Court clears bondholders in Southern Aggregates case
Judge Hayes rules against further bond collections and confirms stock ownership, releasing 600000 in court custody. The Raleigh Granite Company linked quarrying operation drew state purchasing interest, with the State Highway and Public Works Commission a major buyer and price concerns over crushed stone.
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Southern Aggregates Company
Raleigh Granite Company
Hayes
Federal Court
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Governors race looms as multiple candidates weigh bids
The piece outlines potential contenders for North Carolina governorship including Lieutenant Governor Horton and others like Tom Cooper J M Broughton and Lee Gravely and notes speculation about Clarence Poe Josephus Daniels Dick Fountain and legislators Ward and Stacy amid talks of a campaign and possible impeachable issues in Georgia style governance.
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Capitol
Horton
Hoey
Tom Cooper
Cooper
J. M. Broughton
A. J. Maxwell
Lee Gravely
Rocky Mount
Willis Smith
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
Josephus Daniels
Poe
Daniels
Ehringhaus
Atlanta
Dick Fountain
Gravely
D. L. Ward
New Bern
H. E. Stacy
Lumberton
Deanna Durbin's Rise From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood Fame
The tale traces Edna Mae Durbin from a Canada born machinist family to Los Angeles where a chance screen test led to a Universal contract. Eddie Cantor boost and rapid wealth followed, with yearly and per film earnings cited, plus licensed dress deals and a projected lifetime total of 1.6 million dollars. The narrative emphasizes natural ability and work ethic as keys to success in Hollywood.
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Shirley Temple
Deanna Durbin
Deanna
Canada
Los Angeles
Edna Mae
Madame Schumann-Heink
Louis B. Mayer
Hollywood
Eddie Cantor
Baptist Church
Universal
Deanna Durban
Peace and War Figures Highlight Highway Losses and a Georgia Row
The piece notes monthly deaths from war and traffic losses in the US and Britain. It contrasts Germany’s three month toll with US traffic fatalities, and critiques a Georgia Highway Commission incident where Chairman Milley resisted removal, amid Governor Rivers' involvement and a contested office situation.
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Losig
Germany
United States
New York Times
News and Observer
France
England
Milley
Georgia Highway Commission
Rivers
Miller
Johnny and his friends aid a submarine rescue mission
In vivid action the trio helps rescue a girl held captive in a submarine and uncovers a spy ring. The brisk plot and careful plotting set up further adventures for Johnny and his companions.
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Johnny
Keltner Faces Cut In Unemployment Benefits
Veteran Cleveland baseball player Ken Keltner earning 7500 dollars annually cannot collect 15 dollars weekly unemployment during winter. He must adjust his lifestyle to that of an ordinary executive and endure reduced income.
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Ken Keltner
Cleveland
Democratic Leader Cleared of Double Voting Absence Claim
A Democratic leader was cleared after claiming he voted twice due to absent mindedness. He said he confused the event with a vote from twenty years ago and apologized for the error.
Mayor York and Tate Form Committee for Underpass Deal
Mayor C. A. York and Fred N. Tate were named by the chamber of commerce to work with Southern Railway officials on plans for an underpass at the Ward Street crossing. Roy L. Smart arrived to manage the Publix-Sanger Theatres, coming from Palm Beach Florida.
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C. A. York
Fred N. Tate
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Railway Company
Southern Track Ward Street
Roy L. Smart
Publix-Saenger Theatres
Palm Beach
Fla
Private Papers of a Cub Reporter Voices on Stage and Screen
A collage of quotes from critics and writers about vaudeville, Berlin, Morning’s at Seven, Paramount scripts, The Night of Nights, and Broadway. It reflects varied opinions on theatre, film, and industry figures.
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CUB
John Chapman
W. B. Courtney
Collier's
Berlin
John Anderson
The
Journal-American
Bessie
Jack Moffitt
Hollywood Reporter
Paramount
Flora Finch
Broadway
George S. Kaufman
DuBarry Was a Lady Debuts With Merman and Lahr
Advance word on Buddy DeSylva musical promises a sugary show with Ethel Merman and Bert Lahr in top roles. In Philadelphia the cast found empty dressing rooms and learned they were paid only three dollars and thirty cents for chairs, sparking quips about missing pieces of the production.
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Buddy DeSylva
DuBarry
Ethel Merman
Bert Lahr
Philly
Vic Oliver tops London stage in Black Velvet hit
Vic Oliver who married Winston Churchill’s daughter Sarah stars in Black Velvet in London and now earns more money than Winston. Tommy Farr of the Royal Air Force has special leave to fight again and plans a rematch with Louis. Barabar Hutton’s return prompts a friendly yet influential picket reaction. Hutton holds about 400 shares of the stock she dislikes. The tax jam keeps a tennis great abroad. Ride-A-Wee Home Ass’n. unveils nose printing for dog identification.
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Vic Oliver
Winston Churchill
Sarah
Black Velvet
London
Vic
Winston
Tommy Farr
Royal Air Force
Louis
Barabar Hutton
Hutton
Ass'n., Inc
Gene Fowler credits White Fang with saving his life twice
Four years after a near fatal car crash Fowler recalls being held by the White Fang script sent by Darryl Zanuck. He says the flop era film and the accident both shaped his life and career, crediting the script with protective symbolism during the crash.
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Gene Fowler
20Th Century-Fox
Gene
Darryl Zanuck
Fowler
Leo McCarey
Zanuck
Kuhn conviction seen as Dewey showcase and Bund setback
The text weighs Fritz Kuhn’s 1940s trial against the Bund, arguing Kuhn’s guilt weakened anti democracy groups though not a political statement. It praises Dewey for prosecuting Kuhn and suggests public support for tougher action against government adversaries.
