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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1938
Page
2
Mostly cloudy conditions with occasional showers expected Sunday and Monday across the state. Partly cloudy in northern portions with showers, then cloudy by afternoon on Monday with widely scattered thin showers possible.
Japanese troops landed several hundred shock troops near Matowchen and pressed Chinese defense for hours as they advanced toward Hukow and Kiangsi province. Chinese defenses prepared along the Yangtze river area include rail and mine threats while denying wider Japanese penetration toward Hankow and Hankou railway hubs.
Partial counts from 15 to 23 precincts across Bladen Columbus Duplin Onslow and Polk counties indicate Democratic figures led by Nicholson Ward Mallard Koonce and Lips with margins varying as ballots are tallied. County boards faced recount pressure as results tighten.
Federal agencies authorize massive spending across public works and defense. Navy to start 89 ship builds including four battleships valued at $70 million each. 3CCC retains 300,000 youth and veteran enrollment with $286 million. Reconstruction Finance Corp offers multi million advances for private utilities. Army to expand personnel. Treasury allocates about $70 million for new nationwide buildings. Other lending programs, especially for housing, to continue operations.
In a multi-county contest Judge Teague wins the congressional seat previously held by William Umstead, edging Barker after heavy Durham and Alamance returns shift the result. County tallies show Teague ahead across Alamance Guilford Durham Orange and other counties as the final votes come in.
Report notes that from 1601 to present all popes have been Italian. It traces continuity in papal leadership through centuries with emphasis on nationality of popes.
An editorial urges open dialogue with children about sex, outlining two genders and the natural progression toward puberty. It advises supervised play, nonshaming discussion, and gradual, appropriate disclosure by trusted adults to foster healthy attitudes toward sexuality.
In Asheboro on June 30 8 o clock the first wedding in the historic old Shiloh Christian church near Coleridge united Misa Wil an Stout of Ramseur route one and Paul Craven of Asheboro with Rev J F Apple of Elon College officiating. The ceremony featured Miss Vera Stewart at the piano and Elon tenor Victor Murchison singing. The couple will live at 321 Sunset Avenue.
Mrs Tiffany Barnes entertained her bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her Park street home with four tables set and summer flowers. Out of town visitor Mrs Charles Welch joined from High Point along with numerous club guests. prizes went to Mrs Presnell and others among both visitors and members. Refreshments included a salad and iced course.
Mr and Mrs Paul Frye Ramseur Route One announce a son born June 27. Mr and Mrs James Walter Gaddy Park Street announce a daughter born June 27. Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas Sharpe Utah announce daughter Mary Evelyne Sharpe born June 28. Mr and Mrs Harlen Hoover Asheboro Route Two announce a son Richard Morris Hoover born June 27.
Rebels and government forces clash along a 60 mile front from Sarrion to Burriana with shifting roles. Insurgents claim gains near Artana and Fanzara while government lines retreat slightly but claim a tactical withdrawal. The fighting includes rifles mortars and machine guns amid intermittent exchanges and a follow up infantry assault.
The text urges supervised, healthy games and gatherings for youths, stressing they should view each other as normal people. It recommends chaperones up to age seventeen and trusting innate sense beyond that, with knowledge and moral training to stay reasonably safe while knowing where children are and who their companions are.
The Moravian church band in Winston Salem plans patriotic music for July Fourth. The group, active year round, performs at church and civic events and conducts Easter morning services. Band members train weekly in the Moravian church music hall under veteran leader B. J. Pfohl.
North Carolina state and county boards adopted a 65 percent markup on liquor sold in ABC stores, banning new stock in 27 counties except for a few specials. The plan allows whiskey as low as 80 proof and aims to curb bootleggers, with limited dissent among officials.
Italy under Mussolini pursues autarchy to free itself from imports. Hydro power in the north, coal from Sardinia, and rising production of artificial silk, rubber, and wool support aims to cut raw material imports by half. Government officials claim progress toward self sufficiency despite small iron ore gains.
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter will hold a meeting tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Moose hall. All members are urged to attend.
Some trees in the been caper family yield wood so dense it can be used to make sinkers.
The state chairman predicted wholesalers will cut prices in August. Even with a 55 percent markup, liquor costs will still be cheaper than a year ago, with a 66 cent corn whiskey pint and a 60 cent bourbon pint cited.
Trading capped a week of strong gains as industrial leaders lifted many issues by more than four points. The Associated Press 60 stock average rose to 48.8, its best since November 13, with weekly rise of 2.9 points. Turnover topped 12 million shares, the largest Friday and week totals since last October.
Britain's debt settlement with Germany prompts mixed views on foreign policy and trade. The note to Spain seeks a commission to investigate air raids while Italy and Germany are cited in the conflict. The agreement is seen as a possible step toward Anglo German rapprochement, yet Czech minority issues and the Spanish war remain obstacles. The non intervention committee meets Tuesday to review foreign fighters withdrawal plans.
Princess and President Roosevelt enjoy a hillside picnic with guests as pheasants roam thick woods. Roosevelt heads to Gettysburg for a Memorial speech and plans a nine day western tour ending in San Diego aboard the Houston. He schedules stops in Marietta Covington Louisville Bowing Green Pueblo and Oklahoma City with more on the way.
Shelby City Council votes to pursue construction of a new city hall using PWA funds. The decision was announced from Shelby City Hall on July 2.
Milk that sours does not lose nutritive value. The fermentation process does not degrade essential vitamins or minerals, keeping proteins calcium and fats largely intact while acidity increases.
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