Turnpoint May Have Been Chnched In Economic History
Frank MacMillan reports that a week of wartime policy and industrial activity suggests a turning point in America's economic history. Steel and heavy industry led growth, home building surged to a 1929 peak pace, and stock markets remained resilient amid big arms orders and government procurement.
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New York
Europe
F. W. Dodge Corp
Washington
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Edward
Knudsen
1940 and 1916 parallels in pre convention politics
Willis Thornton links the 1940 Democratic renomination mood to 1916. He notes concerns over preparedness and foreign influence, debates within parties, Hughes as GOP compromise, and a tight Wilson victory with 276 to 255 electoral votes and 9.1 million to 8.5 million popular votes.
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Philadelphia
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Chicago
Wendell Willkie
Hayes-Tilden
Dr Irvin M Weir Moves Offices to Archdale Crossing
Dr Irvin M Weir physician and surgeon announces new offices at the crossing of highways 311 and 61 Archdale. He says the new suites are larger and more fully equipped than his former location.
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Irvin M. Weir
Archdale
Argentina agrees to convert cattle into canned meat for Britain
Argentina commits to processing 240000 head of cattle into 18750 tons of canned meat and shipping the product to Britain under a new agreement.
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Argentina
Britain
Gold Deposits In State Are In Action Again
North Carolina resumes gold mining with deposits revived after years of decline. Canadian crews and local operations reopen the Golconda mine near Rutherford County and explore Iola prospects while Nash County placer works expand. Experts note a measured rush with capital and trained staff, plus new deep drilling to 1000 feet.
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North Carolina
Golconda
Rutherford County
Iola
South Dakota
Rutherfordton
Canada
Nash County
Alaska
Howie
Union County
Halifax Searched For Prison Escapee
Three packs of bloodhounds and 100 men searched in vain through Halifax County for Wade Blackburn 27 who escaped from a prison cage truck near Enfield Thursday Blackburn was serving 20 to 30 years for robbery with firearms and kidnapping Eddie Cobb 30 who escaped with Blackburn was recaptured yesterday and is held at Central Prison while two other inmates escaped from Jackson County prison camp Waddell Fellingeme 10 years and Hugh Farrell 7 to 10 years are listed as escapees details of the break were not available.
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Raleigh
Halifax County
Wade Blackburn
Enfield
Blackburn
Eddie Cobb
Cobb
Daffodil Lady Turns Acres to Potatoes in England
Mrs. Charlotte Robishaw, 99, of Little Ribston, famous for her daffodils, has converted her acres to potato cultivation and is actively directing the work while also doing some digging herself.
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Charlotte Robishaw
Little Ribston
England
Japan whale oil yield climbs in Antarctic season
Japan's 1939-40 whale oil yield from 9600 whales in the Antarctic rose by 44 000 tons, a 33 percent increase over the prior season, with a large portion of production sold to Germany.
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Japan
Antarctic
Germany
Funeral Services for Prominent Denton Man Set at 3
Cicero H. Surratt 71 longtime Denton leader dies after two weeks illness. Former town commissioner and at death a clerk of the recorder's court justice of the peace and notary public. Survived by wife two sons Rev N F Surratt and C L Surratt three brothers and three sisters. Body to lie in state at Central Methodist Church an hour before services.
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Central Methodist Church
Cicero H. Surratt
Daniel
Julia Myers Surratt
Recorder’s Court
N. F. Surratt
Windsor
C. L. Surratt
M. K
J. R. Surratt
Jackson Hill
W. B. Surratt
Lexington
A. M. Hamilton
Salisbury
George Loflin
Alleghany
Jesse Gallimore
Jackson Creek
Farmer Survives Snake Bite After Quick Kick
Andries Weideman, a farmer near Pietersburg in South Africa, spotted a snake climbing his leg while weeding. He kept calm, tightened his trousers, and kicked, sending the large reptile flying to escape harm.
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Andries Weideman
Pietersburg
South Africa
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