Commerce to reorganize under Hopkins plan for industry aid
Willard L. Thorp outlined a near farm-like system for industry supervision under Secretary Hopkins. The idea envisions sector based divisions such as boot and shoe, textiles, autos, and steel to study costs, production, labor, and demand, guiding policy and assisting firms.
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Reminiscences and local recollections from Randolph
A long personal essay reflects on Trinity high school figures, local dam site observations, geographic centers, and attitudes toward outsiders. The writer muses on education, regional ties, and independence, linking memories of Trinity teachers to broader North Carolina life.
Endeavorers Meet Across City for State Observance
Mabel Joiner president of the High Point Christian Endeavor Union calls a meeting of all city union officers and use planning to attend the statewide gathering in Winston Salem on February 4. The 58th anniversary observance begins with today’s city-wide meeting at First Methodist Protestant on North Main Street at 2 PM with local society activities continuing through the week leading to the state event next Saturday.
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High Point Christian Endear Union
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Camel ban at 1939 California World's Fair transportation
Report notes camels are barred as transport at the fair while trains rickshaws push chairs and motorized voters will be available as alternatives.
Army views sought on plane sales to France
The Senate Military Committee pressed General Malin Craig for the army’s stance on warplane sales to France as President Roosevelt revealed U S help in French aerial rearmament. Critics warned of dangerous precedent while others argued the policy reflected broader democratic support. Undersecretary Sumner Welles warned against foreign policies threatening U S security.
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Sumner Welles
New York
Performer’s Silence Sparks Song Debate in 1939
In 1939 a singer chose not to sing Shortnin’ Bread at a single event, prompting discussion that a performer might be better off not singing at all. The remark suggests a broader sense of restraint or dissatisfaction with public performance during that era.
J P N M Cates Sr Opens Office on Wrenn Street
Local justice of the peace N M Cates Sr opened an office at 112 North Wrenn Street after being elected in the last election. He will maintain the office daily on Wrenn Street.
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N. M. Cates
Canadian gold nugget to headline BC exhibits at fair
A gold nugget from Canada valued at 30 000 dollars and about the size of a man’s head will be among British Columbia displays at the World's Fair of the West opening February 18.
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British Columbia
Observations on Yadkin River for Week Ended Friday
Murray and Flood Inc. records for High Point Clemmons Yadkin River noting mean weekly temperature 39.7 F, high 60.5 F on the 21st, low 16.9 F on the 28th, mean humidity 66.5 percent, high 98 percent on the 4th, low 33 percent on the 22nd, precipitation 0.63 inch, river stages high 2.75 ft from the 25th and low 2.52 ft on the 23rd.
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High Point
Clemmons
Styers Ferry
Yadkin River
Water usage planned at World's Fair of the West site
The Treasure Island World’s Fair of the West will require over 1.8 million gallons of water daily. Deacon Shem Crowne from Boston is noted as the earliest recorded professional American artist.
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Treasure Island
Deacon Shem Crowne
Boston
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