AFL aims to enroll 1.3 million textile workers in unions
Labor leaders in Washington discuss a drive to bring UTW into the AFL, signaling possible impact on AFL CIO split. Sylvia and Roberts predict UTW locals may sue CIO over dues, while New Bedford and Fall River unions seek AFL affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AFL
Afl-Cio
CIO
Textile Workers Organizing Committee
Joseph Sylvia
Providence
R. I
New England
United Textile Workers (Cio
Francis P. Fenton
Massachusetts Federation of Labor
Lewis G. Hines
New Bedford
Mass
Fall River
CIA
Num
Thomasville Crowned With Jewel Box Water-Tank Lights
Thomasville completed its civic Christmas decor by lighting the large mushroom water tank with red, green, and blue lights, creating a jeweled crown effect visible from afar. The fire department erected the display, while street lighting and decorations were sponsored by the city Association and utility companies Duke Power Co and North State Telephone Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Bureau & Commerce
Thomasville
City Association
Fire Department
Thomasville Merchants Association
North State Telephone Co
Duke Power Co
Dr Esmond Slate Addresses Thomasville Lions on Alaska Trips
Dr Esmond Slate of High Point spoke to the Thomasville Lions at the Woman's Club about two recent oil drilling trips to Alaska. He showed moving pictures and discussed impressions of the territory as presenter D C Crutchfield, a Wake Forest fraternity brother, introduced him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmond Slate
Thomasville Lions
Alaska
Enterprise Bureau & Commerce
Thomasville
High Point
Lion's Club
Woman’s Club
Slate
Dr. Slate
D. C. Crutchfield
Wake Forest
Union membership figures clash in wartime labor talks
The UTW reports about 100000 tax paying members while the AFL claims 65000 dues paying workers. the CIO is said to have only 5000 dues paying members, highlighting rifts in wartime labor representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
UTW
Gorman
AFL
CIO
Churchmen Call For Solidarity In World Crisis
A national committee of churchmen urged Christian solidarity amid global turmoil. The report for the Federal Council of Churches, representing about 24 million churchgoers, denounced persecution of Jews and Christians and warned of demonic forces shaping mankind's fate. President John A. Mackay led the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Federal Council of Churches
John A. Mackay
Princeton Theological Seminary
Elected Officers Named In Piedmont District Teachers Association
The Piedmont District Teachers Association elected local leaders at William Penn. Miss M L Graye was named chair of the elementary principals and supervisors. Mrs Marion Maston became chair of the adult education teachers, with Miss Evelyn M DeBerry as secretary. Dr G E Davis called the district meeting highly successful and noted NC Negro Teachers Association state membership above six thousand, around 67 percent of the state’s Negro teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont District Teachers Association
William Penn
M. L. Graye
Fairview Street
Marion Maston
East High Street
Department of
Evelyn M. DeBerry
Maston
G. E. Davis
North Carolina Negro Teachers Association
NACP Branch to Reorganize After Mass Meeting
The local branch of the NACP plans reorganization after a mass meeting at St. Marks M E church this evening. Dean William Pickens, field secretary and director of branches of the NAACP, will speak. The program is open to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marks M. E
William Pickens
Pickens
Birthday party postponed by mothers council
The birthday party planned at Fairview Street School this evening by the Grade Mothers council has been postponed due to the N A A C P mass meeting at St Marks church this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Street School
Grade Mothers Council
St. Marks Church
High Point Club Meeting Postponed Due to NAACP Mass Meeting
The High Point Professional Men's club gathering scheduled for this Tuesday evening at the home of 8. 8. Whitted has been postponed because of the NAACP mass meeting at St. Marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Whitted
St. Marks
Women Memorial A. M. E. Church Meeting Tonight
A church conference will be held this evening at Women's Memorial A. M. E. Church starting at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Memorial
Women's Memorial A. M. E
Ice patrol record shows no fatalities since Titanic sinking
Since the organization of the ice patrol after the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, no fatalities have occurred due to icebergs in the patrol area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Patrol
Ancient Nineveh Uses Asphalt in Early Roads
A historical note explains that more than 4000 years ago in Nineveh Egypt asphalt a petroleum road-building material was used to construct highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineveh
Egypt
Young Driver Harold Snyder Causes Rampage in New York
Harold Snyder, 15, borrowed a neighbor's car without permission and led police on a wild ride through city streets, wrecking seven other vehicles and two trucks in under a mile. He sustained minor facial injuries when his car struck a truck as it stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harold Snyder
Local Man Requests A Fire Extinguisher In Sidecar
Earle Davis phoned for help after his car caught fire at home and asked for a motorcycle with a fire extinguisher in the sidecar. Firemen replied that only fire engines were available. Davis accepted the engines and the blaze was addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Earle Davis
Davis
Park Department Draftsman Demands Writing Tablets in Meeting
