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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1937
Page
2
In Dothan Alabama a mob over 100 men seized the body of a Black man named Reed from a Black funeral home after his confrontation with a girl. The mob dragged the body behind a car, paraded through the town, and burned it in a pyre at the ball park, leaving little of Reed.
State motor vehicle bureau data show 74 people were killed in North Carolina in April, up from 83 in April last year. A police report noted March fatalities as 73. Deputies H G Pollock R A Stephens and R J Rhame accompanied Reed when he tried to escape. Reed, shackled, was shot after forcing the car door and leaping from a speeding vehicle.
House and Senate labor leaders back a 30 hour work week with a possible 40 hour compromise and a 16 a week minimum wage. Hearings on the bill may begin this week with a report expected within three weeks. The chamber also debates Roosevelt’s 1.5 billion work relief for the year starting July 1 against the Supreme Court rulings.
Inland Steel and rivals Public Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube reportedly favor similar union contract policies. In Chicago district about 20 000 to 22 000 Inland workers are affected. Union claims 8 000 to 9 000 of Inland's 12 000 Indiana Harbor workers are on its rolls. A strike would mark the first major dispute in the area. James H. Walsh of Inland's Indiana Harbor works transmitted a statement that union reps say there are no wage hour or condition complaints and that the main issue is signing a contract. The company adds it does not believe signing the contract serves the best interests of either side.
The statement warns that a single bacterium lineage, if given ideal growth conditions, could multiply to fill the globe within seven days. It emphasizes rapid microbial replication and the potential for widespread spread under favorable environments.
German airship expert Dr. Hugo Eckener arrived in Washington to confer with officials after inspecting the Hindenburg wreckage. He urged the U S to modify laws to permit use of helium in German dirigibles, noting the United States holds a helium monopoly. His stay would depend on the progress of talks.
The article details a plan by lawmakers to set industry specific wage and hour standards via a five man board. It would weigh cost of living and comparable wages, protect workers right to higher pay or shorter hours, and allow the board to enforce compliance with interstate product bans and court action. It also covers penalties, lack of fair trade provisions, and child labor rules targeting under sixteen in interstate commerce.
The wolffins are identified as the smallest of all flowering plants in the described botanical context.
Marian Martin pattern 9285 offers a fresh summer shirtfrock in multiple misses sizes with a trim yoke panel and jaunty sleeves. Order by mail with 15 cents per pattern and 25 cents for the pattern book, sending size and address to The Enterprise Pattern Department, 232 W 18th St New York.
A three day conference on The Child and the Curriculum for elementary teachers runs June 16 17 and 18 at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro Leaders include Dr Claire Zyve Dr Edwin H Reeder and Burton Fowler head master of Tower Hill Wilmington Del Dr Zyve from New York University Dr Reeder from the University of Vermont Charles W Phillips directs public relations The program features open house demonstrations and college class visits with participation from Woman's College faculty and guest Dr Willys Sutton of Atlanta will discuss Art and Music in the Elementary School.
Governor Hoey addressed a ten member commission on road policy with Frank L. Dunlap as chairman. He urged a united state role, appointing at least five new division engineers, and said district commissioners should liaison with local authorities to improve highways and secondary roads.
The United States fleet nears home base aboard the battleship PennsylvanIa after six weeks of mid-Pacific maneuvers, positioning midway between Hawaii and California as the voyage concludes.
The North Carolina Produce Growers Cooperative Association met in Washington New York on May 25 to plan the opening of state potato markets.
The report notes a yearly average of forest fires in the United States reaching 4700 incidents, reflecting ongoing fire risk and the scale of land conservation efforts across states.
Leon Wright who died Saturday at a local hospital was buried after a Monday service at the First Methodist Protestant church. Pallbearers from Troop 35 Boy Scouts included Dan Maddox Hoyle Bruton L R Jarrett James Tew Raymond Cross and Joe Loyd with remaining members as honorary pallbearers. Interment followed in Liberty Baptist church cemetery.
