Rotary Clinic Examines Dozens Of Disabled Children
Dozens of crippled children in High Point were examined today by Dr. W. M. Roberts of the North Carolina Orthopedic Hospital Gastonia at a Rotary club clinic. Nurses assisted at the health department on North Main Street and Miss Mildred Pitts joined the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Roberts
Rotary Club
High Point
North Carolina
City Health Department
North Main Street
Roberts
Mildred Pitts
P. W. Grandjean
High Point Club
Civil Service Commission to Convene and Organize
The Civil Service Commission plans to convene and organize with Ed H. Smith possibly named secretary and Judge D. C. MacRae as chairman. They may locate office space in the old fire chief’s office on the second floor of No. 2 Fire Station. The group intends a thorough study of civil service in Charlotte Raleigh Asheville and Wilmington to guide early actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed H. Smith
Tnte
D. C. MacRae
Commission
Smith
North Carolina
Charlotte
Raleigh
Asheville
Wilmington
Hoey to Speak at Greensboro Merchants Meeting
Governor Clyde R. Hoey will be the principal speaker at the Greensboro Merchants Association annual meeting set for March 26 in Greensboro.
February Fire Losses Reported in Asheville
Fire Chief A L Duckett stated February fire loss in Asheville totaled 135 dollars. The brief note records a minimal fire impact for the month with no injuries reported.
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Asheville
A. L. Duckett
Burlington Man Likes Jail Here
William Chapman of Burlington spent a night in High Point's jail by choice after a drunkenness arrest. Relatives sent court costs from Burlington and jailer George Grissett released him around 11 PM. Chapman joked about the jail staying open and said he enjoyed a comfortable night.
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William Chapman
Burlington
High Point
Chapman
George Grissett
Britain seeks large 1937 budget hike for military expansion
War Secretary Duff Cooper outlined a 1937 budget rise tied to expanding and modernizing Britain's armed forces. He cited keeping peace at home and overseas, defending the empire, and fulfilling international obligations as key aims while noting mechanization across regiments, coastal and air defenses, and reorganizations of infantry units.
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Britain
France
Belgium
Duff Cooper
Egypt
Foot Guards
Labor Strikes Sweep Across Cities Halting Thousands
Dissent in labor ranks grows as workers in La Crosse Wisconsin Detroit Michigan Minneapolis Minnesota Chicago Illinois and Sarnia Ontario walk out. Major firms including Tennessee Coal and Iron a U S Steel subsidiary and Firestone Tire and Rubber face new wage and hour disputes with thousands idle nationwide.
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la Crosse
Wis
Detroit
Minneapolis
Chicago
Sarnia
Ont
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co
Big Southern
U. S. Steel Corporation
Bohn Aluminum Co
Michigan Smelting and Refining Co
Akron
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Expenditures in Campaign Set New Mark
Senate inquiry reveals J. P. Morgan and company backed Van Sweringen finance with $518 000 000 in securities underwritten. John W. Young accuses theft of records from Federal Laboratories and seeks protection of subpoenaed materials. Madden cites court clashes over labor law injunctions amid 82 petitions filed. Roosevelt era policy push in anniversary of inauguration noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Warren Madden
National Labor Relations Board
Senate
Madden
Roosevelt
Mooney May Be Given Freedom
A legislative resolution proposes a full pardon and liberty for Thomas J. Mooney. If approved by both houses it could function as an executive pardon under the state constitution. Mooney, serving life for the Preparedness Day bombing, cannot comment from San Quentin, and the measure excludes Warren K. Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Mooneey
Thomas J. Mooney
Assembly
Mooney
San Quentin
Warren K. Billings
Definite Pegging of French Franc Predicted
The French franc may be pegged to the dollar under a three power stabilization pact with France, the United States, and Great Britain. Current quotes show about 4.65 cents per franc, with a 22 to the dollar rate implying roughly 4.54 cents. The agreement allows fluctuation within 20.15 to 22.96 to the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Great Britain
Wake Magistrates Face Court Counts
Wake county magistrates face 45 grand jury presentments for failing to file proper monthly reports on case dispositions. Solicitor William Y. Birkett will review each case and may present indictments if warranted.
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Wake
Raleigh
Wake County
Wiliam Y. Birkett
French contest set for high school students tomorrow
E R Rankin secretary of the 12th annual state high school French contest announced that 706 students from 54 schools across the state will participate in the event in the various units tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
E. R. Rankin
North Carolina Considers New York World's Fair Building
A bill before the North Carolina legislature would create a seven member commission to survey state interests and consider a North Carolina building at the 1939 New York World's Fair. If approved the panel could contract for erection and exhibits with $5,000 for the survey and up to $650,000 for construction and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
New York
Enterprise Bureau
Raleigh
Department of Conservation and Development
Lee L. Gravely
F. Webb Williams
Senate
House
New York World’s Fair Commission
Wayne County Bar Endorses General County Court Bill
March 4. The Wayne County Bar association endorsed a proposed legislative bill creating a general county court. The notice cites support from local lawyers and the bar for restructuring judicial functions within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Wayne County Bar Association
Funeral Held for Maude O'Dell in Beaufort
Funeral services were conducted in Beaufort for Maude O'Dell veteran actress found dead in her New York dressing room after failing to answer her cue in Tobacco Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufort
Maude O'Dell
New York
Tobacco Road
Death by own action noted in Asheville death
Coroner George F. Baier ruled the death of Miss Agness Littleford in Asheville as death by own action. The Littleford Lumber Company secretary and treasurer was discovered at her home with a pistol beside her by her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
George F. Baier
Agenes Littleford
Littleford Lumber Company
Child Killed In Cheraw Washpot Accident
Billy Thompson two year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Thompson of Cheraw died after a fall into a boiling washpot in Bennettsville He died in a hospital here at the date given March 4 with authorities reporting the tragedy as the cause.
