Cotton surplus looms as 26 million bales foreseen in Southland
Dr. G W Forster of State College warns the 1932 cotton supply may reach about 26 million bales, with 13.2 million as carryover. He notes potential price pressure from high supply, weak foreign demand, and exports dipping in late 1931. Forecasts cite production near 13–14 million and a large carryover, amid government price discussions.
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Sir Walter Hotel Maaleich
Fel
G. W. Forster
Department of Agricultural Economics
State College
Forster
Germany
Great Britain
American Pastor Blames Japan For Shanghai Strife
Rev Emory Luccock pastor of the Shanghai Community Church states that the majority of United States citizens in Shanghai condemn Japan as waging an unwarranted war of aggression. He cites unanimous American indignation at Japan's actions in Shanghai and dismisses Tokyo's air raids and Hongkew terrorism as unconvincing.
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Shanghai
Prin
Emory Luccock
United States
Luccock
Japan
Hongkew
International Settlement
Writers Protest Beating of Waldo Frank and Taub
Thirteen prominent writers educators and sociologists signed a protest condemning the kidnapping of Waldo Frank and Allan Taub from Pinesville Kentucky. The statement alleges they were brutally beaten about the face with automobile jacks by deputies and calls the act a brazen violation of constitutional rights.
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New York
Waldo Frank
Allan Taub
Pinesville
Floyd Dell
Theodore Dreiser
Fanny Hurst
John Dewey
Washingtons Private Life At Mount Vernon Revealed
Washington focused on Patsy and John Parke Custis health education and property. Patsy received a special tutor to help epilepsy. A shock from virgin cake affected him. He sent his stepson to King's Godlene in New York. Martha supervised Mr Vernon and hosted frequent house parties. Washington’s national duties brought many guests while Martha stayed with him in camp whenever possible. Tomorrow: Early military experience.
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Washington
Patsy
John Parke Custis
King's Godlene
New York
Martha
Vernon
Bows and Arrows Used in Chinese Warfare Through 1911
The article notes that bows and arrows remained functional weapons in China as late as 1911, reflecting a long persistence of traditional arms alongside modern military changes.
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China
Jury Finds Mellie Latham’s Death Natural
Coroner’s inquest in Thomasville returns a unanimous verdict that Mellie Latham a 16 year old girl died of natural causes after sudden illness at her home on Dillon street near Amazon mills. Witnesses noted family disagreement but jurors ruled no foul play.
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Mellie Latham
Willis L. Latham
Dillon Street
Amazon Mills
Arvil Latham
Latham
Divorce Rate Roughly One Per Six Marriages in U S
In the United States the divorce rate is about one divorce for every six marriages, indicating a substantial portion of unions end in separation. The statistic reflects widespread marital outcomes across regions and demographics.
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United States
Largest towel maker anchors Kannapolis plant in North Carolina
The world's largest towel manufacturer operates a major plant in Kannapolis North Carolina. The facility serves as a key production and employment hub for the region, reflecting the prominence of textile industry in the area.
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Kannapolis, N. C
Accident leads to river disposal of slain 17 year old
In Alabama two youths, Hobson Jenkins and Smith aged 17, were fishing when a gun went off killing Smith. Jenkins confessed he shot accidentally and threw the body into the Sipsey River in panic. Smith's mother reported the disappearance prompting authorities to arrest Jenkins who awaits a preliminary hearing on March 7.
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Aliceville
Ala
Smith
Sipsey
Hobson Jenkins
Young Smith
Jenkins
Mary Smith
UNC student Frank Armfield Jr visits family in Roland Park
Frank Armfield Jr a University of North Carolina student spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W F Armfield in Roland Park. Anna Lee Ellison sister of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ellison recovering at home from chickenpox on 18 North Main Street. Mrs Joseph Hogrefe and children Iris Tucker and Joe left for Newport News Virginia to visit Mr and Mrs R E Peterson. Miss Tia Welborn returned home on Steele Street from High Point hospital.
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Frank Armfield, Jr
The
University of North Carolina
W. F. Armfield
Roland Park
Anna Lee Ellison
Mrs. Arthurson
North Main Street
Joseph H. Hogrefe
Iris Tucker
Joe
Newport News
R. E. Peterson
Tia Welborn
Steele Street
High Point Hospital
Three Eastern Railways Traverse North Carolina
Three eastern trunk line railroads run through North Carolina connecting major cities and serving freight and passenger traffic across the state. The routes interlink with northern lines and provide regional transportation corridors.
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Eastern Trunk Line
North Carolina
Picketing Rules Set By Illinois Officials On Plane Pilots Strike
Chicago Feb 13 inspectors for the State Aeronautics Commission were told to watch for violations during aerial picketing by Century Air pilots. Major Reed Landis said no rule blocks banners on planes if they stay 300 feet from Century aircraft and do not interfere with landings. The first picketing began as a passenger plane arrived from St Louis and another plane displayed Century Is Unfair To Pilots to the passengers.
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Chicago
State Aeronautics Commission
Reed Landis
State Commission
St. Louis
Ohio minister uses unique treatment for jobless patients
Rev. Llewellyn Owen of Plymouth Congregational church in Youngstown combines religion psychology and legal aid to guide unemployed individuals toward mental relief and divine contemplation. The clinic links medical checks with legal and counseling services to address root causes of distress.
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Ohio
Youngstown
Llewellyn Owen
Plymouth Congregational Church
Harvard
Western Reserve
Owen
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Boston
Samuel McComb
Plymouth
Mr. Owen
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