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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1937

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Steel Pickets State Lines Will No Longer Be Broken

Ten day old steel strike leaders vow they will not permit lines to be broken after a box car with food rushes past guard lines at Youngstown Ohio. The incident spurs mobilization of deputies and police as the Sheet and Tube plant weighs resumed operations after 70 000 orders. Authorities guard Michigan plants and warn, as sit downs and slow downs disrupt Chrysler GM and Packard operations, a major outbreak may be settled at Lansing Fisher Body factory.

Associated Press Youngstown Oungstown Sheet and Tube O Colny Reblic and Inland Company Michigan E Alger County Newberry Auto Union Ith CIO Ford Motorompany Rouge Chryst General Motors Lansing Fisher

Rebels Pound Last Line Of Basque Defense At Bilbao

Insurgent artillery pounded Bilbao as the Basque capital clung to a last defensive line at El Gallo. Reports also claimed a plane crash killed Insurgent Emilio Mola and four officers, though unconfirmed. Fighting expanded toward Madrid with clashes at La Granja and Segovia as government forces held.

Bilbao Emilio Mola Madrid la Granja Joe Miaja Segovia Guadaramma

Explosive Laden Ship Battles Fire in Hatch at Cristobal

The U S Army transport Ludington carrying 690 tons of hand grenades and TNT arrived off Cristobal with its No 5 hatch afire. Firefighters and Canal Zone inspectors escorted the ship to a safe anchorage in Limon Bay. An investigation team led by Lt Col R H Somers joined the crew aboard to study the blaze. The port authority barred Ludington from transiting the canal. The vessel bound for California carries cargo for Coco Solo naval air base.

Colon Panama Ludington Cristobal Panama Canal Zone Limon Bay Army R. H. Somers Port Authority Panama Canal California Coco Solo Naval Air Base Pacific Canal

Roosevelt and House Leaders Outline Seven Point Preferential Legislative Program

Washington June 5 House Democratic leaders met with President Roosevelt to outline a seven point preferential legislative program for action. The program includes executive reorganization measures nuisance prevention farm tenancy aid low cost housing and conservation planning powers authorities and related items. Rayburn presided at the house conference with Bankhead Vinson and others discussing when to take up measures and possible adjournment timing after key admissions program items are disposed.

Washington House Roosevelt Rayburn Texas Wels Bankhead Rep Vinson D-Ky Sress Say

Hemphill Rally Denies Lawson In Carolina Golf Final

Kathryn Hemphill of Columbia South Carolina im proved the last nine holes of the morning round to finish even with Estelle Lawson of Chapel Hill in the 18 hole final for the Women's Carolina golf association title at Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro. Hemphill, four down at the eleventh, recovered with two birdies and six pars to cut a once insurmountable lead and force a dramatic finish.

Greensboro N. C Kathryn Hemphill Combia S. C Estelle Lawson Chapel Hill Mpion Rolina Golf Association Sedgeeld Country Club Miss Hemphill

FDR Plans Overnight Potomac Cruise

President Roosevelt will begin a short cruise after a light day of engagements including discussions with Treasury Secretary Morgenthau and Secretary of State Cordell Hull's aides. Speaker Bankhead and Representative Vinson met with Roosevelt to discuss legislative matters as Sumner Welles attended a brief call.

Washington Roosevelt Navy Yard Potomac River Morgenthau Treasury Sumner Welles Speaker Bankhead Demontative Vinson D-Ky Rosevelt

Mart Loses Early Gains In Narrow Market Session

New York traders started strong but profits faded as favored specialties slipped. Overnight news was uneventful and many cashed in gains after a protracted decline, awaiting further developments this weekend.

New York

Compromise On Court Plan Sought By Senate Leaders

Senate leaders pressed for a compromise on the Roosevelt court bill as a final vote looms this summer. Opponents threaten filibuster against changes while administration supporters seek a settlement. Roosevelt indicated no public stance yet. amendments were teased by Senator Robinson.

Senate Washington Administration Robinson Dark Roosevelt White House Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee

Seek bodies of woman and child in mountain bus disaster

In Redding California authorities comb burned wreckage for a woman and a little girl believed aboard a passenger bus that killed at least seven others. The driver of another bus claimed the woman and child had transferred before the crash, raising the toll to nine. Coroner Roy B. Duggins confirmed seven known victims were men.

Redding Calif R. C. Bennett Yesteray Bennett Roy Duggins

Seed Analyst Appointed by Kerr Scott in Raleigh

Agriculture commissioner Kerr Scott named Miss Elsie W. Earp of Selma route one as seed analyst in the agriculture department seed laboratory division in Raleigh on June 5.

