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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

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2

Penny condenns attack on colleagues in election hearing

The article describes Penny opposing attacks on colleagues and urging a quick hearing. Witness J P Bhore corroborates Caudle on a registration book issue at Guilford County courthouse. Caudle noted a Roy Shippett entry altered from R to a D word, prompting questions over election irregularities. Glenn Calhoun testifies on erasures in precincts 5 and 7.

Penny J. P. Bhore Guilford County P. M. Caudle Guil County

Disputed Erasure Hearing Details Ballot Discrepancies

During a board hearing W E Comer questioned witness on why Penny earned 13 votes per his report versus 307 in the board count. The witness blamed counters, noting he certified records without checking ballots. Missing tallies and potential counting irregularities were discussed.

W. E. Comer Penny Mr. Comer Calhoun Eynolds Pearce T'E Board Atkinson

County Schools Seek 110000 in Capital Outlay Funds

Guilford county school board asks county commissioners for 110000 for rural school capital outlays for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. Greensboro requests 111628.76. High Point has not yet filed. Possible bond issue to fund the plan. Rural projects include Jamestown 25000 Allen Jay 3500 Oak View 9000 and Florabee 9000.

Greensboro Guilford County School Board Board of County Commissioners Greensboro School Board High Point School Board Jamestown Allen Jay Oak View Florébee High Point

Alabama goes to polls tomorrow in third district race

Birmingham sees Democratic voters choose between Henry B. Steagall, a veteran New Dealer, and J Hubert Farmer in a district with multiple local contests. Steagall, a key figure on monetary and fiscal legislation, helped draft the Steagall Glass banking bill advancing banking reforms.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Henry B. Steagall J. Hubert Farmer Steagall-Farmer Steagall White House Steagall-Glass

Two Girls Tell of Confession in Bavender Killing Case

Greensboro police say two girls, Jean Helma and Virginia Tyson of Winston-Salem, signed affidavits stating Perry Clark confessed to shooting a man during an attempted hold up in Greensboro on June 5. The gun cited by the state has been recovered. The girls are held as material witnesses. Homer Myers remains the other male suspect.

Greensboro N. C L. L. Jarvis Perry Clark O. D. Bavender Jarvis Jean Helma Virginia Tyson Winston-Salem

Reynolds Wins renomination by 118000 votes

Raleigh June 13 The Democratic renomination for Senator Robert R Reynolds was won by a margin of 118000 in the June 4 primary. Official figures from the state elections board showed Reynolds ahead of Rep Frank W Hancock Jr of Oxford with more than a 10000 vote lead and final statewide totals still awaiting double check.

Raleigh Robert R. Reynolds State Elections Board Raymond C. Maxwell Reynolds Frank W. Hancock, Jr Oxford Stan Winborne Nation Aul D Oreay Ken

Summer School Opens at UNC Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina summer school opened today with registration continuing through Friday for students and teachers in the program.

UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Sumer Iday

European and American Motorcycles Compared by Power

The article notes European motorcycles are popular and small with one or two cylinders and about 1 to 2 horsepower. It contrasts American motorcycles as larger and stated to reach about 1 horsepower.

Europe

Weather Across States Slightly Cooler Tonight

North Carolina and Virginia forecast generally fair with cooler tones tonight. Georgia and central areas see fair skies and rising temperatures Tuesday. Coastal winds shift from southwest to northeast with scattered showers off the coast.

North Carolina Carolina Georgia Virginia Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook

Japanese Regrets Over Canton Raid Losses

Japan expressed regret over the deaths of American staff at Lingnan university in Canton and a Chinese employee killed in air raids. The note to U S consul general Southard urged identification of American property with rooftop flags and followed his protest of the June raid.

Hong Kong Japan Lingnan University Canton Addison EB Southard United States

Jury Chosen for McCall Kidnap Slay Case in Miami

A special grand jury was summoned to hear evidence against Franklin Pierce McCall in the kidnapping and murder of James Baltes Cash. State Attorney George A. Worley delayed ruling until tomorrow on the case.

