Christmas fund rising beyond last year's total
The Enterprise Ten Neediest Cases Christmas fund surpassed last year’s total of 848 by a few cents as it approached the goal of 1,000. About 150.40 was raised yesterday by 850 attendees at a Broadhurst theater benefit, with Kiwanis giving 50 to start the drive. Tom Gilliam drives the campaign, aided by church classes and welfare agencies to aid High Point’s needy this Christmas.
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Broadhurst Theater
Tom Gilliam
Mr. Gilliam
Kiwanis Club
Gilliam
High Point
Christmas Seals Remain Suggested By Editorial
The paper notes it is not too late to use Christmas seals. It comments on rumors that Judge L R Varser would resign to the supreme court and discusses the widely unpopular Mitchell verdict. Charles M Schwab declares unprecedented prosperity in the industrial world, signaling strong steel business.
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Associated Press
L. R. Varser
Supreme Court
Charles M. Schwab
Notable Odds and Ends From Early 20th Century News
A collage of brief items reports on yearly damages from mths, flower pigment papers in London, a 30 mph car covering 22 feet in half a second, a St Paul schoolboy building a two volt motor in a ring, rubbers in match tips, a long train haul for coal output, pneumonia fatality rate, alleged noiseless plane, many squirrels swimming the Mississippi, South Africa locust exports, horsepower equals 74 watts, tides lagging 54 minutes daily, and a wedding where the best man was a woman.
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London
Eugene Reinbold
St. Paul
Washington, D. C
New Haven
Conn
Misissippi
Tlin
Wisconsin
South Africa
Holland
St. Louis
Raleigh Christmas Vacation Shortened This Year
The Raleigh Christmas vacation will last one week this year, a period of time far more generous than the time off many workers receive. This contrast highlights the disparity in holiday benefits across the workforce.
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Raleigh
Bank Wreck at Salisbury Faces Question of Responsibility
The account notes it would be odd for the Salisbury bank wreck to proceed to trial without determining who bears criminal responsibility, underscoring the quest for accountability in the incident.
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Salisbury
Davidson College Editor Removal Sequel Draws Attention
The successor editor, who wrote the objectionable article under a pen name, is the same man who authored the piece. The incident follows the faculty removal of the previous editor from the college student publication.
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Davidson College
Morrison signals another run if necessary this year
Ex Governor Morrison hints at entering the race again if necessary unless he can persuade a progressive force, preferably A. M. Scales, to join. It appears Morrison has decided to run.
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A. M. Scales
Rubber price probe in Congress over US demand surge
The House will investigate crude rubber costs in the United States amid a more than doubling price rise blamed on British market manipulation. The nation, as the largest rubber consumer, faces a potential holdup while ministers in High Point are contributing to a Monday church news page. The paper values sermons and aims for early church-news copy by Monday.
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House of Representatives
United States
High Point
Textile market activity rises in print cloths and new prices
The Textile World notes firmer activity in print cloths after price cuts yet a quiet market overall. Downward price readjustments across finished goods aim to set new pricing ahead of January jobber meetings in New York. Rayon mixtures continue to lead among novelty fabrics.
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Charlotte Observer
Textile World
Ecotton
New York
Varser Resigns from North Carolina Supreme Court
The resignation of Justice L R Varser from the North Carolina Supreme Court sparks debate over pay and tenure. The governor quickly appointed a capable replacement, but critics note the loss of a strong five member bench. The piece argues the court's growing importance amid industrial expansion and calls for competitive pay to attract top lawyers. It cautions against barriers that deter capable judges and endorses university studies of societal issues affecting the mill region.
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L. R. Varser
Supreme Court
Varser
North Carolina
Supreme Court of
Cotton Mills Refuse UNC Study Request Uniting Against Reform
North Carolina mill owners through their association declined University of North Carolina representatives access to a study of the cotton manufacturing industry. The move aimed to curb radicalism while signaling opposition to the Institute for Research and Social Science. The dispute highlights tensions between industry interests and reform efforts in the state.
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North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Institute For Researen
University
Morrison Turns On Gardner Strongly In Debated Session
Discussion centers on fundamentalism and an evolutionist series with Morrison pressing his stance. Representative Bowie predicts a railroad into the Post Provinces will be built and seeks to retire after a nomination next year. Willis B. Brogden is named to a supreme court vacancy as Judge Varser resigns.
