Securities Markets Show Modest Gains In Quiet Session
In New York on February 25 the securities markets traded higher with bonds fair and many stocks advancing fractions to over one point. Ralls led gains as Union Pacific rose about two points and others like Santa Fe and New York Central gained about four points. Investors priced in potential progress on the banking situation and a spring rally remained uncertain amid light selling from centers with withdrawal restrictions.
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New York
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
New York Central
Louisville
Nashville
Chesapeake and Ohio
American Telephone
Coca Cola
American Can
Case
Consolidated Gas
Public Service of N. J
American Tobacco B
Liggett and Myers B
U. S. Steel
Fire destroys Ashemont school near Ashley Heights
The Ashemont school at Ashley Heights in Aberdeen burned to the ground after 11 am. Principal E. W. Fort of Raeford said defective wiring likely caused the blaze. All 195 pupils were safely evacuated with no injuries as the one story brick building cost about 20 000 to construct and no immediate plan for continued classes.
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Aberdeen
Ashemont
Ashley Heights
Here
E. W. Fort
Raeford
Fort
GMAC Reports 1932 Net Profit of 6.27 Million
General Motors Acceptance Corp. wholly owned by General Motors reports a 1932 net profit of 6,266,102 dollars, compared with 8,979,120 dollars in 1931.
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New York
General Motors Acceptance Corp
General Motors Corp
Doctor W A Thompson Dies at 70 in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton on February 28 reports the death of Dr. W A Thompson a 70 year old physician land owner and live stock dealer at his home.
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Rutherfordton
W. A. Thompson
Tennessee House considers 3.2 beer sales bill
Nashville news reports that on February 28 a bill was introduced in the Tennessee House to modify the long-standing dry law to permit the sale of 3.2 percent beer. The measure aims to adjust state liquor rules and expand beverage options.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Butter and Eggs Price Report from Chicago Market
Butter and eggs price report from Chicago dated February 28 shows weak butter with various creamery grade ranges and prices from 16 1 2 to 18, plus specification of extra firsts and standards. Eggs are listed at 9 362 with weak demand and prices for extra firsts and fresh graded firsts around 12 1 4 to 13 1 4.
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Chicago
Cincinnati Clearing Figures for February
Cincinnati clearings reported February 28 at 7 973 181 dollars with daily totals. Bank activity and market indications follow the latest business notes from the city.
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Cincinnati
Navy recovers 3500 gallons oil at San Diego station
Navy salvage operation at San Diego Naval Air Station reclaimed 3500 gallons of used aviation lubricating oil in one month. The process cost 2.85 cents per gallon plus labor, with help from the engineering experimental station at Annapolis. The plant requires two men to operate.
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San Diego
Calif
Naval Air Station
Engineering Experimental Station
Annapolis
Greensboro and Greensboro Originates Cermak Cure Flax Seed Wine
A wave of curious cures for Mayor Anton Cermak's gunshot injuries spread from across the nation. A Chicago woman sent a flower seed for topical use, another offered to touch his forehead, and a Greensboro man suggested blackberry wine doses twice daily. A farmer in Oklahoma proposed flaxseed wine.
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Miami
Fia
Anton
Cermak
Chicago
Greensboro
N. C
Oklahoma
Brother and Sister Die in Plane Crash Near Black Mountain
A young couple, experienced pilots, perished when their plane struck a power line and burst into flames after circling the Statesville to Asheville area. Fire destroyed the machine and both bodies were burned beyond recognition. Wrist watches were found near the wreckage and identification was made from paper slips. Burial planned at Black Mountain.
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Statesville
Asheville
Earth
Black Mountain
General Assembly Debates Local Measures and Tax Proposals
Lawmakers on the House calendar carried over major measures while considering bills on automobile trucking regulation and a six month school term. A July 1920 era debate focused on tax penalties and tax foreclosures with the Senate pursuing the Clement bill.
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Scarborough
Richmond
House
Finance Committee
Appropriations Group
House Finance Group
Senate
Prison
Clement
Five youths die in fatal house fire on Evatt street
A blaze on the second floor claimed four Evatt children and Mattie Evatt, who died while rescuing her siblings. Evatt and his wife were burned and shaken, Bayne’s child died in the flames. Bodies recovered after hours as fire crews fought the blaze. Funeral services planned at Poe Mill Baptist Church.
