Stocks Firm Up After Mild Market Pause In New York
In New York on January 17, stocks held a firmer tone after yesterday’s sharp selloff but activity remained light. Major gains came from American Can Allied Chemical DuPont International Harvester Case American Tobacco and others, while American Telephone and U S Steel were flat and New York Central and Drug eased slightly. Bearish sentiment lingered in brokerage rooms as the January rally seemed exhausted awaiting Washington developments or clearer signs of seasonal business pickup.
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New York
American Can
Allied Chemical
Dufont
International Harvester
Case
American Tobacco
Ligcett and Myers B
Proctor and Gamble
American Telephone
U. S. Steel
New York Central
Drug
Homestake
Washington
Strange Interlude at Paramount Prompts New Screen Device
A film adaptation of Eugene ONeill's Strange Interlude runs at the Paramount theater. Norma Shearer and Clark Gable head the cast with strong performances, including Shearer's Nina Leeds. The picture uses a new device letting audiences hear characters' inner thoughts as asides, sometimes contrasting with spoken dialogue, and showcases notable makeup as it spans a 30-year timeline.
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Eugene O'Neill
Paramount Theater
O'Neill
Norma Shearer
Clark Gable
Miss Shearer
Nina Leeds
Ned Darrell
Alexander Kirkland
Robert Young
Ralph Morgan
Maureen O'Sullivan
Nash County Man Burned To Death
Rocky Mount report says J. H. Chamblee aged 38 died in a Nash County home burned yesterday. Neighbors found a charred body. coroner M. C. Gulley ruled the fire not incendiary but could not determine the cause. The building was destroyed and funeral services were held.
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Rocky Mount
J. H. Chamblee
Nash County
M. C. Gulley
Chamblee
Sidewalks of New York author finds relief for Blake
James N. Blake, once writer of The Sidewalks of New York, now destitute with an aged sister and blind brother, is helped by former Governor Alfred E. Smith after New York officials arrange two weeks of support and reveal eligibility for $75 monthly old age pensions for both Blake and his sister. William H. Mathews urges dramatizing urban misery to push relief programs.
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New York
James N. Blake
Blake
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
William H. Mathews
The
Association For Improving the
Mathews
Clear of charges in lumber plant arson case
Concord a Jan 17 F C Niblock a prominent businessman was cleared of accusations that he hired two men to burn his lumber plant near Concord to collect about 40000 dollars in insurance.
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Concord
F. C. Niblock
Here
Roosevelt to maintain present Far East policy
Roosevelt signals a continuation of current Far East policy for the foreseeable future. Talks with Col. House, Polk, and Davis will mainly focus on new policies for economic and arms conferences. Archie McNeil, Connecticut national committeeman, also among today's callers.
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Col. House
Polk
Davis
Roosevelt
Archie McNeil
Connecticut
A Horse Seeks City Purchase to Replace Fallen Mare
In Tacoma on January 17 a seven year old mare named Old Dollie slipped on icy streets due to a city gravity line leak. Mike Bools claims the city caused the accident and seeks 150 to buy a replacement horse.
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Tacoma
Wash
Mike Bools
Mike
Booming Business Interrupted by Armored Robbery
In Fort Worth Texas January 17 a customer at I Linn clothing store pretends to buy a suit and shoes then pulls a pistol and robs the merchant after forcing him into a closet. The incident punctuates a period of booming business.
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Fort Worth
Tex
I. Linn
Linn
Last Rites Held For Mrs Lola Moore At Mechanicsville
Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Madelene Moore wife of Geo F Moore were held at the Primitive Baptist church Mechanicsville chaired by Elder P W Willard. She died in a local hospital after several days as a patient. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
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Lola Madelene Moore
Geo. F. Moore
Primitive Baptist Church
Mechanicsville
P. W. Williard
West Pokus
Donnell Longton
Mary Conklin
JH. F. Adams
Tom Grael
Lina
Overton
Tassie
Estie Brown
D. E. Sears
Robert Hooper
W. A. Linville
Clarence Prince
Roby Johnson
D. A. Johnson
Thieves Steal 200 Pounds Fine Meat From Pack House
Thieves forced the lock at T. F. Baker’s pack house on the Asheboro road and took 200 pounds of meat, including three fine shoulders and two hams. Footprints of three persons were found, while two hams and four middlings remained.
