Traffic Fatalities Drop In 1938 Says No Safety Council
The No Safety Council reported 32 400 traffic deaths in 1938 a 10 percent drop from 1937 marking the largest yearly decline on record. The council credits safety measures with saving 7 200 lives and notes substantial reductions in occupational deaths and nonvehicle accidents. Total injuries reached 1 150 000 with costs estimated at 1.5 billion dollars.
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North Carolina farm prices fall this year
North Carolina farmers are facing lower cash income with the State College Extension Service reporting total cash income of 3 315 000 in April compared with 5 397 000 the previous year. Statistician Julian Mann calls the decline a characteristic of this year’s prices. University of South Carolina awards 256 degrees including a posthumous to Miss Margaret Ashe of Columbia formerly of Wilmington North Carolina who died in March.
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University of Southima
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Marion Sims
Swimming Course Postponed At Municipal Colored Park
The swimming and life saving course scheduled to begin Tuesday at 10 am at the Municipal Colored Park is moved to Monday morning June 19. The no charge program is organized by the Boys' Commissioner O. E. Davis and Red Cross committee with J. L. Robinson and W. G. Hamilton. Special guests include Mrs. Gertrude Kindall and Mrs. Swannie Saunders. A luncheon will follow on the lawn on Normal Street.
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Mrs Carter Hosts High Point Nurses at Downing Street
Mr and Mrs John West Carter entertained the High Point District Nurses Association at 1113 Downing Street on Sunday afternoon in honor of Mrs Mary Holt a longtime Burrus Memorial Hospital worker and Miss Elizabeth Holt both nurses. The program included a paper by Mrs L B Haizlip a talk and remarks by Dr J Morgan.
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High Point District Nurses Association
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Price Street education program at Emmanuel Baptist Church
An adult education project on Price Street sponsors a Thursday evening program at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 8 oclock with Rev. F R Mason of First Baptist Church as speaker. An exhibit and reception follow in the project class rooms, and all are invited.
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Price Street
Emmanuel Baptist Church
F. R. Mason
First Baptist Church
Criterion Club Meeting Announced at Mrs Coun-
The Criterion Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Sarah Coun on the upcoming date. Members are expected to discuss club activities and plan future events.
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Criterion Club
Sarah Coun
Scouts Gather for 24 Hour Camporee at Colored Park
Thursday morning Scouters from High Point Lexington and Salisbury Negro troops converge at the Municipal Colored Park for a 24 hour camporee sponsored by the Negro District Committee led by S B Burford. The event features camping ratings, judging by local figures, and a field day with bicycle races broad jumping and prizes. Little Joe Little and his orchestra perform during intermission, then again at the Western Colored June German at the Blue Moon. Mt Zion Church notes Rev A S Townsend will return from Gastonia to preach Sunday.
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High Point
Lexington
Salisbury
Negro District Committee
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High Point Red Sox
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Blue Moon
Wrenn Street
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House seeks larger federal share for old age pensions
Washington June 8 The House debates boosting federal aid to states for needy aged under Old Age Pensions as Townsend Plan opposition lingers. Pensions now range from 6.05 to 32.46 monthly with two thirds under 20. proposed law would raise federal match to half and cap at 40, lifting the cap to 20 in most states. California currently pays enough to reach the $15 limit.
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House
Arkansas
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House Committee
Falls From Tree Injures Thomasville Boy
John Charles York twelve from near Cedar Lodge Park south of Thomasville was seriously hurt Wednesday afternoon when he fell from a tree at home. Both arms broken and an eye lacerated. He received treatment from Dr. R. L. McDonald and later returned home. Reports say he rested comfortably Wednesday night.
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Thomasville
John Charles York
Cedar Lodge Park
R. L. McDonald
Psychiatry advances and public awareness in mental health
The article notes growth in psychiatry as a medical specialty and rising hospital use for mental disease. It explains factors such as aging, better diagnosis, and longer survival, and stresses early detection and preventive work in childhood by parents, teachers, and organizations.
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United States
Harms and fears in troubled youths linked to parental overprotection
The article describes how anxious children with handicap may feel rejected by society leading to inferiority and insecurity. It notes risks of anxiety neurosis personality splitting and adolescence insanity culminating in possible mental breakdown.
English Board of Education Expands Physical Training Budget
The English Board of Education increases funding by two and a half million dollars each year for physical training programs.
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English Board of Education
Chicago Produce Prices Show Stable Dairy and Eggs
In Chicago on June 8 prices for butter reach 1,577,964 firm with creamery scores at 91 and 90 and 89 and 88 ranging around 23 or 22 percent. Centralized carrots hold at 23 percent while eggs total 33,371 and remain steady with no changes in price.
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Chicago
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