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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1937
Page
2
Weather report notes unsettled conditions with mist and possible light rain in northern areas. Southeast winds coastal and offshore shift to variable near the coast. Overcast skies along with chance of scattered showers in northern portions tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures ranged around 60s with highs near 70.
Governor Hoey called for more latitude in capital cases and suggested the next legislature discuss revising four mandatory death penalty verdicts. He favored allowing a jury to return a guilty verdict with a recommendation of mercy and let a judge impose life imprisonment instead of death in certain crimes including first degree burglary and arson.
Seven British destroyers and two seaplanes in the Mediterranean bombarded a mystery submarine near Cape San Antonio, Spain, aiming to sink the Basilisk. Depth charges rained 180 to 300 pound charges for six hours, but the attacker reportedly escaped after a smoke plume marked the final explosion. Royal Air Force planes patrolled overhead as Spain, Italy, and Allies weighed intervention implications.
The article notes ongoing petitions challenging Justice Hugo Black's status and potential conflicts regarding his tenure. Arguments focus on a hearing about his eligibility to serve and the vacancy question following Justice Van Devanter's retirement. The docket includes eight Roosevelt era laws and challenges to sit down strikes and Wagner Act provisions.
Senator Robert R Reynolds of North Carolina said he favored a special session of Congress in November limited to farm legislation. He warned against restricting the session to only farm bills, saying a special session would be worthless if not. He stressed the need for farm legislation before January 1 to aid the 1938 crops.
North Carolina exhibits on agriculture industry and education will be shown at the State Fair in Raleigh October 12 to 16. Commissioner W Kerr Scott says the 1937 exposition will reveal the state’s wealth of resources and accomplishments with help from the State College Agricultural service and farm organizations.
Greensboro report from the joint commission on Methodist cooperation calls for immediate steps to unite the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and the Methodist Protestant Church by next year. It urges each participating conference to appoint committees to plan and choose sites for a common observance of the merger.
The Republican national committee is urged to meet in Chicago on November 6 to consider a mid term national convention before the 1938 Congressional elections. Reports say former President Hoover is backing the idea to unite opposition to the Roosevelt administration.
Tokyo October 6 OC R Cameron United States consul general said the state department has authorized invalidation of all American passports for entry to China. The order issued September 18 makes entry mandatory for women and children but allows urgent cases to be referred to Washington for possible authorization.
The Eastern tribe of Cherokee Indians opened their annual fair featuring agricultural exhibits and arts and crafts of government wards. A Cherokee Indian village sits inside the stockade with dances ceremonials and a game of Indian ball plus archery and blowgun contests as added attractions.
In Paris, 3000 American legionnaires and French veterans heard Marshal Petain affirm General Pershing’s 1917 stance that American troops fought as an American army in France. Pershing, 77, missed the dinner due to a busy schedule. A bust of Pershing was presented to Daniel J. Doherty of the American Legion, titled commander of the Legion of Honor, as four other legionnaires were honored.
J Monroe Johnson assistant secretary of commerce rushed to Kinston to care for his mother Mrs Emma Crider Richardson Johnson 80 who suffered a heart attack at a daughter’s home. The widow of solicitor J Monroe Johnson of South Carolina is described as a longtime resident. His sons include Palmer W Johnson editor of Marion South Carolina W F R Johnson of Columbia North Carolina and Robert N Johnson of Whiteville North Carolina.
The president, on a coast to coast trip, condemns aggres sion and civil conflict, stresses that nations harm themselves by denying freedoms, and argues for a policy of peace with minimized war risk while rejecting complete isolation in an interdependent world. He calls for forbearance and respect for others rights amid global disorder.
Advisory sub committee on Sino-Japanese affairs reports optimism for a nine power meeting. The United States and Britain discuss using the pact to restore peace in China and bring Japan to the conference table. Delegates note Japan invasion and blockade as key charges while urging adherence to international law.
A peaceful walkout at Gunn Furniture increased local strikes to six in Grand Rapids. Union workers at Widdicomb Furniture struck yesterday. The UAW-CIO committee said 176 members at Gunn. Gunn officials put total employment including foremen at 156.
Senator Reynolds will address the Junior Order of United American Mechanics in Rochester tomorrow night delivering an extemporaneous talk on international affairs. He exits North Carolina tonight for the engagement.
An explosion on the Greek destroyer Korax as it left Salamis Island naval base killed three crew members and wounded five. The deceased included one officer, one gunner, and one seaman. the wounded were an officer and four seamen.
A mob estimated at 150 to 200 men dispersed early today after failing to locate a 10 year old Black boy charged with attacking a white woman. Deputies said searches covered jails in Dover, New Philadelphia and Cadiz.
Bernarr MacFadden the 69 year old publisher and fitness advocate finished the non stop return flight from Miami to New York completing the round trip. He completed the final leg at 6 15 a m today in Miami Florida announced by the Associated Press.
Raleigh reports Cam Morrison former governor and ex senator will run against incumbent Robert R Reynolds if no other strong candidate enters. Morrison indicated willingness at Shelby meeting with Governor Hoey and other leaders. Reynolds remains confident but Morrison could trigger a two senator era if no other rival emerges.
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