Bomb damages magistrate home near Danville
A dynamite blast wrecked the front porch of Magistrate R S Fitts near Schoolfield Virginia. The magistrate his wife and two grandchildren were uninjured as two cars fled after the explosion. Fitts had warned of militia protection following his support for sending troops to end a textile strike at Dan River mills. Damage estimated at about 500 dollars.
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R. S. Fitts
Damvilla
Schoolfield
Philip
Patricia
S. Fitts, Jr
Fitts
Pollard
Dan River
Four Die In Eureka II Explosion Off Miami Beach
Four lives were lost when the Eureka II exploded and caught fire near Miami Beach. One more person was missing as 130 of 155 passengers were rescued, with three bodies recovered and a fourth believed aboard a disabled fishing craft.
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Miami Beach
Fla
H. C. Grimm
McCook
Neb
Clarence Vine
Haverhill
Mass
Mamie Sawyer
Miami
Lois Anne
Dorothea
Marine Gardens
Cape Fear Bridge Collapses With Two Injured In Lillington
Highway engineers investigate the 50 foot span collapse on Cape Fear river bridge. Neill Ross 22 and Thomas Jones 35, both from Lillington, were injured. a tobacco truck halted at the scene to prevent further wreckage.
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Lillington
N. C
Cape Fear River
Raleigh
Neill Ross
Ross
Thomas Jones
Jones
Roosevelt Martin
Martin
Erwin
Rebels Make Second Bid for Power in Three Days
Reported by The Associated Press rebels again attempted to seize control in Spain amid martial law across the kingdom. Alacala Zamora proclaimed president as King Alfonso’s grip on the crown appeared to wobble while Madrid troops wavering and labor clashes in Bilbao and San Sebastian left several dead.
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Hunan
Yangtse
Shasi
Tsingshih
Lichow
Ningtu
Kingsi-Fukien
Finland
Hoihow
Hainan Island
Associated Press
Spain
Alacalia Zamora Presiden
Alfonso
Madrid Garriso
Bilbao
San Noheataeel
Joe
Federa
Leas
Madrid
Committee Stays Action On Hoover Nominations To Power Commission
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee approved four of President Hoover's nominees to the power commission and postponed action on Frank R. McNinch. George Otis Smith of Maine as chairman Ralph Williamson of Washington Marcel Garland of Louisiana and Claude Draper of Wyoming were approved though some lawmakers signaled possible senate opposition. Williamson and Draper passed without objection Garland was 13 to 4 Smith 11 to 1 with possible future opposition. McNinch's confirmation was delayed awaiting North Carolina's new senator Cameron Morrison.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Hoover
Power Commission
Frank R. McNineh
North Carolina
George Otis Smith
Maine
Ralph B. Williamson
Marcel Garland
Louisiana
Claude JL. Draper
Wyoming
Senate
Williamson
Draper
Garland
Smith
McNinch
Cameron Morrison
Brevard Banking Company Closes Amid Asset Conservation
The Brevard Banking Company in Transylvania county closed its doors at 11 am as a temporary measure to conserve assets. Total resources were 1,601,249.40 with deposits 328,514.72 subject to check, 295,603 savings, and 502,948 in certificates. County deposits totaled 581.85 and the town of Brevard held 80,000. Capital stood at 1,108,090 with a 735,000 surplus per state records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brevard
Brevard Banking Company
Transylvania County
Prevard
State Corporation Commission
One Dead and Others Injured in Wreck at Raynham
A truck from Dillon South Carolina collided with a car carrying Arthur Ford of New York his sister Edith 23 and Grace Harrington of New York near Raynham Lumberton killing Miss Ford instantly injuring Miss Harrington who remains in critical condition and leaving Arthur Ford with minor injuries. The driver escaped unhurt and witnesses say the truck was on the wrong side of the road as the Ford car entered a filling station.
