Local North Carolina Weather Outlook and Coastal Winds
Scattered showers this afternoon with partly cloudy skies and cooler tonight. Friday mostly fair with cooler air in the east portion. From Sandy Hook to Hatteras winds become northwest. showers tonight and Friday. From Hatteras to Jacksonville winds shift from southwest to west and northwest with overcast skies and scattered showers.
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Marshall Named to Succeed Craig as Army Staff Chief
President Roosevelt named Brigadier General George Catlett Marshall to become chief of staff of the army, replacing General Malin Craig who retires August 31. Surgeon General Reynolds term ends May 31 and Colonel James Carre Magee is nominated to replace him, with Magee to hold the rank of major general.
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Kimzey Sworn In As North Carolina Industrial Commissioner
Pat Kimzey was sworn in today to the North Carolina Industrial Commission, succeeding J. Dewey Dorsett. The Transylvania County native, who served in the 1935 and 1937 legislatures, took the oath in the governor’s office from Associate Justice Michael Schenck. Governor Hoey planned to issue a new six year term commission for Chairman T. A. Wilson starting May 1.
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Interstate approves Lincolnton trucking authority
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted Jack Shuford's Trucking of Lincolnton authority to operate as an interstate carrier of furniture, office equipment and other merchandise. Also noted are regional mining and holiday statistics from 1938 and Mexico's annual holidays.
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High Point Contests in Protracted Power Project Hearing
High Point legal fight over the municipal power project continues with Judge Link consolidating two cases for motions and cost hearing. Duke and city lawyers argue federal license and revenue bond financing while local officials face ongoing scrutiny and possible state involvement if federal river control becomes an issue.
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England Opens Drive to Strengthen Home Guard
London April 27 The war office appealed to ex service men aged 45 to 51 to enlist in national defense companies of the Territorial Army Reserve for four years. New units will be formed at once to serve at home in wartime only as an emergency measure.
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Axis powers resist British conscription warning
Rome reports on April 27 Vir ginio Gayda, editor of the Fascist press, calling Britain's conscription move an attempt at intimidation of Italy and Germany and saying the axis will counter with an equivalent move.
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Seaplane Returns After Bird Collision Near Buenos Aires
A Buenos Aires to Montevideo seaplane with six passengers returned to base after a waterbird collision damaged a wing. Repairs were completed and the flight resumed. The aircraft is operated by a Buenos Aires Montevideo company.
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Bus Destroyed by Fire on Charlotte Concord Highway
A Carolina Coach Company bus traveling from Concord to Charlotte was destroyed by fire after a brake drum punctured its gasoline tank on the Charlotte Concord highway. No injuries were reported.
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President advocates highways for defense plan
President Roosevelt promotes a national highway plan calling it the first complete data set on highway use. He argues for excess-taking of land to reduce long term costs, detailing a 211 page report outlining six inter regional routes and a toll plan to fund construction and maintenance.
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President Requests Broad Federal Appropriations
The President proposes $123 million for the National Youth Administration and $123 million for the Farm Security Administration for the next fiscal year with carryover of unexpended funds. He also seeks $1.35 million for the Indian Service rehab and $25.65 million for admin expenses across Civil Aeronautics Authority GAO Treasury and the U S Employees Compensation Commission. He lists additional requests including $1.5 million for the National Emergency Council and $10 million for the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration.
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Conscription Debate Seeks Clear War Profits Policy
In a Page 1 discussion Chamberlain urged caution against irrevocable decisions while outlining a plan to tax profits from war beyond armaments. The draft proposal would levy six months of military training on 20 year olds, with initial estimates pegging 200,000 draftees. He stressed war is not imminent but a small shift could sway outcomes.
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Transcontinental routes via multiple city segments
The passage lists a network of travel routes linking Des Moines to Des Moines Omaha to Cheyenne and on to El Paso. It also mentions Detroit to Knoxville Chicago to Cheyenne and Florida trips via Louisville and Atlanta with connections through Washington Dallas and Birmingham.
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Nazis Prepare Lavish Hitler Talk Setting Across Germany
Workers string wires and set loudspeakers for Adolf Hitlers address. The Berlin crowd will line Wilhelmstrasse toward the Kroiş Opera House as gardens and swastika decor transform the venue. A Reich stage designer oversees greenery and massive emblems for the event.
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Clipper of Pan American Airways Lists Surplus Equipment
The Clipper of Pan-American Airways reports about 300 items of emerged equipment. The equipment is provided for the entire list of persons sent and crew with a 25 7 cent reserve.
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Annual U S death toll: estimates reach one hundred thousand
Estimates indicate about 100000 people die annually in the United States. The figure reflects mortality across diverse causes and ages, highlighting the country’s ongoing health and safety challenges.
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Administrator's Notice for Mabel Ruth Meredith Estate
The administrator of the estate of Mrs. Mabel Ruth Meredith, deceased of Guilford County North Carolina warns all claimants to present authenticated claims by April 27 1940 or be barred from recovery. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly. Dated April 27 1939 W H Grissom administrator High Point North Carolina P O Box 1643
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W. H. Grissom
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