U S Army Plans 1400 Parachute Troops Training Annually
Washington reports U S Army aims to train about 1400 parachute troops each year at Fort Benning Georgia with a permanent parachute school and expanded program. By November 2000 troops planned and new battalions forming as part of broader preparations for September maneuvers.
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Crete
United States Army
Ft. Benning
Ft. Bennings
Louisiana
Texas
Ft. Lewis
Rose
Forts Benning
W. M. Miley
U.S
War Department
Parachute
Fort Senning
Wheeler Hit By Churchill
Washington dispatch reports Prime Minister Churchill conveyed British concern over a July 3 Iceland move announcement. Stephen Early quoted Churchill saying such notices jeopardize lives, and Wheeler defended democracy demanding transparency to the people. Also notes IRS ruling that USO and contributions are tax exempt.
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Washington
Winston Churchill
White House
Wheeler
D-Mant
Iceland
Stephen Early
Churchill
State Department
Capitol’ Hill
Early
Congress
Executive Branch
Afonday
Capital Shorts Capital Shorts by Henry Averill
Raleigh July 3 so far no definite plan to oppose United States Senator Josiah W Bailey in next years primary though several figures are pictured as willing The Asheville Times Citizen has formally nominated Bailey for another six years The editorials and letters show mixed views among readers about Bailey facing a primary next year Also item from Washington about Frank Hancock possibly becoming a commissioner of revenue in Raleigh and Winston-Salem Democrat convention chatter about a Donald McDonald alignment
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Henry Averill
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Ralelegh
United States
Josiah W. Bailey
Barkis
Bailey
Asheville
Times - Citizen
Elias
Senator Bailey
Roosevelt
McCoy
Washington
Frank Hancock
J. Melville Broughton
Raleigh
Young R. S. Davis
Winston-Salem
Young Democrat
Greensboro
Slickers Warn Rural Folk Against Securities Sales
Raleigh July 9 Thad Eure Secretary of State warned citizens to avoid purchases from salesmen lacking registration cards. He said rural areas see much activity by outsiders offering oil leases and cemetery stock in exchange for securities. He cited that three of four victims are farm folk and urged buyers to verify valid registration cards before investing.
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Raleigh
Thad Eure
Eure
Fure
Chicago Produce Report Keeps Markets Firm
Chicago July 9. Bulter receipts 973932 firm market unchanged. Eggs receipts 27450 east market unchanged.
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Chicago
Bulter
Job hunting tale ends in no job for hopeful woman
A story recounts a job seeker demanding dismissal of staff so she could be hired. She proposes the husband type letters at home, but the request is refused despite political ties. The piece shifts to notes on Ray Maxwell and his health, then EPA backed electric coops. It cites Blue Ridge cooperative serving 3,500 customers on 910 miles of line with a $1,387,400 federal loan, about $396 per customer, contrasting with private firms avoiding costly projects.
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R. O. Self
the Utilities Commission
Mr. Self
Raymond Maxwell
State Board of Elections
Alton J. Maxwell
Blue Ridge
Caldwell
Lease-Lend Fund Seen Doubling as War Aid Grows
Washington July 9 Administration sources forecast President Roosevelt will ask Congress to double the original seven billion dollar lease lend appropriation. They say nearly all of the first fund will be allocated by August end and a similar new appropriation is needed to expand arms production. About six to ten billion proposed. current law has allocated roughly five and a quarter billion to tanks planes food and related items with sixty percent spent or obligated through contracts.
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Irving Perimeter
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Great Britain
China
Three bid on six or seven card suits in bridge play
A defender argues for a three bid when holding a six card suit headed by ace king queen or a seven card suit headed by ace king jack. The approach gives partner clear information about a solid suit without needing entry in the side suit. In a sample hand South opens three hearts, North with queen and five knows seven hearts to ace king jack, and can jump to three no trump for nine tricks without signaling a long spade sequence.
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North
Bids Called For Paving Jobs In Thomasville
City Manager R M Cooksey seeks sealed bids for paving Ninneywood residential streets and Gray Street from Taylor to Julian Avenue. Project includes 1000 cubic yards excavation, 7800 square yards of four inch stone base, 7500 square yards of one inch asphaltic treatment, 300 linear feet concrete curb and gutter, and 13 square yards concrete paving. Work to start in the coming days.
