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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1933
Page
3
The Motorist's Corner urges a dedicated Traffic Bureau to enforce laws and redesign rules. It calls for expanded traffic regulation, accident investigations, and immediate action, including no parking zones for trucks and loading spaces on Main Street.
Letters to the paper report dangerous congestion on Main Street at five o’clock with halted vehicles at Broad. A policeman’s inaction drawn in critique prompts a push for a Citizens Traffic Patrol and stricter light checks. A gas station worker adds a tip to distinguish motorcycles from two wheeled hazards.
The Dodge Brothers Corporation reports week ending October 14 retail delivery of 3 879 passenger cars and trucks, up from 3 752 the prior week and 417.2 percent higher than the same week last year. Through October 7, 3 537 dealers have sold 146 024 vehicles this year. General Motors appoints Marvin E. Coyle to Chevrolet general manager succeeding W S Knudsen becoming executive vice president. Coyle joined Chevrolet in 1911 and now oversees 20 plants employing over 45 000.
J W McMahon commander of the local VFW post announced there will be no special church service for Veterans of Foreign Wars members Sunday night.
Six Ford V-8 cars driven by a Dutch team led by Dr. J. J. Sprenger van Eyck dominated the fifth International Alpine Trial over 1165 miles across Swiss Italian and French roads. The Fords captured Coupe des Alpes and swept top three places in Coupe des Glaciers with the best score in five classes. The Stelvio ascent proved toughest, yet the Ford lineup climbed without halting to replenish water, finishing in formation.
At age six Mozart toured and, according to one audience member, his left hand talent was boosted by a ring he wore. He removed the ring and reportedly played more brilliantly than before, fueling local gossip about magic or witchcraft in the artifact.
A. L. Stevens, manager of Mc Donald's Service Stores, Inc., North Main and Church, returned from a week at the World's Fair. He won the trip in the Firestone Century of Progress Sales Contest for top sales. Stevens joined a Firestone parade then attended a sales conference in Chicago with company leaders and executives.
Eddy Byers led a Ford V-8 to win the 138.6 mile Laredo Monterrey road race with 78.25 mph average. Jimmie Davis, also in a Ford V-8, took second at 77.5 mph while Jim Hall of Houston finished third in a Ford Model A at 73.1 mph. The event marked fastest course times on record for the race.
Elizabeth City announcement says United States Senator R. R. Reynolds will speak on repeal of the 18th amendment at Currituck courthouse next Friday at 2 30 in the afternoon and at Hertford at 7 36 that night.
Geologists report a new coal seam unearthed during fossil digging in England covers about two square miles and is estimated to hold 20 million tons of coal enabling potential major extraction.
In Wadesboro an exchange in an alley left Officer 8 0. Niven seriously wounded and a Black suspect dead. Officer J. T. Griffin fired during the confrontation after the suspect opened fire, delivering a fatal wound to the officer.
An invitation extended to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt by Lamar Stringfield, musical director, to attend the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra concert in Page Auditorium at Duke University in Durham next Friday evening.
Detroit October 21 Patrick O Shocker a bulky wrestler aims to fuse art and sport by sidelining social leaders at private gatherings He plans a charity match against Jim Londos for a 10000 diamond studded belt The act has drawn mixed cheers with O Shocker declaring himself an artist in sport and social circles.
Dr. Robert Bruere, chairman of the National Industrial Relations Board, says the outlook is brighter for harmonious settlements between employers and employees. He cites the textile code and stretch-out amendment as key improvements and notes the Board is active in the field. A meeting of the State industrial boards of the Carolinas will be held here soon, date to be decided.
The metropolitan area of New York is reported to have a population of 12 616 300, reflecting the broader urban region surrounding the city.
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