Weather outlook for North Carolina coastal area
Fair tonight with increasing cloudiness Saturday as temperatures rise. Rain or snow possible Saturday night, with rain in the southwest and mountains Saturday afternoon. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville shift from northwest to north and northeast, fair weather Saturday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras sees diminishing northwest winds, then southerly winds, with fair weather tonight and Saturday.
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North Carolina
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
Police tie two suspects after forays at city store
Officers found a rope ladder looped around a chimney used in a break in reported after opening time. The manager said cash was not in a safe but concealed elsewhere in the safe. About 1900 dollars in currency missing. State tax office investigated.
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State Tax Office
Youth Held For Anti Narcotics Investigation
The Greensboro federal district attorney directed High Point Sergeant Jack W. McMahon to hold Bill Brown for Federal Anti Narcotics Bureau inquiry. Brown a High Point youth arrested on a capias at Kopper Kettle station on the Greensboro highway faced seven months in municipal court for an old drunkenness charge. Officers found morphine in cube form and hypodermic instruments. Brown admitted use for morphine injections and had a spoon and medicine dropper with needle attachment on arrest.
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Federal District Attorney's Office
Greensboro
Jack W. McMahon
High Point Bureau of Investigation
Bill Brown
High Point
Federal
Anti-Narcotics Bureau
Brown
Pershing Street
Kopper Kettle
McMahon
Diversion War Intensifies Across North Carolina Debate
Officials, legislators and interest groups clash over a proposed budget shift labeled diversion. Key opponents include former highway chairs E. B. Jeffress and Capus M. Waynick, plus Senators Umstead Folger Ballentine Lumpkin Hatcher, and other leaders. The plan would raise gasoline sales tax revenue to balance funds, affecting the 1939 41 biennium with projected yearly transfers and a fragile remaining balance.
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Ers Protective Association
United Commercial Travelers
North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association
North Carolina Truck Owners Association
Associated General Contractors
Waynick
Highway and Public Works Commission
E. B. Jeffress
Greensboro
Capus M. Waynick
High Point
Umstead
Orange
Folger
Surry
Ballentine
Wake
Lumpkin
Franklin
Hatcher
Burke
Stone
Rocking
Ier
Thieves Hit Several City Businesses in Early Morning Burglary Spree
A string of break ins targeted Penney's, an unlocked English Motor Co window, and Lewis Body Works with open desks and door damage. A vending machine yielded coins and cigarettes but no value loss reported. Police chased a suspicious car through downtown but could not confirm suspects or gang links.
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English Motor Company
Lewis Body Works
Willowbrook Street
Main Street
Winston- Salem Highway
Penney’s
Governors Milk Cow Contest Set for 1939 California Fair
A contest at the 1939 California World's Fair will decide whether governors can milk cows. All state executives will be invited to compete in the event.
High Point Club Discusses Negro Infantile Paralysis Aid
James Ross spoke to the High Point Professional Men's Club at Dr. J J Wilson on Kivett drive urging club cooperation for community welfare and addressing housing conditions facing Black families. Dr. Murray B Davis read a national letter about infantile paralysis aid, noting a Negro unit at Tuskegee Institute and local work at Richardson Memorial hospital. The club pledged a 1940 campaign project and donated $5. A separate note says the Young Peoples club will host a kiddie party at Kilby arcade this evening with prizes for childlike attire.
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High Point
J. J. Wilson
Kivett Drive
James Ross
Patrician Club
Ross
Young Peoples’ Club
Kilby Arcade
Tigers wallop Thomasville 46 to 11 in local gym
William Penn Tigers beat Thomasville 46 to 11 on Thursday night in the local gym. The preliminary was reported as part of the victory stretch.
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William Penn
Thomasville
William Penn Tigers
Walloping
Barkley Predicts Senate Passage of Relief Measure
In a tense Senate debate Senator Barkley asserts the relief measure will pass despite a filibuster. Senator Clark labels the session an unusual spectacle with sharp exchanges as Democrats defend the bill.
