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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1939

Page

2

Weather Outlook for North Carolina and Coastal Waters

North Carolina mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with occasional thundershowers in the west and extreme southeast. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville southeast to east with overcast skies and scattered showers over the south portion Saturday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras winds gentle to moderate from east and southeast with broken clouds tonight and Saturday.

North Carolina Winds Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook Hatter

Japanese Reject Soviet Protest Over Mongolian Border Incident

The Japanese ambassador Shigenori Togo rejected a Soviet protest over a last weekend frontier incident on the outer Mongolian border. He said blame lay not with Japan and reported several Japanese Manchoukuo soldiers killed, after calling on Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov.

Moscow Shigenori Togo Soviet Russia Togo Vyachesiaff Molotoff

Altercation Aired In Municipal Court

Four defendants faced two fights at the Diamond Hosiery Mill on May 18 and 19. Clyde Mangum and R C Johnson fought inside the mill, Mangum was punched and later Mangum’s arm was broken in a second fight outside. Witnesses described good character for all. Geneva Ellis received 10 months in the county work house for immoral vagrancy. Other cases: J A Johnson fined costs for drunkenness and Clyde Pressley paid costs in an assault case.

Clyde Mangum R. C. Johnson Mangum Johnson Geneva Ellis J. A. Johnson Richmond Clyde Pressley Forrest Avenue

NLRB Chairman Madden Probed Over Labor Board Actions

Greensboro discussion erupts as Representative Barden questions the Labor Board handling of unfair labor practice charges against Revolution Cotton Mills. He cites a Ben Cone letter alleging the board sought court approval to withdraw accusations after filing charges and a later order.

Greensboro Representative Barden D-Nc Labor Board Revolution Cotton Mills N. C Barden Ben Cone Madden

Board vows safeguards after wage case errors

Madden and Barden clash over wage law errors and court outcomes. they cite a greensboro mill case where supervisors urged workers to join an independent union. about 950 of 1250 workers were said to belong to that union.

Madden Barden Keller D-Ill Greensboro

Detailed Pact Formula Sent to Soviet by Britain

Britain proposes a three power pact with the Soviet Union detailing obligations and consultations among the three powers. The draft suggests three signatories guarantee territorial integrity and calls for staff-level coordination. Laborite David Adams urged Chamberlain to visit Moscow to bolster British Russian friendship.

Britain Chamberlain Moscow David Adams Red Army

Allied army chiefs meet on joint plans amid mid September talk

The report says British allied chiefs from Poland Romania Greece and Turkey may gather in mid September to oversee in Aldershot the largest peacetime road and rail movement by British troops. It also notes a potential invitation to the first Russian army leader since 1917 to ease distrust in Moscow and to support cooperation with the Soviet state.

Pean Britain Poland Romania Greece Turkey Aldershot Nicholas II David Lloyd George Germany Warsaw Moscow

Tax discussions progress and proposed reforms

The Federal Reserve Board and Securities Commission discuss tax reforms. A bill proposes a $1,000,000 loan cap. The House committee may seek to eliminate taxes deemed business deterrents. Treasury experts and Chairman Harrison push ideas while the House writes its own plan. Officials anticipate replacing the undistributed profits tax with a flat 18 percent rate.

Ury Federal Reserve Board Securities Commission House Committee Treasury Harrison Miss Senate Finance Committee House

Bovender Named Driving License Examiner for District

A. V. Bovender of Winston-Salem is appointed driving license examiner for the state highway department's district, succeeding C. B. Teague. He will conduct license exams in High Point each Thursday for applicants.

Greensboro A. V. Bovender Winston-Salem State Highway Department C. 8. Teague High Point

Unique Amplifying System Installed at High Point High

Principal Whitley announces a schoolwide program unveiling a new amplifying system funded by classes of 1938 and 1939. Josephine Deal leads the class in charge with Mull Lutz and Stephen Clark coordinating demonstrations. The system allows room specific or campuswide announcements and supports speech, declamation, and music coordination.

D. P. Whitley Josephine Deal Josephine High Point High School High Point High High School Mull Lutz Cecil Prince Stephen Clark Clark Stephen Guilford Radio Service Company High Point Whitley

Action of Motor Lines Transferred to Federal Court

R D Fowler Motor Lines Inc sues Walser Transportation in High Point. Case moved to federal court for interstate commerce involvement after a May 12 incident between Hillsboro and Durham left the Fowler truck wrecked and the cargo and truck losses totaling 644 2 500 and 5 000 in punitive damages sought.

Greensboro R. D. Fowler Motor Lines, Inc Walser Transportation Company, Inc High Point Hillsboro Durham

Mattress Fire Breaks Out at Arthurdale Inn Involving Mrs FDR

A sleeping guest's cigarette started a mattress fire at Arthurdale Inn early today where Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and her Washington party slept. Fire was doused by Raymond Kenny and the occupant after smoke appeared on the second floor as Mrs. Roosevelt spoke to graduates.

