Kentucky Victory Spurs Roosevelt Dream In Roaring Primaries
Kentucky supporters back Senator Barkley as Roosevelt forces seek a strong showing in tomorrow’s contests. Ohio Arkansas Idaho and other races spark interest with Pope Clark battle as a possible test of administration strength. Arkansas Senatorial figures and Nebraskas primary also shape expectations for the White House program.
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Kentucky
Senate
Ormer
George White
Senator Bulkley
Bulkley
Marietta
Robert Taft
Hur J. Day
Davey
Nebraska
R. L. Cochran
Barkley
Roosevelt
Pat Harrison
Missippi
A. B. Chandler
Harrison
Major Burke
White House
Senatoria
How Can I Prevent Sashes From Sticking
A reader asks how to stop window sashes from sticking after painting. The answer: run sashes up and down several times daily for a few days. this prevents sticking and keeps operation smooth.
Look and Learn by A. C. Gordon
Quiz style piece presents five questions and answers about word origin music history insect wing beat rate land use and Panama Canal length. Answers note rubber origin from erasing marks, wedding marches by Wagner and Mendelssohn, fly wing beat at 350 per second, land use for crops pasture and forest, and canal length stated as fifty percent miles.
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Panama Canal
Wagner and Mendelssohn
Modern Etiquette Q and A on jewelry and dining
A column by Roberta Lee addresses etiquette questions. It notes that in a double ring wedding the groom’s ring may be engraved with initials or a sentiment, explains seating for Pullman lower berths, and advises breaking bread into small pieces, buttering, and eating with the fingers.
Removing Porcelain Rust Stains From Whiteware
Stubborn rust stains on white porcelain may be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth saturated with kerosene. When the stain disappears wash with strong suds to remove odor, rinse with clear water and dry.
Eighth District Runoff Probe Heads Toward Result
North Carolina state board of elections advances affidavits and data on irregularities in the Burgin Deane run off. Chairman Lucas says a winner will be announced tomorrow in Raleigh after thorough fact gathering and without vote tabulation. Decisions on other races also await Raleigh action. London denies claiming Deane's nomination.
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Charlotte
Aus
State Board of Elections
Eighth Congressional District
W. A. Lucas
Raleigh
Lucas
Avery County
Congress
W. O. Burgin
Lexington
C. B
Burgin
London
Spirit as the Lesson Theme in Christian Science Churches
Sunday August 7 1938 featured a lesson-sermon on Spirit with the Golden Text from Ephesians 5 9 and passages from Eph 4 1 6. The Christian Science text Science Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy was cited noting the supremacy of Spirit over matter and the indissoluble human link to the divine likeness.
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Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Global theater wiring reaches two thirds of venues
About 62,895 of the world’s 89,097 motion picture theaters are wired for sound, indicating sound systems are standard in a majority of venues while a substantial number remain silent screen spaces.
Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon
A compact English lesson note by W. L. Gordon highlights correct word use and common missteps. It praises pleasant time over elegant misusage and explains pronunciation tips for cello, emperor, and related words. The piece urges daily vocabulary growth and cites Horace on ridicule versus acrimony.
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Cello
Bell
Sheila
Emperor
Horace
A F of L Seeks Labor Laws at North Carolina Convention
Wilmington August 8. At the North Carolina Federation of Labor convention in session here Co. A ink of Salisbury president urged the legislature to pass proper and adequate soil and labor laws. The program includes education to reach workers in colleges and schools and a push for a larger state law department budget. Executive secretary H C Fisher reported an 80 percent rise in affiliated unions over the past year.
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Wilmington
Co. A. @ink
Salisbury
North Carolina Federation of Labor
State Department of Law
H. C. Fisher
Sheriffs Association Opens annual North Carolina Convention
The North Carolina Sheriffs Association opens its annual convention in Winston-Salem with officers from across the state registered. The program centers on campaigning for voter approval in November of four year terms for sheriffs. Attorney General Harry McMullan is slated to speak at tonight's dinner and Revenue Commissioner A J Maxwell will address a luncheon tomorrow.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association
Harry McMullan
North Carolina
A. J. Maxwell
Chicago Produce Prices Include Butter Eggs Report
Chicago August 8 price report lists butter at 1 424 732 steady creamery specials 93 score extras 92 25 26 percent extra firsts 90 91 firsts 88 89 percent seconds 84 87 percent standards 90. Eggs 8 900 steady fresh graded extra firsts cars and local 21 percent firsts local spare cars 20 percent current receipts.
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Chicago
Asheville man dies after slipping at Linville Falls
William B. Nelson Jr., 22, of Asheville, slipped while wading in water above Linville Falls and was swept over the falls to his death yesterday.
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William B. Nelson, Jr
Asheville
Linville Falls
U S 1 Near New York City Noted For Heavy Traffic
Report says U S Highway 1 around New York City carries more traffic per mile than any other road in the world.