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Barkley
Senate
Clark
D-Mo
D-Ky
Lea bill could prompt layoffs in railroads says W M W Spawn
Interstate Commerce commissioner W. M. Spawn said the Lea transportation bill would lead some railroad workers to quit their jobs, while calling the legislation a general aid to railroad companies.
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Washington
W. M. W. Spawn
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Lea
North Carolina Engineers Hold 21st Annual Meeting
The North Carolina Society of Engineers met in Raleigh for its 21st annual gathering. Discussions covered fortifications furniture and the electrical industry.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Society of Engineers
The Telescopic Goldfish With Protruding Eyes
The goldfish with eyes that bulge from its head resembles a telescope yet remains near sighted. The description emphasizes its unusual eye placement and limited vision despite prominent eyes.
Registered At The Market List of Attendees by City
A long list of names and hometowns appears as a registered at the market roster. The record includes residents from Lexington Durham Raleigh Spartanburg Greensboro Winston-Salem and many other towns across North Carolina and surrounding states.
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Joe Leonard
Lexington
J. R. Black
Bamberg
S. C
M. D. Blackburn
Clemmons
J. Q. Donnally
Bluefield
W. Va
S. Daniel
E. Daniel
N. Liebermen
Durham
C. T. Sinclair, Jr
Carthage
Burnette
D. R. Clark
Denson
Tarboro
H. G. Whaley
Winston
M. R. Mitchell, Jr
B. Easterlin
E. B. Morse
Rockingham
Sophia Green
Raleigh
W. E. Koon
Spartanburg
J. @. Pike
F. W. Prince
L. G. Turner
Statesville
Douglas Wood
Petersburg
Ind
R. T. Porter
Galax
G. M. Chesson
Margaret Chesson
J. L. Harrell
Helen Phelps
Plymouth
Clifford Morris
J. H. Rich
C. A. Thompson
Sam West, Jr
Graham
W. D. Rudd
Liberty
Margie Burton
D. C. Burton
J. H. Berry
Reidsville
Paul Powell
John Kester
L. C. Kester
Fred Walters
Hickory
G. Y. Klutz
Rockwell
K. L. Dawkins
Carl Wilson
H. Jaffe
H. J. Stein
Wilmington
B. G. Taylor
Washington
N. C
W. R. Josey
Manning
S. Glenn Cline
W. P. Leavel
Staunton
J. B. Coble
Burlington
E. J. Howerton
Winston-Salem
D. C. Belk
W. A. Warner
G. L. Whatley
Greenwood
D. C
C. J. Hicks
Forest City
R. M. Babb
Gaffney
Ss. C
W. H. White
Alton Mason
Bill Tidor
Monroe
Leo Hinshaw
Elkin
F. O. Yates
Asheboro
Mabel Griffith
Grover Kester
High Point
W. J. Bishop
T. A. Priest
R. T. Groome
Kings Mountain
J. E. Whitehunt
J. F. Raper
A. O. Latham
W. A. Owen
Washington, N. Cc
T. M. Shelton
Railroads get support as J Allen Taylor shifts stance in NC
Enterprise Bureau notes North Carolina railroads may gain relief after J Allen Taylor Wilmington wholesaler changes position and writes to Senator Bellamy and Representatives Morris and LeGrand. Greenville Mayor Blount receives floor courtesies. An honorary page yields to Peter Bruce Henderson, grandson of Walter Murphy, in the House.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
North Carolina
J. Allen Taylor
Wilmington
Cape Fear
Antirailroad
Taylor
E. H. Bellamy
John R. Morris
J. Q. LeGrand
M. K. Blount
Greenville
George Uzzell
Rowan
Peter Bruce Henderson
Walter Murphy
County Absent Ballot Exemption Sought for Clay and Moore
County officials seek exemptions from the absentee ballot law for Clay and Moore counties as the latest pair in a regional effort. The move aims to reduce voting friction and streamline procedures amid ongoing political debate.
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Clay
Moore
Lawmakers Invited to Charlotte on Banking Holiday
Representative J B Vogler said legislators were invited to Charlotte on February 22, a bank holiday. He cited closed banks and noted transportation food and entertainment would be provided, arguing lawmakers could not cash checks that day.
