North Carolina Weather Fair Tonight and Thursday
North Carolina expected fair weather tonight with slightly colder mountain and northeast regions. Thursday brings a mix of slightly warmer conditions in north central and extreme west areas. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville mostly west and southwest, with variable speeds in extreme north. Sandy Hook to Hatteras sees west winds then a shift to southwest Thursday. overcast tonight with rain likely on Thursday in the southern portion.
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Hatteras
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
Glenola Man Sentenced to Eighteen Months in Chillicothe Reformatory
Greensboro December 6 Pearl R White of Glenola was sentenced to 18 months in the Federal reformatory at Chillicothe after pleading guilty in U S District Court to possession of non tax paid liquor He was arrested south of High Point on December 8 1938 when officers found 48 gallons of contraband liquor in his possession
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Greensboro
Pearl R. White
Glenola
Federal Reformatory
Chillicothe
United States District Court
White
High Point
Drives In Schools For Sale Of Seals
The Christmas seals drive opens as local schools begin collecting funds for anti tuberculosis work. Most money stays in High Point with Elm Street leading last year at 86.77 dollars, Junior High 85.97, Ray Street 69.15, and Leonard Street the top colored school with 21.05 dollars.
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United States
High Point
Elm Street
Ray Street
Leonard Street
MRS HATTIE COLE DIES AT HOME IN KERSHAW S C
News comes of the death of Mrs Hattie Cole of Kershaw South Carolina mother of D H Cole of High Point North Carolina She had been in declining health for months and seriously ill a week Surviving are three daughters Mrs Della Small Mrs Lou Thomas Canton Ohio and Mrs Annie Lowell McBee South Carolina three sons D H Cole High Point W C Cole Kershaw Coyt Cole Lancaster Funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon
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Hattie Cole
Kershaw
8. C
D. H. Cole
East Burton Street
Cole
High Point
Della Small
Lou Thomas
Canton
Annie Lowell
McBee
S. C
W. C. Cole
Coyt Cole
Lancaster
Romanian Workers Demand Intensified Struggle for Self Determination
The article calls for heightened activity by the Romanian Communist Party and a push against Social Democratic leaders. It asserts Romanian workers have fought and will continue to fight exploitation of minority peoples and their right to self determination including separation from Romania. It warns that Moscow’s attempt to subjugate Romania could trigger war with Britain and France.
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Communist Party
Rumania
Allies pledge support for Romania and Greece in 1939
On April 13, 1939 France and Britain pledged to aid Romania if independence is threatened and extended a similar pledge to Greece. Italy might join in a Romanian Russian clash. Fas cist leaders warned the Soviets against any attack on Balkan independence amid Russia’s claim on Bessarabia.
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France
Britain
Rumania
Greece
Italy
Balkan
Russia
Bessarabia
Comintern
International Communist Organization
Romania
England
Germany
Europe
Balkans
Two Men Die in Gun Battle in Whiteville
In Whiteville on December 6 an inquest was ordered for Frank McPherson a 50 year old farmer and Garland Burroughs a 20 year old filling station operator who were shot in front of Burroughs shop yesterday Gaston Norris 25 was jailed on murder charges Norris claims McPherson reached for a gun and Burroughs was shot accidentally witnesses include Mrs Norris who was nearby with McPherson
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Whiteville
Frank McPherson
Garland Burroughs
Burroughs
Gaston Norris
Joe Sikes
Norris
McPherson
Sikes
Ohio Governor Bricker defends WPA relief stance in Cleveland
The Ohio governor rejects critique from Col Harrington and Cleveland officials over relief policy. He notes his focus on New York and cites political manipulation of WPA as a factor in Cleveland's relief issues. Cleveland Mayor Burton and other Ohio leaders urge legislative action to share relief burdens in 1940 and 1941.
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New York
Ohio
Washington
Col
F. C. Harrington
WPA
Bricker
Cleveland
Harold H. Burton
Mutual aid move roils Romania and Balkan balance
DeWitt MacKenzie reports that a Moscow publication pressures Romania to sign a mutual defense pact with Soviet Russia. Analysts view it as a trial balloon aimed at probing reaction while risking wider European war if Russia acts against Romanian independence.
