Purge Begun by Machinists in Internal Cleanse
Washington dispatch reports the International Association of Machinists initiating a purge of alleged company spies. Senate Civil Liberties Committee chair LaFolette enters records naming over 100 men linked as paid agents of the National Megal Trades Association. James Matles of New York, a machinists union organizer, claims many are or were union members or officers and travels toward New Jersey to join a meeting as a self-proclaimed stool pigeon.
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Washington
Internationalssociation
Senate
LaFolette (Progis
National Megal Trades Association
James Matles
New York
Achinists
Uunion
Person
N. J
Iles
Real Winter Set In With Snow Near High Point
Colder weather moved in bringing the first flakes of snow and a rain mix to High Point. Temperatures dropped rapidly from a warm day yesterday, signaling winter’s return as a cold rain persisted through the night.
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High Point
Mercury
Public Dispute Over Trade Unions Sparks Delay Request
The Metal Trades Association and the Machinists Union face public opposition. Counsel warned named men could be endangered by publicity. Union officers sought a delay to "clean up" the situation.
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Metal Trades Association
The
Machinists Union
General Motors Plans Partial Plant Reopenings
GM announced some plants would reopen Tuesday but would not operate factories where strikes are ongoing. Knudsen called the dispute over property rights or not, and urged strikers to leave two Fisher body plants in Flint, Michigan before negotiations. Homer Martin argued for immediate collective bargaining to end the walkout, while Perkins pressed to restart talks and Governor Murphy kept silent on the deadlock.
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General Motors
Fisher Body
Flint
Mich
Knudsen
Homer Martin
Toledo
Fatally Injured Merchant Virgil Lanier Dies
Virgil V. Lanier, 59, a Lexington mattress maker and blind merchant, died in a Charlotte hospital from injuries after being struck by a car near Lexington yesterday. The report notes the incident occurred in a Leap Year, hinting at a change in the calendar.
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Charlotte
Virgil V. Lanier
Lexington
Two Randolph Schools Close Due to Muddy Roads
In Randolph county two schools, Providence and Trinity, closed amid impassable roads during a winter weather stretch. County Superintendent T. F. Bulla visited schools and drivers. roads improved with sun. If weather worsens next week more closures could occur.
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Randolph
Asheboro
Randolph County
Providence
Trinity
T. F. Bulla
E. O. Russell
Bulla
Nudist Colony Battles Cold Wave At Alma California
ALMA CALIF JAN 23 The nudist colony chalked up a bare victory against cold weather aided by a roaring log fire. Twenty regular members and over 100 weekend visitors enjoyed outdoor activities without clothing amid mild temperatures. Director George M Spray notes no truly cold weather yet and no flu cases from exposure at Elysium. Short wearers mainly new recruits acclimate. Citronella odor lingers as a sensory cue.
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Alma
Calif
George M. Spray
Spray
Elysium
War and Pestilence Conspiracy Unfolded in Trial
The Soviet leadership faced a sweeping accusation of a conspiracy to restore capitalism. Accused actions included destroying industry and sabotaging infrastructure with alleged help from Japanese and German intelligence links. Testimony cited Piatikoff detailing a plan to fund the plot via inflated German contracts. Radek explained the reserve center’s trust issues within the Trotzkyist-Zinovieff bloc. the Zinovieff faction had 16 defendants who were executed last August for plotting to kill Stalin and topple the regime.
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Ers
Soviet Union
Ukraine
Germany
Soviet Maritime
Amur
Japan
Gregory Piatikoff
Trotzky
Sedoff
Berlin
Piatikoff
Radek
Reserve Center
Zinoviefff
Josef Stalin
Salisbury Series Concerts Open To Local Members
Members of the High Point Cooperative Concert association receive admission to Salisbury attractions via the local membership card. The remaining Salisbury shows feature Rose Tentoni on January 20 and Dorothy Crawford on April 8 at Catawba College Auditorium at 8:30 p.m.
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High Point Cooperative Concert Association
Salisbury Association
F. Tomlinson
Rose Tentoni
The
Philharmonic
New York City
Dorothy Crawford
Salisbury
Catawba College Auditorium
Red Cross Appeals for Flood Area Relief Funds
The Red Cross seeks at least 2 million dollars to meet immediate flood relief needs and support victims until they can return home. A minimum of 3 million was planned, with 1 million already available, and funds are arriving at national headquarters after Admiral Grayson urged contributions.
