Local North and South Carolina Weather Summary
Cloudy in North Carolina with rain in the east and central areas this afternoon and tonight. Saturday forecast shows generally fair skies and slightly colder temperatures. In South Carolina partly cloudy with light rain this afternoon and fair, slightly cooler by Saturday in the extreme north. Winds from the southwest and west at Hatteras to Jacksonville, turning northwesterly with brief freshening and overcast conditions tonight and Saturday.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Greatest Racket Roundup In Years Launched Here
Police announce a major racketeering crackdown after a weeks long investigation. Two Negro suspects were arrested at the doorway of a local place and bonds posted from 100 to 600 dollars. Neese Willard is reportedly out of town and not yet captured. Chief Friddle says the operation targets organized crime and will continue to wipe out rackets in the city.
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Neese Willard
Friddle
Fish to speak at Lincoln Day dinner in Greensboro
Rep. Hamilton Fish, veteran New York congressman, mentioned as a possible 1940 Republican presidential nominee, will be the speaker at the 5th annual statewide Lincoln Day dinner of the Republican party in Greensboro on February 12.
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M. C
Fish
Greensboro
N. C
Hamilton Fish
New York
Final Preparations Rush for Southern Furniture Market
Exhibitors hurried samples into space at the Southern Furniture and Rug Market as the building fills for Monday’s opening. With two days left for complete exhibits, ten floors showcase new furniture styles. Hotels report heavy registrations and strong expected attendance despite a recession. Buyers favor blonde woods with mahogany and walnut in better goods, noting a lighter Chicago market and lagging southern retailers, signaling a winter peak to come.
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Southern Furniture Exposition
Southern Furniture and Rug Market
Chicago
South
Half Million Chinese and Japanese Battle Front Highlights
The report describes large scale clashes with Japanese forces attempting to outflank Suchow and threaten Chengchow while Chinese guerrillas harry rear areas. Chiang Kai-shek tours the front to boost morale and unify commanders. Diplomats in Amsterdam map plans for Britain’s aid against Japan as Chinese defenses hold near Tsining and Suchow.
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Suchow
Kweiteh
Hongkong
Chiang
Britain
Amsterdam
Great Britain
Japan
Tsining
Chengchow
Lunghai
Peiping-Hankow
Recession Warned By Coal Producer Over New Deal
J D A Morrow head of Pittsburg Coal Company warned that price fixing by the national bituminous coal committee may push output down to the lowest level in years. He pledged to aid government efforts to restore prosperity as he operates 18 western Pennsylvania mines. Byrnes announced senate unemployment committee would probe grants for direct relief with state matching, debating federal vs local administration and planning to consult relief experts next week.
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J. D. A. Morrow
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Pennsylvania
Morrow
Byrnes
D-Sc
Senate
Washington
Bailey Attacks America's 60 Families Book in Senate
Senator Bailey denounces Ferdinand Lundberg's America’s 60 Families calling it the inspiration for Ickes anti big business measures. He mocks claims on washing and bathing as guilt signals and cites a cabinet member’s link to the book. Senate debate on the anti lynching bill continues with Norris and Furnes weighing in.
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Ferdinand Lundberg
America
Ickes
Bailey
Smith
8. C
Interior Department
North Carolina
Rome
Furnes
D. C
Senate
South Carolina
Norris
Roosevelt
N. C
Tax revision plan outlines changes for small corporations
A government sub committee proposes tax reform to aid business. It suggests waiving the undistributed profits tax for corporations earning 25,000 or less, and sets 12.5 to 16 percent income tax for small firms. Larger firms would face 16 to 20 percent, rising with profit retention, while intermediate groups see 14.1 to 20 percent.
Bartlett Returns From Aeronautics Association Meeting
Fred J. Bartlett of the National Aeronautic Association returned to the city from Cleveland where he attended the national meeting. He was accompanied by Elmer Myers of Raleigh who succeeded him as state governor for the N A A and William Cameron of Charlotte. The group noted the south had stronger representation by population at the meeting held Wednesday in Washington.
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Fred J. Bartlett
National Aeronautics Association
Overnor
North Carolina
Cleveland
National Association
Mr. Bartlett
Washington
Elmer Myers
Raleigh
William Cameron
Charlotte
National Associat
South
Board Reaches No Agreement In Controversy
A three member arbitration panel heard arguments over a dispute between the city and Blythe Brothers contractor about a contract dated April 14 1937. briefs will be filed and the panel will decide after further consideration unless a third member is added to form a final verdict. the case centers on extra excavation for a retaining wall along the south side of the tracks between main and wrenn streets.
