Florida’s cold snap wrecks Florida truck crops and citrus
Florida’s coldest spell in 25 years battered crops from Dade to Lee counties. Estimated vegetable losses reach 7 to 10 million dollars in Dade, 5 million in Broward, 0.5 million in Lee. Unemployment may affect 6,000 field workers. replanting and rapid fruit picking under way as frosts damaged citrus, sugar cane, flowers.
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Fla
Florida
Southland
Middle West
Dade County
Broward County
Lee County
Deland
Everglades
Key West
South
Mid - West
Louisiana
Arkansas
Washington
W. W. Hubbell
Florida Citrus Commission
Labor's Break Good Strategy at United Mine Workers Meet
Gen. Hugh S. Johnson told the United Mine Workers convention that John L. Lewis split with the New Deal as a clever political move to keep both parties guessing. Johnson said labor should not have its support taken for granted and noted Wheeler lacks nomination chances. Sidney Hillman endorsed Roosevelt amid the debate.
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Columbus
Hugh S. Johnson
United Mine Workers Convention
John L. Lewis
Johnson
CIO
Euig
Roosevelt
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Clothing Workers
Lewis
White House
NRA
Burton K. Wheeler
Dmontana
United Mine Workers
Woman suffers broken arm after slip on icy walk
Mrs. William Myers of Spring Street broke her left arm in a weekend accident at her Thomasville home. She had just returned from the business district, slipped on a slippery step, and was treated at home and is resting comfortably.
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Thomasville
William Myers
Spring Street
Weather summary for the Carolinas and Virginia January 29
Official weather bureau records show mostly cloudy and warmer conditions across North and South Carolina with snow flurries in the mountains. Virginia expects increasing cloudiness tonight with light snow Tuesday. winds shift from northwest to southwest along the coast with light coastal snow by Tuesday night.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
Charlotte
N. C
Official Weather Bureau
Weather recap notes mountain snow flurries forecast
The article continues on page one with cloud cover and a forecast of snow flurries in the mountains. It lists low readings across the Carolinas including Charlotte 4 Asheville 3 Charleston 26 Columbia 14 Cape Hatteras 22 Spartanburg 11 Elizabeth City 7 Hickory 6 and Wilmington 21.
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Min
Fall
Asheville
Atlanta
Augusta
Birmingham
Charleston
Sewer
Charlotte
Chicago
Columbia
Denver
Detroit
Evansville
Galveston
Serene
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Hatteras
Jacksonville
Key West
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Los Angeles
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Meridian
Miami
St. Paul
Eenr Mobile
Mt. Mitchell
New Orleans
New York
Raleigh
Il San Antonio
San Francisco
Spartanburg
Tampa
Washington
Wilmington
Carolinas
Cape Hatteras
Elizabeth City
Hickory
North Carolina Endures Bitter Cold Toll Over Weekend
North Carolina battles a severe cold wave with six weekend deaths. Notable victims include Noah Ford 17 in Rutherfordton from a car crash, Annie Elizabeth Thomas seven burned by a stove in Greenville, and Mary Roach Mallonee 30 plus Allen Luther Jr. 18 who perished after a sled collision in Asheville.
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WY Wrather
Charlotte
North Carolina
Noah Ford
Rutherfordton
Greenville
Annie Elizabeth Thomas
Mary Roach Mallonee
Allen Luther, Jr
Asheville
Fletcher
John W. Miller
Spartanburg
S. C
Florence A. Neal
Finnish Hold At Ladoga Front Amid Faltering Russian Push
Finnish headquarters reported weaker Russian attacks around Ladoga as the battle drew heavy losses for the attackers. A relief column near Kitela was reportedly stalled 20 miles from its goal, with rail lines cut and Finnish troops in ambush positions. Russian artillery continued intense fire, while Finnish gunners claimed several direct hits including a field kitchen serving Red troops.
