Windshield Sticker Plan Proposed for 1940 City Licenses
High Point officials consider replacing metal license plates with windshield stickers for 1940 motor vehicle licenses. The finance committee discussed problems, favoring stickers for economy and neater appearance. If feasible a back design and Legion seal may be used, otherwise an alternate notation will appear. The plan awaits council approval at the next session.
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High Point
American Legion
Legion
Communist party actions and arrests reported with political shifts
A report details a crackdown on Communist figures including Ramette and Bonte, with searches at homes and charges for alleged links to a foreign power. It notes deputies and municipal officials removed and replaced by district authorities, amid broader political purges. Chicago produce prices for October 6 are listed with steady rates across vegetables and eggs.
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Jem
Lenin
Alin
Utera
Arthur Imette
Florimond Ymnte
Edouard Herriot
Chamber of Youties
Ramette
Bonte
Orkers’ and Farmers’ Party
Tothen
Evimee
Orkers’ and Peasants’ Party
Herriot
Eir
Mays
Civis
Po‘e
German arty hits Rusdorf near Sterck in Luxembourg
Havas dispatch from Luxembourg reports heavy German artillery bombardment of Rusdorf near Sterck at the eastern tip of Luxembourg.
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AVIS
Rusdorf
Paris
Havas
Luxembourg
Erck
Sterck
France
Hitler outlines terms for European peace and new order
Hitler criticizes Britain and France while proposing prerequisites for European security. He calls for clarifying policies, economic reorganization, and a pan European peace under German leadership, pledging a non aggression pact with Russia and outlining five aims after Poland’s collapse.
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Joseph) Stalin
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Embargo repeal debates strain Senate vote
Senate debate over repealing the 1937 arms embargo grows heated as supporters push for a broader domestic restraints bill. Senator Barbour backs repeal citing defense needs and neutrality, while opponents warn of war risk. Floor speeches include Thomas Downey Clark and Stimson weighing costs and benefits.
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Borah
America
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Chest total at $43 000 today in 1959 campaign
Community Chest headquarters reports noon total collected or pledged at $43,067.20. Workers continue the drive and officials predict the goal of $47,300 will be reached soon.
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Community Chest
Iroquois Sailed Home Echoes Raeder Threat
The White House denied belief in the German threat yet rushed U S ships and a coast guard cutter to accompany the Iroquois to New York. The 6209 ton liner with 212 crew and 584 passengers left Cobh Ireland en route to safety chartered by United States Lines to repatriate Americans.
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London
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Berlin
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War stocks rally on Hitler Reichstag speech today
In New York trading today war shares climbed as Hitler address spurred buying. Bethlehem Steel rose $4 to open at $92.74, U.S. Steel gained $3.62 from $78.50, and other steels chemicals and aircraft stocks advanced. Trading activity picked up as markets priced the Reichstag address and commodities like sugar, cotton and rubber moved higher.
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Financial Center
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Daughter's Slayer Not Afraid To Die
The Rev. Walter Dworecki, a Polish Baptist minister, told his family he was not afraid to die before leaving for the state prison in Trenton to await execution for the murder of his 18 year old daughter Wanda. He urged his children to be good Americans and warned them to study, live right, and avoid smoking or drinking. He claimed innocence and said he was trapped by the police.
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Trenton
Wanda
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Hitler speech gets mixed U S reaction in Capitol
Washington reports that Adolf Hitler’s Reichstag address drew no backing from Congress. Senators Capper Herring and Representative Jarman commented on NBC radio that Hitler seeks peace on German terms but dangers Britain and France, and that his crimes are finally recognized.
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Congress
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Herring
Iowa
Jarman
Ala
NBC
Britain
France
United States
Hitler
Boy Injured In Fruitful Collision At Main And Green
A small truck loaded with apples hit a bicycle at South Main and Green Streets. D. C. Hill, 16, of 206 Tomlinson Street, was taken to Guilford General Hospital for bruises and cuts but his injuries were reported as slight. Truck driver T. C. Mitchell, Mt. Airy, was arrested on reckless driving. bond set at 50 dollars, he remained jailed. Police said the crash occurred as signals changed and may have involved a caution signal for the bicycle. Koonce's ambulance responded.
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Main Street
Green Street
Koonce
Henry Dabbs Held On Assault Count
Henry Dabbs, 28, of 300 East Russell Street, was arrested by Guilford deputies for engaging in an affray that left Lawrence Bargar with a broken jaw. Bargar is reported in critical condition at a Greensboro hospital. Dabbs faces a simple assault charge and is held on a $1,000 bond.
