Three LitE Girls Found Dead on South Mountain
Three young girls with vaccination marks on their left arms were found dead under a blanket on South Mountain near Carlisle. Authorities, led by District Attorney Tomton and troopers Kaspervitch and Daich, investigated possible exposure, a possible assault, and the theory they were moved to the scene by a vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Wood
Carle Department
John E. Clark
Clark Jarne
James M. Cameron
King’s Gap
Corloner Haegele
South Mountain
Carlisle
Gettysburg
Caretak
Huntsmen
Fred J. Tomton
Wil Kaspervitch
William B. Daich
Preparato
Harrisburg
Clark
Jardine
Jury Frees 16 Associates in Investment Firms in Not Guilty Verdict
A courtroom scene ends with a blanket acquittal for 16 associates tied to an investment firm case. Judge Wilkerson accepts the verdict as jurors exit after 54 days of confinement, amid cheers from spectators and a river of questions about ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Waite
Utility Securities Company
Wilkerson
Foreman Lent
Lent
Insull defendants acquitted in major case verdict
U S District Attorney Green declined to reveal government plans. Respondents hailed the verdict with comments from H L Stuart of Hal sey Stuart and Company and Mrs Insull awaiting by phone. Samuel Insull Jr praised vindication of their motives as jurors voiced belief in innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion Securities Company
U. S
Green
Chicago Club
H. L. Stuart
Halsey, Stuart and Company
Insull, Jr
Wrights Honor Flight Pageant Plans Large Display
Orville Wright to be honored as efforts to send every available plane aloft at 10 30 a m mirror his first flight. Army navy marine corps coast guard and private planes to participate with airport managers and air stations coordinating displays. Committees include war navy commerce leaders Eugene Vidal Elliott Roosevelt and Clark Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Army
Navy
Marine
National Guard
Coast Guard
Secretaries of War, Navy and Commerce
Eugene L. Vidal
Air Commerce
Elliott Roosevelt
National Aeronautical Association
Clark Howell
Federal Aviation Commission
Broken springs traced to loose clips in leaf center
Broken springs result from loose clips that shift load to the leaf center, causing eventual breakage.
Fewer Hitchhikers Noted On U S Highways Since 1929
A report from the American Automobile Association finds fewer hitchhikers on American highways today compared with 1929, signaling a shift in travel habits and safety concerns.
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American Automobile Association
Tobacco farmers vote in December on control act
Farmers holding tobacco acres in four types will vote in December on a Kerr-Smith act referendum. Owners renters share tenants and share croppers will each report acreage for 1934, with ballots secret in person or by signed mail cards. Final county tallies go to Washington tobacco section after tabulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr-Smith
Washington
Arm Administration
Anglo American Accord Possibility Discussed in London
In London on November 24 authorities considered a possible informal Anglo American naval accord if no new treaty is reached. Despite friendly ties after Britain declined to recognize Japan's demand for equality, London officials oppose formal pacts with any single power to keep good relations with both Japan and the United States. Tokyo's expected denunciation of the Washington treaty looms as the 5 5 3 naval ratio debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Washington
Tokyo
Slorifying Yourself Workwear Time Savers for Women
A 1940s style tip sheet urges business women to budget time for social life. It advises keeping evening accessories in one drawer, having gowns pressed, and cleaning outfits promptly after wearing. Emphasizes calm, orderly preparation to avoid losing a beau.
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Amoutine
Noth
Roosevelt orders NRA study on auto industry seasonal employment
President Roosevelt directed the NRA to investigate regularizing auto industry employment and reducing seasonal swings. The study, to be done with the Labor Department and relevant agencies, will seek input from labor, management, and consumers and report before Feb. 1.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Recovery Administration
Labor Department
Organized Labor
Warm Springs
Recovery Board
Deputy Wounded by Trio Bandits in North Carolina
Deputy Sheriff William Payne was seriously wounded in a botched robbery carried out by three masked highwaymen near Fairfield Hyde County. The assailants stole 3000 dollars in tax money and fled as Payne, hit in the chest and lung, was hospitalized. one robber was identified as a Black man.
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Washington
North Carolina
William Payne
Fairfield
Hyde County
Payne
Durham County
Credle
Saldesville
Englehard
Proclamation For Thanksgiving Issued In North Carolina
Governor Ehringhaus joined President Roosevelt to proclaim November 29 as Thanksgiving Day. He urged North Carolinians to observe the day and give thanks to Providence, noting economic recovery gives citizens special cause for gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Ehring Haus
Roosevelt
North Carolina
Stolen Car Recovered Half Hour After Theft
About 30 minutes after an automobile owned by J. R. Linthicum of Flat Hill Randolph County was stolen from McLellan's store on South Main Street it was recovered by High Point police. Oscar McCormick of 407 Wise Street was arrested and charged with the theft and lodged in jail. A magnetized plug for engine oil was described as used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Linthicum
Flat Hill
Randolph County
McLellan
South Main Street
High Point
Oscar McCormick
Wise Street
McCormick
Pickett Cotton Mill
Jal
Optimal driving speed for best gasoline mileage
The average automobile attains its best mileage from gasoline at a speed of 25 to 25 miles an hour, after which it drops constantly until, at 60 miles an hour, the mileage is cut almost in half.
Roosevelt and Edsel Ford discuss optimism in business
In Warm Springs on November 24, President Roosevelt met Edsel Ford for a cordial briefing. Ford reported hopes for steady growth in 1935 and said his company complies fully with NRA code, while noting higher production aims and favorable national reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Edsel Ford
Ford
Henry Ford
NRA
Mra
Lynn Pearson
Detroit
Nmwe
League of Nations seeks ceasefire in Chaco crisis
In Geneva on November 24 the League of Nations urged Paraguay and Bolivia to accept a peace plan for direct talks and possible juridical settlements. Mexico's Francisco Castilla Najera was elected president of a new advisory committee to monitor the plan as delegates met and emphasized human solidarity.
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Geneva
Paraguay
Bolivia
South America
League of Nations
Chaco
League
United States
Francisco Castilla Najera
Mexico
Textbook Committee Files Latest Report
RALEIGH November 24 The second report of the high school textbook committee appointed by the governor to recommend basal books for state high schools was filed in part with the state board of education. The list includes proposed studies in natural sciences home economics health and agriculture. The detailed report will be presented next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Board of Education
North Carolina Farmers to Receive 21 Million from AAA
North Carolina farmers will obtain a total of 21 million dollars from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration for the 1934 crop year. NC State College official Dean I. Schaub announced the breakdown, with tobacco growers receiving 14 million, cotton 6.5 million, corn-hog producers 724 thousand, and wheat 51 thousand, with 15 million already distributed and 6 million more to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Navy
North Carolina
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Schaub
North Carolina State College
AAA
Take it easy and consider pinch hitting next year
A reader asks for a light touch of help in the future and politely requests that I fill in as a pinch hitter next year. The tone is casual and cordial.
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E. A. Haegele
H. E. McElroy
State Police
Haegele
Elmer Hockley
Pine Grove Furnace
Insull’s Corpora
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Daniel
North Main ST
Alicia Hart
N. C
Neely
Vero
Matt Lerdal
Grace
Phil Spitainy & Orchestra
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