Weather forecast for North and South Carolina
Cloudy with showers this afternoon and tonight in eastern and central North Carolina. Cooler in extreme southwest and warmer in east and north central regions tonight. Thursday partly cloudy and colder in the paving area and the extreme south coast. In South Carolina cloudy with showers this afternoon and mainly fair and cooler Thursday. Hatteras to Jacksonville winds moderate to fresh south and southwest, shifting to west and northwest with overcast to night and partly overcast Thursday.
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pAvenne
South Carolina
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Ex-Lax Promoted as Gentle Effective Laxative
Vintage ad touts Ex-Lax as America’s favorite laxative for over 30 years. It claims the product is now “better than ever” and gentler while effective for both children and adults.
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America
Railway holding companies curb discussed by Roosevelt aides
President Roosevelt and officials considered proposals to abolish or strictly regulate rail holding companies to relieve railroads in distress. Wheeler noted no bill drafted yet but study ongoing. Agreements included protecting workers during consolidations and potential wage-cut measures.
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Mar
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Wheeler
D-Mont
Senate Railroad Investigating Committee
Roosevelt
Rail
Chicago
I.C.C
Il Duce Endorses German Coup and Defends Italian Frontiers
Mussolini declares Italy will defend its sacred frontiers and will not permit Hitler to penetrate Italy. He recalls Ethiopia war resilience against 62 nations and urges calm amid German expansion near Italy. Tron can be hammered into a transparent sheet.
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Hitler
Italy
Mussolini
Germany
C. E. Union Holds Quarterly Meet at Deep River Church
The Hich Point C. E. Union met at Deep River Friends church for a regular quarterly mass gathering. Rev. Joseph Peele spoke on Quaker marriage requirements and the Christian Endeavor pledge, praising Rev. Clarke and urging study of the pledge. Welch Memorial won the banner for points. Lebanon runner-up. Deep River attendance cup. next meeting April 6 at Mrs. Mable Joiner’s home.
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Deep River Friends Church
Florence White
Joseph Peele
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Francis E. Clark
Christian Endeavor
Rev. Clarke
Heart of
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Welch Memorial Society
City Decides To Rent Courtroom Facilities In New County Building
The council weighs new courthouse space due to unsafe overcrowding. Officials cite a seating capacity of 76 with up to 4123 people in the courtroom and hallways, calling current conditions unsanitary and insufficient for proper case care. Mayor Grayson urges careful, economical planning for prisoner transport.
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Casey
C. 8
Grayson
Axe Falls Upon Old Landmark Wreckers Now Pulling Down Bencini Mansion
The old Bencini mansion in High Point, once a premier showplace and center of civic and industrial activity, is being demolished by a wrecking crew. Erected in 1904 by EB A Bencini, it cost about 10,000 and later served as Commercial Club headquarters before passing to Guilford College endowment and welfare offices. No future development plans have been disclosed.
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High Point
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D. E. Headen
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Frank J. Sizemore
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Country Club
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Heavy selling hits New York stocks after rally fades
The stock market faced its heaviest selling wave in weeks as a rally failed to sustain momentum. By the fourth hour losses ranged from about 1 to 5 points with broad declines, and Ball shares fell to new yearly lows amid a quiet mood following the White House carrier conference.
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New York
White House
Davidson's Young Democrats Elect Officers for Banquet
The Young Democrats of Davidson County met in Thomasville on March 16 and elected officers for the upcoming annual banquet on March 36. Ruth Meakins of Lexington was named president with Woodrow Teague, Clayton Surrett, and Carr Pickett in senior officer roles. The dinner will be held at the new Woman's Club building in Thomasville, with a speaker to be announced. Committees for dinner and reception were named, including Chairman George Hundley and Mrs. H. KR Kyser among others.