Greensboro May 25 A reception will follow the opening and dedication of the new Alumnae House at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina on Saturday afternoon June 5. Special guests include Gov. and Mrs. Hoey and many distinguished faculty alumnae and trustees from across the state and nation.
The text describes Roman aqueducts across Europe and Africa built to bring fresh water to cities. It highlights Pont du Gard near Remoulins rising 160 feet with three tiers of arches and the water troughs, credits Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, and notes a 1929 20 franc stamp featuring the Gard aqueduct.
The Rockefeller funeral for John D. Rockefeller Jr. and the private ceremonies trace a simple, private schedule. The private service in Pocantico Hills will precede burial in Cleveland, with a Pullman transfer and a restrained turnout of family, business associates, and trusted staff.
Natives argued over how to fight the CIO on its second day as leaders pushed a fourfold program to double union assessments, mount a coordinated drive, expel CIO loyalists, and force AFL locals into central bodies. They forecast an overwhelming executive council vote, though binding increases require a full convention.
Milan's Popolo d Italia reports Premier Mussolini's newspaper calls on Italian Jews to publicly denounce international Hebrew ism or renounce Italian citizenship and residence. Oreste Gregorio frames a dilemma urging Jews to prove alignment with fascism or abandon Italy.
Indictments charge Guyer and Brown firm associates with conspiring since 1934 to defraud the U S government of revenue on whiskies. Cars sold to bootleggers allegedly financed outside regular credit, titles taken in false names. Agents Evans and Ditting led the Baltimore tax enforcement probe.
The Presbyterian assembly approved a budget for home missions and referred two New Orleans presbytery overtures on divorce and remarriage to the morals and public welfare committee. The majority of other overtures concerned changes to the book of church order and were approved.
Liberal and Labour members pressed in the House of Commons for a U S trade accord. Henry Graham White warned failure to secure expansion could drive Britain toward isolation and hurt the world, urging cooperation with America and modification of Ottawa principles.
Weather patterns in old trees reveal the sun spot cycle of 11.5 years, suggesting solar activity influenced climate signals in ancient climates.
A historical note describes Daedalea Quercina, a fungus, as being used as a curry comb in equine care. The practice reflects traditional grooming methods and the species’ presence in early veterinary or equestrian routines.
Lee Albright aged 63, United States minister to Costa Rica and former minister to Finland, died today in Nashville after an extended illness. The obituary notes his service to the church and his postings abroad.
Silas B. Casey and Charles Risch were appointed delegates to the Civitan International convention in Tulsa Oklahoma June 14 16 at the Elwood hotel club meeting. Cornelius Willard and Percy Neal named alternate delegates Dr R A Herring elected club member Incoming President Casey urged offensively active civic role Koonts honored retiring secretary Slosffman received medal program committee Haworth Teague presented Civitan creed copies Carolina Flyer distributed about Greensboro High Point airport dedication May 28 29
Judge Johnson J. Hayes in federal court dismissed a restraining order in the civil action of C. A. Brown against High Point trustees and bank officials. The case centers on a deed of trust for 34300 dollars on property on Hamilton street and a prior four thousand ninety one dollar judgment tied to the bank failure.
Foster's job in the CCC warehouse at Fort Oglethorpe is at stake as Baumgartner enters the tenth day of a hunger strike. Major General Moseley warned he must eat three meals a day or lose his civilian clerk position. Baumgartner stated he will not quit the protest.
President Roosevelt cancels all appointments and stays at the White House with a light head cold. His physician Captain McIntire orders rest away from the executive offices while a White House secretary says the regular 4 p.m. press conference will proceed. Early notes the cold began during a weekend trip on the Potomac River.
Seventeen year old Nestle Lee displayed a new $1 bill presented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for her graduation at Green Springs High School. He could not attend but sent congratulations and good wishes to the class.
Mrs Arpad Gallavich of Pess Hungary has given birth to her twenty third child and all the offspring survive.
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