Farley Predicts GOP Victory Unlikely This Year
Statesville April 11 Postmaster General James A Farley spoke at the dedication of Statesville s new post office and Federal building praising Rep R L Doughton and the Roosevelt era youth programs CCC and NYA He cautioned Republicans will not gain national power this year and noted Mayor T G Shelton suffered a fatal heart attack after introductions during the ceremonies
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Statesville
James A. Farley
R. L. Doughton
Roosevelt
CCC
NYA
T. G. Shelton
Doughton
New York Socialite Jumps to Death at Plaza Hotel
A woman identified as Mrs Edwin A Strong a social register amid New York society plunged from an upper floor of the Plaza Hotel near Central Park. Police say she was about 55 and had been ill for a long time leaving a note.
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New York
Edwin A. Strong
Hotel Plaza
Central Park
North Carolina exhibits theme grows as 1940 fair nears
In Raleigh April 11 Henry Averill notes Johnston County Electrical Membership Corp repaid $226.94 in interest and $8,000 principal after CP&L took over lines. He cites rising auto train deaths, possible NC exhibit at New York World's Fair, and a Flashes bulletin urging pro‑legislation. March car sales show Chevroletled demand with 2,405 units, Ford 1,083, Plymouth 496.
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Henry Averill Raleigh
North Carolina Supreme Court
Carolina Power and Light Company
Johnston County Electrical Cooperative
Federal Rural Electrification Administration
Johnston County Electrical Ombership Corporation
C. P. and L
North Carolina
New York
Chevrolet
Ford
Honor Court Plans Year's Objectives
The Court of Honor for the High Point District of the Uwharrie Council outlined goals for the year including revised merit badge counselor listings and enhanced advancement through a new Scoutmasters Club. Court of Honor dates were set for June 3 July 1 September 2 November 4 January 6 1941 and March 2 1941.
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Court of Honor
High Point
Uwharrie Council
Scoutmasters Club
Court of Honor Committee
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Barbara Stillwell
Chicago
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Savitt
Peekskill, N. Y
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Wrenn Street
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Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill
John Caffey
Fair Committee
Congress
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Carl Durham
Orange
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Caffey
Alamance
Durham
Oscar Barker
Judge Teague
North Carolina Automobile Dealer's Association
Turkey
Big Bear
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Fryers
Bennett
Morton
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Wilson's Certified Sausage
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Pink
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Libby
Stokely
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Gibbs
Staley
Os Rennet Eee
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Carton
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Palmolive
Klek
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