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New York City
Paroles Granted to 622 Prisoners in 1937 38
Raleigh report shows 622 North Carolina convicts paroled to June 30 1938 and only two full pardons, with 17 prior parolees pardoned. Prison population rose to 9250, daily average 9124, and 28793 admissions. Seals include 6899 30 day prisoners and 6710 releases. Demographics list 3476 white males 30 white females 5587 Negro males 160 Negro females.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Division
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Firemen Convening In New Bern For State Convention
Firemen from all sections of North Carolina converge on New Bern for the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association annual convention and related events. The North Carolina Fire Chiefs’ Association meets this afternoon while the firemen hold sessions tomorrow, with a street parade, memorial service, dance, fireworks, banquet, and Thursday tournaments and contests scheduled. Sherwood Brockwell, Raleigh state fire marshal, addresses attendees Wednesday morning.
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New Bern
North Carolina State Firemen’s Association
North Carolina Fire Chiefs’ Association
Sherwood Brockwell
Raleigh
Pandas Heatwave Affects Bronx Zoo Giant Panda
New York reports the Bronx Zoo baby giant panda Pandora grinds through a ten day heat wave. Keeper John Toomey says she is off her feed after sweltering in fur, moved to a cool private studio, visitors banned, and placed on a light diet to cope with the heat.
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New York
Pandora
Bronx
John Toomey
Miller seeks injunction over trash being dumped on hillside
Hollywood resident David Miller told the court that neighbors on higher levels dumped tin cans bottles and other refuse on a vacant lot above his hillside home. The debris tumbled onto his roof interrupting his family's sleep and he requested an injunction.
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Hollywood
David Miller
Miller
Men of Few Words Rally Sets Speech Prices
In Omaha officers of the Pa pillion American Legion Post held a political rally with a strict speech limit. Candidates paid one dollar per minute, capped at five dollars per speaker, under the guidance of rally chairman Joseph Strawn.
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Omaha
Ned
Papillion American Legion Post
Joseph Strawn
Gambling charge in Philadelphia magistrate court
A fragmentary report notes Magistrate Jacob Dogole charging The Thomas with gambling after dice were handed to him by Dogole. Thomas rolled a five and three and remarked on prison time, prompting a light exchange about ears.
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Philadelphia
Jacob Dogole
Thomas
Dixie Economic Report To Be Made Wednesday
The National Emergency Council will publish its 16 point economic survey of the South on Wednesday. President Roosevelt may use its findings in Georgia speeches at Athens and Parnesville while in Warm Springs. The NEC report covers Southern needs for freight rate differentiation under the wage hour bill and wage differentials.
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Washington
National Emergency Council
South
Roosevelt
University of Georgia
Athens
Parnesville
U. S
S. Houston
Pensacola
Warm Springs
Georgia
Lawrence Camp
George
Lowell Mellett
NEC
Mellett
Death of Fred H. Embler Thomasville Veteran
Fred H. Embler 42, a prominent Thomasville resident and World War veteran, died Sunday morning at a High Point hospital after a short illness. He was a Davidson county native, son of Robert Embler and the late Angelia Myers Embler, survived by his father, daughter Gladys Louise Embler, brother Harley Embler, and half brother Curtis Myers. Funeral services were held at Emmanuel Reform church with Rev. R. L. Fisher and Rev. F. L. Conrad officiating. burial followed in the church cemetery.
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Fred H. Embler
Enterprise
Thomasville
Aug
High Point Hospital
Mr. Embler
Robert Embler
Angelia Myers Embler
Davidson County
France
Holly Grove
Gladys Louise Embler
Harley Embler
Curtis Myers
Emmanuel Reform Church
R. L. Fisher
F. L. Conrad
High Point
Felton Youth Drowns Swimming in Pamlico River
Joseph Edward Felton nineteen from Eure and a Civilian Conservation Corps member at a local camp near Washington died yesterday after drowning while swimming in the Pamlico River.
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Washington, N. C
Joseph Edward Felton
Eure
CCC
Here
Pamlico River
Heavy Rains blamed for Leafspot in NC Tobacco Fields
Raleigh August 8 heavy rains blamed for leaf-spot diseases in many North Carolina tobacco fields. Dr Luther Shaw state college extension plant pathologist said today.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Luther Shaw
WN. C
State College Extension
Chemist Walter F. Taylor Dies in Como Home
Dr. Walter F. Taylor head of biochemistry and chemical pathology at Baylor University Dallas died at his parents home in Como. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
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Como, N. C
Walter F. Taylor
Biochemistry and Chemical Pathology
Baylor University
Dallas
Tex
Guilford County Realty Transfers in Morehead Township
Universal Realty Company transfers to 8 C Newnam and W N Newnam a lot in Highland Park West subdivision. D M York and wife transfer a Brace Street tract to K Freeman and wife. Maggie Rae Brown and husband transfer a West Greenweb street tract to Boyd R Barker and wife.
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Morehead Township
Tropical Storm Warned Near St Martins Island
Weather bureau in San Juan Puerto Rico issued a warning that a tropical storm has been found west of northwest of St Martins Island. The system is being monitored for development and potential impacts on nearby coastal areas.
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Fila
Wather Bureau Tode
San Juan
Puerto Rico
St. Martins Island
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