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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
2
The Netherlands government announced it will distribute gas masks to civilians at cost. Previously masks were available only through private firms, and the policy aims to widen access amid ongoing security concerns.
Mostly cloudy conditions with possible showers in eastern areas tonight and Friday. North Carolina coastal winds from the Haterras to Jacksonville vary from easterly to southerly, with overcast skies and occasional rain. Sandy Hook to Hatters winds shift from fresh southwest to moderate southeast with fair weather tonight and Friday.
English church practice in the 1600s allowed certain male parishioners to light pipes during services. The policy reflected social norms of gentility and religious life, shaping attitudes toward ritual and decorum in early modern England.
Observers say Turkish military buildup and diplomatic moves signal a push to win allied support in a Mediterranean crisis. Turkey and France share a mutual aid pact signed June 23, while a similar May 12 accord with Britain awaits formalization. Turkey orders blackout drills, requisitions vehicles, and recruits nonmilitary mechanics as strong forces mass along the Soviet and Bulgarian frontiers.
Lawmakers continue to study the proposed shipping amendment to the neutrality bill amid long debate. Senators Wheeler Lundeen and Norris offered differing views on a European peace conference while Nye notes plans to shift to specific amendments next week and that opposition remains tied to repealing the arms embargo. Norris warned against trusting Hitler and urged caution on peace terms.
Congress will be asked at the January session to fund a regular army of 280 000 and a national guard of 320 000, creating a combined force near 600 000. House appropriations backing ranges from 850 million to 1.25 billion for the army, with totals limited by training capacity and munitions output.
The article notes a mutual aid declaration between Britain and Turkey and a similar declaration with France, while Allied generals visit Ankara after Moscow talks pause. British observers view the treaty as insurance against German influence in southeast Europe and Turkey may resume talks with Russia later. Nazis lose prestige as Turkey remains linked with Britain and France.
The communique lists French activity in villages near the Luxembourg border and the Warndt woods, with gains into German soil of three to five kilometers and heavy losses. It notes limited artillery and nuisance fire against German fortifications and a single bomber near Saarbrucken hit by 80 shells without effect.
Finnish President Kallio and King Gustaf of Sweden voiced cautious optimism about Nordic unity after a conference. Denmark’s Wink Christian cited shared neutrality and common interests with Norway and Sweden. Norway’s King Haakon spoke of collaborative progress and hopeful cooperation amid unspecified future actions. A late communique was delayed for edits, fueling cautious optimism among observers.
A 100000 strong Stockholm throng cheered Kallio in honor of Finland amid talks with Soviet Russia. Many paused at churches to pray for Finland and their own country as officials awaited a communique on Russia demands. Kuhn and Voorhis debated German American Bund leaders and clergy involvement in Russia.
Kuhn argues in favor of a large population with no raw materials and says Germany begged Britain for food without success. He recalls Britain’s rejection and notes Germany’s boycott response and the logic that followed.
The communique notes local artillery and patrol activity along the frontier as German troops held position after the French withdrawal. Contact with the enemy in several places was broken and no serious fighting occurred in the west. The high command areas the war’s first phase provoked by French initiative.
Raleigh reports Meredith College will observe homecoming on Saturday with student stunts and a session of the alumnae council as part of the events.
Karol Krauser of Hungary defeated Jackie James in Newark at 25:18. In Boston Marvin Westenberg of Tacoma beat Gus Sonnenberg of Boston two falls to one.
Among stamps offered at a recent sale in London were many ex German colonies and what was described as the world's finest collection of German states on entire envelopes.
Tenants of cottage plots in Laoighis Eire who fail to cultivate their gardens next year will be dispossessed of both cottages and plots according to an official notice.
The Metropolitan Police Board approves a new rule requiring hotel maids in Tokyo to have at least one holiday each month. The policy aims to improve work conditions and prevent excessive overtime for hotel staff across the city.
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