High Point Fire Chief Seeks Two-Platoon System
Fire Chief Eli K Ingram plans to push 1939 40 budget provisions for a two platoon setup in the city department. The plan asks for a $20 000 appropriation and 18 new firefighters, aiming to boost efficiency and potentially lower insurance rates with the National Board of Fire Underwriters. It would replace 24 hour shifts with two daily shifts and reduce reliance on volunteers, a change supported by ministers and civic leaders amid state wide moves toward two platoons.
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Eli K. Ingram
High Point Fire Department
Ingram
National Board of Fire Underwriters
High Point
Greensboro
How He Closed Door Saving 33 Is Related By Maness
In this account from the incident at sea, Maness recalls the moment he closed the bulkhead door to save 33 aboard the ship. He describes the dire conditions after diving, the lack of fresh water, and the reliance on makeshift gear while rescue came aboard the Falcon. He expresses sorrow for fallen shipmates and defends his actions as duty bound.
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Maness
Falcon
Naquin
Heroic act by Maness reported by sister in Fayetteville
Mrs. E L Brady, sister of Lloyd B Maness, sailor on the submarine Squalus, praises his “superhuman strength” for closing a flood door that protected 33 men for 30 hours. She notes his modest size and extensive schooling, mentions he reenlisted to finish an electrical course, and recalls his early life in Salemburg and Greensboro before Navy service.
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Fayetteville
Lloyd B. Maness
Greensboro
Squalus
E. L. Brady
Fort Bragg
Maness
Salemburg
Sampson County
Cumberland County
Lorenzo Maneass
Eutaw
J. W. McGougan
Manesses
Lloyd
Bessemer High School
Navy
Brady
Germany's April trade falls short of aims despite balance
Berlin May 25. Germany's April foreign trade dropped, failing to show Hitler's export rise. Figures reveal exports exceeded imports by 5.1 million marks, but April exports were 1.8 million marks lower than March, marking the first favorable balance in months yet not meeting the warned goal.
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Berlin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Reichstag
Firemen’s Social and Religious Activities Hampered
The article notes that the social and religious activities of firemen are greatly hampered.
Squalus Rescue Ends In Surprising Release Of Men
After a valve failure floods compartments, the Squalus sinks to the sea floor. Rescue efforts by the Falcon bring the first survivors to deck and relay news of casualties. Lieutenant J. C. Nichols leads the return to surface as planes circle and ships close in for the dramatic recovery.
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Navy
Falcon
J. C. Nichols
Brooklyn
Lt. Nichols
Britain Near Final Phase of Russian Negotiations
Britain plans extend protection under a tripartite pact with France and Russia to most European nations while pledging aid to Poland Romania Turkey and Greece. Nine nations labeled potential exceptions include Germany Italy Hungary Bulgaria Yugoslavia Denmark Sweden Norway and Spain. Chamberlain announced cabinet agreement amid signals of improved markets and public confidence in policy. The Times cautioned the talks may extend due to psychological and ideological gaps between London and Moscow.
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Britain
Poland
Romania
Turkey
Greece
France
Germany
Italy
Hungary
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Spain
Chamberlain
Times of London
London
Moscow
Chicago Produce Records Mixed Butter and Dairy Figures
Chicago market notes show varied butter creamery scores around 93 with multiple percentages cited for creamery products. Centralized carrots and eggs are listed with totals and grading like extra firsts local 16 percent. Local cars and firsts percentages appear alongside current receipts and storage packed firsts figures.
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Chicago
Butternmerir Ett Gery Creamery
High Point Industry Output Reaches 1937 Total
High Point manufacturers produced 32,421,864 in 1937, 6,487,634 more than 1935, per US Commerce Census figures received today. Hosiery led with 9,596,450, furniture 7,609,574. other industries combined 13,617,817. Total wages rose to 7,778,456 with 10,132 workers.
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High Point
United States Department of Commerce Census Bureau
Department
Japan Presses Demands Over Shipping Near China
Japanese ships stopped near China and demands were reasserted in Shanghai as a test case for International Settlement access. Tokyo called prior rejection unfriendly, and warned that blocking ships could extend belligerent rights without war. Food and medical aid from Japanese-occupied areas to Chinese-held zones remain prohibited.
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Shanghai
China
Submarine Accident Details and Postwar Pension Idea
Officials describe safety systems and dual air supply valves for a submarine as it descends. Diesel engines run on the surface and electric batteries power subsurface operations. They believe 26 men died at their posts as water flooded rear compartments. Rep Lesinski proposes wartime pension benefits for submarine or aircraft disaster casualties.
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Lesinski
D-Mich
High Point Gets $80,993 Share of County Funds
Guilford County school improvements totaling 1.37 million over five years show High Point schools receiving 80 993 dollars while rural Guilford tallys 445 273 and Greensboro city 302 400. The fund comes from taxes bonds and a 99 000 WPA grant. Officials cite few applications as a reason for the low High Point figure.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
City of High Point
Guilford
Yonty
Sizemore Urges Uptick in Build Clean Up Paint Up Drive
Chamber of Commerce secretary Frank J. Sizemore promotes the city campaign to improve home exteriors. He notes FHA financed loans at low rates and urges citizens to seek information at the campaign headquarters on North Wrenn Street or at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore
FHA
Mr. Sizemore
Sizemore
High Point
North Wrenn Street
Scouts to Receive Camporee Emblems at May Court
One hundred twenty Scouts will receive Camporee emblems at the May court of honor, to be held tomorrow night at the County Building. The event starts at 7 45 PM with troops seated together and a Parents night tradition.
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Scout
Boy Scout
Camp Uwharrie
Court of Honor
C. ©. Diffendal
J. W. Poole
Geo. Covington
Hal Davis
O Welk Smith
Mike Boyce
Otis Jeffcoat
Bootleggers Openly Declare War on SA Beer Halls
Bootleggers have openly declared war on South Africa's municipal beer halls signaling intensified illegal alcohol activity and clashes with local authorities. The disruption threatens public order and village taverns across several towns.
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South Africa
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