06 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1939
Page
1
London reports the British admiralty dismissed Grand Admiral Raeder remarks on the U S liner Iroquois as base. The Iroquois sailed from Cork with 584 passengers and 212 crew members, many Americans fleeing Europe.
Navy and Coast Guard craft sped toward a mid Atlantic rendezvous with the American liner Iroquois after the White House disclosed startling information that the refugee laden steamship was to be sunk. The tip came from the head of the German navy, but the article leaves questions about who or how the sinking would be carried out.
A dozen Senate opponents sign a statement backing the administration bill only if the arms embargo on arms and implements of war remains and purchases shift to cash. Senator Borah leads the group, arguing against repeal while Thomas contends embargo repeal would not violate international law.
Moscow reports Latvia and Estonia have signed 10 year nonaggression pacts extending Soviet reach in the Baltic. Lithuania faces similar terms with Juo za Urbiys traveling to Moscow to seal bases airfields and rail concessions while Wilno’s status remains tied to future negotiations tied to a Poland loss anniversary.
Adolf Hitler urged a European peace settlement on a comprehensive basis and warned that rejecting his hand would lead to a new war of unprecedented horror. He called for a redefined order in eastern Europe, reassured no designs on Romania or the Ukraine, and proposed economic interests in Scandinavia and the east.
In Washington on October 6 Senator Norris says Hitler lies often and questions allied faith in his promises. Senator Nye notes Hitler speaks for his people while Senator King doubts sincerity and urges further proof of stopping wars and amends for Poland.
French troops dug in on the muddy Saar land front as German troop movements were reported. Police rounded up Communist leaders behind the lines while German forces were said to be replenished with younger soldiers. The war ministry stressed patrol activity in the Saar region as the Nazi peace offensive appeared to fail.
British editorials and French commentaries dismiss Hitler's call for an all inclusive peace conference as demagogic and unworkable. Early London and Paris opinion harshly rejects any German terms while officials await formal replies and Chamberlain weighs next steps.
Berlin reports limited comment on Grand Admiral Raeder warning about the possible sinking of the United States liner Iroquois. Officials say Britain must explain and note the admiralty may have obtained a decoded radio message.
The admiralty warns against German suggestions to sink the United States ship Iroquois echoing Athenia’s loss. The Athenia was sunk Sept 4 with 1400 passengers, many Americans, amid Nazi charges the British caused it. Kennedy in close touch with Britain, embassy staff exhausted, the warning ends with a prayer.
London reports the British steamer Glenfarg of 876 tons was sunk by a submarine. The crew were rescued with one fatality from wounds. The total crew count was not released.
The AFL executive council is expected to suspend the International Typographical Union after the ITU delegates were not seated at the convention over a 1937 war chest tax. ITU President Claude M. Baker and AFL leaders agree the action ends the ITU’s 50 year affiliation. Morrison’s future eligibility as AFL secretary is debated.
President Roosevelt says dispatch of naval vessels and a coast guard cutter to guard the Iroquois shows neutrality patrol effectiveness and need not become a general precedent. White House reports a German warning that the liner may be sunk near U.S. shores amid war scare and suspected French and British involvement.
President Roosevelt hinted Elmer F. Andrews would leave the federal wage hour administrator post. Reports linked Andrews to alien property custodian and suggested Colonel Philip Fleming might take over. The delay in nomination to the Senate was cited as a factor.
Frank W. Hancock a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank board says in Charlotte that under current leadership the nation will not be drawn into the European conflict. He spoke at the North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards annual convention.
Richard Furman Willingham 54 a noted Winston-Salem broker died in a Lexington Kentucky hospital after a ten day illness. A native of Macon Georgia he moved to Winston-Salem 19 years ago and married Rosa Eleanor Fries in 1909. Survived by widow two sons two daughters a brother and five sisters funeral at 5 p m Sunday at his home with Rev Gordon Spaugh officiating burial in Salem cemetery.
Charles Fain, 26, a Black man, died by gas in the state prison at Raleigh after admitting guilt in two capital crimes in Cherokee County. He was convicted of rape and first degree burglary in the Murphy hospital case, where he entered the room of a new-born baby’s mother and stole a pocketbook. Fain expressed remorse in letters to the victims and was baptized on death row.
The State School Commission reported eight month expenditures at $24,828,018.84, up $485,144.26 from 1937-38, with total eight month costs at $24,920,812.80. Teachers received $20,633,692.04 and transport $2,251,620.54 amid 24,176 teachers. Guilford and Mecklenburg counties posted the highest current expenses. A Mars Hill consolidation dispute and a new substitute-teacher pay rule were noted.
Funeral services for C. G. York, killed in an automobile accident near Newton, will be held Saturday at 2:30 PM at Mt. Zion Church in Thomasville with Rev. T. Vaughan officiating. He is survived by his wife Ella Mae Lambeth York, two sons J. C. and Lawrence, his mother Mrs. John York of Ramseur, three brothers C. E. of Ramseur, Thurl of Greensboro and Rev. T. R. York of Thomasville, and two sisters Mrs. Simon Pendergrass and Mrs. Billie Morris.
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