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T. F. Baker
Asheboro
Mr. Baker
May Become Antiques
Jacksonville Florida officers Bessent and Prescott raided a house and found a heavily paneled table concealing a copper tank partly filled with liquor. The liquor was removed by inserting a match stick in a hole and pressing a small faucet plunger.
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Jacksonville
Fila
G. L. Beassent
J. H. Prescott
Bessent
Prescott
Sure Way to Win Denver Slot Machine Heist
Two men robbed a barbecue stand owned by Jess Duncan in Denver and pried off the back of two slot machines. They ignored the cash register and vanished with the machines.
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Denver
Cole
Jess Duncan
Duncan
Police lets boxing match lead to liquor suspect arrest
Chief Deputy D C Coleman and Deputy R Jean White spotted Guedry, wanted on two aliases for liquor possession, at a boxing match. They waited for the bout to end and then arrested him, avoiding a disruption of the event.
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Good Sports
Miami
D. C. Coleman
R. Jean White
Coleman
White
Guedry
Mrs W J Dillon Laid To Rest At Fairfield Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs W J Dillon of Abbotts Creek township were held at Fairfield M P Church with Rev O L Ruth and Dr S W Taylor officiating. The Cashatt brothers sang hymns. Pallbearers included Dewey Hinkle Richard Hedrick Clifton Hedrick and others. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
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W. J. Dillon
Abbotts Creek Township
Fairfield M. P
O. L. Ruth
S. W. Taylor
Lebanon M. P
Dewey Hinkle
Richard Hedrick
Clifton Hedrick
Glenn Snider
Marion Nunn
Howard York
CIA
Polly Snider
Carrie Snider
Edith York
Annie Lee York
Farm relief plan targets wheat and cotton
Discussion in the Senate committee focused on limiting the bill to two commodities, wheat and cotton, with leaders noting cotton export and domestic use patterns. The group stressed first testing the mechanism and hearing views from key sponsors before deciding on scope and hearings.
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Smith
Kendrick
Wyoming
McNary
Representative Jones
Tex
House
Frederick Lee
Farm Organizations
Eric Englund
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Japan resumes aerial warfare over China amid diplomatic strains
Rumors that the American influence swayed a committee toward a firm Japan policy are countered by a Japanese envoy who insists proposals to invite non members into a league settlement be dropped. Moscow studies a Japanese pledge to settle differences with Soviet Russia before a non aggression pact. Japan proposes a three power commission with Manchukuo as the third partner alongside Russia and Japan.
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Japan
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
Ariven
Manchuria
Manchukuo
Christmas Tree Light Gaffe Delays Traffic Light
In Albuquerque a man sees a red bulb atop a Christmas tree at a busy intersection. Charley Kern jokes with the motorist as the red light delays traffic, the bulb remaining on the tree while people await the signal to change.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Charley Kern
Kern
Charlie
Man Given 26 Months For Bible Theft In Kilby Prison
Henry J. Rodgers aged 41 was sentenced to 26 months in Kilby Prison after stealing a Bible from a Deckenes store to seek religion. He was out on parole with 14 months remaining when the crime occurred.
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Birmingham
Ala
Henry J. Rodgers
Kilby
Rodgers
Prion
Duluth Forms New Life Life Bridge Club The Shoulda Club
In Duluth Minnesota a new bridge club named the Shoulda club forms members include professional women and school teachers who describe game endings with partners urging better play after every hand.
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Duluth
Minn
SURE HEAD YOUR TICKET
Chicago police announced a policy change at a prominent show stating only crime victims will be admitted for identification entertainment. The plan aims to prevent spectators from being harmed while preserving the event’s original purpose.
