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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

2

Weather report for North Carolina coastal area

Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with scattered showers and cooler air in the northeast. From Hatteras to Jacksonville winds shift from southwest to northeast, with overcast skies and showers tonight and Saturday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras shows northeast and east winds shifting to southeast with showers central and south portions tonight and Saturday.

North Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook

Committee Rejects Major Moseley Statement

The Dies Committee dismisses Major Moseley's remarks defending Hitler's regime and his claims on German governance. Moseley, 64, cited White Papers and Brandeis while praising Hitler's control over Germany and its racial policy. He criticized Allied trade and finance practices as well.

Supreme Court Louis D. Brandeis Moseley Adolf Hitler Germany Hitler

House to Consider Amendment to Liberalize Wage Hour Act

Senate and House debated funding for war material purchases with a $100 million authorization, while a joint committee favored a larger sum. Senator McNary blocked approval for now, Taft signaling low odds of a lower amount, as next week’s vote looms. The Senate also approved raising the treasury bond limit from $30 billion to $45 billion, not altering the national debt ceiling.

Senate House McNary Oregon Taft R-O Treasury

Blonde Woman Abducts Baby From Mother Near Police Station

A four year old sister cried that a blonde woman took Gerald from his carriage while his mother shopped near a police station. Police said the mother and witnesses saw no further description beyond a blonde looks. A nearby resident reported seeing a woman carrying a baby in an alley.

Gerald Marjorie Margaret Day

Move Made to Preserve Air in Sea Prison

The Thetis rescue effort centers on the Davis escape system as air drains from the submarine. Crews use lung devices to ascend from an air chamber while 18 feet of the tail remain above water and a murky delay in escape prompts salvage decisions. The Brazen guides the operation with Oram and Woods among the first to surface, while experts weigh cutting through the tail if needed and plan a mass yet cautious rescue.

Admiralty Brazen Thetis Liverpool Bay Experta H. P. K. Oran H. G. Woods Stoker Arnold F. Shaw Davis Admirality Birkenhead Aearch Royal Airforce Great Grame’s Head Welch H. P. K. Oram F. Shaw Cammell Laird Company Mersey Docks and Harbor Board

Manton’s fortunes rise amid hotel sale and settlements

U S Attorney Cahill presses former U S Circuit Judge Martin T Manton on his sudden 1 250 000 profit over 11 months claiming a shift from 500 000 in debt to 750 000 in net worth The jurist who faces conspiracy and dispensing justice charges cited the Hotel Alamac sale and settlements with Bank of United States liquidator Carl Austrian and Harriman Bank and Trust.

New York U. S John C. Cahill U. S. Circuit Martin T. Manton Manton Alamac Forest Hills Terrace Corporation Cahill Carl J. Austrian Bank of United States Harriman Bank and Trust Company Aldean Holding Company

Charters Granted To Gas Firm, Furniture Maker In NC

East ern Butane Gas Company of New Bern National Chair Manufacturing Company of Asheboro and Kinston Housing Corporation of Kinston received charters from Secretary of State Thad Bure. The gas firm would produce liquefied butane gas and gas by products with 75 0 stock subscriptions from New Bern residents. The furniture maker in Asheboro listed 300 stock subscriptions with 300 from W C Lucas Perlie M Lucas and A B Cox. The housing firm plans to build and rent dwellings and apartments with 33 500 capital. subscribers include T A Loving R A Bryan and C B McNairy of Goldsboro.

Raleigh Eastern Butane Gas Company of New Bern National Chair Manufacturing Company Asheboro Kinston Housing Corporation Kinston Thad Bure George W. Warren J. D. Turner Minervas Warren Mary W. Turner W. C. Lucas Perlie M. Lucas A. B. Cox T. A. Loving R. A. Bryan C. B. McNairy Goldsboro

Slovenes and Germans Clash in Northern Yugoslavia

Reports filtered from Hungary describe Slovene Nationalists wrecking homes of Nazi Germans at Konjice and Maribor as clashes erupted along Yugoslavia’s frontier with Greater Germany while Prince Paul was feted in Berlin by Adolf Hitler.

Yugoslavia Hitler Prince Paul Nagykanizsa Hungary Prince Paul of Berlin Konjice Maribor Karl Kieser

East Pleads To Keep Favorable Railroad Rates

Parker MacCollester representing New York and Delaware argues the South has low raw material rates and high finished goods rates, while the North is opposite, urging the court to deny favorable rates that could harm other regions. H A Hollopter defends Lee's findings, stating northern traffic density warrants lower rates. Asheboro Monarch Club shifts meetings to Thursday evenings starting this week after a business session.

Parker MacCollester New York Delaware H. A. Hollopter Indiana Lee Asheboro Monarch Club

Court schedules abandoned plan for Raleigh term

Federal assistant district attorney Col. John Hall Manning said plans for a June federal court term in Raleigh were abandoned and the next term will begin October 30.

