Controversial Shreve Bill To Be Killed In Senate
High Point hosts a 7 30 p m civilian defense school led by state and local officials to train ration board members and business leaders in share the ride plans for fair extra gasoline coupons. The session outlines how to issue coupons based on commute sharing and urges officials to relay information to the public. The statewide program continues with daily sessions in cities over 10 000 population as North Carolina firms adopt own plans.
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High Point
Carroll
Loc
War Transportation Agency
Office of
Civilian Defense
Ate
War Transportation Committee
North Carolina
High Point Officials Push to Table Controversial Shreve Bill
The City Council and Democratic Executive Committee demand tabling the Shreve bill in Raleigh. Mayor Kirkman and officials oppose mandatory legislation while noting civil service staffing is not disputed. Senators Hudgins expects guidance from city leaders before action.
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Council
Shreve
Democratic Executive Committee
Sen
Ed. Hudgins
Senate
Raleigh
Diffendal Found Dead at Plant Amid OPA Hearing Absence
C E Diffendal died suddenly at the plant while a ration board hearing on charges of violating the pleasure driving ban proceeded without him. Lester F Robbins, a fruit stand operator, failed to appear for the 1 30 p m session after being notified. Robbins had two A gas ration books allegedly linked to Williams of High Point. Raleigh OPA officials investigated after Asheville authorities reported Robbins at a dine and dance venue, and he reportedly claimed to outtalk authorities before. Nash said investigators would check Robbins this afternoon.
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Lester F. Robbins
East Washington Street
OPA
Wwe
M. W. Nash
Robbins
Asheville
TA. Uzzele, Jr
John Williams
High Point
Raleigh
Marion
Board
Williams
Nash
Elections Board Named For The Municipality
Louis J. Fisher announces the municipal elections board is Ben L. Herman L. H. Baker and Walter L. York. The panel will meet within five days with Fisher for organization.
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Louis J. Fisher
Guilford County Board of Elections
Municipal Board of Elections
Ben L. Herman
L. H. Baker
Walter L. York
Fisher
Sykes Held On Highway Robbery Count
Lawrence Sykes, 30, was arrested in Thomasville and handed to High Point police for highway robbery charges. He is held on $1,000 bond for the January 17 robbery on a public highway that netted $270 from J F Anderson. James Gibson was bound over for Superior Court in connection with the same robbery. Sykes is jailed in lieu of bond with no hearing date set.
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Lawrence Sykes
Young Street
Thomasville
High Point
Sykes
J. F. Anderson
Anderson
James Gibson
Mrs. Sara Hutchens Dies After Illness of Months
Mrs. Sara Frye Hutchens of 710 Carrick Avenue died at her mother's home, Mrs. A. Lee Stone, at 12 40 PM after several months illness. Born May 30 1922 she lived in High Point fifteen years. She married Jack Hutchins December 20 1940 and is survived by her husband daughter Diana Lee and mother. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Sara Frye Hutchens
Carrick Avenue
A. Lee Stone
High Point
Jack Hutchins
Diana Lee
War agency to discuss share ride programs at meeting
Forts of Burch, executive secretary of the war transportation committee, states tonight's gathering will focus on share ride programs. R. Walker Martin leads the defense feature of the state civilian defense office, with Charles J. Parker handling public relations. Carroll expects specific recommendations but has no details yet. Australia has supplied American forces with large quantities of fresh meats potatoes fruit and milk through reciprocal aid.
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Share the Ride
High Point
Civilian Defense Corps
Charles F. Carroll
Civilian Defense
James S. Burch
State War Transation Committee
Barker Martin
Charles J. Parker
State Office of Civilian Defense
Merchants Associations
Forts of Burch
War Transportation Committee
R. Walker Martin
Carroll
Australia
Fire Burns Lilly Co Plant on Wiley Street
Firefighters fought a stubborn blaze at the Lilly Company plant on Wiley Street this afternoon after a short circuit ignited fumes in the liquor room. Smoke choked the building as crews pressed all equipment, with volunteers activated, as Chief Ingram warned control would come once water reached under the structure.