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Charlotte
J. B. Vogler
Mr Page of Bladen Seeks to Show Action Yesterday
Mr Page of Bladen attempted to demonstrate his actions to his homefolks yesterday, but the house would not cooperate, preventing the display.
Roberts Takes Interest At Southern Furniture Exposition
Ralph Roberts of Lake Worth Florida, buyer for Roberts Furniture, was pictured in the High Point Furniture Company space during the Southern Furniture Exposition Building display.
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Ralph Roberts
Lake Worth
Fla
Roberts Furniture
City
High Point Furniture Company
Southern Furniture Exposition
Bladenites Attend Polk Prison Farm Barbecue and Lobby Drama
In a North Carolina House scene several dozen Bladen residents gathered in the lobby to back a local bill. Speaker Ward ruled the speech out of order as Mr. Page sought suspension of rules. Murphy of Rowan backed extending lobby privileges amid recollections of regional county borders.
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Polk
Page
Speaker
Bladen
Ward
Murphy
Rowan
Rowan County
North Carolina
Tennessee
Legislature in Jail: Raleigh Banquet at Camp Polk Prison Farm
A Wednesday Bla Den county barbecue drawn lawmakers and staff to Camp Polk prison farm near Raleigh. Hundreds gathered at the dining hall, with reporters and senators among them. Photos captured dignified lawmakers behind bars as the event unfolded.
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Bladen County
Camp Polk
Raleigh
Navy aviators record shows accidents peak on Thursdays
U S navy aviators service records indicate most accidents occurred on Thursdays rather than Fridays traditionally viewed as unlucky.
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U. S. Navy
High Point Building and Loan elects officers at annual meeting
Dr Stanton Againt heads the High Point Building and Loan Association at the annual meeting with KE Tate as vice president B Johnson as secretary-treasurer and Bessie A Foster as assistant secretary. Shirley Mae West elected assistant treasurer. The same board was re-elected and Jason reported a constructive year with 205000 advanced to borrowers and 47 loans maturing amounting to 61000. Foreclosures were limited and earnings distributed with improved cash position and real estate dispositions aiding finances. Shareholders paid tribute to late John Clina.
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High Point Pipetual Building and Loan Aviation
KE. Tate
B. Johnson
Treasur
Bessie A. Foster
Sectary
Thomas W. Sprinkle
Torney
Shirley
Mae West
N Ciation
C. C. Edward
8. Hayworth
A. S. Parker
A. Parker, Jr
R. R. Ragan
Tho W. Sprinkle
D. A. Stant
A. E. Tate
Fred N. Tate
R. Wheeler
Jason
Mary
John Clina
D. A. Stanton
U S Help Sought for Chilequake Victims
U S Ambassador Armour visited the Chilean foreign ministry to offer aid for the earthquake disaster in south central Chile. Officials requested medical supplies and condensed milk as urgent needs rise toward a feared 12000 deaths. Airplanes left the Panama Canal Zone with serum while evacuations and mass transport moved survivors toward Santiago and coastal cities.
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Santiago
Chile
United States
Chillan
Concepcion
Tabcahu
Minister of the
Britain and France aid Czechoslovakia with loans and gift
London reports an agreement to provide about 8 million pounds as a gift and another 8 million pounds as a loan to Czecho Slovakia for refugees. Britain forgives 4 million pounds of debt while France cancels about 70 million francs, matching the aid in value.
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London
Foreign Office
Visco Halifax
Charles Corbin
Vilem Pospisil
Britain
Czec
Slovakia
France
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Allen Jenkins
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Tex Ritter
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Carrier
Enterprise Daily
First Methodist Protestant
Forrest Cates
Hammett Cecil, Jr
J. Clay Madison
H. A. Cecil
Enterprise
D. A. Rawley
Charles Loflin
Ken Simmons
Harold Jensen
G. F. Rothrock
Ed Kemp
Smith
W. E. Cooper
Capital Shorts
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