Raleigh John Hall Manning

Look to Learn by A. C. Gordon

A compact Q and A piece lists questions and answers on animals, rayon producers, and historical facts. It identifies the four footed animal that cannot walk as the sloth, cites five leading rayon producing nations, dates Father’s Day, recalls the Battle of Bunker Hill, and notes the Suez Canal connects the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.

Suez Canal Japan United States Italy Germany Great Britain Bunker Hill Red Sea Mediterranean Sea

Tax revision debate at White House meeting with business leaders

The article reports a White House meeting where President Roosevelt discussed tax reform with Chamber of Commerce officials and top industrialists. Proposals include a flat corporate tax and changes to capital gains rules, with officials noting no formal plan yet. The discussion also touched on labor law, investment risk, and measures to spur private work and housing.

Senate Finance Committee Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt White House Hopkins Commerce Department Business Advisory Council Charles R. Hook Council Alvord Commerce Hopkins Morgenthau The Treasury Senate Mead N. Y Adams Cole A. A. Berle, Jr United States Chamber of Commerce National Association of Manufacturers

Nude Regulations All For La Guardia

New York June 2 The issue of nudity at the New York World’s Fair was turned to Mayor La Guardia by Sheriff Maurice A Fitzgerald of Queens County after breaking up a Miss Nude contest in the fair’s amusement zone and arresting two entrants. He urged licensing of all World’s Fair shows and a censorship ban on excessive exposure. Fair president Grover Whalen denounced the contest as publicity but defended other shows featuring showgirls.

New York la Guardia Maurice A. Fitzgerald Queens County Fitzgerald Sheriff Fitzgerald Grover A. Whalen

Varied Kiwanis program features Taussig violin recital

Felix Taussig gave three violin selections at the Kiwanis Club meeting in the Elwood Hotel at noon. Mae Kirkman accompanied him on piano. Major Robert M. Cowan spoke about his World’s Fair trip. A club project to fence the Salvation Army pool area and upgrade bathhouses and the diving board was reported. T. C. Kirkman led the program. Dan Hayworth was welcomed back to membership.

Felix Taussig Kiwanis Club Elwood Taussig Mae Kirkman Robert M. Cowan New York

William Henry Redding Native of Randolph County Dies at 78

William Henry Redding 78 died at his home Sophia route one after a period of declining health. He was a prosperous farmer born in Randolph County son of Thomas J. and Delphina Adams Redding. Survivors include his wife Nannie Kearns four sons B A F M V V and P H Redding all of Sophia route one one sister Miss Dora Redding one brother J T Redding 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Saturday at 11 o'clock from Mt Shepherd M E Church west of Asheboro with Rev Taylor officiating. Interment in church cemetery.

William Henry Redding Asheboro Sophia Randolph County Thomas J. and Delphina Adams Redding Marri Nannie Kearns Ter Arthur Farlow B. A

Restoring lost luster in dyed silk and house care tips

The article offers practical household fixes. It explains restoring silk sheen by grating potatoes in soft water then dye set and pressed with hot irons. It also suggests kerosene added to soap for porcelain sinks and using damp absorbent cotton to collect tiny glass fragments.

Lessons English by W L Gordon

A compact English lesson noting common misuses mispronunciations and misspellings. It highlights phrases to avoid and provides daily vocabulary with the word ILLUSION defined as a real or misleading image presented to vision. Psychologists distinguish normal illusions from hallucinations.

Plaque Presentation Marks Elm Street School Program

The Elm Street School program featured a bronze plaque dedication for Dr. T. Wingate Andrews donated by artist Thomas Emile Dodamead and presented by jeweler A. B. Frost. Fifty perfect attendance awards were given, with performances by Esther Marie Free and LoRayne Mason and a farewell from the outgoing sixth grade. Special guest Miss Veigh Hutchison attended.

Elm Street A. B. Frost T. Wingate Andrews T. E. Dodamead Thomas Emile Dodamead Andrews Frost Allene M. Schroder Esther Marie Free LoRayne Mason Lord Is My Shepherd Veigh Hutchison Lexington

Permit Issued for Sixroom Home in Emerywood Section

A permit was issued today to Mr and Mrs Lee F Schaner for a six room frame residence on Otteray Drive between Palatka and Hardover streets. The estimated cost is 5215 with A E Taplin Inc named as general contractor. The Board of Adjustment approved the pending permit after their meeting yesterday.

Otteray Drive Palatka and Hardover Streets Lee F. Schaner A. E. Taplin, Inc Board of Adjustment

Modern etiquette Q answers on gloves pronunciation and menu

The guide advises the groom and best man not to wear white kid gloves opting for white bushskin or light gray suede and warns against shiny gloves. It explains galosh pronunciation ga-losh with emphasis on last syllable and notes vegetables should accompany roast as customary.

Surgeon General Urges Balancing the Health Budget

Washington June 2 Dr Thomas Parran surgeon general urged Congress to pay more attention to balancing the health budget He spoke while testifying before a Senate Labor Subcommittee in support of Senator Wagner s national health program legislation.

Washington Thomas Parran Congress Senate Labor Wagner N. Y

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