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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1937

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Hitler to Send Instructions on Spain Withdrawal Talks

Europe awaits Hitler's formal stance from Berchtesgaden on Spain withdrawal, as envoy Joachim von Ribbentrop travels from London to report. Britain and France remain skeptical of Rome Berlin axis amid stalled non intervention committee talks.

London Germany Hitler Spain Reichschancellor Mussolini Italy Joachim von Ribbentrop der Fuehrer Munich Berchtesgaden England Britain France Rome

One Dies and Several Hurt in Night Highway Crash

A Richlands businessman M A Jarman died in a Kinston hospital after a wreck near Ayden last night raising the toll to two deaths. Earlier near Ayden Lynn Whaley was killed and seven companions injured when their automobile overturned after failing to negotiate a curve.

Kinston M. A. Jarman Richlands Ayden Lynn Whaley Floyd Whaley Oakley Whaley Charles Rouse Mint Jarman Jack Blizzard Hugh Sandlin Raymond Williams Blizzard Upper Jones County Williams Jarman Greenville

President 10 cuts down on relief costs

President Roosevelt revises the budget citing a big drop in estimated revenues. The revised deficit for the year ending next June climbs to 695 million dollars with a gross deficit of 895 million, while net deficit drops to 2.012 billion. He pledges further relief curbs and no new commitments by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Public Works Administration.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Reconstriction Finance Corporation Public Works Administration Congress

Japanese Offense Expanded in Shanghai Battle Fronts

Tokyo reports a major new push on all Shanghai fronts as Japanese tanks drive toward Tazang. Chinese say 3000 civilians killed at Yangkaohsien and that a large engagement near Ta tang halted Japanese progress. Both sides claim heavy losses as rail and river routes remain key targets.

Shanghai Brussels Tazang

Thirty Ships Tied Up By Strike On East Coast

About 30 coastwise steamships were idle from Wilmington to Tampa as unions and shippers failed to settle the longshore strike. A plea to release perishable cargoes was declined while meetings in Jacksonville grew tense. The union seeks 15 cents an hour, an 8 hour day, and time and a half for overtime.

Jacksonville Fla Wilmington N. C Tampa W. E. Townsend International Longshoremen’s Union Townsend Econsignees Florida Savannah Charleston

Wreckage Found After Long Search Over Chalk Peak

Ground searchers reached Chalk Peak in the Uinta mountains and confirmed the loss of all 19 aboard the United Airlines airliner the Mainliner. Ralph Johnson reported 16 passengers and 3 crew dead. bodies to be removed as crews reach the crash site amid bitter cold and high winds.

Salt Lake City Uinta Mountains Ralph Johnson United Airlines L. D. Cuddeback Knight Wyo Cuddeback Johnson Chalk Peak Cheyenne Johinson Les Chalk Peak Earl D. Goodgerd Denver Woodgerd Rock Springs Utah Bob Bergensen Kraight

Corporations Face 10 Percent Tax in Italy Seizure

Rome reports the government levied a ten percent tax on capital stock corporations to fund military operations and armaments. A Fascist militia for East Africa was ordered, drafting resident Italians into colonial defense roles.

Rome Italy East Africa

Washington Financial Men Watch Break In Securities

Washington authorities in a quiet mood monitored a early decline in securities values. Officials acknowledged a general fear among investors and noted the government’s stake in business ties to tax inflows and emergency spending. The market psychology remained unexplained and no immediate steps were promised.

Washington Financial Washington

Man Held Without Bond For Fatal Shooting

Fayetteville October report says Calvin Coward is held without bond on murder charges after a coroner's inquest linked to the fatal shooting of Tommie Thomas at a tourist camp. Sheriff M M McGeachy notes Coward claimed self defense amid an argument preceding the shooting.

Fayetteville Calvin Coward Tommie Thomas Here Coward M. M. McGeachy Thomas

Squires Named Head of North Carolina Urological Association

Dr Claude B Squires of Charlotte was elected president of the North Carolina Urological Association at its 12th annual convention. Dr W M Long of Winston-Salem became vice president and Dr Fred K Garvey of Winston-Salem was chosen secretary treasurer.

Asheville Claude B. Squires Charlotte North Carolina Urological Association W. M. Long

Weather advisory warns southwest storm from Virginia Capes to Eastport

The weather bureau issued an advisory at 11 a.m. noting a storm disturbance over Illinois moving northeastward. It will bring increasing intensity with fresh south winds this afternoon, shifting to southwesterly tonight and becoming strong by late tonight and Wednesday.

Washington Weather Bureau Virginia Capes Eastport Illinois

Women’s Auxiliary Convention Opens in Salisbury

Delegates from across North Carolina gather in Salisbury for the 25th annual convention of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina opening today.

