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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
2
Partly cloudy conditions with chances of thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight across North Carolina and South Carolina. Winds from the southwest easing along the coast, with scattered showers forecast for the southern coast tonight and Wednesday.
The record shows Ob and Du Pont face charges of attempting to evade over a million in income taxes. The article notes complexity and government burden of proof due to the fortunes involved, with continued discussion on the case's details.
A mass meeting in the Junior High auditorium at 7 30 p m marks the inauguration of a salesmen crusade led by G B E Hutchens as steering committee chair. The plan aims to lift the recession through organized salespeople with support from the High Point Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders.
The text notes that proceeding was filed and argues that reaching a different conclusion would show bias toward ingenuity over bona fides, asserting the burden was abundantly met. It emphasizes the need for fair consideration and cautions against blindness to facts.
Court records show no contests in the sixth congressional district or the 21st solicitorial district as officials debate absentee voting in Davidson and ballot handling in Union county. The board recessed after a half hour without action, with Burgin leading by about 100 votes as Deane’s counsel questions irregularities and counts.
Theodore Roosevelt became the first U S president to fly in an aircraft joining the era of powered flight. He rode in a plane similar to those used by early aviation pioneers notably the Wright brothers.
One two and five dollar notes typically wear thin and become ready for retirement after circulating six to nine months.
In a Mayfair Bridge Club duplicate, James Lewis of New York survives a sandbag by East who bets on a vulnerable game. Lewis wins 10 of 18 tricks with careful ruffs and finesses, turning a likely set into a successful contract.
South plays three no trump as West shows a five card spade suit and two aces. West's double hints a path to making the contract. Dealer sAKT2 KQ2 KQ45. Opener Q.
Mr and Mrs Vann Stringfield entertained members of the Esbera club and guests at a bridge party in their apartment Friday evening. Prizes went to Mrs O R Hodgin and Alvah Boyles, with a pottery pitcher for the Penningtons wedding celebration couple. Others attending hosted by Miss Mae Smith and Mrs Woodrow Hall included families and friends, followed by refreshments.
The airmen reached Paris after takeoff difficulties and began the Paris to Moscow route with high altitude flight. After refueling and welcome preparations, Hughes faced a damaged wheel concern but officials confirmed landing gear was fine.
Hughes lifts his plane from Le Bourget Field in Paris at 7:25 p.m. BST after minor repairs, completing the first leg of the world girdling hop from New.
TVA probe tour by eight congressmen opened with a stop at Hiwassee dam on the Tennessee Valley Authority project near Murphy North Carolina. The group planned to inspect dam village and construction and then proceed to Chattanooga as work continues on the 1250 foot long 292 foot high dam.
Federal farm officials draft a wheat loan program tied to a near record forecast. Loans likely about 59 cents per bushel with a maximum near 86 cents, available to farmers storing wheat awaiting higher prices. Administrator Tolley cites export subsidies and acreage reductions as parts of a broader surplus removal plan.
Reports say Japanese warplanes bombed near the American missionaries at Wuchang. Canton was bombed twice with heavy casualties feared. Kiukiang faced naval pressure as Japanese forces advanced on Hankow. Foreigners were evacuated by American and British gunboats leaving ten American missionaries still at Kiukiang.
The State Department said Venezuela joins listed trade talks as Secretary Hull sets August 6 for briefs and August 15 for public hearings. Officials praise growing Venezuela trade as American exports rose from 24.1 million to 46.5 million in 1937 amid broader Britain and Canada negotiations.
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