London Trade Hope Amid War Fears Expert Sees No War
Roger W Babson reports optimistic London view on Europe crisis with trade hopes hinged on avoiding war. He notes English confidence in Chamberlain’s Czech settlement and a willingness to do business with Germany while fearing Mussolini, Russia, and potential shifts in alliance. He urges U.S. backing of England as a defense and questions France’s colonial future. Russia appears to aim at fomenting conflict.
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Roger W. Babson
London
Chamberlain
England
Germany
Italy
Mussolini
Great Britain
France
United States
North America
America
Russia
Geneva
Fragmentary remark on political aims and hopes
The text expresses a belief that a person desires a great war between democratic and fascist nations and that she will take steps to influence events. The fragment hints at aggressive intent and strategic involvement in international conflict.
Stock Mart Posts strongest Saturday sprint in months
Strong rails aided by steels rubbers coppers and specialties spurred stocks on their fastest Saturday rally in over three months. The Associated Press 60 stock average rose 0.6 to 52 a new high since Oct 9 1937 with broad gains and heavy turnover amid improving business hopes and Munich peace optimism.
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Frederick Gardner
New York
Munich
Associated’ Press
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Southern Railway
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Kennecott
American Smelting
U. S. Rubber
Chrysler
Sears Roebuck
Douglas
Optimism in Markets as Czech Issue Clears Path to Growth
The Czech settlement lifts odds for a business boom in America this winter and aids Europe’s slump recovery. Investors hear favorable signals from London political mood and expect stronger stocks and bonds with profits likely in the fall and Christmas seasons.
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London
America
Europe
United States
Asheboro Woman's Club Plans Explores Year Ahead
Asheboro Woman's Club opens its fall meeting with a program on Caroline Gordon life and works led by Mrs. James R. Painter. The group plans a county health certification drive, venereal disease clinic updates, a forthcoming Asheboro Cook Book fundraiser, and ongoing club projects.
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Asheboro
James R. Painter
Caroline Gordon
Woman's College
Greensboro
Alex Maury
Liberty
J. A. Spence
Ways and Means
Women’s Clubs
U S Air Raid Defense Fails In First Test
Washington reports that Army anti aircraft defenses near Fort Bragg failed to stop simulated night raids. Tests show bombers reached targets at 16 000 to 20 000 feet while searchlights and guns struggled to spot them. Coast artillery officers say costly defenses may deter cities or forts, with a 200 mile warning net planned and 2 000 civilian plus 1 000 troops involved.
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Washington
North Carolina
Barcelona
Hankow
Canton
Fort Bragg
Air Corps
Martini
Langley Field
Fort Bragg Air Base
Coast Artillery
Mammoth Marine Hippodrome brings sea oddities to town
The Sea Tiny mermaid and Mammoth Hippodrome arrive by coast railway car for a one day exhibit near Southern station on West Point Avenue. From 1 30 to 6 30 pm and 9 pm to 1 am the car hosts ocean terrors including a 68 ton whale and giant octopus along with Freida Dustmic and a London Flea Circus. Admission ten cents.
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Hippodrome
Littl Freida
Marvel
Cleveland
Obie
Freida
London
West Point Avenue
Green light aid helps dispatch planes on approach
An announcement described a frosted glass screen showing a tiny speck of green light that directs airline dispatchers to approaching planes. In the United States motorists paid about 980 million dollars in gasoline taxes by June 1938, more than doubling 1929.
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United States
Amphibian plane with Zeppelin style drive developed
A new amphibian aircraft features a Zeppelin-type propeller drive connected to a 126 hp engine housed in the hull via an extension shaft. The craft has a 40 foot wingspan and a 26 foot overall length.
Don England Police Move to Train Animals for Road Safety
Don England police launch a free school to train animals for better behavior to reduce dogs causing traffic incidents by wandering into streets unexpectedly amid concerns over road safety.
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Don
England
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