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Ashe County
Currituck
General Assembly
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Legislative Service
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Bowis
Willis B. Brogden
Durham
Supreme Court
L. R. Varser
Gates County
A. W. McLean
Raleigh
Morning Herald
Brogden
Varser
Lumberton
Succession Shifts as Judge Varser to Lumberton Firm
March moved Judge Varser to join the McIntyre Lawrence and Proctor firm in Lumberton after Stacy's promotion to chief justice and Hoke’s succession. Stephen McIntyre’s death prompts the change. Varser plans to leave January first for Lumberton. Judge Brogden will fill the vacancy when the spring term opens. Governor McLean praises Varser’s bench work and names Brogden as successor in waiting.
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Lumberton
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Brogden
McLean Jin
Supreme Court
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Clarkson
Morrison
Varse
Court testimony on Shenandoah overloading and calcium chloride risks
The witness stated Shenandoah carried calcium chloride and could corrode wreckage. Major Leonard noted Col Mitchell’s claim the ship was about 50 percent overweight and 60 percent reduced in air ability. The witness admitted alarm about aviation becoming a public question beyond the armed services.
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Leonard
Mitchell
Army
Navy
Mitchellinvolved in Shenandoah inquiry and New York post
Washington dispatch reports Colonel William Mitchell testifying on the Shenandoah crash as the naval court of inquiry reconvenes. Secretary Davis seeks unity in the army post verdict while Mitchell faces a possible New York police commissioner post and broad postwar reorganization tensions among chemical, transport, and tank units.
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New York
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Chicago
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Illinois
John Brown
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Infantry
New Orleans Cotton Opens Easy on Larger Ginnings
The New Orleans cotton market opened easy as cables fell and a Census Bureau tally showed 14,826,452 bales ginned to December 13. By mid-morning January futures stood at 18.48, March 18.14, and May 17.85, with prices dipping 8 to 14 points before rallying to recover nine to eleven points and steadying after the first half hour.
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New Orleans
Census Bureau
Roads in Brazil Largely Suitable for Automobile Traffic
A report notes that more than half of Brazil's roads are suitable for car travel. It outlines the distribution of road quality and implies broad accessibility for motorists across the country.
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Brazil
Putz Display by Moravian at YWCA Draws Visitors
The Moravian Putz at the Commerce street YWCA welcomes the public, especially children, to view a Christmas landscape with a large tree, nativity, stream and mill wheel, shepherds and animals. Mrs. West Idol and Mrs. W A Idol helped arrange it, with Miss Matson inviting newcomers to see the scene.
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Commerce Street
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Jesus
Miss Matson
City considers paying moving wall cost on Main Street
City council adjourned session discusses contractor charge of 1425 dollars for moving a wall to align with a new building line on South Main Street erected by A. Sherrod. Gray Concrete Co. of Thomasville builds. investigation ordered.
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South Main Street
A. Sherrod
Sherrod
E. T. Hedrick
Pickett
Kennel Club
Dyer
Rodney Snow
Commerce Street
Tomlinson Street
Jacob Avenue
Democratic Drive Opens Tariff Revision Push in House
In Washington on December 19 AP reports the Democratic drive to revise tariffs began with bills to repeal or cut rates. Rep Oldfield of Arkansas introduced a bill to repeal 53 cents a ton duty on Canadian coal due to anthracite suspension. He and Rep Hull plan further measures to reduce imports including textile duties and a textile industry investigation.
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House
Representative Oldfield
Arkansas
Canada
Oldfield
Hull
Tennessee
Democratic National Committee
Greatest Gathering of Young Christian Men at High Point Banquet
Luke Rader, formerly of Oregon and now in Atlanta, Ga., will deliver the chief address at the Gang’s second banquet at the Country club tomorrow at 7. Officers announce transportation for non drivers and members should meet Emerywood 8. C. Clark at North Main and Washington streets.
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Country Club
Luke Rader
Oregon
Atlanta
Rader
America
Paul Rader
Chicago
Emerywood
8. C. Clark
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Washington Streets
Heflin Pushes Abolition If Cotton Exchanges Not Regulated
Senator Heflin of Alabama called in the Senate for abolishing the cotton exchanges unless regulation stops them from driving cotton prices down at the farmer’s expense. He said after Christmas he hopes to amend the cotton futures act to secure a square deal for producers.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Frau Weigrube Cleared in Chicken Theft Case
Erna Weigrube, a 257 pound resident, was not punished after a jury found she could not squeeze through gates or climb the fence while stealing five chickens from a neighbor. The trial examined the two backyards before reaching the verdict.
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Erna Weigrube
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