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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1936
Page
9
A tornado hit Cape Girardeau shortly before midnight causing more than 50000 in damages to 150 homes and stores. One woman was injured when hit by flying timber while seated in a car. The storm moved in from the southwest and swept a half mile wide by about 12 miles long path before crossing the Mississippi River.
Wayne county board of health votes a compromise policy on enforcing compulsory smallpox vaccination for school children. The board will proceed quietly with the vaccination program and handle opposition cases as they arise, following reports of religious and other objections by Dr. S. B. McPheeters.
Southern railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to dismiss petitions for an investigation of class rates in the southern territory. Twenty six petitions were filed by state regulatory bodies chambers of commerce and individuals. The carriers argued no investigation is needed and that pursuing one would waste money defending a rate structure the commission recently ruled just and reasonable.
Henry Arm strong defeats Mike Belloise and will challenge Patsy Sarron for the featherweight world title. The New York commission recognizes Arm strong as champion and Sarron as NABO titleholder. A New York bout is expected to decide the ruler.
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