Weather report for North and South Carolina and coastal winds
Partly cloudy with chances of scattered showers overnight and Wednesday across North and South Carolina. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville light to moderate with southerly, overcast skies and widespread showers near coast. Charlotte area reports August 24 temperatures around 70s to 90s with cotton growing region rainfall data from official weather bureau records.
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North Carolina
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Jacksonville
Charlotte
Ther Bureau
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Tianta
Irmingham
Grleston
Geaenberess
Bkbsarcserss
Alabat Island Earthquake Damage Exaggerated Report
Official inspectors found that the quake threat on Alabat Island was overstated with 6000 residents not requiring evacuation. Governor Maximo Rodriguez and Father Miguel Selga reported tremors were infrequent, houses tenable, and fears eased as evacuation was discouraged.
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Manila
Alabat Island
Maximo Rodriguez
Tayabas
Miguel Selga
Weather Bureau
Father Selga
High Point Pair Absolved Income Tax Deficiency
The board of tax appeals absolved Benjamin H. and Molile Swarteberg of a 6246 deficiency in 1934 and 1935 income taxes assessed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The High Point North Carolina couple were cleared of the tax charge in Washington on August 24.
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Washington
Board of Tax Appeals
Benjamin H. and
Molile Swarteberg
High Point
N. C
Bureau of Internal Revenue
City Seeks to Confine Power Case to Bond Issue Question
Proceedings focus on whether High Point can issue revenue bonds for an electric generating plant on the Yadkin river with a Public Works Administration grant. Duke intervenors argue costs and project scope must be proven. city contends bonds would be general, not tied to a specific revenue project. Evidence includes PWA approval, grant details, and High Point tax and debt figures.
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Public Works Administration
Hoyle Sink
Duke Company
J. Paul Williamson
Duke
Yadkin River
High Point
T. J. Gold
Gold
Deal
Stiers Dam
Judge Deal
Robinson
Council
Rebels Advance on Santander Amid Water Crisis
Franco forces push six columns toward Santander from Hendaye. The city, cut off from water since last Friday, shelters tens of thousands of refugees. Franco predicts capture by week’s end as government reports cite fierce attacks and shelling near Torrelavega and Torrelavega’s defenses.
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Bay of Biscay
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Two Convicts Sought in Penn Mystery
Police traced a car linked to the Penn case after a 20 mile chase ending at a mid town station. A sedan stopped without authority, a shotgun and rifle bullets were found inside, and camouflage efforts were noted. Penn was buried today after the pursuit.
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Penn Mystery
Martin Moore
Seaes Hallboy
Asheville
Penn
Manhunt for Two Escaped Convicts After Asheville Killing
Raleigh officials launched an intensive hunt for two escapees in connection with the weekend killing of George Penn, a 22 year old high patrolman, after fingerprints from a stolen car matched the suspects. The prints were sent to the Federal Department of Justice for verification as authorities with the penal division withheld names pending Washington confirmation.
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Raleigh
Asheville
George Penn
Oscar Pitts
Federal Department of Justice
Pitts
Washington
Philatelic Americans Convene 43rd Annual Convention in Asheville
The 43rd annual convention of the Society of Philatelic Americans will be held in Asheville from Thursday through Saturday. Delegates and members will gather to discuss postal history, exhibit collections, and society activities during the three day event.
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Asheville
The
Society of Philatelic Americans
Duke Company Presents Tax Evidence on Investments and Franchise History
Duke shows property assessed at 526 428 in High Point and 3 027 229 in Guilford as part of tax burden demonstration. City exhibits trace a 1909 power franchise granted to John Leddy and later transfers leading to Duke’s possession, with objections and limited admissions during council minutes.
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Duke Company
High Point
Guilford County
Robinson
Duke
John Leddy
Group of House Democrats Oppose Special Session
The piece notes a political maneuver context while detailing a custody dispute involving Drew Pearson's wife and their son Tyler Abell. The narrative covers the custody confrontation on Sark Island, the temporary restraining order against George Abell, and anticipation of a high court decision in London.
