Hook Refuses to Concede Link to Pelley Records
Representative Hook of Michigan told a House rules subcommittee that even if the documents linking William Dudley Pelley to un American activities were forged their inclusion in the Congressional Record would still violate House rules. He testified as the first witness in Hoffa’s effort to expunge the serial from the Record.
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Washington
D., Mich
Tex
House
William Dudley Pelley
Silver Rt
Ook
Hoffa
Mich
Offman
Giovanni the Pickpocket Star of New York Hotels
Hungarian Giovanni, once a trapeze performer, built a fortune as a master pickpocket in New York swank hotels. He lifts watches wallets and suspenders from men, even from policemen, boasting travels from the king of England to the Aga Khan, speaks 14 languages, and once outsmarted a cop with his own summons book and watch.
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Giovanni
New York
Andy Anderson
England
Aga Kahn
Central Park
Dies Inquiry Sparks Debate Over Remarks on Ill Member
Hoffman told the committee that even if documents were genuine the remarks about Dies were improper as the member was absent and ill. He said the comments linked Dies to trickery and to subverting House authority and warned that Congressional Record publications gave undue weight to the charges.
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Hook
Dies
House
Hoffman
Congressional Record
Dies Committee
Entente Balkans Aim to Preserve Independence and Unity
The conference outlines aims to maintain positions in the present conflict, safeguard each nation’s independence, foster friendly ties with neighbors, and strengthen Balkan economic and communications bonds. It also notes a seven year prolongation of the Balkan pact starting October 2, 1941, while Berlin claims the results reject British aims.
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Europe
Balkan
Entente
Berlin
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Germany
Wisehaupt Series Lecture Tickets in High Demand
Wisehaupt talks on married life and conflict offering practical ideas to improve personal and business life. Free lecture tickets are limited but call Miss Polly Lambeth at 4566 to apply for admission and secure a seat.
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Wisehaupt
Polly Lambeth
Raids Target Rural Areas Near Lake Saima and Viipuri Cathedral Ruins
Reported bombing raids hit fields and farms around Lake Saima with missiles falling in darkness. Finns vow resistance as Viipuri loses its 17th century cathedral, famed stained glass, art treasures, and one of Europe's largest organs amid ruins.
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Lake Saima
Viipuri
Europe
Senate Debates Federal Agencies Budget Fight
Congress marks time as the Democratic National Committee arranges for its convention. The Senate will test support for economy advocates with a $1,138,675,000 request for independent federal agencies. House cuts to Agriculture funds face Senate opposition with $722,001,084 slated for next year. The State Department trade pact authority expires June 12 unless renewed.
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State Department
Congress
Democratic National Committee
Senate
House
Agriculture Department
Broughton to Address Greensboro Class Teachers
J. M. Broughton, Democratic governor candidate, will speak at a Greensboro classroom teachers meeting at Central Junior High School tonight. The session begins at 8 o'clock and High Point teachers were invited to attend.
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Broughton
Greensboro
High Point
Central Junior High School
J. M. Broughton
Golden West Cowboys Set for Paramount Theatre Appearance
The Golden West Cowboys, famed on radio and screen, visit Paramount Theatre Friday February 9 for a modern Western show. They tour nationwide, returning to WSM and the Grand Ole Opry after filming Gold Mine in the Sky with Gene Autry.
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Paramount Theatre
Rockies
Gene Autry
Hollywood
Golden West Cowboys
Tennessee
WSM
Grand Ole Opry
The
Opry
Farley Confidence Upbeat in Democratic Convention Bid
Farley urged a united front to keep independent voters loyal to the Democratic cause as the party debates convention city and date. Quayle claimed funds from Jackson Day Dinner pledges could sustain activities until the convention. San Francisco offered up to 235000, Philadelphia about 125000, Chicago less than 325000, while Garner greeted delegates and Farley named a resolutions committee.
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Democratic National Committee
Democratic Committee
Quayle
Lucretia Grady
California
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Garner
Farley
David EB. Fitzgerald
Connecticut
Lynn Brodrick
Kansas
William H. Good
New York
Local Union Hall May Be Condemned
City Building Inspector E. K. Ingram moved toward condemnation of the North Wrenn Street headquarters used by textile and furniture workers unions. Trustees of the bankrupt R. R. Ragan estate were warned to repair a decayed column or face condemnation proceedings after an inspection led by Ingram and officials. The lease runs about 11 months and the building is deemed unsafe without the repair.
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Wrenn Street
Textile
E. K. Ingram
R. R. Ragan
Ingram
C.S. Canady
Public Works
S. H. St
British ships hit by bombing and gunfire in North Sea actions
Reports list British steamers Harley Kildale Corlanil Yewdale damaged by bombs or machine guns. Greek Nicolaou Zografia and Swedish Meptainen reached port with limited casualties. Belgian Charlotte crews largely missing. German airmen deaths and bomber losses noted along with Harlech Castle rescue. Also notes on polar reindeer and Samoan infant swimming lessons.
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Harley
Royal Air Force
Kildale
Corlanil
Yewdale
Nicolaou Zografia
Meptainen
Charlotte
Land
Lloyd's Register
Drubridge Bay
Northumberland
Tynemouth
Harlech Castle
North Sea
Local Southern States Weather Showers and Warm Up Across Regions
Cloudy with occasional rain tonight and Tuesday across North and South Carolina and Georgia. Virginia shows rain in the southeast and snow or rain in the west and north with rising temperatures in the southeast. Coastal winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville and Sandy Hook to Hatteras vary from gentle to fresh, turning easterly by Tuesday with overcast skies and rain.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
Guilford County Halts Action On School Building Plan Move
Guilford County commissioners postponed a decision on using 16000 to add to WPA funds and private gifts for Guilford College Public School facilities including a gymnasium a vocational building and two classrooms. The project is valued around 40000 with WPA labor and local pledges plus 3000 more sought.
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Greensboro
Guilford County Commissioners
WPA
Guilford College
Board of Commissioners
Archdale-Trinity Sanitary District
George B. Craven
High Point
Moose Lodge Moves Headquarters to 210 North Main
The High Point Chapter of the Loyal Order of Moose relocated its headquarters to 210 North Main Street to access larger quarters. The first meeting in the new rooms is set for tomorrow night at 7 20, with the old lodge location previously above the Perpetual Building and Loan Association.
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High Point
The
Loyal Order of Moose
North Main Street
Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Cardiff Adopts French Town Forbach at War’s End
Cardiff Wales has adopted the French frontier town of Forbach and will assist residents after the war to help restore normal life. The agreement aims to aid in postwar recovery and resettlement and to strengthen Franco British ties.
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Cardiff
Wales
Forbach
Local Dial System Differs From Kernersville Setup
North State Telephone officials say the High Point dial system is a different and more efficient type than the one abandoned in Kernersville. Robins Tilden notes the High Point system is vastly different and superior to the former Kernersville arrangement.
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North State Telephone Company
Kernersville
Robins Tilden
Blood transfusion tested in South Africa as leprosy cure
A South Africa based medical effort reports using blood transfusion as a potential treatment for leprosy. Early trials aim to assess safety and effectiveness, with researchers monitoring patient responses and outcomes.
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South Africa
Burmah expands tung oil production by tung tree planting
Burmah is increasing tung oil output used in paints and varnishes with one company planting 4,000 tung trees to boost supplies.
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Burmah
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