Veteran Golf Pro Against New Rules
George Sargent a veteran U S Open champion and Bobby Jones pro criticizes the USGA distance limit proposal. He says it would help about 25 top pros while hurting a million clubs, and that restricting driving distance would reduce interest in the game. He urges leaving rules unchanged.
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Atlanta
George Sergeant
Bobby Jones
U. S. Golf Association
Sargeant
U.S.G.A
Sargent
Randolph Farm Agent Contract Extended In Randolph County
At Asheboro June 2 the Randolph County commissioners extended county farm agent E S Millsaps contract for six months after his twenty year service. The meeting also set plans to decide on a 600000 school bond election to move all Randolph County facilities and possibly build new structures, with the board of education backing an early call.
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Asheboro
Randolph County Commissioners
E. S. Millsap
Randolph County
Board of Education
Police chief seeks clues in cruiser mystery May mileage
Miralde Danville reports Chief of Police George Price asked his lieutenants to solve a department mystery after reviewing records on police cruiser No. 4. The log shows the cruiser operated all May traveling 900 miles without using any gasoline.
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Miralde
Danville
George Price
Price
Lenoir-Rhyne College Grants 84 Degrees in Biggest Commencement
Final commencement exercises at Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory closed with the presentation of 84 degrees, the largest graduating class in the school's history.
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Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Famous early 20th century figures common link puzzle
Curbs service item reports taxi driver Leslie Roberts noting a passenger with a pistol that turned out to be a toy. The robberized payoff was $1.95, per Patrolman Don Defoe as he stopped the incident.
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Kansas City
Leslie Roberts
Don Defoe
Defoe
Roberts
Boy Ruler of Iraq in 1939 and Puzzle Clues
A historical puzzle reference lists a boy who became king of Iraq in 1939, his father King being killed, followed by a long set of clue-like entries and a vertical list of crossword hints including terms for geography, furnishings, and titles.
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Iraq
King
How many countries are there in Europe
Uncle Rays Corner notes a 1938 European country count listing Great Britain Ireland Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Germany Holland Belgium Luxembourg France Monaco Switzerland Andorra Spain Portugal Italy San Marino Albania Greece Turkey Russia Yugoslavia Romania Bulgaria Hungary Austria Czechoslovakia Poland Memel Danzig Lithuania Latvia Estonia viewed by era politics. It contrasts free and controlled states noting Nazi occupation and continents small states like Monaco and San Marino.
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Europe
Hitler
Russia
Turkey
Asia
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Irish Free State
Eire
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Luxemburg
France
Monaco
Switzerland
Andorra
Spain
Portugal
Italy
San Marino
Albania
Greece
Yugoslavia
Rumania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Memel
Danzig
Free City
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Ohio Champion Gains 1100 Points On Smart Double
Ohio champion scores 1100 points in a smart double header. Cleveland players expect a strong summer showing as teams gear up for the season.
Cleveland players to chase crown at Asbury Park nationals
The National Tournament will be held at Asbury Park New Jersey the week of August 4 with many Cleveland representatives attending. Mrs H J White and Mrs Hugh Fullerton may pair in Women s Pair with a strong showing after recent Ohio State wins. White shines in doubling and defense in a sample hand where East s overcall fails and North s misplay leads to a -1100 score for East.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Cleveland
H. J. White
Hugh Fullerton
Ohio State
White
Willis Fulton
Airliner Consumes 390 Gallons Between Chicago and New York
A flight between Chicago and New York uses 390 gallons of fuel in a single run. The report notes the distance and fuel efficiency context for the era of air travel.
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Chicago
New York
Farm Report Market Prices for Potatoes and Peppers
North Carolina and regional markets show firm to steady demand for potatoes with U S No 1 Cobblers 1.45 per 100 pounds. New York prices range 1.35 to 2.35 for various NC baskets and washed goods. Beets cucumbers lettuce squash and berries trade shows mixed strength, with Florida and Maryland leads noted and regional crates selling from 0.75 to 4.00 per quart or crate depending on fruit type and origin.
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Charleston
D. C
C. B
U. S
New York
North Carolina
S. C
S. Cc
Calif
Philadelphia
North and
South Carolina
Tabor City
N. C
E. Shore
Washington
Church to Show Movie at First Baptist
Officials of the First Baptist Church in Thomasville announce a 8 p m Thursday showing of the sound motion picture For Such a Time. The film depicts war torn China and Europe with bombing scenes and focuses on Christian ministers and missionaries preparing to meet world conditions with the gospel of peace. It was prepared by students and faculty of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary of Louisville Kentucky and will be presented by seminary student Fred Laughan.
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Thomasville
First Baptist Church
China
Europe
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary of
Louisville
Kentucky
Fred Laughan
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