11 Nov 1938
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1938
Page
1
Twenty years after the war to end war an anxious world paused to reflect on peace and disillusionment. A generation with dim memories of 1918 grows to fighting age amid struggle against devastation of past war, new wars, and rising dictatorship.
Berlin marked Armistice Day amid German reluctance to celebrate victory and acknowledge defeat. In Indianapolis Indiana, Senator Frederick Van Nuys clung to his seat by a slim margin over Ray Willis as returns showed Van Nuys with a narrow plurality and Republicans claiming the state tally.
Cotton Ed Smith, South Carolina's senior senator, continues improving at the Florence infirmary where he has been treated for a new ailment over the past week. Dr. James Lead reports steady progress and that he is expected to leave the hospital tomorrow.
The government press bureau announced in Mexico City that Mexico has delivered to President Lazaro Cardenas the United States government’s September 4 note regarding the agrarian land issue.
A fragment recalls the Doughboys who pierced the Hinden line 20 years ago and notes 545,139 veterans have died since the first Day of war. The piece reflects on Father Time and veterans’ administration history.
Representative Martin Dies of Texas announced in Cleveland that he would seek additional appropriations between 200000 and 300000 dollars to extend the congressional inquiry into American activities for another two years. He said the influx would fund 1000 to 1500 federal employees.
J Bathhouse Coughlin longtime First Ward alderman dies in Chicago at age 78 after a bout of mania. He earned his nickname The Bath from his long career in a Turkish bathhouse and his political work in the ward.
Berlin sources report Minister Paul de Goebbels told German Jews today that conduct as well as status would shape future treatment. He announced new restrictive decrees are being prepared and would be issued in the next few days.
A 4 percent strong earthquake reportedly occurred yesterday in the Pacific between the Aleutian and Balian islands. Tremors reached Alaska and caused a small tidal wave along Hawaii shores with no damage reported.
Swiss police grilled 14 individuals linked to a fascist group in Bern amid reports of a plot against the democratic regime. Authorities raided a suspected headquarters and detained the heads of the organization.
In Harlotte on November 11 the Republican party announced plans to set up a permanent full-time state headquarters to organize every county and prepare for the 1940 election. A full-time secretary, a field representative, and a headquarters officer were proposed.
President Roosevelt paid homage at Arlington National Cemetery by laying a wreath on the Unknown Soldier tomb. He arrived from the White House in autumn sun as officials and the public watched, with Captain Daniel J. Callaghan presenting the wreath and drums rolling followed by taps.
General John J. Pershing warns the world remains menacing, reflecting on receiving an invitation to attend memorial ceremonies at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier with President Roosevelt. The piece notes Pershing’s rare public affairs statement.
Adrian H. Miller a 31 year old Racine Wisconsin engineering student ex convict and former sailor was indicted by Allen county grand jury on a first degree murder charge in the rooming house rape slaying of Alice May Girton a 17 year old Winches ter business college student. The indictment alleges she was assaulted in her room and suffocated with her own silk underwear. Miller was arrested the next day and jailed without bond after confessing detectives said he had served part of a Mann Act sentence in San Diego California in 1931.
Ankara November 11 General Ismet Inonu elected by national assembly to succeed Kamal Ataturk as president. Ataturk died yesterday in Istanbul at 58 after liver disease. Inonu, known as military bookkeeper, led reforms and served as premier for most of Ataturk era. Gun salute of 101 marks his accession. Greensboro assignment names J Archie Cannon Jr as assistant to district solicitor H L Koontz. vote 3-2 for Cannon over Clyde Shreve amid petitions by local officials and other attorney contenders.
London reports public anger over German anti Jewish violence may stall Prime Minister Chamberlains appeasement agenda. Britain to shield Jews in Germany as Goebbels Der Angriff praises the Paris shooting linked to Churchill Eden and Duff Cooper resignations fuel opposition.
Raleigh dispatch reports Judge I M Meekins sentenced Enoch W Wilson a former Sampson county state legislator to three years in Atlanta penitentiary for misapplying funds of the Dunn branch of the First Citizens Bank and Trust Co The judge had struck out a $1000 fine and former bank cashier BE B Graham who pleaded nolo contendere was ordered to report for sentencing Graham testified as the government's first witness.
Shanghai reports indicate French authorities in Indo China barred imports of war supplies to China to reduce friction with Japan. Embargo threatens trucks and spare parts, potentially crippling Chinese defenses by blocking Indo China routes. Japanese actions suggest attacks on Lanchow in western Yunnan as conflicts widen. Chinese forces defend Yochow to slow the Japanese push toward Changsha. Seventy-six foreigners, including twenty six Americans, remain in Changsha.
In northeastern Spain near Hendaye on the Spanish frontier on November 11, both the Spanish Government and the insurgent armies slowed their campaigns along the Ebro and Segre fronts. Fog allowed regrouping as troops were replenished with artillery and supplies. Insurgents held most of the right bank of the Ebro while Government forces remained west of the Segre with insurgent counter-attacks delaying progress toward Fraga and Lerida.
Former Governor O Max Gardner called the American Legion the most powerful group in America for peace and democracy on Armistice Day. He urged safeguarding minority rights alongside majority rule, asserting fundamental freedoms arise from free government and constitutional guarantees, not merely ink on a document.
Raleigh report covers Noylle Burgin Pennell of Asheville as commander delivering an Armistice address urging a three phase program to defend the nation, pursue non entangling policy, and awaken Americanism. A parade and WPA funded armory dedication followed with Governor Hoey speaking. This afternoon NC State and Wake Forest freshmen played an Armistice Day game.
In Brussels on Armistice Day influenza kept King Leopold III from the ceremony and Prince Charles stood in to lay a wreath on the Unknown Warrior tomb marking the day.
Mount Vernon New York November 11. John F Webendorfer sold his printing machinery company Webendorfer Wills to American Type Founders for one million dollars and distributed 250000 among 115 employees. Four 15 year veterans received 10090, two 8000, five 7000, others 5000. The plant remains open with Webendorfer and his son in charge.
Nazi leaders pledged to enforce a city ghetto plan forcing Jews to live and conduct business only within restricted zones. Shops would exist only to meet communal needs as a wave of anti Jewish violence unsettled Germany after the Paris embassy incident.
British army units fought Arab rebels at Beit Fakir near Nablus as Armistice Day observances took place in five World War cemeteries where about 12,000 British soldiers who died in the Holy Land are buried. Twenty rebels were killed in the Beit Fakir fight. Other operations occurred on the Jericho road near Bethany.
Thousands of steel‑helmeted guards patrolled Paris with orders to halt a planned war veterans march as Daladier’s government seeks stability amid Nazi rise. Veterans leaders expected a march on the Elysee to demand Daladier’s ouster, with pensions ministry banning parades to prevent disruption of the morning army procession. General Weygand urged unity to avoid division after defeat in 1918.
President Roosevelt said he would announce a number of appointments within a week. He did not confirm whether Governor Frank Murphy of Michigan or a Supreme Court seat was involved, and noted no names were on the list yet.
Winston-Salem market handled about 900000 pounds of tobacco at an average around 24.20 per hundred with wrappers in strong demand. some lots reached 75 per hundred. Numerous named sellers posted varied prices as deliveries exceeded expectations and sales aimed to clear floors for next week.
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