Edison assistant secretary urges not to split fleet
The assistant secretary of the navy argues a separate fleet for the Atlantic coast is desirable but too costly. He cites a $4.2 billion price tag and says the nation cannot afford such a force to defend against attacks at present. The testimony also covers dirigible development and cautions on naval intelligence funding.
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Edison Advocate Urges Navy Air and Dirigible Experiments
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, son of Thomas Edison, testified at a Roosevelt era hearing. He urged continued experiments with dirigibles and aerial tech, warning that airplanes could threaten battleships and urging cautious use of funds while secret reports were discussed.
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Tobacco Growers Rally Planned in Winston-Salem
Raleigh February 26 plans were completed for a tobacco growers rally in Winston-Salem March 8 with Congressman Harold D. Cooley and J. B. Hutson assistant AAA administrator set to speak on the farm act. Be. F. Arnold said E. B. Floyd of N C State College arranged attendance for extension service workers and others. R. Flake Shaw heads arrangements for the Guilford County Farm Bureau and State Soil Conservation committee guiding a Farm Bureau drive for the March 12 referenda.
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Guilford County Farm Bureau
Edison defends secret defense tests and air power
Edison states a secret defense remains with trusted national defense men in Congress. He argues confidence in those men is essential and tests showing airplanes sinking battleships would not prove battleships obsolete. A new 37 millimeter heavy cannon for air planes fires 100 shells per minute from a transparent turret, with 1.1 pound TNT-filled shells.
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United States Inaugurates Airmail Service in 1921
The government launches the airmail service in 1921 marking a milestone in U S postal operations. Officials announce the deployment of aircraft and routes to carry mail across the nation.
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United States
Chicago cow path tale and rail progress in 1938 musings
A columnist recalls Chicago's loop lore with a cow path under a 100 West Monroe building and relates city life humor about horns traffic and politicking. He contrasts old pasture provisions with modern 40 story towers and notes slow North Carolina progress from the Mullet Road to six mph trains.
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Black to turn 52 with quiet Supreme Court family observance
Associate Justice Hugo L Black, the youngest Supreme Court member, will be 52 tomorrow. Court associates noted the birthday will be marked by a quiet family observance.
Average auto value on American highways in 1938
As of January 1 1938 the average value of automobiles on American highways stood at 238 dollars.
High Point Church to Launch Debt Free Dedication Drive
Hilliard Memorial Baptist plans a public appeal before September to clear its debt and dedicate its High Point church. The effort centers on selling "Good Will" certificates bearing Rev. J. M. Hilliard's likeness, with a September 1 dedication slated for certificate holders as honored guests. Dr. A B Conrad praises the project and its community sacrifice.
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J. M. Hilliard
Hilliard
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Hughey Miller
High Point
Christ's Kingdom
Supreme court calendar trimmed to eleven appeals
Raleigh dispatch notes next week's Supreme Court docket scarce with eleven appeals for oral argument and a special case. Among the dozen, ten from the Eighteenth district, one from the Third, and an Eleventh special. includes William Mosley case death sentence for murder linked to alleged wife infidelity. Also reports on state highway patrol vehicle crash patterns and fertilizer grade classifications from Agriculture official D S Coltrane.
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Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill Raleigh
Supreme Court
J. Paul Frizzelle
William Mosley
Forsyth
State Grange Addresses Fertilizer Use Concerns
Manufacturers of fertilizer bear responsibility for its heavy use in North Carolina as the State Grange discusses the issue and its impact on agricultural practices and recommendations.
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North Carolina
Grange
Momentous Army Flight Praised by Senators Reynolds and Tydings
Senator Reynolds lauds six flying fortresses on a goodwill South America flight as one of the most momentous in history and urges the Distinguished Flying Cross for the aviators. Senator Tydings also hails the mission, urging honors and broader research funding.
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Tydings
Doctor Blackard Concludes Perplexing Problems Series
This evening at 7 30 at Wesley Memorial Church Dr Em bree H Blackard continues his Sunday night sermons on Perplexing Problems The topic tonight is Whats the Use of Praying He tackles questions about prayer its effects whether God answers conflicting prayers and if prayer fits a law abiding universe The piece notes the plan to avoid proselyting for favored candidates could be an issue in administration concerns.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Embree H. Blackard
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