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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1937

Page

2

Weather outlook and farmer wounded in Goldsboro incident

North Carolina forecast calls for rain this afternoon and tonight with a warmer trend Tuesday in central and northwest areas. Winds along the coast from Hatteras to Jacksonville will be southeast, with easterly directions inland and scattered showers. In Goldsboro a farmer, Head, remains in trial condition after a quarrel ended when he was struck by a man named Hall and fled.

North Carolina Tues- Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Farmer Goldsboro Head Cliff Roy Percise Hall Percise Theen

Court Opens Session With Black Seated

The opening of the new eight month term occurred with Chief Justice Hughes presiding as Justice Black attended the session. Patrick Henry Kelly of Boston challenged Black’s eligibility but the court proceeded to admit attorneys. The discussion referenced retirement of Justice Van Devanter and the constitutional issue of a senator holding a judicial post with increased emoluments.

Black Butler Roberts Hughes Patrick Henry Kelly Boson Boston Kelly Savitt Willis van Devanter van Devanter Levitt

Roosevelt Appoints Black to Succeed Him in Federal Court

The article notes that the legislation remains subject to duty in lower federal courts if required and that Black was appointed by President Roosevelt to succeed him.

Black Roosevelt

Giant Labor Union Opens Annual Meet

The American Federation of Labor faces the division caused by the Committee for Industrial Organization. The council urges a clear position to end confusion about relationships with C I O members. President William Green's opening speech signals two weeks of anti Lewis oratory.

A. F. of L Committee For Industrial Organization Council A. F .of L Labor William Green Lewis Atlantic City

Foreign forces threaten Chinese positions near Hangtung and Tehchow

The report describes a Chinese defense under pressure as Chinese forces retreat along a 25 mile front near Hangtung province. A Japanese push near Shanghai brings reinforcements to seal positions. a Chinese rear guard fights hard while authorities note possible invasion aims from the sea.

H. M. Briggs Black Hawk Pillsbury Pope Ford Paul Jones Hantung Tehchow Shanghai

Rebels Resume Fire on Madrid and Strike Valencia

Insurgent artillery resumed shelling central Madrid at noon after a three day lull as weather halted fighting on many fronts. In Valencia and Barcelona insurgent air and sea action caused heavy casualties, with 100 dead and 150 wounded in Valencia and suspected totals over 200 across the two cities.

Valencia Madrid Hendaye Spain Barcelona el Grao Catalonia Mediterranean

Wreck Victim Recovering in Roanoke Rapids

Mrs. R W Jeanette 21 of Raleigh was reported recovering today from injuries suffered in a head on collision near Roanoke Rapids N C yesterday. Patrolman J C Long said the other car was driven by N W Martin a Negro whose wife was seriously hurt.

Roanoke Rapids N. C R. W. Jeanette Raleigh Here J. C. Long N. W. Martin

Two River Areas See Breaks in Yangtze and Whangpoo

A fragment notes disruptions on the Yangtze and Whangpoo rivers two weeks ago, mentioning breaks or obstructions affecting navigation and local transit.

Yangtze Whangpoo

League finds Japanese action unjustified in China

Geneva October 4 The Sino Japanese sub committee of the League of Nations declares Japanese military actions in China since the Marco Polo Bridge clash on July 7 unjustified though no action is fixed yet. The League approves about 460000 dollars to aid China against epidemics amid the war. Some members hint China as the victim of aggression.

Geneva League of Nations China Marco Polo Bridge Peiping League Japan League Financial Committee Advisory Committee

Labor Party calls for action over Sino-Japanese war

In Bournemouth England the British labor party unani mously adopted a resolution demanding international action against Japan for the massacres in China. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain received the demand for a special session of parliament to debate the Sino Japanese war and possible British measures. The government may set the debate as the first order for the regular session starting October 21 after summer recess.