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Lake Ladoga
Finland
Mannerheim Line
Ladoga
Isthmus
Kitela
Helsinki
Streamlined Conventions Pitched by Party Leaders
Democratic and Republican leaders discuss trimming convention procedures to speed nominating speeches and require candidates to address delegates in person. Talks emphasize radio audience interest as plans unfold in Washington ahead of national committee meetings.
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Washington
Bridges
N. H
John Hamilton
Roosevelt
Republican Committee
Important meeting of Repiton lodge No 63 I O O F
Members urged to attend an important meeting at 7 30 PM in the hall 128 West Commerce Street. The same members will attend the funeral of P L Culler at Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church Wednesday at 11 AM.
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Repiton Lodge No. 63
West Commerce Street
P. L. Culler
Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church
Fenimore Official Receives Tiny Tax Rebate Check
Fennimore Wisconsin council president M. J. Weaver received a first class letter from the state treasury bearing an 8 cent stamp. Inside was a check for 2 cents, Fennimore's share of state income taxes collected in the last quarter of 1939.
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High Finance
Fennimore
Wis
M. J. Weaver
Fennimore City
State Treasury Department
Nazis Launch New Sub Fleet In Atlantic Wave
Paris reports a fresh wave of German U boats has gone to sea to target merchant shipping. observers estimate the force at about one third of Germany’s 75 to 80 submarines. depth mines reportedly hinder raiders. Two French freighters were torpedoed in a convoy. Daladier prepares to broadcast at 8 p.m. local time. A British recruiting office opens in France, urging Britons to register for possible service.
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E.S.T
High Command
Germany
Berlin
France
Death Notices James Heilig
Funeral services for James Heilig age 67 who died Saturday at his brother A M Heilig’s home Jamestown route one from pneumonia were held at Giles Methodist Chapel Greensboro. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Surviving siblings include A M Heilig J F Heilig of Staley J C Heilig of High Point and sisters Mrs R D Williams of Greensboro and Mrs Agnes Burrow of Asheboro.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
A. M. Heilig
Jamestown
Giles Methodist Chapel
J. M. Allred
Mr. Heilig
Randolph
A. M
J. F
Staley
J. C. Heilig
High Point
R. D. Williams
Agnes Burrow
Asheboro
William R Murray 69 Dies After Long Illness In Charlotte
William Robert Murray a former terminal superintendent of the Southern Railway died at his home in Charlotte after a long illness. He retired in 1934 due to ill health after a career with the railroad dating back to 1888. Seven children survive.
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William R. Murray
Charlotte
William Robert Murray
Southern Railway
Murray
Southern
Mrs Carl Vuncannon Asheboro Woman Dies In Hospital
Mrs Carl Vuncannon formerly Miss Leo Scott died at Randolph Hospital after a lingering illness. Survived by husband James Scott father a small son and daughter three brothers Cor bett Ellis and Allen Scott of Asheboro three sisters Mrs Joe Skeen of High Point Mrs Emory Ledwell of route three and Mrs Calvin Bunting of Asheboro Funeral arrangements not yet set at noon today.
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Enterprise
Ashebord
Leo Scott
Randolph Hospital
James Scott
Corbett
Ellis
Allen Scott
Asheboro
Joe Skeen
High Point
Emory Ledwell
Route Three
Calvin Bunting
Senate Pushes Trade Council Backing Amid Labor Board Evidence
Senate supporters urge continued program while Howard I. Young of NAM opposes it. House investigators hear a labor board attorney say his job is to ensure workers are re employed and back pay. Farm bloc leaders might drop parity as an issue for the first time in years.
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Tional Foreign Trade Council
Howard I. Young
National Association of Manufacturers
House
Labor Board
Sweden Allocates Over 7 Million To Aid Farmers
Sweden has appropriated more than 7 000 600 dollars to support its farmers, aiming to stabilize agricultural income and commodity prices amidst market pressures.
