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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1938

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Hitler Proclamation Focuses on Inside Germany at Nurnberg Rally

Hitler devotes nearly all of a 5 000 word proclamation to internal German matters detailing economics and food worries while briefly denying foreign pact aims. He links anti Jewish measures to his broader agenda and lauds Austria's union, with foreign diplomacy largely sidelined. The speech opens the congress and stresses Greater Germany and solidarity with Italy.

Nurnberg Germany Austria Koslovakia Hitler Invita Hugh R. Wil United States Uncan Italy Roberto Fai Iat Fuehrer Xx x Astria

European gold shipment signals war era capital shift

New York reports about 24 million dollars in gold moving to the United States aboard the Queen Mary as Europe fears wartime disruption. Additional large consignments tied to demand for dollars and bullion, with sterling slipping in London and during the Labor Day Wall Street recess.

New York U. S. Treasury Europe London Englad United Wall Street America Walltreet Saturay

Pageant Of Progress draws 2500 in High Point debut

A chorus of 120 Negro singers led by Ollie Simmons thrilled 2500 spectators at High Point college stadium for the opening performance of the Pageant of Progress. The colorfully staged scenes traced city naming and Guilford county history with costumes, ballets, and period tableaux, nightly at 3:15 weather permitting.

High Point High Point College Stadium Ollie Simmons Picelitt Tobacco Factory Towmey’s Inn Gregg North Carolina Railroad Jarrell Manliff Jarrell Piedmont Manliff Pauline Elmira Brookshire Cross Roads Guilford County Exie Lee Harder

State and House Rights Disputed in Earle Inquiry

Philadelphia report: Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears argument on whether the state house has a power of investigation equal to all district attorneys and grand juries combined. Committee seeks a writ to block Judge Schaeffer from interfering with the legislative inquiry into Governor Earle and 18 associates.

Philadelphia State Supreme Court House of Representatives Pennsylvania George H. Earle Paul N. Schaeffer

Count Cova dies after auto crash in Miami

The Count Cova, 31, eldest son of former Spanish king Alfonso, died in a Miami hospital nine hours after an automobile accident. Hemophilia, a hereditary bleeding disorder, compounded his injuries. His companion and driver, Mildred Gaydon, a 25 year old nightclub girl, suffered as well.

Miami Fla Cova Alfonso Spain Battenbergs Ette Mildred Gaydon

Tokyo reports Jap planes halt attack after ship identity found

The foreign office said Japanese aircraft attacking a German-Chinese Eurasia line transport ceased fire upon recognizing the ship. It was forced down in Kwangsi province after three bursts of machine-gun fire, injuring two German officials aboard.

Tokyo Foreign Office Kwangsi Province

Police Close Jewish Store in Price Fixing Crackdown

Berlin authorities shut a second well known Jewish shop within a week for violating the price fixing law. A Kurfürstendamm millinery shop was the latest casualty for gross and continued disregard of price laws.

Berlin OP _Police

Queen Wilhelmina Reaffirms Courage at 40th Coronation Anniversary

Queen Wilhelmina addressed about 2,000 people at New Church in Amsterdam commemorating the 40th anniversary of her coronation. She said the 40 years have been glad and urged keeping heads erect in face of all eventualities.

Amsterdam The Netherlands Willhelmia New Church Wilhelmina

Warships sail from English ports for ten week North Sea cruise

Nearly fifty ships of Britain's home fleet depart from Portsmouth and other bases for a ten week patrol in the North Sea. Leading the line is the 88,500 ton battleship Nelson commanded by Admiral Sir Charles M Forbes with full provisions and readiness for active service at a moment's notice.

North Sea London Britain Portamouth Nelson Charles M. Forbes

Czechs Await Reactions To Concessions

Praha reports the Czech government prepared final concessions to the Sudeten German party amid national tension and allied pressure. Reactions from Germans and Czechs were uncertain as details remained undisclosed after the Hradčany palace meeting.

Praha Eeasion Czechoslovakia England France H Chany Palace Eduard Benes Sudeten Party Foreign Office

Insurgent Gains Reported Near Ebro Front Despite Denials

From Hendaye France reports say General Juan Yage's troops advanced toward the De Los Caballos range securing key terrain near the Ebro front as Gandesa and Corbera figures trigger continued engagement. Both sides claim gains with heavy losses and Barcelona notes several aerial losses.

Hendaye France Juan Yage de Los Caballos Ebro Spain Gandesa Corbera Gandeao Entremadura Barcelona

Greenville bonds authorized for city projects

Raleigh Sept. 6 The local government commission allowed Greenville to issue 848000 in bonds for various needs if voters approve. Guilford County also authorized 200000 in refunding road bonds.