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Davidson County
J. Lee Wilson
John Raper
George Hundley
Ruth Meacakn
Lexington
Woodrow Teague
Clayton Surrett
Carr Pickett
Woman's Club
Howard Speed
Douglas Crutchfield
Paul Wilson
David Hinkle
Belvin W. Stone
G. EB. Crowell
H. KR. Kyser
J. C. Pennington
G. B. Crowell
Carl Wilson
Way Russell
Pittman Pushes Reorganization Measure Ammendments
The article notes Senator Pittman urging changes to a reorganization plan intended for a 15 year presidential term. An amendment by Senator Wheeler would delay effective reorganization orders until Congress approves. Another change would keep the comptroller general in place rather than splitting duties. The Senate also confirms Thurman Arnold as assistant attorney general in charge of anti trust cases without a roll call.
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D-Mont
Congress
Budget Bureau
Senate
Thurman W. Arnold
Yale
Truck and car collision leads to driving drunk charge
A collision between a truck and car resulted in Burnside facing a driving drunk charge after an officer found evidence at the scene. The Gibson Ice Cream Company truck was driven by Billy Shelton of 1425 North Hamilton Street. no charges were filed against him. Burnside gave police his Atlanta address at 3324 Means Street.
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Atlanta
Unemployment Checks Distributed At Local NC Office
Unemployment compensation totaling 1159.71 will be distributed today at noon from the North Carolina State Employment Service office. Claims Interviewer J E Denton Jr announced checks for numerous claim numbers listed for verification and pickup.
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North Carolina State Employment Service
J. E. Denton, Jr
State Department of Justice urged for North Carolina
Professor Paul Sanders of Duke University told the Royal Arcanum in High Point that North Carolina needs better coordination among law enforcement agencies. He backs the 1987 General Assembly constitutional amendment to study a state department of justice and urged electorate support in November.
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North Carolina
Sanders
Duke University Law School
Hoey
Unclear Car Crash Entry In Greensboro Police Report
Police report notes an automobile with a Georgia license plate bearing an address in Greensboro North Carolina. Mr. Burnside was transported to a hospital by Yow's Ambulance.
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Sion
Greensboro
N. C
Burnside
Dust Storm Fossils Reveal Ancient Horse Herd Burials
Fossils indicate giant prehistoric dust storms buried entire herds of horses. Researchers describe extensive sand drifts and preserved remains, suggesting climate-driven events shaped ancient ecosystems.
McKenney On Bridge Safety Play Makes Bid
In this bridge column William E. McKenney discusses how safety play can shape a bidding decision and lead to successful contracts. He illustrates with examples and notes the strategic considerations for timing and entry management.
South Makes Seven In Six No Trump Hand
The declarer starts in six no trump and must counter a bad spade break. By a sequence of careful diamond and spade plays he forces East to give up tricks, squeezes West, and ultimately takes seven tricks to fulfill the contract.
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South
East
West
GOP Speaker Warns Against Dictatorship in Old Age Pensions Plan
A GOP speaker argues for universal old age pensions funded by current year taxes, administered under rigid civil service rules and likens administration to British social security. He also urges local relief control, separate jobless classifications, cautious crop controls, and tariff-based protections to support American farmers.
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Col. Knox
America
Germany
Italy
Russia
Congress
NRA
France Urges Halt to War in Spain Amid Allied Tensions
France presses for a halt to the conflict in Spain as Berlin denies reports of 30,000 German troops sailing there. London weighs Britain’s possible aid while France and the Soviet Union reaffirm their mutual defense pact with Praha. Talks continue on forming a stronger national government in Paris as Blum’s cabinet faces crisis.
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Spain
Barcelona
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Britain
Praha
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
Paul Boncour
Caspe
People’s Front
Leon Blum
Austria Opens New Era Under Nazi Control
Vienna reports a pause in four days of patriotic displays as Nazis in Austria seek profits promised by Hitler rule. Wage boosts and uniform purchases spread among workers while closed stores reopen and funds owed by Germans are paid. Timber exports halt as Germany plans to absorb output and textile mills run double shifts to meet demand.
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Austria
Fuehrer
Hitler
Nazi Germany
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