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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
2
Agents in North Carolina of the ibux enforcement branches of the United States Treasury Department held a coordination meeting here today. Harry Cooper of Washington supervised the session for the five agencies and discussed planning for joint operations.
The Hamburg Fremdenblatt and Deutsche Diplomatisch-Politische Information say the Turkish British alliance remains intact but diminished in usefulness for broader war aims. A German spokesman denies any secret understandings tied to the pact, stressing no changes in signatories.
Washington June 19 The resignation of Dr Clarence A Dykstra as chairman of the National Defense Mediation Board effective July 1 was accepted today by President Roosevelt. Dykstra will return to duties as president of the University of Wisconsin and will remain on call for panel service with the mediation board from time to time.
In 1650 Oliver Cromwell sent Scottish prisoners captured at Dunbar to Saugus Massachusetts to labor in iron works.
The state fifth Treasury district and district coordinator of the six agencies called the meeting to order. He was assisted by John Bright Hill of Wilmington, collector of customs, and coordinator of the six agencies from North Carolina.
The Senate discussed arming merchant ships amid fears of provoking war. Critics argued such action would invite attacks by submarines and surface raiders, offering little protection and risking global conflict. Senators warned of delays and questioned administration plans while noting shown German Russian tensions and reports from Ankara and New York.
Diplomatic circles in Ankara say they foresee war with Russia with no direct talks seen on German Russian negotiations. Sources claim Germany seeks control of Ukraine grain exports and major Soviet industries, potentially making Russia Germanys economic vassal. Stalin reportedly massing the Red Army as German troop concentrations grow along the frontier.
Mrs. Roosevelt speaks on truth and freedom praising universal quest for knowledge. She recalls London bombing and Westminster Abbey, Lincoln statue remaining a symbol of democracy, and vows to defend freedom. Oxford grants the President an honorary degree by diploma, granting full rights of the degree.
British forces push Australian shock troops along the Lebanese coast toward Beirut as French positions near the Litani valley threaten a flank. Sidon suffers bombardment with seven dead as civilians endure shellfire and shortages of sugar oil and wheat while eggs vegetables and fruit remain available.
The Department of Commerce reports that the majority of trucks and buses in Japan run on charcoal as fuel. This stance highlights a domestic energy approach and may affect trade, transport, and infrastructure planning.
Black Mountain College in Lake Eden North Carolina moved into a new student and faculty built plant. The stone Studies building cost 28000 in materials with labor and local stone, while a second wing foundations began. The project showcases a democratic co educational, cooperative campus where students work beside faculty in community governance.
Notice of the Randolph Membership Corporation REA annual meeting has been given for July 4 at 10 a.m. at the Asheboro courthouse. Speakers include Gwynn Price state REA board chairman J A Ward and Miss Marion Weiner of the operations division Washington DC The chief item is the election of directors for the coming year.
Black Mountain College students and professors claim democracy works there as participation builds responsibility self discipline and civic understanding. The college moved its campus from Blue Ridge to Lake Eden this month and highlights hands on governance and daily problem solving in student life.
Asheboro June 19 Formal manslaughter charges were filed against Leslie W. Eton of Graham Route 1 after a Sunday night auto crash near Liberty. Mrs. Lela J. Andrews of Bear Creek Route was killed. her husband A. M. Andrews and Eton were seriously hurt. A son and daughter escaped serious injury. State Highway Patrolman M. E. Guy investigated, reporting a head on collision with such force the motors were driven back into the seats. Charges were filed before J. P. R. A. Colvin, with a time for hearing not set.
On June 19 Asheboro reports Rev James C Dickert has accepted a call to lead the Randolph Parish of Lutheran churches at Grace Liberty Melanchton and Richland after completing work at the Southern Lutheran Seminary. He will reside in Liberty starting July. Also noted: a large European shoe manufacturer is establishing branch factories in South America.
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