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Bennettsville
Billy Thompson
Henry Thompson
Cheraw
Army camera with nine lenses covers vast territory
The new army camera features nine lenses and can photograph a territory up to 600 miles in area, depending on altitude.
Stores Adopt Old NRA Hours In Downtown Winston-Salem
Frank B. Griffith says 80 downtown merchants signed to NRA uniform hours from 8 30 a m to 6 45 p m with Saturday closing at 6 30 p m. The move follows a sign up campaign in Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Frank B. Griffith
Winston-Salem Merchants Association
NRA
Tydings Victory Dinner Speaker
Senator Millard F. Tydings of Maryland spoke at a Raleigh Victory Dinner urging a government of justice and law not man. He emphasized balance of power among three branches and noted no direct reference to court reorganization proposals.
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Raleigh
Millard F. Tydings
Maryland
Roosevelt
Profits Hit Record Levels Across Industries in 1936
The National City Bank survey shows 1936 profits reached 7 billion dollars across chemicals, oils, non ferrous metals, and others. Steel and paper firms tripled from the prior year, department stores rose 156 percent, building materials 154, heating and plumbing 140, with autos accessories and rubbers among gains. Woolen companies declined due to 1935 demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank
Italy to launch drive to boost national birthrate
Italy moves to raise birth rates under fascist policy. The grand council offers rewards and wage increases to heads of large families, tying employment preference to the number of children. Mussolini leads with five children, while figures like Strace Balbo Macorni and Clano have two each. De Bono has none.
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Grand Council
Fascism
Mussolini
Achille Strace
Italo Balbo
Libya
Guglielmo Macorni
Galeazzo Clano
Marshal Emilio de Bono
No County Liquor Election Planned Without Petition
Rockingham March 4 Richmond county commissioners said no liquor election would be called unless a petition is presented.
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Rockingham
Richmond County
Roosevelt invited to visit Edenton during assembly opening
March 4. Mayor E W Spires said President Roosevelt had been invited to visit Edenton when the North Carolina general assembly convenes in the early colonial state capital.
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Roosevelt
Edenton
E. W. Spires
North Carolina General Assembly
Chicago Produce Prices Move Slightly With Butter and Eggs
Chicago reports March 4 butter at 6,961, firm. eggs at 12,550. Local fresh graded firsts priced at 21% to 22, with cars at 22. Current recats and storage packed items listed. figures show marginal stability across butter and egg categories.
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Chicago
Timely tips on income tax deductions
A brief NEA service guide explains federal deductions for income tax returns due March 15. It covers personal exemptions for single and married filers, head of family status, and exemptions for dependents, detailing amounts and conditions for eligibility and proportional limits if status changes mid year.
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NEA Service
Internal Revenue Commission
Teally
Resigns UNC Post Dr Marion Rex Trabue Head of Education
Dr Marion Rex Trabue resigns as head of the University of North Carolina education department to become dean of the school of education and director of summer sessions at Pennsylvania State College. He succeeds Dr Will Grant Chambers who is resigning. Dr Trabue has served on the UNC faculty since 1922 and is a leading educator in educational research and vocational guidance.
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Marion Rex Trabue
Department of Education
University of North Carolina
School of Education
Pennsylvania State College
Will Grant Chambers
Trabue
Baby Keith Jr. Die In Bronx Beating Suspected
Keith Jr., an infant, died in Fordham hospital from a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Investigators say the child was left with an Elmsford woman after being taken from a foundling hospital six months ago. A car crash en route to the hospital is not tied to the injuries, doctors say, and authorities suggest possible beating.
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Foundling Hospital
Elmsford
N. Y
A. A. Barberio
Margaret Considine
Ben Murdzee
PWA
Barberio
Fordham Hospital
Estate of O L Elder Valued at Eight Thousand Two Hundred
In Greensboro on March 4 a Special report lists the O L Elder estate at 8200 dollars with 5600 in realty. Administrators Mrs Etta Elder and Georges wider qualified. heirs include son Clark Elder and daughters Mabel Murray and Selma Elder. Elder died February 25 1937. Also T J Gold Jr qualified to administer the Ethel Dyson estate of High Point who died January 21 1935 leaving about 500 dollars and two daughters Alice Byerly and Eunice Dyson.
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Greensboro
O. L. Elder
High Point
Tedev
Etta Elder
Georges Wider
Elder
Clark Elder
Mabel Murray
Selma Elder
T. J. Gold, Jr
Ethel Dyson
Alice Byerly
Eunice Dyson
Dentist seeks quick trial in girl's death
Sheriff said the Charlottesville abortion case involved Dr Miller who allegedly placed the 18 year old body beside a University of Virginia cemetery wall after he chloroformed her in a car. He admitted the act and claimed no responsibility for her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Miller
Smith
Ten Days for Filing Tax Returns Warned
The notice urges timely tax filings with March 15 as the deadline. It states that individuals earning at least ten thousand dollars or married couples with income above twenty five hundred must file returns and that the Internal Revenue Service offers free information and assistance upon request. Early filing benefits both taxpayers and the government.
Palse Teeth Stay Put Pasteeth Gains Praises
Improved pasteeth keeps plates from dropping and avoids gummy feeling or bad breath. Gives real teeth comfort daily. Widely praised by users and available at druggists in three sizes.
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