Linking Funds For Railroads To Pay Bonds
Washington discussion centers on extending the economy act and funding 16 independent federal agencies with 566 million dollars for the next fiscal year. President Roosevelt backs sinking funds for railroads to retire mortgage debt to avert possible bankruptcy, noting major roads faced receivership risks without adequate earnings.
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Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Leota Childress Body Exhumed For Autopsy
In North Wilkesboro on January 10 the body of Leota Childress was removed from her grave, ten days after her death, for an autopsy to determine the bullet's course in the January 5 killing.
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North Wilkesboro
Leota
Childress
Fox chased through town freed in pool room
A grey fox fleeing dogs near North Wilkesboro ran into the city, passing business blocks before being captured in a pool room. The fox was taken alive by local responders and released.
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North Wilkesboro
Chicago Milk Blockade Ends In City Wide Truce
ChicagoBroker milk war ends after a five day disruption as Mayor Edward J. Kelly announces resumed deliveries this afternoon. Arbitrators will aid farmers and dealers in deciding a price agreement and terms.
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Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Steel shipments rise for U S Steel in January
New York January 10 AP reports shipments of finished products by U S Steel Corp increased by 170 281 tons to 600 639 tons for January. The total compares to 430 358 tons in November and 227 576 tons in December 1082.
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New York
U. S. Steel Corp
Roosevelt to Review Navy Fleet on Hudson in June
President Roosevelt announced plans to present the entire United States fleet in the Hudson River near York early in June for a naval review. The event will showcase ships and readiness of the Navy to the nation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Hudson River
York
Senate approves amendment on liquor ads in dry states
The Senate today adopted an amendment to the tax bill allowing newspapers and periodicals to carry liquor advertisements to regulate in dry states.
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Washington
Senate
Ulate
Holton Tells Club of Washington Trip
A. H. Holton, president of the Monarch club, spoke at a noon luncheon about a recent Washington trip by a group from High Point seeking a larger loan. He described the committee’s appeal before the RFC and notes that an item was turned down. a committee member received full exposure to the proceedings.
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A. H. Holton
Monarch c
Mr. Olton
High Point
Washington
The
RFC
Civitan Club Holds Outdoor Meeting at Hutchens Estate
The High Point Civitan club organized an outdoor gathering at the Hutchens estate hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Hutchens. The event replaced the usual midday meeting with Fred W. McPherson, Joe Hoffman, and Wade Marlette leading the entertainment.
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High Point Civitan Club
Hutchens Estate
G. E. Hutchens
Fred W. McPherson
Joe Hoffman
Wade Marlette
No Service Tonight At Reformed Church
No mid week prayer service at the First Reformed Church tonight as the congregation joins other churches at the First Methodist Protestant Church. Choir practice is postponed until Friday at 8 30 p m.
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First Reformed Church
First Methodist Protestant Church
Navy Seaplanes Launch Longest Overwater Formation Flight
Six navy seaplanes began a 2,150 nautical mile hop from Paradise Cove San Francisco Bay toward Honolulu. Crews and pilots include Lieut. Com. Konffler McGinnis leading the formation with air support from tenders Wright Pelican Sandpiper Schench Breeze and Whipperwill. Arrival aimed at Pearl Harbor around Thursday noon PST if winds favor.
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Navy
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Paradise Cove
San Francisco Bay
Pacific
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Hawaii
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Pearl Harbor
San Diego
Wright
W. W. Johnson
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Sandpiper
Schench
Breeze
Whipperwill
Lester Maitland
Ernest Smith
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Norfolk
T. D. Quinn
Atlanta
J. Perry
Greenville
8. C
J. K. Averill
Buffalo
N. Y
H. J. Roberts
St. Louis
Roosevelt urges federal guarantee on farm refinancing bonds
President Roosevelt asks Congress to legislate a federal guarantee of both principal and interest on farm mortgage refinancing bonds. The House receives the first appropriations bill totaling 566 million dollars for 16 federal agencies for the next fiscal year. Senate action and White House talks follow as committees probe post office and patronage issues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
District of Columbia
St. Lawrence
William Co. Bullitt
Pennsylvania
Soviet Russia
Bullitt
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Luce
R-Mass
Post Office Department
Walter F. Brown
Sanders-Kemp
Jan
Final Rites Held For H. R. Holdbrook
Final services for Harvey R. Holdbrook who died at his High Point area home were conducted at the residence. Rev. Mr. Howard of the Highland Avenue Pentecostal Holiness church led the rites with the choir singing Abide With Me and In The Sweet Bye and Bye. Pallbearers were George Pullman L. N. Harry Co. B. Shives C. W. Lawrence W. D. Skeen and Arthur Norman. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Harvey R. Holdbrook
High Point
Mr. Howard
Highland Avenue
Lebanon M. P. Church To Hold Conference On Erection Plans
The first quarterly conference of Lebanon Methodist Protestant church meets tonight at 7 30 with routine business and discussion of building a hut at the rear of the church. Funds are already partially in hand. A devotional service led by Charles Bogle of the Dillon Vitt Underwear Co. precedes the conference and visitors are welcome.
