Duke Power Opens Defense In City Overcharge Suit
In Greensboro Duke Power Company began presenting evidence in Federal District Court to refute the city of High Point claiming 116 154 dollars in overcharges for resale current. Key witnesses E C Deal and E C Marshall described 1909 arrangements and 1934 contract talks while city officials testified previously. Howard Hughes, fresh from a round the world flight, is planning a high altitude New York to Paris trans Atlantic attempt.
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Duke Power Company
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High Point
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E. C. Deal
Wilkes- Barre
North Carolina Public Service Company
Duke
E. C. Marshall
Charlotte
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Marshall
EB. L. Briggs
Howard Hughes
New York
Paris
Doctor Paid With Bucket Of Pennies
Dr. C. H. Phillips, dean of Thomasville's medical profession, accepted a bucket of pennies as payment for delivering a baby at the Perry home on Hagood Street. The pennies counted to $27.89 after two years of saving, then went to the bank for counting.
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C. H. Phillips
Thomasville
Phillips
Ervin E. Perry
Hagood Street
Perry
Dr. Phillips
Officers widen search for escaped murderess
The report notes an escape from a hospital where Mrs Judd resembled a pictured woman. Governor Jones says the patient fought delusions of persecution after 18 months of declining mental health. Police remain mystified by the escape as ward doors and mesh windows suggest security was intact.
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Judd
Finns Balk On Soviet Demands After Paasikivi Visit
After a two day visit Prime Minister Paasikivi and Finnish officials, including Finance Minister Tanner, met foreign representatives as Moscow reportedly pressed for unfortified Aaland Islands and concessions on Gulf islands. Erkko called the reports unfounded while Finland limits money exports to 3000 markkas. Russian submarines bound for Tallinn, and Finnish blackout measures leave only dim lights with a complete tent blackout planned for tomorrow night.
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Viano Tanner
Moscow
Russia
Aaland Islands
Gulf of Finland
Feign
Elias Erkko
Finland
Tallinn
Gulf of
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Quiet French Front Describes Night Amid Maginot Preparations
French communique says the night was quiet apart from bad weather. Authorities offer voluntary civilian evacuation for Nancy about 40 miles behind the fortifications. only 57 of 120000 residents have availed themselves. In the rear, Polish and Czech recruit armies are in training.
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Nancy
High Point Man Sentenced on Prohibition Violation
Luther Cox of High Point was convicted in Guilford Superior Court on a prohibition law violation and sentenced to six months on the roads.
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Luther Cox
High Point
Guilford Superior Court
Chamberlain flags Soviet Nazi plot against empire
In a wartime address Chamberlain accuses Germany of aggression and deception. He cites von Ribbentrop, warns Britain will not be deceived, and notes Henderson’s report on Polish ambitions while inviting Russia for understanding and collaboration.
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Hull explains City of Flint status as other ships face weather and war
Secretary Hull outlined the legal position and noted the City of Flint case remains unclear. He said Russia may have interned the ship or it may be in prize court considerations, with no definitive German or Soviet actions confirmed. An embassy representative to Murmansk was authorized to talk with the crew. travel estimated at two days.
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City of
Flint
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State Department
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Berlin
Russia
Germany
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Powell Addresses Thomasville Rotary Club
Dr. Howard Powell former Asheboro pastor and new Charlotte Dilworth church appointee spoke at the Thomasville Rotary Club noon meeting on The Total Meaning of Life. He urged embracing life fully and credited others for good deeds despite bad days. A tribute honored Rev. Cornelius Pickens as he leaves Thomasville for Charlotte area ministry.
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Howard Powell
First Methodist Church
Asheboro
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Cornelius Pickens
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Lambeth
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New Provisions Aim to Shield U S Flag in War
Debates over Tobey's flag protection plan spark heated exchanges in the Senate with Barkley Norris Borah and Taft weighing penalties and jurisdiction. House leaders plan to send the Senate neutrality bill to a joint committee and push final action by next week as Bankhead forecasts liberal debate.
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Taft
Ohio
Austin
Norris
Ind
Neb
Borah
Idaho
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Senate House Conference Committee
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Tex
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Mich
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British Resolve and Luftwaffe Strikes Mark Wartime News
Britain reports growing blockade success as German pocket battleships roam the Atlantic. Air raid warnings to be issued only when an attack is probable. RAF losses rise with 18 airmen killed and 14 missing, totaling 100 dead and 91 missing. Eden vows to win the war and the peace that follows.
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Germany
Kingsley Wood
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Royal Air Force
Dominions
Anthony Eden
VESSEL TO LEAVE MURMANSK AFTER REPAIR
The piece notes a Soviet vessel to depart Murmansk after repairs following an Atlantic boarding by a prize crew. It also covers German press reaction to Britain's contraband list and Goebbels urging Britain to change course or face consequences, calling Britain’s methods piracy and warning of wide fallout.
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Russia
Britain
Germany
Paul Joseph Goebbels
der Angriff
Moscow
USSR protests contraband and shipping disputes over City of Flint
The Soviet government objects to British and German actions around the freighter City of Flint bound for British ports with a contraband cargo including tractors. Berlin and Moscow dispute the ship's seizure and cargo status while Potemkin condemns food and essentials being treated as war contraband. A separate note estimates a 3 percent retail tax would match gasoline tax revenue if applied nationwide.
Fourteen Diphtheria Cases Reported in Thomasville
Miss Ella Dorsett health nurse reported fourteen diphtheria cases in Thomasville over recent weeks and sixty in the county for the year. She urged Schick tests followed by immunization and cautioned that the Thomasville rise is not alarming but precautions are needed.
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