Civics discuss armory plan for city
The Chamber of Commerce and city civic club leaders met to explore securing a government funded armory and auditorium for local North Carolina National Guard units. A committee was appointed with Milbourne Amos Fred W. McPherson and N. L. Garner named to study the proposal.
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Civic Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina National Guard
Milbourne Amos
American Business Club
Ena Fred W. McPherson
Civitan Club
N. L. Garner
Monarch Club
Will Rogers Death Echoed by Clemson Janitor
Clemson College reports Charlie Hicks a Black janitor expressing deep grief over Will Rogers's death. Hicks says the loss hits hard, likening it to kinfolk dying, reflecting widespread sorrow since Friday.
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Clemson College
Will Rogers
Charlie Hicks
Charlie
Civic groups discuss armory and auditorium at meeting
Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce Rotary club American Business club Monarch Lions Civitan Kiwanis and Exchange clubs attended a meeting urging an armory for military units and an auditorium for civic use. National Guard officers Strickland and Holt were present. leaders in attendance included Clinard Ames Garner Tice McPherson and Sisemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Clinard
Chamber of Commerce
High Point Rotary Club
Milbourne Ames
American Business Club
N. L. Garner
Monarch Club
W.T. Tice
Lions Club
Fred W. McPherson
Civitan Club
Frank J. Sisemore
R. K. Youngs
Kiwanis Club
J. T. Robertson
Exchange Club
Sam H. Strickland
Sam B. Holt
National Guard
Nations Turn Serious as War Threat Looms Across Europe
Amid global tensions, Haile Selassie orders no mobilization signs while Italy doubts diplomacy will curb Mussolini. Baron Aloisi warns of continued disarming, France seeks solutions, and Mussolini prepares a large scale military drill along the Austrian frontier involving about 600000 troops and 300 lawmakers.
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Italy
Mussolini
Baron Pompeo Aloisi
Paris
France
Great Britain
League of Nations
Aloisi
League
Rome
Aus
Magesolini
Il Duce
Italy Defiant About War in East Africa
Paris August 26 Italy acknowledged the inevitability of war in East Africa as tensions rose over colonial demands. Prime Minister and defense leaders prepared responses amid mounting international pressure and looming military action.
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Italy
Paris
East Africa
Market Decline Widens As Utilities Lead Selloff
New York trading opened with heavy selling and large blocks of shares. American Telephone fell over 4 points, dragging leaders. some support later helped narrow losses. Copper and aircraft shares showed mixed results while most stocks lacked rallies.
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New York
Commission
Washington
Burrus Signals Delay in Gubernatorial Run
Dr. Burrus indicated plans to run but may withhold nomination until mid October. He praised Dr. McDonald and shifted support after McDonald’s announcement, aligning against the state sales tax. McDonald’s candidacy leaves four Democrats seeking the nomination: Clyde Hoey, John McRae, and Lt. Governor W A Graham.
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McDonald
Burras
Burrus
Twin City
Dr. McDonald
Dr. Burrus
Pr. McDonald
Clyde Hoey
Shelby
John McRae
Charlotte
W. A. Graham
Stocks End Mixed In Late New York Trading
A chaotic page shows New York Stocks finishing mixed with many names garbled. Analysts watch Adams Millis and Alcoa amid broad changes in consumer and industrial shares. some components like United Fruit and Goodyear appear amid a flurry of percent figures and trading notes.
McDonald Seeks North Carolina Governorship On Reform Platform
The candidate pledges a clean campaign and vows to fight for a tax system without sales tax, a well funded public school system, a balanced state budget, training for state workers, fair wages, and social welfare improvements. He aims to mobilize the masses for financial support and insists on constructive substitutes for any proposal he opposes.
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North Carolina
North Caroline
Inheritance Levy Measure On Hold For Next Session
The document discusses an inheritance tax plan with projected revenues by category from Pedration income to intercorporate dividends totaling 265 million dollars. It notes the measure would be considered again in the next legislative session and references Harrison's revenue estimates.
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Harrison
Supreme Court
Split Vertical Piston With Ringed Top Botom Seal
A novel piston design uses two vertical halves held together at the top and bottom by rings. The arrangement aims to increase wear resistance and longevity for engine cylinders.
Nightingale's Night Song Noted As Standout Performer
Chicago Produce reports Hutter aged 13 with steady prices and Eyes Otis steady with no change. The text also notes the nightingale’s song can be heard over a mile, praising its vocal ability and remarkable nightly performance.
