New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Ahead of Crop Report
In New Orleans on December 5, cotton trading opened quietly ahead of Tuesday's bureau crop report. Market sentiment favored a crop estimate around 17,100,000 bales, with Liverpool arrivals stronger than expected. January at 6.05 and March at 6.21, down 2 to 3 points from the prior close, later recovering to unchanged or a touch higher. A private estimate pegged the crop at 17,125,000 bales.
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New Orleans
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Liverpool
New York Cotton Opens Difficult on Continental Selling
Cotton began barely steady with a two to four point decline as overnight selling from the continent pressed markets. January traded near 6.01, later improved to 6.04 after brief cov ering and rallies, with Liverpool reporting steady cables and British trade in cotton cloths. Shipments awaiting clearance at U. S. ports rose to about 225,000 bales versus 133,000 last year.
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New York
Germany
Liverpool
Bombay
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Chicago Grain prices slip after brief firmness
Grain futures opened lower with scattered buying for wheat amid rumors of Germany moratorium denials. Wheat fell after early gains as British Empire quota news weighed, while North American export strength briefly supported the market. Provisions held firm as corn and oats drifted.
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Chicago
Germany
Potatoes market report from Chicago details price ranges
U S Department of Agriculture reports dull potato trading in Chicago on December 5 with 93 on track 211 and total U S shipments 554. Wisconsin round whites No 1 sell 80-85 cents per cwt ungraded 75-77. Idaho russets No 1 1.60-1.60, commercials 1.20-1.25. Nebraska Triumphs 1.05-1.10, occasional car 1.15. Michigan russets rurals show few sales 80-85.
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U. S
World Economy Brightens as Wheat Rises and Faith Returns
In High Point, North Carolina the November outlook is brighter with grain prices up from 44 to 70 cents and oil improving. The nascent National Credit Corporation gains traction and banks regain public trust as gold flows pause. The piece notes cautious optimism, possible relapses, and a slowly improving world.
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N. C
Russia
National Credit Corporation
Southern Prosperity Seen Driving Future Growth
The Manufacturers Record highlights the south's rapid postwar development in culture, wealth, and industry. Gulf States Steel announces a major capital program and regional focus, with Wm. H. Coverdale praising southern resources, labor, and education as key to future prosperity and a $10,000,000 investment in plant improvements.
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Wm. H. Coverdale
Grouth
United States
Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Cattle at 300 head show weighty fed steers down 25 to lower grade heavies and yearlings unevenly 60 to 100 lower with receipts largest of the year. Sheep 5 000 head nominal for the week with lambs and feeders near season lows and hogs 18 000 head steady to slightly weaker on lighter weights. Direct movement 6 200 at uneven declines from feeding stations with holdovers about 2 000. buyers active Friday then steady for best time.
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Chicago
U. 8
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Two UNC Faculty Members To Attend Hoover's Committee
Chapel Hill NC December 5 At President Hoover's invitation Dr Howard W Odum head of the sociology department and director of the Institute for Research in Social Science and Dr T J Wooster research professor in the institute travel to Washington for a three day conference of social scientists Odum serves on the group executive committee The conference aims to study problems in construction and ownership of American homes with Dr James Lord former Harvard social planning specialist presiding
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Hoover
Howard W. Odum
Institute For Research In Social Science
University
T. J. Wooster
Washington
James Lord
Harvard University
Dr W B Quarles Moves Home Here
Dr W Barton Quarles has relocated from Winston Salem to 1111 Madison Avenue to lead the North Hamilton Street Church of Christ. Under his oversight the church has grown and the Bible school attendance jumped 350 percent.
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W. Barton Quarles
Hamilton Street
Church of Christ
Winston-Salem
Quarles
Madison Avenue
Local banking group to hear AIB national head in Greensboro
Members of the local American Institute of Banking chapter travel to Greensboro for a dinner at Hylmore Tea Room. Henry J. Mergler of Cincinnati, national president of the AIB, will give the address with Clarence M. Allred hosting and Mark Sartlett introducing. Next stops include Raleigh Salisbury and Asheville.
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Henry J. Mergler
Cincinnati
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Clarence M. Allred
Mark Sartlett
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Mergler
Fifth Third Union Trust Company
Raleigh
Salisbury
Asheville
Japanese Stand Intensifies In Manchuria Crisis
Resignation remarks show resolve to fight if needed as Nobumi Ito defends Japan against any third party intervention. Ito states Japan will not accept commissions or neutral observers in the Manchurian quarrel, signaling a push to drive Chinese forces from Chinchow and secure control behind China’s great wall.
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Great Wall
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Fear mounts over Manchuria army control in Tokyo
Foreign office spokesman warned that Japanese civil government may struggle to keep the army in Manchuria in check if China fails to withdraw troops from the Chinchow area after Japan halted its advance on November 27. Nanking reportedly rejected a neutral zone plan, risking Japanese mistrust and potential escalation.
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Manchuria
Foreign Office
Chinchow
Nanking
China
Economy says lawyers handle second letter in $2,000 matter
Economy notes both letters are with his attorneys after he retained four local lawyers to protect his interests. He says the $2,000 goal was missed by $400 and Daniel returned, leading to accepting $1,600 on advice of counsel.
