Dunnagan Outlines Merit Rating at State Telephone Officials Meet
Greensboro November 2. M R Dunnagan details how merit rating can trim unemployment contributions for NC employers. He says if records stay strong and claims stay low, rates may fall from 3 percent to below 1 percent after four years, with 1942 start for 1938 entrants. He explains UCC funding splits into employer reserves and a pooled fund now at 16.6 million after 12.2 million paid out since 1938.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
M. R. Dunnagan
N. C. Independent Telephone Association
Sedgefield Inn
Dunnagan
UCC
Soviet Finnish Parley Reaches Decisive Stage
The report outlines progress in Soviet Finnish talks with emphasis on Finnish grants, Aaland Islands status, and a possible Russian withdrawal of objections. Meanwhile Russia seeks a commercial coalition with Germany as a Nazi economic delegation plans returns to Berlin for major items. Rumors hint talks not fully smooth and urge brisk discussions with a Russian mission in Berlin.
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Finland
Aaland Islands
Gulf of Bothnia
Russia
Germany
Berlin
Berin
Price named to State Elections Board by Governor
Raleigh reports Governor Hoey designated State Senator L B Price of Hendersonville as a Democratic member of the State Board of Elections to replace the late J O Bell of Henderson County.
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Raleigh
L. B. Price
Hendersonville
Hoey
State Board of Elections
J. O. Bell
Henderson County
Captain questions submarine call on Coulmore distress case
Captain Kuhne of the Excambion expressed doubt the Coulmore was attacked by a submarine after a distress call. Heavy seas and darkness hindered detection, and the Bible searched the area with lights on hoping for survivors. Coast guard planes aided but turned back, while Ledbury wreckage was found near Gibraltar.
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Camperdown
Coulmore
England
Coast Guard
Boston
W. W. Kuhne
Excambion
Weather Bureau
Kuhne
Gibraltar
Germany seeks Russian help to sort wartime trade snarl
Economic Expert K Schnurre signed the Germany Russia trade deal last August and rushed from Moscow to Berlin to report on war necessities. Ambassador Count von der Schulenberg and other Nazi envoys were summoned for political opinion, with Mackensen and Papen reporting on Italy and Turkey respectively.
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K. Schnurre
Germany
Berlin
Moscow
Russia
Friedrich Werner von der Schulenberg
Hans-Georg Viktor von Mackensen
Italy
Franz von Papen
Turkey
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Last Rites for Nancy Wood HardinHeld in Randleman
Funeral services are set for Nancy Wood Hardin of Randleman at Mount Lebanon Methodist Church with Rev. C L Spencer Dr Stokes and Rev Anderson officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery The child died from burns suffered on Halloween night at Randolph Hospital Asheboro
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Nancy Wood Hardin
Enterprise
Randleman
Cletus Hardin
Mount Lebanon Methodist Church
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Stokes
Opie Read Dies and Life Remembered in Later Years
Obituary sketch notes Opie Read’s death from infirmities and cites a fuller life story in I Remember. His last work The Autobiography of the Devil reflects Read’s aim to capture Satan’s voice on manners and morals.
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Opie Read
Devil
Satan
Chamberlain On Molotov Speech Upsets Nazis In Britain
Prime Minister Chamberlain says Molotov’s speech pleased some nations and displeased Nazi leaders. He notes allies’ aims are stated plainly and predicts empire ministers’ visit will clarify common problems and speed shared solutions.
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Molotoff
Britain
India
Duce Reaffirms Axis Ties Amid Italian Government Shakeup
The Duce reaffirmed the Italian German military alliance signed last May and said it remains unchanged. Italian papers revived the alliance in response to Tuesday’s government reorganization. Virginio Gayda in I Giornale d’Italia echoed that policy stays anti Bolshevik and anti Democratic.
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Il Messaggero
Virginio Gayda
I Giornale d’Italia
FHA Plan Aids Wiring Modernization With Private Loans
The electricians estimate a potential demand for outlets could total £86,375,580 if satisfied. The Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration backs insured loans from private lenders to fund such electrical work.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA Plan Lets Home Owners Modernize Facades
The Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration allows homeowners to remove front porches that serve no purpose to satisfy a modern taste. Funds are obtainable from lending institutions qualified by FHA.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Dairy Industry Dominates American Manufacturing Profits
The dairy sector yields more profit than steel or auto industries, with cheese, ice cream, and related by products driving prominence in the United States economy.
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United States
Coffin Gift Sparks Debate Over Tradition in China
A controversial claim suggests gifting a coffin to an elderly relative as a fitting Chinese custom. The topic has drawn mixed reactions regarding respect, superstition, and family obligations across communities.
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China
Congress Adjournment Sparks Debate on U S Involvement
House members debate Saturday adjournment as they weigh Europe war risks. Rep Andersen argues lifting embargo makes U S participation probable while retention keeps options open. Rep Robsson opposes showing urgency to aid any European nation. Rep Hope adds further cautions during discussion.
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United States
Andersen
R-Minn
Robsson
R-Ky
Europe
Hope
R-Kans
Roosevelt Opposes Embargo Change in 1937 Neutrality Law
President Roosevelt objected to maintaining an arms embargo under the 1937 neutrality law, saying the shift reflects a change in the act rather than a change in world conditions. He voiced opposition to preserving the embargo.
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Roosevelt
Rep Corbett Seeks 1937 Neutrality Law Restoration Petition
Rep Corbett presented to the House a petition claimed signed by 12 000 persons in Alleghany County Pennsylvania asking full restoration of the 1937 neutrality law. Rep Case urged against moves toward war warning that exhaustion in war would expose the United States to Communism.
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R-Pa
House
Alleghany County
Pennsylvania
Rep. Case
R-Sd
United States
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