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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1937
Page
2
Representatives from Thomasville and Lexington asked Davidson County to conduct a county wide revaluation of property. The last reval was in 1927, and the board instructed County Manager Ira Brinkley to seek appraisal firms for a fair county wide assessment to lower taxes for small owners.
Tax listers were appointed at the meeting with Frank Surratt and Mrs. Stuart Burton named for Thomasville. They were chosen from three local applicants. The discussion covered a new county office building to be erected in Lexington, the county seat, but no construction action was taken.
Premier Blum announced a sweeping revision of France financial policy aimed at stabilizing the franc. Parliament debated pegging the franc around 21.94 per dollar to ease foreign trade and curb further strain on French finances.
In late October the army ordered 117 basic training planes at a contract price of 1,432,600 dollars for use at Randolph Field Texas. Secretary of War H H Woodring expects to obtain soon 500 new planes for the army and navy.
Lord Swinton reports Britain's air defense program costs exceed a billion dollars including 412.5 million for planes, 525.326 million for the navy, and 410.87 million for the army. By 1937 the air force plans 20 000 more personnel, 100 home squadrons, 20 with the fleet air arm, and 26 in the dominions. Balloon beds for the London cage are ordered with some deliveries received.
The House approved the Security Act by 97 to 1 and backed the Jones-Zickler-Hutchins bill to regulate bedding and license all manufacturers. Representative Price proposed daylight saving time year round from late March to late September. A Senate committee favored the house approved divorce bill after two years of separation and a substitute measure to study teacher pension plans was reported favorably.
The United States embassy sent Washington a full report on Der Angriff attack lines against Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and alleged New York crime conditions. Goebbels’ paper linked La Guardia to a “hall of horrors” remark, and published photos portraying the U S as a haven for gangsters.
Salisbury city council passed a resolution asking state representatives to amend liquor laws so Salisbury would receive 37 percent of profits from any liquor sold in the city if Rowan County adopts a control plan. The share is tied to population and property valuation relative to county totals.
City Building Inspector George McLaughlin reported that building permits issued in Gastonia for the month aggregated 40600 dollars. The figure reflects activity across multiple residential and commercial projects within the city limits.
Winston Salem reports the North Carolina department Reserve Officers association sets its annual meeting for May 7 and 8 in the city. Leaders will discuss plans and activities for the upcoming year.
Southport March 5 Major Ralph Millis of the U S army continues the hearing on proposed government dredging of a yacht basin and storm haven for small boats as part of inland waterway improvement to settle site questions.
Officials said Rabbi James G. Heller of Cincinnati will be principal speaker at the North Carolina Associations of Jewish Men and Women annual convention to be held here April 11 and 12.
Scientists challenge a claim that ore near Burbank Airport California deflects radio beams and misleads pilots. The report suggests navigational interference while officials remain skeptical about the phenomenon and its practical impact on flight paths.
A summer grade lubricant used in winter increases gear shifting stiffness and drains the starting system. It also drives up gasoline use during starting, prompting avoidance of such lubricant in cold conditions.
Removing the oil pan and cleaning sludge from the bottom stops water accumulation and freezing which can clog the entire oil system.
Nancy Traylor Swift daughter of late Melvin A. Traylor Chicago banker surprised Chicago society by marrying Marcy T Weeks in the Cook County building. The union followed a previous divorce last summer from Nathan B. Swift a member of the packing family.
The 63 year old accused man admits planning an abortion in a borrowed car on Stony Point road. Sheriff says Dr. Miller could not name the doctor and the statement from Richmond is called incomplete by Commonwealth’s Attorney Wise. Miller detained in Henrico jail as investigators seek fuller details.
Officials plan a visit to Deep River to review Soil Conservation Service work and discuss a new subsoiling program. If adopted, the local office would expand activities and personnel as Washington officials meet with Dr Stallings, Mayor Grayson, and Guilford County leaders.
Milwau kee tile contractor Paul Senn faces labor union objections and pickets at his homes and job sites as he seeks relief and his right to work. His appeal is slated for U S Supreme Court review.
The Maryland State Federation of Labor ordered city central bodies to suspend Lewis locals and the Cleveland central body moved to suspend unions tied to the CIO. Francis J. Gorman of the United Textile Workers warned of a nationwide CIO strike amid growing layoffs as 10,000 workers idle at Firestone plants in Akron.
After Admiral Osami Nagano's appointment as commander of Japan's combined fleet, the formidable armada departed from home waters for clandestine exercises. Nagano is shown aboard the modernized battleship Mutsu in a recent photograph.
President Roosevelt urged immediate action on his supreme court reorganization proposal at a $100 plate Democratic Victory Dinner. He tied economic liberty for workers and farmers to timely reform, labeling the speech a landmark while opponents studied its implications before commenting.
The United States experiences rapid population changes with a birth every fourteen seconds and a death every twenty two seconds. Immigration arrives roughly every twelve minutes while emigration exits about every seven minutes.
Evelyn Caldwell, described as Negress, was sentenced to four months in the workline after arraignment in municipal court on a charge of stealing four dresses, gloves, and a blouse from Mrs. Gaston A. Johnson. The theft was uncovered when Johnson overheard a plan to leave and found the clothes in a suitcase in the servant’s quarters. Judge Teague presided.
Anti-freeze ingredients attack metal and can ruin radiators water pumps hose connections and metal parts on hot water heaters.
A historical note states that the average man attains his full height by age twenty five. It also mentions that only one car is purchased with cash.
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