Morrison Gets No Objection To McNinch Confirmation In Senate
Senator Morrison of North Carolina said he has no objections to the confirmation of R. McNinch to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Senate committee planned a vote this afternoon after delays awaiting Morrison's arrival. Josiah Bailey attends the ceremony as Morrison is sworn in to succeed Overman.
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McNinch
Tate
Washington
Nator Morrison
North Carolina
Collins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Rank R. MecNinch
The
Poor Commission
Ardner
Simons
Morrison
Bai
Moses
House
Josiah Bailey
Simmons
Heavy snow paralyzes Carolinas traffic and mail service
The Carolinas experience their heaviest December snow in years with 10 to 16 inch drifts, halting planes, trains, buses and much car travel. Raleigh Greensboro Charlotte and Anderson see disrupted streetcar service and dangerous highways while rail and mail movement remain uneven and airports suspend further southbound flights.
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Carolinas
Charlotte
Two States
Raleigh
Greensboro
Washington
North Carolina
Anderson
S. C
Lenoir
Salisbury
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Hickory
Ashe
Supreme Court To Review Ruling Against Dry Law
The United States plans an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court from Judge William Clark's ruling in New Jersey declaring the 18th amendment invalid. The Justice Department, after talks with top officials, says the case will be set for early argument. Prohibition enforcement in New Jersey continues under Woodcock's directive.
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Supreme Court
New Jersey
Washington
William Clark
Justice Department
Mitchell
Youngquist
Philip Forman
United States
Newark
Howard T. Jones
Prohibition
Woodcock
Louis J. Tutt
Clark
Christmas may be a dull holiday for Buncombe teachers
Asheville reports county officers must raise funds today to pay December salaries as banks and fire companies lost public funds. The county board of education and commissioners meet to discuss payroll plans while city schools face the same issues. Superintendent A C Reynolds hopes teachers will continue teaching without pay until a payroll solution is found.
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Asheville
Buncombe County
Central Bank
County Board of Education and County Commission
Harry Plummer
A. C. Reynolds
Cuban Aviator Passes Through Savannah En Route To Cuba
One of two Cuban aviators forced down near Drayton Hall yesterday on a flight from New York to Cuba rode an Atlantic Coast Line train through Savannah this morning en route to Jacksonville, Florida.
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Savannah
Drayton Hall
New York
Cuba
Atantic Coast Line
Jacksonville
Fla
Poincare’s Condition Reported Improved in Paris
Paris December 17 doctors issued a bulletin saying former president Poincare is improved after a vascular spasm last Saturday. The statement notes progress justifying hopeful outlook for recovery and is signed by Dr Bowin and Dr Guillain.
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Paris
M. Poincare
Bowin
Guillain
Danville Strikers Case Postponed In Va Mills
In Danville Virginia a preliminary hearing for ten men charged with attacking C W McKellar a non union mill worker on December 8 was postponed to Monday. McKellar who had been in hospital was not able to appear. A second group faces unlawful assembly charges connected with mass picketing. Snow IT inches deep since 4 am blankets the strike area as mills remain quiet.
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C. W. McKellar
Dan River Mills
McKellar
W. E. Simpson
W. M. Patton
J. C. Sage
L. H. Carter
L. H. Payne
J. Bury
W. L. Fitzgerald
J. C. Huff
M. J. Seism
J. W. Duffy
Memorial Services At Duke For Late Senator Overman
Duke University held memorial services for its distinguished alumnus Senator Lee S. Overman who died last week in Washington. Dr. Robert L. Flowers praised him as a Christian gentleman and a representative of the best of southern life.
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Durham
Duke University
Lee S. Overman
Washington
Robert L. Flowers
Durham Father Dies Battling Snow for Kids
Durham county man George Wilson collapsed and died of a heart attack while attempting to take his children to school during a heavy snow storm.
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Durham
George Wilson
Durham County
Painter Confesses to Oak Street Cafe Robbery
Raymond Ragan, 22, a Greensboro painter, admitted his role in the Oak Street Cafe holdup of about 700 dollars. He toward to accompany officers to High Point to disclose loot locations, confessing to Officer C. R. Whitlow before superior court appearances in Greensboro after prior binding over in High Point.
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Raymond Ragan
A. J. Sowers
Oak Street
Greensboro
High Point
Ragan
C. R. Whitlow
Michael Schenck
Lewis Teague
Mysterious murder shocks Marysville teacher Velma Colter
In Marysville Missouri a 19 year old teacher Velma Colter was found beaten to death in a country schoolhouse. Bloodstained clothing lay near the body and fingerprints were reported by coroner Dr. C D Humberd. Sheriff Harve England said Miss Colter was last seen alone in the building after 4 pm and a nearby farmer Will New recalled a stranger loitering on the grounds.
