W Elam Dies Heart Attack in High Point
W Elam a prominent States ite furniture manufacturer and distributor in High Point died suddenly of a heart attack in his home city last night. He was brother of B Elam of 716 Montlieu Ave. Elam was an officer of the Carolina Parlor Furniture Company and attended every furniture show since the market began. No funeral arrangements were available.
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W. Elam
Highnt
B. Elam
Montlieu Avene
Cirles
Elam
High Point
Hhe Market
Carolina
Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Quick Relief
A home remedy claims to ease rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pain. Prepare Ru-Ex with a quart of water and the juice of four lemons, take two tablespoons twice daily, with promised relief within 48 hours. If no improvement, return the empty package for a money back guarantee.
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Mann's
Wal- Green's
Troy Attorney is Disbarred
The North Carolina State Bar council disbarred B. S. Hurley of Troy, who served in the State Senate in 1935 and in the House in 1925 and 1937. The meeting named new board of bar examiners for three-year terms and set hearings for several disciplinary cases. L. P. McLendon presided at the session.
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Raleigh
Council of the
North Carolina State Bar
B. S. Hurley
Troy
State Senate
House of Representatives
Edward L. Cannon
Board of Law Examiners
E. O. Burgwin
Wilmington
Irving E. C. Carlyle
Winston-Salem
Charles W. Till
L. P. McLendon
Greensboro
State Bar
Earthquakes Cause Heavy Damage in Smyrna
A Reuters report from Istanbul says Smyrna suffered heavy damage today due to strong earth shocks sweeping the city.
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London
Reuters
Istanbul
Smyrna
America First Group To Fight Roosevelt
Chicago January 11 America First Committee national chairman General Robert E Wood said the group will oppose President Roosevelt s lend lease program with full vigor He noted they have demanded open hearings by Senate and House Foreign Relations Committees and warned the bill could permit a military alliance that would lead to war.
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Chicago
Robert E. Wood
America First Committee
Roosevelt
Senate
House Foreign Relations
Congress
Arms Seized in Costa Rica Hideout
Costa Rican officials seized rifles pistols knives and Nazi emblems at a hiding place in San Isidro a real crime center authorities reported tonight
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San Jose
Costa Rica
San Isidro
New Pact Will Furnish More Red Supplies
Germany and Russia announce a new trade pact expanding Russian exports of food cotton minerals and oil to Germany in return for industrial equipment part of a broader effort to counter the British blockade. Officials say grain deals and oil shipments may rise with Russia fulfilling parts of the first year's commitments by May.
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Preston Grover
Berlin
Germany
United States
Russia
Molotoff
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Dienst
Baku
Romny
Middle Volga
Urals
England
America
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Bulgar Deputy Calls for Open Doors if Great Power Requests
Sofia reports deputy Christo Stateff in Gora argues Bulgaria must welcome requests from a great power to send troops as Germany may demand access toward Greece and the Dardanelles. Officials say the stance reflects private citizen remarks amid a government line favoring peace.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Bulgaria
Germany
Greece
Dardanelles
Christo Stateff
Gora
Fire razes mill and threatens homes in Mangum area
A near vacant mill on Mangum Avenue burned intensely as Harris Brothers furniture and Reliable Trucking Company storage suffered water damage. Firefighters battled the blaze for six hours amid shifting roofs and a tinder box building, while a second fire struck 803 Smith Street later that night.
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Mangum Avenue
Harris Brothers
Reliable Trucking Company
E. K. Ingram
Ingram
Wrenn-Columbia Company
Smith Street
Tobruk Advance and Ethiopian Front Battles Reported
The Middle East command cited vigorous patrols against Italian forces in Ethiopia and ongoing operations around Tobruk Libya. British notes highlighted Italian losses and equipment poor maintenance after the Sidi Barrani rout, with air and ground attacks across Libya and East Africa.
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Tobruk
Middle East
Ethiopia
Sudan
Kenya
Libya
Sidi Barrani
Egypt
Bardia
Benia
Benina
East Africa
Caproni
Mai Adaga
Tashai-Tessenei
Yawelo
Rodolfo Graziani
Royal Air Force
RAF
Graziani
London
Belgian Congo
Axis
Charles de Gaulle
Obruk
Annibale
Bergonzoli
Controversy Over War Powers Bill Spurs Split Voter Views
Senators from both parties debate a president powers bill with strong support for aiding Britain and opposing provisions seen as an implicit war declaration. Critics warn of abdication of Congress and democracy, while advocates cite defense needs and allied security.
