Secretary Wallace Critics Senate Farm Bill Delays Seen
Washington, Dec. 2. Secretary Wallace charges the Senate farm bill risks high prices and export losses. He says reserves of wheat and corn are too small and suggests subsidies funded by processing taxes. Majority Leader Barkley still pushes amendments as debate continues with Senators Pope and McGill defending the bill.
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Gill
Spring in December Paris Fashions for Next Season
Paris designers reveal midseason collections focused on ladylike, easy wear styles. Molyneux features sober colors with black and greens, silk crepon, and printed scarves. Paquin showcases glamor with infanta gowns and draped skirts.
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Paris
Rosette Hargrove
NEA
Molyneux
Silk industry dream yields two American flags
Historical note recalls that silkworms were introduced to the United States in a failed effort to start a domestic silk industry. The scant raw silk produced from the experiment was fashioned into two American flags.
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United States
Chimney Swift Descent Observed by Forbush
Ornithologist B H Forbush reports observing a chimney swift descend into a chimney using mirrors, noting the bird’s behavior and reflection as a focal point of the study.
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B. H. Forbush
Air mail boosts reach to remote Canada by dog teams
The Canadian government spends about one cent per letter to deliver air mail to distant regions, where mail once traveled by dog teams, canoes, and river steamers.
Creomulsion Firm on Cough Relief and Promise
An advertisement urges relief from chest coughs and bronchial irritation with Creomulsion. It asserts the remedy targets the source of trouble, soothes inflamed areas, and fights germs. A druggist offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after first bottle.
Dr Kirby Page to Speak at UNC Weekend
Nationally known author and lecturer Dr Kirby Page will visit Chapel Hill for three talks and open forums. He speaks at 11 AM Sunday in the Methodist Church on Race Relations and Christianity, at 4 PM in Graham Memorial on Economic Justice in National Relations and Interracial Relations, and at 7:30 PM Sunday in Memorial Hall for a mass meeting on the present international scene.
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Legion Meeting Held In Albemarle With Initiations
Thomasville Legionnaires attended the fourteenth district Legion meeting in Albemarle. A barbecue at the Armory, a business session at Albemarle High School, and initiations of several candidates followed an address by State Commander H. Blackwell. A dance closed the evening at the Armory.
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Christmas Decorations Mention Varied Greenery
A festive list notes gypsophila in colors ferns holly Jerusalem cherry and mistletoe as Christmas decor ideas. The items highlight traditional greenery and a pop of color for seasonal arrangements.
Korner's Folly to Close for Winter Break
Korner's Folly at Kernersville will close on December 5 and reopen in spring after a period described as a very pleasant and satisfactory run since September 1. The winter closure is due to the burden of maintaining twenty stoves and 150 lights during cold months.
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Korner
Kernersville
Court Capers Kansas City Washes Linen In Public
Twelve washing machines were brought into federal court as exhibits in a patent suit between Maytag Co and General Electric Supply Co. The items were used to illustrate the alleged laundry machinery in question.
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Kansas City
Maytag Co
General Electric Supply Co
WPA rolls rise as relief numbers climb nationwide
Washington reports WPA work relief rolls increased by 11,607 over the weekend, bringing the total on November 13 to 1,500,094. The agency announced the larger count as part of its nationwide roll call.
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