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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1937
Page
2
Parity cloudy conditions and cool temperatures described for Tuesday with possible rain in extreme southwest. North winds shift to northeast to east along coast with overcast sky and occasional rain in portions overnight.
Government charges claim Wash sale style losses in a 1929 agreement where DuPont and Raskob allegedly sold and repurchased a broad set of stocks including General Electric and Warner Brothers. The piece also carries political commentary urging Congress to support budget discipline and curb federal spending.
Marietta Ohio May 3 Roger Babson argues in favor of President Roosevelt budget policies urging Americans to back the administration. He highlights government expenses tax receipts and debt while warning against wasteful spending and the danger to public credit if deficits persist.
Reports describe Spanish conflict state with Italian troops fighting rebels. The government plans to deploy the battleship Jaime Primero to threaten insurgent land forces near Bermeo and Bilbao and to protect evacuations from Madrid. Diplomatic notes note nine British freighters left.
A large wave of studio worker protests expands with 3,500 picketers, including Screen Actors Gulls, denouncing contract terms and calling for negotiations. The action disrupts production schedules and draws attention from industry officials and observers.
Reports from DOLFO Italy indicate Pope Pius has faced a setback in his relations with North Italian authorities. The Vatican seeks to reassure allies as internal challenges strain the church leadership and pressure mounts about future governance and policy alignment.
Closing arguments in Brig. Gen. Henry H. Denhardt murder trial unfold at the Henry County courthouse in New Castle. Prosecutors seek manslaughter alongside first degree murder. defense contends for acquittal and exclusion of manslaughter. The 61-year-old is accused of killing Verna Garr Taylor, a 40-year-old widow.
Opposition favors a Hatch plan reducing relief spending with a 10 percent across the board slash or a 15 percent discretionary cut by the President. The $1.5 billion relief bill heads to a house appropriations sub committee by mid week. Secretary Ickes testifies on extending the Public Works Administration life and using a $150 million revolving fund for new projects starting July 1. The PWA would halt new work after June 30 without extension. Senate civil liberties panel hears surprise witnesses in Harlan County coal inquiry. A Commerce subcommittee weighs a census of the unemployed despite the President’s objections.
Canada will issue a 3 cent coronation stamp featuring King George and Queen Elizabeth on May 10, with 4, 5, and 8 cent King George VI stamps also going on sale. First day covers will be serviced from multiple Canadian cities and orders should be sent to postmasters or the Philatelic Division Ottawa. Australia may issue coronation stamps as well through dealers.
Congressman Harold D. Cooley will be the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Cotton Growers cooperative and the Farmers Cooperative Exchange in Raleigh on May 11. M. G. Mann, general manager, says more than 2,500 farmers and farm women from all sections are expected to attend.
The May 3 city election in Thomasville set a record turnout with 610 votes in the North Ward and 850 in the South Ward by 2 pm. Incumbent Mayor D. A. Long Jr faced challenger G. Arthur Evans and D W Maddox backed by the Fair Tax League amid a field of council candidates. Results expected around 9 pm at City Hall.
London May 3 Princess Elizabeth heir presumptive to the British throne was recommended for an annual grant of 6000 pounds in a report by the civilist committee. The Duke of Windsor is not mentioned. Total recommendations amount to 410000 pounds yearly. Upon reaching age, Elizabeth's pension would rise to 15000 pounds annually.
The 18th annual North Carolina Commission on Interracial Cooperation conference begins tomorrow in Goldsboro with an open forum and reports. Dr. W A Stanbury of Greensboro will preside and J W Seabrook, president of Fayetteville State Normal School, will deliver the study committee report as the commission works to correct interracial injustices and improve relations.
Frank Wallace files in superior court in Los Angeles claiming he married Mae West on April 11, 1911 in Milwaukee. He seeks a ruling on the marriage’s validity and his rights. A prior New York suit was dismissed and California was deemed proper for action.
Butter prices at Chicago show weak creamery specials around 93 score at 314 to 304 cents with extras at 304 cents and 90 to 30 percent for various grades. Ex cheese and other dairy line items list weak demand with several price ranges and storage factors noted.
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