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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1937

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Federal Intervention In Strike Is Ruled Out After Conference

Senator Robinson said after a two hour talk with President Roosevelt that no condition exists to justify federal intervention in sit-down strikes. Only violations of federal law, interference with federal property, or requests by state authorities for federal aid could justify action. He noted the general sit-down issue appears to be improving.

Washington Robinson Arkan Fter Rosevelt Garner Tr. Roosevelt Bankhead Rayburn D-Tex House Perkins Holt W Va John L. Lewis Communist Party Ator Pope D-Ida Sit Senate CIO Lewis

Governor Denounces Sit-Down Strikes in North Carolina

Governor Clyde R. Hoey declared sit-down strikes illegal and intolerable in North Carolina during a statewide radio address reviewing labor laws and recent legislation. He reaffirmed workers' rights to bargain and strike while urging peaceful resolution of disputes and protection of property rights amid planned textile union organizing.

Raleigh Clyde R. Hoey No Carolina Nort Carolina General Assembly North Carolina

Southern governors press Roosevelt plan on court reform

Four governors from Alabama South Carolina and two others join a radio appeal urging support for President Roosevelt's court reorganization plan. They argue the move could resolve clashes between court decisions and administrative aims as the 1936 election looms.

Atlanta Ight Roosevelt Bibb Graves Ala E. D. Rivers Aia Richard W. Johnston South Carolina Rivers Graves

Probe Planned Into Transport Plane Crash

Pittsburgh March 27. Byron M. Jacobs of the bureau of air commerce will preside at a Tuesday hearing on the cause of the crash of a transport plane that killed two persons Thursday. Coroner W J McGregor plans a separate inquest if feasible. Federal investigators request evidence of the plunge into a corn field and fire from the Allegheny airfield as two other investigations proceed.

Pittsburgh Byron M. Jacobs Bureau of Air Commerce W. J. McGregor Allegheny Air

New Machines Boost Unemployment Alarm in WPA Outlook

Washington reports that massive use of labor-saving machines in eight years may require 20 percent production gains above 1929 levels to cut unemployment to pre crash figures. Carrington Gill urges government to track tech trends and create a central mechanism to alert industries and workers to future changes and needed policies.

Washington WPA Carrington Gill

Easter Finery In Plans Of Mrs Wallis Simpson

Monts France March 27 Easter finery will play the title part in Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson's holiday plans weather permitting she intends to wear a spa outfit and go golfing She remains in seclusion as the marriage to the Duke of Windsor nears and has declined to travel to Paris for new clothes relying on models from the Riviera villa of Mr and Mrs Herman L Rogers

Child Marriage Costs Man Job

Bradenton Florida March 27 Lemuel E North said he would sign annulment papers to free his 12 year old daughter Martha Nell from her marriage to a man 45 years her senior He tearfully said he wanted Martha Nell back under her mother's care Martha Nell had left with her sisters for Jacksonville The crate mill where the 57 year old groom Chandler L Revell worked announced he was paid off and no longer employed

Bradenton Fla Lemuel E. North Martha Nell Jacksonville Chandler L. Revell

Herald Tribune Banned in Italy by Rome Government

In Rome on March 27 the Italian government ordered the New York Herald Tribune banned for an indefinite period. The propaganda ministry said recent Rome dispatches by the paper were inaccurate but did not act against the Rome correspondent John T. Whitaker.

Rome New York M Herald-Tribune Italy Ministry of Propaganda John T. Whitaker

Tribute To School Dead In New London Explosion

Bereaved families return to the wrecked New London school to seek solace as Easter memorial services replace planned events. Survivors and relatives gather among ruins to honor 455 students and teachers killed in the gas blast as Gov Allred reads a Roosevelt message. A nationwide show of sympathy includes a nine foot floral cross of red carnations on white.

New London Tex London James V. Allred Austin Roosevelt

Chrysler strike talks adjourn as unions seek sole bargaining rights

Negotiations in the Chrysler corporation strike adjourned at 12:00 am est with no solution to the deadlock over union demands for exclusive bargaining rights for Chrysler's 67,000 employees. Governor Murphy’s conference room held discussions with Walter P. Chrysler and John L. Lewis amid reports of plans to recognize the UAW as sole bargaining agent.

Lansing Mich Chrysler Corporation Chrysler Automotive Frank Murphy United Automobile Workers of America Walter P. Chrysler John L. Lewis Allan Campbell Detroit Chrysler

FDR Program Attacked by Byrd Overhaul Report

Senator Byrd releases Brookings study challenging the presidents plan to reorganize federal agencies. The Brookings report urges a complete rebuilding of financial agencies and will be presented to the Senate Reorganization Committee and joint congressional panel in an upcoming executive session.

Washington Byrd Brookings Institution Senate Reorganization Committee Congressional Committee On Reorganization Brookings Joint Committee

Wife Divorces Former Senator in Connecticut Case

Judge Worth W. Trammel granted Mrs. Alfreda M. Bingham a divorce from former Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut. The final decree followed a transcript of testimony in which she charged mental cruelty. she sought no alimony. Bingham’s attorneys denied the charges. he did not testify and has been ill in Washington.

