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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
2
Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with a slight warm up, especially in the west and central regions. Hatteras to Jacksonville sees light to moderate northeast winds and partly overcast skies tonight and Wednesday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras reports moderate to fresh northeast winds with overcast conditions tonight and Wednesday.
Kuhne questioned the lakes near land owned by prominent persons saying the location was not purely coincidental and wondered if Buntin sought political advantage. The committee planned to send investigators to Tennessee to determine land ownership near WPA lakes.
An earthquake of moderate intensity shook Formosa today. Early reports indicate no casualties and no serious damage on the island.
Sidney Hillman, at a CIO merger convention in Philadelphia, urged stricter barriers on goods from dictatorial nations. He called dumping a policy of totalitarian states and pressed a 25 percent German duty as a step, proposing a national economic council to boost purchasing power and unity in labor for progress.
The 23 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters deny rumors of a strike by Atlantic States Motor Lines drivers. They say they were discharged Sunday by the company and have not signed unemployment insurance releases. The group had formed a company union months ago and recently joined the A F of L.
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged senators in letters to all members of the senate to give every support to the Florida ship canal. He spoke as Senator Vandenberg renewed his attack during floor debate in Washington on May 16.
The Senate Military Committee backed a bill to require citizens to buy 1 percent 50 year government bonds in a wartime emergency, funded by non liquid assets as determined by a presidential census. The measure aims to deter war by removing profit incentives, with Bridges planning a minority report.
The article reports a Senate bloc led by Harrison to draft a new corporate tax plan. Morgenthau and Hanes favor revision while Cooper supports Roosevelt. Doughton is undecided. House action may extend current rates unless signals trigger a full schedule rewrite. Leaders say Harrison or Treasury plans meet Roosevelt standards on revenue, small firms, and closing loopholes.
President Ford ham addressed the meeting urging a Carolina Journal Committee to aid publishing, local drug clubs, a North Carolina extension course in pharmacy, fair trade support, and keeping prescriptions for socialized medicine with registered pharmacists. Clergy and local officials offered greetings as the convention runs through Thursday.
The Hudson Motor Car Co plant employing 5,500 workers shut down today in Detroit due to a labor dispute in one department.
The article advises women to cultivate voice and speech as important assets. It cites Miss Crystal Walters on relaxation techniques, proper articulation, and avoiding tense jaws. It promotes breathing, reading aloud, and imitating models like Mary Astor and Bette Davis to achieve clear tones.
Three High Point civic groups join the Chamber of Commerce campaign led by General Chairman Meldon Holmes. The Civitans meet at the Sheraton and Lions plan to back the effort at the Elwood Hotel luncheon. Exchange Club members will discuss support on Friday. Holmes notes 8000 notes are being sent to parents and 8000 lapel buttons distributed. Garbage trucks at the city health office report heavy demand for trash conveyance. The Tin Can Village opens officially this afternoon as children apply for free movie tickets yesterday.
Rep. Barden predicted the Army Engineers board would approve a detailed survey of a flood control project around Goldsboro and Kinston North Carolina. The forecast centers on a plan to study the area for potential flood mitigation and water management improvements.
An old English custom claims ownership of whales captured in English waters by the king. The rule assigns sovereign rights over catch to the crown.
Frank J. Sizemore secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce spoke to Civitan Club about the Build Clean Up Paint Up campaign and urged members to assist. Ed Mendenhall urged national participation to boost civic interest and business via a cleaner city. W F Robinette of Pittsburgh Plate Glass showcased photos on storefront appeal and modern interior improvements. Attention noted to the recent death of Clintan H. Porter publisher of the Atlanta Journal.
The Empress of Australia carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth sped along the Gaspe Coast toward Father Point and Quebec as fog and ice slowed progress. The liner, with two British cruisers and two Canadian destroyers, was two days behind schedule and expected to reach Quebec the next morning.
An informal morning conference of city council members reviewed three upcoming prosecuting attorney candidates for tomorrow's session. Mayor Arthur Kirkman confirmed no withdrawal of applications and five plus any new submissions will be considered. Eight councilmen received a new letter from LL B Williams as a candidate. other applicants include Arch K Schoch Harris Jarrell Ben L Herman and Byron Haworth. The discussion also touched on a juvenile judgeship and a school board member appointment.
Mrs Annie C Malenkos qualified as administratrix of the estate of her husband Jim Malenkos who died May 5 in High Point. The estate valued at 1700 in personal property. She and their 11 year old son Jim were named heirs.
Mae Cowan was exonerated by a coroner's jury investigating the fatal shooting of 13 year old Allen West at her Williams Street home in Fayetteville.
Butter the inside of the sauce pan before melting chocolate to ensure it releases smoothly. Also butter the lip of the cream pitcher to prevent cream from dripping onto the cloth.
The bureau of agricultural economists reports that economic conditions point to some improvement in business activity this summer and a relatively stable demand for farm products through the rest of the year.
A speeding Southern Railway freight train collided with an old model coupe in Smithfield, rattling windows in nearby buildings but leaving the car's windows intact.
Judge D C MacRae was sworn in today with a four year commission from Governor Hoey as judge of the High Point Municipal Court. The governor praised his service as presiding officer and noted the new term under a 1939 legislative amendment.
Hawaii will simulate wartime conditions by broadcasting a blackout on radio stations Thursday. Troops and heavy artillery ring the island as the army tests readiness to repel a sudden air attack and defend the Pacific frontier from potential enemy planes.
Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood schedules its regular monthly meeting for Wednesday evening at 6 30 in the church Sunday School rooms.
W. E. Tomlinson was elected commander of the Cul Breth Harris Post of the American Legion in Thomasville. Officers named include Green, Tomlinson, Richardson, Little, Veach, Holton, and Myers with terms starting October 1. Memorial Day grave decorations and a cemetery service are planned.
At Warsaw the Kurier Poranny praised cordial Polish Hungarian relations despite German attempts to disrupt them. A Hungarian War Academy delegation visits Poland visiting battlefields in Gdynia Lodz Krakow and Zakopane. Poles expelled from German frontier zones and an incident at Tomaszow reported, with German press denying major violence.
Chief E K Ingram with five firemen selected from his department left before daybreak to attend the annual North Carolina Fire College and Drill School in Wilmington. The squad from city stations 1 3 4 and 6 will study there for three days, accompanied by Bill Brown J B Stewart Lewis Davis Ed Johnson and Paul Fulton.
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