Council Fails To Name Power Board Commissioner Again
In executive session the City Council debated filling the six week old vacancy on the High Point Board of Power Commissioners but adjourned without a decision. Seven candidates were discussed including James N. Wright David L. Stanton and Willis H. Slane. A Friday 11 am meeting was set to continue in open session.
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High Point Board of Power Commissioners
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Council
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Stanton
Republican Executive Committee
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Amos R. Kearns
Horace G. Ilderton
Ilderton
Kirkman
Robert H. Lechres
Sechrest
Councillen
Honor convict escapes from prison then captured here
Charlie Cole a 46 year old honor convict was brought here by Captain S B Ridge and Sandy Ridge prison camp officers and jailed on a charge of escaping from prison Ridge said Cole fled from Sandy Ridge honor camp where guards are unarmed and prisoners given freedom His escape attempt failed when Ridge used bloodhounds to trail him eight miles across country and overtake him near High Point
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S. B. Ridge
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High Point
North Carolinians Seek 75000 for England Air Ambulance
North Carolinians through the Old North State Fund led by Governor Broughton and Judge Bowman plan a swift state-wide drive to raise about 75000 to buy a Grumman amphibian air ambulance. The four- stretcher, two-seat craft will be donated to England per the British American Ambulance Corps recommendations.
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Old North State Fund
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F. C. Bowman
Chapel Hill
England
North Carolina
Bowman
Great Britain
U.S. State Department
George Ross Pou
I. M. Bailey
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Manteo
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C. A. Fink
Salisbury
E. Lee Ellis
Asheville
Frank M. Boldridge
Charlotte
Patrick Healy, Jr
Monarch Club Luncheon Show Delights with Local Talent
The High Point Monarch Club at the Sheraton Hotel enjoyed violin and piano duets and solos by Ruth and Mary Helen Daves and Banks Chilton with Mr Chilton singing. Roy Culler led the program, featuring Vera Whitlock of High Point College proposing operatic performances titled The Bartered Bride to tour towns next month. Early Younts chaired the meeting.
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Early Younts
Downey Comments on War Powers and Defense Production
Downey discusses potential impact of broad defense bill on small industries. Patterson notes War Department support for material and machine tool requisition for national defense. Downey warns of possible military dictatorship if powers are unchecked while Patterson cites Navy and War Department preference for centralizing shipbuilding contracts and tools in large firms.
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South African Women Ship Canned Pickles For Soldiers
Women in South Africa respond to North Africa soldiers requests by shipping numerous cans of pickles to improve bully beef flavor. The appeal prompts an organized effort reflecting wartime support and home front morale.
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South Africa
Invasion timing discussed by London Standard editorials
The London Standard warned the invasion could come within 80 days with September as the likeliest moment, noting possible German aims after crushing Russia. It also reported reinforced Axis troops in Libya and no clear change in British Soviet ties while Moscow braces for mobilization.
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British Lose Tanks as Wavell Counteroffensive Focuses on Tobruk
British forces report heavy losses as Gen. Wavell’s counteroffensive near Libyan Tobruk appears broken under Axis land and air pressure. Berlin says British drive into Libya frustrated with severe tank destruction and retreat. Near Damascus Mezze and Beirut, Allied patrols push forward while French and British lines contend with Druse cavalry and Vichy reports. RAF and American-built planes raid German targets, as tension rises over US relations and Bahia students organize an Aero club drive.
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Weather North Carolina and South Carolina forecast
Fair and rather cool tonight with rising temperatures. Thursday forecast calls for fair weather. Northeasterly winds near Hatteras to Jacksonville moderate, north portion fair with variable winds, south portion overcast with showers tonight and Thursday. From Block Island to Hatteras winds shift to northwest in north portion and gentle northerly in south portion, generally fair tonight and Thursday.
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Jacksonville
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Zamzam sinking leaves Wilson crew injured and unhurt
The Zamzam incident left four Wilson men unharmed while Ned Laughinghouse suffered serious wounds after a raid contact. Ogna waited eight days for a second contact with the raider before headed to port as passengers behaved well throughout the affair. Johnson, once a Wilson employee in the Coastal Plains League, inquired about the team’s welfare this season.
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Quota of Immigrant Visas to Be Trimmed by Boards
Thorough investigation of quo ta 153 774 immigrant visas shows field offices relay applications after Congress heard Attorney General Jackson describe the process as hap hazard. Five boards of review will include State Justice War Navy reps plus potential FBI or special agency observers to guard against subversive entry as German nationals face travel restrictions and a broader drive to tighten control over refugees and European funds freezes.
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Navy Calls On All Reservists to Reach Manpower Goal
The Navy issued stand by orders to the last reservists and launched an aggressive recruiting drive aiming for 12 000 to 15 000 new sailors monthly. At present 6 564 officers and 14 313 enlisted remain unused while total manpower stands at 264 798. Captain Abel T Bidwell said the service can meet needs without invoking the draft.
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Story Of Famous Horned Toad Told Hits
W C Parker of Waco visiting in town with horned toads and proof of longevity legends. She carries a 1897 Eastland County Courthouse cornerstone letter from H J Tanner about Old Rip placed in the stone with a Bible. The famous toad reportedly moved during opening, toured Exhibition, even to the White House, and died of pneumonia. remains displayed in a tiny casket at the new courthouse lobby.
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Waco
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Blanche Hardee
Carrick Avenue
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Ickes Acts To Relieve East Coast Oil Shortage
Secretary Ickes announced a plan to boost Atlantic coast oil supply by 210 million gallons annually by re routing three large tankers from California to Gulf ports. He noted the measure only partly mitigates a looming east coast shortage and warned further steps are needed.
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Willie Rogers Struck by Car Suffers Minor Injuries
Willie Rogers a six year old of 413 Prospect Street sustained minor scratches and bruises after being hit by a car driven by Sam Best Jr 612 East Lexington Avenue. Best picked up the child and took him to a doctor then home reporting the accident to police. He said the boy darted from behind a moving street bus into the car’s path.
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Prospect Street
Sam Best, Jr
Lexington Avenue
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Germany Rejects US Subversion Charges in Diplomatic Row
The German Reich dismissed American charges of subversive activities as unfounded and despotic after Washington requested withdrawal of consular officials. The German reply, reported by DNB, said Berlin made the sharpest protest against the action.
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New York Stocks Final Figures Reported
Final stock figures for New York trading on June 18 show market activity across key indices with mixed results. Trade volume remained steady as investors weighed economic signals and corporate earnings for the session.
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Tit For Tat Italian Policy Spokesman Says
In Rome on June 18 a spokesman said Americans in Italy will be treated exactly as Italians in America regarding credit and property freezing. The definition of American residents in Italy and the decree’s interpretation hinge on Washington. The policy would require similar residence length to establish alien status and considers how Italian residents in the United States are handled.
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Rise of teen stars in Hollywood touches multiple legends
Hollywood column notes Deanna Durbin Judy Garland Jackie Cooper and others aging from child icons to leading stars. Describes transitions from wholesome images to glamor, studio edits, and evolving careers amid marriages shifts and legal earnings matters.
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Plant Guard Is Reduced At Los Angeles NAM Aircraft Plant
The Los Angeles NAM aircraft plant reduced on duty troops to 900 infantry leaving yesterday and another 900 ordered out today, maintaining about 2,500 guards after a wage dispute. Piper Aircraft’s Lock Haven plant also faces a wage strike with a mediator assigned. AFL and CIO leaders in Washington condemn Vinson bill limiting strikes, arguing it suppresses worker rights.
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