Arthurdale W. Va Arthurdale Inn Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington P. H. Meredith Washington Group Raymond Kenny Federal Homestead Project Kenny Roosevelt Community High School

Nazi press avoids blaming Russia over circle plan

May 26 in Berlin Germany signals it seeks to thwart a British French Soviet alliance while carefully steering Nazi coverage to not fault Russia for the alleged encirclement effort.

Berlin Germany Russia

Squalus salvage pause signals buoyancy battle and dive deaths

The navy delays salvage while experts judge buoyancy control for lifting the 1450 ton Squalus. A diver reports a torpedo room flood after hatch opening as 26 men remain inside. Pilot heroics and a 30 hour ordeal mark the tragedy.

Falcon Navy Yard O. F. Naquin Isles of Shoals Squalus Alfred G. Prien Washington Lloyd B. Maness Greensboro N. C Maness i Pal Trength

Student Officers Named At Junior High

Sara Coe Hunsucker was chosen to succeed Stewart Stone as president of the Junior High student government for the first semester next year. Betty Meredith, Margaret McKinney, and John Crowder were elected as vice president secretary and treasurer respectively. Installations will occur early in the Fall term. The current slate included Eleanor Younte Helen Mae Bissette Billy Peak Arnold Koonce Stewart Stone W C Hughes Helen Craven and Helen Pierce.

Sara Coe Hunsucker Stewart Stone Sara Coe Betty Meredith Margaret McKinney John Crowder Eleanor Younte Helen Mae Bissette Billy Peak Arnold Koonce W. C. Hughes Helen Craven Helen Pierce

Civil Service Examinations Called by High Point Commission

The Civil Service Commission of High Point North Carolina adopts a resolution calling competitive exams for Fire Department applicants and Associate Librarian candidates. Exams are scheduled for Friday night June 9 at 7 30 in the old Municipal Court Room. Applications must be obtained from the Secretary and returned by 5 PM June 9 1939.

Civil Service Examinations Civil Service Commission City OF High Point North Carolina Fire Department Municipal Court Municipal Building N. C The the Civil Service Commission W. L. Jackson

Association To Hold 1940 Meeting Here

The Southern Retail Furniture Association will hold its 1940 annual meeting in High Point. Several local furniture men attended the two day session concluded at Myrtle Beach yesterday. J. Hudson Hustard of Bluefield West Virginia was elected president. Wendell Dickerson of High Point was named field secretary.

Southern Retail Furniture Association High Point Myrtle Beach J. Hudson Hustard Bluefield W. Va Wendell Dickerson

J. P. Best Dies At Home In Detroit

J P Best former High Point resident and brother of Mrs W D Brooks died at his Detroit home after leaving High Point 25 years ago. His death was sudden and no funeral arrangements were announced. Surviving are his widow Vivian Maddox and three children, plus sisters Mrs Brooks and Mrs R N Mitchell of Cincinnati.

J. P. Best High Point W. D. Brooks Detroit Mich Mr. Best Brooks

Incorrect figures in High Point school allotment report

A Greensboro based error in The Enterprise misstated Guilford County school allotments over the last five years. The correct total is 1 070 000 dollars with High Point receiving 180 923 dollars instead of 80 933.

Greensboro Enterprise High Point Guilford County

Bambalis and Two Patrons Face Gambling Charges

Chris Bambalis owner of a Fairmont barbecue stand on Thomasville road was arrested with two patrons on gambling charges. Bambalis posted a 200 bond for court appearance. Claude Millington 32 of 814 Tate Street and Albert Hall 23 of 611 Willowbrook Street also cited to court for operating gambling devices and boards in the establishment.

Chris Bambalis Fairmont Thomasville Road Bamballs Claude Millington Tate Street Albert Hall Willowbrook Street

Chicago Produce Prices May 26 Across Dairy and Produce

Chicago report outlines butter output at 1,392,084 and creamery scores from 93 down to 88 with 23 percent and related percentages. Carrots show 23 percent, eggs listed at 34,777 with prices steady and unchanged.

Chicago

Lovelace Speaks on Honest Business Standards at Kiwanis

James B. Lovelace local attorney addressed the High Point Kiwanis Club at the Elwood Hotel luncheon on business standards. He urged honesty and public trust, condemned commercial bribery, abuse of bankruptcy laws, and fraudulent advertising, and called for fair competition. E C Cridlebaugh led today's program.

James B. Lovelace High Poin Kiwanis Club Elwood E. C. Cridlebaugh

Mayor's Comeback Prompts City Hike in Mayoral Pay

Centerville Louisiana Mayor T J MelIntyre has requested a raise beyond his 30 dollar monthly stipend. The council calls the post part time and he marks office hours 9 to 10 a m as his plan.

Centerville T. J. MelIntyre

Stockholders Meeting Notice for High Point Randleman RR

Washington D C May 19 1939 notice of annual stockholders meeting of High Point Randleman Asheboro and Southern Railroad Company for election of directors and other business. Meeting in High Point NC at 9 AM on June 2 1939. Stock transfer books closed from May 23 to June 3 1939. Guy E Mauldin secretary.

Washington, D. C High Point, Randleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad Company High Point North Carolina

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