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Lumberton
Raynham
W. D. Buie
Dillon
S. C
Arthur Ford
New York
Edith
Grace Harrington
Miss Ford
Fords
Miss Harrington
Olanta
Mars Hill Bank Closes to Protect Depositors
Mars Hill Bank was closed today by its board to protect depositors. N W Anderson serves as president and N S Whitaker as cashier. Officials plan a conference in Asheville with G N Henson of the state banking department and may decide on reopening. The bank reports deposits of 163010 with a 15000 capital and 19000 in surplus and undivided profits.
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Mars Hill
Bank of Mars Hill
Asheville
G. N. Henson
State Banking Department
N. W. Anderson
N. S. Whitaker
State Corporation Commission
Cotton Breaks To Lowest Since War
New York trading saw cotton futures drop sharply with prices breaking by about 1 to 1.2 dollars to set new seasonal lows and fresh lows since World War I. Active buying and short covering emerged at the lower levels while some demand persisted for a reaction. most contracts fell below 1 cent a pound except July and October, with May around 9.83 cents versus 10.10 prior close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Radio stations denied power increase to 50 000 watts
Four stations WWJ Detroit WREC Memphis WCEL Chicago and WTMJ Milwaukee would be denied permission to increase power to 50 000 watts. The examiner's report to the radio commission announced today.
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Washington
WWJ
Detroit
WREC
Memphis
WCEL
Chicago
WTMJ
Milwaukee
Radio Commission
Change From Left To Right Handers Causes Cross-Eyes
In Omaha on December 15 AP reports Dr. George Cortal of Syracuse warned that attempting to switch children from left to right handedness or vice versa may cause cross-eyed conditions. The belief was presented in a paper read by Dr. William Feinbloom of Brooklyn at the American College of Optometry meeting.
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Omaha
Neb
George Cortal
Syracuse
N. Y
American College of Optometry
Ocertal
William Feinbloom
Brooklyn
Senate Delays Emergency Job Funds Agreement
In Washington the Senate set aside the tentative accord between Senate and House conferees on an emergency 116 million employment appropriation. Debate focused on Senator Robinson's amendment to curb presidential spending power, with Dill pressuring to keep the Robinson provision and Alabama flood aid funds debated amid warnings by critics.
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Washington
Borah
Senate
House
Robinson
Hoover
Simmons
North Carolina
Jones
Black
Alabama
Weaverville Bank Fails to Open in Morning Plan
Weaverville North Carolina December 15 Farmers and Traders Bank failed to open this morning. Directors moved to conserve assets for depositors protection. Bank listed resources 408000 dollars and deposits 361000 dollars in latest September 24 statement. Weaverville president was Ba Weaver with J Fred Reeves as active vice president.
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Weaverville
N. C
Farmers and Traders Bank
Buncombe County
Weaver
J. Fred Reeves
New Bank At Tryon Being Organized
Tryon North Carolina December 15 Proposals for a new bank in Tryon moved forward with a meeting set for 10 o clock this morning. Stock subscriptions were nearly enough by Saturday night to assure success. The town has lacked banking facilities since the last local bank closed amid earlier western North Carolina bank failures.
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Tryon
N. C
North Carolina
Courageous U S Business Largely Survives Recession
A national business survey led by Julius H. Barnes finds American industry adapting to recession conditions with balanced production and consumption. While retail trade fell seven percent and foreign trade declined, overall trade volume remains large with some industries outperforming the average due to management courage and initiative. Savings rose with Christmas funds surpassing 600 million and life insurance at a high annual total. Construction dropped sharply as private activity fell while public works rose.
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Barnes
Oyenaaer
Barber Shop Talk Unemployment Aid In Houston
Barber shop chatter in Houston focuses on jobs for the unemployed. In 260 Master Barbers' Association shops, barbers ask each customer about possible openings and shop owners urge barbers to canvass their neighborhoods for employment leads.
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Houston
Tex
Master Barbers’ Association
Prince of Wales to Broadcast Tuesday
The Prince of Wales will address listeners Tuesday after noon in his third overseas radio speech this year. The 20 minute talk from London will be retransmitted by WABC and WIZ networks starting at 4 40 PM if short wave conditions permit. He speaks before the United Kingdom Guild Hall sales managers association at Guild Hall.
