Furniture Industry Payrolls Rise Six Percent in June
A Seidman and Seidman bulletin shows the furniture industry payrolls up six percent in June, with employment expanding about two percent from May. Shipments eased 9 percent from May and were down 41 percent versus June last year, while orders remained weak but less steep than in prior months. The report notes home building as the bright spot, likely boosting furniture demand as the year progresses.
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Chinese to Evacuate Hankow as Loyalists Advance
Franco's regional HQ has been in operation since April 2. Government troops sealed Gandesa except for the highway to Alicante. The Insurgents face pressure and pause offensives against Valencia and Entre madura due to the breakthrough. Chamberlain delays Scotland trip to meet Hitler adjutant Wiedemann to push toward a British German understanding. Viscount Runciman named as British observer will depart for Praha on August 1.
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Strain from Staring Ahead Impacts Long Drive Safety
Advice notes that looking straight ahead while driving can cause eyestrain and quick fatigue on long trips, urging periodic eye checks and rest breaks to maintain alertness.
New York Stocks Edge Higher on GM Chrysler Gains
Wall Street saw a quiet rally led by motor shares as General Motors and Chrysler earnings boosted sentiment. Transfers neared one million shares as traders awaited clearer signs the recent downturn was a technical correction in a healthier market.
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North Carolina Farm Market Report Highlights Coastal Prices
The latest market report outlines wholesale North Carolina fruit and vegetable shipments, with totals of six cars on Tuesday and 1,087 peach cars to date. It notes price ranges for cantaloupes, peppers, and watermelons, with arrivals from California Idaho Nebraska and New York markets, and mentions market conditions in Baltimore New York and Philadelphia for various produce including sweet potatoes cantaloupes and tomatoes. Weather and regional movement points show the NC season near end with remaining stock moving by track.
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Minor Obstacles In Way Of PWA Project Decision
City faces minor fixes in the application for additional PWA loan and grant to fund a hydroelectric project. City Manager E M Knox expects a decision in about two weeks though exact timing remains uncertain. PWA review may require changes to the council approved provisions and revised cost estimates from Murray and Flood Inc raising the plant and distribution costs. The city aims to speed resolution to advance court pleadings in a Guilford County case with Duke Power Co. It also pursues a separate $400 000 loan and grant for a municipal hospital while PWA requests more information.
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Market report on bushel baskets and Elberta stock across cities
New York stock market firm for good stock with prices for bushel baskets Elberta varieties from 1.50 to 2.75 depending on size and grade. Philadelphia Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Washington vary with 2-inch and 14-inch minimums and 1% to 2% min. nos. Prices shown for No. 1 U S 8S and other grades. Track and arrivals list 308 cars across 16 cities.
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Byron Haworth Reelected Grand Sentry of Royal Arcanum
Byron Haworth was reelected Grand Sentry of the Grand Council Royal Arcanum of the Carolinas at the forty seventh annual meeting held last night at the Sheraton hotel.
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Local Weather Forecast for Carolinas and Georgia
North Carolina sees fair tonight with Friday partly cloudy and scattered thundershowers in the west and north central. South Carolina fair tonight with extreme northwest portion. Georgia fair tonight and Friday with partly cloudy skies and scattered afternoon thundershowers. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville moderate southwest. Sandy Hood to Hatteras moderate south and southwest with generally fair weather and possible showers in the north Friday afternoon.
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Janitor Halts Bank Robbery By Rushing to Help
A masked janitor opened a bank door this morning and a robber fled into the street after the janitor was forced to place a cuspider near the door. Police say Ambrose gained entry by a street window while an alarm nearby rang at 2 am, possibly to distract officers. The janitor's arrival disrupted the robbers who aimed to hold bank officials and force the vault opening.
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RFC PWA cooperation shaping revenue projects high costs
Officials describe RFC and PWA role in funding revenue producing projects with tolls or rentals repaying loans. Jones argues PWA grants of 45 percent could improve loan risk and justify lower interest rates. RFC loans have higher interest than 4 percent PWA charges, with some municipalities securing cheaper local financing.
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Fire dept notes repeat blaze at same house
Chief Ingram reports two fires at Guy Lee's 600 Fisher Street near the kitchen trash show identical origins. Firemen from Companies 1 and 5 extinguished the noon blaze, while an earlier one last year damaged the back of the home.
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Neuse River Flood Warnings Issued for North Carolina
Raleigh July 28 Residents of Happersville near Kinston will receive warnings that the Neuse River floods will spill beyond banks Saturday The Raleigh weather bureau foresees rising Neuse and Tar rivers causing floods in Kinster Tarboro and Greenville next week Damages include washed shoulders on highways and traps in low areas The Neuse at Hoppersville measures 12.3 feet with 14 feet bank level and Goldsboro shows 14.2 feet with a 19 foot stage forecast for Monday or Tuesday The Roanoke nears flood stand at Weldon while Cape Fear near Fayetteville recedes from a crest of 42.6 feet
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Decision on Eighth District race expected after board review
The piece notes the state board will direct county boards to revise counts and discard many challenged absentee ballots in the Eighth district, likely reducing Burgin’s lead and boosting Deane. It warns the author’s prediction reflects speculation, not official statements, and cites unions county actions and Richmond's Deane path to the Democratic nomination.
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Underinflated Tires May Cause Howling Sound
A brief note indicates that underinflated tires can create a howling noise as the tire tread rubs against the road at certain curves or turning angles. Keep tires properly inflated and inspect for wear to reduce road noise and improve handling.
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