13 May 1938
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
1
A Japanese army spokesman predicted the Shanghai Sunghai railroad would be cut before dawn as dawn dispatches say a vanguard moved swiftly through darkness toward Sunghai. The action aims to sever the lifeline on the central front and tighten Japan's net around Chinese forces.
At a May press conference President Roosevelt flatly refused to say whether he would send a letter to Pennsylvania Governor George H. Earle or Senator Guffey similar to the note he sent to Senator McAdoo urging reelection.
President Roosevelt asked Congress to appropriate 872,500 dollars for US participation in the international committee’s work studying political refugees from Germany and Austria.
British cabinet turmoil rumors intensify as Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain hosts officials and shares a luncheon with his predecessor Earl Baldwin. The day signals potential changes in government leadership amid ongoing political tension.
Barcelona records 60 dead and about 150 wounded after a fresh aerial raid. Six bombers struck the southern city from the Mediterranean, splitting into two groups in a brutal morning assault. Franco forces push toward Fortanete as Miaja’s militiamen pull back to defensive hills.
The senate approved the administration's expansion plan calling for 46 new fighting ships 26 auxiliaries and 950 airplanes with costs totaling about 1.09 billion dollars funds to be appropriated later three new battleships and two 20000 ton aircraft carriers are included the bill allows ships up to 45000 tons if the president finds it necessary for national defense the vote came after Nye opposed lifting the arms embargo on Spain and Hull urged strict noninterference measures.
Former Governor Eugene Talmadge announced his candidacy for the United States Senate against Senator Walter F. George. He targets big business and calls the nation in crisis with relief rolls rising, accusing George of favoring big interests while claiming to defend the people.
Utrecht Netherlands May 13 A historic church document drafts a world council to unite Protestant churches. The plan authorizes a five year council meeting and central committee open to all churches with 450 members and 90 delegates. The Roman Catholic church stays out. Dr John R Mott leads U S delegation.
Chinese sources report that Britain and France promised credits for arms and aid to transport them to China. Dr. V K Wellington Koo secured these pledges behind the scenes, with delivery details kept secret. The League council set up a five nation committee to study a China support resolution.
Senator King of Utah announced plan to press for a congressional investigation of WPA relief under Harry Hopkins. McCarran warned any probe would falter, while anti administration senators pushed for limits on Roosevelt relief and Public Works funds amounting to 3 billion dollars. Adams forecast quick Senate floor action with few changes.
In London the Czechoslovak Nazi leader Konrad Henlein met with Winston Churchill and planned talks with Sir Robert Vansittart to push a peaceful settlement of the Sudeten German dispute. Henlein arrived unexpectedly to press for quick understanding with Germany as European powers weigh concessions to protect Czechoslovak independence and its alliances.
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America in Atlantic City on May 13 adopted a resolution pledging to back President Roosevelt against opponents in and out of the Democratic party. It praised his record, saying he kept faith with the people and placed social decency and economic fair play above partisanship, while noting obstructions by the combined efforts of Tories in both major parties.
About 2,000 workers will return to work as three mills of the monarch group here and at Lockhart restart on a five day two shift schedule after weeks idle. The move restores employment for the workers and funds in the mills.
Lee Overman Gregory of Salisbury will assume duties June 1 as assistant attorney general to succeed A. A. F. Seawell who was appointed to the state supreme court. Gregory is a grandson of the late Senator Lee Overman.
Marion May 13 The Clinchfield Manufacturing Company mill here resumes full time operation Monday after a one month shutdown. The plant will run with about 700 employees under President W L Morris.
National Power & Light directors prepared to decide on a $7.5 million bid from the Tennessee Valley Authority and the city of Knoxville for Tennessee Public Service Company's electric properties. The offer, made yesterday, marks the first bid by TVA and a municipality for an entire electric system.
Rio de Janeiro May 3 Brazilians push inquiry into possible foreign links to the Greenshirt Integralists revolt. Police say no proof yet of foreign involvement though two German bank employees among arrestees are German citizens. international angles to arrests to be provided. Over 600 arrested in crackdown.
Plinto Salgado, head of the Integralistas or Green Shirts, is seen as the back stage leader of the failed coup against President Getulio Vargas. Rebels were killed and hundreds arrested as officials reported calm nationwide with arrests in Belem Sao Luis and other cities. Search continued for Salgado, leader of the outlawed faction after Vargas seized power last November.
Critics and supporters of the Tennessee Valley Authority condemned delays in starting a congressional investigation. Senator Norris, called the father of the TVA, expressed irritation that hearings had not begun, while Senator King urged no justification for postponements. Norris pushed for a federal trade commission inquiry into charges raised by former TVA chairman E.B. Morgan, amid shifting Senate support.
President Roosevelt rejected claims that his initial lending and spending program failed and urged Congress to study anti monopoly strategies. He linked inventory surpluses and high prices to recession, noting NRA experiments were halted and inventory-price issues persist. Biggers unemployment census figures were released, showing 5.83 million totally unemployed and limited use of authorized job funds.
Police said Patrolman Anthony Modleski known as the gentleman cop killed his wife Antoinette and three children in a murder suicide at Greenpoint. One son Joseph age four and another son William age one died in hospital. Anthony Jr survived. The officer died at the hospital after an earlier surgery left him despondent and nervous in the days before the rampage.
In Budapest Premier Daranyi resigns as Hungary faces a rising Nazi movement. Admiral Horthy expected to form a new, stronger cabinet with Bela Imredi to govern, while tax policy splits coalition partners including Catholics who oppose higher taxes. Brussels notes govern ments in Belgium also see cabinet resignations amid tax disputes.
Van Zeeland resigns October 25 to defend himself as a private citizen against charges raised by political rivals concerning his five year tenure as vice governor of the national bank.
Pan American Airways clipper flights to Havana and Nassau left Miami at 13 o clock Greenwich civil time carrying 13 passengers each. The publicity man confirmed they arrived safely, saying he wouldn’t report otherwise.
President Roosevelt backs construction of a government radio station to counter fascist and communist broadcasts to South America. House Naval committee publicizes the plan as a global antidote with hearings slated on a high powered station, cost estimates place initial funding at 700000 to 1200000 dollars and annual maintenance around 160000.
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