McLean Named Possible Director for Reconstruction Finance Board
North Carolinian Angus W. McLean, former governor and current NC Bank and Trust chairman, may be proposed as a director for the President's Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Seven directors will run the agency with ex officio members Secretary of the Treasury, Agriculture, and the Federal Reserve chairman. The President and Congress will name the other five. pay is ten thousand dollars a year.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Angus W. McLean
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
McLean
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Agriculture
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
United States
Great Cities Struggle In Credit Crisis
New York and Chicago face fiscal woes as they seek to borrow from a planned two billion dollar corporation. Wall Street demands sharp cost cuts to renew $32.5 million in notes, with NYC needing $120 million in unbonded debt refinanced within thirty days. Authorities race to satisfy bankers or risk default.
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New York
Wall Street
Chicago
University Loses Distinguished Builder Louis Round Wilson
Louis Round Wilson, a longtime UNC figure and architect of its renowned library, has died after 31 years at the university. He faced severe obstacles yet built a premier southern library and advanced UNC's scholarly mission.
Noted Librarian Leaders and North Carolina Education Policy
The piece profiles key figures in library science and education policy, highlighting pioneering work at the University of North Carolina and efforts to raise library standards in the South. It notes Dr. Wilson's career moves, Carnegie grant influence, and salary pressures amid broader funding debates. It also mentions Fletcher’s political candidacy and prior ambassadorial service in multiple countries.
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Carnegie Corporation
American Library Association
Southeastern Library Association
South
Wilson
Graduate Library School
University of Chicago
Board of Trustees
University of North Carolina
North
Middle West
Kenan Foundation
North Carolina
Diplomatic Hat Surfaces in London Ambassadorship Push
Henry F. Fletcher openly seeks Pennsylvania support for appointment as ambassador to London. The move is unprecedented in its frankness and raises questions about cost and establishment needs. Fletcher has 29 years of diplomatic experience and was previously sent to Havana by Theodore Roosevelt.
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Portugal
Chile
Mexico
Belgium
Italy
London
Fletcher
Henry F. Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Washington
United States
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Wilson
Page
Dawes
Theodore Roosevelt
Havana
Consuming Fire and the Open Road of Love
The speaker links Hebrews twelve twelve to thirteen, arguing that chapter breaks mislead readers. God is a consuming fire guiding cleansing fire in conscience and society, warming life with love and truth. The message suitly sees eruptions as revealing God's warmth and urges renewal through divine fire.
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David
High Point
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Isaiah
Change of climate for Christians heats up hearts
A sermon urges believers to seek warmth from God to fuel enduring brotherly love. It compares spiritual indifference to a cold climate and emphasizes continuing faithful service despite lack of applause, citing John the Baptist and the call to let brotherly love endure.
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Tropics
Florida
Miami
Mobile
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Rome
Catawba President Speaks At Reformed Church In Lexington
Dr. Howard R. Omwake, new president of Catawba College, will speak at the 11 o clock service marking the First Reformed church thirty first anniversary in Lexington. The church leader for 31 years is Dr J C Leonard who helped found the church and later organized the Second Reformed church now led by Rev A O Leonard with more than 500 members.
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Christ
F. W. Boreham
Australia
F. B. Myer
London
Melbourne
Dr. James
Dr. Myer
Dr. Meyer
Lexington
Howard R. Omwake
Catawba College
First Reformed Church
Omwake
Catawba
Elmer R. Hoke
J. C. Leonard
Dr. Leonard
Second Reformed Church
A. O. Leonard
Tar Heel Boxers Beat Generals In Opener
North Carolina defeated Washington and Lee 5 to 2 in Chapel Hill in the season opener. Six bouts were decisions, one went to an overtime, and Tilson the Washing ton Lee coach’s brother won by technical knockout in the third round. Raymer at 135 pounds nearly delivered a knockout, while Farmer endured a tough rally before the bell.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Washington and Lee
Tilson
Washington Lee
Raymer
Farmer
Archeologists Plan Mt Ararat Expedition for Noah’s Ark Traces
Archaeologists organize an expedition to Mount Ararat to search for traces related to Noah’s Ark. The team aims to locate evidence that could confirm biblical accounts through field work and analysis.
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Mt. Ararat
Three Impostors to Be Killed Off by High Point Reader
A reader blasts three personifications: Mr They Say Mr Have You Heard and Madam Rumor. The column condemns rumor mongering as destructive to homes churches and communities and asks readers whether these figurative killers should be buried.
Laboring man asks High Point for local job bias
A reader criticizes outside workers in High Point arguing a $5 privilege license could fund police and city services. He claims outsiders avoid local taxes, shift earnings elsewhere, and worsen tax collection and bill payment by residents. He urges prioritizing local workers to support city finances.
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High Point
Guilford
Knox
New York
Jamestown Meeting Backing City School Improvements
About 2000 residents gathered to support ongoing city investments, praising the Junior High project led by Charlies F. Tomlinson. The tour highlighted modern facilities from classrooms to gym and heating systems, with a pledge to return for a full inspection and assurances that tax money funded durable, valuable enhancements.
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Charlies F. Tomlinson
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Citizens urged to support banks and city industry
In High Point North Carolina January 16 a letter urges citizens to cooperate with banks to save the city industries. It cites Logansport Indiana where citizens and officials kept banks open and reopened closed banks after press reports and a mayoral reply.
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Logansport
Indiana
Ind
R. C. Shepherd
High Point
N.C
W. O. Fiedler
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