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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

2

Roosevelt outlines options to replace undisturbed profits levy

President Roosevelt argues replacing the undisturbed profits levy would fall on large corporations if repealed, discusses substituting a higher flat income tax, and notes about 250 million dollars in revenue must be found. He cites 160000 small corporations earning under ten thousand dollars and defends the undistributed profits tax as a tool to tax profits kept in firms to avoid higher inheritance taxes.

Roosevelt Congress

Delano Opposes End of Comptroller’s Office Power

Delano cautions against speculative use of banking funds while stressing the comptroller of the currency should hear credit applications and not deny proper requests. Hoby opposes tax increases, urging reliance on existing tax revenue growth and praising the new continuing revenue measure to stabilize the budget.

Comptroller of Delano North Carolina Hoby Hoey General Assembly Raleigh

Three boats rescued after offshore collision off Nova Scotia

A fog bound collision between the Isaac Belle Parker and the Edith C. Rose left both schooners sunk and 33 survivors rescued by rescue boats and planes near the Nova Scotia coast. Survivors described rowing 150 miles in improvised gear with many missing hats and water.

Nova Scotia Isabelle Parker Boston Edith C. Rose Gloucester Frank Nickerson Argyle Sound N. S Westport Keith Cann Yarmouth Freeport Mereghan Wilfred Hines Albert Hines Bostom E.S.T

Vacationing physicians sail from Bermuda to Norfolk

North Carolina physicians finished two days of leisure at Hamilton Bermuda and prepared to sail at 4 PM aboard the E Queen of Bermuda to Norfolk Virginia.

Hamilton Bermuda North Carolina Norfolk

Tennis Talks BY SL. H. Fussell

This article distills tennis guidance from Beasley and others. It emphasizes the forehand stroke, stance, weight transfer, and follow through to control direction and speed, recommending beginners start with a flat racquet face before adding spin.

Injuries Hit Norfolk as Team Wins Despite Woes

May 12 report from Charlotte notes Norfolk suffers its second injury setback in a week. Second baseman Baker sprains ankle, sidelined 10 days to two weeks while attempting a steal, following a jaw fracture to manager Ray White last week.

Charlotte Norfolk Baker Ray White Asheville Silvanic Bearina Portsmouth Rocky Mount Red Sox Cubs Roberto Ortiz Durham Bulls Richmond Colts Winston-Salem Harry Banzer Kuk

Mercy Slayer Is Acquitted in Killing of Son

Louis Greenfield, acquitted of murder for killing his 16 year old son Jerome, plans to adopt a two or three year old and relocate with his wife. He sobbed as verdict was read after a four hour jury deliberation. He said justice was vindicated though not happy. He claimed voices told him to stop his son’s suffering.

New York Louis Greenfield Jerome Jerry Greenfield

Kenfield Pushes Net Meet State Toward Semifinals

In Williamsburg Virginia on May 12 Coach John F Kenfield of North Carolina directs the Southern Conference tennis tourney as storms interrupt play. Nearly two rounds of singles are finished with several matches reaching third round and two UNC doubles teams advancing. Ritzenberg of Maryland upset Carl Rood of North Carolina 6 2 6 1.

Williamsburg John F. Kenfield North Carolina Bill Rood Rider Ritzenberg Askin Maryland Leitch Richmond Turner

Newcastle Film Captures Ten Mile City Tour for Posterity

Newcastle England records a ten mile tour of the city on film and plans to seal it in a vault for future generations. The project creates a living record of streets landmarks and daily life intended to endure through time.

Newcastle England

Major League's Big Six batting and home run leaders

The record notes top hitters in each league with players such as Mazzera and Kuhel among the batting leaders and Foxx Gehringer Greenberg Selkirk Williams Camilli Berger McCormick listed for home runs. Data shows games at bats and counts for the American and National Leagues.

Panion Rejoins Indians After Spring Training Tour

Gerry Panion, the big red headed Philadelphia Athletic farmhand, returns to the Lexington Indians after a tour of Mackmen camps this spring. Panion had been sent back to Williamsport and then Portsmouth where he appeared in five games.

Enterprise Lexington Gerry Panion Philadelphia Athletic Lexington Indians Mackmen Panion Indians Williamsport Portsmouth Piedmont

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