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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1937
Page
2
Plans for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor include a New York stop before a capital visit with a White House call arranged. Details of other stops and lodging are undisclosed. They will be entertained at the British embassy dinner, though they may not stay there.
Ames leads the 1937 campaign committee as the two day drive launches. Over 4,000 prospect cards are distributed to divisions for canvassing. Factories and stores operate as units while praise goes to Noble T. Praigg for publicity and Carroll for school participation. Six agencies Red Cross Salvation Army YMCA YWCA Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts attend. No immediate canvass results. workers remain at posts and will reconvene tonight at First Methodist Protestant church to post division results.
The remarks challenge constitutional limits and accuse the president and Congress of ceding power to private citizens. The assistant attorney general Robert Jackson is cited, with arguments that mass democracy equals dictatorship. The speaker defends constitutional interpretation and warns against repeated revolutions.
Government economists predict a recession lasting into 1938, risking Roosevelt's balanced budget plans. They forecast national income to dip below 1937 levels next year, potentially limiting revenue and making expenditure curtailment harder while acknowledging a later upswing.
Chicago market notes show butter at 9.196 steady, creamery extra firsts graded 90-91 score at 33 1 2 to 34 1 4. Eggs total 3,689, firm with extra fresh graded, extra firsts, cars and local 26 1 2, fresh graded firsts, cars to 23 1 2. Current receipts detailed for local buyers.
British foreign Secretary Anthony Eden announced talks with France on strengthening the Nyon anti piracy pact against aircraft strikes on shipping. The Hood was sent to Barcelona to probe the Jean Weems attack, prompting observers to consider a broader push at the Spanish non intervention subcommittee meeting.
Funeral services were held Sunday for Rev. B. F. Hargett who died Friday at a Charlotte hospital. Officiants were Dr. C. C. Weaver Dr. D. W. Peele Rev. T. H. Swofford and Rev. L. B. Hayes. Interment in Rural Trinity church cemetery. Hargett known in High Point and Trinity communities past minister at Trinity and former Trinity high school financial officer 1906 to 1910.
Reports from Soochow Creek detail heavy fighting as Japanese bombardment presses south of the international settlement. Chinese reinforcements and General Chang Jan-Kwei work to defend Shanghai while both sides shell Rubicon village and nearby rail lines amid rain and shifting fronts.
Agriculture officials said about 85 million dollars in CCC funds would quickly support loans on around 170 million bushels of corn while the 2.56 billion bushel crop largely not pledged. Many farmers may skip the loan as the 50 cent rate nears market price and banks may offer private loans. The House Agriculture Committee drafted a broad crop bill minus marketing quotas and President Roosevelt urged RFC readiness to finance CCC operations.
After talks between British and United States delegates in Paris the aim was a common policy to ease the China Japan conflict. A move to invite Japan again was under discussion with Tokyo potentially readmitted for frank talks toward peace in the Orient. An Eden-Davis session followed behind closed doors and a second pre conference talk with Chinese ambassador V K Wellington Koo was planned.
The Charlotte man resident at 1924 West Fourth Street died after injuries from a transfer company incident. Survived by widow Helen Proctor and two daughters June Kathleen and Peggy Rue Smith, plus three sisters, two brothers, and his father. Body moved to sister’s home, then to Yow's Funeral Home for viewing before 1 pm service led by Rev. C. N. Royal at Green Street Baptist Church. Burial at Guilford Memorial Park.
Danzig parliamentary opposition to the Nazis denounces a shift toward Nazi style laws and urges housewives to avoid Jewish shops. A Berlin spokesman rejects the idea Danzig will join the Reich, suggesting the flag symbolism mirrors Germany’s rise.
The World Jewish Congress led by Rabbi Stephen S Wise sent protests to Britain France and Sweden against grave anti Semitic outrages in Nazi led Danzig since October 19. The League committee monitors Danzig where Albert Forster heads the government and calls intensified campaign against Jewish riffraff.
Foresters from the Deep River and Reedy Fork districts met at the Sheraton for a dinner after tours of soil conservation projects. J. B. Holmes, state forester, praised federal state and local cooperation in land conservation. M. Ross and E. B. Garrett led proceedings with planning and hospitality staff coordinating the event.
An appeal to the adjustment board is filed after B K Cram refused a permit for a manufacturing structure on Cas eel Street. D O Cecil entered the premises this morning and petitioned for a frame and iron clad building with Building Inspector EB K.
The stock markets of New York and Wall Street were closed today due to the city elections. Traders paused trading as voters went to polls and officials announced the halt in activity.
Guilford County real estate transfers list numerous tracts and parcels changing hands among individuals and entities in High Point, Morehead, and other townships. Key moves include Mayfield Leach, Roy Black, Hughes, and Bennett families, plus a bank, insurance firms, and lenders. The block ends with a historical note on William II, Norman conquest era king.
The petitioner challenges a zoning board decision arguing that only about eight feet of a new building intrudes into a residence zone and noting that the appellant owns the adjacent home property. The board of adjustment is asked to reverse the ruling.
Across New York and New Jersey voters weigh major city races and gubernatorial contests. La Guardia leads in New York mayoral polls alongside Roosevelt administration ties. Reading gains AFL support in Detroit. Massachusetts eyes Curley bid. several special congressional elections test party strength.
Shelby North Carolina reports Rep A L Bullwinkle of the 10th district will vote against the pending wages and hours bill in its current form.
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