High Court Recovers No Damages in Reese Acid Attack Suit
North Carolina Supreme Court upholds trial court ruling denying D. H. Reese any damages after acid was thrown on him at the Melrose Hosiery mill during the 1932 hosiery strike. Clark, a mill employee, was implicated. court notes actions involved assault but finds no liability for damages.
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North Carolna
Clark
Hoyle Sink
Reese
Schenck
Melrose Toslery
Hish Point
North Carolina
Iso
Pat Sink
Epidemic of Bugs Reported in City
An epidemic of small ants was reported in the eastern city area beyond High Point college. Citizens say the infestation has made homes nearly intolerable and may worsen. The bugs are believed to originate from a nearby wheat field.
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High Point College
Cost Accountants of Furniture Mills Convene in Session
Cost accountants from 40 Southern furniture factories met here led by H. H. Burroughs of B. F. Huntley Furniture Co. Winston-Salem elected chairman and I. Foy Horton named secretary. A committee will draft plans for a permanent cost division to be formed at the August meeting in Lenoir, to exchange cost information and address production costs.
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H. H. Burroughs
B. F. Huntley Furniture Company
Winston-Salem
I. Foy Horton
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Ascociation
Lenoir
Association
Asheville
Wera
Earl and Countess Dive 18 Feet Under in Bahamas Visit
The Earl and Countess of Athlone donned diving suits and walked the sea floor 18 feet below the surface during a recent Bahamian visit. The royal couple explored marine life and coastal scenery in a rare underwater appearance.
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Athlone
Bahamas
Burrus Campaign Opens Downtown Headquarters in High Point
The Burrus campaign for the Democratic run off senate nomination opens at 204 North Main Street in quarters former Singer Sewing Machine space. Dr. J T Burrus attends the Raleigh state Democratic convention, with full time office leadership to be named locally. Waynick also opens his headquarters on South Main Street, two days earlier, as Raleigh activity draws interest from High Point residents.
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J. T. Burrus
Capus M. Waynick
State Senate
North Main Streets
Singer Sewing Machine
Dr. Burrus
Raleigh
Burrus
Waynick
Simmons
Southern Furniture Exposition
Outh Main Street
Atle
Department seeks bids for 26 two seat air inspection planes
The Department of Commerce requests bids for 26 inexpensive two seated airplanes to be used by aeronautical inspectors.
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Department of Commerce
Aeronautical
War Department seeks bids for 90 attack planes
The War Department requests bids on 90 attack planes with delivery planned early next year. Thirty planes will be bought from the 7,500,000 provided via the Public Works Administration.
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War Department
PWA
Sole Survivor Awakens After German Plane Crash
A passenger aboard a German aircraft reportedly slept through a crash and woke to find himself the lone survivor. Authorities have not released further details about the wreck or the fate of other occupants.
Smith Biggers Struck by Sudden Illness at Station
Smith Biggers, a colored porter at the Southern passenger station, failed to show for work and was found at home sick. A tale recalls a passenger hiring him to help load luggage, his assistant did the work, then returned with three cartons of cigarettes and a new five dollar bill, after which Smith fell ill.
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Smith Biggers
Smith
Austin Contests Right-of-Way With a Huge Oil Truck
A small Austin driver challenged a large oil tank truck at the Wrenn and High streets intersection. The tiny car inflicted dents on the truck while the oil hauler remained largely unhurt, with paint loss to the little vehicle. Names of the drivers were not confirmed and no police report was filed.
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Austin
Wrenn and
High Streets
Max Baer
Farm Hands Seek Relief From Crop Reduction Policy
Virginia emergency relief administrator William A. Smith noted relief appeals from tobacco farm hands laid off under the federal crop reduction plan. He urged AAA policy to avoid turning workers to public relief. Henry M. Taylor said contracts bar reducing tenants but do not address day laborers. AAA plans to enforce tenant provisions.
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Richmond
Virginia
William A. Smith
AAA
Henry M. Taylor
62 Army Fliers To Get Wings June 23
The War Department announced 62 graduates from Randolph Field Texas and Kelly Field Texas will receive their pilot wings and the airplane pilots rating on June 23. Most districts will serve one more year in Air Corps units before commissioning as lieutenants. Names include William R. Robertson Jr. and Paul Duke among others.
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Washington
War Department
Randolph Field
Tex
Kelly Field
Air Corps
North Carolina
William R. Robertson, Jr
Charlotte
Brooke E. Allen
Wilmington
Glenn C. Nye
Raleigh
Paul Duke
Carthage
South Carolina
Robert A Gardner
Chesterfield
William H. Gist, Jr
Carlisle
Masked Bandit Robs West End Soda Shop in Daylight
A tall masked white man about 22 robbed Wardell's Soda Shop next to the Delano theater at 220 pm taking cash from a concealed box while five men were held at gunpoint. The bandit fled toward Thomasville in a brown Chevrolet coach as police trailed the getaway car.
