National Guard Would Be First Reserve in Modern War
A military writer argues the National Guard is under equipped and under trained for a major modern war. He cites shortages in anti aircraft guns searchlights gas masks and modern tanks and notes reorganizations and training delays limit readiness.
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National Guard
Thomas M. Johnson
NEA
Service
George C. Marshall
Illinois
War Department
Aisne
Munich to Shape War Goals as France Faces Hard Terms
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Munich conference signals a Hitler Mussolini plan to erase France as a fighting factor. He notes Britain’s reliance on the French fleet and contemplates scuttling ships to prevent German capture while praising Marshal Petain’s resolve and Verdun-era defiance.
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France
Hitler
Mussolini
Britain
Dewitt MacKenzie
Berlin
Jance
Imany
Italy
Germany
Marshal Enrs Petain
Rve
Verdun
Oddities of the day in Charlotte and beyond
A Carolina page of oddities reports a mistrial after a judge halted a Henderson trial when the defendant's father sat on the jury. Minor thefts, peculiar farm happenings, a lost dog named Hitler, and tales of long-lived possessions share space with humorous local vignettes and stray curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
W. H. 8S. Burgwyn
Fowler announces birth of daughter Edith Dillon
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Fowler Jr. of High Point Route Three announce the birth of a daughter, Edith Dillon, on Saturday, June 5, at Guilford General Hospital. The Helen Clark Circle of Carthry Methodist Church meets tonight at 7 30 with Ms. Frank McCulloch on Brentwood Avenue and Mrs. Norman Vett as associate hostesses.
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F. L. Fowler, Jr
High Point
Edith Dillon
Guilford General Hosital
Clark Circle
Helen Clark
Calry Methodist Church
Frank McCulloch
Brentood Avenue
Norman Vett
Rev Price to Be Ordained in Asheboro Church
In Asheboro the ordination of Rev William P Price to the priesthood will be held at 11 a m at the Church of the Good Shepherd Dogwood Acres. The ceremony will be led by Bishop Edward Penick with Rev Dan Allen of Lexington delivering the sermon.
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Asheboro
Church of the Good Shepherd
Dogwood Acres
William P. Price
Mr. Price
Albemarle
Price
R. G. Shannonhouse
Pittsboro
Edw. A. Penick
Eastern
Dan Allen
Lexington
Mr. Allen
Fox Fire to Highlight Rhododendron Festival in Asheville
A historical drama Fox Fire will close the third day of Asheville's Rhododendron Festival. Tonight's presentation follows last night's ceremonies saluting rulers King James Westall and Queen Stuart Hensley as the festival continues through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
James Westall
Stuart Hensley
Uruguay Moves To Halt Fifth Column
Uruguay moves to suppress Nazi and Fifth Column activity as the senate passes the measure with deputies earlier approval. German minister Langmann linked to Nazi networks faced scrutiny while eleven Germans were arrested. Londonderry seeks 135000 dollars for a burned moving picture house. Ireland faces taxpayer damage compensation.
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Uruguay
Montevideo
Jwme
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Otto Langmann
lLangmann
Julio Dardorf
Londonderry Corporation
Ireland
Greece Exports Over 57 Million Pounds Tobacco Abroad
Greece shipped more than 57 million pounds of tobacco to foreign countries in the previous year highlighting strong export activity. The figures reflect growing international demand and placement of Greek tobacco producers in overseas markets.
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Greece
Jobs For June By Byron Mitchell Chief Of Employment Service
In the final six months of 1939 local state employment offices found jobs for 346 376 persons under 21. Vocational guidance by 306 cities in 47 states and the District of Columbia helps graduates find initial work and navigate early employment. Counselors assess records, train in job-hunting methods, and connect youths with employers while coordinating schooling with labor-market needs. Practical tips include presenting specific skills, requesting tests, and avoiding grooming or wording errors. NEXT: Selling Yourself not Your Diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Mitchell
Social Security Board
District of Columbia
Chicago Market Report Shows Stable Prices Across Goods
Chicago on June 18 reports butter at 90 cents, 1,195,837 pounds, centralized carrots at 26 cents, eggs steady at 27,824 units with checks at 12. other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Raleigh Opens New $428000 Water Filter Plant
Raleigh dedicated a new water filtration and pumping plant funded in part by the PWA. Officials said the $428000 project will improve city water quality and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina Farm Market Report on Fruits and Vegetables
The latest Farm Market Report lists Monday wholesale prices and shipping point data for North Carolina and other eastern markets. Carloads and sacks for potatoes and staples like Cobbler and Stave barrels are noted along with Detroit New York Philadelphia Chicago market tones and numerous fruit figures including peaches cucumbers tomatoes and berries.
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North Carolina
U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service
Philadelphia
U. S
Pittsburgh
Cobblers
New York
U.S
Chicago
Cobblers U
Bliss Triumphs
Cleveland
U .S
Eastern Shore
Play at St Matthew C M E Church Performs Wise and Foolish Virgins
News of colored people notes a performance of The Wise and Fool ish Virgins at St Matthew C M E Church this evening at 8 o clock with free admission and a silver offering. Bethel Holiness Church announces a series of three sermons tonight starting at 8 by Revs Paul Davis John Reed and RK Rier.