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Moscow
Communist International
Romania
Soviet
Russia
Roosevelt Sends Strong Message on Finnish Independence
Roosevelt extends warm congratulations to Finland on independence and hopes for a peaceful future. The message goes beyond routine felicitation, underscoring American esteem for Finnish freedom and steady social and political development amid troubled days.
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United States
Roosevelt
Finland
Finland Sees Snow Boost for Frontline Forces
Helsinki reports heavy fresh snow aiding Finland’s skiing troops as Russia breaks its non aggression pact. President Kallio urges unity and praises Finnish women for duty on frontier and at home. no cannon fire heard in Helsinki.
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Finland
Helsinki
Eyvesti Kallio
Russia
Kallio
Leningrad
Fireworks Stand Explosion Causes 3000 Loss
Lee Wynne reported an explosion at his fireworks stand one mile south of Washington that destroyed about 3000 in pyrotechnics. Clerk Levi Dixon escaped injury as frames and debris scattered over a 200 foot area. cause of the blast remained undetermined.
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Washington
Lee Wynne
Here
Levi Dixon
Suit Filed Against Southern Railway Over Crossing Death
A suit for 1500 dollars was filed in Municipal Court this morning against the Southern Railway Company in the death of Enoch Tonkins and two others killed at a railway crossing on December 5, 1938. The complaint alleges negligence in failing to provide adequate warning at the crossing.
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Southern Railway Company
Enoch Tonkins
City Adopts Parking Restrictions and Safety Signal
The council approves 45 minute limits on streets near East Green Street and South Wrenn Street with 200 foot reach on Main and Wrenn, preserves 45 minute rule on West Commerce, and adds a Montleu Avenue Hamilton Street blocking signal to improve safety. An amendment allows 45 minute parking on the south side of High Street from Main to Tomlinson.
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East Green Street
Main
Wrenn Streets
South Wrenn Street
Green
South Main
West Commerce Street
Willowbrook Streets
Montleu Avenue
Hamilton Street
High Street
Tomlinson Street
Tomlinson
Minor Leaguers Draw Unemployment Pay
Des Moines files show Andrew Riggs Jr from Des Moines drew $12 weekly in unemployment benefits while with Longview Texas in the East Texas League after the season ended. Al Wieland of Des Moines collected $10.59 weekly while with Clinton Iowa in the Three-Eye League until securing work in Amarillo Texas. Clinton serves as a New York Giants farm club.
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Des Moines
Andrew Riggs, Jr
Longview
Tex
al Wieland
Clinton
Amarillo
New York Giants
Churchill Calls Magnetic Mine Hitler Secret Weapon
Churchill labeled the magnetic mine as Hitler s notable secret weapon and a defining trait of German warfare. He contrasted German torpedo use with the Irish Republican Army s bombing tactics in public remarks. Chamberlain told the House of Commons that linking Britain and France as a permanent international framework is premature.
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Britain
Churchill
Hitler
Chamberlain
House of Commons
France
Geoffrey Mander
King Tours Front Lines in Camouflaged Royal Car
The king led a French Folk procession through mud and rain covering over 100 miles on day one. He visited Royal Air Force units, inspected planes, spoke with pilots, and amid cheers from officers, received the praise fine work. Lord Gort and the Duke of Gloucester accompanied him.
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Royal Air Force
Germany
Lord Gort
Duke of Gloucester
Berlin Sings Tribute to Bookbinders Monument
In 1927 Berlin erected a monument honoring a book and celebrating the city’s bookbinding industry.
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Berlin
State Medical Society to publish first official journal
The Medical Society of North Carolina will start a monthly journal January 1 with Dr. Wingate M. Johnson of Winston-Salem as editor in chief. The publication will reach about 1,800 members and replace the annual Transactions with papers from meetings, visiting doctors reports, case reports, and medical school updates.
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North Carolina Journal
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Twin City
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Sanatorium
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Asheville
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Raleigh
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T. W. M. Long
Roanoke Rapids
State Society
Medical Society of the State of
Germans Honor Speech Amid War Lull and Coast Guard Loss
The report notes Lord Halifax's premature plea for Nazi removal before Allied victory and a German communique stating no special events. It also cites the loss of a German coast guard vessel near the Danish coast on December 4, likely from a mine, with casualties unreported by DNB.
