Chief Horney Urges High Point Fire Prevention Week
Chief A B Horney of the City Fire department appeals to all citizens to prevent fires during Fire Prevention Week and year round. He cites a survey showing 21 factories burn daily, with 14 percent reducing credit and 26 percent losing business. 6,000 home fatalities occur annually, many under age ten. He lists safety tips including chimney cleaning, electrical cautions, gas leak checks, safe storage of flammables, proper ashes, and knowing fire alarm procedures.
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Navy hospital corps seeks six new enlisted men in October
H. H. Heredeen, petty officer in charge of the local Navy Recruiting station, says authorization allows enlisting six men for the hospital corps in October in addition to the regular monthly quota. Candidates must be fit and have the necessary education for the position.
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Livestock Prices Hit Rock Bottom
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh Oct. 3 Livestock farmers face cattle prices matching cotton at 4 to 6 cents per pound with last year’s reductions. George Ross notes feed abundance lowers costs enabling slim profits without fertilizer, while cotton growers cannot profit at the same price. Ranchers plan increased feeding despite low returns.
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