Weather forecast for eastern North Carolina and coast
Mostly cloudy with occasional showers tonight through Tuesday. Colder tonight in the north, slightly warmer in the south. Northeast and east winds shift to northwest. scattered rain continues into Tuesday. Jacksonville and nearby areas expect fresh southwest to west winds. Data from Charlotte and Jacksonville stations note temperature and rainfall in a 24 hour period.
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Through With War Dahl Returns After Spanish Civil War
Harold E. Dahl, American aviator, returns to New York aboard the Extra after nearly three years in Franco’s custody. He vows no more war unless fighting for his own country. He arrives penniless, says he’s sick of war, and faces possible bad check warrants in Los Angeles.
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Dramatic Brenner Pass talks signal possible peace move
DeWitt MacKenzie notes Hitler and Mussolini likely discussed peace versus war during their Brenner Pass meeting. He recalls Munich 1938 and warns against overoptimistic hopes while urging realism about the difficulties of securing peace in the current conflict.
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Deaths in Ashe County: Solomon E Barker 79
Solomon E Barker of Flinnville died Saturday night in an Asheboro hospital after a two month illness. Survived by brother Anderson Barker and adopted daughter Kathleen Barker of Barnesville Ohio. He served 25 years as clerk at Friendsville Meeting House and will be buried Tuesday at 2 in Holly Springs Friends Church cemetery. flowers requested not to be sent.
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Barnesville
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Funeral for 20 year old Glenola man William Avery Yates
Funeral services were held at Glenola Baptist Church for William Avery Yates 20 who died at his home Saturday night. He leaves a widow four children his parents Mr and Mrs N L Yates Glenola four brothers and five sisters.
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Stokes County
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Central Falls
Mrs Lily Foster rites held for local widow
Funeral services for Mrs Lily Smith Foster 64 widow of W C Foster were conducted yesterday afternoon at Brewers Chapel with Rev Joel Trogdon officiating assisted by Mrs J R Fulp. She died Friday night at her Asheboro home Cox Street Extension. Survived by three sons Luther Curtis and Colon all of Asheboro and six daughters including Mrs S H Hancock Mrs Will Hall of Asheboro Mrs W D Betenbaugh of High Point Mrs J B Ward of Danville Va and Ethel and Dora Smith of Asheboro Route 3.
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Dies in Cooleemee at 53. W. M. Binkley obituary
MOCKSVILLE, March 18. W. M. Binkley, 53, machinist in Erwin cotton mills at Cooleemee, died at his home in Cooleemee yesterday after a brief illness. Survived by wife, three sisters Miss Betty Binkley Mocksville, Mrs N A Burton Cleveland, Mrs H W Armsworthy Thomasville, and two brothers R L Binkley Thomasville, Sam F Binkley Mocksville. Funeral at Cooleemee Methodist Church Tuesday at 3 p.m., interment Joppa Cemetery Mocksville.
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Cooleemee
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Thomasville
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Sam F. Binkley
Cooleemee Methodist Church
Joppa Cemetery
Mrs Sarah Hammond Rites Held at Plagg Springs Church
Services conducted for Mrs Sarah Emily Hammond 73 widow of Joel Hammond who died Saturday night at Asheboro route three Rev C H Hill officiated Survived by two sons W C High Point and C H Asheboro route three one daughter Mrs J H Hinshaw Guilford College two brothers W C and I D Lowdermilk Asheboro route three four sisters Mrs W S Graves Seagrove Mrs A T Dawson Asheboro route three Mrs J J Frazier Archdale and Mrs Charles Edwards Norfolk Va Also obituary: Reuben Francis Lee former Buncombe County sheriff and Asheville chief of police died after long illness aged 79 He was father of William C Lee Interstate Commerce Commission and Claude F Lee Paramount Pictures executive
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Reuben F. Lee
Asheville
Reuben Francis Lee
Buncombe County
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Tarrytown
N. Y
Paramount Pictures Company
Brown Case Continued In Guilford Superior Court
Burlington Credit Company sues A. Pat Brown of High Point over a $469 promissory note. Judge J. A. Rousseau continued the case for the term at a regular civil session of Guilford Superior Court in Greensboro.
Near miracle proposed for bellicose talks
A hopeful voice suggests a wise man could supply a formula to give stiff necked belligerents grounds for discussion. The text frames the change as a near miracle with spring combat looming as a possible tragic alternative.
Board Selection Explains Guilford County GOP Pick
The State Board of Elections chose Rufus W. Reynolds of Greensborough as Republican member of the Guilford Board of Elections after two of three county nominees were rejected under the Hatch Act. Walter L. York remains on the list. Reynolds’ appointment surprised GOP circles since he was not among the original recommendations. Comer and McNairy previously held federal positions. York had signaled possible refusal if offered the post.
