Roosevelt warns of power shortage if war comes
President Roosevelt designates a war emergency power committee to study electric supply and methods to ensure nationwide power in wartime. Members include Louis Johnson Frederic DeLane Basil Manly Harold Ickes Ames Edison and William Douglas. He seeks definite ways such as enabling legislation and appropriations. Hopkins and Governor Olson discussed war relief and western farm issues.
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William B. Ardery
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Roose
Louis Johnson
Frederic A. DeLane
National Resources
Basil Manly
Fed- 1 Power Commission
Harold Ickes
Inte
Nation- 1 Power Policy Committee
Ames Edison
Secrery
Navy
William Duglas
Securities Comfission
Mittee
Wer Commission
Roosevelt Te
Harry Hopkins
WPA
Hopkins
White House
Esterday
Elmerson
Minnesota
Orthwestern Politico
Endurance Record For Planes Is Set
A yellow plane set a new endurance record for small craft, flying nearly four days and hours after taking off from New York State Fair grounds. Merrill Phoenix and Harold Allen, piloting, landed on Ondaga Lake after a forced water landing while a sparkplug change blocked view for Allen. The craft reportedly sustained 63 hours and 64 minutes in the air, beating the previous mark, with officials noting an official confirmation was likely.
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Racuse
N. Y
Ondaga Lake
Merrill Phoenix
Allen
Koenix
Howard Ward
The
Light
Taffic
Alcohol to blame for half of August arrests in Thomasville
Thomasville police report for August shows 120 total arrests, 60 linked to liquor. Among specific cases 37 drunkenness, 2 intoxicated disorderly acts, 12 liquor law violations, 1 drunk driving, with remaining arrests for non support, assault, motor vehicle violations, reckless driving, prostitution, and other offenses.
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Thomasville
Police Department
Tomasville
F. C. Smith
R. M. Cooksey
World's Largest Copper Deposit Located in Arizona
A report notes the world's largest copper ore body is located in the state of Arizona, highlighting its scale and significance for mining and regional industry.
Major Fletcher Sets Tone for Wage-Hour Enforcement
Major A L Fletcher says enforcement will be cooperative not punitive as he leaves North Carolina to head the national wage hour compliance division. He cites NRA breakdown as lesson and expects constitutional tests. Senator Bailey forecasts unconstitutionality within months.
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Major Fletcher
Henry Averill
Raleigh
A. L. Fletcher
North Carolina
NRA
Josiah William Bailey
Ohio Governor defies Social Security Board over pension grants
Governor Martin L. Davey accused the Social Security Board of blocking federal old age pension funding and warned the board it would be cruel to cut off aid. The hearing examined alleged political influence in Ohio’s administration and favoritism in requests for aid. Ohio had received its September allotment as the dispute continued.
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Washington
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Social Security Board
Davey
A. J. Altmeyver
Altmeyer
Frank Bane
Fairley presides over N C Synod session in Greensboro
Dr. W. M. Fairley of Raeford, newly elected moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina, presided at the 125th annual session in Greensboro. Rev. J. A. Jones led devotional exercises. Addresses were given by Rev. Harry H. Bryan and Dr. W. Thompson. Retiring moderator Dr. J. Rupert McGregor urged higher effort. Rev. R. BE. McClure of New Bern named assistant clerk.
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Greensboro
W. M. Fairley
Raeford
Presbyterian Synod of
Union Seminary
Richmond
Church of the Covenant
R. Murphy Williams
J. Rupert McGregor
Burlington
Midnight Oil On Hold Delays Salem School Opening
Salem Illinois district postpones start of classes for one week after an oil well was brought onto school grounds yesterday. District officials say the building will not open today as planned due to the new drilling on site.
