Unfit officers being called from the U S Army
Edward E. Bomar reports a large army shakeup since the Louisiana war games with field officers from second lieutenants to major generals relieved and many more likely to go. The removals target those deemed incapable of maintaining discipline and effective troop handling as war plans shift top command and morale concerns arise. General George C. Marshall leads the reshuffle under directions from army commanders and Major General Lesley J. McNair amid caution to avoid political fallout.
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Edward E. Bomar
Washington
Army
Itern War Department
France
Blois
War Department
George C. Marshall
Stimson
Marshall
Lesley J. McNair
Army General Headquarters
Crabtree blocks church electrification over $500 land-right fee
Rural Electrification officials report Orange County landowner Crabtree refuses to grant a right of way to Mount Hermon Church for lighting, demanding $500 to be paid by the church. Despite being near Duke Power lines, and near multiple distribution routes, all efforts to gain access fail. The dispute prompts questions about route options and landowner leverage amid a dramatic local standoff.
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Henry Averill
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Orange County
Crabtree
Mount Hermon
REA
Duke Power Company
Murder in Paradise Lake Remains a Cold Case
Mary and Denny uncover tensions surrounding Herbert Cord’s murder at Paradise Lake. Maudie May hints at a hidden suspect while Mary recalls old feuds and diary clues. A second assault on Misa Miller Merrs weaves into the plot as the town reels.
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Ethera Hinde
Herbert Cord
Wary O
Seaplevin
Cord
Io Paradise
Tod
Jeanie Deumis
Elly Reorter
Enar
Mou Mary
Denali
Thake
Ming Millie
Chris Cordes
Denny
John Antler
Maudie
Peaceful Paradise Lake
Marcy
Millie
McCool
Carolina Ramblers drama and politics mix in Raleigh report
The Raleigh segment notes a Carolina football moment causing amusement as a proxy ramble from the dressing room disrupts the game. It cites officials including R O Self and Broaddus Glover, references a Georgia Tech Notre Dame clash, Fair week gossip, and Governor Broughton plans including Alvin York appearance, plus remarks on the Supreme Court clerk pay and a naval training school at Fort Caswell.
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Graham
Carolina Squad
R. O. Self
Utility Commission
Broaddus Glover
Raleigh
J. M. Grainger
State Rea
University of North Carolina
Georgia Tech
Carolina
Rams
Georgia
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Ed Murray
Bunn Frink
Nautical Academy
Southport
Navalj
Fort Caswell
Boddie, Ward
Josephus Daniels
Woodrow Wilson
Legionnair
American Legion
Vets
Ambassador Daniels
Legion
Paris
J. Melville Broughton
Statesville
Alvin York
North Carolina
Henry Grady
Person Superior Court
Roxboro
Broughton
Huey Long
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Huey
Shortest Biblical Chapter Psalm 117 Highlights
Psalm 117 from the King James Bible is noted as the shortest chapter in the Bible. It is also the middle chapter, positioned after 594 chapters and before 594 others, marking a unique placement in the canonical sequence.
Thomasville Prepares Welcome for 125 Soldiers Week End
Thomasville plans to entertain 125 soldiers over the weekend with a first annual horse show and parade. The parade begins at 1 30 Saturday, followed by speeches and the show with over 300 horses entered. The East Main Street recreational center will host the soldiers and house many overnight guests, with local families asked to provide rooms or bedding as space tightens.
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Thomasville
Harry Browne Finch
East Main Street
Finch
Mississippi River name through ages and oil as butter substitute
The article traces four spellings of the Mississippi River from Meche-scbe to Michispe to Misisipi before settling on the current form. It notes oil pressed from walnuts being used as a butter substitute in Bulgaria.
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Mississippi
Mississippi River
Laval
Labade
Marquete
Bulgaria
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