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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1940

Page

2

Democrats Battle For Local Precinct Control In Guilford County

Democrats intensify push to control 66 precinct meetings across Guilford County as incumbent Frank L. Paschal battles T. C. Hoyle Jr for party chair. High Point leaders Wade Renfrow and George L. Stansbury face off against the Shuping faction backing Hoyle in a countywide power struggle with Greensboro and rural Guilford allies.

Democratic Frank L. Paschal T. C. ‘Hoyle Empety Greensboro Paschal Hoyle High Point Guilford Gupgnsboro Allance U. S Shuping

Cross Word Puzzle About a Versatile Dam Builder

An analysis of a cross word puzzle focused on dam building themes and related terms. Clues reference beaver biology and damming ability with horizontal and vertical entries covering anatomy, architecture, and related natural language connections.

Weather Outlook Across States with Cold Front

Local forecast shows fair conditions in North and South Carolina with cooler temperatures. Virginia expected to be mostly cloudy with light showers in the northwest tonight and Saturday, while coastal sites like Hatteras report moderate westerly winds and variable cloudiness.

North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Os Pet —- Ee Hatteras

Norway's Fight Against Invaders Dims as Supplies Fail

Continued World War II dispatches describe Norwegian volunteer units' heroic stand against German forces. Supplies are critically low with ammunition for only moments of heavy fire, while British evacuees left trucks and army cars at Namsos. Norwegians on the Steinkjer front face encirclement and dwindling hope.

Namsos Steinkjer

Greensboro County Convention and Faction Attacks

A county convention is set for Greensboro on Saturday May 11 to decide voting strength after precinct meetings tomorrow. An advertisement signed by E D Broadhurst continues the attack by the Shuping faction against the Stansbury Renfrew combination, followed by circulars in Greensboro accusing the same two individuals.

Greensboro E. D. Broadhurst Shuping Stansbury-Renfrew

Paramount Malt Whi Nit TM L fret with Karloff and Say ers

Feature times listed for a Paramount program with Boris Karloff and JoAnn Sayers plus Smiley Burnette. Entries show multiple screening slots and an afternoon slate with no clear plot details.

Paramount Boris Karloff Jo Ann Sayers

Kiwanis Club Hosts Horace Eason on Good Will Week

Shelby musician Horace Eason spoke at the Elwood Hotel luncheon on Kiwanis International and Good Will Week. He outlined Kiwanis history, districts, and six guiding aims while welcoming new members L. C. Parker and D. H. Parnell as guests.

New Weapons Evolution Amid Naval Debate

President Roosevelts remarks traced the evolution of defense weapons from battleships to submarines and torpedoes. He noted Germanys WWI submarine impact, US efforts to keep pace with naval tech, and the view that battleship airplane submarine and other weapons complement each other rather than clash.

Roosevelt afta@t United States Norway U. Ss William Mitchell Army Air Chief Mitchell Hida Hhe

Reckless Driving Case Heard in Guilford Court

Guilford Superior Court considers the reckless driving case of Mrs. Fred S. Rice of High Point after the prosecution rests. The incident allegedly occurred November 20, 1938, on Prospect Street crossing Ward Street, pushing a car into the Ward Street Grocery Store. The court also ordered the minutes to record the death of A. S. Williams, Gibsonville police chief.

Enterprise Nsboro Guilford Superior Court Fred S. Rice A. S. Williams Gibsonville

Hudson Dealer Observes Opening at 819 North Main

Open house today marks the Shell Tire and Battery Station celebrating the establishment of Hudson motor car on North Main Street. Music and refreshments will be served in redecorated show rooms. event follows years of Australia’s standing as a large flour exporter.

Hudson North Main Shell Tire and Batt Hudson Motor Carry North Main Street

Naval air battles over Norway report losses and enemy downed

The fleet reports six aircrew missing after a large scale engagement with seven attacking German aircraft. Three naval planes were shot down and two enemy planes were confirmed destroyed. Since Norway fell to Germany, assaults have continued with at least 20 enemy planes shot down and others damaged by anti aircraft fire. Details of casualties are being sent to next of kin.

