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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
8
John T. Flynn interviews Thomas E. Dewey on recovery plans. Dewey says the economy requires restoring trust in government and business, freeing firms from regulation, reforming taxes for small enterprises, easing SEC rules, and expanding credit to 2,000,000 small businesses to hire millions more.
Uncle Rays Corner recounts King Haakon VII's wartime appeal to Norwegians to resist the invader and defend Norway, noting his focus on citizens' sorrows rather than his own danger. The column reviews Norway's history, union with Sweden, and the monarchy's stability, praising literacy and education in Oslo. Tomorrow: Laying Mines.
Thomasville on May 3 reports definite plans for a drive to aid the High Point College debt liquidation. A steering committee of Clifton R. Reed J Walter Lambeth and D R Connell will call a meeting within days.
H. B. Stokes of Winston Salem was elected chairman of the Mills Home executive board at a meeting. Dr. B. W. Spillman was chosen president, and Robert McIntyre was elected to the executive committee. Finances are reported good with recommendations for new equipment.
Asheville lifted its spirits with a 12-6 victory over Portsmouth as they banged 10 hits and benefited from two homers by Schuster. Malone and Rhawn homered for the mountaineers, while Winston-Salem split a doubleheader with Richmond, winning 4-3 and losing 8-3 in cold weather.
North Carolina shipping point prices vary across cities for lettuce radishes sweet potatoes potatoes and cabbage. Market notes include New York Baltimore Philadelphia and Chicago with ranges for Big Boston Romaine Iceberg and Klondykes among others and details on carloads and bids. The report also covers asparagus and local sales figures.
The article reports U S officials weighing the risk of Italy entering the European war and turning the Mediterranean into a combat zone. It outlines potential consequences including evacuation of Americans, relocation of ships, and broader continental implications with Italy as the main gateway.
The Mayer patent on the croquignole permanent waving method may compel more than 10 000 Southeast shops to obtain licenses or cease operations. Binder and York of High Point act as licensing agents for five states, pursuing injunctions against 12 Miami shops with more suits expected.
Oak Grove Congregational Christian Church members will visit Green Level on Sunday May 5. The motorcade leaves Oak Grove at nine in the morning. On the second Sunday in May Green Level members will visit Oak Grove with Burling ton Gospel Singers. In the afternoon Rev J B Jones of Pilgrim Congregational Christian Church and Rev H D Smith of Washington Terrace will attend. Rev C T Harvey pastors both Oak Grove and Green Level.
The John McClain Post 196 American Legion and the Ladies' Auxiliary met at William Venn High School Cafeteria. J. T. Allman of Division B spoke, and plans were laid for the upcoming state convention. Alfonso Dockery is the local post commander.
The annual May Day exercises of Leonard Street School will be held Saturday afternoon at four o clock.
Bethel Holiness Church of God schedules a 3:40 p.m. rally this Sunday with members asked to donate two cents per pound of weight. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:55 a.m. and evening service at 8:30 p.m. Pastor Bishop K. Mingo will speak at all services.
The baby contest by the women of St Matthew A M E Church will close with a program at eight this evening. Contestants include La Verne Tyson Alfonso Jackson Jr Bertha Love and Harold Gregory.
Mrs Lena Goins and Family express sincere thanks to many friends for expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father.
Business shows a second weekly gain and signs of an upturn as the Composite Index improves to 9.0 percent below normal. Steel, freight carloadings, electric power, auto assemblies, and other sectors rise, with retail trade widening 1939 1940 gaps and price tags up more than 4 percent.
Roger W. Babson argues Stalin controls the European war outcome and the Far East, predicting no peace this year and Russia siding with the Allies. He downplays Italy, notes British stance, and urges business focus while monitoring Russia.
The Virginia Carolina Old Bell Tobacco Warehouse Association will hold a meeting in Winston-Salem on May 17. The notice is dated May 3 and notes the gathering is to discuss industry matters.
A Sixth District Young Democrats rally is set for tonight in Burlington. A H Graham of Hillsboro, a 1936 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will be the principal speaker.
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