Raleigh Local Government Commission Greenville Guilford County

Raleigh Elections Case Dockets for Supreme Court Review

Attorney General Harry McMullen said he expected to docket the state board of elections appeal from a court ruling ordering certification of W. O. Burgin of Lexington as Democratic congressional nominee in the eighth district. He planned to seek an early oral argument set by the Supreme Court.

Raleigh Harry McMullen State Board of Elections Appeal W. O. Burgin Lexington Supreme Court McMullan J. CC. B. Ehringhaus Burgin

NLRB Recommission Recommends Ford Reinstatement

The National Labor Relations Board received a recommendation from an examiner to require Ford Motor Company to reinstate 120 employees at its Richmond California plant.

NLRB FORD Washington National Labor Relations Board Ford Motor Company Richmond Calif

Cowboy game ends in fatal rifle accident in Greensboro

In Greensboro on September 5, Melvin Casey aged five and Staley Green aged eight were playing with a .32 caliber rifle. The gun discharged in the older boy’s hands, killing Melvin Casey. Coroner Morton Murray ruled the death accidental.

Greensboro Melvin Casey Staley Green Casey Morton Murray

Altmeyer Attacks Ohio Officials Over Pension Mismanagement

Chairman Arthur J. Altmeyer accused Ohio officials of avoiding a federal security board hearing on maladministration of the Old Age Pension program. He said their absence amounted to an admission the charges were true. Robert P. Bingham testified that evidence would show aid for the aged had been used for political purposes.

Washington Arthur J. Altmeyer Ohio Jai Security Board Altmeyer Henry J. Berrodin Ohio Welfare Department Division of Aid For the Berrodin Martin I. Davey Margaret M. Allman State Welfare Department Robert P. Bingham

Tydings Charges Election Influence By Maryland Officials

Senator Tydings told the Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee that Maryland tax collector and the Salisbury postmistress pressed federal employees to back his opponent Lewis in the Democratic senatorial primary. He filed figures showing campaign receipts of 87 024.25 and expenditures of 35 957.64 with 11 869.98 unpaid bills and 520 in personal expenses. He alleged officials told non civil service employees their tenure would hinge on the nomination outcome.

Washington Tydings D.-Md Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Lewis

State Witness Talked With Davis Two Weeks Prior To Hines Trial

New York reports reveal Mrs. Rose Wendroff, key state witness in James J. Hines conspiracy trial, spoke with her brother J Richard Dixie Davis two weeks prior. Defense suggested Davis coached her testimony. Wendroff denied confidentiality and noted she acted as his stenographer.

Davis Hines New York James J. Hines Rose Wendroff J. Richard Dixie) Davis Tammany Stryker Ferdinand Pecora Wendroff Lenox Avenue

British union backs council on rearmament policy

The Trades Union Congress in Blackpool backed the general council's cautions on government rearmament processes. Delegates opposed substituting a policy of refusal to cooperate with the government and called for protecting workers' rights while confronting perceived aggression. Sir Walter Citrine urged unity with firm stances against foreign policy.

Blackpool England Trades Union Congress General Council Chamberlain Congress Walter Citrine

Nevada Primary Narrows Field As McCarran Faces Challenge

Nevada voters head to the polls in a three way senatorial race where Pat McCarran seeks renomination against two New Deal rivals Albert Hilliard of Reno and Dr John Worden of Carson City. A Democratic governor race also draws attention among about 55 000 registered voters.

Reno Pat McCarran Nevada McCarran Supreme Court Albert Hilliard John Worden Carson City State Board of Health

Holiday Death Toll Nears 400

The Labor Day weekend death toll rose to 396, up from 391 in 1937. Motor vehicle crashes caused at least 278 deaths, with 44 drownings and 18 personal crisis cases. California and Ohio led with 33 each. Ohio had 30 auto fatalities. States reported varied totals with Illinois 23 and New York 32 among many.

California Ohio Alabama Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Maginot Line Manned As Reserve Forces Mobilize in France

In northeastern France the Maginot line is fortified as about 300000 reservists are called up to guard the frontier. Troops and heavy equipment arrive and vanish into underground fortifications while leaves are canceled and soldiers stay at garrisons in Mets Verdun Nancy and nearby towns. An officer notes Hitler would study what lies beneath the fields.

Maginot Zone France Germany Mets Verdun Nancy Niaginot Zone Adolf Hitler

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