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Marysvile
Velma Colter
T. H. Thompson
C. D. Humberd
Harve England
Miss Colter
Will New
Citizens National at Gastonia Reports Heavy Deposits
In Gastonia on December 17 the Citizens National Bank reopened and within three hours deposits surpassed withdrawals by over 80 000 dollars officials said. Only four small withdrawals occurred while many new accounts were opened as county bank closings last week left the institution with higher deposits.
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Gastonia
Citizens National Bank
Gaston County
City Schools Close For Christmas Holidays In High Point
The High Point city school board canceled sessions today due to an unexpected snow storm, delaying the Christmas break they had planned to end Friday. Reopening date to be announced in coming days. junior high reported 50 percent attendance, senior high about 40 percent, elementary 29 to 6 percent.
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High Point
T. Wingate Andrews
Andrews
Californian Would Bar Einstein On Pacifist Grounds
Los Angeles report notes Dr. A. D. Houghton of the American Legion proposes barring Albert Einstein from visiting California. He criticizes Einstein as a pacifist and a propagandist who undermines the country’s best interests.
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Los Angeles
Dec
Albert Einstein
A. D. Houghton
American Legion
California
Junior High Operetta Postponed After Holidays
The Junior high operetta scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed until after the holidays due to the city schools closing today.
Local Woman Tries To Take Her Own Life
Mrs. Ruth Davis, wife of a Davidson County prisoner, attempted suicide after learning a parole denial for her husband. She ingested bichloride of mercury at her mother’s home and was hospitalized in serious condition, with doctors warning a week to ten days for a clear outcome. Davis was convicted in February 1950 of breaking and entering and given an eight to ten year term. clemency was sought but denied by Odus M. Mull, the executive counsel.
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Ruth Davis
Davidson County
Clara E. Strayhorn
West Russell Street
Davis
Odus M. Mull
Two Weldon Banks Shut Temporarily
Two Weldon banks suspended payments and the Scotland County Savings Bank in Laurinburg closed. Citizens Bank of Burnsville also shut yesterday. Bank of Weldon and Weldon Bank and Trust Company suspended operations leaving Weldon without a functioning bank. Officials seek reopening talks.
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Weldon
Bank of Weldon
Weldon Bank and Trust Company
John Mitchell
Record NC auto deaths hit 102 in November
North Carolina highway fatalities rose to 102 in November, a record, with 404 seriously injured across 303 accidents. Major Sprague Silver cites growing totals since 1927 laws and calls for tougher rules and enforcement to curb the rising toll.
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J.C. Baskervill
Raleigh
North Carolina
Sprague Silver
Motor Vehicle Bureau
State Department of Revenue
Major Silver
Touching Appeals To Empty Stocking Fund
Two moving letters appeal for help as the Empty Stocking Fund collects Christmas donations. Nine gifts totaling 34 are added today, bringing the grand total to 1,881.28 with 1,794.23 previously reported. Donors include local churches, individuals, and service stations, urging readers to contribute soon.
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Christimas
Guatemalan Revolt Report Provisional Government Formed
New York AP dispatches say Guatemala has a provisional government with General Manuel Orellana as president. The former war minister was killed yesterday and the capital reported quiet today.
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New York
Guatemala
Manuel Orellana
Guatemala Junta Takes Control After Ouster Claim
A government message from Guatemala reports President Palma overthrown and military junta in control. General Manro de Leon, former minister of war, was killed in the fighting, with tranquility said to prevail afterward.
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Washington
Recinos
Guatemala
Palma
Rodriguez Peteta
Manro de Leon
Highway Closures Not Yet Reported By State Commission
The North Carolina Highway Commission had not been notified by mid afternoon of any road closings despite 16 to 18 inches of snow in the seventh and eighth districts. Chief engineer John D. Waldrop said Winston-Salem and Marion districts reported the heaviest snows, crews working to clear arteries, with local forces to aid where needed.
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Raleigh
Dec
State Highway Commission
John D. Waldrop
Winston-Salem
Marion
Young Dems appoint Edvie Gill executive secretary
Edvie Gill of Laurinburg, a member of the North Carolina House from Scotland County, is named executive secretary of the North Carolina Young People's Democratic Organization. Tyree Taylor, state chairman, announced the appointment today.
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Young Dems
Raleigh
Edvie Gill
Lauriaburg
State House of Representatives
Scotland County
North Carolina Young Peoples Democratic Organization
Tyre
Taylor
Anb Enticed
Storm Warning Issued From Wilmington to Virginia Capes
The weather bureau issued a storm advisory at 9:30 a m for areas north of Wilmington North Carolina to the Virginia Capes. A disturbance over northeastern Florida moves northeast with increasing intensity bringing strong northeast winds this afternoon and tonight from Jacksonville to Charleston.
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N. C
Virginia Capes
Florida
Jacksonville
Charleston
Christmas Gift Guide for Her From The Store Window
A playful holiday note urges shoppers to buy gifts early for women. It jokes that last minute wrapping on Christmas Eve brings stress, urging readers to choose Gilbert items now while supplies last.
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Gill
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