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Chicago
George Berry Elected To Three Junior Chamber Posts
Oklahoma City report says George Berry was chosen as third vice president fourth vice president and fifth vice president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Oklahoma City
George Berry
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Charge of False Pretense Lodged Against Salesman
A warrant charging Dr Ralph Earnhardt with false pretense in connection with alleged misrepresentation in selling a permanent wave machine was filed. It is alleged he collected 86 from Miss Harriett Padgett of this city while posing as a manufacturer’s agent. Earnhardt was reported to be in a High way Prison camp at Lexington.
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Ralph Earnhardt
Harriett Padgett
Earnhardt
Lexington
Two Die of Poisoning at Pratt Home in Atlanta
In Atlanta, Mrs. Pratt and her daughter were found dead from poisoning. The boy and girl, aged 9 and 7, were hospitalized in critical condition. A vial was found outside Mrs. Pratt's window, and the children said their mother gave them a drink this morning. Relatives expressed concern over Mrs. Pratt's state, with a brother noting her recent low spirits. Palmer Pratt, the estranged husband, arrived after the bodies were discovered.
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Wesley Memorial Hospital
Emory
Atlanta
Martha Dunham
Pratt
Maneuvers Planned by Pacific Fleet For Training Exercise
The battle force under a navy commander will direct the blue force defending the Pacific coast. It comprises three divisions of battleships three divisions of light cruisers four destroyer squadrons six submarine divisions one aircraft carrier and support ships. Admiral Richard H Leigh will be chief umpire as both fleets simulate war conditions with no firing. All units rendezvous in the San Pedro San Diego area for critique.
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Mander
Pacific
Richard H. Leigh
WU. 8. Fleet
Unite
San Pedro
San Diego
Cardui Named By Texas Women For Pain Relief
Mrs. Maxie Crummey of Texarkana Texas says Cardui helped her with irregular trouble and cramps and she gave it to her daughters who also saw benefit. The ad claims many women’s cases of suffering were improved and urges others to try Cardui with patience.
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Cardui
Maxie Crummey
Texarkaha
Texas
Butter and Eggs Market Report From Chicago
Butter and eggs figures from Chicago show weak butter with 9,796 loads and creamery specials at 93 score 18 19 percent extras at 92 18 percent, firsts 88 89 at 16 17 percent and seconds 86 87 at 16 percent. Eggs total 7,834 with weak and extra firsts at 18 percent and current receipts at 16 16 percent.
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Chicago
Market Prices Reported From High Point Market
High Point market notes show butter at 21 35 cents per pound and 25 27 cents for eyes. Poultry prices list hens at 8 12 cents and roosters at 7 cents.
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High Point
Legislature Debates Budget Balance and Tax Changes
The legislature weighs budget balancing steps with graduated pay reductions and debates shifting funds from highway to general. The budget commission proposes 82.5 million for the next biennium, down from current spending, and advocates higher levies except school ad valorem tax. Proposals include raising income tax rate, raising personal and real property exemptions, and lobbyist registration with restricted access.
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Budget Commission
Phringhaus
Commission
Highway Fund
General Fund
Senate
World’s oldest tree found in Mexican valley grove
Scientists identify a sacred bald cypress in Santa Maria del Tule, Mexico as the world’s oldest known tree estimated between four and six thousand years old. The ancient specimen measures about 126 feet in circumference.
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Santa Maria del Tula
Mexico
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Guilford County
Public auction set for February 14, 1933 at 12 noon at the courthouse door Guilford County North Carolina. Lands described as 1206 Pershing Street High Point part of Lots 25 and 26 Ragan Norman property. Trustee Gene W Bramham receivers First National Company of Durham Inc. and Union Trust Company of Maryland.
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Guilford County
Public auction will sell at the courthouse door in Guilford County North Carolina at 12 o clock noon on February 14 1933 the land described in a 1928 deed of trust. The property is No 1223 Ragan Street High Point part of Lot 25 of the Ragen and Harmon property. The deed secures taxes assessments and unpaid indebtedness. Receivers of First National Company of Durham and Union Trust Co. of Maryland as trustees.
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First National Company of Durham, Inc
Union Trust Co
Maryland
W. C. Johnson
Marianna Johnson
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
N. C
Quilford County
Ragan Street
Pershing Street
Ragan
High Point
North Carolina
Ragen
OG. BR
National
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