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Fritz Kuhn
White House
Kuhn
Fritz
Dewey
Bund
Why a Show Is Called a Turkey
Howard Lindsay explains in a letter to Winchell how a turkey show originated among out of work actors around Thanksgiving and Christmas. They would perform a one night, low budget production in a nearby town to earn enough for "turkey money" after sharing whatever little gross they made.
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Winchell
Howard Lindsay
200th Anniversary of Joe Miller Joke Book Sparked Debate
L H Robbins notes Joe Miller's Joke Book milestone in a Times essay. He quotes radio writers defending their raids on Joe Miller's aging gags. The piece argues top comedians like Allen O Keefe Benny and Hope outrun weak wit while critics blame the public for lowbrow humor.
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L. H. Robbins
Joe Miller
Times
Joe
Allen
O’keefe
Benny
Hope
J. Miller
Father Miller
Off the record speech tickets sell out fast at National Press Club
Washington notes report F D Bs speech at the National Press Club drew all access tickets sold out within an hour. G H Davis offered a peace proposal from Hitler to Roosevelt via Germanys oil dealings while tax officials eyed openings in the opera season opening.
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National Press Club
G. H. Davis
Roosevelt
Hitler
Sam
Washington
Raymond Moley
Local Notes and Social Happenings
Mrs W P Ridge is ill at her home here. The Children of the Confederacy will meet Saturday afternoon at 2. Born to Mr and Mrs Cicero Wall a daughter on Saturday November 30. On Tuesday evening December 3 Mrs H T Short entertained in honor of Mr Short who celebrated his birthday.
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W. P. Ridge
Cicero Wall
H. T. Short
Short
Hoover says wars absorb 72 cents of every man’s dollar
President Hoover warns that wars consume 72 percent of men’s earnings. A fierce gale swept the British Isles overnight. Haiti’s schoolteachers are on strike and martial law has been declared.
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Hoover
British Isles
Haiti
Local man injured in Mt Ulla car wreck
George T. Wood of this city was seriously hurt when the car carrying him and Price Sherrill of High Point overturned near Mt. Ulla yesterday. Wood was brought home in satisfactory condition today. Mrs. Gurney Kearns hosted the Entre Nous Club yesterday afternoon.
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George T. Wood
Mt. Ulla
Price Sherrill
High Point
Wood
Local visitors and shoppers visit Lexington scene
William Ryan Jr. spent yesterday in Lexington. Mrs. Hattie Harrison of Thomasville is visiting today. Mrs. J. C. Pepper, Mrs. Bruce Craven, and Miss Carrie Phillips of Trinity spent yesterday in the city shopping.
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William Ryan, Jr
Lexington
Hattie Harrison
Thomasville
J. C. Pepper
Bruce Craven
Carrie Phillips
Trinity
Excise Tax on Child Labor to be Heard by Supreme Court
Brief items note the U S Supreme Court will consider the excise tax on products of child labor as unconstitutional. High Point schools reportedly face coal shortages with the gas plant supplying four days. American peace delegates in Paris are set to sail home in a few days.
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U. S. Supreem Court
High Point
Paris
America
Baby From Heaven Conversation
A short exchange features Bobby asking his mother if a baby was sent from heaven and she confirms. Bobby remarks on quietness in heaven, and the mother affirms the idea in the light dialogue.
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Bobby
Overhead High Game Exchange on Umbrellas
The dialogue notes the year is half done with four umbrellas lost. Slycom replies that the overhead in 1939 will be high. The exchange humorously links weather misfortune to rising costs.
Night Harsh Clatter Clears Hopeful Sleep
A night scene unfolds as The Limited roars past a window disturbing a sleeper. Freight cars crash and clang through the early hours until 6 a.m. The weary hero phones a clerk, asking what time the hotel opens.
Government to auction Inland Waterways Barge Line sale planned
The Federal Barge Line run by the Inland Waterways Corporation may be sold to private buyers within five years. Colonel J Monroe Johnson says Congress intended government exit once private service matches or exceeds the line, which grew from World War use to a 42-state system with a 25 million dollar IC valuation. Preliminary offers have been received from five firms, with sale conditions ensuring service remains at least equivalent.
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Washington
Inland Waterways Corporation
Col. J. Monroe Johnson
Johnson
Congress
U. S. Treasury
T. Q. Ashburn
Mississippi
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Act of Congress
Colonel Johnson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Europe
Mississippi Valley
Mark Twain
Vermilion Echoes Debate Vanity and Mirrors
A dialogue exchange features Arma and George arguing about vanity, with Arma claiming women existed before mirrors and George countering that vanity has persisted long after mirrors. The brief exchange highlights gendered perceptions and humor about self-image.
Makes No Difference Mond Conversation Reveals Trust
Gladys insists on hearing what Mond planned to say while he cautions not to believe everything heard. The exchange centers on truth and openness between the two speakers.
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Gladys
Roosevelt weighs two budgets for next year
Roosevelt considers dual budget plan as a balancing idea. Treland outlines plans to float a navy and engage in potential conflict to secure naval strength.
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Roosevelt
Treland
Britain blamed for Poland fall says Nazi claim
Nazi statements accuse Britain of causing Poland's collapse while asserting Germany and Russia are merely subsequent factors in the conflict.
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Britain
Poland
Goany
Russia
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Lexington Ave
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Lina
Georgia
Dale Carnegie
Wich
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Herbert Hoover
Albert L. Reeves
Kansas City
Joseph Goebbels
Walter Winchell
Thomas Chalmers
Bruce Catton
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