City Attorney Asked to Interpret Civil Service Act Clauses
City officials seek an official ruling on the commission authority to hold hearings beyond layoff cases and to modify penalties for city employees. The inquiry centers on Section 15 and Section Five, with Battley case cited as a recent example of demerit penalties. The outcome could push a court interpretation of the act’s reach.
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Weather Summary for North Carolina and Coastline
Partly cloudy in North Carolina tonight and Thursday with milder temperatures inland. Coastal winds shift from north to variable then northwest, turning south and increasing Thursday with fair weather and overcast skies.
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Jacksonville
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Dutch ships still operate as Britain tightens control
Netherlands vessels will continue to sail despite new limits and mine risks. Government sources in Amsterdam said ships will be equipped with caravanes to fend off mines. British and French sources estimate 35 to 45 German submarines sunk since the war began with Churchill noting limited Allied losses.
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Youths Arrested On Four Charges
Grady Shields 19 and Leroy Shields 22 of 1125 Chestnut Street were arrested on four charges each after larceny of an automobile and breaking and entering on Chestnut Street. Officers found Grady in a stolen car belonging to Frank Stewart and Leroy inside E. V. Slack’s home. items worth $150 were taken from the Slack residence. The car was reported stolen from West Commerce Street and found on Ward Street. Grady faced an additional charge for breaking into Marvin Griffith’s home on November 8, possibly reduced to forcible trespass. Both men are jailed in default bonds averaging $4,000.
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Winston Churchill Warns of Heavy U-Boat Threat in January
In the House of Commons Churchill says the Allies must expect 100 U-boats in January after accounting for sinkings. The admiralty rejects a German report of a sunk London-class cruiser as untrue, while naval circles suggest it may be aimed at bolstering German morale or probing British positions. French high command reports seizure of German freighters Santa Fe and Trisels.
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Wright brothers first flight anniversary observed at Kill Devil Hill
MANTEO Nov 29 The anniversary of the Wright brothers first airplane flight will be observed at Kill Devil Hill on December 17.
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Wright Brothers
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Recall of Forces Form Border Spurs Hopes for Peace
Premier Molotoff scrapped the non aggression pact with Finland claiming Helsinki hostility. Moscow radio reported border clashes with Finnish troops near Vedlitsa by Lake Ladoga and a Soviet response driving Finns back after artillery fire.
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Ryan Repeats Red Charge in Front Organization Testimony
The testimony discusses the International Labor Defense and IWO as front organizations. Ryan insists the IWO is "defense arm of the party" while noting Communist involvement is prominent but not total domination. Rhea Whitley references prior organizations in testimony.
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Oliver Chalker Celebrates 101st Birthday With Milk Drink
On his 101st birthday Oliver Chalker of Keinton England toasts with milk and water the strongest drink he has touched. He smoked only once when a boy. Meanwhile in Havana Cuba building proprietors threaten possession proceedings over back rents covering several months.
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USHA Official Discusses Housing Project Here
J M Savage of Washington official of the United States Housing Authority visited High Point to brief the city planning and zoning commission on a proposed housing project. The commission studies the plan with council input and WPA surveys data would support an application for federal financing.
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Washington
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High Point
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Recall of Forces From Border Sparks Hopes for Peace
Two Finnish border patrol members remained missing near Pummang at the northern tip of Finland as a search continued. A cabinet met in a partially blacked out capital while officials warned the crisis could hinge on Russia.
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Finland
Foreign Office
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Leningrad
Senator Agonelli Rumored Richest Among Italy’s Millionaires
The article states Senator Agonelli is reputed to be the wealthiest figure among Italy’s about 15 000 millionaires. It notes his high rank and notable fortune in a financial context.
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Italy
One Egg Cake With Pink Cocoanut Frosting
Winter party timing makes this cake recipe timely for holiday entertaining. The one egg cake yields layers and cupcakes with a pink seven minute cocoanut frosting, plus a suggested meal plan including breakfast lunch and dinner items.
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Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Power Workers Strike Shadows Asheville After Outage
Minor fist fights flared in scattered sections as four men were arrested for throwing ropes over electric wires to pull them from poles during a citywide power walkout in Asheville. Police kept repair crews safe. lights soon came back on as residents forgot to shut off switches. Walters noted wages hours or conditions were not the issue.
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Asheville
Germany Aims at Neutral Stance Amid Eastern Flux
Germany says it will stay neutral after earlier backing Finland against Russia. Officials note shifts since Poland's defeat and say attention to Finland's Aaland Islands fortifications was based on a different political climate that has since changed.
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North Carolina Democratic Club Ball Opens Social Season
Washington notes the North Carolina Democratic Club of Washington will open its fall and winter social season Friday night with the fourth annual ball, marking the start of a series of events for the organization.
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