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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1938
Page
1
Paroles Commissioner Edwin Gill announced a reprieve for Ben Sims a Black man from Guilford County facing execution for murder. Gov Hoey ordered the delay to allow further study. The 80 day reprieve shifts the death date to September 16 under state law.
Frankie Parker of Beverly Hills California defeated Carlton Road of Brooklyn and the University of North Carolina in the Seabright invitation tournament second round. The match ended 6 2 6 0.
Rome July 26 Paul Cremone a longtime correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor since 1922 and vice president of the Foreign Press Association in Rome has been ordered to leave Italy News interprets the action as part of a broader press restriction in Rome.
London July 26 Douglas G Corrigan says he will take the best job offered after his return from the Atlantic flight including options in movies vaudeville newspapers and other fields He plans a two week rest with stops in New York Brooklyn Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Washington Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio Norfolk and Galveston en route to Los Angeles San Francisco and St Louis He will attend the Cleveland air races but not as a competitor and jokes about aiming for the equator and pole during his next trip.
A massive grass brush and timber fire on the Warm Springs Indian reservation expanded to over 100000 acres. Air surveillance by Frank Stratton and Alden Williams reported the blaze uncontrolled on the southwest front. Flames crossed the Deschutes River area near the Indian agency and moved toward Kseekqua and Shitike Creeks toward the Metolius river bench.
In Knoxville on July 26, the Congressional TVA probe halted as frustration with contentious exchanges rose. Director David E. Lilienthal stopped mid answer to Morgan's charges and was told to file his points for the record. Only three committee members were present.
U S Steel Corporation reported a deficit of 5.01 million dollars for the June quarter, larger than the 1.2 million deficit in the prior quarter, while the June quarter last year showed a net income of 86.17 million dollars. The report is dated New York and covers the period ending June.
A 70,000 strong Spanish Government army surged across the Ebro in southern Catalonia in a broad naval advance. The offensive aimed at Insurgent positions along the river from Amposta to Mequinenza, with rapid crossings and heavy artillery support aiding pontoon bridge construction.
One policeman and one fireman were reduced in rank and given 500 demerits each, another policeman 200 demerits, and a sanitary department employee referred for further study after a Civil Service Commission session. Chief Ingram and Chief Friddle backed the actions, commending their probes for conduct reflecting on the departments. Lt. T. G. Womack was demoted to fourth class private and given 5090 demerits.
Baltimore July 26. M K O Sullivan of the National Labor Relations Board says he will recommend a complaint against Vaughan Vaughan Galax Va furniture maker who faces strike failure and claims the NLRB tries to push him out of business Vaughan refuses compromise on 16 percent wage cut and says liquidation will follow He notes the firm pays the lowest wages in the area while paying 12 to 22 percent dividends since 1934
In Chicago on July 26 a chauffeur Bert Saggerman allegedly ran a red light and made a left turn in front of Officer Michael Mulvihill. The officer whistled, prompting Saggerman to stop and claim a robber was in the car. Officers found Eugene Nolan, 41, inside, who allegedly took 80 cents and ordered the driver to head north.
Ernest 8 Ballard counsel for Inland Steel Co Chicago testified to the labor department public contracts board that high wages cannot be maintained under current economic conditions without harming both workers and employers. His statement, the first hint of wage readjustment talks amid steel price cuts, was given during hearings on minimum wage levels for firms on government steel projects.
Early trading at the Southern Furniture and Market shows a smaller volume than last Tuesday though attendance grows. About 200 buyers registered by 11 am, with past totals 240 in July and 232 in January. exhibitors expect stronger later business as optimism rises.
SMITHFIELD July 26 Three Johnston county farmers were added to the jury pool bringing the total to seven jurors to hear the case of James E Tharrington former bank cashier charged with killing John McMillan Selma oil pailer Herbert Cole a 60 year old Negro farmer appeared as a member of a special venire of 150 men Cole was rejected for opposition to capital punishment marking the first Negro called for jury duty in the county since about 1900
Phoenixville police admit the borough station was robbed. Fingerprint expert Wayne D. Jones reports his identification photos, camera, flashlight, and fingerprinting equipment stolen. No prints were collected from the scene.
John Ward, visiting his sisters at the Hotel Gotham, refuses to come inside from a 200 foot ledge on the 17th floor as thousands gather below. Police and firemen monitor the perilous stand off while Ward tells onlookers to leave him alone and plan to handle the situation himself.
In Haifa and Jerusalem violence claimed five more lives amid ongoing Arab Jewish clashes that left 65 dead and 107 wounded. British marines and security forces guarded Arab Jewish quarters while bombs were found and defused to avert further casualties.
In Shanghai on July 26 the Japanese army announced it has opened a major offensive path on Hankow by occupying Kiukiang, 135 miles down the Yangtze from Hankow, breaking the Yangtze defense line. They claimed Chinese forces retreated westward and southwest to regroup.
Four suspended UAW officers faced sit down protesters as they sought admission to a trial before the UAW executive board in Detroit. Guards delayed the start until Maurice Sugar, their attorney, obtained access on official business amid a security sweep and a crowd of supporters of UAW president Homer Martin.
Europe's oldest former ruler Prince Franz I of Liechtenstein died yesterday at Castle Gnanert in Czechoslovakia. Born August 28, 1863, he succeeded his brother Johann in 1929 as sovereign of the 65 square mile principality with about 16 000 residents between Switzerland and former Austria.
In Harrisburg on July 26 the Pennsylvania House committee on state government approved Governor George H. Earle’s five point program aimed at staving off a grand jury investigation. The panel endorsed five bills submitted as the special session began after a Democratic debate and proposals to amend.
Salem Illinois July 26 Chairman John D M Hamilton of the Republican National Committee warned that another war would place the United States under a rigid dictatorship. He said it would be doubtful we could remove such a regime after the conflict and urged Americans to focus on domestic problems and reject policing the world.
London July 26 AP Prime Minister Chamberlain defended foreign policy in a Commons debate before a three month recess declaring that Britain seeks peace but will sacrifice for peace and honor and vital interests. He argued armed strength grows but must not be used tyrannically and noted Viscount Runciman will mediate the Czechoslovak autonomy dispute.
Eastern North Carolina rivers push higher with heavy rains flooding lowlands along the Roanoke Neuse Tar and Cape Fear. Bridges washed out and dirt roads becoming impassable as forecasts predict stages near 45 feet on the Neuse and Cape Fear above 40 feet. Tobacco may be ready to stand rain. cotton impact uncertain.
Senator Pittman says Hull's note on Mexican property seizures is a warning to Mexico and a signal to all governments that the United States will not tolerate expropriation of American-owned property. He warns such seizures threaten global trade and the good neighbor policy.
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