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St. Matthew C. M. FE
Bethel Holiness Church
Bethel Holiness Church of God
Paul Davis
John Reed
RK. Rier
Ladies Aid Circle No. 3 to Meet Thursday at Hall Home
The Ladies Aid Circle No. three of St. Mark Methodist Church will hold its weekly meeting on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Hattie M. Hall 1504 Lee Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Circle No. Three
St. Mark Methodist Church
Hattie M. Hall
Lee Street
Beauty School Graduation at First Baptist Church
The White School of Beauty Culture holds its second annual graduation exercises at First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon at 4 30. Public is invited to attend.
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Beauty
White School of Beauty Culture
First Baptist Church
Spanish War Veterans Urged to Unite Against Totalitarian Threat
Spartanburg S C June 18 The annual encampment of South Carolina Spanish War Veterans was urged to unite and defend democracy from totalitarian menace. Halsey R B Leavitt national historian said Hitler Stalin and Mussolini seek to wipe out democracy and warned of Fifth Column activity to undermine patriotism and fight for one’s country.
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Spartanburg
S. C
South Carolina
Halsey
Leavitt
Asheville
N. C
Veterans’ Organization
Hitler
Stalin
Mussolini
Europe
Rep. Dies
America
Export Possible In Championship
The wink suggests Arturo Godoy could export the heavyweight title to South America if he beats Joe Louis in Yankee Stadium. A forfeit of 25000 dollars and a defense in Argentina against rivals like Alberto Lovell or Bicycle Bod Pastor are proposed as options if he wins and defends abroad.
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New York
al Weill
Arturo Godoy
South America
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
Croucher
Louis
Godoy
Fistiana
United States
Primo Carnera
Paulino Azcudun
Rome
Argentina
Alberto Lovell
Bicycle Bod Pastor
Flashes Of Life Punctured Pup Big Gun
Ivan Gaul of Pa. had his dog pierced by a porcupine. He removed 30 quills with pincers before a veterinarian extracted 191 more during a 45 minute operation using anaesthetics.
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Ivan Gaul
Gaul
Two youths halted in Cedar Springs area robbery bid
J F Paurote reported two youths attempted a holdup at Cedar Springs Avenue and Reagan Street. A misheard radio order sent officers to Cedar Springs and Maple, leading them to Nab the right boys in a separate robbery attempt.
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Dallas
J. F. Paurote
Cedar Springs Avenue
Reagan Street
Cedar Springs
Maple
Boy shoots at squirrel from tree. injures himself
In Amar Missouri Paul Gordon aged 15 aimed a rifle into a tree hole and fired a bullet that wounded him in the leg. The incident occurred after he watched a squirrel disappear into a hole in the tree.
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Amar, Mo
Paul Gordon
Youths Hitchhiking End Brief Tour After Crash
Ned Kearney Jean Ferguson 15 and Charles Kidder 16 left a State Industrial School detail to hitchhike eastward. Their journey ended when they signaled an oncoming car driven by Fred Dickson the school superintendent, prompting a disruption of the escape.
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Kearney
Ned
Jean Ferguson
Charles Kidder
Fred Dickson
Queen Elizabeth Prepares Wartime Voyage
The Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth, the world’s largest passenger ship, reportedly prepares to sail on a wartime mission. British shipping officials say it will remain for the war, after fuel oil was delivered to power heating and lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cunard
White Star
Ministry of Shipping
Carrier boys donate to Red Cross at convention
An international newspaper boy week could raise about 500000 dollars for war relief. Delegates at the International Circulation Managers Association convention in Jacksonville consider the plan proposed by H. W. Stodghill of the Philadelphia Bulletin to add one cent per subscriber for one week.
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Jacksonville
Fla
International Circulation Managers Association
H. W. Stodghill
Philadelphia Bulletin
United States
American Red Cross
Cinema schedule highlights with stars and showtimes
Center presents Lillian Russell with Alice Faye Don Ameche Henry Fonda and Edward Arnold. broadhurst features Eddie Cantor in Forty Little Mothers and Paramount presents Granny Get Your Gun with May Robson. Rialto shows Remember starring Robert Taylor Greer Garson Lew Ayres with multiple daily features and times.
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Alexander
Alice Faye
Lillian Russell
Don Ameche
Henry Fonda
Edward Arnold
Broadhurst
Eddie Cantor
Paramount
May Robson
Rialto
Robert Taylor
Greer Garson
Lew Ayres
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William N. Haskell
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Landis
Doris Harwell
Winston-Salem
Will Smith
Valhalla
Robert C. Griffin
Durham
TOC Superior Court
Hunt Parker
Kinston
H. C. Tew
Dunn
Union
Henry Ray Goodman
Kannapolis
Citadel
Charleston
8. C
J. van Parker
Rocky Mount
Tom Crider
Bamberg
Grace Holcombe
Rockingham County
Rome Johnson
Rutherfordton
June
Henry Ford
Anne McDonnell
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Edsel Ford
Southampton
L. L
Paris
Marshal Petain
Jobs
Macon
Boston
Market Dull
Market Steady
Boston Market
Hull
ST. Matthew
Ladies Aid
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