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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1937
Page
2
Partly cloudy days with Monday for both regions. scattered afternoon thundershowers possible in North Carolina. Weekend also sees partly cloudy skies with cooler Sunday in portions of Carolina.
A crowded platform debate over leadership and a Supreme Court fight unfolds as senators publicly vow truce while privately campaigning. The party split and possible filibuster threaten court legislation and salary bills amid a Chillicothe stop. Senator Minton cites pro President sentiment as Mrs. Robinson stays veiled.
Washington July 17 The mechanical cotton picker tops expert lists as a potential upheaval in economic social and industrial conditions. AAA official Roman Horne warns it could both bless and curse mankind as it nears practical use possibly displacing millions of farm laborers in the rural south and transforming labor and land use across regions. Chicago sociologist William Ogburn warns it may be catastrophic for the Negro and alter southern political structures.
The piece outlines the 1939 mayoral race with LaGuardia facing opposition from Copeland and Levy. It notes Roosevelt era cross-endorsement politics, Flynn’s White House ties, and local Democratic divisions ahead of primaries on September 16 and the general election November 2.
Trading in security markets dwindled as the mid year rally faded. Early second quarter corporate reports showed some firms tightening profit margins due to higher operating costs while others posted gains from the spring recovery. War talk and Far East clashes drew attention, France faced fiscal strain, and US loan activity rose on expectations of lower treasury borrowing. Industry kept moving on orders from earlier in the year as summer demand grew for clothing and vacation goods. Railroad carloadings eased week to week while Fed districts reported mixed results in retail and steel capacity amid generally fair crop conditions.
Time payments on the 16 cent a day savings plan have relieved auto makers of one job. Buyers are nickel plating their new models themselves.
The report notes roughly 60,000 Chinese troops advancing toward Peiping with lines to Cheng chow and rail junctions. Japan warns it will not tolerate Nanking troop or air movements into Hopen and pledges firm action under the 1935 Ho-Umezu agreement.大量の日本兵站と戦備が天津へ運ばれ東北へ転用される。
Secretary Hull said there is no need to alter the United States approach to Sino-Japanese affairs. He noted harmony with the Inter-American conference principles on peaceful dispute resolution non intervention treaty sanctity and restraint, aligning with twenty republics and the Buenos Aires agreements.
The article notes remarks from the president's son urging industry to take leadership and cooperate in ongoing relief operations. It emphasizes a call for immediate action and national unity to address the crisis.
The Associated Industries discusses Roosevelt's proposal to boost public welfare by free position wanted ads, worker-employer contact clearing houses, press and radio cooperation, and coordination of unemployment relief efforts. The quote emphasizes removing doubt about industry’s commitment to citizens' welfare.
An unidentified young woman about 24 was found dead in a Martinsville hotel room. Coroner Simmons said the death was caused by poison.
A guideline states that for every gallon of gasoline burned in a motor, the equivalent of a room one foot square and twelve feet high filled with air is needed to mix it properly for complete combustion.
Robert Kiser, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Kiser of Asheboro, was found dead under his grandfather’s porch on Pershing Street. A large knot on the head sparked inquiry. Funeral arrangements were not set, expected to be announced for Monday. Surviving are the parents and a sister, Doris Kiser.
Funeral services are set for 3 o clock Sunday for Lee Jay Jackson 22 of Level Cross killed in a Greensboro High Point road auto accident Friday morning. He was found 36 feet from the car after the vehicle overturned twice in a field 60 feet from the pavement. Survivors include his mother Mrs Alton Jackson three brothers Robert Owens and Eddie Jackson all at home four sisters Miss Wilma May Jackson Mrs Mabellendenin Mrs Hazel Kennedy and Mrs Ruth Peak.
Betty Lou Craven infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Craven of Asheboro star route died Friday at 3 20 PM at her parents home. Surviving besides the parents are two brothers. Funeral service was held Saturday morning at Tabernacle church and interment followed in that cemetery.
Mary Lucy Beck 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Beck of Seagrove died at Randolph hospital after an operation on Tuesday Funeral services set for Sunday at 3 pm at Christian Union Baptist church Seagrove Surviving are her parents three sisters Mrs C H Maynew Miss Virginia Beck and Miss Maggie Beck all of High Point or Seagrove and three brothers Leonidas Phillip and RR W Beck Jr all of Seagrove
The report argues for proactive surveying to foresee effects of major inventions and guide plans as new technologies spread. It notes unemployment rises during transitions, with workers seeking new occupations while employers face obsolescence and capital displacement across families and communities.
The national resources committee urged coordinating planning work across existing boards and federal agencies. It proposed a special forecasting committee to anticipate imminent changes in national life and called for an overall planning board to unify these efforts.
Byron TT of California pressed the Navy and Coast Guard for full cost details of the Earhart search and asked the commerce department if Miss Earhart could fly the world leg from Miami for scientific benefit. Lexington planes covered 73 000 miles and 90 000 square miles, with 60 planes on day one later cut to 42.
Thomas Tom Mackenzie a Moore county native and head of Mackenzie Face Veneer died at his Edgedale Drive home Saturday afternoon after a lengthy illness. Born August 28 1885 he was a son of D F and Virginia Mackenzie and leaves a widow Ella Manson a daughter Martha Harris Mackenzie his mother four sisters and several relatives. Funeral services are set for Sunday evening at 6 30 from his home with Dr C C Williamson and Rev H Norwood Bowne in charge. Interment will be at Oakwood Memorial Park with Numa F Reid Lodge A F and A M in charge at the grave.
Funeral services for John Thomas Johnson 40 who died in Roanoke Rapids after a sunstroke will be held Sunday at 5 in Sechrest's Funeral Home chapel. Dr H Conrad Blackwell of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church will conduct. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
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