Norway

British Strike Back Quote Spurs War Talk in Berlin

Berlin reports reiterate Churchill’s vow to retaliate for Norway defeat as German high command touts pacification progress in Norway. Foreign diplomats examine facsimiles of documents presented by von Ribben trop for authenticity. German communique notes enemy quiet north of Trondheim and slow Norwegian demobilization while U-boats are sunk and bombers damage cruisers in May offensives.

Norway Churchill Vendéante Britain Chamberlain Germany von Ribbentrop Scandinavia High Command Andalsnes

Norsemen retreat reported amid German air raids near Trondheim

Reports from Stockholm describe an orderly Allied retreat from Steinkjer and embarkation at Namsos as German air attacks cause casualties. British and French withdrawals followed, with fronts blocked from Steinkjer and Namsos. Germany gains control of Trondheim and Bergen, despite heavy naval losses.

Trondheim Narvik Stockholm Steinkjer Namsos Andalsnes Bergen Norway North Atlantic

Young Republican Club Plans Organization Drive

The Young Republican Club of High Point meets tonight at the Republican Club headquarters on South Wrenn Street to perfect its organization. Executive committee members and precinct workers will discuss plans for an intensive registration drive tomorrow. Walter L. York urged all members to attend. The club was formalized last Friday with Edwin M. Stanley of Greensboro as state president. Officers elected include Zeb Whitlow as president Joe Blair first vice president Mrs Zeb Whitlow second vice president Kathleen Gibson treasurer and Joseph T. McGhee secretary.

Young Republican Club of High Point Republican Club South Wrenn Street Republican Executive Committee Walter L. York Young Republican Club Edwin M. Stanley Greensboro Zeb Whitlow Joe Blair Kathleen Gibson Joseph T. McGhee

Freighters describe Bergen gunfire in war port tale

The Flying Fish crew report Norwegian Bergen harbor hostilities with American flagged freighter struck by fire from a land fortress during a clash between German and British forces. Captain Wollaston and crew cite a British plane firing on the ship. no injuries reported.

Flying Fish W. W. Wollaston Denver Colo Charles R. McCormack George Gilbert Wallaston Gilbert Bergen

Court Dies to Instruct Counsel on Immediate Appeal

Dies said he would tell the committee's counsel to give immediate notice that the appeal would be filed. He also stated the seized material would stay impounded by the committee pending a final determination of the controversy.

Dies

British Officials Face Low Wages Amid Cuts

About 58,000 government employees in Britain now earn less than six dollars weekly. The report highlights widespread wage hardship among public workers and the impact of government pay policies on living standards.

Britain

RAF intensifies raids as Norway campaign continues

The Air Ministry said the Royal Air Force bombed Danish airfield Ry and attacked Stavanger and Fornebu near Oslo while Norwegian campaign pressure grows. Chamberlain met with Attlee and Greenwood as Commons inquiry looms. The Nazi drive targets Namsos next, with Allied naval protection of warship convoys ongoing.

Germany DNB Namsos Air Ministry Royal Air Force Denmark Norway Jutland Stavanger Fornebu Oslo Chamberlain House of Commons Clement R. Attlee Arthur Greenwood London Military Sur

City committee to study civil service report

Mayor O Arthur Kirkman designated a joint Civil Service Commission committee with four city council members to study a recent personal survey for High Pot. Dr W L Jackson appointments were made and the report is due in days. Recommends position changes and salaries with an $8000 payroll increase akin to 1.9 percent. A note on a separate project mentions a cotton weaving initiative in Yunnan Province China with 25000 spindles.

O. Arthur Kirkman W. L. Jacson Civil Service C Jackson Kirman Earle Phillips Amos Kearns R. H. Crest C. A. Lewis William Finan Public Admitration Service of Chicago Inc

Withdrawal from Norway Shocks British Public Opinion

British readers react to Chamberlain's Norway withdrawal and the shift in pressure amid new German air power. Commentary shows mixed disbelief and cautious resolve, with headlines noting public shock and the need to sustain vigorous operations in the campaign.

Veys Chamberlain Seu Norway Evening News Chambers

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