Truth and justice hinge on uncovering truth says criminologist
Dr James Hepbrow, eminent criminologist, told a High Point College audience that crime controversy centers on reaching truth. He urged applying lie detectors, fingerprints, microscopes, and comparison cameras to trace crimes, and advocated trained, intelligent officers and scientific methods to reduce crime and improve justice.
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James Hepbrow
High Point College
Ben Bulla
James Hepn
Hepbrow
J. P. EB. Lindley
Valas
Gafney Pleads Guilty in Matrie Moody Murder Case
Clarence Gafney a High Point Negro pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the January 15 High Point stabbing death of his mother-in-law Mattie Moody. Judge Will Press deferred sentence as Gafney and two High Point officers testified the fatal assault arose from a quarrel between Gafney and his wife with Moody intervening.
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Greensboro
Clarence Gafney
High Point Negro
Mattie Moody
High Point
Will
Gafney
Moody
Nations purse new loans and export rules floated
China may receive an additional 20 million dollars while Finland has 10 million and China 25 million already obtained. Additional loans cap at 20 million per country. Export import advances apply only to non military US purchases. Cochineal bugs from Australia are clearing Cape Colony prickly pear and cactus.
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China
Finland
United States
Australia
Cape Colony
Miami Night Spots Closed in Anti-Gambling Crackdown
Florida state officials aided by the FBI filed injunctions against ten gambling venues in the Miami area. Among those targeted were Club Boheme, The Log Cabin, Pine Inn, Silver Moon, David's Bar, John C. Law, and Chrest's Bar in Hollywood and Hollywood Beach, with hearings set for Broward County court.
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State Attorney General’s
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Florida
Boheme
Miami Beach
Hollywood
Broward County
Lawrence A. Turett
Thomas J. Ellis
FBI
Club Boheme
Log Cabin
Fort Lauderdale
Pine Inn
Silver Moon
David’s Bar
John C. Law
Chrest’s
Hollywood Beach
Japan fears economic entanglement with China under Wang regime
Reports note official concern that a Japanese backed Chinese government under Wang Ching Wei could prolong the Chinese incident. Observers warn aid via economics and armed forces may clash with Wang's policy. General Shunroku Hata cites difficulty in detailing troop numbers, while the government pledges support for Wang's administration in military matters.
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China
Wang Ching-Wei
Japan
Wang Ching- Wei
Shunroku Hata
Chamberlain Defends War Council Value in Paris Meeting
Prime Minister states winter weather paused Allied actions and limited notable events. He describes the Paris supreme war council meeting as more valuable and business like, with Chamberlain among attendees.
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Germany
Supreme War Council
Paris
Chamberlain
Pelleys Change of Heart At House Hearing Sparks Debate
Silver Shirts leader Gerald L. Pelley shifts from criticism to full cooperation with the committee. Voorhis challenges him on Liberty magazine claims about Roosevelt and infantile paralysis funds. Chairman Dies ends questioning as Voorhis protests a magazine article about West Coast conditions.
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Liberty Magazine
Silver Shirt
Chicago Market Update Shows Mixed Dairy and Produce Data
February market notes show butter at 740,810 pounds and creamery scores around 92 with various percentages listed for local grain, carrots, and egg categories. Receipts include 10,233 eggs with fresh graded categories and local percentages.
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Chicago
Boy Scout Dream Ties Self to Chair for Help
In Marble Rock Iowa eleven year old Jack Weise practicing knots tied himself to a chair so tightly that he pulled the telephone receiver from its hook and had to summon aid to be freed.
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Marble Rock
Iowa
Jack Weise
Two Men Confess to Indiana Michigan Electric Bombings
Authorities say two of four men confessed to nine bombings of Indiana and Michigan Electric Company power lines causing 100000 dollars in damage. Freeman and Marks, both of Long Beach, were jailed in South Bend, with Lang held in Joliet and a fourth suspect in Michigan.
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Ind
Indiana and Michigan Electric Company
Michigan
James R. Fleming
Fort Wayne Monay
Joliet
Parish
Pat) Freeman
John A. Marks
Long Beach
Michigan City
Frank Lang
Freeman
Marks
Ill
M. J. Fornango
Flotilla Reports 473 Whales Caught in Far East Seas
A Vladivostok flotilla of whalers says it caught 473 whales in northern Far East seas in under six months. Japan universities sponsor a Young Men's Cultural Association to aid foreign students studying there.
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Russia
Far East
Universities and Colleges of
Japan
British Volunteers Ready to Head to Finland
London reports indicate the first contingent of British volunteers may depart for Finland next week. Hundreds of applicants are being enrolled by the Finnish legation, limited to men over 27 not slated for this year's army. Britain provides support with warplanes and material, while Finns supervise recruitment. George Gordon Vereker was named British minister to Finland, replacing T. M. Snow.
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Finland
Britain
R. A. Butler
House of Commons
George Gordon Vereker
Moscow
T. M. Snow
Britain Says Germans Sunk 409 Allied and Neutral Vessels
London reports Admiralty figures show 409 Allied and neutral merchant ships sunk since the war began. British spokesman rejects German tallies and confirms 925,044 tons lost, including 605,998 by British ships and 342,359 tons by neutrals.
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London
Britain
Riots and Air Attacks Across Finland and Karelia Reported
Reports describe Soviet aircraft in small patrols and raids on Kajaani Turku and rural areas. Civilian deaths reported and prisons shelled as Finns say Russians retreat from Salla. Russian artillery withdrawn. heavy guns pulled from the sector.
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Arctic
Salla
Turku
Markajarvi
Litlle
Boston Models Threaten Debs With Strip
Boston models threaten a strip-down strike if debs receive gowns from top shops for the February 19 beauty contest. Ruth Allen, captain of the models, vows to model in clothes as good as the debs or cancel the show to aid Polish relief.
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Boston
Ruth Allen
Deodorized Skunk Makes Neckpiece
Peeled apples can be kept by immersing in salt water until used.
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Leo Dunlap
Zanesville, O
Weather Update for North Carolina
In North Carolina increasing cloudiness with possible local rains. Mountains may see showers late tonight as it warms tonight and Friday across east and central areas, then colder Friday night. Winds shift from gentle to moderate south on Hatteras to Jacksonville. Sandy Hook to Hatters still variable then southwest with rain at night.
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North Carolina
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
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