Local North Carolina Weather and War Secretary Woodring Birthday
Partly cloudy with showers in the mountains and western North Carolina tonight and Thursday. Hatteras to Jacksonville winds southerly to southeasterly with scattered showers. Sandy Hook to Hatteras breezes variable then fair to overcast Thursday. Woodring marked 49 today amid resignation speculation, with friends noting he will likely stay in cabinet through 1941.
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Evacuation Of Millions Leaves London Mere Village If War Comes
London faces a mass evacuation if war breaks out with Britain expected to relocate up to 2 million adults and 1.2 million children and mothers. The government plans shelters, offices move to distant towns, and major departments may operate from Wales or Scotland as key services disperse.
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Townsend Bill Faces Defeat On House Floor
Washington May 31 The Townsend Bill to pay old age pensions up to 200 dollars a month faces defeat in the House with Democratic leader ship planning to kill the measure after debate. Proponents expect limited votes, while the plan includes a 0.5 to 2 percent gross revenue tax and mandates pension use of United States goods and services.
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Italians Support Franco Volunteers in Spanish Civil War
The article cites Count Ciano stating that on July 25, 1936 Italy sent twenty five planes to Red Spain and authorized nine more to depart for Morocco. It notes Italian volunteers landed at Cadiz on December 22, 1936, three months after intervention, reflecting Mussolini era support for Nationalists.
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Minister Attacks Pro Proposal in Parliament
Molotoff as foreign commissar on May 3 was seen among deputies. The program called for approval of decrees issued between sessions before Molotoff's address. He spoke for 40 minutes with Sir William Leeds, the British ambassador, seeking clarifications on revised proposals for an agreement advanced last week.
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Earthquake Shakes Patras. No Casualties Reported
A strong earthquake struck Patras at 2:20 am local time, cracking walls in several buildings. The frightened residents fled into the streets in nightclothes, but there were no casualties reported.
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Hard Luck Champ Morris Berger Rides Setbacks
Philadelphia subject Morris Berger runs a rag shop that survived a devastating fire after two years of near misses. Earlier injuries included a serious 800-pound bale incident, an auto accident breaking ribs, and a weight collapsing on his leg.
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Morris Berger
Collegeville student nets prize for dog surgery paper
St. Joseph's College pre med student Bob Danehy operated on a sick stray dog named Mont Morency on campus and wrote a paper about it. His work earned the $8500 annual prize for the best scientific paper after the dog fully recovered.
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Semi-Pro Baseball Collision Ends in Double Leg Breaks
In Baxter Springs Kansas Buck Hampton of a local semi pro team and Joplin shortstop Leon Testerman collided while racing for second base. They both were carried off with broken legs.
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Invitation Accepted as 133 Orphans to Dine with Mayor
Mayor Bryce B. Smith hosted 20 orphans at his farm last fall and invited them to a fried chicken dinner next spring. The invitation was accepted by 133 youngsters at the Kansas City Orphan Boys' Home and 12 teachers, with the mayor expressing certainty they would come.
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Hungary Imposes Extra Fares on Fat Passengers
Hungary decrees higher railway fares for overweight travelers. In related news Italian East Africa reportedly discovers tin ore deposits.
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Taskent Plans 16000 Trees Along City Streets
City officials announce a plan to plant sixteen thousand trees along streets of Taskent in a major urban greening effort. The project aims to improve air quality reduce heat and enhance neighborhood aesthetics across districts.
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Women motor racers in London wear half length trousers
Women speed racers in London adopt half length trousers raising questions about norms and dress codes in sport. The trend reflects changing attitudes toward female athletes and practical racing attire.
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Passengers in Palestine Required to Carry Special Permits
The report states that persons traveling in Palestine must carry special permits. The measure affects all travelers and outlines permit requirements and enforcement.
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Cobb Speaks to Professional Club on Youth Aid
High Point Professional Men's Club heard Mrs. Ethel Griffin Cobb, a William Penn High School social science and business teacher, discuss youth assistance and propose sponsoring big brother clubs for boys and young men. The group planned a summer swimming contest at Municipal Colored Park and set a sponsor committee and a spring final meeting.
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J. C. Morgan
Mrs Emma Raeford Dies in Wallburg Home
Mrs Emma Raeford died at her Wallburg home Monday after a year of declining health. Survived by nine children, all of Wallburg. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Wallburg
Rev Dunn to Preach at Emmanuel Church Thursday
Rev J F Dunn pastor of St Stephen A M E Zion Church will preach at Emmanuel Baptist Church Thursday evening at 8 o clock.
Leonard Street School Seventh Grade Graduation Held Thursday
The seventeenth annual seventh grade graduation at Leonard Street School occurs Thursday at 2 30 PM in the school auditorium. The program centers on a unit of work about the progress of the Negroes in High Point from 1867 to 1939, synthesized from all grades. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
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White's School of Beauty Culture Spring Graduation
The White's School of Beauty Culture will hold its spring graduation at the First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon June 11 at 3 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
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Night Play at William Penn High School
The senior class staged This is the Day by Emile Geh ring in the auditorium Tuesday night. The play centers on King Learning Otis Wells and Queen Alma Mater Irene Martin with the entire class in cast.
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King Learning
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Prince Charming
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Dr Logan to Speak at William Penn High Commencement
Dr Rayford W Logan professor of history at Howard University will deliver the commencement address at William Penn High School Thursday evening at 8 15 oclock.
