Huey Long Machine Faces Tough Test In Louisiana Primary
In New Orleans on January 16, Louisiana voters cast ballots in a Democratic primary to decide the fate of the Huey P. Long political machine. Governor Earl K. Long led the administration against four reform candidates amid fierce graft probes and tight security. A possible second primary would be on February 20.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Earl K. Long
Huey
Orleans Parish
Plane Forced Down in Cornfield Near Raleigh
Mrs. Ann McKee of Richmond piloted the plane when a cylinder blew through the cowl and wrapped around the nose, forcing a landing in a corn field 11 miles from Raleigh. Passengers were Miss Mary Riddle of Seattle and Lee Bruce of Blacksburg. they were unhurt en route to Virginia from the Miami air races. The article also notes the 1939 U.S. wholesale value of cars and trucks at $2,301,556,000.
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Ann McKee
Richmond, Va
Mary Riddle
Seattle, Wash
Lee Bruce
Blacksburg
Virginia
Miami
United States
High Pointer Found Guilty In T ville
Thomasville court convict Ernest Blackburn High Point on obstructing the highway and improper lights. He receives six months suspended upon payment of 25 dollars and court costs plus 37.50 for the use of Clarence Wagoner. license revoked 12 months. Also found guilty on drunkenness with court costs.
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Thomasville
Jan. J
Ernest Blackburn
High Point
Thomasville Court
Monay
Clarence Wagoner
Red Carter
Manley H. Mutheson
Lavinia Renrick
Beulah Thomas
Davidson County
Co. R. Smith
Man Ordered Held in Death of His Mother
North Wilkesboro January 16 A coroner's jury ordered Andrew Gregory 50 year old WPA worker held in connection with the death of his mother Mrs Canzada Gregory 75 who Gregory said was burned to death Sunday The report notes the holding follows the fatal incident and mentions ongoing aviation safety and travel belt developments.
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North Wilkesboro
Andrew Gregory
WPA
Canzada Gregory
Gregory
Union Pacific Official to Speak in Thomasville on Boulder Dam
R A Kirkpatrick, Union Pacific Railway representative and noted speaker, will give an illustrated lecture titled The Boulder Dam in Thomasville on Friday night February 23. The Lions Club sponsors the event and will use proceeds for local service projects.
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Thomasville
R. A. Kirkpatrick
Union Pacific Railway
Kirkpatrick
Lions Club
Boulder Dam
Rule changes for aircraft wreckage handling clarified
Authorities now require leaving wreckage untouched only in serious injury or fatal cases, when structural failure is suspected, or if the pilot requests preservation of the scene. The revision narrows the prior broad mandate to preserve all wreckage regardless of incident severity.
State employment climbs in North Carolina trade and industry
North Carolina’s Department of Labor reports 10.2 percent growth in trade and industry employment in 1939, with payrolls up 19.1 percent and weekly individual earnings rising to 16.18 dollars. Survey covered 87 establishments averaging 146,578 workers. Infra red device eyed to improve pilot visibility in fog.
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Raleigh
State Department of Labor
North Carolina
Escaped convict nabbed in Thomasville after train trespass
Two men were arrested on trespassing charges after alighting from a passenger train in Thomasville. One was James Foster of Lynchburg Virginia, an escapee from a Dallas North Carolina prison camp, serving 11 months for breaking and entering and larceny. The other, Robert Bailey of Lincolnton North Carolina, had no prior record. Foster to serve 30 days more before returning to complete his sentence. A new oil spray gun for removing baked grease from aircraft engines was announced.
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Thomasville
Jan
Southern Railway
James Foster
Lynchburg
Dallas
N. C
Robert Bailey
Lincolnton
Foster
Auto Industry Net Profit Per Car Across Decades
The average net profit on passenger car sales before tax reductions stood at 29 dollars per car in 1973, compared with 55 dollars per car in 1929, reflecting a decline in per unit profitability over the period.
Backache and Leg Pains Signal Kidney Trouble
Health advisory warns backache and leg pains may indicate kidney problems. It explains kidneys flush waste, shows symptoms like swelling and nighttime urination, and advises asking a druggist for Doan’s Pills, claimed to provide relief after decades of use.
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Nature
Dean
Doan
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