Program Not Fortifications Expanded In War Plans
The briefing cited Brigadier Generals Marshall and Strong as arguing for new weapons, more planes, and a Panama canal defense highway. Officials said the arms program requires a force of at least 26,000 officers and men. Roosevelt sought a $27 million appropriation for a reinforced garrison with $5 million available immediately for new quarters.
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George C. Marshall
George W. Strong
General Staff
Republic of Panama
Mr. Roosevelt
Yeggmen Strike Twice At Garland Distributing Company
Police report a safe robbery at Garland Distributing Company with about 130 dollars missing after a window and door entry. A second break in at High Point Overall Company on South Hamilton Street saw pants stolen. No suspects named and unclear if one or multiple thieves carried out the crimes.
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Garland Distributing Company
High Point Overall Company
Distributing Company
Hamilton Street
Thomasville Library Receives Special Two-Volume Confederate History
The Davidson County library branch in Thomasville has been mailed a special two volume copy of The Confederate Government by Jefferson Davis from the Briarfield Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The edition is part of a limited release and is among the librarys noteworthy Civil War era works. Also arriving are a complete series of Boy Scout merit badge pamphlets to be displayed this week.
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Commerce Street
Thomasville
Davidson County Library
Jefferson Davis
Briarfield
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Negotiations on Refugees Break Down in Reich Policy Shuffle
In a surprise communique the German regime announced “unified leadership” of economic and financial policy as Schacht resigns from the Reichsbank and Funk assumes the post. The move aligns with threats to shift trade toward the Balkans and criticizes the United States as a key buyer amid tensions over the Anglo American treaty.
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Greater
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Hitler
Funk
United States
Balkans
Roosevelt
March of Dimes Start Tomorrow for Infantile Paralysis Drive
High school students begin selling Fight Infantile Paralysis buttons on the streets under the senior high student council. Frank E. Moses reports $28.86 received from the junior high drive. The campaign ends with an informal dance at Emerywood Country Club, postponed to Friday night January 27.
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Frank E. Moses
Emerywood Country Club
Mills Home Credit Union Advances In Thomasville
The Mills Home Credit Union held its first annual meeting at the orphanage library and voted to continue the union in the department of agriculture. It seeks 4500 from the state legislature for two years, reports show 23 members, $550 in shares, 20 loans, and six percent dividends.
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Mills Home Credit Union
Department of Agriculture
Romulus Skaggs
State Credit Union Association
National Credit Union Association
C. C. McKain
Credit and Loan Committee
Paul Keyes
Morris Eggars
L. Raper
J. A. Nielson
Board of
Center Theater Set to Open in High Point January 30
The Center Theater in High Point will formally open Monday night January 30 with doors at 6 30 pm for two showings at 7 and 9 pm. A short dedication precedes the 9 pm performance with Mayor Grayson speaking and music by the High Point College capella choir.
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Center
High Point
Hugh J. Smart
North Carolina Theaters, Inc
C. S. Grayson
High Point College
South
Smart
Tax Supervisor Reports $400000 Added To Guilford Books
A. C. Hudson Guilford county tax supervisor said about $400000 was added to tax books since December 15 due to non listing by property owners. He expects taxable values to rise by $1,000,000 and may list noncompliant individuals if not listed by February 6. All men 21 to 50 must list taxes and pay poll taxes.
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Greensboro
A. C. Hudson
Guilford County
High Point
Notice of sale of land by insured mortgage bond corp
Under and by virtue of a deed of trust dated November 1 1934 by Charles A Lain and Bertha E Lain to Insured Mortgage Bond Corporation of North Carolina as Trustee default occurred and sale demanded the Trustee will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the East Door of the Guilford County Court House Greensboro NC at 2:00 p m on February 16 1939 described property located in High Point North Carolina being 1201 Ward Street beginning at an iron stake on Ward Street intersection with Ridgeway Avenue proceeding as described and known as No 1201 Ward Street This sale is subject to all outstanding taxes and assessments. This 14th day of January 1939. INSURED MORTGAGE BOND CORPORATION OF NORTH CAROLINA Trustee CHLOE L FERREE Assistant Secretary.
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Bertha E. Lain
Court House
Greensboro
North Carolina
High Point
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Ridegway Avenue
Lain
Ridgeway Avenue
Pittman to Speak at High Point Baptist Service
Elder R. H. Pittman editor of the Advocate and Messenger will speak at the High Point Primitive Baptist Church. Services are scheduled for Saturday at 3 PM and 7 30 PM with a Sunday 11 AM service.
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R. H. Pittman
The
Advocate and Messenger
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