Roosevelt Praises Judge Meekins As Retirement Nears
President Roosevelt writes Judge Isaac M. Meekins of the eastern North Carolina district expressing regret at his health driven retirement after a long tenure on the bench. Meekins filed retirement Feb 14, the day after turning 70, prompting NC delegations to consider candidates for the vacancy. Comptroller General Lindsay C. Warren was favored but will remain at the national post.
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Corner Policeman Still Favorite Hero Of Children
A nine year old boy who uses crutches and attends Elm Street school depends daily on Patrolman J E Dickens for help crossing the street. Dickens escorts the boy each morning between eight and eight thirty and believes the child’s name is not known.
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Sightless Dog Guides Blind Master in Florida
Coral Gables resident Joe Yates, a blind former councilman, relies on Jo Pedro the German police dog trained by Seeing Eye Inc. Despite cataracts, Pedro leads Yates through streets with sharp smell and keen hearing. The dog recently underwent veterinary care with a doctor noting its sightlessness though its guiding ability remains intact.
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Yates
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the Seeing Eye Inc
Morristown
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Forestry Expert Speaks At Rotary Luncheon
Ben E. Adams Educational director of the Southern States Forest Fire Commission urged forest conservation and noted South East timber resources. He cited NC wood products value ranking behind cotton and tobacco and explained labor share of wood product workers. He warned local mills may face material shortages. fires mostly from smoker carelessness. Adams has visited 106 schools and spoken to 36,000 children since September.
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Rotary Club
Virginia
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North Carolina
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Asheboro
Tom Allred
Ernest McCall
U. S&s. Army
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Louisiana
British Fair Nazi Attempt To Debase English Currency
Doreen Dipper reports Germany’s bid to debase English currency foiled by Bank of England staff nicknamed the back room boys. Forged notes flood neutral countries but chemists and quick trained women detect fakes. experts trace origins from note irregularities as cases reach a London court.
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Navy Pilot Lands Rescue Plane In Jap Waters
Navy Lieut. John A. Love of Colorado Springs has landed his Catalina in Jap held waters near Yap and Babelthuap to rescue Marine pilots, adding to a local record of three rescues in less than three weeks. Love, 28, previously served 21 months in the Pacific including Guadalcanal, with a total of 17 airmen rescued. His actions come after missions delivering supplies and medical aid to isolated natives and island garrisons. His brother Richard serves as an Army instructor at Del Rio, Texas.
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Colorado Spring
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Texas
Harrisburg Council Sets 53-Second Meeting Record
Harrisburg city council assembled for a notably brief session lasting 53 seconds marking a record for brevity. Officials completed docket items with swift motions and minimal discussion.
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Harrisburg
Mother Goose’s Notion Behind Mary Mary Quite Contrary
In a biographical aside, the author notes that when Mother Goose wrote about Mary Mary Quite Contrary she had Mary Queen of Scots in mind. The remark ties a nursery rhyme figure to a famed historical queen and her reputation.
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Scotland
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Mother Goose
Isaac Goose
Boston
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Mary, Queen of Scots
George Francis Train and the Pencil Eraser Idea
George Francis Train proposed an early concept of erasers on pencils, inspired by perforations between postage stamps and steps on carriages. The note reflects his inventive mindset and interest in practical writing tools.
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