Hoey to Appeal in Raleigh Over Highway Diversion
Governor Clyde R. Hoey planned a special address to the General Assembly on diversion of 7,000,000 in highway funds to balance the general fund. Anti diversionists led by Waynick and Jeffress urged a concrete plan to avoid diverting road money, while supporters argued the sales tax on gasoline should stay in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Gover
Clyde R. Hoey
J. C. Kringhaus
General Assembly
Ice
Jeffress
Capus M. Waynick
Point
RE. B. Jeffress
Shore
Tte
Legisla
Waynick
Ughton
Nong
J. M. Broughton
B. Caldwell
The
Grange
R. P. Raleigh
Win
Hair turns white in a single night narrative
Jean Poitiers Count of Saint Vallier was sentenced by King Francis I for high treason on January 16 1524. His hair reportedly turned white overnight while in prison. He survived execution, spent years imprisoned, then died in exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Poitiers
Count of
Saint Vallier
Francis I of
France
Evxile
ST Vallier
Uncle Rays Corner on Saladin and the Third Crusade
In 1164 Egypt fell under the Fatimites yet turmoil grew as Seljuk Turks led by Shirkuh and nephew Saladin gained power. Saladin distrusted wealth, lived modestly in Cairo, and pursued public works while preparing to reclaim lands from Christians. The later Crusade brought Richard the Lion Hearted as Europe’s famed ally. Tomorrow: Capture of Jerusalem.
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Egypt
Fatima
Mohammed
Palestine
Shirkuh
Saladin
Cairo
Europe
Asia
Richard the Lion-Hearted
Richard
Flying Machine Pioneers
Uncle Ray
Jerusalem
Tax equity argued on gasoline sales tax rate
The discussion frames the gasoline tax as an eight per cent sales levy while asserting the real burden equals at least six per cent, highlighting discrepancies in tax application and effective rate.
Special Meeting of Commercial League Tonight
A special meeting of the Commercial League is set for tonight at 7 o clock. Each team must send a representative as vital matters are to be discussed.
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Commercial League
Foot Bridge Bid Notice for Beamon Street High Point NC
City of High Point invites sealed bids for the Beamon Street foot bridge construction. Bids due by February 8, 1939 at 10 a.m. Plans and specs available from the Public Works office. 2 percent certified check required with bid. City may reject all bids. E M Knox City Manager. Dr C B Grayson Mayor S H Strickland Public Works Director.
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City OF
High Point
Beamon St
North Carolina
Beamon Street
Director of Public Works
E. M. Knox
Dr. C. 8. Grayson
S. H. Strickland
Safety program reports record drop in 1938 accidental deaths
The National Safety Council announced 1938 saw 95 000 accidental deaths, a 10 000 plus drop from 1937 and the lowest since 1933, with 700 000 fewer injuries and a $400 million cut in economic loss. Traffic fatalities fell 19 percent to 32 000, while home accidents rose slightly.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Council
Safety Council
Representative Seeley Survives Car Crash En Route to Assembly
Rep. Fred Seeley of Carteret County arrived in Raleigh for roll call after a car crash on the Greenville outskirts. His companion, Dr. Epp Spence of Morehead City, helped extricate Seeley and a blind companion named Page. Seeley required hospital treatment but reached the legislature in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Fred Seeley
Carteret County
Beaufort
Greenville
Epp Spence
Morehead City
Seeley
Page
Nazi shakeup names Buerckel Vienna district leader
Berlin reports Joseph Buerckel replaces Odilo Globocnik as Vienna district leader in a Nazi party administration shakeup affecting Austria and the Saar district.
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Berlin
Joseph Buerckel
Austria
Saar
Odilo Globocnik
Vienna
Hype Case’s lifetime tied to federal relief programs
A fictional profile tracing a WPA worker named Hype from age 30 to 75, detailing federal aid exposure through WPA and PWA, demotions, and eventual old age pension. The narrative examines government costs, payroll totals, and the scale of relief amid Depression era programs. It notes 2 million on old age assistance and 20 million on federal payroll, versus 2.6 million income taxpayers in 1937.