Worth W. Trammel Alfreda M. Bingham Hiram Bingham Connecticut Trammell

Easter Observed by Christians and Pagans

Associated Press reports Easter dawned amid mixed rites as Christians and Neo-Pagans marked the day. Celebrants in New York and other cities dressed for the occasion while events across Europe and the Holy Land reflected diverse observances.

Associated Press New York Fifth Avenue Germany

Road To Court Compromise Closed By Senator Ashurst

Senator Ashurst of Arizona, a leading advocate of Roosevelt court reorganization, closed the road to compromise tonight. He rejected all proposed constitutional amendments and insisted on a clean victory or defeat, saying no changes to the President’s plans would be accepted. Opponents had floated several compromise proposals and even a White House visit to press alternatives.

Washington Ashurst D-Ariz White House

Vessel Wages Losing Battle Near Japan

In the northeastern Pacific about 840 miles off Japan the freighter Volunteer with a 40 crew fought a losing battle against the sea as ships rushed to aid. The liner Empress of Canada was diverted to help after a second distress call, while the British freighter Fresno City sped 240 miles toward the scene.

Honolulu Pacific Volunteer Japan Fresno City Empress of Canada

Resurrection Is Celebrated at Holy Sepulchre

In Jerusalem on March 27 crowds gathered at the Holy Sepulchre for Easter observances marking the resurrection. The Latin Patriarch wore a red cassock and biretta as dawn light and lamps filled the church after lighting the new fire.

Jerusalem Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Rebels Press Inland In Civil War Front Battles

Government troops held Pozoblanco on the Puzol blanco front after withstanding an insurgent assault in which hundreds were killed. Insurgents reinforced by Seville soldiers fell back, while aircraft bombed Musel harbor and other targets.

Madrid Puzoblanco Sierra Morenas Seville Pozoblanco Cordoba Almaden Musel Bay of Biscay Alcazar de San Juan Siguenza Almedrons Huesca

Nazis Attack Press Freedom in European Outcry

Berlin reports a special edition of Zwoelf Uhr Blatt promoted European press reform by curtailing freedom. It published editor contributions and a Goebbels editorial denouncing press terror, while observers doubt the campaign will endure. Wilhelm Weiss led the effort for the German press confederation.

Berlin Zwedlf Uhr Blatt Pan Paul Joseph Goebbels Wilhelm Weiss Zwoelf Uhr Blatt

Publicity Gag Theory Raised in Letter Extortion Case

Investigators consider a publicity gag theory for extortion letters sent to Anna May Wong and producer David Selznick. Clyde Plummer, chief DA investigator, says all angles are being explored. Officials speculated the writer sought to sell a screenplay, casting himself as Jesus, with demands of 20 000 dollars.

Los Angeles Anna May Wong David Selznick Clyde Plummer District Attorney's Office Jesus

Amelia Earhart Plane Loaded for Repair in Honolulu

Amelia Earhart's damaged monoplane was loaded onto the liner Lurline in Honolulu today. The aircraft will go to Los Angeles for overhaul before Earhart resumes her around the world flight, possibly on May 1.

Honolulu Amelia Earhart Lurline Los Angeles Miss Earhart

Thomas Talks on Court Plan

Socialist Leader Norman Thomas voiced cautious support for Roosevelt's court reform plan while criticizing the late campaign move to frame it as a constitutional issue. He urged Congress to vote yes with regret over the timing and argued the matter needs a broader constitutional amendment.

Chicago Norman Thomas Roosevelt Congress

Students Demand Reinstatement of Teachers in Hickory Flat

In Hickory Flat Mississippi trustees refused to yield to student demands for reappointment of five teachers including basketball coach Frank Davis. Mayor E V Crawford said students would return Monday, though senior Morris Mann predicted many would stay away until next year’s reappointments. Sixty students walked out, protesting the board’s failure to rehire the five teachers.

Hickory Flat Miss Consolidated School E. V. Crawford Morris Mann Frank Davis

Murder Stabbing Claims Negro Woman in Greensboro

Gladys Little, 28, of 1137 West Green Street, was stabbed in a dispute at 6321 3 Fairview Street around 10:45 last night. Coroner James M. Simpson ruled death from a single stab wound to the left breast. two sisters, Elnora Tyson and Elizabeth Simpson, fled the scene as police sought them for questioning. Husband James Simpson, 22, was held for investigation. Little died within five minutes after arrival at Burrus Memorial Hospital.

Gladys Little Negress West Green Street Fairview Street James M. Simpson Greensboro Elnora Tyson Elizabeth Simpson James Simpson Elisabeth Simpson East Washington Burrus Memorial Hospital Sechrest Fune

Ex King Starts Economizing In Austria

Vienna March 27 The Duke of Windsor reduces his staff from seventeen to six as he moves to a modest hotel in Upper Austria. An adjutant cited his need to economize while living at Enzeesfeld Castle. The chef and castle kitchen equipment will accompany him to Appelbach hotel at St Wolfgang and the remaining staff will not.

Vienna Duke of Windsor Upper Austria Rambling Enzeefeld Castle Enazesfield Appelbach Hotel St. Wolfgang Windsor Sesfeld

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