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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1937
Page
2
Noon today reports gentle westerly winds overcast skies. Last night and yesterday showed mild warmth with temperatures around 69 degrees and a high near 28? The fragment notes winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville and predicts continued cloud cover and calm to light winds tonight and tomorrow.
Chicago reports prices for butter at 19 448 and eye products at 17 750 with no session details. Prices noted as of July 10 in the Chicago market. Measurements reflect commodity figures and market activity on that date.
Across the corn belt temperatures reach the upper nineties for five days while New York City endures a third straight day of 96. Heat is blamed for hundreds of prostration deaths as WPA workers are sent home and Massachusetts and Minnesota limit duties. States reporting deaths include New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Illinois, and others.
Firemen from East Carolina Firemen's Association will hold a meeting in Beaufort from Tuesday through Friday. The event runs July 13 to 17 with activities and discussions planned for attendees.
Winston-Salem swept Norfolk with an 8 6 opener and a 9 0 nightcap. Portsmouth beat Richmond 4 2, and Asheville fell to Charlotte 6 1 as Rocky Mount pounded Durham 19 0. Today's slate includes Asheville at Winston-Salem and more.
In South Bend Indiana July 10 striking WPA workers chanted we all work or no one works. William H. Jordan WPA district director said John K. Jennings ordered discontinuing all 52 county projects and moving headquarters if police cannot curb protests. About 700 men joined the walkout with Alliance leaders claiming 1750.
The North Carolina customs district exports rose to 322 212 dollars in 1937 from 217 875 in 1936, and imports climbed by about 1 million dollars to 6 700 796. Sugar led import value at 340 396, with cigar leaf tobacco second at 3 608 967. scrap iron and steel shipments to the UK and Japan boosted exports.
Mecklenburg county commissioners vote to raise salaries for employees. Those earning under 150 dollars per month receive a ten percent increase, while those between 150 and 159 dollars get a five percent raise.
Governor Hoey will deliver the principal address at the Winston-Salem Traffic club annual outing at Roaring Gap on July 17.
Chicago trading saw winter wheat prospects improve on the forecast, sending prices down three cents per bushel. Buying interest emerged on the fall, with the market recovering about half its losses by close. July and September quotes for wheat and corn varied, while oats remained near unchanged.
The highway department reports 895 persons were killed on state highways through May, up from 367 in the first five months of 1936.
Quebec stands as the foremost hub of Canada's brewing industry with a concentration of breweries, producers, and related facilities shaping national beer trends and export potential.
A New York report details extreme heat readings from places like Hot Spot Kentucky Torch Ohio and Frostproof Florida. Towns record 90s and even unofficial 123 at Babylon Long Island while Fire Island reefs shattered past records as the heat wave sweeps the region.
By noon today police had four arrests for prohibition violations. Frank McBride 21 East Washington Street and Lee Bryant 16 310 Baptist Street are in default $300 bonds for possessing whisky without tax payment. Officers seized one gallon of whisky a pitcher glasses and utensils. Eldridge Tuggie 707 W Green Street and Bh R Scout Charlotte were the other arrestees.
Workers returning to the Industrial Rayon corporation plant after a fifteen week strike found only about six pickets at the gates. Fifty eight men arrived under state and county police escort while members filed in. Local 2214 Synthetic Yarn Federation CIO allies planned a meeting that night.
W H Rhodes reports NC spring pig crop up 24 percent over last spring and farrowing plans show 10 percent more sows this fall. NC leads states with breeding sows growth while national farrowing dips. Estimated 116000 farrowing sows this spring and 104000 bred for fall. 1933 and 1924 highs eyed for overall crop. Pork prices rose from lows in 1933 to 9.70 per 100 pounds in June.
Frank Wickham of Sioux Falls told the Institute of Public Affairs in Charlottesville that nations refuse to disarm, showing they still contemplate wars. J Kenneth Bradley of Connecticut urged long term education and effort to achieve peace as the final goal. Wickham said wars will occur because nations are not yet willing to pay the price of peace.
Navy patrol planes scoured more than 140000 square miles after Amelia Earhart vanished near Howland Island on July 2. A Colorado crew on Hull Island in the Phoenix group questioned locals for sightings or radio signals but found no clue. Lieutenant J O Lambecht said inhabitants did not know Earhart and natives conveyed a British resident to the plane.
The article reports Senate wrangling over the act with McCarran counted doubtful yet taking the floor to press opposition.vote counts ranged from 44 to 60 with 49 needed to pass if all senators vote. A Saturday session was used to speed a vote amid administration pressure.
Wilmington NC July 10 The North Carolina section of the American Waterworks association will hold its annual meeting in Wilmington from August 26 to 28.
Franklin July 10. J. E. B. Thorpe president announced the Nantahala Power and Light Company will relocate its main offices from Bryson City to Franklin.
Notice states Joe Coffield deed of trust dated May 25 1931 defaulted, property at 50 feet Hay Street High Point described as lot 34 College Park. sale at Guilford County Courthouse Greensboro on Monday July 26 1937 at 2 PM to highest cash bidder. taxes and special assessments unpaid. Wachovia Bank and Trust Company trustee.
Authorities say Alvis Lee 38 escaped from Burke county jail and was arrested in Marshalltown Iowa for assaulting a popcorn vendor and robbing him of 569 dollars. Deputies raced to return the prisoner as word arrived of another escape from the Marshalltown jail.
SAN FRANCISCO July 10 UP The state supreme court ruled that use of sound motion pictures in jury trials is legal. The court denied the appeal of Robert Hayes convicted of manslaughter who argued that a film of his confession violated constitutional rights.
Public notice of a trust executed by A E Eccles dated June 22 1937 in Guilford County North Carolina at the Deeds office with terms of sale cash fronting 80 feet of the East side of Lot No 8 on the College Park map Also called J C Welch Farm The sale date is July 26 at o’clock PM in North Carolina and the trustee and attorney are identified as COMPANY and Attorney.
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