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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
2
Bertrand Russell, amid controversy over his sex and social relations views, writes to Harvard Crimson stating he never intended to press his moral views in the classroom. He asserts his conscience would not allow teaching opinions unrelated to his professional subjects.
The Agriculture Department launched an export subsidy program for corn to reduce surpluses. Traders are invited to submit offers to ship 20 to 30 million bushels to Canada and Europe. Sales would draw from government stocks under grower loan programs and aim to match foreign market prices. Officials gave no estimate on total volume under the subsidy.
London May 9 coroner rules Webb Miller United Press European general manager died accidentally from a fall onto a railroad track at Clapham Junction. Doctor testifies skull fracture and presumed step from a moving train during blackout. Funeral at Golders Green Crematorium. Ashes to United States. Widow and 18 year old son in New York.
Russell loses seat at City College of New York after protests over his remarks on sex and society. Meanwhile Harvard Corporation reaffirms his appointment to teach a half course on higher philosophy.
Mrs. Sadie Spear a 65 year old widow from Asheville North Carolina died after leaping from the 13th floor of the Allerton House for Women in New York City Her body fell onto Lexington Avenue narrowly missing pedestrians Detectives found no notes in her room Her sister Mrs J P Hand of Hamilton Bermuda said Mrs Spear had been in poor health and had been staying with her since October seeking medical help
The article reports Mussolini’s crowd response during a Bologna byline warning against Yugoslavia joining British French guarantees. It notes Italy’s plans for launching the Roma battleship and modernization of Andrea Doria and Duilio, with Littorio and Vittorio Veneto in service and Impero under construction. Japan marks silk festival celebrations.
Chamberlain S government debates spur talks on reshuffle while Attlee Greenwood Sinclair and Lloyd George exit the chamber amid speculation of a broad coalition. King George VI signs new age-based military service proclamations expanding liable men to 4 600 000 with espionage and fifth column controls tightening internment powers.
North Carolina mostly cloudy with scattered showers this afternoon tonight and Friday slight cooling in north central area. South Carolina mostly cloudy with scattered thundershowers this afternoon tonight and Friday little temperature change. Winds vary from Hatteras to Showers Jacksonville light to moderate with overcast skies and Friday thundershowers. Sandy Hook to Hatteras northerly winds diminishing Friday with showers in extreme south portion then shifting to north or northeast along extreme south.
Yugoslavia would receive military help if attacked by the Axis. Similar offers to Bulgaria and Hungary were reported with uncertain success. Greece, Turkey, and Romania were also involved in the Allied effort to form a defense alliance in Southeast Europe.
A meeting of the eastern district of the North Carolina Farm Implement Dealers Association in Goldsboro heard that manufacturers would lend 100000 dollars worth of farm machinery to N. C. State College at Raleigh if adequate housing were provided. President S. T. Proctor urged members to back proposals for the General Assembly to fund a housing building for the equipment.
Wartime measures tighten control on publications and designate penalties for provoking opposition to the war while restricting illegal propaganda. Chamberlain resists resigning, agrees to a potential Commons debate on the conduct of the war, as a war cabinet meeting fuels speculation about a broader government reshuffle.
The Senate debated the Townsend Bill to end foreign silver purchases as a challenge to silver money. House panels approved a $975 million WPA spending request for eight months starting July 1. McCarran blocked Johnson's ICC nomination while Byrnes and Barkley pressed for full hearings on the reorganizaton plan. House transportation bill seeks ICC oversight of water carriers. Farm appropriations may rise toward the billion dollar level with parity and disposal funding added.
Senator King warns in debate that aircraft and submarines are needed over new battleships as he cites ammunition found in the British House of Commons debate on Norway. Sources note unsatisfactory defense maneuvers led to keeping the U S fleet in Hawaiian waters and fear heavy damage from invader air attacks while the 11 percent expansion would authorize 19 or more fighting units plus auxiliaries and aircraft.
Norway’s Foreign Minister Halvdan Koht says more than four divisions were put out of action in the war against Germany. He notes six divisions existed at the start, with Narvik still resisting and the fifth moving north. others were killed wounded captured or interned in Sweden. He mentions French and British interest in renewed Allied reinforcements in Scandinavia.
The Inter-City Advertising Company of Charlotte received a charter of incorporation to own and operate a radio station with authorized capital stock of 590000 dollars. Subscriptions include 300 dollars from Horton Doughton Statesville George W Dowdy Charlotte and B T Whitmire Greenville. Also chartered were several firms including The Dockery Mutual Burial Association Burke Skeet Club and Gastonia Royal Crown Bottling Company. The Motor Discount Corporation was authorized to conduct a general securities business and Osteen and Son of Concord were noted for electrical fixtures and appliances.
Mrs. Guy M. Beaver of Concord was elected district director of the U D C Concord chapter at a May meeting. The confirmation comes as the chapter continues its local preservation and educational efforts.
A United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter in North Carolina convened on Tuesday. An unrelated note mentions American pencil sharpeners potentially entering the Turkish market.
Dr. B. O. Williams, professor of rural sociology at Clemson College, has accepted the headship of the sociology department at the University of Georgia. His appointment takes effect on September 1.
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