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Lebanon Methodist Protestant Church
Chas. Bogle
Dillon-Vitt Underwear Company
Lindbergh Receives 250000 In Transcontinental Stocks
Senate investigators heard 250000 worth of Transcontinental Air Transport stock was given to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh by DB M Sheaffer chairman of the company's executive committee. The stock transfer was described as for services and tied to route bids and a Halliburton contract, with American Airways later buying Halliburton for 1400000.
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Washington
Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc
Senate
Charles A. Lindbergh
DB. M. Sheaffer
Air Company
Lindbergh
Senate probes link Brown to air mail bid specs
Senate investigators heard that air mail contractors discussed with former postmaster general Walter F. Brown the bid specs for transcontinental routes designed to exclude independents. D. M. Sheaffer, chairman of Transcontinental Air Transport, named Brown as having discussed requirements for night flying that barred independent bidders like Erle Halliburton.
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Washington
Senate
Walter F. Brown
D. M. Sheaffer
Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc
Brown
Black
Sheaffer
Erle Halliburton
Former Postmaster General Walter F. Brown Bids Senate Testimony
Walter F. Brown former postmaster general said he would appear before the senate committee investigating air mail contract awards to testify to the facts. He offered to cooperate if asked and provide testimony regarding the awards and related scrutiny.
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New York
Walter F. Brown
Senate
Furniture Workers Union to Hold Special Meeting
Furniture Workers Union No. 1021 schedules a special open meeting Friday at 7 P M in Central Labor Union hall 127 12 North Wrenn Street principal speaker E l L Sandefur secretary of the N C Federation of Labor will deliver the main address Also short talks by other labor figures on matters of vital importance to furniture workers urged to attend
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Central Labor Union Hall
North Wrenn Street
E. l L. Sandefur
N. C. Federation of Labor
Pounds Indicted in Dad's Slaying at Concord Office
Frank A. Pounds 30, manager of the American Service Company office in Concord, was indicted by a grand jury for murdering his father A. B. Pounds on October 26. The defense claims self defense after the elder Pounds threatened the family and struck Frank with a stick before the shooting.
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Concord
Superior Court
Frank A. Pounds
American Service Company
A. B. Pounds
Young Pounds
Pounds
Frank
Frank Pounds
Grave fears for six American M E missionaries in China
Fears grew for the safety of six American Methodist Episcopal missionaries in Fukien province trapped in the Min river valley near Kutien. Communication with the group has been cut for ten days and efforts to reach them have failed.
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Foochow
China
Fukien
New York
Min River Valley
Kutien
Ralph &. Diffendorfer
Coroner's Jury Finds Harvell Murdered in Fire Case
The coroner's jury ruled Lee H. Harvell's death a murder committed by unknown party or parties. Oil and blood were found on clothing and linens. testimonies touched on personal motives including marriage plans and alleged threats by Mrs. Pulliam. Investigators continue to pursue evidence for possible indictment.
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Lee H. Harvell
J. W. McMahon
E. M. Brown
Harvell Place
McMahon
M. P. Dowdy
Harvell
President Roosevelts plan pledges guaranteed farm and home bonds
President Roosevelt proposes government guarantees for two billion dollars in farm mortgage bonds and matches home loan bond terms. He notes moral and financial backing by the government, with bonds presented on a par with treasury securities. Senate and House leadership expect swift action. He will also push for rapid consideration of the Canada St Lawrence treaty.
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Fahey
Home Loan Board
Senate
House
Treasury
Canada
St. Lawrence
Burrus Urges Yadkin Bridge to Aid Farmers
Dr J T Burrus of High Point urged the state highway and public works commission to build a bridge across the Yadkin river near Rockford to access a large lime deposit. He spoke as the commission approved low bids on 13 or 14 projects and prepared proposals for federal roads approval. A park to park scenic highway plan remains incomplete with one landscape engineer to begin around January 20.
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Raleigh
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Williamston
Federal Bureau of Roads
E. B. Jeffress
Seaboard
Virginia Line
Boykins
J. T Burrus
High Point
Yadkin River
Rockford
Yadkin
Surry
Publisher Franklin Potts Glass Dies at 76
Franklin Potts Glass, 76, publisher of the Montgomery Advertiser and a member of the U S railroad board of mediation, died at 4 45 this morning after a week of critical illness from pleurisy and influenza. He collapsed while visiting his daughter in Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frankin Potts Glass
The
Montgomery Advertiser
United States Railroad Board of Mediation
Glass
Mgr. Glass
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