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New York
America
Prince of Wales
London
WABC
WIZ
Atlantic
Incorporated Sales Managers Association of
United Kingdom
Guild Hall
Morrison to Take His Seat at Once
Former Governor Cameron Morrison, named to fill the North Carolina Senate seat after Senator Overman’s death, received his commission in Charlotte. He plans to take the oath Wednesday and depart for Washington, with Baxter Durham leading the Raleigh delegation. Morrison may delay organizing his office until Congress reconvenes after the holidays.
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Charlotte
Cameron Morrison
North Carolina
Washington
Baxter Durham
Raleigh
Morrison
O. Max Gardner
Lee S. Overman
Congress
Film Stars Homes Destroyed By Fire Malibu Fire Loss Estimated
An explosion and fire at Malibu Beach destroyed the homes of 18 motion picture players in the early hours. Fire officials estimate the loss at 806000 dollars as stars and residents fled in night clothes.
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Los Angeles
Malibu
Broad River ordered to run Columbia street cars again
Washington December 15. The Broad River Power Company was ordered by the supreme court to resume operation of Columbia street railways for a second time. The court upheld the state claim that operation must continue as long as the company held other franchises acquired in the same transaction.
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Washington
Broad River Power Company
Supreme Court
Columbia
D. C
Columbia Railway and Gas and Electric Company
Broad River Company
State Supreme Court
Federal Supreme Court
Santa's Visit Helps Empty Stocking Fund Progress
Donations totaling 95.73 today raise the Empty Stocking Fund in High Point to 1 707 28. The High School Glee Club concert under L L Stookey added 47 73. George T Penny and wife send 28.00 with praise and offer more if needed. A mother of four with husband jailed faces Christmas hardship and aid is sought.
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Enterprise
L. L. Stookey
George T.piece
High Point Enterprise
High Point
North Carolina
Geo. T. Penny
Snow and sleet plunge Midwest into winter
Snow and sleet spread across Oklahoma Kansas Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico with freezing temperatures and strong north winds. Blackwell roads were blocked and cars abandoned as Arkansas City reported four inches of snow. Forecasters warned of more snow and lower temperatures today as cattle feeders rushed feed to stranded livestock.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Texas Panhandle
Blackwell
Arkansas City
Kans
Ohio Soprano and New York Baritone Audition Winners
A Dayton Ohio soprano and a New York baritone won the fourth national radio audition finals sponsored by the Atwater Kent foundation over NBC. Carol Deis and Raoul E. Nadeau claimed first prizes in women’s and men’s classes. Each received 5000 dollars, a gold decoration, and two years of conservatory tuition. Deis sang India Bell Song and Nadeau Vision Fugitive.
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New York
Dayton
Ohio
Carol Deis
Raoul E. Nadeau
Atwater Kent Foundation
National Broadcasting System
Fach
Delegation Seeks Immediate Relief Legislation in Washington
A group of workers' representatives and socialists led by Norman Thomas urged Congress for quick relief. They asked for 500 million dollars to match relief funds, 100 million for state unemployment aid, and accelerated public works. Police prepared for a potential demonstration as the delegation planned to visit lawmakers and then the White House.
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Washington
Dec
Norman Thomas
Jones
Senate Appropriations Committee
Hcanse
White House
Three Negroes Sentenced for Attack on Boy Scout Myers
Three Charlotte youths Gary James Thomas and Thomas Carson confessed to assaulting 14 year old John Springs Myers as he returned from target practice. Myers, shot four times, is hospitalized but recovering. Judge Henry Grady sentenced them to 15 years each in state prison amid a citywide crackdown on crime.
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Charlotte
N. C
Dee. Lo
Hame
Raleigh
Henry Grady
Myers
American Legion
Christmas Gift Rush For Father Ends With Neckties
A family delays buying gifts until the last day and ends up giving neckties to the father. The piece urges shoppers to act now and choose gifts more wisely to avoid a rushed, poor choice in neckwear.
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Bather
Father
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