Raleigh Kerr Scott Elsie W. Earp Selma Agriculture Department Seed Laboratory

Patrons Rampage At Toledo Night Club Fire Damages

In Toledo on June 5 a mob of 700 to 800 men stormed a Chicago pike private club after being refused refunds. They set the club on fire and tore at structures as deputies arrived to halt the show and confront the promoter. The crowd demanded $1 admission refunds amid chaos.

Toledo Chicago John Schimmel John Sayen

Be Loved Methodist Preacher Rev J A J Farrington Dies

Thomasville notes the death of Rev J A J Farrington 88 year old Methodist preacher after three months illness. Funeral set Sunday at 4 pm from Maintreet Methodist Church with viewing 3 to 4 pm. Interment in city cemetery. Pallbearers named from local board include Carson Cox, J F Garner, George Finch, R L Pope, B F Pepper, Robert Rabb, J FE Lambeth, and Dr C H Phillips.

Carson Cox J. F. Garner George Finch R. L. Pope B. F. Pepper Robert Rabb J. FE. Lambeth C. H. Phillips

Husband Is Held On Murder Count In Morganton

Ervin A. Stamey, 22, remained jailed without bond after a coroner's jury returned an open verdict in the death of his wife Mrs. Mary E. Stamey. Sheriff Fred W. Ross said the verdict leaves the murder charge against Stamey intact after Mrs. Stamey was found bludgeoned on a burning bed at their home near Morganton.

Morganton Ervin A. Stamey Mary E. Stamey Fred W. Ross

Louisiana governor’s wife names oil tanker at Sun Shipyards

Mrs Elton Reynolds Leache wife of Louisiana governor christened the tanker Louisianaa 12 000 ton at Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock yards in Chester Pennsylvania as June 5 reported.

Chester Elton Reynolds Leache Louisiana Texas Oil Company Sun Shoibuilding and Drydock Company

Officials of Townsend organization resign en masse

Twelve officials of the Townsend national organization quit their posts in Chicago citing Dr Francis E Townsend and his public attacks on the President. The resignations were delivered verbally and sent to Townsend, with Brinton stating they resign to preserve their salaries and support for welfare legislation.

Chicago Townsend National Organization Francis E. Townsend Old Age Pension Movement Gilmour Young Gilman Beeler Townsend National Legion Harry B. Presson Townsend Club Jeanne E. Sweeney Townsend Weekly Women’s Page J. H. Hall Weekly Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc Arthur L. Johnson Washington Legislative Committee J. W. Brinton T. W. Hughes Walter D. Hickman W. L. Stahl The Townsend Weekly Willis Owen Townsend Plan P. M. McEvoy Washington Brinton Townsend

Amelia Earhart Delays Takeoff For Plane Inspection

Amelia Earhart postponed her departure in Fortaleza Brazil to have her around the world monoplane inspected. She will likely stay at the Northeast Brazil port overnight, about 287 miles from Natal, as the check delays continue.

Fortaleza Bra Amelia Earhart Brazil Natal

Rockets and commencements mark College news

Lindbergh predicts rockets could speed future transport in a Clark University commencement letter read at Worcester. At UNC Chapel Hill, Middlebury president Paul Moody will give the baccalaureate sermon as finals run through Tuesday with diplomas by Governor Clyde Hoey and an address by Herbert Agar.

Worcester Mass Charlies A. Lindbergh Commercce Wallace W. Atwood Clark University Clark Robert H. Goddard Chapel Hill Paul Dwight Moody Middlebury College Vermont Dwight L. Moody University of North Carolina Clyde R. Hoey Herbert Agar Louisville Courier-Journal Kenan Stadium Frank P. Graham

TWOC Launches Shelby Textile Drive

Shelby June 5 The Textile Workers Organizing Committee an offshoot of the Committee for Industrial Organization began a drive to enlist textile workers in Shelby Roy R Lawrence Carolina director for the TWOC said a permanent organizer for a sector would be named shortly

Shelby The Textile Workers Organizing Committee Committee For Industrial Organization Roy R. Lawrence Carolinas TWOC Shorty

McMaid Hosiery Mill To Open In Marion

The McMaid Hosiery Mill will open in Marion on June 25, expanding local manufacturing and employment opportunities for the area.

Marion McMaid Hosiery

Slot Machines Ordered Destroyed in Cumberland County

Fayetteville June 65 Judge M W Barnhill ordered 70 slot machines destroyed at Cumberland county superior court after their operation led to 79 persons being fined and assessed court costs. Machine values ranged from 4000 to 6000 dollars.

Fayetteville M. W. Barnhill Cumberland County Superior Court

Woman’s nonstop yawning surpasses 225 hours

Charlotte report says Mrs. Jesse O. Hinshaw has yawning that reached 225 hours with no remedy found. Doctors note she remains in good health aside from weight loss and increasing weariness from the condition.