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Wardell
Delano Theater
West End
Thomasville
J. B. Wardell
Fred Bugg
T. OC. Lambden
Charlotte
L. C. Jpe
Harry Hoyle, Jr
Carolina Theater
Reginald Rogers
Rogers
Mr. Lambden
Lambden
Reformed Church League Meeting Tonight At 7 Oclock
The Reformed Churchmen's League of the First Reformed church meets at the church tonight at seven. Topic is When I Was a Boy with Rev. W. R. Shaffer Sam E Holt M F Crooks and F W Gibbard in the program Edgar Hartley Y M C A general secretary will deliver the principal talk A chicken stew supper will be served and members are urged to attend promptly.
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Reformed Churchmen's League of the First Reformed Church
W. R. Shaffer
Sam E. Holt
M. F. Crooks
F. W. Gibbardt
Edgar Hartley
Bowne Urges NRA Cooperation Before Rotarians
Rev. H. N. Bowne spoke to the Emerywood Country Club Rotary about cooperating with the National Administration during stress. He urged a shift from capitalism to a humane system aligned with the Master's teachings. Don Headen joined as a desk manufacturer. Harry Wingler of Greensboro visited.
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H. N. Bowne
Rotary Club
Emerywood Country Club
Don Headen
Harry Wingler
Greensboro
Dragonfly Flight Declines With One Wing Torn
A dragonfly with one wing torn completely off still manages limited flight. The injury severely hinders maneuverability, forcing altered flight paths and reduced lift while remaining airborne for short bursts.
Cleaners Code Authority Quits Amid NRA Row
Washington reports the cleaners and dyers code authority declared abandonment of wage and hour provisions and threatened reprisals. Deputy Rosenblatt stated the code remains in force while the authority accuses General Johnson of bad faith and says the administration deceived trade representatives.
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Washington
NRA
Sol Rosenblatt
Code Authority
Hugh 8. Johnson
Roosevelt
Rosenblatt
N. J. Harkness
Silver Springs
Johnson
Absentee Ballots Available At McRae Office
Absentee ballots and certificates for the second Democratic primary on June 30 will be available at D C McRae's office, county election board chairman. Applications must be written. Ballots may be secured from today until the primary date at the Smithdeal Realty offices beside Wachovia Bank. Mrs Parks Van Tassel is noted as a parachute pioneer with a July 4 1882 balloon jump landing in Los Angeles.
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D. C. McRae
County Election Board
Chairman McRae
Smithdeal Realty Company
Wachovia Bank
McRae
Parks van Tassel
Los Angeles
Romania observes 24 public holidays annually
Romania maintains a schedule of 24 public holidays each year, affecting government offices schools and many businesses. The list includes national and religious observances that shape regional calendars and planning.
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Romania
Policeman Takes Vacation Driving Cow Becky in Trailer
Waldo Carroll a local police officer began his vacation plans by taking Becky his cow on a trailer toward Stokes county yesterday morning. A mix up left the department unaware of his trip but the vacation was later sorted and fellow officers wished him well.
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Waldo Carroll
Stokes County
Becky
Carroll
Stokes
Young People Union to Entertain Guests at Jamestown
The Methodist Young People’s union of High Point hosts Greensboro and Asheboro unions at Jamestown church tonight. The event promotes the Lake Junaluska assembly July 16 20 and aims to organize a club for ongoing activities. Walter Brown recruits a recreation program. Carey Atkins presides locally. May Hunt leads Greensboro. Mrs Dorsett heads Asheboro.
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Methodist Young People's Union of
High Point
Jamestown
Greensboro
Asheboro
Methodist Young People’s Assembly
Lake Junaluska
Walter Brown
May Hunt
Greensboro Union
Claude Dorsett
Soil Erosion Staff Set for Friday Speaking Engagements
Soil Erosion staff members announce Friday engagements. W. C. Warner addresses Alamance farmers at Graham at 8 30 p m. A H Veazey meets Kiwanis at 12 15 p m. W E Bowers speaks on WBIG Greensboro at 12 30 p m. Dr J H Stallings addresses Rotary at Asheboro at 12 30 p m.
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W. C. Warner
Alamance County
Graham
A. H. Veazey
Forester
Kiwanis Club
W. E. Bowers
Agronomist
WBIG
Greensboro
N. C
J. H. Stallings
Rotary Club
Asheboro
City finances on budget with auditors Seidman Seidman
City auditing work by Seidman and Seidman began June 7 and aims for completion by late July. City Manager E M Knox expects the fiscal year ending June 30 to show strong results with expenses under the 688 thousand appropriation by about 50 thousand and operating revenues near 700 thousand leaving a 70 thousand excess over expenditures. Revenue from taxes and special assessments is tracking above expectations though special assessments may lag about 50 thousand behind the 150 thousand target.
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Seidman and Seidman
E. M. Knox
Knox
Australia Imports Half of Annual Lumber Consumption
Australia imports nearly half of its annual lumber consumption totaling about 924 million board feet as the market relies on foreign supplies.
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Australia
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Bowne
Cleaners Code Authority
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