McCall Miami Fla Dune Franklin Pierce McCall James Baltes Cash George A. Worley

Special Group Named to Appraise Guilford County Property

Guilford County commissioners in a special session formed committees to appraise real and personal property in protest cases of county tax assessments. High Point township personal property panel includes O V Kester Carl Wood and Fred L Ingram. A real property committee for High Point Gilmer and Morehead townships is led by A C Hudson with J D Brame H V Koontz EB A Ranson and B B Kite. Citizens voiced formal complaints at the current tax assessments.

Greensboro Guilford County High Point Township O. V. Kester Carl Wood Fred L. Ingram High Point Highoint Gilmer Morehead A. C.udson J. D. Brame H. V. Koontz EB. A. Ranson B. B. Kite

Baltimore hit by second bombing in 24 hours

Baltimore police reported a second bombing in 24 hours near a tavern in the northern city, shattering windows in nearby homes and injuring no-one. Investigators traced the blast to a home-made device placed at the tavern doorway.

Baltimore M. J. Wallace Ferdinand Kammér William Adams Wallace

Separation papers taken out by P. D. Greenwood

A deed of separation was filed in Guilford county clerk records for Pearl Davie Greenwood of High Point and wife Nellie Greenwood. For $1 consideration the couple agrees to separate, with Mrs. Greenwood to possess household furniture and custody of their eight year old child Bonree Greenwood.

Greensboro Guilford

Senate poised to pass national minimum wage bill

The Senate planned adjournment by Wednesday as the compromise bill won 14 senate votes on a plan to set a nationwide minimum wage of 25 cents an hour for interstate industries, rising to 80 cents later. The bill imposes 44 hour weeks initially, with 42 then 40, plus time and a half beyond the maximum, with exemptions for bargaining contracts seasonal industries and perishable food. Agricultural workers and some farm processing are exempt.

Senate United Thomas Utah Senate Labor Committee

Law passes to create railroad workers unemployment system

Washington June 18 the house approved a bill to establish unemployment insurance for railroad workers. Benefits would range from 81.75 to 88 per day up to 140 to 240 dollars a year for those who lose their jobs. Treasury opposed but bill was approved and sent to the senate by a voice vote.

POR RR Washington House Treasury Senate

U S Will Not Desert Yangtze Vows Protection to Citizens

Admiral Yarnell reaffirmed U S policy to protect American citizens in Chinese territory and held Japanese authorities responsible for attacks on American property and lives. He rejected a proposed no go zone near Hankow and said ships would aid endangered Americans. Yarnell noted the white US gunboats with large flags would remain visible.

Washington Harry Yarnell Navy Yarnell State Department Hankow China Hanow Americana Yangtze River

Advertising men urged to publicize industry ownership spread

The speech argues industry ownership is widely distributed with 10 million Americans owning stocks and bonds in 1984 and 20 to 40 million through insurance companies. It calls for broad discussion, warning ad men not to use propaganda, as the advertising federation enters its second day of a five day convention.

Advertising Federation

Billion-Dollar Bill To Make Navy The Tops

Congress approved direct appropriations of 1 billion dollars for the army and navy for the next fiscal year and authorized a billion-dollar increase in navy size. Navy gains include 46 warships 26 auxiliaries 950 more aircraft and seven auxiliary vessels amid broader military base and air corps expansion plans.

Navy Washington Uncle Sam Woodring House Vinson House Naval Committee Congress Cahbé Senate Army Air Corps The Arty

Sudeten German proposals to be offered Tuesday

After quiet elections with minor clashes, the Czech government plans to present to Henlein's Sudeten German party precise proposals for more self government in Sudeten districts. Berlin and Paris are urged to show support while wary non Sudeten citizens question concessions. The issue tests support from France and Britain and the resolve to defend the republic.

Maerlech-Schoenberg Henlein Sudeten Republic France Britain

Wage Hour Bill Faces Sharp Critique in Sloan Letter

New York June 14 Alfred P airman of the Gen Gihete corporation denounced a wage hour bill as harmful to small businesses and unemployment. He warned that passage would intensify a recession and lower automobile production to a historic low, calling the downturn a “low mood” and arguing the bill penalizes the very group it aims to aid.

New York Alfred Pairman Gen Gihete Corporation Terry Sloan Congress

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