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Greensboro
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Immense Bronx Racketeers Move Underworld Clout
Police say a movie actor linked to a seven murder and two attempt triple in Brooklyn and three killings in Sullivan County aided a gang led by Luciano Buchalter and Shapiro. Young gunmen carried out the hits under contract as a ring boasted of rubouts in Dewey cases. Two indicted members, Duke Maffeto and Abraham Levine, claim they tried to reform.
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Lepke) Buchalter
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Widely Known Organist to Give Recital at Wesley Memorial
Descriptive organist and composer Gatty Sellars, famed for world touring films records and compositions, appears at Wesley Memorial Church next Friday March 22 at 8 30 p m. He performs The King of Instruments from a descriptive standpoint and requests a silver offering.
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O'Dwyer exposes mob crimes and murder influence
He reveals he was married with a 16 month old daughter and faced pressure from mob chiefs. He decided to talk after fearing sacrifice by his chiefs. He cites payments of 10 to 20 dollars and sometimes 30 dollars for killings and accuses the combine of controlling prostitution extortion intimidation murder gambling and more.
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German Air Leader Relates Attack On Scapa Flow
German pilots recount a twilight raid on Scapa Flow targeting British warships. They claim hits on four large ships including Hood, Renown, and Repulse, plus damage to others and hits on Orkney airfields. British reports differ on damage, noting one warship slightly damaged and civilian casualties.
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Mexico aims to boost world sales of chicle
Mexico seeks to expand global chicle exports used in chewing gum as new markets and demand rise. In Moscow Russia last year 57 500 athletes received “Prepared for Labor and Defense” badges highlighting youth fitness programs.
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First Woman Files for Randolph County Register of Deeds
Asheboro resident Miss Iola Lowdermilk announces candidacy for Randolph County register of deeds the post she has held by appointment after R C Johnsons death. She has 14 years in the office, strong local ties, church and civic roles, and is poised as a longtime county figure.
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Randolph County
Office of Register of Deeds
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Iola
County Register of Deeds
Hitler and Mussolini Meet at Brenner Pass Frontier
In a brisk Alpine encounter at Brenner Pass Italy a German and Italian delegation held a surprise summit on a siding. Il Duce greeted Hitler with cordial salutes while Alpine troops and bands marked the ceremony before the two leaders boarded their trains.
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Welles Receives Word of Hitler Mussolini Meeting
Welles was told by Il Duce Saturday of his meeting with Hitler. no details were given about discussions or possible follow up. Berlin viewed the Hitler Mussolini rendezvous as potentially momentous for Germany and Italy, with large retinues typical of major state visits.
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Central District Christian Endeavor Rally Planned
District C. E. Union met at Archdale to discuss a Central District rally set for Saturday afternoon May 18. An announcement will name the rally venue. Bob Fleming Jr. was named chairman of the rally program committee. Central district officers present included Rachel Anne McCampbell, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reynolds, Bill Wail, and Mary Evelyn Thornton.
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Hitler Mussolini Meeting Signals Allied and Authoritarian Ties
An authorized spokesman described the Hitler Mussolini meeting as addressing questions affecting both Allied and authoritarian nations. The discussion reflected Nazi Germany’s decisive war effort and Italy’s nonneutral stance as a young nation seeking its right to live. The report hints Mussolini may join Hitler on demands to Britain to relinquish control of Gibraltar Malta and the Suez Canal.
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Parley Doom and Paris Peace Talks Open
Paris March 18 The French view says Hitler and Mussolini’s Easter week peace effort is doomed to fail as Allies insist on victory and security guarantees. Daladier discusses cabinet changes with President Lebrun as deputies debate policy and war conduct amid Russian Finnish peace talks.
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Deadliest quake on record strikes China in 1556
Historical reports cite the 1556 China earthquake as the deadliest in history with a death toll listed around 400000, though figures vary by source.
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Pimple plagued skin improves after Adlerika claim
Verna S. says her skin cleared after Adlerika use with smoother, healthier glow. Ad claims mention Adlerika cleanses bowels and relieves temporary constipation that worsened complexion at Mann Drug stores.
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Allies Talk on Near East Peace Hint
Foreign Under secretary R A Butler announced a continuation of Allies Talk in the Near East. Britain rejected a League of Nations neutral commission proposal to study peace plans for Europe. Prime Minister Chamberlain, 71, received a birthday cheer in the House as he prepared to speak on Finland and arms aid details.
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A. E. Tate Remains in Serious Condition at Guilford Hospital
A. E. Tate, seriously ill at Guilford General Hospital since last Friday, was reported in critical condition this afternoon with slight improvement noted. Friends strive to monitor progress without burdening hospital staff with calls.
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