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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
2
Generally fair weather with continued clear conditions tonight and Friday. Gentle southwest winds shift to breezier patterns along the coast as winds ease, predicting mild temperatures and dry conditions.
The judge warned the jury about rulings that affect the case and highlighted the difficulty of a white woman’s testimony against Black defendants. Samuel S. Leibowitz defended Mrs Victoria Price against accusations of fabricating the rape story while Alabama’s Thomas S. Lawson countered the defense’s claims, urging belief in the defendant’s guilt.
Chicago dairy market roundup shows butter prices steady at 15 and eggs: Cassy extra firsts local at 20 with fresh graded firsts local 1944 and other items listed. Current receipts show 18 and storage 7 extras 2114 with storage packed firsts mentioned.
Dr Julian Pennington of Atlanta spoke to the Rotary club on human nature and character as seen in physical appearance. Using photographs of individuals, he argued inherited traits remain distinct and are traceable to parents, illustrating his theory with facial features. Guests included Mrs Pennington and several local officials. Rotarian R B Terry plans to return soon from Italy.
The inquest into the Memorial Day riot at the Republic Steel plant becomes disputed as union counsel and officials clash over interrogation details. Testimony on who fired first and whether police used excessive force unfolds, with jurors weighing justifiable homicide or murder amid conflicting accounts.
The Inter national Brotherhood of Team sters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Ielpers said about 40 000 to 50 000 men were involved in a trucking strike near Detroit. The union approved unimproved movement of perishables while U S Truck Co dispatched 20 trucks under police protection to Port Huron Pontiac Flint Lansing Muskegon Ann Arbor and Jackson.
Wilmington hosts a joint convention of the North Carolina and Virginia Veterinary Medical associations starting today. Leaders from both states convene to discuss professional standards, animal care, and veterinary advances.
A severe heat wave affects coastal and central regions while the western plains see fair to good conditions. Rainfall totals reach 1.07 inches at Bauaire Wis and a heavy downpour causes the Spoon River near Havana Ill to flood farmland. A tent city forms near Buff City Wis for 40 displaced residents.
The High Point civil service commission will examine 256 applicants for city police positions tonight. Fifty were chosen from written exams to take tests on age physical condition agility and appearance. Twenty five were examined last week and the remaining 25 tonight. Qualified entrants will join an eligibility list for future police vacancies.
T. F. Wrenn of this city is reported to be recovering after an operation in New York on Monday. Doctors sent word today confirming his improving condition.
Senate Democrats split over party leadership after the death of Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas. Administration supporters push for the court bill and New Deal measures while opponents seek quick adjournment. Funeral services set for the Senate chamber with a journey to Little Rock. President Roosevelt will attend the Senate service. Vice President Garner attends the Arkansas ceremony.
Within the past 24 hours police here have arrested one person for driving an automobile drunk and one for reckless driving. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.
The Federal Housing Administration expects to return about 6.5 million dollars of its 10 million dollar appropriation for the fiscal year. Officials said a self sustaining field force will start August 1 and unnecessary state directors offices will be eliminated.
In Buenos Aires on July 15 forty nine passengers of the Furness Liner Southern Prince including 38 Americans were taken off as the steamship and a freighter collided in the River Plate and moved to safety last night.
Gastonia reports B. T. Dickson agent for the liquidating trustees announced that First National Bank stockholders would receive a five percent dividend.
Democratic factions clash over party leadership and a court bill with Senator Harrison favored by many, Byrnes undecided until burial, while Young Turks back Barkley. Some seek to extend the armistice and leave Barkley acting leader, but court bill opponents push for a prompt decision as sessions near adjournment.
The Indiana division of mines was notified of an explosion at a Terre Haute area shaft. Rescue operations were launched as workers at the mine mouth estimated the number trapped, with hundreds rushing to help. Relatives gathered at the tipple as authorities investigated the cause amid Sullivan county’s history of coal mine disasters.
Japan's war minister General Gen Sugiyama warned 50 prefectural governors the Far East situation could worsen and urged mobilization readiness. He called for requisition of supplies for operations against China and told three million army and navy reservists to be ready for a possible call.
Altoona report notes two year old Marcia Holmes obtaining state ments for school and personal property taxes. Her father W. J. Holmes expresses hope his son Frederick aged seven months would escape assessment.
In Sullivan county near Dugger the Little Betty mine disaster kills 29 miners. Rescue teams and state officials investigate causes as families mourn. Police and mine inspectors rush to the scene to gather details and assess safety lapses.
Prosecutors show a fresh grave hole, four loaded revolvers, and washed clothing at the Newton home. The missing woman Hull Mrs Kelly was identified from the Mississippi River body found in Louisiana Missouri. The accused minister Newton admitted burning women’s clothing, as his son drove the car to Oberly. Mrs Newton provided a written statement, while Mrs Kelly had withdrawn about 1900 from Paris Savings Bank.
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