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Sweden
Cooper Enters Governor Race With Public Safety Backing
Cooper, city commissioner of public safety, announced his bid for governor in 1937. He supports cutting the state sales tax by half a percent each biennium until repeal, local option liquor control, cheaper automobile licenses, and higher teacher salaries with a pension plan or resignation if elected.
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Mington
Cooper
New York Court Upholds Tax on Kentucky Deposits Kept Out of State
The New York Tax Court reversed a four year old ruling and sustained a law taxing Kentucky residents deposits held outside the state at five times the rate for in state deposits. Justice Reed delivered the decision declaring the legislation constitutional. In a separate opinion the court broadened estate taxation by allowing tax on the remainder interest of trusts after life interests are deducted.
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Reed
High Court
Funeral services for C. D. Potter announced
Funeral services for C. D. Potter, who died at Strieby, will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Strieby Congregational Church. He is father to Mrs. Gertrude Kendall and to Herbert, Roy, and Lloyd Potter, all of High Point.
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Strieby
Strieby Congregational Church
Mr. Potter
Gertrude Kendall
Herbert Potter
Roy Potter
Lloyd Potter
High Point
Williams Penn Plays Postponed by Harrison Club
The two one act plays planned for William Penn High School Tuesday evening by the Richard B. Harrison Dramatic Club have been postponed to a later date.
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WM. Penn
William Penn High School
Richard B. Harrison Dramatic Club
Professional club meeting at Dr. Wilson home
The High Point Professional Men's Club will meet this evening at 9 o'clock at the home of Dr. J. J. Wilson 1405 Kivett Drive.
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High Point
J. J. Wilson
Kivett Drive
Churchill compares Nazi Germany to Kaiser era in cautious war view
Winston Churchill argues that Nazi Germany’s strength remains untested, warning against premature predictions of victory. He contrasts Nazi power with 1914 Kaiser Germany, noting uncertainties about durability under reverses, while Ronald Cross likens Germany to prewar strain.
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Churchill
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Perkins Woozy Speaker Leads Call for Government Conference
Delegates unanimously adopt a resolution urging a government sponsored conference on the right to live. Lewis receives a tremendous ovation and closes with I´m not going to take these things lying down as long as you´re with me.
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Lewis
Film Stars Are Robbed In Midwest Jewelry Holdup
Constance Bennett and Anita Louise were robbed by five masked gunmen in Chicago. They took jewelry valued at 33,095 dollars including a bracelet worth 28,000 and an imitation ring. All items were insured. Bennett vowed to wear only imitations in the Midwest henceforth.
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Chicago
Middle West
Constance Bennett
Anita Louise
Midwest
Hollywood
Miss Bennett
Louise
Father Slays Daughters Then Kills Self in Conn Home Fire
Alden G. Schlosser shot his two young daughters and then fatally shot himself after setting his Lake Beseck summer home afire. The charred remains were found with Mrs. Jeanette Schlosser surviving after being bound and gagged and moved from the cottage. Authorities say despondency over financial troubles preceded the tragedy.
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Middlefield
Conn
Alden G. Schlosser
Lake Beseck
Jeanette Schlosser
Alice
Jeanette
Schlosser
Wallace Nelson
Frank Bagley
Two Enlistments Reported At Local Recruiting Office
Two enlistments announced today by Sergeant Fred Wiles head of the local army recruiting station are William W. Anderson Wilmington Del infantry Camp Jackson DC and Grayson W. Brady Golds Hall NC quartermaster Fort Bragg. Sergeant Wiles also said vacancies exist in all branches including Hawaii and Panama.
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Fred Wiles
Army
William W. Anderson
Wilmington
Del
Infantry
Camp Jackson
D. C
Grayson W. Brady
Gold Hall
N. C
Quartermaster Corps
Fort Bragg
Wiles
Hawaii
Panama
Denmark Orders Gasoline Price Increase
The Danish government has mandated a rise in gasoline prices, directing tax or subsidy adjustments to elevate pump costs. Government officials cited policy goals, including budget considerations and market stabilization, as the measure takes effect.
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Denmark
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