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Barkley
Harrison
Miss
Thomas
Utah
Connally
Tex
Green
R. I
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Great Britain
Guffey
Murray
Mont
Clark
Nye
Ind
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Calif
la Follette
Wis
Congress
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N. Y
Pepper
Reynolds
Gals Vandenberg
Mich
Shipstead
George
Britain
CBS
Fish
West Indies
Canada
Newfoundland
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Joseph P. Kennedy
William C. Bullitt
France
Hoover
Wendell L. Willkie
Controversy over North Carolina Textbook Choice Sparks Debate
The UNC and state leaders faced scrutiny as Warren's fifth grade history book was chosen over two university professors' volumes. Critics accused political favoritism while officials cited merit and lower cost. Thad Eure defended the board saying the Textbook Commission approved the Warren selection.
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Ler
Hoey
Ralph McDonald
Lefler
Newsome
Barrett
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
North Carolina
State Board of Education
Warren
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Broughton
Friends of Education
Board of Education
Thad Eyre
Charles M. Johnson
George Ross Pou
Harry McMullan
Clyde A. Erwin
A. R. Newsome
Hugh T. Lesler
Textbook Commission
Eure
Secretary of State
Nova Offered 7500 To Fight Buddy Baer In Oakland
Boxing promoter Frank Tabor announced a $7500 offer telegraphed to Lou Nova to box Buddy Baer in Oakland. Baer trains for a ten round bout with Eddie Blunt on Wednesday night. Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman said he would sign once Nova agrees. Nova defeated Pat Comiskey in New York last night.
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Oakland
Calif
Frank Tabor
Lou Nova
Buddy Baer
Baer
Eddie Blunt
New York
Ancil Hoffman
Tabor
Nova
Pat Comiskey
Turkey and Bulgaria Posture Over Danube Transit
The semi official view: Bulgaria sees no near term material developments due to the Danube's icy condition but may face a German request to transit troops. Statoff suggested that Bulgaria would resist if attacked and would respond to storms if Bulgaria were prepared.
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Turkey
Statoff
Bulgaria
Danube
Berlin Acknowledges Portsmouth Raid Credit for Effectiveness
Homefront relief centers gathered homeless for food and clothing as crews from nearby towns aided rescue efforts. Reports claim heavy casualties at an air raid post and a direct hit, while Germans say the Portsmouth raid was highly effective with explosions and a large fire near Grosport across the harbor.
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Ings
Berlin
Portsmouth
Grosport
Peace Mobilization Group Meets Today at 3 O Clock
The newly elected committee for American Peace Mobilization will meet Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at the CIO hall at 81142 South Main Street. Members include Robert Parker Willie Helms Phronia Yarborough and Mrs. B. B. Sayre.
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Committee For
CIO
South Main Street
Robert Parker
Willie Helms
Phronia Yarborough
B. B. Sayre
Night raid on London tests fire watchers amid heavy bombs
From supper until near ten, Nazis dropped incendiaries and high explosives on London as Portsmouth faced attack. Fire watchers and volunteer crews fought rooftop fires while shelters filled and the capital endured the heaviest night yet. About 350 firefighters battled fires in one district as raids continued across Britain otherwise quiet except for Portsmouth.
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London
Portsmouth
English Channel
Associated Press
Britain
Kent
RAF
Brest
le Havre
Air Ministry
Alaska Defenses Under Construction Across Territory
Canada and the United States advance Alaskan defense plans with a 13.2 million dollar Anchorage air base, a 4 million dollar cold weather research station near Fairbanks, and 17.125 million for three naval air bases on the coast. Joint Canada US highway ideas and Dimond advocates a BC Yukon link to speed supply routes if war reaches Alaska.
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Army
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Navy
Alaskan
Canada
United States
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
Alaska
Anthony J. Dimond
Congress
Dimond
U S Pledges Base Leases for Wartime Sites Worldwide
State Department reports construction has begun on the Newfoundland base with survey work at Bermuda the Bahamas Jamaica Trinidad St Lucia Antigua and British Guiana. The United States will rent free use of sites while reimbursing locals for takings and damages. British approval allows work to proceed ahead of signed leases as surveys and runway plans continue.
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Britain
State Department
Newfoundland
Bermuda
Bahamas
Jamaica
Trinidad
St. Lucia
Antigua
British Guiana
London
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