Broughton Emerges as Formidable Democratic Governor Hopeful
A Raleigh observer regards second formal Democratic entrant J. M. Broughton as a strong, broadly supported candidate. The piece notes his tax stance, belief in noninflationary revenue, praise for past governors, and influence in Baptist circles, suggesting a pacific but competitive campaign ahead.
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J. M. Broughton
Broughton
Aycock
Hoey
Mr. Broughton
Dr. McDonald
Capitol
McDonald
Tom Cooper
Lee Graveley
the Baptist
Bremen Safe At Home Port After Hazardous North Sea Odyssey
Bremen returns safely to her home port after a perilous voyage from the North Sea. The incident with a British submarine and potential aerial escort remains unresolved with officials offering no clear communications. Local papers note December weather and Christmas trade as merchants debate seasonal conditions.
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New York
Bremen
North Sea
North Carolina tobacco sales and wartime sentiment noted
The article reviews tobacco revenue in North Carolina through November 30 totaling 110.49 million dollars with 691 million pounds sold, compares them to last year, and discusses price declines due to international instability. It also reflects mixed public sentiment on Germany and Roosevelt’s leadership, citing a Guilford farmer and a Christian Science Monitor correspondent.
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Santford Marton
Winston-Salem Journal
Martin
Witherspoon
The
Lexington Dispatch
Roosevelt
North Carolina
Christian Science Monitor
Germany
America
Poland
With Dale Carnegie With Dale Carnegie Author Of
The fragment notes Dale Carnegie and references his authorship or association, suggesting a feature on his works or a profile. Further readable context is limited, but the item centers on Carnegie and his writing influence.
China’s Dilemma Over Russia At Geneva
The article argues China faces a tough choice at Geneva. As a victim of aggression, China cannot vote to expel Russia or punish it. Moscow supplies China’s war materials and controls Outer Mongolia, which China fears losing. A punitive China vote could jeopardize supplies and worsen Outer Mongolia tensions.
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China
Geneva
League of Nations
Russia
Japan
Outer
Mongolia
Outer Mongolia
League
Texas man rises from unpaid rookie to country editor fame
In 1932 Texas H B Fox, unemployed after college, works for nothing at a small town daily to prove himself. He asks for assignments, stays diligent, and is paid $25, then $60 a year later becomes city editor, buys Madisonville Meteor for $500, earns national recognition as best country editor, and ages 28.
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Texas
North Dakota
H. B. Fox
Fox
Madisonville Meteor
Madisonville
Country Home Magazine
New York
Psychiatrist advises women to baby their husbands
The piece notes a psychiatrist’s advice to women to pamper their husbands and clarifies it avoids promoting drinking. It highlights California students who wrote and staged a one act comedy in two hours and suggests Hollywood may hire them after a future project.
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California
Hollywood
Man keeps refund after 62 years for old railroad ticket
A railroad ticket was turned in for refund after 62 years as the passenger apparently never decided to take the trip. The long-delayed claim shows how a simple piece of paper can linger for decades before resolution.
National GOP Chief Vows Victory Next Year
John Hamilton declares confidence that the GOP will win next year. An Illinois thief stole a handful of razors from a barber shop, and the paper jokes about his luck getting rid of them.
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John Hamilton
National G. O. P
Illinois
Merry Christmas New York Faces About Town Snapshot
A festive New York scene notes bright lights and bustling shops as celebrities and notable figures stroll Midtown and Fifth Avenue. Abe Lincoln on Broadway and Carl Sandburg are among roving personalities while socialites and film figures mingle at clubs and diners in a holiday tableau.
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Abe Lincoln
Carl Sandburg
Abe
J. P. Morgan
Morgan Library
Wm. Goetzes
20Th Century-Fox
8Th Avenue
Gloria Stuart
Hollywoodles
Third Avenue
Fritz Mandi
Hedy LaMarr
Greta Keller
Algonquin
Henry Ford
Howard Hawks
Paul Gallico
Paul
Mag
Gertrude Atherton
B. Gallant
Eleanor Roosevelt
Sallies and Midnights in a City Alley
A brisk, wry column sketches NBC newsroom dullness war teletype tedium and nightclub chatter. Vignettes mix lusty rumors and comic malice from Midtown and New Haven to Life With Father investors and a trunk in the East River mystery.