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Mattie Evatt
Bayne
Robert
Lucille
Ruth
Mattie
Ruby
Poe Mill
Ford secretary Liebold missing in Detroit case
Police seek Ernest G Liebold Ford secretary amid a missing person report. Detectives from Detroit talk with Ford service head Harry Bennett in Dearborn. Charles Couzens noted Ford kept a $70000 dividend check in his vest pocket, sparking concern.
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Siebold
Detroit
Transing
Ypsilanti
John Hoffman
Special Investigation
Detroit Police Department
Ford
Dearborn
Harry Bennett
Ford Service Department
Liebold
Henry Ford
Ernest G. Liebold
James Couzens
Ford Motor Company
Highland Park
Perfume Seller Leaves Woman Unconscious After Sample
Kalamazoo police investigated a case where a perfume salesman offered a sample to Mrs. C. B. Waller, wife of Pure Food Service president. She fainted after smelling it and remained unconscious for about 45 minutes after declining to buy.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
C. B. Waller
Waller
Pure Food Service, Inc
Japs Take City After Long Fight
Japanese officials admitted the British embargo would hurt China more than Japan but resented it. Chinese dispatches report the defending army entrenched in the mountain pass of Paishihtsuimen between Chaoyang and Chihfeng, having repelled repeated Japanese attacks. Weather caused a lull across fronts with no change in main defense lines.
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Japan
Peiping
Paishihtsuimen
Chaoyang
Chihfeng
Western diplomats fear for 3000 Americans in Peiping Tientsin
In Peiping and Tientsin Japanese and Manchukuo forces push south as 1300 U S Marines and sailors remain in the foreign wards. Civilians refuse evacuation and air raids are a danger as unrest could trigger a broader anti foreign movement.
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Washington
Peiping and
Tientsin
State Department
China
United States
Peiping
Tientain
Shanghai
Banks Reopen as States Expand Bank Powers
Ohio passed two laws giving the banks superintendent extended powers to control withdrawals and ease liquidation. Delaware and Maryland moved to empower banking officials while Kentucky and Arkansas banks limited withdrawals. Michigan works on transferring 1.7 million accounts to two Ford backed banks, with possible delays. Governor Ritchie seeks broad, representative legislation.
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Little Rock
North Little Rock
Ark
Delaware
Covington
Cincinnati
Michigan
Maryland
The
Association of Commerce
Ritchie
International man hunt continues for kidnapers
The case surrounds the Lindberghs with state police guarding the estate on Sourland Mountain. John Hughes Curtis, a Norfolk boat builder, was convicted of impeding the search and jailed a year with a fine later suspended. Violet Sharpe, a Morrow household maid, committed suicide after questioning. Police press on with new investigations as threats of kidnapping resurface and the Lindberghs remain largely gone from home.
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Norfolk
Violet Sharpe
Dwight Whitney Morrow
Englewood
Lindbergh
Jon Morrow
Virginia
Scranton
Chicago
Sourland Mountain
White Stone House
Hopewell
Jersey
Lindberghs
Morrow
United States
Southern Democrats balk at Farley patronage plan
North Carolina congressmen react to Farley proposal on campaign contributions and district appointments. Warren and Kerr doubt state approval will be required or followed. Abernethy seeks more detail from Farley. Doughton predicts past practice will continue with patronage by Congressmen and Senators.
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Farley
Kerr
Abernethy
Doughton
North Carolina
Auto Fire Damages Packard. No Major Loss
Firemen from company six answered a call at South Main and Mangum about 2:30 this afternoon to extinguish a small blaze in a Packard touring car owned by Henry McNeil. Damage reported negligible.
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Company Number Six
South Main Street
Mangum Avenue
Henry McNeil
Senate to Try Federal Judge in Impeachment
The Senate will try federal judge Harold Louderback of San Francisco after a House vote charging tyranny oppression favoritism and conspiracy. A two thirds vote would remove him from office, one of only three federal judges ever impeached and removed. The House cited irregularities in receivership cases.
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Harold Louderback
San Francisco
U. S. Senate
Howse
Gaston A Johnson Confined at Home in Colonial Drive
Local attorney Gaston A Johnson remains at his residence at 438 Colonial Drive due to illness. He is reportedly confined to home with health concerns.
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Gaston Johnson
Gaston A. Johnson
Colonial Drive
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