Burrill P. Kearns Dies at 72 in High Point
Burrill P. Kearns 72 died at his home 191 Textile Street at 12 30 p m after several weeks illness. He was born October 22 1867 in Randolph County the son of James and Carolyn Kearns. Survived by wife Mary Farrell two daughters Nellie Austin Effie Robinson three sons Herbert M H Kearns W B Kearns thirteen grandchildren one great grandchild two sisters and two brothers. Funeral to be announced with body at Yows Funeral Home until service time.
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Randolph County
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Landis
Mandy Tysinger
Norwood
Ledy Forrest
New London
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Denton
Arthur Kearns
Mt. Airy
Yow’s
Ward Infants Pass at Home Monday
Friends of Mr and Mrs Arnold F Ward regret to learn of the passing of their infant twin daughters Monday at the home 905 West Green Street Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery Monday afternoon at 5 oclock Mrs Ward was the former Miss Mildred Mullinix.
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Tuberculosis ruling and school district bond cases reviewed
The court upholds that an active tuberculosis case tied to work exposure can be considered an injury by accident under the law. Justices split on whether tuberculosis is an occupational disease and warn against broadening workers compensation beyond covered risks. District bond and school district cases in Buncombe and Yadkin counties are affirmed or reversed in a series of opinions.
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Cammerer resigns as NPS director. Drury named successor
Washington dispatch reports Arno B. Cammerer resigning today from the National Park Service due to ill health. Secretary Ickes announces Newton B. Drury, a California conservationist, will assume the post as his successor.
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Britain braces as German raids renew fear of invasion
Churchill boosted Britain’s defense claims while B E F troops return to home defense with fighting experience. German air attacks over eastern England caused civilian casualties, widespread alarm, and dramatic aerial battles. Airpower targets included Thames shipyards and industrial sites as UK plans and French surrender terms loom.
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Italy and Germany push for peace terms with France
Italian Mussolini and Hitler reportedly agreed on hard peace terms for France and on occupying forces to secure guarantees against future actions. British raids hit Malta, Libya See Wavell vows to continue the fight while Rome readies to host Mussolini after Munich talks.
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Radio Operators Ordered to Prove Citizenship nationwide
The Federal Communications Commission ordered about 100000 radio operators to prove citizenship by August 15. The decree covers amateur and commercial operators and requires affidavits fingerprints and photographs. Licenses will be issued only to citizens, replacing prior self declarations.
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1000-Bed Base Hospital Reported Underway in Richmond
Organizing a 1000 bed military base hospital for use if the United States enters war was reported underway in Richmond. Plans are being prepared on paper and await War Department approval before details are discussed. During World War I a base hospital here operated in France under Dr. Stuart McQuire with a roster of 336 including 100 nurses and eight physicians.
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France
Military Training Considered by North Carolina Board
Governor Hoey named six trustees to join him on a committee to study establishing military training at the Chapel Hill unit. Judge John J. Parker, Harry P. Grier, O. Max Gardner, J. C. Ehrinehaus, Charles A. Jonas, and L. P. McLendon serve with Hoey as chairman. State College has already applied for naval ROTC units and further expansions.
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Statesville
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Shelby
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Lincolnton
L. P. McLendon
Greensboro
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Nazi Nazi Diplomatic Terms Fronted After Munich Meeting
The German Italian terms reportedly set to blunt Britain and force a French collapse. Berlin claimed Britain would fight on to the finish while asserting the harsh terms would be non negotiable and must be accepted or rejected as is.
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German consul confers with embassy officials in Washington
Baron Edgar von Spiegel the German consul general at New Orleans met with German embassy officials in Washington as a State Department inquiry into remarks that Germany would not forget U S aid to the Allies continued. Embassy officials would not say if Spiegel was summoned or acted independently. The State Department asked Governor Sam H Jones of Louisiana for more information.
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Germany Italy reach war economy agreement in Rome
An official note announced a joint understanding between Germany and Italy on certain war economy problems. Details were withheld. The pact was signed yesterday after negotiations led by Karl Clodius and Amadeo Gianini.
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Defendant Files Answer In Action On Fatal Guilford College Crash
Harry Pierce denied responsibility for Mrs. Catherine Avera death in Guilford Superior Court as he responded to a $6 000 suit filed by R F Smith administrator. He claimed he and relatives attended a party and that a depression on the Guilford College campus caused his car to overturn while he drove carefully at a moderate speed. He denied intoxication and said Mrs Avera should have helped him look out.
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GOP Leader Calls for Control of European Lands in U S Waters
George N Peek former Agricultural Adjustment Administrator urged the Republican National Committee to pursue negotiations for American political and military control of European owned lands in U S waters. He warned current foreign policy risks loss of aircraft and supplies and potential entanglement in Europe.
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Bankhead Favored As Demo Keynoter
National Chairman James A. Farley said both he and President Roosevelt favor Speaker William B Bankhead for temporary chairman and keynote at the Democratic National Convention. Farley would also recommend Senator Alben Barkley as permanent chairman and Senator Robert Wagner as chairman of the resolution committee, as at the 1936 Philadelphia event.
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Statewide crackdown cuts 75 beer licenses and 87 revoked
The Brewers and North Carolina Beer Distributors committee reported that local boards across the state refused 75 licenses or to license unqualified applicants. It said 87 retail licenses were revoked in 31 counties since last September with four dealers placed on probation and 129 warned to clean up in 62 counties.
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Oil Centers and Rail Hubs Bombed in Northwest Germany
Royal Air Force heavy bombers attacked oil supply centers, railway yards, power stations, and rail communications in northwest Germany and the Rhineland Tuesday night. Targets near Hamburg, Bremen, Frankfurt, Essen, Castrop, Sterkrade, and Hanover were reported heavily hit with Bremen alone receiving over 250 bombs in ten minutes, triggering fires and explosions in oil tanks.
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Local Weather Noon Update With Scattered Showers
A noon weather note reports yesterday’s high and last night’s loss of rain. Scattered showers are expected this afternoon with cooler conditions Thursday. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville will be moderate southwest today, then west to north over the north portion with partly overcast skies.
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France Names Plenipotentiaries as German advance continues
As German forces push deeper into France from Cherbourg to Rennes and Orleans, the Reich signals readiness to name plenipotentiaries for terms of cessation. France declares open cities and orders civilians to stay home to protect populations while continuing resistance along the Loire and eastern fronts.
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WPA approves fire station and road upgrades in Concord Edgecombe Johnston
The WPA announced approval for a Concord fire station construction costing 35,985 and two road projects in Edgecombe County and Johnston County with estimated costs of 64,488 and 5,900 respectively.
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