Operators Set December 30 As Deadline For Walkout
Washington December 21 The walkout threat by million nonoperating railway workers grows as a December 30 deadline is set after a subcommittee of unions discussed a strike date. President Roosevelt mediated with five operating carriers and clerks, telegraphers and others threaten to strike if wage demands are not met.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Een
George M. Harri
Brotherhood Railway
Pres
Harrison
Interstate Commerce Free
Stabiliza
Fred M. Vinson
James F
House Committee
Vinson
Transportation
B. Eastman
Nfeth F.D.R
White House
T. C. Cashen
A. F. of L.’s Switchmen’s Union
H. M. Fraser
The
Order of Railway Conductors
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Alvanley Johnson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
D. B. Robertson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman
Fenginemen
Penetro Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old fashioned style ad touts Penetro as a modern remedy for colds with chest pain coughing and nasal congestion. It claims fast relief both outside by counter-brite and inside by vaporization and promotes a double supply for 35 cents.
Army chaplain leads troops in song during bivouac
In Tennessee during maneuvers the Blue armored division praises chaplain Captain Grover Stillwagon for riding in moving trucks at night and singing with the troops. His favorite song is Pistol Packin Mama.
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Second Army
Tennessee
INS
Blue Armored
Grover Stillwagon
T Boys
Service Man Keeps Home Aids In Good Repair
The service man cannot come immediately due to rationed tires and trucks and many colleagues in uniform. He works daily to repair patch and assist, proud of serving and asks customers to call only when necessary and to care for equipment to avoid further mending.
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Duke Power
Local News and Holiday Notes from 1938
Enrollment in city schools rises as Chief Friddle warns motorists against late license tag purchases. High Point aids the needy with donations while a large supply stock for distribution is readied. Firemen showcase refurbished toys at the Exposition building. Personal notices cover Mrs. Bryant and children in St Louis, Mrs. Alber Mendez visiting, and Grace and Ruth Wood in Detroit. General France seeks to connect Germany to a spy ring. Governor Jes plans Christmas with his 80 year old father. NRA code adopted by cash and carry cleaners. Samuel Insull Sr must leave Greece by January 31.
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Seenabunt Sr Clumber
Friddle
High Point
France
Germany
Jes
Albemarle
Raleigh
NRA
Samuel Insull
Chicago
America
Greece
ACL Plans Inquiry Of Crash That Took 73 Lives Thursday
Atlantic Coast Line plans a Dec 27 inquiry at Rocky Mount into the Thursday collision near Lumberton that killed 73 and injured many. ICC inspectors will assist as railroad manager C C Sibley says the objective is to develop facts and assign responsibility. Army, Navy, and Red Cross figures are released for dead servicemen and civilians.
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ACL
Lumberton
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Rocky Mount
Here
Wilmington
C.C. Sibley
Interstate Commerce Commission
S.N. Mills
ICC
Bureau of Safety
Washington
Yes
Cross
Navy
Charleston
S.C
War Department
Orton
Red Cross
No Action On Promotions In Senate Key Military Nominations
Washington December 21 The Senate likely will send President Roosevelt's promotions list back to the White House without action. The package includes 14 officers led by Lt Gen George S Patton Jr and three more four stars Stillwell Somervell McNarney and Wainwright. Additional brigadiers Kenney Spaatz Bradley Eaker Harmon Eichelberger Clark face the same fate. Major Generals Handy and Smith are also affected.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
George S. Patton
Congress
White House
Patton
Joseph W. Stillwell
Brehon B. Somervell
Joseph T. McNarney
Jonathan M. Wainwright
George C. Kenney
Carl Spaatz
Omar N. Bradley
Ira i C. Eaker
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By Joseph A. Loftus
Mrs. D. C. Bryant
Peggy Jane
Junior
St. Louis
Bryant
Alber Mendez
New York
W. G.bradshaw
Grace
Ruth Wood
Detroit
Mich
Nellie Reece
Masons
Tussaints L’ouveture Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Furniture City Elks Lodge
Mars Hill
Earl Cross
Mars Hill Holiness Church
E. L. Rivers
Durham
N. C
W. M. Good
Daniel Brooks
F. O. Bass
N. L. Haywood
J. C., Cannon
Gearldine
Edith Tyson
Clarence Holt
Penn
Princess Love College
Maryland
Winston-Salem
Fred M. Hanes
Duke Medical School
H. C. Coburn, Jr
Fort Bragg
Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Wake Forest College
Allied
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Marines
Ee Arles
Fer
Chester
Wim
Men’s Sox
Relso
Melton Jackets
Melton
Charles
Dad
Chesterfield
Tot’s Leggin
Scooters
Toyland
Ular
White
Ward
Chenin
Main ST. High Point
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