County officials fret over Bible shortage and deputy count
Clerk Joe Shore jokes about needing more Bibles or fewer deputies as sheriffs mull the bond between lawmen and witnesses. District Attorney Arlyle Higgins downplays tickets, while OPA attorney Clem Holding cites testimony to pursue bootleggers. Local concert praise follows, with high school orchestra lauded for professional quality. State Labor Commissioner Forrest Shuford warns against employing underage children during school hours and outlines age based work limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shore
John
Story
Forrest H. Shuford
New Guilford County administration opens with cautious praise
The new administration took office yesterday and issued a policy pledge to meet current obligations from revenue and pay long term debts as they fall due. It combines roles like county manager and purchasing agent and seeks cooperation among the board, sheriff, and staff. The paper notes a few concerns including the hiring of Thomas Hoyle as county attorney at 5000 dollars a year, a potential spoil system impression, and Hudson's back tax collection. It urges the new officials to maintain public confidence and place public service first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Thomas Hoyle, Sr
Hoyle
4. C. Hudson
Troy Short
Hudson
Maryland distillery reports large tax paid liquor shipments
A Maryland distillery informed the State Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control that it shipped 8350 gallons of tax paid liquor to High Point consignees during October. The board notes this reflects only one of about a hundred distilleries and that not all shipments were necessarily retailed locally. The board will supply more information to law enforcement if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
State Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control
High Point Consignees
State Board
Governor Broughton names three state officials
The Governor, in a string of appointments, names an acting Chairman of the State Highway Commission, a Private Secretary, and R. L. McMillan as Director of Civilian Defense. Roy McMillan, ex state commander of the American Legion, is praised as conscientious and suited for the post, with public expectations rising for early success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broughton
State Highway Commission
R. L. McMillan
Roy McMillan
American Legions
Pearl Harbor War Report Shows Massive Navy Losses
A Navy report on Pearl Harbor details extensive Japanese air attack damage. It notes 195 to 197 aircraft destroyed, multiple battleships and vessels severely damaged, and several ships left nonoperational. The piece compares Japanese hesitation to a failed invasion effort.
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Pearl Harbor
Church Call
Hitler
British Isles
Question on Pearl Harbor air defense failures and losses
The report notes 86 Japanese craft with 29 hits at Pearl Harbor, only one battleship total loss. Two task forces including all aircraft carriers were away. Our pilots fought back with 38 Naval and some Army planes that rose to shoot down over 20 Japs. Why did 105 bombers cripple air protection on Oahu despite available fighters and defenses?
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
Oahu
S. B. HH
Governor candidate Varad profile amid wartime critique
The National Association of Manufacturers blames government inaction for rubber shortages, faults procrastination and underestimation of Japan. The piece notes a candidate named Varad with diverse business interests including a laundry, bowling alley, hotel and a graveyard. It references a Naples air attack cited as a first U. S. raid, and mocks prior tourist behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Manufacturers
Japan
Grave Varad
Racing lore and legends from early American tracks
Walter Winchell recounts tall tales and notable feats in horse racing history. He cites jockey Willie Shields, famous horses like Gallant Fox and Eclipse, owners such as August Belmont, and dramatic bets and crashes in venues from Belmont Park to Monmouth Park, with colorful anecdotes about endurance, speed records, and peculiar habits of horses and their stables.
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Willie Shields
Hermis
Gallant Fox
Fox
Racehorse Claiming Prices Govern America Races
Claiming events form a majority of races in America. Each horse bears a declared price set by its owner based on weight to be carried. The lighter the weight the lower the price and faster runs improve win chances. A horse may be claimed within 15 minutes before a race, transferring ownership upon a filed claim with cash or approved credit.
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Tijuana
Philanderer
America
Ye Old Boot club forms at Sen ior high school
Paging Father Jime reports the Ye Old Boot club organized by senior high school boys led by Billi Shields with Talmadge Ellington Bill Horney and Walter Hedrick as officers. A Tuesday meeting starts a series and Horney asks for Father Time’s update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Boot
Billi Shields
Talmadge Ellington
Bill Horney
Walter Hedrick
Charles F. Long
Professor Holton Addresses Rotarians on Education
Bi. Holton, professor of education at Trinity College, spoke at the Sheraton Hotel in a joint Rotarians Civitans and Kiwanians banquet session. He identified two kinds of education that gain results and urged emphasis on practical learning trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi. Holton
Trinity College
Civitans
Sheraton Hotel
War bonds and fashion in perilous times headline
Authorities contemplate directing men without visible means of support into war employment as funds flow to war bonds. Suits shrink to sober lines with pockets still visible while show prices rise beyond audience comfort. The Cleveland U S E S office manager urges a plan to place needy workers into wartime jobs.
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Bb. Co
Per Diem Pay Row Affects Highway Commission
Acting Chairman McCrary faces criticism over misread Pay Act amendments that reduce per diem to 7.06 daily while full salary and travel allowances appear possible. Officials warn of precedent affecting other full time state posts amid wartime travel restrictions and needed war efforts.
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McCrary
The
Highway Commission
Asheboro
Cooley Sees Support for Seed Distribution Oversight Bill
Congress adopts an agriculture committee measure mandating Commodity Credit Corporation and related agencies follow state seed and fertilizer inspection laws. Cooley notes likely floor approval as North Carolina champions farm protection against inferior or uninspected seeds and disease vectors.
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Harold Cooley
XN. C
Raleigh
Agricultural Committee
National House of Representatives
Commodity Credit Corporation
Cooley
Congress
North Carolina
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