Labor Party Action Bournemouth Enc British Labor Party Japan Neville Chamberlain London

Japan curtails imports in move toward self sufficiency

Tokyo reports the Japanese trade commission ordered curtailment of imports and likely hit on American cotton. The commission decreed that importation of more than 800 commodities must be prohibited or reduced to a minimum as Japan seeks self sufficiency.

Tokyo Japanese Trade Commission Japan

Americans Halted From Returning To Shanghai

Americans arriving from Kobe, Japan, complained that U S consular officials prevented 20 men women and children from returning to Shanghai. Mrs FR OB Chisholm, wife of an American, called the interference outrageous and a violation of American liberties.

Shanghai Kobe Japan United States FR. OB. Chisholm

Yankees Favorable Odds in Doyle's Series Book

New York Yankees are quoted as 2 to 5 favorites by Broadway bettor Jack Doyle for the World Series while the Giants stand at 8 to 5. Doyle tips the Yankees at 1 to 2 to win the first game and lists Joe DiMaggio unlikely to hit two homers with eight to two against a three homer series. Mel Ott two-homer chance is three to no and Master Melvin three to one to hit three.

New York Jack Doyle Broadway Yankees Giants Doyle Joe DiMaggio Mel Ott Melvin

Former Duke Law Dean Becomes DC Court Judge

Justin Miller, ex-Duke Law School dean, named judge of the U S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia told Watauga club members to “keep my place for me.” He has since bought a fine place in Watauga, plans summers there, and intends to retain North Carolina citizenship with all its prerogatives.

Raleigh Justin Miller Duke Law School Court of Appeals District of Columbia Watauga Club

Supreme Court to recess and study argued cases

Supreme Court Clerk Edward Murray says next week will be a recess with no hearings or decisions. The court will study already argued cases and issue no rulings until the next batch on October 18.

Supreme Court Edward Murray

Rural electrification visit fuels dairy groups in Piedmont

J M Grainger of the Rural Electrification Authority tours the Piedmont region, meeting rural groups lobbying for electric service. Dairy producers backed by health board dairy rules insist electricity is essential to producing state Grade A milk, arguing it is practically impossible without power.

J. M. Grainger State Rural Electrification Authority Piedmont State Board of Health

Governors Day Had Shelby Misses Hamilton County

The piece recalls North Carolina governors from J. Broughton to Willis Smith visiting Shelby and the chief executive. Thad Eure responds that he could not attend but sent a telegram. The excerpt notes several figures like Henry Stevens Harold Cooley and Stimous Valentine among others.

North Carolina Shelby Cleveland County Governors” Club J. Broughton Henry Stevens Harold Cooley Thad Eure Charlie Johnson Stimous Valentine Tom Cooper Willis Smith Mr. Eure

North Carolina Resident Pays Small Intangible Tax

A North Carolina citizen paid $26.80 on intangible taxes last month, though no legal obligation existed for full payment until next year. The entry notes a modest state revenue contribution by a private individual.

North Carolina

Revocation of 146 Licenses This Week Reported

North Carolina authorities revoked 146 licenses this week, raising the cumulative total to 12,9098. The figure reflects ongoing enforcement actions across the state as regulators tighten oversight of professional licenses.

North Carolina

Major Falk Attends Conference Amid North Carolina Talks

Major Arthur Falk head of the Highway Patrol attended a conference of state highway administrators in Cincinnati this week. He has dropped plans to attend the National Safety Council in Kansas City due to a busy schedule of educational conferences planned in principal cities of North Carolina.

Arthur Falk Highway Patrol Cincinnati National Safety Council Kansas City North Carolina

Alleged Bicycle Thieves Caught in High Point

A. Lee Gibson praised High Point police as his son reported a bicycle theft. Police recovered the bicycle and the alleged culprits, two Negro juveniles captured in Thomasville and brought to High Point.

A. Lee Gibson High Point

Governors Meeting With Greensboro College Visitors

Four Negroes met with Governor Hoey at Raleigh to discuss conditions at the Agricultural and Technical College in Greensboro. They had previously protested the current administration, but Hoey reported the visitors favored the present leadership after reading Holt McPherson’s report and said the board of trustees may not meet soon.

