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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1940

Page

2

Highway Commission Policy Center Of Gubernatorial Clash

Raleigh march 2 the highway commission becomes the focal point of the governors race as four main reasons push the issue into public debate with revenue chief maxwell at odds over road policy and the commission’s stance on progressive projects the anticipated clashes promise a sharp campaign dynamic in north carolina politics led by figures such as tom cooper and franks dunlap amid regional discontent in albemarle and the far west and a push to expose perceived bias in road construction decisions.

Raleigh Highway Commission North Carolina Revenue Allen J. Maxwell Commission Tom Cooper Paul Grady Lee Gravely Maxwell Greater Albemarle Association Dare Hyde Tyrrell Revenue Commissioner Cooper Frank Dunlap Dunlap Wilmington Tom New Hanover Point Albemarle Far West Aime FE. L. McKee Sylva McKee State Senate Highway Compassion

Lemon Juice Remedy Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief

Simple home recipe uses Ru-Ex Compound with water and lemon juice. Two tablespoons twice daily, with promised relief within 48 hours. Money back guarantee if no improvement. sold by Mann's Eckerd's and other druggists.

Mann's and Eckerd’s Ady

Donahey decision stuns Ohio politics in 1936 race

The Ohio senator Donahey surprised Democrats and energized Republicans by announcing he will not seek re election. Party leaders weigh impact as Speaker Bankhead signals support for Roosevelt third term. A draft Donahey movement is discussed but unlikely to change his stance.

Donahey Ohio Bankhead Roosevelt Dala

Belgium Enters Clash With German Dornier Near Antwerp

The report notes Belgian air clashes with a German Dornier near Antwerp. One Belgian flier was killed when two Belgian planes collided, another pilot wounded, and two other Belgian planes crashed with fliers uninjured. Belgium has protested to Berlin and London over German aircraft over Belgian territory.

Antwerp Bierzet Berlin London

Testing a Powerful Metal Joint Machine

Aluminum engineers describe a highly capable metal testing machine designed for early use and feature rich manipulatory controls. It is not the largest but is claimed to be the most powerful of its kind with built in methods for measuring and recording loads.

Commission actions draw sharp newspaper criticism

The piece notes that commissions face harsh press reaction when they pursue quiet courses. It argues that the Highway Commission and its chairman attract criticism because no self-respecting journalist will shield them from scrutiny or act out of personal pique.

Highway Commission Commission

AFL Leader Outlines Labor Rights And Warns On Centralization

The AFL leader rejected communism and defended private property while urging fair returns for capital and equal labor recognition. He warned against Washington driven centralization seen as a path to dictatorship, citing European examples. Governor Rivers and Mayor Hartsfield welcomed him at the railway station as labor leaders gathered for a three day conference stressing uniform labor legislation and organization.

AFL Green Washington Europe E. D. Rivers William B. Hartsfield Southern Afl George Googe Googe

Roosevelt plans spring start on extra Panama locks project

President Roosevelt said construction on the additional Panama Canal locks could begin this spring at an estimated cost of 277 million dollars. He spoke during a press conference on a special train returning from Pensacola Florida after a 4000 mile survey of defenses. He left four major issues unsettled including a possible third term and Congress adjournment timing.

Washington PensacolPla Fla Panama Canal Roosevelt Sumner Welles Rome Berlin Paris London Welles Adolf Hitler Congress House Senate

Finnish Front Holds as Russians Face Setbacks East of Uomaa

Soviet forces were driven back east of Uomaa on the Yuksu River as Finnish lines held on the Karelian Isthmus. Fighting remained intense near Viipuri with heavy losses to Red troops and frequent air raids. Helsinki residents sheltered briefly as warplanes passed overhead.

Uomaa Yuksu Karelian Isthmus Viipuri Slimata Sainio Perijoki Heinjoki Agrapaa Nuoraa Mannerheim Taipale Lake Ladoga Helsinki

Welles Talks With Hitler Ahead of Paris London Visit

The article reports Nazi leader Hitler meeting with U S diplomat Welles at the American embassy in Berlin. Hitler, pressing for German hegemony over Bohemia Moravia Slovakia Poland and Hungary, argues for guarantees against British and French interference and uses American examples.

