Jacobs Landing Galento Louis Bout as Greatest Feat of Boxing
Joseph Jacobs parlayed Tony Galento and a keg of beer into a world heavyweight title shot against Joe Louis. The maneuver is praised as the slickest managerial feat in boxing history, with talk of a statue in Central Park.
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Joe Jacobs
Tony Galento
Louis
Joseph Jacobs
Joe Louis
New York
Jack Sharkey
Max Baer
Jacobs
Galento
Max Waxman
Jack Dempsey
Jacobs Shapes Galento To A Fanciful Ring Comeback
Two years after a surprise rise Galento is pitched as a throwback fighter by manager Joe Jacobs who built him up with relentless hype. The piece notes Galento’s backers and detractors, the danger of overexposure, and Jacobs’s knack for turning fights into big public spectacles surrounding the World’s Fair era.
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Jacobs
Galento
John L. Sullivan
Yussel
Kayak II Seeks New Turf History in Eastern Campaign
Kayak II races into an ambitious East Coast schedule after a $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap win. Owner Charles S. Howard plans him for the Metropolitan and Suburban at Belmont, Dixie Handicap at Pimlico, and the Massachusetts Handicap at Boston next summer. Seabiscuit stays in California for Hollywood Park’s Gold Cup. Whichcee and Main Man finish second and third in the Santa Anita feature.
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Los Angeles
Kayak II
Charles S. Howard
Kayak
Lin
Bing Crosby
Belmont
Pimlico
Massachusetts
Boston
South America
Austin C. Taylor
Louis B. Mayer
Warehouse Fire Destroys Beaufort County Storage
Fire destroyed the Beaufort County Storage Warehouse in Washington on March 5 6 and 7. It burned 1 882 cotton bales owned by the federal government and two tank cars. Total loss estimated at 108100.
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Washington, N. C
Beaufort County
Dr. Morris Fishbein to address Charlotte Executives Club
Dr. Morris Fishbein editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association will speak to the Charlotte Executives Club tomorrow night in Charlotte.
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Fishbein
Charlotte Charlotte
Morris Fishbein
The
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Charlotte Executives’ Club
Romans Toss Nuts at New Couples in Ancient Custom
The article notes an ancient Roman practice where newly married couples were pelted with nuts. It explains the ritual as a festive custom tied to marriage and communal blessing.
Davidson Man Convicted Of Game Violation In Davidson County
Officials from the Game and Inland Fishing division report four quail traps seized in Davidson County. Thomasville resident Tom Hedge was convicted of setting the traps and fined 810 with 11.10 dollars in costs.
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Raleigh
Game and Inland Fishing Division
The
Conservation and Development Department
Davidson County
Tom Hedge
Thomasville
Mitchell County Shows Strong Interest in Farm Conservation Program
Bakersville March 6. Mitchell County farm agent J. C. Lynn reports rising interest in the 1939 agricultural conservation program, with six carloads of phosphate prepared for seven townships. Demonstration farm program has convinced growers of triple superphosphate value.
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Bakersville
J. C. Lynn
Mitchell County
Lynn
England Herds Total Livestock Across Major Species
England reports 6 660 000 cattle 886 000 horses 3 320 000 pigs and 16 527 000 sheep in a comprehensive livestock census detailing farm stock across regions.
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England
Court To Hear Tax Arguments
Supreme Court session opens with tax challenges and related issues. Cases include whether a state may tax federal employee income and whether deportation can follow Communist party membership. Other questions cover inheritance tax on Col. Edward Green estate and the 1933 gold clause impact on bond contracts.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Communist Party of the United States
Joseph G. Strecker
Hot Springs
Ark
Harry Bridges
CIO
City Lock-up Reaches Capacity Then Thins After Bail
High Point's city jail filled to 25 inmates Sunday but was reduced to 22 as prisoners sobered and called bondsmen for release. Jailer Jack Booze said most detainees were held on drunkenness charges with others for minor offenses awaiting court.
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High Point
Jack Booze
North Carolina Virginia Shellers Hope Market Strengthening
Shellers and cleaners of pea nuts in North Carolina and Virginia are hopeful of a strengthening market and especially of increased sales during the next few weeks.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Clay County farmers order 354000 tree seedlings this year
R W Graeber forester with the State college extension service reports that farmers in Clay County have placed orders totaling 354000 tree seedlings this year.
