RFC Makes Power Loans to Cities for Own Utilities
RFC Chairman Jesse Jones said the agency will finance 5.8 million dollars in Knoxville revenue bonds to allow the city to acquire the Knox County distribution system from Public Service and use TVA power. Knoxville expects substantial rate reductions over 20 years. Applications for similar financing are being explored in northwest areas near Booneville Grand Coulee and Fort Peck, with study underway on the Columbia River.
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Washington
RFC
King Power
Jesse Jones
Knoxville
City
Knoxcoun Distributing
Ten- Public Service Company
TVA Power
Jones
Northwest
Booneville
Grand Coulee
Fort Peck
Columbia River
PWA
Nebraska
Senate
Barkley
D-Ky
Two Bridge Clubs At Thomasville Entertained
Two bridge clubs in Thomasville were entertained on Thursday with Mrs G W Lyles hosting at Salem Street. In the first group Mrs Carson Cox won top score and Mrs Robert Rapp was runner up. a dainty repast followed. The second club at Mrs Frank Townson’s home awarded prizes to Mrs Wade Tillotson and Mrs Robert Hill, with Mrs Walter Green low and Mrs Harold Ritchie among visitors.
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Thomasville
G. W. Lyles
Salem Street
Carson Cox
Robert Rapp
Frank Townson
Wade Tillotson
Robert Hill
Walter Green
Harold Ritchie
Wade Tilloteen
J. C. Harris
Austin Sink
Wade Morgan
Joe Boyles, Jr
Chfford Clodfester
Most dangerous highway hour noted 7 to 8 p m
A report identifies the interval from 7 to 8 o’clock at night as the most dangerous on the highway, highlighting peak risks for drivers and suggesting heightened caution during this period.
McKenney On Bridge Secretary at ACBL
The article notes McKenney serves as bridge secretary for the American Contract Bridge League. It highlights his role within the organization and his involvement in scheduled events and leadership duties.
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American Contract Bridge League
Infirmity Aids Deaf Player In A Bridge Thriller
A slightly deaf East player turns a misread auction into a six hearts doubled contract with an overtrick. South’s misread diamond lead yields a bottom score as others reach a spade slam. South jokes about ear trumpets to hear bidding next time.
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South
West
North
East
Contract Problem in Seven No Trump Defense
South faced a seven no trump contract and, after West's double, was harshly criticized for the failure. The hand suggests an easier line that could have yielded the contract, with the given cards: South hand iKJ8 K9753 10 AK Q765 4AQ108 K3. West dealer AQ10532 6. Rubber-Both val. Opener 5.
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South
West
Nails Through Time From Hand-Made To Machine Made
A look at nail history from hand forged home production to modern factory machines. Wire fed into nail machines, spikes and horseshoe nails made by hand, and the shift in rail spikes and rail stress with heavier freight. Ends with a note on a 3c leaflet and Uncle Ray column.
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Famous Music Mastera
Uncle Ray
Yale Professor Talks At WCMNC
Yale sociology professor Dr. Charles Loran will speak at Woman's College of UNC Greensboro at 7 30 tonight in Students Building on “Whither Japan and Why” as part of the summer school entertainment program.
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Greensboro
Charles Loran
Sterling
Yale University
Institute of Human Relations
Woman's College of the University of North Carolina
Japan
German waiter Schmidt sentenced for spying in Bordeaux
A German case waiter identified as Schmidt was sentenced to 13 years at hard labor by a military court in Bordeaux for spying. He was found guilty of sending French naval building plans to Germany. A second note mentions Chile's rising fireplace adoption, with 90 percent more houses featuring fireplaces than 25 years ago.
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Bordeaux
France
Schmidt
Germany
Chile
Gladiolus Society Registers Wide Range of Varieties
The American Gladiolus Society has registered more than a broad set of distinct gladiolus varieties. This tally highlights ongoing horticultural diversity and member activity in cultivar development.
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American Gladiolus Society
Chicago Creamery Prices Mixed In Sharp Market Listing
Chicago price list shows butter at 1 292 871 and 93 score creamery specialities at 26 26 percent. extra grades around 92 to 90 91 with 25 26 percent. firsts at 28 24 percent and 26 percent for standards. Eggs 18 168 easy fresh graded extra firsts local 19 percent. cars 19 percent firsts local 19. storage packed extras 20 percent. prices for other items unchanged.
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Chicago
Royal Mint Produces Coins for Europe Excluding France and Germany
The Royal Mint of Great Britain manufactures coins for most European nations except for France and Germany. This policy limits minting to a broad European market while omitting two key economies.
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The
Royal Mint of
Great Britain
Europe
France
Germany
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