and several nephews and nieces. Body shipped to Abilene for funeral services at Abilene College auditorium Sunday afternoon with ministers R C Bell and Don H Morris. Interment in Abilene cemetery.
The group discusses capital gains and losses proposing changes they deem better than current rules yet not fully meeting practical needs. They express serious objections to certain estate and gift tax proposals.
The Southern Furniture Exposition reports 961 buyers registered after day one, with 190 more this morning bringing total to 1 141 and an expected 120 more this afternoon. Paul W. Casey says registrations may exceed last year’s 2 330 as trading remains active and market officials deem the period sound and stable.
A drastic change for your living room is to paint walls a dark color only if the room is bright and sunny. Pair a dark green wall with a chartreuse olive rug and matching furniture to create an interesting effect.
Sheriff Walker Allen said he was holding several men for questioning in the death of J. W. Oxendine of Robeson County. Oxendine's mangled body was found on a railroad track near Dillon after an argument earlier with several men.
President Roosevelt outlines views on business organization reforms and holding companies. He backs targeted anti trust modernization, wage and hour legislation, and private capital flow while urging caution on federal spending and delaying broad wage changes. Recommendations stress transparency for unions and cooperation among industry, labor, and government.
Senate debates continue as supporters vow night sessions to break the filibuster on the anti lynching bill while Congress eyes an appropriations measure for independent offices. Norris hints at opposition to Milton’s seat in New Jersey and farm lawmakers settle corn control details with penalties for over quota sales. Burlew nomination to interior post looms as bureau reviews CCC pay accounts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jes sie Floyd Leonard wife of S. L. Leonard of Kernersville were held at Main Street M B Church with ministers Rev W B Davis Rev T R Wolf and Rev N C Williams officiating A morning service was conducted at the Kernersville home and pallbearers included Carson Cox Paul Clapp J E Foust J T Davis Roger Hale and C C Charles Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery
Supplying London with gas requires building more than 6 400 miles of gas mains and distribution lines to reach households and industries. The extensive network underpins heating lighting and industry while supporting growth and urban development.
Navy sources report details of a reported seizure of a U S tanker by rebel ships. Rear Admiral Harry Lackey commands the European squadron aboard the Raleigh at Genoa with Manley at Gibraltar and Claxton at Villefranche. State department officials weigh direct communication with Generalissimo Franco on the matter.
Paris reports French destroyer Vauquelin sighted the Nantucket Chief near Mallorca with an American crew and flag. The tanker, formerly Gulf Light, carried oil from Taupse to Barcelona and may have been seized by Spanish insurgent gunboats 50 miles north of the Balearics. Officials say jurisdiction over the seizure is undetermined.
Henry Averill assesses potential impact of Mrs Helen Robertson Wohl seeking the U S Senate in North Carolina Her strategy would focus on mobilizing habitual nonvoters by appealing to the Ludlow War Referendum and prohibition era sentiments She reportedly drew about 100000 votes in her first run and could challenge incumbents.
Raleigh N C January 20 The federal power commission assumed control over the Yadkin river dam project sparking a clash with state authorities The Carolina Aluminum Company would need a federal license to proceed and face annual fees while the government could claim the site after 50 years The department of conservation and development argues the dam would curb drought and flood risks and be beneficial.
In Greensboro on January 20, the State rested its case in the manslaughter trial of H. A. Moffitt Jr. from High Point over the death of six year old June Sumner. The defense began presenting evidence as the court denied a motion for non suit. The child was fatally struck on South Main Street and her mother, Mrs. Dibert Sumner, testified the car appeared to travel 40 to 45 mph. Patrolman Hoover noted six foot skid marks at the scene. The criminal term calendar listed High Point cases for the week.
Dr William Kenneth Boyd 68 longtime Southern historian dies after long illness in Durham He spent four decades with Trinity College and Duke University as a history professor since 1906 Civil Service notice in High Point calls for a City Collector exam on January 28 1938 with applications due by January 27 through the Civil Service Commission secretary at the Municipal Building
Mild rallying efforts at the opening faded as profit selling reappeared. Industrials led recoveries only to back away with small gains and losses near midmorning. The pace remained slow as Wall Street weighed yesterday's conference between the President and national industrial chiefs.
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