Japanese risk losing control of captured Chinese territory
A Shanghai dispatch reports that Japanese forces face possible loss of effective hold on areas seized since the July 7 1937 war began. Chinese resistance and ambushes, plus Soviet Russian-Japanese border tensions, hinder offensive moves toward Hankow as Chinese forces reoccupy districts. The Hankow drive centers on Kiukiang as floods disrupt railway lines. Chinese newspapers note the seventh National Congress of the Chinese Communists convened at Sian with Russian attendees.
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Shanghai
Hankow
Peiping
Hopeh
Shansi
Shantune
Kiangsu
Anhwei
Honan
Chekiang
Yellow River
Yangtze River
Kivkiang
China
Seventh
National Congress of
Sian
Guilford County Realty Transfers Across Townships
Real estate transfers list in Guilford County detailing deeds from G C Bumgarner and wife to F B Bailey and wife on East Avenue. heirs of Joshua Anderson to E R Gay and wife. from Leroy Sadler and wife to W T Jones and wife. Starmount Company to O L Whitesell and wife. Darst Jr and wife to Uraville Decker. Hill and wife to Joe Poole and wife. Hill and wife to A C Way. Calvin Stroud and wife to Alice Thompson. William M York trustee to Gresham Incorporated with several tracts on Stratford Alley Best Street and High Street.
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High Point
G. C. Bumgarner
F. B. Bailey
East Avenue
Joshua Anderson
E. R. Gay
Anderson Heights No
Morehead Township
Leroy Sadler
W. T. Jones
Florida Avenue
Starmount Company
O. L. Whitesell
West Market Street
Thomas C. Darst, Jr
Uraville
Decker
Woodland Drive
Gilmer Township
Thomas J. Hill
Joe Poole
Huff Street
A. C. Way
Best Street
Calvin Stroud
Alice Thompson
Guilford Avenue
William M. York
Gresham, Incorporated
Straford Alley
High Street
Strong Trump Support Shapes Asbury Park Bridge Hand
In the summer national at Asbury Park New Jersey McKenney notes Leroy Thurrell facing a bold no trump decision with five hearts two clubs and one trick in other suits. Thurrell wins with spade ace, draws trumps, clubs are ruffed, then plays four spades. South loses one diamond and four hearts yield top score. In duplicate scoring small differences between 620 and 600 can swing top scores versus low averages.
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Asbury Park
WN. J
Thurrell
Thurtell
West
South
First Year of Advertising Program Summarized
Raleigh Aug 2 The Governor's Hospitality Committee for North Carolina advertising division has mailed 2 500 copies of a mimeographed pamphlet Our First Year detailing strides in the program. It covers hospitality inquiries news coverage industrial outreach and local committee activity across multiple counties and cities.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Department of Conservation and Development
New York
Nevada
Carolina
Dicates
N. C
Chambers of Commerce
Mystery at the Wyoming ranch in Nikki Jerome tale
Nikki and Steve discover Wade Bancroft murdered in a Wyoming ravine while shadowing Sarto. Bancroft dies from a back wound as Nikki fears the killer will strike at the ranch to seize hidden money. Sarto emerges from the cabin with a stubby automatic, forcing a tense standoff.
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Steve
Sarto
Nikki
Wade Bancroft
Bancroft
Famous balloonists Green and Wise shaped early flight
UNCLE RAY profiles Charles Green and John Wise two 19th century ballooning pioneers. Green popularized coal gas balloons, ascended on July 19 1821 and on an 18 hour Europe bound trip. Wise from Philadelphia made hundreds of ascents and attempted a transatlantic flight, with a 400 000 cubic foot gas bag and a Brooklyn start.
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Charles Green
John Wise
Charlies Green
Green
London Gas-Light Company
Georgev
England
Europe
Germany
Philadelphia
Ninth and
Green Streets
St. Louis
United States
Wise
Atlantic Ocean
W. H. Donaldson
Brooklyn
N. Y
New Canaan
Cone
Donaldson
Durham County Plans Improve Tourist Camp Facilities
Development aims to expand and upgrade camp facilities in Durham County to attract visitors. Officials evaluate sites and funding to enhance lodging, rest areas, and access for travelers seeking outdoor recreation.
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Durham County
Cranium Crackers Puzzle Con struction Challenge
Solve by selecting correct word blocks to form true statements. Identify which combinations of terms like periwinkle gem bird mollusk and historical figures yield valid claims. Options include names such as Victor Emmanuel II and box of year clues like 1892 1889 1897.
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Victor Emmanuel II
Car mixup ends with wife found in vehicle
Indianapolis report says Avril Martin of Hammond, Ind., told police his car might be stolen or he forgot where he parked if not sure. He admitted his wife was in the car. A cruising squad later located the vehicle, with Mrs. Martin waiting in the front seat.
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Indianapolis
Avril Martin
Hammond
Ind
NYC Remarks on Its 38 Islands
A report notes that New York City comprises 38 islands, detailing their distribution across boroughs and the urban development that has altered over time. The piece highlights the geographic spread and significance of these islands within the city’s landscape.
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New York City
Man Confesses in Net Court Killing
London police court hears for Brain, held for Wimbred center court slaying of Rose Muriel Atkins. An alleged confession links a truck driver to the murder after she threatened to mail him.
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London
Brain
Center Court
Rose Muriel Atkins
Rescue Attempt Fails in Galveston Squall
Mary Lee Nicholson and three friends clung to a boat in a Galveston squall for 45 minutes. A rescue craft reached them and lowered a rope ladder but Nicholson died of a heart attack after starting to exit the craft.
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Galveston
Tex
Mary Lee Nicholson
Miss Nicholson
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Guilford County Realty
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McKenney
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American Contract Bridge League
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North
Leroy Thurrell
North Pass
South Main St
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Henderson County
James E. Shipman
Buncombe
Bob Philips
Asheville
Buncombe County
Chowan
EB. W. Spires
New Hanover
J. L. Allegod
Nash
Walles L. Alford
Durham
Coun
Nikki Jerome
Wy Ween
Steve Mallory
Wyoming
Peter Jerome
Nik
Fiske
Uncle Jim
Rance
Woody
Ray
Lake Michigan
Senate
Uncle Ray
Andree
Radio City
Great Northern
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Sportswear Dept
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