Utilities Death Sentence Threat Frightens Markets
Babson reports the S E C is pushing holding companies to file plans under the Holding Company Act. He notes a $250 million drop in security values and warns that the move could curb expansion and jobs while delaying a national defense effort. Investors fear a scramble to unwind complex holdings across states and assets.
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Roger W. Babson
Winter Park
Fla
S. EF. C
A _ holding company
Arizona
Montana
Lorida
Ohio
Uch
Mmon
LL Securities
America
SE. C
Business improves as 1940 outlook strengthens
The weekly index shows a mild rise breaking a two month downswing, with a 6.5 percent below normal reading. Steel and auto sectors lead gains while exports surge 60 percent above 1939, retail sales rise 5 to 10 percent, yet war and politics cast uncertainty over a full recovery.
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Barometric Steel
Cleaning and care tips for frames and meals
Advice on maintaining gilt frames with white varnish, making tuna sandwiches with tuna and celery plus mayonnaise, and cleaning an oil mop with hot water ammonia and washing powder. Each tip outlines simple steps for surface cleaning and food preparation.
Look and Learn Q A from Gordon
Inquire asks five questions about Garfield assassination location Rome goddess harvest gateway lintel and spy Major John Andre and Western Hemisphere oldest civilization Brazil.
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Garfield
Washington
Western Hemisphere
John Andre
Brazil
Woman Hurt In Fall In Kernersville Sleet
In Kernersville on March 15 sleet made Main Street sidewalks slick and caused Mrs Lena Reniger to fall near the Southern railway station breaking her leg.
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Kernersville
Lena Reniger
Main Street
Southern Railway Station
Lessons in English Word Usage for Daily Vocabulary
Daily vocabulary note emphasizes correct usage and pronunciation. Today's entry defines SCURRILITY as the quality of being coarse and vulgar and contrasts it with pleasant conversation. It includes guidance on misused terms and pronunciation tips for Monroe and Knoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
James
Knoll
Maxwell argues for balanced transport in Raleigh tour
Enterprise Bureau reports candidate A. J. Maxwell warns rail workers of higher danger of being bumped on the way to work while advocating a coordinated road plan. He cites highways and railways as complementary in a broader transportation system. Raleigh sees a slow candidate surge. teachers attend the NC Education Association convention amid talk of underpaid pay. Office clerks eye new justice building quarters as vendors await orders.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
A. J. Maxwell
Winston- Salem
Hamlet
North Carolina
North Carolina Education Association
Justice
Civic Symphony Rehearsals to Resume Tuesday Night
The Civic Symphony Orchestra will resume rehearsals next Tuesday at 8 o clock in the Senior High School. The announcement was made today.
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Civic Symphony Orchestra
Etiquette Answers for Social Etiquette Dilemmas
A bridge party guest who must leave early should explain and decline the invitation. Mourning stationery preferred is plain white with black borders declining in use. A maid should announce dinner with the phrase Dinner is served.
Weldon elected editor of Collegian at Presbyterian College
John Weldon of Bishopville was elected editor in chief of The Collegian the Presbyterian College literary quarterly. Lloyd Evans of High Point North Carolina was named business manager and Felton Moore of Rome Georgia was named managing editor. Weldon defeated Richard Meisky in the race.
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Clinton
S. C
John Weldon
Bishopville
Presbyterian College Literary Quarterly
the Collegian
Lloyd Evans
High Point
N. C
Felton Moore
Rome
Weldon
Richard Meisky
Uncle of Herbert Hoover Stricken in California
Northridge California report of Pennington Minth 83 uncle of Herbert Hoover dying Wednesday night. He came to the United States as a boy and was a pioneer surveyor in Southern California surveying areas in Elsinore Riverside County. His sister Heldah Minthorn was Herbert Hoover's mother.
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Northridge
Calif
Pennington Minth
Herbert Hoo
Canada
California
Elsinore
Riverside
Cou
Heldah Minthorn
Herbert Hoover
Winter Flower Care And Egg White Stiffening Tips
A guide notes that placing flowers from a florist in lake water helps them last longer in winter. It also explains that egg whites stiffen more quickly if a pinch of salt is added before beating.
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Lakewd
College magazine names new editor after McCormick steps down
Relations Club and the Sales pre law society at the college appoint Weldon as editor of the magazine succeeding D M Pel McCormick of Clio. Weldon assumes duties immediately upon the publication of the last May issue.
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Sales Pre-Law Society
Weldon
D. M.pel McCormick
Clio
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