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Lilly Company
Wiley Street
Co. No. 5
EB. K. Ingram
Carter’s Little Liver Pills Ad Claim Bile Flow Remedy
An old advertisement claims the liver produces two pints of bile daily and that Carter’s Little Liver Pills restore free bile flow. It touts relief from indigestion and gas, urging readers to buy a package and follow directions, price 10¢ and 25¢.
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Carter
High Point council in Shreve bill dispute over civil service
Mayor Kirkman warns the Shreve bill would split the local Democratic party if carried while officials debate compromise. City employees, council members, and the Democratic executive committee clash over strategy as Hudgins faces tabled action and potential dismissal rumors surface.
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High Point
Democratic Committee
Ed Hudgins
Guilford
Action Wa
Ingram
W. C. Friddle
Sen
Ed. Hudgins
Enterprise
Raleigh
W. G. Friddle
E. K. Ingram
J. L. Perkins
Senate
Hudgins
Friddle
Democratic Executive Committee
City Council
Debate Over Shreve Bill Sows Tension in City Council
The council debated the Shreve Bill with remarks from Representative Tom Turner who said civil service in High Point should be made so odious as to be abolished. Mayor Kirkman and Amos Kearns faced questions about possible term endings while discourse over petition signatures and legislative recognition intensified. Byron Haworth led the joint meeting as factions cooled and positions shifted.
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Tom Turner
Turner
High Point
Kirkman
Amos Kearns
Louis Fisher
Moseley
Fisher
Ingram
Friddle
Renfrew
Guilford
Byron Haworth
Aspirin Fight: Cheaper Generics Claim More Value
Local shoppers are urged to buy aspirin that rivals St. Joseph and Gean brands at lower prices. The ad promotes a “world’s best” option offered at 10 cents, claiming greater value for money and similar efficacy to top brands.
Lilly Company Vice President Dies After Fire
C. E. Diffendal vice-president and organizer of the Lilly Company died after a plant explosion and fire at 2 o clock this afternoon. He rushed to Bureau Memorial Hospital but died on arrival. He leaves a widow Mrs Lida D Diffendal and two sons C F E Diffendal Jr and John Diffendal. Diffendal came to High Point 25 years ago and managed Marietta Paint and Color Company before Lilly Company formation in October.
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C. E. Diffendal
Lilly Company
Diffendal
Bureaus Memorial Hospital
Lida D. Diffendal
C. F E. Diffendal, Jr
Glen L. Martin
Baltimore
John Diffendal
U. S. Navy
Jacksonville
High Point
Marietta Paint and Color Company
An Lilly Company
A. B. Club Welcomes Grover H. Jones Address
The American Business Club met at the Elwood Hotel with John Clinard presiding in John Myers absence. Guest speaker Grover Jones spoke on What We Are Fighting For, citing Magna Carta, Four Freedoms, and the Atlantic Charter. Five senior high singers performed and Hamlin Bri’s father attended as a visitor. Conrad won the attendance prize.
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American Business Club
Elwood Hotel
John Clinard
John Myers
Grover Jones
John
Bunyameade
Jones
Bob Ingram
Robert Williard
Wayne Davis
Bill Bates
Gilbert Gray
Additon
Hamlin Bri
Conrad
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Caveness
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Italy
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Bolzano
Innsburck
Argentina
United States
Gate City Motor CO
Wrenn
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High St
City Shoe Shop
Commerce ST. Mian
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Hood
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Americas
Whiteouser
Confederacy
Efferson Davis
New York
San Antonio
Texas
Roger
Araby's
S. Main ST
He-Man
Shackelford S
Lilly Co
Caromel
Siceloff
ICE & Fuel CO
Johns-Manville
Parker - Brown Lumber
Oak Street
Perkins
Democratic Party
Guilford County
Wade Renfrow
Ilderton
Kearns
Bill Broom
Broom
General Assembly
Turner Quoted
West Broad Street
Nat Walker
Walgreen
Piedmont Oil & Coa
DOD
Acadia Lodge
A. F
A. M
T. Tucker
Victory Coal Co
A. B. Club
Grover H. Jones
Tire Company
West High Sa
W. C. Brown
North Wrenn Street
Oldsmobile
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Highland Motors, Inc
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