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Student Council Names Donor Clubs for Griffin Painting Fund
The William Penn High School Student Council president announced the donor clubs for the Prof. Alfred James Griffin painting fund. The clubs listed are 20th Century, Professional Men's, Alpha Art, and I. D. E. Individuals have also contributed to the fund.
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Alpha Art
Reverend A. B Townsend Delivers Sermon Tonight
Rev A B Townsend of Mount Zion Baptist Church will deliver a sermon at the Women's Memorial AME Church Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. The service features his pastoral address and a community gathering to follow.
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Memorial Day honors rise amid calls for peace and neutrality
Memorial Day ceremonies across the nation honored fallen soldiers and sailors and reflected debates over neutrality. Taft condemned methods short of war while Roosevelt urged restraint. Byrd urged unity beyond class and region as parades and grave decorations took place from New York to Gettysburg and Arlington.
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Addressing readers questions in The Enterprise columns
Marjoria Mansfield, in care of The Enterprise, invites readers to send questions about their problems. Letters will be answered in the column, providing guidance and practical advice through the paper’s public advice feature.
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Dear Miss Mansfield Letter Describes Husband’s Unfair Labor Burden
A woman recounts six years of hardship caring for her husband and his parents while he shirks work. She insists he is capable but refuses to try, noting his noon sleep and daily leisure activities at the show and pool hall.
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Miss Mansfield
Question of Divorce for a Childless Spouse
A reader inquires about divorcing after years of unappreciated effort and alleged infidelity by her husband. She notes no children and growing misery, asking if divorce would be wrongful. The letter ends with the tag MISERABLE.
Thoughts on Divorce and Personal Happiness
The speaker urges personal choice in divorce, noting rights of those with or without religious scruples to beliefs. He suggests continuing a current lifestyle may be unwise, and speaks to women about moral considerations in ending a marriage.
Dd Ear Miss Mansfield Vacation Romance Ends in Past Marriage
While on vacation last year a woman fell for a man known for two weeks. They share friends and tastes. He had never married before but ran away and married at nineteen. The marriage lasted two months and ended in divorce that same year.
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Bitter moods and hope for a new marriage
A reader named ANNE describes persistent bitterness and asks if another marriage could be happy. The exact context and possible past marriages are not provided.
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Avoiding marriage pitfalls for lasting partnership
The speaker urges Anne to choose wisely and contribute to marital success, noting no written guarantee of happiness but a better chance than others. She emphasizes avoiding common pitfalls to build a durable relationship and improve chances for happiness.
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Overcoming Bitterness in Unhappy Marriages
The text urges individuals to avoid bitterness after marital problems and to adopt a cheerful optimistic disposition. It warns that passivity invites misfortune, emphasizing personal responsibility in shaping a successful marriage.
Marriage Risks After Brief Acquaintance Warned
The text cautions that marrying soon after a short acquaintance is risky and urges prudent judgment. It emphasizes careful consideration before forming a lasting commitment.
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A discussion of household roles notes that a wife may keep the house and earn money while a husband’s reluctance to work affects his sense of responsibility and overall attitude. It suggests that a man who does not feel obligations may neglect other duties.
Divorce or separation urged for family peace
The text advises a wife to seek separation or divorce if her husband refuses to share family upkeep, highlighting that a definite effort to secure his financial support may be necessary to achieve peace and contentment.
Brace up husband or I will make other plans
Tell him to secure work and a decent life to prove good faith and earn a chance to restore the home. If he is thoughtless, insincerely fond, or does not act, you will consider leaving. If he won’t help, you’ll be better off without him.
Wise Girl Warned to Test Love Before Marriage
The piece counsels patience for romance, suggesting a year or more of waiting after falling in love to test true affection. It notes that moonlight and sunsets may spark fluttering feelings but cautions that serious matters like matrimony require careful consideration.
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The provided excerpt urges shifting focus from past unhappiness to building a brighter future. It emphasizes learning from mistakes without dwelling on regrets and encourages constructive thoughts for personal improvement.
Youll Like Cottons This Summer
The clever shopper will include cottons in her vacation wardrobe this year. The range of patterns colors weaves and weights lets her choose cotton appropriately for almost every costume. Fabrics may be pre shrunk crease resistant water repellent colorfast and processed to retain their finish through many launderings.
New High Speed Methods Photograph a Bullet in Flight
The article describes novel photographic techniques enabling a bullet to be captured midair. It highlights advancements in high speed imaging and their application to ballistic photography.
Wolves vanish from U.S. National Parks
An analysis states that wolves are no longer present in multiple national parks across the United States, ending their longtime presence in these protected areas. The finding highlights shifts in wildlife populations and park ecosystem management during the period.
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Pine Cone Postures Described On Conifer Branches
Readers note how fir cones stand upright on twigs while pine and spruce cones dangle, illustrating diverse conifer reproductive forms.
Presbyterians Attack Isms in General Assembly
The 79th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States condemned communism and fascism for denying God. It rejected a move to silence union talks with the Northern church and set guidelines on moral issues, budgets, and endowment plans while debating committee structure.
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Ialy's Olive Crop Weighed Over One Million Tons
The report states Ialy produced a colossal olive harvest last year surpassing 1.1 million tons, highlighting the scale of the agricultural yield and its impact on export potential and domestic markets.
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