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Clay County
R. W. Graeber
State College Extension Service
World War Costs Stated at 107 Million Per Day
A report claims the World War cost total of 107 million dollars daily, reflecting immense wartime expenditures. Government figures highlight the strain on national finances as military operations persist.
Tax case before Congress links to Supreme Court appeal
A tax litigation referenced in the article involves a subject now before Congress and has been appealed to the Supreme Court by New York and Utah. The discussion ties into the foreign currency equivalent of gold dollars and highlights ongoing federal consideration.
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Congress
Supreme Court
New York
Utah
Two Million Cotton Bales For Exports
Secretary Wallace revealed a 13 million bale U.S. cotton surplus with less than 2 million bales available for export through August 1. He urged policies to free impounded stock while noting domestic and foreign buyers face quality shortages and prices. No concrete export-increase plan was proposed.
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Washington
Wallace
United States
Smith
Dsc
Senate Agriculture Committee
South
Agriculture Department
Grange Meeting Notes From Davidson Farm Area
Davidson Farm notes report several Granges meeting February 27 and March 1. Denton Grange had 20 members with quiz wins by Frank Ward and Mrs Frank Ward. Tyre Grange had 22 members with safety program and a handkerchief relay won by Miss Palmer’s side. Wallburg and Southmont Granges hosted Founders programs and shared history, with Wallburg moving to new quarters and changed meeting nights. Arcadia Grange met March 1 with 17 present and a tomato gardening program and a vegetable contest outlined by Lizzie Tesh and Robert Zimmerman.
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Thomasville
Denton Grange
Hills
Laura Fritts
Jane Baxter
Grange
Frank Ward
Cleve Crouse
Phillip Ward
Jeff Harris
Christine Cagle
Virginia Long
L. C
Leonard
Franklin Parnell
Louise Swicegood
the Grange
B. F. Link
Arteal Palmer
Wallburg Grange
Southmont Grange
J. C. Yokely
J. L. Shoat
Arcadia Grange
Southmont
The
A. N. Harrell
Lizzie Tesh
Robert Zimmerman
North Carolina Rural Electrification Surges Since 1935
The State College Extension Service reports 45 051 farm homes in North Carolina gained electricity since 1935, raising total electrified farms to 66 609. Caldwell County reached 82 percent rural electrification with 2 151 of 1 623 farms served. Additional gains include 18 085 rural water systems, 14 652 household appliances, and 5 287 improved kitchens.
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College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
Pauline Gordon
State College Extension Service
Caldwell County
Miss
Cornelia Simpson
Lee County
Gordon
Rosalind Redfearn
Anson County
Rocky Mount Reports Second Eastern Carolina Fat Stock Show
Rocky Mount prepares March 16 and 17 for the Eastern Carolina Fat Stock and Sale at Mangum's Warehouse. J C Powell and H E Alphin say entries exceed last year with premiums totaling 803 dollars. Local agents and State College extension staff organize beef cattle and swine classes with 4 H judging and sale events.
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Rocky Mount
Mangum
Church Street
J. C. Powell
Edgecombe County
H. E. Alphin
Nash County
Livestock Development Committee
State College Extension Service
E. H. Austin
Chamber of Commerce
L. I. Case
Extension Service
H. W. Taylor
Releigh
Earl H. Hostetler
John E. Foster
State College Animal Husbandry Department
Clu
C. Dalton Swatter
College Animal Husbandry Department
Wake
Granville
Durham
Harnett
Hoke
Scotland
Austin
North Dakota Farmers Offered New High Yield Wheat
Western North Dakota farmers may plant a new hard red spring wheat this year. The strain is expected to out-yield popular northwest varieties and boost local production prospects.
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North Dakota
Northwest
Infant Diarrhea Death Rate In Japan At Two
Japan records 109 deaths per 100 000 people under age two from infant diarrhea and enteritis. The figure reflects a high child mortality rate tied to gastrointestinal illness in early childhood.
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Japan
Miss Tesh captains candy prize win in letter contest
Miss Tesh led the winning side in a letter writing contest and Mrs. C. T. Zimmerman won a toy whistle as a prize. After the meeting Miss Mae Craver served fruit to attendees.
