Grotius Escaped Prison Box to Foster International Law
The piece profiles Hugo Grotius, the Dutch jurist who authored Concerning the Law of War and Peace while hiding in a laundry box. It notes his escape, wartime context of the Thirty Years’ War, his later influence on international law, and his death near Danzig after long exile and service with Sweden.
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Grotius
Willis Thornton
NEA Service
Haig van Groot
Hugo Grotius
Louvestein
Europe
Antwerp
France
Harvard College
George Washington
Holland
Danzig
Spain Declares War on Food Profiteers Amid Shortage
Madrid reports a major food shortage as the Spanish government imposes absolute control of staple commodities to ensure even distribution. Ramon Serrano Suner, minister of government and head of the Falange Junta, announced plans to import foodstuffs despite a treasury exhausted by the Reds.
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Madrid
Ramon Serrano Suner
Serrano Suner
Falange
Tired and Run-down Health Tonic Ad
A dated print ad promotes SS.S. and a tonic sold at drug stores claiming to restore vitality. It urges regular meals and rest, warns against organic causes, and promises improvement soon with the 8.8.8. Formula on each bottle. The copy extols millions benefited and suggests starting a SS.S. course today. It cites ethical druggists and a time-tested product.
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Ss.s
Food shortage blamed on civil war and war damage
Serrano Suner listed four causes for imminent food shortage including civil war effects, destruction of railway rolling stock and transport facilities, loss of foreign markets due to wartime restrictions, and disproportionate consumption in liberated zones. He warned the gravity of the situation as he spoke. In Barcelona, prosecutors sought six to thirty year sentences for five men in a profiteering case with over 100 more awaiting trials.
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Serrano Suner
Francisco Franco
Barcelona
Council of Churches to Meet in Greensboro in January
The North Carolina Council of Churches will hold a two day meeting in Greensboro on January 16 and 17. Local churches and clergy are expected to participate in discussions and planning sessions.
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Greensboro
North Carolina Council of Churches
Cooper resigns as NC Farm Bureau director
On November 1 Cooper announces his resignation as director of organization for the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, effective immediately. The move follows his tenure leading the state farm organization and marks a leadership transition for the bureau.
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Cooper
Smithfield
T. Cooper
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
World Fair Ends After Rainy Closing Day
New York reports the 1939 World of Tomorrow closes with a small crowd amid rain. Total paid attendance since April 30 stands at 25,811,733. final ceremonies draw 51,382 visitors. Officials note precautions against vandalism were unnecessary as exhibitors begin removing displays. Board Chairman Harvey Gibson calls the fair a fun, if not highly profitable, first year with significant debts and an on‑hand cash balance. France enacts bicycle right of way laws.
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New York
Harvey Gibson
Chick Sexing Becomes Industry Servant Sought For Trunk Murder
Police sought a 25 year old man servant for questioning in the trunk slaying of Mrs Meleah Talmadge DeWitt Araoz in Mexico City. The body was found bound in a trunk. robbery is suspected as the motive. In Los Angeles, a separate report notes a growing profession of chick sexers who determine chick sex after hatching. About 1,000 workers specialize in sexing, with Japanese and Nisei interest. California hosts five sexing schools charging about 300 dollars for three months of study.
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Mexico City
Meleah Talmadge DeWitt Arnoz
Maywood
N. d
Don Manuel Araoz
William Titterton
Araoz
Veez
Los Angeles
Hick Seacks
United States
Nisei
America
Toya Tamaka
Nisei Business Bureau
California
Fresno
Guilford County Realty Transfers Highlights
Guilford County Realty Transfers list several property deeds across High Point and Morehead townships. Names include S. Parlow and wife to J. C. Yarborough and wife, J. H. Armfield Jr as trustee to J. M. King, and Wade M. King and wife to H. O. Causey and wife. Tracts involve L. J. Walton, N. J. Bridges, Tate Street, Nelson Donnell property, and East Lee Street.
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High Point
Parlow
J.C. Yarborough
L. J. Walton
Morehead Township
Gaither Forest
Wayne Forest
N. J. Bridges
William C. Johnson
Julia B. Dwiggins
Tate Street
Gilmer Township
J. H. Armfield, Jr
J. M. King
Nelson Donnell
Wade M. King
H. O Causey
East Lee Street
Religion Instructors Meet At Wake Forest
North Carolina college teachers of religion will hold their annual meeting at Wake Forest College on Friday and Saturday. Speakers include Dr. K J Foreman Davidson Dr Mason Crum Duke Dr F Grover Morgan Lenoir Rhyne Dr W R Cullom Wake Forest Dr Thurman D Kitchen Wake Forest Dr J M CGettys Queens Chicora Dr E M Freeman Meredith Dr David E Waust Catawba Dr R A Smith Greensboro Dr W N Hicks N State Dr A C Howell North Carolina Dr J Bowden Elon and Dr Lucy Steele Peace.
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Wake Forest
North Carolina College Teachers of Religion
Wake Forest College
K.J. Foreman
Davidson
Mason Crum
Duke
F. Grover Morgan
Lenoir Rhyne
W. R. Cullom
Thurman D. Kitchen
J. M. Cgettys
Queens Chicora
Detroit Tigers Stifle All Time Yankees Power in Loss
The Tigers, trailing the AL leaders, halted Atley Donald after his two wins and kept Joe DiMaggio to a .267 season average as Detroit challenged the reigning champions despite finishing outside the first division.
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Detroit
NNL
Tigers
Yankees
Atley Donald
Tiger
Joe DiMaggio
Hoey Appeals for Guard Leniency in Training
Governor Hoey urged North Carolina employers to grant time off for National Guard members to attend intensified federal field training. Ruling directives from the War Department require doubles in armory drills to twice weekly and seven days of field training before January 31, amid global tensions.
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Raleigh
Hoey
War Department
Gillespie Faces Peggy Graham In Defining Match
Mrs A A Gillespie Ruth Elder qualified for the championship flight with a fine round in the low 80s at a meet here. Her first round opponent is Peggy Graham, the reigning champion, who won the match 7 and 6.
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Los Angeles
Mns
A. A. Gillespie
Ruth Elder
Peggy Graham
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