Fowler faces choice on prison transfer for Denton bank robbery
Victor Fowler, 22, High Point, under a fifteen year sentence for the Denton bank robbery, may stay in Davidson County jail for two more months or be sent to Raleigh to begin the term. He has not perfected an appeal to the state supreme court, and may withdraw the appeal to obtain commitment to prison.
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Lexington
Victor Fowler
High Point
Denton
Raleigh
Fowler
Davidson County Superior Court
Supreme Court
Superior Court
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Joe Horne
Sylvan Palmer
Davidson Superior Court
Davidson County
Cermak Improves After Blood Transfusion in Miami
Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak rallied in Miami after a blood transfusion. By 5:15 p.m. he slept, and doctors reported improvement with a first oral nourishment in 24 hours. Daughters vigil at his hospital room cheered the update amid continued illness from a bullet wound.
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Fia
Anton Cermak
Chicago
Miami Beach
Cermak
Frederick Tice
Tice
Karl Meyer
Giuseppe Zangara
Roosevelt
Zangara
March Snow Presses On Amid War News
Reports say March continues through snow as Japanese pilots mount major operations for the first time in the campaign. They claim heavy Chinese losses near Chaoyang while observers caution against overinterpreting early Japanese gains, noting Chinese resistance remains weak and irregular.
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Taotehyingtsu
Chinmingunsu
Kaiju
Chaoyang
Peach Seed Shot War Tales Told by Firemen
A story from A H Beaman and M B Shoe maker of fire station 1 recounts postwar hardship, peach seeds mistaken for shot, a deer on Cotton Stone Mountain, and a magical peach tree lifting a deer with four bushels of peaches. They invite witnesses to verify the tale.
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A. H. Beaman
M. B. Shoemaker
the States
Cotton Stone Mountain
Recall of Chinese minister Chang Tso-Pin from Tokyo
Nanking issued an order recalling Chang Tso-Pin the Chinese minister to Tokyo. The move comes amid unresolved tensions between China and Japan and affects Beijing's diplomatic representation in Tokyo.
Japanese Capture Claim Denied by Chinese HQ
Chinese military headquarters denied four Japanese communiques claiming the capture of Chaoyang, the second city of Jehol province, in a report from Nanking dated February 25.
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Nanking
China
Chaoyang
Jehol
Roosevelt plan discussed during snowy farewell at Staatsburg
In a heavy snow storm Mr and Mrs Roosevelt traveled a dozen miles up the Hudson river valley for a community farewell party at Staatsburg. They planned to attend church at Hyde Park the next day and begin their Washington trip on Tuesday as B Roosevelt conferred with Roper Woodin and Moley about plans.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Hudson River Valley
Staatsburg
Hyde Park
Washington
Stimson Talks With Hull Before Giving Stand on Principles
After a conference with Hull, Stimson indicated further talks are needed before the new administration takes office. Hull, returning from the State Department to the Carlton Hotel, expressed faith in the future despite many grave world problems and acknowledged the heavy tasks ahead.
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Hull
State Department
Carlton Hotel
Dragnet Spreads Over Denver As Zero Hour Nears
Police conduct a twelve day search for kidnapers in Denver with eight arrests and as many releases. Elder Boettcher, in an exclusive district, leads his own inquiry amid strained ties to police and broader probes into associates and possible motives.
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Denver
Boettcher
Boettchers
Assembly Ends Week in Worst Jumble of Present Session
The committee chair promises a 25 percent cut in all items except charities. Bowie a former speaker says relief requires deep budget cuts to balance without new taxes even as the 15 cent school levy is abolished. Both houses adjourn to 3 p.m. Monday after perfunctory sessions to attend the Southern Conference basketball championship.
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Bowie
House
Ireland Swept by Snow Storm
Dublin reports the greatest snow and wind storm of a century paralyzing Ireland. Roads are blocked with thousands snowbound, communications down, harbor vessels wrecked, but no loss of life yet. Military search for Prof Nolan and companions marooned in Wicklow. Weather eases with sunshine.
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Dublin
Ireland
Wicklow Mountains
Prof
Nolan
National University
de Valera
Blizzard Strikes Britain. Death Toll Rises Across Regions
Heavy snow blankets eastern Scotland with a foot depth and seven deaths reported. England Ireland and Wales face continuing damage as gales ease in the south. Roads remain impassable in places while melting drifts and mixed precipitation affect travel.
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Isles
London
England
Ireland
Wales
Brummitt cites lack of authority in Surry case probe
North Carolina Attorney General Dennis G. Brummitt says his office cannot proceed in the Surry County primary inquiry because only a solicitor may present indictments. He notes prior transmission of evidence to Solicitor Carlisle Higgins and highlights alleged absentee ballot violations, including the Riggs case. He stresses the investigation reveals broad disregard for absentee ballot law and that no further action can be taken without a solicitor's bill of indictment.
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Raleigh
Dennis G. Brummitt
Surry County
Carlisle Higgins
Higgins
Brummitt
Feinberg Hosiery Mills Signs 10Year Rock Hill Lease
The newly organized Jack Feinberg Hosiery Mills Inc signed a ten year lease of the Rock Hill Hosiery Building company plant and operations start next week. The plant, expected to employ about 1265, continues the existing lease for three years. Feinberg has $75,000 capital stock. Officers include M. Josephson of New York president Jack Feinberg Mt. Vernon N Y treasurer and D R Baer former Asheville hosiery plant operator secretary in active charge.
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Rock Hill
S. C
Jack Feinberg Hosiery Mills, Inc
Rock Hill Hosiery Building Company
Feinberg Company
Rock Hill Hosiery Company
M. Josephson
New York
Jack Feinberg
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
D. R. Baer
Asheville
N. C
Antenna Upgrade Planned for 45 Radio Beacons
WashingtonColonel Clarence M. Young announces 45 radio range beacons on the federal airways system will be equipped with transmission line antennae to reduce night variations in mountainous regions. Twenty seven installations are already underway.
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Washington
Clarence M. Young
Commerce
For Aeronautics
Federal Airways
High Point reader questions Guilford Enabling Act
W C Carter writes to Greensboro Real Estate Board and Editor demanding plain explanation of the Guilford Enabling Act. He questions its origins, beneficiaries, funding, and impact on High Point, urging a mass meeting to hear firsthand. He criticizes politicians and urges cutbacks and clarity.
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MR. Carter
Enterprise
George P. Geoghegan
Greensboro
W. Co
T. Carter
Enclosure
High Point
N. C
Geo. P. Geoghegan
C-O
Greensboro Real Estate Board
Sir
New Aircraft Carrier Ranger Christened by First Lady
Newport News Virginia February 25 A new pride of the American navy and the naval air force was launched with Mrs Hoover sponsoring the ship named Ranger Hull 363 the navy s first carrier built from its cradle The christening featured a wine cord splash and the carrier slated to carry 140 planes when completed next year amid a holiday display and roars of airplanes.
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Newport News
Naval Air Force
Land
Navy
Scout Officials Training Course Opens March in Elon College
The Uwharrie council announces a two day training course for Scout officials at Elon College on March 11 and 12 with speakers from this city and Henry Grady Owens. Topics include reading programs character education troop relations and scoutmaster measures with a Chapel Hill seminary slated March 2 to 4.
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Elon College
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Uwharrie Council
Henry Grady Owens
L. R. Johnston
Johnston
Owens
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