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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
2
The speech warns against isolationist influence and urges national unity to sustain aid to England, defend democracy, and resist subversive forces. It highlights France's divisions and the need for sacrifice, while outlining legislative and security concerns facing postmasters and citizens during wartime.
Noon today 82, last night 63, yesterday 92 with thundershowers in western North Carolina this afternoon and tonight. East portion mostly Thursday with cooler air. Block Island to Hatteras: unsettled north to east winds, overcast Thursday, showers by Thursday night in south. Hatteras to Jacksonville: northeast to east winds shifting to west and southwest. partly overcast with scattered thundershowers tonight and Thursday.
Strikers regain property swiftly as the Senate amends a Connelly bill to permit the president to return seized defense plants to owners when operation by private interests aligns with national defense needs. The measure grants express statutory authority to seize and release plants amid strikes or other production disruptions.
Unofficial reports claim the merchantman Robin Moor would become the first American vessel directly attacked since the war began. Another American ship was sunk by a mine near Australia months earlier. U S officials may demand a German explanation, likely via a warning tone note.
In Syria and Lebanon, Allied forces press toward Damascus and Beirut as French defenses stiffen. Reports say Vichy troops are defecting in the Lebanon theater with 600 joining the Allies, and fighting centers along the Litani River near Beirut with British warship support offshore.
The article explains investing in defense savings stamps and three kinds of bonds can yield more than one third profit. It states the defense savings program will be carried to the schools next fall and urges broad participation to preserve American democracy.
M T Lambeth principal of High Point Junior High is among those discussed for Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh. Claude A Gaddy Raleigh city schools superintendent says Lambeth has not applied and no decision will be made for about two weeks. Gaddy praises Lambeth’s ability and notes a past visit to discuss the vacancy as two friends.
Roosevelt released a report detailing war supply transfers totaling 75,202,425 dollars with water craft leading at 26,183,193. Aircraft and engines grew in five months, while explosives and firearms rose sharply. The note stressed these figures reflect value, not cost, and emphasized resolve to curb aggression. Also mentions British air power and Axis tensions in the Middle East and Pacific.
Police raided a poker game at 109 Ward Street this week. In Municipal Court Judge D C MacRae fined all participants $5 plus costs. several listed defendants faced gambling charges dismissed for various reasons.
The Consolidated Aircraft Corp San Diego and 5,500 Aluminum Company of America die casters reach wage talks, easing strike fears after secret ballots. Inglewood North American strikers keep a partial standstill. production at 75 percent, as troops block mass returns.
Mrs Davie Russell 61 wife of Hillery Russell of 118 Council Street died at home Tuesday afternoon Survived by husband two sons Dewey and R T Russell one daughter Mrs R M Darr five sisters Mrs Gilmar Russe Mrs Tom Hicks Mrs Jethero Russell of Eldorado and others five brothers A C Clodielier and Dugan and Walter Clodfelter Albert Clochester Funeral at Center Methodist Church Thursday at 10 with burial in church cemetery.
At the Sheraton Hotel a United Service Organizations campaign kickoff outlined a fundraising plan to back a youth recreation program for servicemen. J H Kalte chaired. R M Hanes spoke on needs at Fort Bragg and nearby posts. County leaders target 17500 for the county with 7500 in High Point. no solicitation is to be done by U S O.
Three drunken drivers faced High Point Municipal Court action this afternoon. Judge D C MacRae sentenced Francis Beddington, 20, of 317 Pickett Street, to four months in prison after he could not pay a $75 fine and costs. R J Edwards, 49, of 1425 East Commerce Street, was fined $75 plus costs, while W R Loving was ordered to pay $50 and costs. All three had their licenses revoked for one year.
Greensboro officials and Municipal County Court defendants faced Leland B. Nelson in a suit seeking the turn over of 1480 in extra court costs to the school fund. Judge Will Pless Jr heard arguments and will rule Friday on the demurrer alleging Nelson lacks standing as an interested party.
In Municipal Court this morning Bernie Strickland a Negro of 1002 Leonard Street pleaded guilty to one count of violating the prohibition law and was found guilty on another. He was given a twelve month sentence suspended for five years and the prior five year suspended sentence was ordered into effect.
Nine high pointers were among a record graduating class at UNC in the 147th commencement. Degrees were conferred on George Everett Badalas Mary A Clinard C W Idol Bachelor of Arts C E Diffendal Jr W P Hamlin J F Hicks J V Morgan and A M Stuart Jr Bachelor of Science in Commerce D P Whitley Jr Bachelor of Law.
A revival at Calvary Methodist Church will continue at 7:30 PM with a sermon by Rev. O L Brown. The music program will be directed by Thomas Elder. Services are also set for 7:30 PM tomorrow Friday and Saturday nights.
New York stocks moved in quiet trade as investors digested early June data. Trading showed mixed results with industrials and rail shares influencing the averages while bond yields eased slightly and tech issues remained in focus.
A false pretense charge against E H Bondurant of 1455 South Wrenn Street was continued in High Point Municipal Court for the sixth time and set for Friday. He allegedly represented himself as an employee of Hamilton and Bowne Lumber Co and obtained a 2500 note from Joe Schrimser. Arrested March 18, the case has been continued steadily since then.
Two divorce suits were filed this morning in the High Point Municipal Court clerk's office. Both petitions allege desertion and two years of separation. Mrs. Sarah Frances Cole seeks a divorce from Charles Luuis Cole of Washington. Mrs. Ruby Mundy Fox seeks a divorce from William H. Fox of High Point.
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