Norris backs TVA inquiry with caveat on opponents
Senator Norris agreed to back a congressional inquiry into the Tennessee Valley Authority if none of its opponents sit on the investigating committee. Bridges and King favored a committee that represents all views, while Norris eyed a possible TVA act amendment to replace the three-man board. The issue follows ongoing charges and a Roosevelt meeting to review disputes among directors.
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Washington
Norris
Ind-Neb
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Federal Trade Commission
Bridges
R-Nh
King
D-Utaah
Garner
New Hampshire
Roosevelt
A. EB. Morgan
David E. Lilienthal
H. A. Morgan
Cheltenham Flyer Fastest World Train Record
The Cheltenham flyer of the Great Western railway in England runs nonstop from Swindon to Paddington at 71.3 miles per hour for 66 minutes covering 77.3 miles, claiming the title of the world’s fastest scheduled train.
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Great Western Rairoad
England
Swindon
Paddington
McKenney On Bridge Finesse Dilemmas Explored
In this column William EB McKenney explains when a finesse is advantageous and when to avoid it. He outlines decision factors, common errors, and practical play notes for declarers and defenders.
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North
West
William Eb, McKenney
American Contract Bridge League
Seven No Trump Triumph in Optimistic South Bid
South opens one no trump and, after East doubles spades, becomes declarer in seven no trump. The deal shows three suits well stopped by defense. Find the correct play to make seven no trump with the given hand layout from the next issue.
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West
Declarer
East
South
State projects employ blind piano tuners and crop policy chatter
Enterprise Bureau notes 20 blind workers placed on a Works Progress Administration piano tuning project statewide. W Kerr Scott appeals to congressmen for pork inspectors to aid hog prices. Crop control debates hinge on separate cotton and tobacco referenda to be held March 12. Attorney General warns about liquor store votes conflicting with June primaries. Highway planning fieldwork proceeds with data not yet released pending U S Bureau approval.
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Henry Averill
Raleigh
Works Progress Administration
North Carolina
W. Kerr Scott
E. Y. Floyd
AAA
State College
A. A. F. Seawell
Catawba
ABC
John Barleycorn
Survey Expenditures Tap Majority of 1937 Budget
The survey spent $124,975.68 of its $225,000 budget through December 31, 1937, with most of the funds used for personnel salaries and the remainder for automotive transportation for field parties.
Contract Bridge Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Sutker Home
Mrs Lewis Sutker hosted the contract bridge club in Randleman with spring flowers and prizes awarded to Mrs Leonard Ward and Miss Rose Parrish. Refreshments followed for club members and visitors.
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Contract Bridge Club
Lewis Sutker
Randleman
Leonard Ward
Rose Parrish
Mesdames
A. B. Freeman
Weaver Lineberry
C. R. Brookshire
M. H. Allred
D. Kistler
W. L. Ward, Jr
E. E. Bunting
Lucille Freeman
Jack Newlin
N. H. Carpenter
Mary Scott
Rozelle Smith
M.P. Church
D. L. Brady
Talmage Smith and Daughter Visit Grandmother
Talmage Smith and his daughter Helen spent Sunday with their grandmother Mrs. Belle Smith, sharing a family afternoon and greetings.
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Talmage Smith
Helen
Belle Smith
Why You’re Constipated and How All Bran Helps
A health notice explains that lack of bulk in diet causes constipation and recommends Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast every day. It notes the cereal provides bulk and nutrients like vitamin B and iron, plus tips to drink water and stay regular.
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Kellogg's
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Duplin
New Hanover
Sampson
Pender
James 8. Burch
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
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Indalecio Prieto
Tom Hammond
Maud Snider
Thad Gray
High Point
Walter Gray
Evelyn Story
Rockingham
P. C. Story
Jewel Hughes
Claudia Neal
Walnut Cave
R. P. Bell
Paul
Fleming Bell
A. V. Dawkins
Linden
N. C
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Philip Frazier
Burlington
J. F. Davidson
Jimmy
Inelegant Entertainment
Manhattan
Merry-Goround
National Used Car Exchange Week
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