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Lord Halifax
Britain
High Command
Great Belt
DNB
Joe E Brown Injured in Auto Crash
Joe E Brown motion picture comedian was injured possibly seriously in an automobile accident on Sunset Boulevard. Preliminary exam showed a crushed chest and a badly lacerated face with shock. Police said his car collided with a car driven by 65 year old Charles G Wheeler on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Joe E. Brown
Charles G. Wheeler
Sunset Boulevard
Death of Wilmington businessman John Hill Brown
John Hill Brown one of Wilmington’s oldest prominent merchants died at his home after a ten day illness. He led Brown Brothers Brokerage Company for over forty years and is survived by a sister.
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Wilmington
John Hill Brown
Brown
Brown Brothers Brokerage
Danish Parliament Walks Out During Communist Speech
In Copenhagen on December 6, members of the Danish Parliament staged a walkout during a Communist Axel Larsen address. A Nazi lawmaker urged breaking off relations with Russia, while Prime Minister Thovald Stauning declined to sever Moscow ties, noting not all Nazis share Germany's stance.
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Denmark
Russia
Axel Larsen
Thovald Stauning
Germany
Moscow
Stauning
Funeral Services For Craven Child
Funeral services for Perry H. Craven six year old son of Mr and Mrs E H Craven were held Tuesday at 2 30 pm from the family home High Point route 2 Rev O L Ruth of the First Pilgrim Church officiated Mrs Dockery Nance and Mrs Elma Warner sang Beautiful Garden Of Prayer and Precious Memories First grade students of the Allen Jay School carried flowers Pallbearers were J L Styles L M Younts R G Callicutt and W B Warner Interment was in Trinity Cemetery
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E. H. Craven
High Point
O. L. Ruth
First Pilgrim Church
Dockery Nance
Elma Warner
Girl Missing From Fassifern
Hendersonville December 6 A police report says Connie Lyman fifteen of New York City and student at the Fassifern School for Girls has been missing since 6 30 p m yesterday Police Chief Otis Powers said an alarm was broadcast but no further information is in the report He described Miss Lyman as blonde bobbed hair five feet two inches tall and about 130 pounds Dr J R Sevier Fassifern president could not be reached for comment.
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Hendersonville
Connie Lyman
New York City
Fassifern School For
Otis Powers
Miss Lyman
J. R. Sevier
Fassifern
Japan-US ties eyed as treaty nears expiry
Japanese officials deny that the fleet issue entered talks with the United States as relations worsen with the looming treaty expiration. Both Tokyo and Yomiuri newspapers note rising anti-American sentiment and a possible rapprochement with Russia amid tensions over China policy and trade talks.
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Sia
United States
Yomiuri
Suma
Kichisaburo Nomura
Joseph C. Grew
Grew
China
Italians Deliver Planes to Finland by Air
Reuters from Stockholm reports 50 Italian airplanes supplied by air to Finland. The transfer marks a notable support move amid ongoing tensions.
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London
Reuters News Agency
Stockholm
Finland
Funeral services for Miss Minnie Brown tomorrow at St James
Miss Minnie Brown of this city will have funeral services at 3 p m tomorrow from St James Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery.
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Minnie Brown
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Oakdale Cemetery
Finnish Front Holds Against Soviet Push Near Petsamo
Reports say Finnish forces resisted Red Army offensives along the Arctic frontier with stubborn defense as Soviet landings and air raids continue. Finnish aviation attacked Russian concentrations while losses cited include several tanks and ships. two Finnish fishing boats carrying refugees were sunk near Varangerfjord amid heavy snow and inaccessible terrain.
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Finland
Petsa
Gulf of Bothnia
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Soviet Union
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Arctic
Salmijarvi
Russia
Red Air Corps
Leningrad
Kiroff
Finnish Gulf
Aaland Islands
Gulf
Kirkenes
Varancerfjord
New War Ministry Germany Sail Powered Vessel Narrative
The story recounts a German vessel with sails and an auxiliary motor. It notes the craft was seized near Wilmington and handed to the U.S. district attorney for North Carolina to enforce a World War era bond requirement for nationals of belligerent countries leaving the United States.
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Germany
United States
Wilmington
United States District Attorney
North Carolina
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