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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
2
Scattered showers are forecast across the Carolina region this afternoon, continuing tonight and Saturday. West and central areas may see persistent showers on Saturday, with temperatures around daily highs and lows noted in the official records for the past 24 hours.
A fragment from a 1937 report shows an air claim involving Dwight in Texas and mentions the Board of County Commissioners and Board of Taxation. The text references tax payers, taxable property, and requests for consideration related to property valuations for 1936.
Police charged five people with overparking and five with speeding in the last 24 hours. One case involved reckless driving, one driving drunk, one defacing a state license plate, and one hit and run. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.
Governor Bibb Graves of Alabama warned the Interstate Commerce Commission against gambling with the southeastern textile industry by establishing higher freight rates to northern territory. He pleaded for suspension of a new rate system on cotton shipments.
Bearded inmate approaches execution with resignation and calm. His last meal was a large steak and ice cream, and he told the chaplain he was not afraid to die. He wrote letters to relatives and friends and claimed crime is a major paying racket in the U S.
W S Swaim of High Point and General Exchange Ins. of Charlotte sue the High Point Thomasville and Denton railroad for 10341.50 in High Point municipal court. Swaim claims neck and shoulder injuries and permanent dental damage from a November 22 1936 crossing collision, seeking 10000 for injuries plus 50 policy deductible. The insurer seeks 291.50 for damages to a trolley car covered by the car.
Government authorities seized goods moved in interstate commerce alleged to be produced under oppressive labor conditions. Officials indicated enforcement actions target supply chains linked to alleged exploitation and safety violations.
Rev. Bert L. Miller announced a conference of the Original Church of God at the tent on Greer Street this Saturday starting at 2 30 p m There will be an evangelistic service at night to begin a revival Special music is set for 7 30 p m each night and the public is invited.
The steel strike front kept more than 70000 idle workers as Philip Murray head of the steel workers organizing committee planned talks with Ohio Governor Martin L. Davey in Columbus. Murray said the strike would continue until a union contract is signed, suggesting no immediate end to the nine day dispute.
A discussion at the board meeting centers on adopting the Dean House report while Morrison insists on more time and debate. The remarks reference officials at Chapel Hill and the need for advance access to reports before meetings.
Robert Hester a Raleigh married man was given a 15 year prison term for criminal assault on a 14 year old school girl. The sentence followed a Wake superior court proceeding held yesterday.
A congressional witness argues cases should be decided before adjournment and criticizes fixing a national minimum wage in the proposed labor standards act. She says she is not convinced by a fixed wage and urges industry by industry setting.
A protest filed by the Associated Southeastern Textile Mills and its 238 members plus a group of jobbers contests upcoming factory product standards set to take effect next Tuesday, signaling labor and industry tensions.
Rat poison mixed according to government specifications will be sold at city hall this Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o’clock. The event provides residents with approved pest control products and adheres to official guidelines.
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