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House Democrats
London
Drew Pearson
Washington
United States
Tyler Abell
George Abell
Pearson
Tiny Sark Island
English Channel
Pearsons
Abell
Sark Island
Abella
Reno
July Auto Death Toll Sets North Carolina Records
Autombiles caused 986 deaths in July in North Carolina, a new monthly high per highway patrol. The July toll rose 29 from June and 21 from July 1936, with 558 deaths through July 31, and 1724 people injured in wrecks. Pedestrians accounted for 26 deaths, with non collision accidents totaling 85 victims.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Highway Patrol
Fog delays hunt for six missing Russian fliers
Dense fog at Coppermine Northwest Territories delayed Sir Hubert Wilkins flying boat from resuming the arctic search. The fliers have been missing 11 days on an over-the-pole Moscow to New York flight. The weather pushed back plans to search the North Pole zone and the crew returned to base after a 1700 mile flight to refuel.
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Coppermine
Northwest Territory
Canadien Press
Hubert Wilkins
New York
North Pole
State calls cases of Sasser and Exum in Williams murder
In Goldsboro North Carolina a 75 man special venue heard the state prosecute Earl Sasser and Milford Exum for the murder of Jim Williams a 60 year old Black basket maker. The defense sought a postponement denied by Superior Judge Henry Grady. Sherif Paul C Garrison testified that Haum a 40 year old storekeeper and Laseer an 85 year old farmer admitted going to the shack near Fremont last April 2 to rob a safe of 4 dollars and shot Williams when he turned. Williams body weighted with iron was found April 16.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Earl Sasser
Milford Exum
Jim Williams
Henry Grady
Sherif Paul C. Garrison
Haum
Laseer
Fremont
Williams
Karpis Barker Gang Member Is Arrested in Indianapolis
Harold H. Reinecke reports federal agents have arrested Anthony Joseph Amersbach a 40 year old described as one of the last remnants of the Karpis Barker gang He faces indictment in Toledo Ohio for accessory after the fact in the kidnapping of Edward G Bremer and harboring gang members He was arrested in a tavern in Indianapolis and will be turned over to the U S Marshal.
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Indianapolis
Harold H. Reinecke
Department of Justice
Anthony Joseph Amersbach
United States
Efforts To Settle Strike Continue In Greensboro
Negotiations continued in Greensboro as the CIO committee and Greenboro Manufacturing officials seek a settlement to a two week old strike. John B. Martin CIO organizer from Atlanta joined and met with the workers.
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Greensboro
Committee For Industrial Organization
Greensboro Manufacturing Company
John 8. Martin
Atlanta
CIO
Windsors Plan Tentative Trip to Hungary and Farewell Visit
NOBTSCH Austria Aug 24 The Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan to say farewell at Castle Was serloonburg September 15 then possibly hunt in Hungary. A farewell reception last night drew 1,600 residents who greeted the former monarch and Duchess with music beer heart shaped cakes and games on the castle grounds.
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Nobtsch
Austria
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
Castle Wasserloonburg
Hungary
Shells Fall as Americans Escape in Shanghai Clash
Reporter recalls the Shanghai battle where Japanese forces led by General Iwane Matsui attacked the Yangtze river area. Refugees evacuated aboard the President Pierce as warships escorted the liner through shelling and bombing toward the sea.
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Formosa
Supreme War Council
Shanghai
Whangpoo
Pierce
United States
University of Shanghai
Whangpoo River
International Shanghai
Yangtzepoo
Ward Road
International Settlement
Hongkew
Chinese pincers threaten Japanese main force near Peiping
Chinese advance guards envelop Japanese troops southwest of Peiping in a broad 150 mile front. A major battle for control of northeast China unfolds with up to a quarter million men, as Chinese forces press from four directions and trap the Japanese at Lianghsiang. Japanese air and ground reinforcements struggle amid mud filled roads and abandoned trucks.
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Tientsin
Peiping
China
Yungting River
Fengtai
Wanpinghsien
Mentonkow
Peiping-Tientsin
Chochow
Liangjiang
Mentoukow
Kangchia
Marco Polo
Yungting
Lianghsiang
Rogers Prevails in City Wide Tennis Quarterfinal
J D Rogers seeded No 2 edged Ray Steele seeded No 6 in three sets 5 7 12 10 6 2 to reach the City Wide semifinals. This was their third meeting with Rogers to face T R Short next, then winner plays Hubert Barrier for the city title on Sunday.
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J. D. Roger
Ray Steele
Steele
Rogers
T. R. Short
Hubert Barrier
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