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National Security and Relief Program
PWA
WPA
County Welfare Board
Welfare Board
Hype
Famous painting word puzzle clues reveal hidden artwork
A crossword style list features numerous clues for a famous painting theme. Across entries include references to a pictured lady, colors, emblems and a painter, while vertical clues span animals, geography, and art terms. The puzzle asks for solving both horizontal and vertical items to identify the artwork and related terms.
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North Britain
Double Grand Coup Secures Six Spades Contract
In a bridge column hand, South uses two extra trumps to swing a six spades contract. After an opening lead, South discards and ruffs clubs, cashes hearts, and finally disposes of trumps to end with the queen of spades held by West, securing the contract.
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West
Declarer
East
South
Guilford County Real Estate Transfers Across Townships
Guilford County transfers list numerous deeds with buyers and sellers across High Point Morehead Oak Ridge and Rock Creek townships. Henry Eccles Louise Eccles Alma Eccles Rouse and others involve tracts on Price street East Green Street extension Prospect Street North Main Street and Brentwood subdivision.
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High Point Township
Henry Eccles
McKinley Davis
Price Street
Louise Eccles
Alma Eccles Rouse
J. A. Lindsay
High Point Savings and Trust Company
B. C. Harmon
East Green Street
Prospect Street
North Main Street
Brentwood
Oak Ridge Township
Pernelia C. Browning
Robert Moore
Flat Rock Road
Rock Creek Township
W. G. Boon
Charlie J. Howerton
Church Street
Greene Township
William Gilmer Patterson
A. C. Neese
Catharine Greason
Driver License Revoked After Drunk Driving Conviction
Monroe A. Yarborough of 308 East Guilford Street Thomasville was listed today by the state highway safety division for license revocation following a drunk driving conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe A. Yarborough
Guilford Street
Thomasville
State Highway Safety Division
Salisbury to Unveil Monument for Author Christian Reid
The Robert F. Hoke chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy announced spring plans to unveil a monument in Salisbury honoring author Christian Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Robert F. Hoke
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Christian Reid
Contract Problem Explains Spade Play in Four Spades
In this problem the South holds four spades with the contract at four spades. The key to success lies in how the three of spades is played. The diagram shows the position and cards from both sides and outlines the reasoning to establish or block the contract.
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South
Dancers Keep Up Roosevelt Birthday Drives Against Paralysis
Dancers and diners nationwide kept the celebration of President Roosevelt's 57th birthday alive into the early morning to aid the fight against infantile paralysis. A White House gathering of actors and officials accompanied by seven capital balls ended at 2 a.m. with a $25 hotel breakfast attended by the Roosevelt family. Mrs. Roosevelt led the circuit visiting seven dances and greeting guests after the president urged that infantile paralysis be defeated.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Woodring
Murphy
Perkins
Betsy Roosevelt
James
Bruce Cabot
Mrs. Roosevelt
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Henry Averill
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Debs
Ayi
el Tata i
Ray
Syria
6Th Avenue
Herald Square
Hotel
McAlpin
New York
Penn Station
Grand Central 8. & O
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Broadway
34Th Street
Knott
John J. Woelfle
Harvey Wertz
NEA Service
North Africa
Llaveenariel
DE Leon
McKenney
WM. E. McKenney
American Contract Bridge League
Aki
Val
Guilford County Realty
Morehead Township
Orton A. Boren
Capus L. Roberson
Northridge Street
James B. Neese
Frank R. Smith
Worth Avenue
W. T. Neese
Gilmer Township
Harry W. Schiffman
Milton Watson
Percy Street
John, L. Johnson
John William Johnson
East Market Street
F. L. Paschal
Carl Vestal
Elizabeth Street
S. J. Stern
PF. A. Setzer
J. Stern
L. Paschal
Robert A. Merritt
Whitley Street
Madison Township
W. J. Wicker
H. EB. Apple
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Rubber
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