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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1938
Page
1
John Bruce Thornton, gray haired and 61, was sentenced today to seven years penal servitude for a four count indictment. He plotted to kidnap Viscount Nuffield, Britain's Henry Ford, and hold him at sea for a ransom of 500 dollars. The jury deliberated two hours.
French anti aircraft batteries opened fire on six planes crossing from Spain at Oeecia near Rouragmadame, about 50 miles west of Perpignan. The insurgent planes then circled and returned to Spain after the brief confrontation. Border guards said the craft may have bombed towns in northern Catalonia earlier in the afternoon.
The Agriculture Department estimates farmers obtained 8.559 billion dollars in June from product sales plus government payments. Similar receipts for the previous year are noted as 8.681 billion.
In Berlin Germany beats France in the Davis Cup semi final as Henner Henkel defeats Yvon Petra with set scores 4 4 1 11 9 4 2. In Brussels Yugoslavia routs Belgium 8 0 to reach the European finals.
A Bodil loaded 844 tons sailing from Danzig to Nice was sunk off the Spanish coast after air attacks. The crew were rescued by the British passenger liner Shropshire. The Bodil was owned by J Lauritzen of Copenhagen.
Three Charlotte businesses one in Hickory and one in Thomasville received charters today from Thad Eyre secretary of state Armstrong Caddell Face Veneer Company of Thomasville organized by Roy Armstrong of High Point Marie M Caddell and J G Rinth of Thomasville to deal in face veneers with 87000 subscribed 10000 authorized capital stock
Enterprise subscribers urged to have payments ready for the carrier to collect on Saturday. The notice explains Saturday collection will allow better service by avoiding stoppage for unpaid accounts and helps the carrier balance weekly duties.
Shanghai reports foreign observers predict an imminent Japanese capture of Kiukiang after three weeks of heavy bombing. Japanese warships and air power appear poised to strike, with anti air defenses silenced and final blows tied to clearing Poyang Lake entrance. The Notoro carrier is said damaged and towed for repairs after shellfire.
The Mercury prepared for a return flight to Ireland after a midair launch test off the coast of Ireland. Captain Donald Bennett piloted the craft from a mother ship, carrying a 1000 pound cargo and 1180 gallons of gasoline during a 22 hour 24 minute crossing via Quebec and Montreal.
Exiled Polish journalist Kieinierer, married to an Italian, says two police agents told him he was expelled but gave no reason. He was made a Cavaliere of Italy four months ago in recognition of his long service in the country.
WAKE FOREST July 22 AP El Sandefur says in an answer filed to a court action that he remains secretary and treasurer and trustee of the State Federation of Labor records and assets. He notes no legal federation convention has been called since his August 1936 election as rank split with Roy R. Lawrence and others aligned with the Committee for Industrial Organization.
Lakehurst New Jersey July 22 Commander Charlies E Rosendahl US naval air expert defended his advocacy of selling helium to Germany. He said high officials including Secretary Ickes shared the view. Ickes questioned Rosendahl shift from military helium importance citing Rosendahls book What About the Airship and his WWI airship discussion. Rosendahl vowed a full comparison would show consistency in his position.
Insurgent reports say Government troops were driven from the Espina mountains northwest of Segorbe. The loss endangers holding the Valencia highway and opens a front from Viver to the coast. Insurgents claim progress on multiple fronts while pressuring Miaja’s forces.
Fayetteville Bay incident reports a car veering out of control in front of a filling station, fatally striking 12 year old Jack Byrd. Anne Smith of Parkton was jailed on charges of manslaughter as the driver.
Attendance was light as exhibitors prepared for a new week opening with buyers expected Monday. By noon only 0 registered, though the first Fridays of July 1937 and January 1938 saw higher totals. Market week showed generally good buying with living and bedroom suites selling, Swedish Modern less popular, and chain buyers placing large future orders amid cautious optimism.
The SEC filed a bill in U S District Court charging Associated Gas and Electric with violations of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and the Securities Act of 1933. The action seeks a preliminary injunction over extending 5 percent convertible investment certificates maturing November 15. This follows the Supreme Court’s Electric Bond and Share ruling upholding the 1935 holding company law.
Corrigan tells reporters in Dublin he is a flyer not a lover. The California mechanic says he will not commercialize his Atlantic flight and plans to return home after touring official receptions and meetings with Ireland's police chief and army chief.
Massachusetts Governor Charles F. Hurley urged the Interstate Commerce Commission that proposed south to north freight rate cuts would be an unwise national development. He said lowering rates would erode industrial localities with high standards, citing Massachusetts laws on workers compensation factory inspection and limits on women and child workers. He was the seventh northern state chief executive to oppose parity with northern rates. The statement was read at the I C C hearing.
The Department of Conservation and Development announced that a national business magazine praised North Carolina for its state advertising program. The piece notes the program's cautious approach and contrasts Tar Heel actions with other states seeking vacationers manufacturers and larger budgets.
Germany's 150 ton Nordmeer catapult flying boat landed at Port Washington after a 2397 mile non stop Atlantic flight from the Azores in 17 hours 42 minutes. Aboard were Captain Joachim von Blankenburg Co Pilot Otto Brix Redioman Wilhelm Kuep Pers Flight Engineer Alfred Eger. The craft was launched from the Schwabenland at Horta and passed the British seaplane Mercury en route.
The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation reports spending 54,060,000 in the last 12 months to divert surplus farm products into relief channels export markets and new domestic markets. Products distributed to over 2,000,000 needy relief families through state relief agencies cost more than 45,500,000.
Paris reports cautious optimism as Adolf Hitler signals a settlement with Czechoslovakia and Europe. Britain hints at resolving outstanding issues while talks intensify. A French air chief will meet Germany’s leader on August 14 as royal diplomacy strengthens Franco British ties.
Fiery MP William Gallacher criticized the government bill on holidays with pay in the House of Commons. He called the measure rotten and said it reflects a rotten system, delivering the brief clash during the current session.
Colorado Springs July 22. Heart attack kills Charlies P. Howard 59 longtime ITU president and CIO ally who split with AF L leaders. He died at a hotel after a Printers Home board meeting. Howard had held the ITU presidency since 1926 after succeeding John McParland and James Lynch briefly displaced him in 1924. He leaves no children and will be buried near the Printers Home cemetery.
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