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Miss Tesh
C. T. Zimmerman
Demonstration Farmer Proves Small Plots Yield Big Crops
Lee Swift of Reese community shows that reducing cultivated acres from 29 to 14 raises total yield. Since 1935 he applies lime and phosphate on 75 tons of lime and 200 pounds per acre of phosphate to pasture, enabling more cattle and sheep, longer grazing, and heavier gains with higher hay output.
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Boone
Lee Swift
Reese
Harry Hamilton, Jr
Watauga County
State College Extension Service
Swift
Hamilton
Will Plant Tomatoes and Lima Beans for Revenue
In Hertford on March 6, 110 Perquimans county farmers agreed to plant 265 acres of tomatoes and 50 acres of lima beans for canning this summer. Cotton and peanuts have become less dependable as cash crops, prompting the shift. If successful, the tomato lima bean project will become a permanent county program with a larger Virginia canner to purchase the entire crop.
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Hertford
Perquimans County
L. W. Anderson
Virginia
Farm and Home Week Set at State College This Summer
John W. Goodman assistant extension director and secretary of the event announced that Farm and Home Week will be held at State College from July 31 to August 4.
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State College
John W. Goodman
Yugoslav First Names Surge From Kitchen Range Trend
In Yugoslavia the name Kitchen Range becomes a popular given name for children while Philadelphia and Chicago gain popularity as names. The report notes a cultural naming trend influencing newborns and reflects regional influences on choices.
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Yugoslavia
Philadelphia
Chicago
Short Farm and Home Course Set to Open Wednesday
Danbury March 6 Mr Ruth Current in charge of demonstration work for the State College Extension Service and E Y Floyd extension tobacco specialist will speak at a two day Farm and Home Short Course opening Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock in Mountain View Community House. Other speakers include J F Brown Ellen Jenkins T H Sears and more with demonstrations by Pauline Gordon Julia Iver and others. Mountain View Home Demonstration Club will host. officers of the club and county group named to assist.
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Ruth Current
Sta College Extension Service
E. Y. Floyd
AAA
J. F. Brown
Ellen, Jenkins
T. H. Sears
Agen
Stokes County
D. E. Jones
Sallie Brooks
du Power Company
N. C. Shiver
Kimrey
Mountain View Home de Oastration Club
Elu
J. S. Barr
W. G. Ferguson
H. S. Barr
R. Rutledge
County Coune of Home Demonstration Clu
G. E. Ston
H. G. Johns
T. T. Tutui
S. R. Gibson
T. Sheppard
Community Sweet Potato Storage House Serves Town
SMITHFIELD March 6 B L Aycock of Princeton completed a sweet potato storage house intended for use by the whole town The remodelled store building will hold about 8000 bushels and will cure yams while space is reserved for 4000 bushels Farmers in the area will store potatoes and a section will be filled with certified North Carolina Porto Ricos.
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Smithfield
B. L. Aycock
Princeton
M. Morgan
Johnston County
Acock
Heavy Lespedeza Planting Reported in Randolph
Asheboro story from March 6 notes Randolph County corn farmers nearly all seed lespedeza this year. E S Millsaps of the State College Extension Service reports broadcast seeding and drilling on small grains with added phosphate and sometimes ready mixed fertilizer. If weather cooperates, most acres will be planted to some legume crop, lespedeza or clover.
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Asheboro
Randolph
Millsaps
State College
Milsaps
Poultry Pays Well to Oxford Woman Says Farm Agent
Oxford March 6 Mrs M W Clement Granville county farm woman told C Morgan farm agent of the State College Extension Service that poultry pays well when properly handled She keeps 112 bloodtested Barred Rock layers and each week sells 25 to 36 eggs She ships about 25 dozen to South Boston Va at 40 cents a dozen with the remaining 10 to 12 dozen sold weekly on the local curb market or to retail merchants.
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Oxford
Poult
M. W. Clement
Granvill County
C. Morgan
Stat College Extension Service
US Grain Exports Reach 86.9 Million Bushels Through Feb
The U S department of agriculture reports exports of wheat and flour totaling 86 9 million bushels from July 1938 to February 20 of the year a sales figure covering export shipments.
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U. S. Department of Ag Culture
Fruit Prices Dip Slightly, U.S. Bureau Reports
The U S Bureau of Agricultural Economy reports a small month over month decline in fruit prices at terminals and markets. Officials note mild softening across varieties with steady demand maintaining overall market stability.
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U. Bureau of Agricultural Economy
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