Raleigh N. C Agricultural and Technical College Greensboro Hoey Carl A. Harris Warrenton Holt McPherson High Point Howy McPherson Board of Trustees

Haste Urged by President for Farmers

The president defended a broader national role for agriculture, criticizing a Supreme Court ruling on acreage contracts. He urged surpluses be controlled to stabilize prices, cited land restoration and water projects, and said current programs are already boosting national income and will pay back.

Supreme Court AAA Clarke

Boatswain Bethea Succeeds On Rush Then Heads To Pamlico

Boatswain Walter Bethea former executive officer of the coast guard cutter Rush is en route to New Bern North Carolina to take a similar post on the cutter Pamlico Bethea is succeeded by Boatswain Lee R Beatt who came from the coast guard station at New Bedford Massachusetts

Chicago Ill Boatswain Walter Bethea Coast Guard Rush New Bern N. C Pamlico Lee RK. Beatt New Bedford Mass

Justice Black appoints diverse staff including Jewish clerk

Associate Justice Hugo L. Black's office adds Jerome A. Cooper of Birmingham as law clerk. The statement notes he is of the Jewish faith. Earlier, Mack appointed Miss Anne Hat as secretary and Leon Alice as messenger.

Washington Hugo L. Black

Do Not Let a Stepchild Heart Break Your Marriage

A reader asks how to cope with a wife who prioritizes their child from a prior relationship. The advisor counsels patience, sharing attention, and support for the expectant mother, noting the child’s needs and health, and urging kindness to foster unity and avoid jealousy.

Wife Faces Strain From Ongoing Disadvantage

Acknowledging the impact on a spouse amid ongoing pressure, the situation highlights how persistent strain affects family life and dynamics.

Nude coeds in campus photos draw public scrutiny in Detroit

In Detroit on October 4, the city eyes a Wayne University photo project showing coeds nude. Civic leaders promise inquiry while officials defend non compulsory nude photography used for education and record keeping.

Detroit Post Wayne University Civic Comment City Board of Education Sander Wayne

Awaiting Hearing On Manslaughter Charge

Warren D. Tate of Charlotte remained on a $5,000 bond awaiting a hearing on a manslaughter charge in the death of Roy B. Shelton. Shelton, 37, also of Charlotte, died after a head wound the detective chief said resulted when Tate struck him and Shelton fell and struck his head on the pavement.

Warren D. Tate Charlotte Roy B. Shelton Tate Shelton Frank N. Littlejohn

Vessel Vicente Antonio sinks with twenty two feared dead

Vera Cruz Mexico October 4 The coastal passenger liner Vicente Antonio sank in the Gulf of Mexico en route to Yucatan. Twenty two persons feared drowned eight passengers were rescued from the 120 ton vessel which was total loss.

Vera Cruz Mexico Vicente Antonio Gulf of Mexico Yucaten Llosa

Discussing the Course With Your Family Doctor

The text advises consulting your family physician if unsure about which course to take. The doctor can explain the matter clearly and help you decide on the best path.

Doctor Calls State To Fight Diphtheria And Typhoid Fever

In Raleigh on October 4, Dr. Carl V. Reynolds state health officer urged North Carolinians to combat diphtheria and typhoid fever. He cited last year’s 192 typhoid and 71 typhoid deaths and warned that neglect delays epidemic action. He urged parental duty to protect children and society from unnecessary diseases.

Raleigh State Health Department North Carolina Carl V. Reynolds

W B Wood Home Damaged By Weekend Fire

The city fire report notes a rubbish fire in the basement of W B Wood, 809 Circle Drive, at 8 10 last night causing some damage before extinguishment. A false alarm followed from another section of the city. Firemen from Mos 8 and 6 also battled a small blaze in a tool house at Pair View School on Ares Street with further alarms reported on Circle Drive.

City Fire Department W. B. Wood Ctrcle Drive Elfty Mos. 8 Pairview School Ares Street Ctrele Drive

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