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East
Russell Street
Guilford
Lawrence Bargar
Sheriff's Office
Greensboro
Dabbs
Couple Fined For Hotel Violation
T V Rochelle age 45 and Louise P Boone age 30 of High Point were arraigned in Municipal court on hotel law warrants. They pleaded guilty to portions of the charge and denied registering as man and wife. Each was fined 25 dollars plus 11.65 court costs, paid in court. Witnesses testified they were arrested together in a Winston Salem hotel room on September 26.
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T. V. Rochelle
Sedgefield
Louise P. Boone
Steele Street
High Point
Horace Haworth
Clifford Frazier
Greensboro
Rochelle
Death of former Aberdeen postmaster A A McKeithan at 74
A. A. McKeithan former Aberdeen postmaster died yesterday at age 74 after living in the city for 45 years. He previously lived in Vass and spent his career serving the community in Aberdeen.
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A. A. McKeithan
Aberdeen
Vass
John Wilkes Found Dead At Cumberland County Farm
Cumberland County farmer John Wilkes, 45, was found shot at his home near Dunn. Coroner W. C. Davis ruled it death by own action.
Mary Elizabeth Deaton Dies After Diphtheria Illness
Mary Elizabeth Deaton six died at home on Julian Avenue after a short diphtheria illness. She was born August 27 1933 and was in first grade at Main Street school. Survivors include parents Doyle and Mabel Smith Deaton sister Wilma brother Doyle Deaton Jr and grandparents J W Deaton and E E Smith. Funeral Friday at 4 pm at home with interment in United Chapel Church cemetery.
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Enterprise
Thomasville
Doyle
Mabel Smith Deaton
Julian Avenue
Main Street
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Doyle Deaton, Jr
J. W. Deaton
E. E. Smith
United Chapel Church
Funeral services set for W H Russell at Suggs Creek Church
W H Russell 86 died at his Seagrove home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 from Suggs Creek Baptist Church in Montgomery County. He leaves seven sons Carl C Russell of Ruston Ronnie L Russell of Alexandria Ernest C Russell of Longview Lane Russell of Meridian Cecil Russell of Asheboro Charlie Russell of Seagrove Clyde Russell of Seagrove and five daughters Mrs C M Ingold Mrs J R Allman Miss Mattie Russell Mrs Bertha Stewart and Mrs W L Flenniken. Randolph County tobacco farmers voted 981 to 110 in favor of marketing control of the 1940 crop signaling a strong pro control shift from last year.
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Asheboro
W. HW. Russell
Seagrove
Suggs Creek Baptist Church
Montgomery County
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Ruston
Ronnie L
Alexandria
Ernest C
Longview
Texas
Lane
Meridian
Miss
Cecil
Charlie
Clyde
C. M. Ingold
Salisbury
J. R. Allman
Mattie Russell
Bertha Stewart
W. L. Flenniken
Randolph
Randolph County
Chandler to resign Monday to become U S Senator
Governor A B Chandler will resign Monday and be appointed United States Senator by Lieutenant Governor Keen Johnson who will succeed him as Kentucky governor. Chandler will fill the seat left vacant by the death of Senator M M Logan early Tuesday.
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Frankfort
A. B. Chandler
United States
Keen Johnson
Chandler
M. M. Logan
FBI Speaker Describes Qualifications at Kiwanis Luncheon
Edward Scheidt of the FBI Charlotte office spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Elwood Hotel lunch about the bureau’s role as a fact finding agency and career path for special agents. He outlined required education, age 25 to 35, health and character standards, training in Washington, and the long interview and testing process. The club announced a nominating committee and an October Ladis Night event, with several guests from Hig Point and Atlanta in attendance.
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Federal Bureau O Investigation
Charlotte
Kiwanis Club
Elwood Hote
Jack W McMahon
Bureau O
Scheidt
FBI
Bureau
Washington
Edgar Hoover
W. L Jackson
T. W. Sprinkle
Arthur Morris
I. Paul Ingh
R. K. Young
E. L. Chitwood
Lee Shaner
Sam Clapp
J. EB. Gibson
Olin W LeBaron
Cecil Wilcox
F Tomlinson
Dr. W. K. McCain
Ray W. Neville
Hig Point
L. D. McMatte
Atlanta
Germans Bombard Belgian Cities In World War I
A World War I dispatch notes October 6, 1914 as German forces bomb Antwerp and Arras while Belgian troops withdraw from Antwerp. The report marks twenty five years since the events and situates the German bombardment in the opening phase of the conflict.
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Associated Press
Antwerp
City
Arras
Tobey to Speak on Neutrality Bill in Radio Address
Senator Tobey of New Hampshire will speak on a neutrality bill in a radio address on NBC at 6 30 p m Sunday. He urges immediate enactment to stop American ships and citizens from entering war zones.
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Tobey
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