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Thomasville
R. M. Cooksey
Ninneywood
Gray Street
Taylor
Julian Avenue
Rev Sloan to Preach at Alt Zion Aplist Church Friday
The Rev G L Sloan of Thomasville will preach at Alt Zion apostolic Church Friday evening at eight. He will be accompanied by his choir. Jubilee King quartet of Winston-Salem will sing at Church of God on Gurley Street Thursday night at eight. Park Day is observed every Wednesday for children with Boys and Girls clubs meeting and free swim after meetings. High Point Aces beat Thomasville Green Hornets 2 to 1 with strong pitching by J L Simms. Junior Aces lost to Thomasville Junior Aces 7 to 6. Girl Scouts summer activities start July 10 at 3:30 pm at the Colored Municipal Park. Mrs Mabel Burnett announced details on page 2 of last Sunday's issue. Mrs L S Merritt to lead. Scouts gather in uniform at the park graves. Boy Scout drive finance committee met at Haizlip's Funeral Home with several churches contributing. Drive extended one week due to rain. final figures to be published. Velma Perry and Grayce DeBerry authorized to collect from individual donors as named. Miss Dorothy Hunter hosted a lawn party with many friends and a repast. Attendees included Louise Armstrong, Bernice Fill, Elizabeth Gordon, Mary Gordon, Doris Laster, Alice Laster, Juanita Leach, Betty Leach, Dorothca Nelson, Helen Armstrong, Fither Martin, Manasah Crowe, Pascoe Hill, Charles Armstrong, McKinsey Armstrong, James Hayes. Dr Agnes Griffin and Dr Levy, with friends from New York City, spent the week.
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Thomasville
Alt
High Point Aces
Focal Park
Thomasville Green Hornets
J. L. Simms
Clifford Crowe
Colored Municipal Park
Mabel Burnett
Burnett
Presbyterian
First Baptist
Calvary Baptist
Brook’s Memorial
Mt. Vernon Baptist
Individua Donaiions
Mises Velma Perry
Grayce DeBerry
Miss Hunter
Dorothy Hunter
Mises Hunter
Armstrong
Louise Armstrong
Bernice Fill
Elizabeth
Mary Gordon
Doris
Alice Laster
Juanita
Betty Leach
Betty Leach. ‘Dorothca Nelson, Helen Armstrong ;and Fither Martin
Manasah Crowe
Pascoe Hill
Charles and
McKinsey Armstrong
James Hayes
Agnes Griffin
Levy
New York City
Ickes Proposes Voluntary Oil Conservation Plan for East
Washington July 9 governors of sixteen eastern states were urged by Interior Secretary Ickes to adopt a voluntary program to cut petroleum use by at least 20 percent. The plan emphasizes driving practice maintenance and shared car use to delay compulsory rationing amid looming Atlantic seaboard shortages.
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Washington
Interior Ickes
Ickes
Defense Petroleum Coordinator
Atlantic Seaboard
District of Columbia
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Vermont
Davidson County Grange Meetings Announced
In Davidson County this week The Churchland Grange convenes tonight at eight with a special speaker on dairy operations and refreshments to follow. Churchland Juvenile Grange meets tonight with Lucille Sowers in charge. Pilot Grange gathers Thursday night with H G Early as lecturer leading the program.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
Churchland Grange
H.W. Davis
Churchland Juvenile Grange
Lucille Sowers
Pilot
Free Trip Award Won by Church Fundraiser
The Rev R H Johnson announced Mrs Maggie Baker won a free trip to Washington DC for raising the most money for St Matthew A M E Church in the fundraiser ending July 6. Other items note Miss Ethel G Cobb visiting Cincinnati and Mrs Sarah Gilmore recovering at 306 Willis Street. Dr Griffin's mother mentioned on Washington Street.
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Maggie Baker
Washington, D.C
Time Extension For Selectees And Guardsmen Approved
President Roosevelt and Rep Wadsworth endorsed extending military service for selectees and National Guardsmen beyond one year and allowing use outside the hemisphere with limits. Roosevelt avoided firm stance on nonhemispheric deployment while urging partial extension to protect garrison units. Wadsworth warned against denying retention, saying it would disrupt nearly half the army and push for rescinding the one year limit or declaring it won’t be done. The remarks set the stage for House debate on peacetime deferment for registrants over 28.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rep
Wadsworth
R. NY
Ariung General Staff
Army
Congress
Western Hemisphere
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
General ‘Staff
House
George C. Marshall
Philip IV of
Spain
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NEA
Service Star
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McKenney
William E. McKenney
America
Gard Authority
London
Frederick C. Oliver
Church of St. Dunstan-in-the-East
Oliver
East
The
High Point Enterprise
Prise
Bill Tox
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