Nightlife Snippets Spur Snappy Showbiz Zingers
In quick quips across New York venues stars and clubs trade jibes about fame marriages and careers. Lines lampoon Warner Brothers legal unions restless stars mob whispers Florida vacations and even a famous child star at a Sam Goldwyn moment.
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Warden Brothers
Warner Brothers
the Stork
Queen Mary
Paul's
W. 52Nd St. Tony's
Cotton Club
Florida
la Conga
Ida Cox to Return in Spirituals to Swing at Carnegie Hall
In the New York Novelette era a race record star Ida Cox retires twelve years then returns to sing for a general audience in Spirituals to Swing at Carnegie Hall. The piece also mentions Armstrong at the Cotton Club and other entertainers of the era.
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New York
Ida Cox
Bessie Smith
Ida
Maxine Sullivan
Etle Waters
Ella Fitzgerald
Carnegie Hall
Paying Father Time over t Local News
Unusual court notes report a woman prosecuting her son and a man prosecuting his younger brother in separate court appearances. The High Point Chamber of Commerce set an annual meeting for Friday night December 20 at the Commercial Club. In social news Mrs. C L Cruse and daughter Frances of Statesville visit Mrs. W F Armfield, while Mr. and Mrs. George T Wood plan a Philadelphia trip to see their son Dr George T Wood Jr, assistant house physician at Germantown Hospital.
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High Point Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
C. L. Cruse
Frances
Statesville
W. F. Armfield
George T. Wood
Philadelphia
George T. Wood, Jr
Germantown Hospital
Al Smith Gets Ovation In Washington
Al Smith, now focused on buildings and landing planes, received an ovation in Washington today. The brief also notes China faces a threatened widespread revolt and observes rising death rates among insurance policy holders.
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al Smith
Washington
China
High Point Receives New La France Fire Truck
Twenty years ago High Point welcomed the new La France fire engine now at Northside Fire Station with a reported speed of 75 miles per hour. The Red Cross seal drive shows steady gains as local notes mention visitors and regional weather shifts.
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High Point
Cleveland Man’s Cat Boxes While Hunted by Dogs
A Cleveland resident claims his cat can box when chased by neighborhood dogs. He predicts the animal will return home wearing its gloves after the encounter.
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Cleveland
Coin Toss Catapults Ohioan to Town Mayor
An Ohio resident won the mayoralty after a coin flip, a humorous note on local politics and voter sentiment suggesting many ballots were decided by chance.
Salvation Army to feed 200 from Yuletide funds
Salvation Army sent checks of 65.32 each to fund a Yuletide meal for 200 people at Yuletide. Forty families, five in each, and other items are noted alongside a string of social and criminal anecdotes from the era.
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Salvation Army
Yuletide
Ned Norworth
168Th St
Bob Starrs
Playboys
Lenox Lohr
NBC
Niles Trommell
Stork Club
Mac Kriendler
California
Stork
Leon
Budget Cuts Hit New Deal Agencies in 1940
Washington reports the White House and budget director plan the heaviest New Deal budget reductions yet, targeting Civilian Conservation Corps and National Youth Administration along with Farm Security Administration and WPA. Grants in aid to states face a 10 percent cut, while regular department funds also shrink. Critics worry the moves propel campaign material ahead of the election, with officials already seeking other jobs.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
Apple
NYA
FSA
National Youth Administration
Farm Security Administration
WPA
Social Security Board
Oldline Research Bureaus
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Britain Underestimates Rhineland Significance in Europe
England failed for centuries to grasp the Rhine’s strategic value as a continental bulwark. Alfred Duff Cooper, ex first lord of the British Admiralty, reflects on this historical lesson. Joseph P Kennedy recalls Times Square wonder after London posting, while Howard Coonley notes domestic needs prevail despite European turmoil.
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England
Rhineland
Continent
Alfred Duff Cooper
Admiralty
Times Square
U. S
Joseph P. Kennedy
London
Engineers Ready for War Era Emergencies
Quote from Alexander G. Christie of the ASME stressing the imperative for American industry and engineers to be prepared for potential emergencies as the war abroad continues.
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Alexander G. Christie
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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