Opportunities for 1940 graduates amid economic strain
DIXVILLE NOTCH NEW HAMPSHIRE June 28 America's man years of educational mills have produced 2 000 000 graduates facing a tougher job market with nearly 10 000 000 unemployed. The piece stresses defense costs, high wages and taxes, plus Germany Italy and fascist cartels shaping opportunities. It highlights fields with promise including chemicals aviation building merchandising and defense careers urging graduates to develop personal initiative.
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Dixville Notch
N. H
America
Manth Educational Mills
Army of Hope
United
Politi
Germany
Italy
Air Corps
Army
Navy
Air Force
Coast Defense
France
Great Britain
Press Urged To Be Worthy Of Freedom
Hendersonville June 28 J M Broughton democratic nominee for governor told the North Carolina Press Association that a press to remain truly free must stay worthy of freedom He warned against propaganda prejudice and political or corporate pressure and said the first step toward dictatorship is the emasculation of the press He urged earnest consideration of the farmer plight noting world market losses unemployment and the need for industrial growth He cautioned that war-time conditions could reduce state revenues leading to education and services curtailment higher taxes or economies in administration.
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Hendersonville
J. M. Broughton
North Carolina Press Association
Broughton
North Carolina
Brake defects found in about a third of US vehicles
Periodic safety inspections across cities in the United States reveal that approximately one third of vehicles on the road have braking system defects. The finding highlights widespread safety concerns and potential risk on streets nationwide.
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United States
Cranium Crackers Music Quiz Questions
A brief quiz asks about music greatness two Bs, authors of famous tunes, and differences between cantata and a cappella. It hints that answers appear on the Want Ad Page.
Woodmen Memorial Service at Presbyterian Church
Piedmont Camp No. 62 Woodmen of the World will hold its annual memorial service at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11 am. The church service will include a message by Pastor Dr. O. C Williamson. Thomasville Woodmen camp members are invited to join. Members should assemble at 10 45 am on North Main Street before proceeding to the service.
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Piedmont
First Presbyterian Church
O. Cc. Williamson
Thomasville
North Main Street
McKenney on Bridge Column by William McKenney
The regular bridge column by WM. B. McKenney reviews play, explains bidding ideas, and offers strategic tips for improving card play. Readers gain expert insights into hand evaluation, partnership signaling, and common pitfalls at the table.
Duke of Cumberland Hand in a Whist Era Challenge
A historic card trick hand attributed to the Duke of Cumberland is analyzed. South opens two bid, West doubles, East rebids with spades, and West again supports spades. If South holds king of hearts, dummy ruffs diamonds and finesses, creating a sequence where all diamonds in dummy turn good and the trump ace wins.
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Duke of Cumberland
East
South
West
Ticket to Hollywood Dream Ends in Hospital News
Francie Weston pursues a movie career with confidant Gusty Gair and flirtatious Jerry Finney. Gusty is injured while helping a studio stunt, leaving Francie torn between her big moment on air and concern for her friend. Her father reveals Gusty’s hospital stay as Francie braces for her broadcast debut.
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Francie Weston
Gusty Gair
Jerry Finney
Marieland
Francie
Jerry
Gusty
Koon
Gair
Hal
Aunt Hal
Aunt Hat
Pops
Mr. Rhinegold
Mr. Klump
Finney
Manteo Seeks First Water and Sewage System
Manteo North Carolina set to gain its first water and sewer system as bonds totaling 37000 dollars are issued to supplement a 100000 dollar WPA grant. Engineer Warren H. Booker of the State Board of Health will visit Roanoke Island to inspect well sites.
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Raleigh
Manteo
North Carolina
Warren H. Booker
State Board of Health
Booker
Roanoke Island
Recount Called In Pasquotank House Race
Pasquotank County board of elections orders a recount of the county representative race between Webb Williams and P G Sawyer from the Democratic second primary. The recounted votes and testimony from a three day hearing into alleged irregularities go to the state board of elections.
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Elizabeth City
Pasquotank
Frantic Finale as Gusty Speaks of a Lost Wallet
Francie Weston learns Gusty left her his wallet before a critical moment. She rushes toward a final performance while grappling with guilt and fear that Gusty may die during her singing. Jerry Finney urges calm as the orchestra resumes with a last call.
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Francie
Gusty
Jerry Finney
Francie Weston
Jerry
Bear on the loose halted by deputy in New Mexico chase
A Springer couple pursued a fat bear in the mountains near Springer New Mexico. A wheel pinned Bruin’s paw and deputy Wild Bill Letcher arrived to shoot the animal as a menace to stock. After three shots the bear fled back into the timber.
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Springer, N. M
Bruin
Wild Bill’ Letcher
Letcher
State Board to Rule on Winner After Recount Testimony
The state board will decide the election winner based on the recount and testimony. Sawyer's counsel urged discarding votes from two precincts that favored Williams.
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State Board
Sawyer
Williams
Knoxville C of C backs western North Carolina air route
The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce aviation committee supports a proposed air mail and passenger line from Norfolk to Asheville and Knoxville. Local business leaders will file affidavits on expected trade with towns along the route as Pennsylvania Central Airlines seeks CAA approval. A prior CAA hearing found earlier data unverifiable. Great Britain conducts a labor census.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina
Norfolk
Asheville
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Authority
CAA
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