Oklahoma City report describes Brewster Gallup, a park department draftsman, asking for "two tablets" during a crowded staff meeting. A secretary quickly provided two aspirin with water, but Gallup realized he meant writing tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Brewster Gallup
Park Department
Gallup
Icy Curve Crash Ends With No Injuries In Utah
Mrs. Geo McDonald’s car skidded on an icy curve in Bingham Utah and overturned. A second auto and a coupe slid into the wreckage as three more vehicles became involved including a grocery truck. A bakery truck finally lifted the McDonald car back onto its wheels within twenty minutes with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Utah
Geo. McDonald
McDonald
Death Notices for Mrs R L Flynt in Kernersville
Deaths notice from Kernersville dated December 6 reports Mrs R L Flynt died suddenly of a heart attack at her home Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the residence at 2 30 pm and at the Baptist church at 3 pm yesterday conducted by Rev E F Baker of Andress. Interment was in Mount Gurn Cemetery. Surviving are her husband and a number of sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernersville
R. L. Flynt
Flynt
E. F. Baker
Andrews
Mount Gur Cemettry
Funeral services for Walter G. Morris Denton
Walter G. Morris of Denton died yesterday at Duke hospital in Durham after an operation for a head disease. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Denton M P church with Rev. George L. Curry officiating. Burial will be in Denton cemetery. He is survived by his wife Ella Carroll Morris, three sons Banks Kemp Robie from the home, two daughters Marie Nann Mary Ann from the home, two brothers B L Morris A R Morris and one sister Mrs Van Lanier of Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Morris Denton
Walter G. Morris
Duke Hospital
Durham
Denton M. P
George L. Curry
Denton
Morris
Ella Carroll Morris
Banks
U. S. Navy
Kemp and
Robie
Marie Nann
Mary Ann
B. L. Morris
A. R. Morris
van Lanier
Gandhi backs war against Nazis as justifiable
In Bombay on December 6 Mahatma Gandhi writes in his weekly newspaper that a just war in humanity’s name against Germany to stop the persecution of a whole race would be completely justified. He criticizes Germany’s anti Semitic campaign and urges the victims toward passive resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Germany
Indh
Advice to residents on Christmas mail handling
High Point post office officials issued guidance for Christmas mail use. They urged using special delivery for night Sunday and holiday deliveries, explained third class mail rules, proper addressing, and return addresses. Tips cover durable packaging, 100 inch length girth limit, 70 pound parcel weight, Do not open until Christmas marking, insurance for valuables, and shop early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Post Office
Labor factions clash over Supreme Court ruling on AFL contract
Washington politicians report organized labor splits after the court said the National Labor Board erred in voiding an AFL contract with Consolidated Edison and IBEW. AFL hails it as a win, CIO warns it may not shield future contracts, while broader board jurisdiction remains affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Organized Labor
Supreme Court
National Labor Board
AFL
CIO
Labor Board
Consolidated Edison Company
The
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFI
New York
Charles Fahy
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Lee Pressman
Continue Inquiry Into Smuggling
A federal grand jury in New York continued its probe into Albert N. Chaperau's alleged role in smuggling French gowns. Mrs Elma N Lauer wife of Justice Edgar J Lauer faces charges of smuggling and conspiracy tied to 1833 worth of gowns and hats. Several entertainment figures including George Burns Gracie Allen Jack Pearl and Wallace Ford testified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert N. Chaperau
Supreme Court
United States
Chaperau
Elma N. Lauer
Edgar J. Lauer
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Jack Pearl
Wallace Ford
Lauer
Blythe Brothers Win Low Bid for Water Reservoir Dam
Blythe Brothers company of Charlotte bid the lowest price of 68165 dollars to construct a municipal water reservoir dam in Wadesboro North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadesboro
N. C
Blythe Brothers Company of
Charlotte
Aspen Quakes From Flat Spring-Like Leaf Stems
The aspen shakes due to flat spring-like leaf stems. The plant reacts to wind and motion, producing a quaking effect that gives the tree its characteristic tremor. This behavior highlights the unique structure of its leaves and stems.
North Carolina Prices and Shipments for Fruits and Vegetables
Latest Farm Market Report lists wholesale market ranges for onions, cabbage, potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, lima beans, tomatoes, squashes, strawberries, cucumbers, eggplant and peppers. It records F O B prices from Rochester and Salinas and regional quotes across New York, Washington, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and New Jersey with demand and market steadiness notes.
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North Carolina
U. S
Rochester
New York
Washington
Virginia
South Carolina
Presque Isle
Aroostook County
Maine
Green Mountains
W. Va
Jersey
Florida
Cuba
California
Market Stead
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Sylvia
Joseph J. Roberts
Rhode Island
John
Belk’s
Gary Cooper
Berlin
Tyrone Power
Santiago
Chile
Thomaston, Conn
Plymouth, Hollow
Reed Tobacco Co
Richmond
Harry
America
Domino
Don Ming
Fairview School News
Enterprise
KR. UL. Flynt
Gandhi
Post Office
LABOR
Blythe Brothers
South Main
Maryland
Philadelphia
Delaware
Baltimore
Cleveland
Central “Eg Delivery Company
West Broad Street
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