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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1938
Page
2
Officials say Secretary Wallace plans speeches in cotton, wheat and corn belts to rally support for processing taxes. Taxes would supplement $500 million in Soil Conservation payments and raise $200 to $300 million yearly, levied on manufacturers of cotton, tobacco, rice, and wheat.
An informed commentator says Sudeten German leaders seek broadening of the Karlovy Vary program to include equal status for all Czech groups while insisting on no fundamental concession. Hitler wants swift action and a resumption of talks in Prague with a flexible yet firm stance on key points.
Fuller completed the Cleveland to Bendix leg in 5 46 PM after 19 hours 21 minutes 30.3 seconds with an average cross country speed of 241.415 mph. Miss Cochran led to Cleveland earning multiple firsts including $9,000 and $2,500 for being the first woman to Bendix.
Former Earhart technical adviser took third place and $3,000 with an average of 206.4597 miles and a 9 hour 36 minute 25 second elapsed time. Max Constant finished fourth for $2,000 in a Beechcraft with 10:14:39 and 199.330 mph. Ross Hadley earned $1,000 in 11:13:46. Spartan with Hinchey and Lajatte did 177.499 mph but missed prize money. several others did not finish by 6 P.M. Louise Thaden, Berdix winner, was the first woman in the race.
Eastern North Carolina tobacco growers reaffirmed support for the 1938 farm control law and favor its extension next year. Thousands of planters in eight towns voted for a preventive against lower tobacco company prices. officials warned that absence of controls could flood markets and depress prices. Meetings were called by the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation in Greenville Wilson Kenansville Tarboro Nashville Snow Hill Kingston and Warrenton.
Federal agents withdraw with no evidence of federal law violation as the wife of a 55 year old orchardist remains missing after two men abducted her from their home late Thursday night. National Guardsmen were released as the Justice Department pursues the case.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced it will not participate in primaries or nominating conventions. Secretary Victor Harding said the committee supports only Democratic candidates in races for the House and will back nominees chosen by Democratic voters in each district. President Roosevelt suggested liberal Republicans could aid the country, but the committee remains nonpartisan in primary contests.
Senator Sheppard of Texas says Congress should revise the corrupt practices act to set a uniform campaign expenditure limit for senatorial races. He cites state disparities from $3,000 in Oklahoma to unlimited sums in at least 11 states and notes a committee study supports federal action.
Col Charles A Lindbergh visited President Edouard Benes in Jraha Czechoslovakia as part of a series of talks with Czech officials. The visit follows Lindbergh’s earlier diplomatic exchanges and reflects ongoing discussions between the aviation pioneer and the Czech leadership.
Douglas Corrigan the transatlantic flyer arrived at Cleveland as the National Air Races guest. Police estimated 85 000 crowds while the 25 000 audience at the airport cheered as he landed from Pittsburgh just six minutes early.
Executive Secretary BE. M. Garner announced the Carolina Retail Lumber and Building Supply Dealers association will hold its annual winter meeting in Raleigh from December 7 to 9. The event gathers executives from Charlotte and other areas to discuss industry matters and conduct the association’s business.
Swatow reports say more than 200 civilians were killed or wounded when Japanese airmen raided Fungshun in Eastern Kwantung province last Wednesday. The dispatch notes casualties from the air raid as part of ongoing war coverage.
Raleigh visitors toured the new annex today marking completion of renovations since 1916. The open house showcased the new press and renovated composing and mailing rooms at the Raleigh News and Observer, published by Josephus Daniels, then ambassador to Mexico.
The report states England imports more than 42,000,000 rabbits each year. It notes historical claim that the world’s first pawnbroking shop opened in Bavaria.
The Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina meets in Greensboro for its 125th annual session starting Tuesday. Hosts include The Church of the Covenant and the Woman's College of UNC. The event includes home mission reports and talks on fifty years of missions, with tributes to W. H. Belk and J. M. Belk.
Rambling Reporter notes the local Red Men camp will not meet Monday night due to involvement in the Pageant of Progress at High Point College stadium. Employment Service office to close all day Monday for Labor Day. claimants must shift reporting to Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Republican National Committee cites falling farm prices and incomes to label the Roosevelt administration a miserable failure in agricultural policy. They warn the New Deal programs pave a path toward a planned economy and federal domination, risking constitutional democracy.
Chet Gardner a prominent auto racer from Long Beach California died during time trials at the Flemington New Jersey fair auto races. His car spun on the back turn of the half mile dirt track and overturned. He was thrown outward and died at the scene as officials noted he swerved to avoid a child who ran onto the track.
Fire department data show 22 August fires causing a total loss of 80 dollars, with buildings valued at 1,406 dollars and contents at 400. Two month figures reach 2,418 dollars, up from 2,251 dollars last year. Causes include physical hazards 12 cases, personal hazards eight, occupational one, wooden roofs one, and two from defective flues.
County Farm Agent J J Wasner announced that the state AAA board in Raleigh approved tobacco poundage quotas averaging 800 pounds per acre or 2 500 to 3 600 Guilford county farmers. Distribution of quota cards will begin next week with locations to be announced. Quotas vary 600 to 1 900 pounds per acre based on farm size tenants and prior production.
Hubert Dawson a 24 year old Negro of 306 Coolidge street was injured in a midnight collision on Kivett drive near the water plant. He was taken to Burrus Memorial hospital with non serious wounds. Tom Massey 20 Negro was jailed on reckless driving charges after investigations. Massey drove the other car and bond was set at 508 dollars.
Grover Griffin of 822 Trinity Street Thomasville was injured and hospitalized after an alleged knife assault by four men who boarded a passing freight train near the West End passenger station. He later was moved to High Point city jail on a charge of drunkenness.
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