Stocks Drift Up With Tepid Enthusiasm on Wall Street
The market edged higher in thin trading as investors welcomed President Hoover's message to Congress and some gains near the session's middle gave way to a partial retreat. Leaders like U S Steel and International Business Machines posted modest advances while Mack Trucks fell on dividend cut expectations. Credit and reserve data showed steadier conditions amid cautious hopes for price stabilization in copper and oil sectors.
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Federal Reserve
Grain values rise as corn leads Chicago market
Chicago grain prices firmed on December 2 as corn led gains due to weak near term movement supply and cold weather boosting livestock feeding. Corn rose about 0.44 dollars per bushel from last week with closes 1.5 to 2 cents higher. wheat marginally unsettled. oats up modestly with provisions mostly steady.
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Chicago
Five Nominated As Sponsors For High School Band
Five attractive local high school girls were nominated for sponsors of the high school band at chapel exercises this morning. The election will be held on Thursday morning with each home room recording its vote for the respective nominees. The candidates are Misses Sarah Denny Velva Hayden Adelaide Williamson Mary Myatt and Wilma Rogers. Maxwell E. Jones is director of the band.
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Maxwell E. Jones
New York Cotton Opens Steady Amid Mixed Liverpool Influence
Cotton opened steady with a 6 to 10 point decline as Liverpool’s soft showing prompted liquidation and cover by short sellers. December slipped to 10.27 and May to 10.85 before recovering, with demand steadying prices around those levels as traders weighed Lancashire mill resistance and Continental hedging amid Egyptian weakness.
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Lancashire
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New Orleans Cotton Opens with Gains Amid Weak Liverpool Data
Cotton futures in New Orleans opened easy but rallied in early trading on technicals and trade buying. January moved from 10.36 to 10.41 and May from 10.85 to 10.90, with modest seconds. By first hour end, market steadied and closed with gains of 14 to 18 points across contracts.
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Great Britain’s Long Wool Export History
Britain has shipped wool products for roughly 1700 years, tracing a continuous export tradition from ancient times through medieval and modern periods. The long-running trade reflects evolving markets, regulation, and economic policy shaping wool commerce across eras.
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Young Physician Dr J C Leonard Jr Opens Lexington Practice
Lexington welcomes Dr. J C Leonard Jr son of local Rev and Mrs Leonard he will open offices in the city within weeks to begin practice. A Lexington High School graduate he studied at Davidson College and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia prior to internships at James Walker Memorial Hospital Wilmington NC and Employees Hospital of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railway Company Birmingham AL.
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Miller May Return as Wake Forest Coach Next Season
Winston Paper reports Pat Miller may stay with Wake Forest athletics next year. The Journal says Miller will decide his coaching assignment and that a majority of the athletic council supports him, despite rumors of opposition.
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Einstein Sails for U S A aboard Belgenland
Professor Albert Einstein and Jan Einstein left Antwerp at noon aboard the Belgenland bound for the United States. The scientist will visit with friends during the crossing.
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Prison Breaks Surge in Madison County Jail
Five prisoners escaped last night in Madison County in a coordinated breakout using bed clothing ropes through a patched cell hole. Earlier, seven escaped Friday night. two other haber prisoners remain at large as authorities search.
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Mt. Bishops 10 Meet Next Week
The College of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church South meets in Charlotte December 12 14 with Bishop Edwin D Mouton host and Bishop W N Ainsworth presiding. Secretary is Bishop John M Moore. A vote on the judicial council and conference legislation may be received before it becomes law. Bishop James Cannon Jr faces possible church trial. Bishop Paul B Kern is in China.
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Washington
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China
Gant faces charges as state seeks 100000 from former court clerk
Greensboro reports the state moves to collect 100000 from Mason W. Gant former clerk of the superior court. Witness R C Carter testifies detailing misapplied checks tied to Lemuel Dixon and others totaling 59344 and endorsing疑疑 in Gant handwriting. The board also revises salaries including Willis Booth.
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Expensive Ballots Cost South Carolina Votes
In Columbia on December 2, the state spent about 61 thousand dollars on constitutional amendment ballots. More than five dollars was spent per vote, with roughly 19 000 residents casting ballots in the general election for amendments.
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Mooney Pardons Sought After Court Refusal
San Francisco reports defense teams vow renewed pleas for clemency for Thomas J. Mooney after the state supreme court declined to reopen Warren K. Billings pardon. Justices ruled Billings case final unless a rehearing is granted. Governor Young will use the ruling to guide Mooney’s fate.
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Canvassing Board Totals Vote Count in North Carolina
The state canvassing board in Raleigh tabulated the November 4 election results showing J. W. Bailey lead over George M. Pritchard by about 115000 in the senatorial race. The veterans loan referendum passed while all three constitutional amendments were defeated. Ten Democratic congressmen were certified.
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Teenager Injures Self While Shaving With Knife
Chicago on December 2 reports Myron Turnquist, 18, was taken to a hospital after being cut by a butcher knife while attempting to shave himself. He suffered multiple shallow wounds described as “a half dozen cats” by the injured youth.
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Court-Appointed Police To Run Danville Textile Strike Area
Pittsylvania county will form a court-appointed police force independent in the Schoolfield strike zone. Lindsey L. Moore to direct the unit, while National Guardsmen remain under Sheriff Murphy until withdrawal. Judge Turner Clement ordered the move to restore civil rule as 4,000 textile workers strike at Dan River mills continues.
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Rites Held For Eugene E. Thornton Near Deep River
Funeral services for Eugene E. Thornton were held at Deep River Friends church with Rev. Joseph Peele and Rev. Clifton C. Pearson presiding. Pallbearers included J. L. Sheen and Marvin Wood. A quartette and soloists performed hymns during the service before graveside rites in Deep River cemetery conducted by Ragsdale Council No. 169 Junior Order officers and members.
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Jamestown High Downs Local in 2-0 Soccer Match
Jamestown high school boys edged Local High 2 to 0 at High Point field to seize the county league lead. Bulla scored both goals and was named outstanding. Crickmore and Goins contributed, while Local High fought hard without scoring.
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Tom Sawyer on Screen at the Broadhurst
Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer is adapted for the talking screen and shown Thursday Friday and Saturday at the Broadhurst. Cast includes Jackie Coogan Mitzi Green and Junior Durkin. Tickets available via Enterprise want ads.
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Undertaker Repels Robber Beats Him With Gun
Manuel Ramme an undertaker in Chicago resisted a hold up when a robber brandished a pistol. Ramme seized the weapon and struck the burglar over the head then called police. The robber refused to give his name.
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High Point to Face Catawba on Local Field Tomorrow
High Point College soccer teams up with Catawba tomorrow on the local field for a 3 o clock kickoff. High Point remains unbeaten as the expected contest unfolds against the Catawba squad.
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American Legion Meeting Set At 8 Tonight
Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will hold its meeting tonight at 8 oclock at post headquarters 110 East Washington street Reverend A B Conrad pastor of the First Baptist church will be present and speak
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Rice Receipts Hit Manila Port In Record Month
A recent month saw Manila receive more than 1,000,000 pounds of rice, marking a significant delivery at the port facility. The shipment underscores continued food imports and storage plans.
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