Weather outlook for Carolina coasts and inland areas
North Carolina sees occasional rain and a warmer night with Thursday partly cloudy and warmer after morning showers in east and central regions. South Carolina remains cloudy and warmer with interior rain this afternoon and tonight, then partly cloudy Thursday. Winds shift from northeast to southerly over Hatteras to Jacksonville, bringing overcast skies and some rain. Sandy Hook to Hatteras expects increasing southeast winds turning south and then west as rain persists tonight and Thursday.
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Dressmaker's Shop Fire Blares on West Washington Street
A fire last night started by an electric iron on a ironing board damaged dresses and furnishings in a second floor dressmaker shop at 103 West Washington. Police officer aboard a patrol boat raised the alarm. firefighters contained the blaze with minimal interior damage. A separate morning flame at 1106 Downing Street caused little damage to a chair. occupant John Countee, a Negro, was not seriously affected.
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Eight year old Frank Hearne dies after illness
Frank Hearne eight years old died at a local hospital after a three week illness. He was born in High Point October 28 1953 60 the son of F R and Lydia Hearne. Survived by parents two brothers two half sisters and grandmother. Funeral Thursday at 2 20 from home with Rev Fesperman and Rev Myers officiating. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
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Hopes Fade For Pair Drifting To Sea On Skiff
Boston reports two school boys Lester Welford aged 18 and Thomas Glendon 17 drifted out to sea on a skiff Monday night. Coast guard planes and multiple boats scoured the area without report of their whereabouts. Glendon’s mother, widow of Columbia University rowing coach Richard J. Glendon, believes a fisherman may have taken his son aboard and not yet reported back.
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US Leaders Attacked by Nazis Shock Roosevelt
President Roosevelt denounced Nazi attacks on U.S. leaders at a press conference as news from Germany deeply shocks American public opinion. He said such events in a twentieth century civilization are hard to believe and noted government officials view his remarks as highly important.
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British cabinet weighs German Jewish relief plan
London officials report the British cabinet discussed aiding German Jews and awaited a Kennedy backed mass migration proposal. The plan to relocate German Jews to North and South America and parts of the empire prompted consultations among Britain the United States France Belgium the Netherlands Denmark and Switzerland.
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City Manager cites turnout and opposition at Yadkin project meeting
City Manager E M Knox reported residents of Yadkin County said about 125 attended a meeting rather than 200. He said the vote on the protest resolution was verbal, with only eight to ten voting aye. Attorney R M Ratcliffe and lawyer Bryan Booe spoke, Booe’s firm had sued to stop the hydroelectric project. Knox noted 60 percent of attendees were non landowners. He also said 4,400 acres have been optioned this week, about 21.6 percent of the needed area.
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Gasoline Use by Trucks Tax Revenue Estimated
Oil economy estimates show trucks consuming about 4.3 billion gallons of gasoline each year. The federal tax on this gasoline totals roughly 43 million dollars.
North Carolina Merchants Push for Sales Tax Repeal
A North Carolina trade group urges the General Assembly to cut government costs and abolish the sales tax. Leaders accuse lawmakers of overextension and argue the tax harms workers and small retailers while surplus state funds invite waste. The address cites court actions and economic data to press for Fair Taxes and broader tax reform.
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Bankers Elect Benson New ABA President
Philip A. Benson of Brooklyn elected president of the American Bankers Association to succeed Orval W. Adams of Salt Lake City. Robert M. Hanes of Winston-Salem named first vice president and P. F. D. Houston of Nashville chosen second vice president.
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Davidson Board Certifies Candidates Amid Fraud Claims
Davidson board certifies candidates after protests over absentee ballots. About 1,100 absentee votes were cast with Democratic leaders warning of lawsuits if canvass proceeds. McCrary accuses abuse of absentee ballots while J. Wilson and Craver are named in appointments.
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Ed L. Ragan Dies After Attack
Ed L. Ragan dies following an assault. He served as county superior court official and postmaster of High Point. He was cashier and later president of High Point Savings and Loan, with other real estate holdings and investment roles. Survived by sisters Annie Ragan Armfield and Mrs Gurney Kea. brothers Ragan of High Point and Archdale. many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at 11 o clock at Mrs BE Harmon residence.
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Stumps Plundered Coastline Preserve Found Near New Jersey
Report notes 40 000 stumps removed from the Water coast of New Jersey with nearly perfect preservation. Authorities investigate the motive and source of the unusual harvest. Local observers recount how the stumps remained intact along the shoreline.
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