Reichsbank Alexander Kirk Baron Ernst von Weizsaecker Foreign Office Mozart State Opera House Wilhelm Goering Rudolf Hess Paris London Switzerland Welles Hitler United States Wsstern America Germany Great Britain France Mexico Bohemia-Moravia Slovakia Poland Hungary

Hitler and Wilsons Fourteen Points Shape Postwar Seas Debate

In remarks attributed to Welles, sources say Hitler demanded fulfillment of Wilsonian principles as a condition for a governed postwar world. He argues seas must be controlled by Britain to secure trade routes and to prevent Germany and Italy from rising by choking off their access.

Ition Welles Hitler Woodrow Wilson Fuehrer Britain Europe Asia Italy Germany

Five arrested after Russell's roadhouse affray

Deputies Wheeless and Jones arrested four men and one woman after a free-for-all at Russell's on the Winston Salem highway. The men identified as J L Brown Sophia route 1, Raymond Brown Asheboro route 2, Clyde Hedgecock High Point route 1, Pride Newsome High Point route 1. Pauline Wilson 1413 Mendenhall Street held for disorderly conduct.

W. L. Wheeless L. G. Jones Russell's Place Winston- Salem Highway J. L. Brown Sophia Raymond Brown Asheboro Clyde Hedgecock High Point Pride Newsome Pauline Wilson Mendenhall Street

Hale Joins NC Governor Race On Tax Relief Platform

Edwin P. Hale a Leaksville farmer announced as the eighth Democratic candidate for North Carolina governor. His platform seeks repeal of the sales tax a reduction of farm and home taxes expansion of education and public health spending cuts in state expenses elimination of 10 state agencies and construction of farm to market roads.

Greensboro Edwin P. Hale Leaksville North Carolina

Funeral Rites for Parker and Boyles Held

Funeral services for Charles Presley Parker 74 conducted Sunday at Mount Zion Church by Rev. Co L Ruth. Interment in Mount Zion Cemetery. Also services for Addie Moran Boyles 42 at Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church conducted by Elder Virgil Willard and Dr J D Williams. Interment followed in church cemetery. Pallbearers listed as Robert Myrick J R Cox Howard Vincannon J D Ellington W A Tuttle L G Coshton. Flowers carried by friends.

Charles Presley Parker West Davis Street Mount Zion Church Co. L. Ruth First Pilgrim Church Mount Zion Cemetery Addie M. Boyles Addie Moran Boyles Tate Street Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church Virgil Williard Primitive Baptist Church J. D. Williams Welch Memorial Methodist Church Robert Myrick J. R. Cox Howard Vincannon J. D. Ellington W. A. Tuttle L. G. Cashton

Funeral Services For Durwood Bouldin At 2 P M Sunday

F.uderal services for Durwood Bouldin 26 who died at a local hospital shortly before 4 PM Friday will be held Sunday at 2 PM from the residence 320 Reed Street. Elder V V Williard of the Primitive Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Cemetery.

Durwood Bouldin Reed Street V. V. Williard The Primitive Baptist Church Floral Garden

First Service At Gospel Tabernacle This Afternoon

Revival services begin at 2 30 pm at the Gospel Tabernacle on Willowbrook Street. George Stephens, renowned evangelist, will preach with a 250 voice choir. The new tabernacle seats 200 now and about 1 600 when the balcony is finished. Helen Stephens will lead children’s service after school. Rev H P Williams is pastor.

George Stephens New Gospel Tabernacle Willowbrook Street Willebrook G Street Stephens M Helen Stephens Tabernacle H. P. Williams

Tornado Kills 9 Year Old in Evansville Storm

A tornado struck Evansville Indiana this afternoon with heavy rain and hail. A 9 year old girl Josephine Daugherty died in a two story frame home. Her mother Mrs W Daugherty 25 was injured and four younger Daugherty children were hurt. Several others were injured as the storm tore through the north industrial section.

Evansville Ind Josephine Daugherty W. Daugherty Daugherty

Russians Grow 40000 Acres of Citrus on Black Sea Coast

Report claims 40000 acres of citrus orchards established along the Black Sea coast by Russian interests. No further details on scale or dates provided.

Black Sea

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