Eight WNC Men Indicted On eG Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury in Asheville indicted eight Western North Carolina men for defrauding the United States by diverting WPA labor and funds, with alleged loses totaling $30,000. Named are Horace E. Wells, Hugh McDowell, Paul Doggett, B. B. Doggett, Lee Owens, J. T. Camp, G. T. Bennick, N. C. Wes singer, and the Shelby Construction Company. The counts allege conspiracy to defraud through false affidavits and diversion of WPA labor and funds to truck owners and projects.
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Asheville
United States District Court
WPA
Horace E. Wells
Area 9
Hugh McDowell
Paul Doggett
B. B. Doggett
Doggett Motor Company
Forest City
Lee Owens
J. T. Camp
Wells
WN. PF. Wessinger
Shelby Construction Company
McKENNEY ON BRIDGE WEM bidding and play techniques explored
The fourth in a WEM series outlines bidding and play strategy on one and two card deals. It explains position based decisions with spades as trumps and discusses leading and trumping to avoid or win tricks. The piece promises more on expert WEM play in the next installment.
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Wem
Two Western North Carolina towns threatened by forest fires
Winston Salem reports West Jefferson in Ashe County and Newland in Avery County under threat as a series of wildfires raged across the region. Thousands of acres burned, with rain hoped for. fires blamed on careless hunters. Fire Chief B D Graybeal led volunteers and prisoners in suppression near Long Hope and Peak Mountain, with blazes spreading toward Ben Bowling and Three Top Mountains.
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Winston-Salem
West Jefferson
Ashe County
Newland
Avery County
North Carolina
B. D. Graybeal
Long Hope
Peak Mountain
Tennessee Line
Ben Bowlin
Three Top Mountains
Backache and Leg Pains Signal Kidney Trouble
Warning that persistent backache and leg pains may indicate kidney or bladder issues. Describes kidneys filtering waste, and lists symptoms like swelling, headaches, and night urination. Recommends Doan's Pills as a relief used for years.
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Nature
Dean
Milliona
Giet Doan
Vancouver Mayor Questions War Motives In Seattle
Dr W Lyle Telford mayor of Vancouver BC told the Washington Commonwealth Federation Canadians are courageous but unclear on what the war is for. He called the war economic insanity and warned neither side may win this time. He noted Britain financed Germany and Canada sent nickels back in arms. He cited relief rolls and urged Americans to keep cool and uphold democracy.
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Seattle
W. Lyle Telford
Vancouver
B. C
Washington Commonwealth Federation
Great Britain
Germany
Canada
Hunger Strikers Taken From Jail to Hospitals in Dublin
Three Irish Republican Army hunger strikers were moved from jail to hospitals in Dublin in serious condition. They had refused food since October 15. A fourth striker was released Tuesday after abandoning a fast begun October 14.
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Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Western Front Sees No Notable News In Night Report
Paris reports a minimal war activity night on the Western Front with no notable events. The French navy seized 223,297 tons of merchandise destined for Germany up to November 10, per blockade minister Georges Pernot.
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Paris
Georges Pernot
Germany
Cocoanut Chopping Made Quick with Food Chopper
A kitchen tip endorses using a food chopper to open coconuts quickly. The method promises speed and ease versus traditional grating, highlighting the efficiency of this tool for fresh coconut preparation.
Weighing German Morale Under Ration Strain in War
The writer argues Hitler must rely on Nazi discipline as food and clothing rationing tests civilian resolve. He notes Berlin's strict limits on suits shirts and stockings and assesses Germany's reserve stocks, blockade impact, and whether German morale can endure a long conflict.
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Hitler
West
Berlin
New England
Germany
Europe
Russia
Union Dispute With Chrysler Reaches Longest Standstill
Detroit reports the CIO United Auto Workers and Chrysler Corp entering its 42nd day of bargaining with major issues unresolved. A mass meeting in Cadillac Square drew about 15,000 police estimates and up to 45,000 UAW supporters denouncing the firm for a supposedly unfair contract as talks continue.
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Detroit
Navy
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Chrysler Corporation
General Motors
Cadillac Square
Uawcio
Gandhi Says It’s No Wonder Hitler Challenges British Aims
Gandhi issues a message published by The News Chronicle saying the Indian question hinges on Britain recognizing India as an independent nation. He notes it is no wonder Adolf Hitler challenged Britain to prove sincerity by recognizing India as free.
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Gandhi
Hitler
London
Navy
News Chronicle Today
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Ledger
Britain
India
German Soap and Shaving Soap Ban Amid War
Report notes Germans face permit requirements to buy soap and shaving cream as conflict tightens. Mentions ongoing German advance toward Warsaw and the looming crisis at the Battle of Ypres with rising wartime tension.
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Warsaw
Ypres
Germany
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