January 1938 Car Death Toll in North Carolina Rises
The January 1938 North Carolina traffic report shows 60 deaths and 634 injuries in 670 accidents, with a high share of fatalities among pedestrians and city driving. Major Arthur Falk highlights school safety campaigns as officials train 20,000 students for licenses and push adult outreach.
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Sir Walter Hotel Leigh
Carolina
Ualty
Motor Vehicle Division
Incorporated
Iday
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Arthur Falk
Highway Patrol
Safety Division
Traffic incident codes noted in brief report
A short OCR fragment cites nine and ninety nine as counts, hit and run three and forty six, disregard of signals four and thirty, loss of control five and twenty nine in a police or accident note.
Young pacifists say many will not bear arms
Louis Hilbert Jr speaking for the Baltimore Peace conference told the House Naval Committee that a noticeable minority of American youth would refuse military service under any conditions. He described a "100 percent pacifist" minority with conscientious objections, in reply to questions about Frank Littell who said he would not fight even if invaders harmed his family.
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Washington
Congress
Louis Hilbert, Jr
Baltimore
House Naval Committee
Brewster
Maine
Frank Littell
Littell
Court decision changes tax on stock sale profits
The Eighth Circuit ruling affects how gains from wrongly delivered stock certificates are taxed. James E Davidson ordered sale of specific stock lots. bank clerical error delivered different lots, producing $55,000 profit versus $9,000 if correct. The IRS taxed the $55,000, but the taxpayer argues for the $9,000 basis and cites a conflicting Second Circuit decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Eighth Circuit
James E. Davidson
Cates
Board of Tax Appeals
Second Circuit
Admiral Land Takes Charge of Maritime Commission
Rear Admiral Emory Land, a Colorado born sailor and aviator, was named by President Roosevelt to head the Maritime Commission, succeeding Joseph P. Kennedy who resigned to become ambassador to London. Land, 59, is a retired chief of the Bureau of Naval Construction and has served on the commission since last April.
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Washington
Emory 8. Land
America
Roosevelt
Land
Joseph P. Kennedy
Maritime Commission
Kennedy
London
Navas Bureau of Construction
John C. Kilgo
Trinity College
Woman's College
Duke University
Faculty Club
Wray Rameau
Betty McPayden
Guilford County Real Estate Transfers Across Townships
Guilford County transfers list multiple deeds across High Point, Morehead, Gilmer, Madison, Friendship, Clay townships and an undesignated entry. Notable transfers include J A Morton to R W Cox, Hood System Bank to O W Jackson, George B Doak to B B Crow, Sparger to B W Paddison, and Lizz ie L Loman to Eva Durham.
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High Point Township
J. A. Morton
R. W. Cox
G. L. Taylor
Hood System Industrial Bank
High Point
O. W. Jackson
Mary EB. Worth
Morehead Township
George
Doak
B. Crow
George H. Tatum Sparger
B. W. Paddison
Twyckenham Drive
Louis G. Bane
Arnold R. Hi
Samuel Apple
Lizzie L. Loman
Eva Durham
R T. Loman
Friendship Township
Charlies F. Smith
R. M. Holt
Clay Township
D. G. Jobe
Charles Starr
J. W. Starr
Phipps
M. L. Patrick
A. J. Mai
Spring Valley
Honduras Exports 1 071 509 Banana Bunches in Month
Honduras reports export of 1 071 509 banana bunches in the latest month, highlighting shipments to major buyers and the ongoing crop season. The figure reflects government trade data and agricultural exports performance.
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Honduras
Soviets Stormy Home Life Adds To Worries Of Their Neighbor
London report notes French unease over the Franco Soviet pact as purges in the Soviet leadership raise fears. France, Romania, and Yugoslavia weigh Russia's value and threat while Stalin’s grip and plans shape hopes of a strengthened yet unsettled Soviet state.
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Russia
France
U. S
S. R
Milton Bronner
NEA
London
England
Poland
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Bessarabia
Appellate Court backs government over Second Circuit view
The Appellate Court expresses strong disagreement with Second Circuit principles and notes the taxpayer may seek Supreme Court review to obtain a final ruling. The ruling underscores differing circuit approaches and the potential for further litigation.
Jack Hughes Retires After 45 Years as Wembley Gatekeeper
Jack Hughes, longtime gatekeeper for Watersford England Football Club, retires after 45 years guarding the entrance. He has never watched the team play from the stands.
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Jack Hughes
Watersford
England
Naples Girl’s Harsh Yawn Triggers Jaw Dislocation
A Naples girl yawned deeply and dislocated her jaw forcing medical intervention to restore normal position. The incident prompted care from local doctors and underscores risks of extreme yawning.
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Naples
Italy
Mayoress Pillar Wins 50-Yard Race at Dartmouth Regatta
Miss Helen Pillar the Mayoress of Dartmouth claimed victory in the 50-yard race for girl guides at the regatta swimming event.
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Dartmouth
England
Helen Pillar
Girl Guides
Plans to uncover Tapestris Magna near Alexandria Egypt
Archaeologists weigh plans to excavate the ancient town Tapestris Magna, said to have been founded during the Ptolemaic era near Alexandria. The project aims to reveal urban layout and artifacts illuminating Hellenistic Egypt.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Tapestris Magna
Japanese Film Actresses Trained in Rifle Handling
Film actresses in Japan receive instruction in rifle handling as part of a training program. Trainers emphasize safety and marksmanship fundamentals to prepare performers for action scenes and combat sequences.
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Japan
English Tobacco Pipe Production Reaches Millions in Year
The record shows nearly 5.6 million tobacco pipes produced in England during the year, reflecting a strong domestic craft and demand for smoking goods.
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England
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Major Fulk
Sandy Carton
Coca-Cola
Naval Committee
U.N. C
Carolina Playmakers
Fred Howard
Big John Pecket
Ray Daniel
John Roughton
Old Fort
Daniel Nachtman
Webster Groves
Aiso
Kilgo House
Admiral
Head Maritime Group
Emory Land
Rae
Dca-Cola
East
Washington Street
Guilford County Realty
Stalin
Waliif
Samitome
Governiaiaia Ladies’ Home ‘Journal
Santone
Antone
Emery Industries
Sanitone Service
Sartin Dry Cleaning Company
South Main Street
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