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Blythe Brothers
Board of Arbitration
Harry W. Loving
Charlotte
W. M. Pratt
Durham
Main
Wrenn
DANCE PROGRAM SEEN BY GREENSBORO LION CLUB
The Greensboro Lions club met at the Elwood hotel for a dance program featuring Miss Tommie Adams and Misses Marion Young Helen Cook and Margaret Wall Monell Ritchie. Mrs. Lindemann accompanied on piano and George Dobbins led the event.
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Greensboro
Lions Club
Elwood
Tommie Adams
Marion Young
Helen Cook
Margaret Wall
Monell Ritchie
Lindemann
George Dobbins
Lois Hardison
Wesley Fellowship
Wesley Memorial Church
Richard Halliburton
W. T. Tice
H. A. Cecil
Edward Davis
H. B. Young
Stille-Young Corporation
Chicago
Reid Kearns
E. B
France seeks new premier as strikes rise in crisis
France faces a currency crisis with the franc at 30.20 to the dollar. Bank of France halts foreign currency dealings until further notice. Chautemps resigns after a heated clash with communist allies as ministers withdraw. Lebrun names leaders to seek a centrist government amid a looming budget gap and broad strikes.
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France
Bank of France
Georges Bonnet
Stock Exchange
Chautemps
Chamber of Deputies
Lebrun
Jules Jeanneney
Senate
Edouard Herriot
Chamber
Betwen
People Front
Photostatic Deed Volumes Bring High Point Township Records
Photostatic copies of all High Point township deeds are now available in the new county building for local residents. An index volume accompanies the set to speed search and verification, saving travel to Greensboro for deed investigations.
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High Point Township
Greensboro
Comely Navajo Maidens To Fund Paralysis Drive
WINDOW ROCK Ariz Jan 14 Comely Navajo maidens prepare turquoise jewelry for a charity dance to support paralysis sufferers. They will perform a Squaw dance Jan 29 honoring President Roosevelt, as Medicine Man Pete Price notes the tribe seeks to show appreciation for help given.
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Window Rock
Ariz
Roosevelt
Pete Price
Record Holder Dies in Moscow Parachute Jump Claim
Capt. Nikolai Evdokimoff, holder of the world record for high parachute jumps at 7,900 meters, died in Moscow. Officials did not indicate if his death was due to a fall.
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Moscow
Nikolai Evdokimoff
Booe Named Acting Postmaster in Winston-Salem
Postmaster General Farley announced the appointment of W. Bryan Booe as acting postmaster at Winston-Salem North Carolina effective immediately. Booe succeeds the previous postmaster and takes charge of local mail operations and services.
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Washington
Farley
W. Bryan Booe
Winston-Salem
N. C
Boxing results from three fights reported in Tacoma Philadelphia and New Haven
Paul Smith knocked out Johnny O Connell in Tacoma. Jimmy Tygh defeated Joe Maffei by points in Philadelphia. Al Gainer outpointed Jim Howell in New Haven.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Paul Smith
Johnny O'Connell
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Jimmy Tygh
Joe Maffei
New Haven
Conn
al Gainer
Jim Howell
New York
Ancient mammoths found with last meals between teeth
Specimens reveal mammoths preserved with remnants of their final meals still lodged in their teeth. Researchers note plant matter and possible seeds indicating diet before extinction. Finds shed light on Arctic habitats and ancient megafauna feeding habits.
Green to Lecture in Florida Before Institute Talks
Jamie Paul Green returns to lecture in Florida after traveling from Chapel Hill. He will speak at the University of Florida Gainesville and then give a series at the University of Miami from Monday through Friday before heading back to Charleston for a brief visit.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
Jamie -Paul Green
Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville
University of Miami
Chapel Hs Way of
Walker to Defend 60 Yard Dash Title at Millrose Games
Perrin Walker, ace sprinter and former University of Georgia star, will defend his Millrose 60 yard dash championship at the Millrose Athletic Club games in New York on February 5. Georgia Tech coach George Griffin notes Walker trains daily on the Tech track while attending Oglethorpe University as a student.
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Atlanta
Perrin Walker
Millrose
Millrose Athletic Club
New York
George Griffin
Georgia Tech
Walker
Tech
University of Georgia
Oglethorpe University
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