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Economy
Daniel
Republican Leaders Draft Platform For State Convention
Charlotte 15 outlines a platform draft committee with members from Asheville Clinton Charlotte and other towns. Nominations for district offices name Hall and McCrary as contenders while D.A. Gavin is praised for prosecuting election irregularities. The meeting features a publicity panel and support for various candidates.
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T. J. Harkins
Asheville
George B. Butler
Clinton
Jake Newell
Charlotte
T. S. Rollins
I. E. Grier
Boone
Mary Settle Sharpe
H. F. Sewell
Carthage
P. E. Brown
Wilkesboro
Irving B. Tucker
Raleigh
W. P. Few
Durham
Holland Holton
Winston-Salem
Clifford Frazier
Greensboro
A. A. Whitener
Hickory
James
Duncan
William Grissom
T.S. Rollins
A. I. Ferree
Asheboro
James Barrett
Brevard
C. A. Reynolds
Colfax
A. Lh Butler
J. G. Goslin
Eugene Hester
Juanita Gregg Winn
Liberty
Queen Bess Kinnon
Mocksville
W. Hayes Foster
Charles A. Jonas
Lincolnton
Atwey
Archie Dbrlidge
Hall
Forsythe
Forsythe County
G. Porter Graves
A. H. Ragan
Thomasville
H. Hoyle Sink
Davidson County
E. Yates Webb
Mitchell County
B. L. Gavin
Holman Bernard
Surry County
Watt Gragg
Middle District
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Lavender
A. H. Casey
North Wilkesboro
Legal Skirmish Grows as Seven Attorneys Join California Case
The case, after being handed to a new attorney to advance the claim in California courts, is expected to trigger a robust legal fight in municipal court with seven attorneys involved: three for the prosecution and four for the defense.
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California
Mouse ends rattlers tale at Lincoln Park Zoo
A little grey mouse at Lincoln Park Zoo ate the rattles from the rattlesnakes, prompting the zoo directors to remove it from the cage. The incident is described as a modern fable illustrating companionship and danger.
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Chicago
Lincoln Park
Aesop
Coens
Che Eapthey
Prevette Nomination Leads District Endorsements
Middle district committees nearly all endorsed J. T. Prevette of Wilkesboro for the Wilkes county business man post with Asheboro’s C. N. Cox backing Prevette and noting county executive committee endorsements in most districts. Louis Goodman of Wilmington also endorsed. Mrs. Herbert Seawell of Carthage nominated Colin G. Spencer. A. G. Davis of Greensboro backed incumbent J. J. Jenkins of Siler City. Earl Patterson of Alapinen withdrew. C. A. Reynolds and Watt Long seconded Jenkins. A. I. Ferree of Asheboro supported Jenkins.
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J. T. Prevette
Wilkesboro
Wilkes County
C. N. Cox
Asheboro
Prevette
Louis Goodman
Wilmington
Herbert Seawell
Carthage
Colin G. Spencer
A. G. Davis
Greensboro
J. J. Jenkins
Siler City
Earl Patterson
Alaspnnen
C. A. Reynolds
Jenkins
Watt Long
Hamlet
A. I. Ferree
Farmers in La Jara Earn Big From Garden Crops
Farmers in La Jara earned a total of about a quarter million dollars in 1991 from spinach beans cabbage and related produce. The figures reflect strong yields and favorable market demand for local garden truck crops.
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LA Jara
Col
Night collision involves Ford and Chevrolet at Hamilton and Green
A Ford coupe carrying several men collided with a Chevrolet at the Hamilton and Green streets corner around midnight. Koonce's ambulance responded but no serious injuries were reported.
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Hamilton and
Green Streets
Koonce
Glorifying Yourself by Alicia Hart on steaming and blackheads
The article argues about steaming the face for blackhead removal. It cautions against overdoing it but endorses steaming to soften skin and open pores for easier extraction. It advises sterilizing extractors, using clean cotton, and applying cold water afterward before moving to face masks.
Oldest UNC Freshman Is Twice Age Of Youngest
In Chapel Hill on December 6, UNC registrar records show the oldest freshman, Joseph Gaston Farrell Jr., born April 13, 1916, is just over 15. The class includes twins Isabelle and Virginia Buckles of Durham and George and Thomas Marsden of Pottsville PA, with an average age of 18 years 10 months 5 days.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
University of North Carolina
Joseph Gaston Farrell, Jr
Leaksville
Isabelle
Virginia Buckles
Durham
George and
Thomas Marsden
Pottsville
Pennsylvania
Seven Georgia Stars On Injured List
Seven members of the Georgia varsity squad were listed as sick or injured as the Bulldogs prepared to leave Athens for Los Angeles and the game with Southern California. Captain Austin Downes Jack Roberts and others remained in the infirmary or were sidelined.
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Georgia
Bulldogs
Los Angeles
Southern California
Vernon
Catfish” Smith
Austin Downes
Jack Roberts
Tiger Bennett
Weddington
Dick Maxwell
Crenshaw
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