Salisbury Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina

Vessels Idle As Strike Halts Charleston Harbor Sails

Five ships tied up at Charleston harbor as longshoremen strike and Clyde Mallory and Bull Steamship lines suspend sailings. Hundreds of cotton bales jam the waterfront with no violence reported as truck drivers move to the harbor area.

Charleston

Heavy rains flood farms and basements in Cleveland county

In Cleveland county the heaviest rain since 1916 drenched the area with over four inches in 24 hours. Cotton and corn suffered extensive damage while basements flooded and storm drains clogged. Nearby North Wilkesboro reports the Yadkin and Reddies rivers overflowing and ungathered corn flooded after a overnight storm.

Shelby Cleveland County Wilkins North Wilkesboro Reddies

Granite Falls Plants Closed in Strike Action

Four Granite Falls plants of the Shuford chain remained closed as a strike by CIO Textile Workers halted operations. The Hickory Spinning mill at Long View reportedly ran with 18 workers, while Granite Falls Manufacturing and Cordage plants shut down, with total workers estimated around 600. Leaders blamed a new efficiency system called a stretchout for the walkout.

Hickory Granite Falls Shuford Hickory Spinning Company Long View Granite Falls Manufacturing Company Granite Fails Cordage Company CIO Textile Workers’ Organizing Committee

Cuban Navy Band to Visit Winston-Salem

The Cuban government's navy band will visit Winston-Salem from Thursday to Saturday, with performances planned across local venues. The arrival and schedule were announced in a city notice.

Winston-Salem

High Point Solicitory Race Questioned After County Move

Political observers in High Point debate Guilford county’s gift of an assistant solicitorship to the city. The Farnell resignation and MacRae appointment are seen as timely moves, but locals expect a High Point candidate to seek the solicitor’s office next year. Continued on Page two.

Farwell MacRae M. Smith High Point Guilford County D Newton Farnell D. C. MacRae Guilford County Court House Farnell

Landon Set to Address 17 Million Voters Tonight

Alf M. Landon announced a radio speech from Topeka at 9:30 to 10 PM EST on NBC Blue, inviting the 17,000,000 GOP voters and others opposed to the current administration to hear his remarks on important questions of the day. He declined to specify topics, saying the talk would cover pressing national issues.

Topeka Kans Alf M. Landon Landon Republican Party Blue NBC

Funeral for Col. George F. McAllister Held Tomorrow

The funeral for Col. George F. McAllister 63 educator and churchman who died here yesterday will be at Holy Trinity church tomorrow afternoon in Mt. Pleasant.

MT. Pleasant George F. McAllister Holy Trinity Church

Cross Held On Murder Charge In Mott Slaying

Raeford October murder hearing names Bill Cross 43 charged with murder based on coroner's jury. Three hunting companions H S Rush Jessie Crofts Walt Routh all Randolph County held on accessories after the fact in Fort Bragg reservation killing of Sergeant J F Mott. Sheriff Hodgin testified companions claimed Mott was slain after arrest for deer violation. Grand jury likely next month.

D. H. Hodgin Hoke County W. R. Barrington Cross Mott

Fire Fatal to Six At Waterford Farmhouse

Six people perished when a two story frame farmhouse near Waterford ten miles south of Erie burned in the early hours. Coroner Dr W G Stroble reported five bodies visible at daylight and said efforts to recover the remaining remains would be made once ruins cooled. Victims were Mrs Helen Molash aged 62, sons Abe 23 Peter 21 and John 19, daughter Olga 17, and hired man Harry Or dell 50.

Erie Waterford W. G. S.stroble Stroble Helen Molash Abe Peter John Olga Harry Ordell Malinoski

Dwyer Ordered to Insanity Hospital for Observation

Paul N. Dwyer an 18 year old South Paris death tourist was sent to the State Insane hospital in Augusta for observation after a surprise court action. His arraignment on a charge of strangling Dr. Lydia Littlefield was postponed as defense counsel asked for commitment to the hospital. Abbott said insanity would be his defense when he faces murder charges in South Paris.

Portland Cumberland County Paul N. Dwyer South Paris Augusta Lydia Littlefield New Gloucester Superior Court George L. Emery EB. Walker Abbot Abbott

Family Of Charles Ross Paid $50,000 To Kidnappers

D M Ladd of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that the Ross family, longtime Chicago greeting card maker Charles B Ross, paid 50000 dollars to kidnappers for his return. He said details of the payment were handled by the family after they believed they had definite proof they were in contact with the abductors. Ross was kidnapped 24 days ago and by 1 am today no word had been received from the captors.

Chicago D. M. Ladd Federal Bureau of Investigation Charles 8 Ross Ladd

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