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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1938

Page

2

Partial NC coastal weather forecast

Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with slightly warmer conditions in the north and east. Northeasterly winds at Hatteras to Jacksonville, variable over extreme north, overcast at times tonight and Thursday. From Sandy Hook to Hatteras winds shift from west to southwest tonight, then become fresh on Thursday in the north, moderate east in the south. Weather fair tonight and Thursday.

North Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook North Portion South Portion

Deborel Allred's House Burns as Insurance Lapses

Granite Falls reports Deborel Allred's two story frame residence burned to the ground Monday. He said today the insurance on the structure had lapsed that day.

Granite Falls Deborel Allred

Columbus Names and Mis/Diverse Voyages Across the Atlantic

A historical sketch traces Christopher Columbus known as Cristobal Colon through his four voyages from 1492 to 1503. It notes he landed on San Salvador and visited multiple Caribbean islands while never setting foot on North or South America. It also covers the Papal and Spanish tribunals distinguishing Columbus from Colon and his will. It ends with a note on a separate item about chickens wearing green goggles at a summer camp to curb pecking.

Christopher Columbus New World San Salvador Rum Cay Long Island Crooked Island Cuba Columbus Dominica Marie Galante Guadalupe Monteserrat Antigua San Martin The Virgin Islands Puerto Rico North America South America Trinidad West Indies Honduras Guanaja Central America Spain India Cristobal Colon Colon Alexander Filius Christopherus Colon Almirante Balthazar Columbus Papal Columbus and Universal Alustrada Goodwill Industries Athol Mass Rhode Island

Attacks on Cardinal Innitzer Palaces Outpace Reports

Vatican circles say the assault on Theodore Cardinal Innitzer’s palace was more violent than reported. Cesare Orsenigo discussed the attack with the Cardinal, and early information indicates the mob violence and injuries were graver than news agencies described.

Vatican City Vatican Vienna Theodore Cardinal Innitzer Cesare Orsenigo Germany Orsenigo Holy See

Germany to Seek Trade Deals With United States

Germany plans trade negotiations with the United States to capitalize on America’s raw materials. Economists estimate the German market could absorb millions of bales of cotton and large quantities of metals finished goods wheat lard canned meat and fruit. Walther Funk said he would begin talks upon returning to Berlin.

Berlin America Germany United States Walther Funk Ankara Turkey

Reynolds Returns to Washington After Checkup

Reynolds United States Senator from Asheville North Carolina was en route to Washington today after a five day stay in Rochester Minnesota for a checkup.

Territorial territorial differences threaten tense Czechoslovak talks

Reported negotiations between Czechoslovakia and Hungary show both sides far apart over Magyar inhabited regions. Czechoslovakia offered 2,000 square miles from an 8,000 square mile claim, with some commission members predicting possible compromise. Border troops, Danube barriers, and demands over Bratislava Nitra Kassa Ungvar frame a volatile standoff.

Czechoslovakia Danube River

New Orleans Man Held Over Anti Jewish Threat Card

Joseph Tahn Korff, 35, a German immigrant, was jailed in New Orleans on a charge of sending defamatory mail threats targeting Dr. Alton Ochsner of Tulane University. Bond set at $5,000. The card, signed as secretary of the League for the Restoration of Aryan Supremacy in America, warned Ochsner of being listed as Jewish if he did not prove otherwise. The suspect, not naturalized, arrived in the U.S. about ten years ago.

New Orleans Joseph Tahn-Korff Alton Ochsner Tulan University School of Medicine U. S&s R. H. Carter, Jr Postoffice F. W. Peterson Hahn-Korff League For the America Dr. Ochsner N. B Peterson

British Troops Kill Six Arabs in Holy Land Clash

British troops in punitive operations in the Holy Land killed six Arabs during a clash with terrorists in the Nablus district as they tried to demolish a house. Reinforcements and air support aided a 90 minute fight, with one British soldier dead and another seriously wounded.

Jerusalem Holy Land Nablus Palestine Royal Airforce

Celebration Marking UNC Laying of First Building Cornerstone

In Chapel Hill on October 12 the community observed the 145th anniversary of the cornerstone laying for the University of North Carolina's first building. The principal speaker was Mark Ethridge, general manager of the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Mark Ethridge Louisville Courier-Journal

25000 Apply For Charwomen Jobs In Washington

A large crowd of mostly African American women gathered at a Washington police station to qualify for federal charwoman jobs. Civil Service officials halted distribution of 1500 application blanks, fearing a riot as about 3000 stood in line at 3 am EST seeking $90 a month positions. Police restored order and officials announced no more blanks would be issued.

Washington Civil Service Commission W. C. Hull Commission

Birth Control Advocate Margaret Sanger to Speak at UNC

Mrs. Margaret Sanger, noted birth control advocate, will speak at the University of North Carolina Friday morning in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill Margaret Sanger University of North Carolina

Wage study gauges new cotton textile minimums

An advisory Wage Hour committee, first under the new law, reviews current pay scales for 1,300,000 workers in the cotton textile industry. Revised earnings data, showing smaller regional gaps, will guide minimum wage recommendations likely by January or February after subcommittees classify 15 branches and determine jurisdiction.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics North South Donald M. Nelson Chicago

Homer Martin Visits Ford in Cordial Labor Talks

Homer Martin meets Henry Ford and Harry Bennett in a cordial exchange focusing on labor issues, including a proposed 32 hour work week. Bennett defends nonhostile relations and recalls past incidents at Ford plants. Alfred Sloan reports GM upbeat about 1929 prospects and industry-wide optimism.

Detroit Homer Martin Henry Ford Martin Harry Bennett Ford Motor Co United Automobile Workers Ford Bennett UAW Ford Company Alfred P. Sloan, Jr General Motors Corp Sloan

State and Party Leaders Address Democratic Women in Raleigh

In Raleigh on Saturday a statewide meeting of Democratic women will feature speakers including Governor Hoey, Jonathan Daniels of The Raleigh News and Observer, Mrs Dorothy McAllister, Mrs May Thompson Evans from national headquarters, A. D. Folger, and Miss Beatrice Cobb. Tea with Mrs Hoey planned for the afternoon.

Raleigh Governor Hoey Jonathan Daniels Raleigh News and Observer Dorothy McAllister May Thompson Evans National Democratic Washington A. D. Folger Beatrice Cobb Hoey

Truck share in vehicle taxes noted

Trucks account for about 18 percent of all motor vehicles and contribute 25 percent of all motor taxes, according to the figures.

Silencers Considered For Bombers At Fort Bragg

Army air corps officers at Fort Bragg say engine silencers on bombing planes may become necessary after civilian anti aircraft nets detect planes at all altitudes. The test noted high altitude detections, smoke screens, and searchlight limitations as crews attempt to gauge defense effectiveness.

Fort Bragg Army Air Corps North Carolina

Smoke Screen’s Failure Studied at Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg investigators studied a night test where nine Langley Field attack planes attempted a smoke screen to blanket a bombardment. Ground observers did not see the planes, while some spoke of distant high altitude smoke. It is unclear if timing or placement caused the failure.

Air Corps Board Langley Field Fort Bragg Fort Bra

Blackout Test Planned for Eastern North Carolina Region

Defense officials describe the upcoming blackout as the greatest test yet of interceptors and air defense. Lights will go out tomorrow night across Fort Bragg and numerous towns in a civilian network area serving about 650000 residents over roughly 8000 square miles after an official warning.

United States Fort Bragg North Carolina

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