Charlotte Jesse O. Hinshaw

Rockefeller Will Filed in Westchester Surrogate Court

John D Rockefeller's will for an estate around 25 million dollars was filed in Westchester surrogate court. The will dated June 2 1925 includes codicils dated May 14 1930 November 4 1923 and October 3 1934. The residuary estate is set to be divided equally between the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial and John D Rockefeller Jr.

White Plains John D. Rockefeller Surrogate’s Court Westchester County Ormond, Fla Laura Spelman Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Duke and Duchess Begin Honeymoon at Austrian Castle

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor start their honeymoon at Wasserleonburg Castle in Austria. A wolf prowls the nearby countryside threatening flocks, while 32 unemployed men search the grounds. the couple ignores local legends as they enter their new home for a three month stay.

Noetsoch Austria Duke Duchess of Windsor Bluebeard Gray Old Wasserleonburg Castle Chateau de Cande France Wasserleonburg Edward

Textile Makers Discuss Problems At South Carolina Meet

High Hampton June 5. Textile manufacturers attend the annual meeting of the South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers association. Dr Claudius T Murchison of New York president of the Cotton Textile Institute to speak. Officers elected and committee reports to follow. A resolution asks Governor Johnston, the state congressional delegation and the public service commission to help prevent rescinding an interstate commerce commission order partly equalizing freight rates for the Carolinas.

High Hampton South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association Claudius T. Murchison New York Cotton Textile Institute, Inc Johnston South Carolina State Public Service Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Carolinas

Bible Presbyterian Synod Formed by 14 Ministers

In Philadelphia on June 5 a new Bible Presbyterian synod formed by 14 ministers and 3 elders separated from the Presbyterian Church of America after a two day debate over total abstinence. The group claims Presbyterians from Chicago Wisconsin California and the northwest join the new synod. The statement cites the PCA departure from historic American Presbyterianism.

Philadelphia Bible Presbyterian Synod Presbyterian Church of America General Assembly Chicago Wisconsin California Northwest

Connery Sees Machine Tax Proposed by House Aide

Chairman Connery of the house labor committee said a tax on horsepower would follow the administration wage and hour bill. He argued such a tax would fund unemployment relief as manpower is replaced by machines and industry must become more efficient.

Washington Connery D-Miss House Labor Committee

Impeachment Sought for Alabama Sheriff in Lynching Case

Alabama offers testimony to impeach Sheriff J L Corbitt of Henry county over alleged negligence in the lynching of a Negro. The sheriff testified he was “covered by guns” by an armed mob and said he drove the rest of the night to locate the crowd. Trial expected to reach the seven supreme court justices before nightfall.

Montgomery Ala State of Alabama J. L. Corbitt Henry County Supreme Court

Torch Slaying Trial Scheduled

Southport reports two murder trials set for Brunswick county superior court starting June 14. Irman Clemmons, 32, of Supply, is charged with the torch slaying of Hobson Sellers. Donald Skipper is charged with the pistol slaying of Howard Scott.

Southport John J. Burney Brunswick County Superior Court Irman Clemmons Supply Hobson Sellers Wilmington Donald Skipper Howard Scott

Critic William Henderson Dies in Suspected Suicide

William J. Henderson, 81, longtime music critic for the New York Sun, was found shot to death in his hotel suite. Detective Patrick Maney confirmed the incident is being treated as a suicide.

William J. Henderson New York Sun Patrick Maney

State to gain large tax from Rockefeller estate

Taxes of approximately 4000 will accrue to New York from the estate of John D. Rockefeller Jr if the gross value reaches 25 million. The nonagenarian died in Ormond Beach on May 23 and his will was probated in Westchester County Court. Ivy Lee News estimates the estate at 25 million.

Albany N. Y New _ state Johy Rockefeller S.J Prist Ormond Beach Westchester County Court Ivy Lee New York

Strikers In Warren Ordered To Stop Picket Tactics

A sweeping court order by Lynn B. Griffith of Trumbull County Common Pleas directs Republic Steel to bar strikers from impeding employees access to plants and from returning home. It also bans union officials from carrying clubs bats blackjacks or weapons during picketing at the Warren and Niles facilities.

Winston Girl Dies in Frac Near Lechelle France

Miss Janet Gray 22 daughter of Mrs. Eugene P. Gray and the late Dr. Gray was killed in an automobile accident near Lechelle France. Her companion George Louth officer aboard the U S 8 was injured and hospitalized.

Winston-Salem Janet Gray Eugene P. Gray Dr. Gray Lechelle France

Summer Snow Hits Colorado Wyoming and Montana

June snow stunned residents across Colorado Wyoming and Montana with reports of melted highland snow and unseasonable weather. Weather officials noted June snow contradicting long held records as Cheyenne and Lamar reported snow while eastern Colorado faced dust storms and rain.

Enver Colorado Wyoming Montana Weather Bureau Cheyenne Wyo Lamar Springfield Cole

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