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Sentetas
Hutter
Otis
London police car drivers test uses dummy obstacle
A training exercise for London police car drivers involves a stuffed dummy hurled in front of a patrol car on an unnamed segment of the course. Officers are scored on their ability to stop or swerve in time to avoid the dummy.
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London
Federal gasoline tax paid by drivers in 1984
Last year the total federal gasoline tax was about 170 million dollars, paid by the 25.6 million cars on the road in 1984, equating to 68.80 per driver.
Campaign Issues Before North Carolina Bar
Clifford Frazier of Greensboro presided as 15 bar members who died were listed for memorial sketches. Reports from Hutchinae Allen McGuire and MacClamroch covered legal education reform legislation legal aid and justices of the peace.
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Supreme Court
Clifford Frazier
Greensboro
Bar
Fred Hutchinae
Winston- Salem
Areh T. Allen
Raleigh
W. C. McGuire
Charlotte
Legal Aid Committee
James G. W. MacClamroch
Justices of the Peace
Bodies of American aviation figures laid to rest in Oklahoma
Remains of Crosson Post and others are flown from Los Angeles to Oklahoma. Funeral plans set in Maysville and Oklahoma City with services at the First Baptist Church and interment in Memorial Park. Private ceremonies, state officials, and family members attend as routines of tribute are observed.
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Beattie
Alameda
Crosson
Post
Will Beinsrate
Thurscey
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Glendale
Tom McSpadden
Chelsea
Los Angeles
Crosson and
Amon
Carter
Fort Worth
Rogers
Oklahoma City
Maysville
Okla
W. F. Post
BE. W. Marland
Or Capitol
First Baptist Church
Memorial Park
Electric car appears on London streets with 36 mph limit
A modern electric automobile, propelled entirely by electricity and capped at 36 miles per hour, has appeared on London streets.
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London
City Council Will Meet Wednesday
The High Point city council will meet tomorrow at city hall for its regular semi monthly gathering to discuss municipal affairs. No outstanding business was slated, but several important matters must be acted upon and full attendance is expected. John T. Pickett, mayor pro tem, attended a special gathering last week and will take charge if Mayor Grayson is absent.
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High Point
John T. Pickett
Grayson
New Civil and Commercial Airport Under Construction at Jima
A civil and commercial airport is being built at Jima Peru to serve non military aircraft once operational, signaling expanded air services for regional traffic and commerce.
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Jima
Peru
Truck ownership in the United States tops millions
Report notes 3 410 000 trucks registered in the United States are held by 2 500 000 owners, reflecting widespread vehicle ownership across regions and demographics.
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United States
Wheat Market Recovers Ground on Speculative Buying
Chicago reports a midday shift as speculative demand broadens and wheat futures gain about two cents per bushel. December contracts end about 1% to 2% higher, with corn slightly up, oats and rye mixed, and barley flat to up. provisions fall 18 to 60 points.
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Chicago
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Lady Tubbs
Alice Brady
Douglas Montgomery
Anita Louise
Broadauasy
James Dunn
Haile Selassie
Jean Ace William P. In “Reckless
James Cagney
Pat O'Brien
the Navy
Wmne EI
Salem Street
Theatre
Ortagle Ovable
Thomasville
Fred Macmureray
Chester Morkeis
Spencer Tracy
the One
Duan Vinci van
Lionel Atwill
Harvey Stephens
Melody
Riedie Wesya
Adams Millis
Alaska
Alcoves Gili
Owen Dekh
Ee cAbewass
Nk Nu
Atl Coast Line
Ebbeanan
Auburn
Balte
Ohio
Barnedall
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Bhaeeesens
Borden
Byers Co
Cammen Bois
Case
Curtis Wright
Geoodrich
Ecakesaves Goodyear T and
Ree Santee
Anne Et Nor
Hudson Motors
Milinois
Nick Can
Aviat Worth Amer Northern Pac
Param Publix
Penney
Penn
Penn BR
Postal Tend
Pullman Pure Ot Radio Radio
Rey Tob
Sears Roebuck
HEE
Simmons
Baker
Texas
Aire’ Corp
United Corp
United Fruit
United Gas Imp
Ind Alco
Etaeeeerereace
Va Care
Warner Piet
West
Aig
Paeerness
Eerrteere
R. M. Smith
Vermillion
Ken
Heidelberg
Germany
N. C. Bar
Undertakers
City Council
Congress
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DODGE
Capitol Hill
Main ST
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Mornie Ice
Tex
Chicago Grain
Aly
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