Political squabbles ripple through High Point party
The piece traces Internal strife within the local Democratic party as figures like Frank L. Pas and Harrison align with or oppose party leadership. It recalls 1938 Congressional events and prior election-fraud investigations tied to Greensboro's Shuping organization, shaping current loyalties and future endorsements.
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Mrs Overton Speaks On Christian Marriage Roles
The article notes Mrs. Overton will address Christian home topics at 10 AM and 7 30 PM with Q A sessions. Civic groups request sessions and smaller discussions, and a schedule of talks and conferences will be posted later. Mrs Overton has previously spoken in other states and earned praise for her Christian service.
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Local Youth To Receive Eagle Award Monday
J. W. Wright of Troop 10 at the Methodist Children’s Home will receive the Eagle at the April Court of Honor in the High Point District. He has eight years in Scouting with 21 merit badges. A Junior Court of Honor runs 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the local Scout headquarters.
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George Covington
Teacher Leads Popular Courses Across Institutions
The subject taught for several years in the Pastors' School and Institute of International Relations at Duke University and at Lake Junaluska, where her classes drew large enrollments. The text notes Japan tightened control over match production.
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Government of
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Columbus Defeats Phillies In Ninth
Columbus of the American Association edged the Philadelphia Phillies 3 to 2 in Hollywood Florida. An error by rookie Herman Schulte allowed Repass to reach, then Triplett sacrificed and Tichacek doubled to end the game.
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Tichacek
Rift Results: Republican speakers push for strong 1940 slate
A Greensboro rally featured Clifford C. Frazier and others attacking the New Deal while urging vigorous GOP mobilization. Speakers Hoffman and Grissom urged vote integrity and local unity, with Henderson nominated for county chair and calls for full nominating slates and precinct judge suggestions.
Bad Armories May Blacklist State Units
Adj Gen J Van B Metts said several North Carolina National Guard units could be placed on probation by the War Department if armories are not improved. He noted 15 or 16 armories in the state are inadequate while 26 WPA funded buildings are satisfactory. Inspections covered infantry field artillery and engineers units with results not yet released for the former.
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State National Guard
Army
Metts
North Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Market Report Summary
North Carolina shipping point info and Saturday sales across principal wholesale markets. Potatoes and onions steady with blends from Florida and East Coast points. Cabbage strawberries broccoli greens peppers and lettuce show mixed demand with prices ranging by region and stock quality.
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Davidson receives anonymous $150000 library gift
President Walter L. Lingle announced an anonymous gift of 150000 to Davidson College for a new library to memorialize a teacher and his wife. It is the fourth major building funded since the 1937 program, joining an infirmary dormitory student loan fund and endowment gifts.
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Walter L. Lingle
Davidson College
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Estate of Mrs Hill Reveals Large Durham Inheritance
Mrs John Sprunt Hill died last Tuesday leaving 8.7 million dollars in her will filed for probate in Durham. About 5.6 million will go to government taxes with the remainder to be shared by her husband George Watts Hill and her three children Valinda Hill DuBose Frances Faison Hill Fox. Watts Hospital receives 30000 and 30000 to four institutions including First Presbyterian Church Durham Union Theological Seminary Richmond and Barium Springs Orphanage. Personal bequests total 200000 and 2000 is set for family servants.
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John Sprunt Hill
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Parable of Progess and Parity in a Dystopian Vision
A columnist rails against gender roles and technological change, arguing that ectogenesis will erase moral constraints on pleasure and that geniuses remain male. The piece foresees 2030 as liberal progress yet asserts women will never surpass men's peak achievements.
Williams Sells to Minneapolis in AA Pickup
Al Williams right handed pitcher was purchased by Minneapolis from the Washington Americans. He played for Chattanooga in the Southern Association last fall.
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Almon Williams
American Association
Washington Americans
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Sport In Textiles Signals Spring Trade Revival
New York March 30. Signs of a spring revival in key markets boost hopes for an eventual turn in factory output. Textile buyers, steel export demand, and a U S Steel dividend hint at a broader recovery while inventories ease. The Associated Press index shows steel activity near prewar levels as war demand fuels aircraft and machine tool outputs.
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United States Steel Corporation
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ninth year begins for UNC baseball coach Hearn
Coach Buan Hearn starts his ninth season as UNC head baseball coach with a four game slate next week at Emerson Field in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels face Harvard Cornell Michigan and Washington and Lee, with a legacy of major league alumni including Whitehead Riggs Andrews Humphries and Peacock.
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Police Seek Driver After Car Flee Incident
Police pursued a car Friday evening until it crashed with an oil truck at the Vail and Fairview intersection. Five gallons of whiskey were found in the vehicle. the driver escaped. Officers fired shots during the chase, hitting pavement and ricocheting into Andrew Stevenson’s home. Chief Friddle said ownership was traced by license number but the driver’s name was not released.
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W. G. Friddle
Andrew Stevenson
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Friddle
Trade Fight Ahead in Vote on Reciprocal Deals
Senator McNary says voters will overturn Senate in November over reciprocal trade. A 44 to 41 vote blocked Senate ratification of trade pacts as an amendment to three year trade program renewal. McNary predicts a campaign across states with Republicans pushing ratification and Democrats split on the issue. Senator Minton asserts no one will lose a seat over the vote.
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Paris Fair pivots to agricultural tools note
Paris will host no agricultural show this year. A large portion of the Paris Fair is devoted to agricultural implements and tools. The text lists several cities and states in a word puzzle context.
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