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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1937
Page
2
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt enters sixth paid role for charity this week writing a 200 word motherhood article for Sam Goldwyn. The piece will promote the movie Stella Dallas and proceeds go to the American Friends Service Committee.
American aviator yde Pangborn released by Soviet authorities after two days of detention at Velikieuki airport near Moscow. Pangborn entered Russia with a visa and was held by Soviet authorities at the Latvian frontier. his companion, Congressman William Sirovich of New York, secured a new visa from the foreign office.
A private service at St. Mary of the Angels for the inventor Marconi was attended by his widow, her relatives, Prince Torlonia, Rome’s governor, academy officials, and Fascists. The body lay in state briefly before train transport to Bologna for Friday burial.
A patent for America s first tooth extractor was issued on June 28 1797 marking an early milestone in dental tools. The brief notice notes the invention and its date without additional technical detail.
Desperado and a companion abduct a farmer three miles east of Caddo, forcing him to drive as a Texas convict and partner flee westward after a gun battle. Mrs Traxier and the fugitives were pursued by a large posse of Texas and Oklahoma officers, with bloodhounds aiding the hunt near Verden, Oklahoma.
U S infantry stands by on Chinese soil after warnings to evacuate as bombardment continues. Japanese cabinet backs use of force to secure influence in north China. Wanpinghsien attacked. privy council approves. Peiping reports mutual troop withdrawals and Chinese forces pull back to Papaoshan.
HOLANWOOD July 21 reports say a man who smashes airplanes on camera for a living slipped on a home step and sprained both ankles while on crutches at his studio.
The city awards a 2500 dollar contract to A. P. Smith Manufacturing of East Orange New Jersey for a frontal bevel geared valve on Leonard Street between Perry Street and Mangum Avenue with water service uninterrupted.
Kentucky senator Barkley presided over a caucus vote tallying 87 to 37 as he succeeds Robinson as the Democratic leader. The meeting opened with a brief statement of purpose and included two roll calls for attendance and ballot votes.
Reported shifts in voting strength and seven Democratic senators pressing for a swift settlement of the court bill. Senator Brown urged Roosevelt to lead a new compromise plan possibly based on a constitutional amendment. Byrd called the reorganization effort dead, while Barkley pursued talks to unite party factions. Wagner's delayed reply to Governor Lehman added to the maneuvering on Capitol Hill.
The High Point Civil Service commission plans to release grades in about two weeks after grading all 327 Monday night papers. No grades will be issued until every paper is graded and all answers completed, with delays due to missing materials from Chicago and Tennessee. The Girls Commissioner and rodman exams drew the most candidates as officials await results.
Two Senate candidates entered a caucus room with strong confidence as Roosevelt stayed out of the contest. Both candidates attended a legislative conference with him, having backed the Roosevelt administration on most issues including court reorganization.
Governor Hoey is expected to attend the July 21 celebration in Scotland Neck for the opening of a new highway to the Roanoke River. The event marks the town’s parade and ceremonial dedication with local officials hosting the ceremony.
Walter L. Fry of Fry Products Inc halts operations after telling 250 workers he will quit rather than concede to the United Auto Workers. The plant, maker of automobile seat covers, is closed as workers back the union yet Fry rejects its leadership and tactics. Fry says he would accept a union if it is well managed and responsible.
The report details a homicide probe after a sheriff and police debated jail keys amid a highway discovered double shooting. Governor Cone called it murder not lynching as coroner's jury considered evidence about police pistols and officer involvement. A gunmen wearing bags demanded keys from Fairbanks at police HQ.
Attorneys argued the cases of Mrs. J. W. Tomlinson Mrs. T. M. Blakely and Mrs. T. H. Bates charged with operating tourist homes on Montlieu avenue contrary to zoning ordinances. Judge Teague suspended judgment on condition defendants comply with regulations by 6 o'clock Monday July 26.
In a municipal court session, defense sought to pause proceedings to allow a zoning petition affecting Monthieu avenue homes to be reviewed by the city council. The motion was denied. defendants faced signs violations and residence zoning questions as four defendants—Mrs Blakely Mrs Bates and Mrs Tomlinson—pleaded or defended their cases. Mr Cox was cleared of manslaughter charges in a separate matter involving a 70 mph motorcycle case.
Hendersonville attorney M M Redden was appointed to the State Board of Elections by Governor Hoey, replacing J Harry Sample who resigned to become director of probation. Redden's term runs until January 1.
Market activity surges as groups host meetings at the Sheraton. A North Carolina Retail Furniture Dealers association dinner followed by a Bigelow-Sanford company event features Lee Sillen discussing rug and carpet merchandising and advertising. Buyers seek Blond woods and lamps as bed springs and floor coverings gain business.
An Oregon craftsman made wooden dishes cutlery and other implements for explorers during an Antarctic expedition to avoid metal injuries from the extreme cold.
The statement explains that one horsepower equals the power needed to raise 33 000 pounds a foot in one minute. It frames horsepower as a unit linking force and time to work output.
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