Bureau report cites farmers losing huge sums in waste
Washington dispatch says insects, micro organisms, fires and explosions cost U.S. farmers over a billion dollars annually. Henry G. Knight, head of the Bureau of Chemistry and Soil Research, notes waste materials reduce returns, urging profitable use of farm waste to lower losses and defend against deteriative costs.
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Washington
Henry G. Knight
Bureau of Chemistry and Soil Research
Hyde
Knight
New Farm Waste Finds Diverse Industrial Uses
The board has been developing new uses for farm waste including corn stalks citrus by products surplus sweet potatoes and the wax coating on some apples. The soil fertility division aids farmers to achieve better results with less fertilizer. Dr Knight notes benefits for North Carolina strawberry and sweet potato growers Louisiana sugar cane planters Florida orange growers and Midwestern sugar beet producers from recent fertilizer experiments.
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North Carolina
Louisiana
Florida
Middle West
Knight
Tiny Springfield baby weighs two pounds at birth
A Springfield infant born earlier this month weighed two pounds 10 ounces at birth. Doctors report rapid development after incubator treatment. The child is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Roper.
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Springfield
J. D. Roper
North Carolina Tops Nation in Family Size in 1930 Census
Raleigh report shows North Carolina averages 4.9 people per family, highest in the nation, with South Carolina second at 4.7. Figures derived from the 1930 population data.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Bureau of Census
South Carolina T
Baseball minor leagues report shows 16 circuits and 2555 players
The annual report from the National Association of Minor Leagues lists 16 circuits owning 2555 players and 482 on the voluntary retired list.
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National Association of Minor Leagues
Editorial urges focusing on domestic recovery and strength
Chamber of Commerce commentary from this week argues the United States should prioritize home growth over foreign conditions. It stresses self contained recovery, noting resources, agriculture, industry, and transport give the nation power despite world instability.
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Despond
Europe
Germany
England
France
China
Japan
United States
Need for More Forests Highlighted by Federal Forester
Washington reports that the nation must shift land use from farming to forests. Federal Forester Robert R. Stuart urges restoring millions of acres of farm lands to combat agricultural surpluses and forest depletion. He says population growth and agricultural trends allow placing intensive farming where most effective and reforesting cut-over lands.
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Washington
Robert R. Stuart
Secretary of Agriculture
Survey proposes remedies to stabilize teachers nationwide
A New York United Press report outlines five remedies from a survey by Dr. R. H. Eliassen and Dr. Earl W. Anderson. Recommendations include limiting education college enrollment, five years professional training, stricter certification, state teacher placement, and better incentives for top teachers.
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New York
United States
R. H. Eliassen
Long Island University
Earl W. Anderson
Ohio State University
Law and Medicine
November arrests total 551 by High Point police
A November report from Chief W. G. Friddle shows High Point police made 551 arrests, with 111 traffic infractions led by 103 drunkenness cases. Liquor offenses reached 219, six cars recovered, and three thefts reported. Recovered property valued at 3,482.24 with losses of 2,818 noted.
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High Point
W. G. Friddle
Ateead Adsess O Bend
Ecu
Tion
Owe
Ower Sapret
Heense
Woman Owns Rainbow Club in Las Vegas Gambling scene rare
In Las Vegas Nevada the Rainbow club is regarded as the only U S gambling club reportedly owned by a woman Mrs Tom Rowan owns the club after paying 30 000 for a partner s interest and inherited half from her husband She has run it since his death while thousands of dollars change hands nightly and about 75 employees run keno roulette and big wheel under S J Loomis supervision.
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National Academy of Sciences
Annie J. Cannon
Harvard University
William Wallace Campbell
Academy
New York
Las Vegas
Nev
Rainbow Club
United States
Tom Rowan
Club in Detroit Attracts Hollywood Celebrities
Detroiter Mrs. Rowan, recently named manager, plans improvements at the club once a favorite playground for screen stars from Hollywood.
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Detroit
Hollywood
Rowan
Secret service in Juarez to block communists at shrine trek
Mexican secret service agents station themselves in Juarez across the Rio Grande to prevent communists from joining the throngs heading to the Guadalupe shrine near Mexico City.
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EL Paso
Tex
Secret Service
Juarez
Rio Grande
Mexico
Guadalupe Shrine
Mexico City
Firemen Repair Toys for Christmas Aid in Topeka
In Topeka Kansas firemen repair broken toys collected by a theater which charged an admission of one old toy to help children who would otherwise have no Christmas. In Flagstaff Arizona a survey at Arizona State Teachers College shows sixty percent of 550 students are working their way through school.
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Kansas
Santa Topeka
Kan
Flagstaff, Ariz
Arizona State Teachers College
Vance Barton Poised for Regular Chicago Cubs Role
Chicago Cubs outfielder Vance Barton, recalled from Los Angeles last season, is expected to win a regular spot in the 1932 campaign. Barton, who showed promise in limited action, is viewed as a future everyday player for the club.
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Vance Barton
Chicago Cub
Los Angeles
10 Percent Dividend to Depositors at Abandoned Bank
Checks totaling $170 000 will be distributed Thursday to depositors of the defunct American National Bank in Asheville. The State Corporation Commission orders Interstate Telephone to relieve congestion on multi party lines in Hope Valley Durham suburb.
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Asheville
N. C
American National Bank
Raleigh
State Corporation Commission
Interstate Telephone Company
Hope Valley
Durham
Mayo to address Rex Hospital board Friday
Dr Charlies H Mayo of Rochester Minnesota renowned surgeon will speak to Rex hospital trustees and staff at the home of Josephus Daniels in Raleigh North Carolina on Friday.
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Mayo
Raleigh
N. C
Charlies H. Mayo
Rochester
These Policemen Know Their Trade in Allentown
Allentown police boast 53 occupations among 105 officers. Chief Milton H. Bernhard was a tinsmith and Assistant Chief Charles O Donnell a car inspector. Captains include Buck Boyle steamfitter Al Miller silk worker Spud Sperling and George Reuter a railroad man.
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Allentown
Milton H. Bernhard
Charles O*‘Donnell
Buck” Boyle
al Miller
Spud” Sperling
George Reuter
Blind dog Boss dies after fall at Natural Bridge
MARION Va. UP Boss a blind dog who fell from Natural Bridge a month earlier survived once but perished after tumbling again. The dog once known for its fall from the landmark was a noted fightless bull dog endangering itself in repeats of the stunt.
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Marion
Natural Bridge
Legion Leader Praises Hospital Care For Veterans
Henry C. Bourne state commander of the American Legion expresses pleasure at the care given to veterans after a visit to the government hospital near the city.
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Henry C. Bourne
The
American Legion
Ee Government Hospital
Ere
Police Seek Lawrence Griffin Missing From Monroe Home
Police ask public to aid in locating Lawrence Griffin who vanished from his Monroe residence around November 30. No further details on his condition or clothing are provided.
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Charlotte
N. C
Lawrence Griffin
Monroe
Trial Continued in Byrum Knife Attack Case
In Charlotte Ii Hunter Byrum remains on trial for slashing his wife and two others with a knife. The case was continued until December.
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Charlotte, II
Hunter Byrum
Davidson County Venire Ordered for Murder Trial
A 40 member Davidson County venire is ordered to report Friday for the trial of Le Roy Lee and Nord Donnell, Negro defendants, charged with murdering R. B. Andrews, Sedalia postmaster.
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Davidson County
Greensboro
Leroy Lee
Nord Donnel
R. B. Andrews
Sedalia
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