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Red Cross
Grayson
Flood Strikes Ohio River Area Forcing Mass Evacuations
About 300000 residents flee to higher ground as Ohio and Kentucky endure floods. Thousands displaced in Louisville and Paducah, with water flooding basements in Newport. Prisoners escape attempts, storm relief trains depart from Indianapolis, and coast guard ferries aid evacuations along the Mississippi.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Frankfort
State Reformatory
Louisville
Paducah
State Health Department
Maysville
Carrollton
Newport
Indianapolis
Indiana
National Guard
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Ohio River
Evansville
Ind
Coast Guard
East
Cincinnati
Gulf
Mississippi
Memphis
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Huntington
Point Pleasant
Ohio flood and fire menace spreads across cities
Police enforce a strict looters order along the riverfront as Cincinnati and Newport battle flood chaos. Health officials report no epidemic risk while Typhus vaccine is dispatched. Red Cross and volunteers rush supplies to Portsmouth and nearby towns as 20,000 homeless near 11 foot flood levels.
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Newport
Leo Livingston
Cincinnati
F. K. Harder
State Health Department
Seven Hills
Kentucky
Ohio River
Portsmouth
National Guard
New Boston
Red Cross
Columbus
Portsmouth Gas Company
Martin's Ferry
Ohio
East Liverpool
Death of Manley Freeman 84 Local Resident
Manley Freeman 84 of 1607 Bradley Street died in a local hospital after a two week illness. He is survived by his wife Mary Freeman five step-sons W J Carmichael Thomasville A J Charles Joe Ernest Carmichael all of High Point one daughter Mrs Tishie Hancock Asheboro one brother Alex Freeman Winston-Salem and six grandchildren. Final rites set for Monday at 11 from Ethel Christian church near Asheboro with Rev J W Grice in charge. Funeral party to depart Bradley Street residence at 9 a.m. Monday.
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Manley Freeman
Bradley Street
Mary Freeman
W. J. Carmichael
Thomasville
A. J
Charles
Joe
Ernest Carmichael
High Point
Tishie Hancock
Asheboro
Alex Freeman
Winston-Salem
Ethel Christian Church
J. W. Grice
Ward Street
Legislators revisit five day week as liquor bills loom
Lawmakers push balances on the budget while agriculture calls drive tobacco compact talks. Committee hearings next week tackle liquor measures, child labor amending acts, and a 40 to 48 hour work week. Budget disputes, taxes, and school bus funding record in finance hearings as NC endures a muddy winter shutting rural schools in about 20 counties.
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House
Judiciary Committee
United Dty Forces
Senate Judiciary Committee
Salemburg
State Department of Labor
State Grange
Senate Committee On
House Manufacturing and Labor Committee
Joint Agriculture Committee
Finance Committee
Intangibles
Appropriations Committee
Advisory Budget Commission
Highway and Public Works Commission
Public Schools’ Department
Democratic Party
Association of County Commissioners
North Carolina League of Municipalities
The
Association of Tax Supervisors
North Carolina
Manslaughter Ver Dict In Case Of Proctors
Mount Airy report details a high point shooting case where Adam Proctor testified Cook attacked their father prompting the fatal shot. Proctor defense argues self defense supported by William Proctor and others. The article also notes a separate embezzlement fine reduction for William R. Grissett and Lucile Cook pleading guilty to violation of the prohibition law with a five month sentence.
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Mount Airy
High Point
William
Proctors
Adam Proctor
Cook
Adam
Proctor
William R. Grissett
Lucile Cook
High Point Negress
Two Held For Gold Mine Theft Near Woods
Nashville North Carolina January 23 Two men George Todd twenty seven and Early Driver twenty six were booked on charges of stealing a gold mine. Detective C P Hocutt said they cleaned out all equipment from the A T Strugis mine near Woods, which had not been operated recently.
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Nashville
N. C
C. P. Hocutt
George Todd
Driver
A. T. Strugis
Woods
Global average annual rainfall figure
The article states that worldwide precipitation averages about 60 inches per year. It notes a global geophysical context and provides a concise statistic on global rainfall levels.
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Globe
Townspeople oppose 2 percent tax for pension kitty
Merchants faced pressure to contribute a 2 per cent levy on all transactions to fund a village pension. A Spokane marked letter warned residents against the plan and urged support for a counter effort. Fleming and Elizabeth Fleming remained at home amid public protests as discussions continued.
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Isom
Spokane
Cabinet Falls Before Attach Coalition Forms
A fragmented cabinet collapses as a coalition government forms under a diet dominated assembly. The new bloc includes Japanese bureau representatives and one army and one navy officer. Naval members align with party leaders rather than the military. The emperor alone would decide its end.
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Pioning
Diet Parlia
Pope Faces Gangrene Threat as Pius XI Weakens
Vatican reports growing danger of gangrene in Pope Pius XI left leg after varicose vein rupture. At 79, he receives injections to curb infection as nourishment wanes and drowsiness deepens. Doctors concede gangrene could end his life soon, while still hoping to stave it off briefly.
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Vatican
City
Pius XI
Holy Father
Italy Bans Handshakes in Favor of Fascist Salute
Italy imposes a ban on handshakes signaling Fascist unity amid crackdown on gang activity and political rivals. The policy emphasizes the salute as a public display of allegiance and discipline.
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Italy
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