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Associated Press
Salem
Ill
Stirn weiss and McAfee topics stir Raleigh chatter
In Raleigh Henry Averill reports Stirnweiss stomach troubles and McAfee warts dominate talk as speculation grows over Duke star McAfee missing the season. Chapel Hill reportedly did not send Stirnweiss to Duke Hospital, with debate over needed surgery. State Fair premiums offer $1750 across top four places.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill
Raleigh
Stirnweiss
McAfee
Duke
Blue Devil
Bob Thompson
Chapel Hill
Duke Hospital
Durham
Stirnweise
North Carolina Governor Noted for Prince Albert Wear
The News Office of the Department of Conservation and Development notes that Governor Clyde R. Hoey is the only governor in the country who wears a Prince Albert on all occasions.
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North Carolina
Department of Conservation and Development
Clyde R. Hoey
North Carolina Items Highlight Industrial Output
A News Office release notes Durham accounts for a quarter of U S cigarette production and over 50 brands come from two leading local firms. Tarboro hosts the nation’s only municipally owned milk plant, run with local cooperation. The state also houses the largest ax handle factory despite not leading in timber.
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North Carolina
Durham
Tarboro
Southport Seacoast anglers seek autumn puppy drum sport
From Southport comes word that while deep sea fishermen chase large game, local devotees paddle out for the autumnal sport of nigger fishing. Congressman J Bayard Clark praises the activity which he loves above all others. It involves fishing for small channel bass known locally as puppy drum with cane pole cork and line.
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Southport
J. Bayard Clark
Hall to resign if court orders certifying Burgin
Warren W. Hall announces he will resign from the state board of elections if the Supreme Court orders it to certify W. C. Burgin as the Eighth District Congressional nominee. The remark echoes Chairman W. A. Lucas who said the board will not certify results when fraud and corruption are suspected.
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Warren W. Hall
Charlotte
State Board of Elections
Supreme Court
W. C. Burgin
W. A. Lucas
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
New England Seafaring Exhibit at 1939 World’s Fair
A 135 foot sailing vessel with 130 foot masts anchors at a New England wharf as part of a joint exhibit by New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut for a New England presentation at the New York World’s Fair of 1939. The display includes a merchant warehouse and a two story building reflecting the era when New England seafarers drew global admiration.
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New York
New England
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connec*’*ut
Cardinal Hayes Remembered as Charitable Leader in New York
The death of Patrick Cardinal Hayes prompted citywide mourning as flags flew at half staff and crowds filled St Patrick's Cathedral. Mayor LaGuardia ordered official mourning while worshippers gathered to honor the cardinal famed for his extensive benefactions.
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New York
LaGuardia
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Politics Shift to Dixie Races
Washington reports national attention turns to Maryland and Georgia Democratic senate primaries as President Roosevelt backs defeating Tydings and George. Maryland votes Sept 12 among Tydings Lewis Hungerford. Georgia on Sept 14 tests Roosevelt’s stance with George and other candidates. Maine also votes soon with governor and House races.
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Washington
Nevada
Maryland
Georgia
Roosevelt
Millard E. Tydings
Walter F. George
Tydings
David J. Lewis
Arthur Hungerford
Baltimore
George
Lawrence Camp
United States District Attorney
Eugene Talmadge
W. McRae
Atlanta
Maine
House of Representatives
Sparrow Family Daughters Married in Virginia Beach
The Sparrow family of Virginia Beach counts three married daughters. Mia notes Thornton Sparrow Jace wed C Swann of Virginia Beach, Irene married KR Bugg also of Virginia Beach, and Louise tied with Jack Martin of Philadelphia.
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Virginia Beach
Sparrow
Mia
Thornton Sparrow
Jace
C. Swann
Irene
KR. A. Bugg
Louise
Jack Martin
Philadelphia
Campaign Innovation Seattle Candidate Sells Branded Cakes
Carl Broome seeks the Democratic nomination for state senator. He promotes his campaign with hot cakes sold at his restaurant branded Carl Broome for Senator. The scene combines politics with local dining as voters encounter his literature.
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Seattle
Carl Broome
Broome
Fisherman survives after salmon is shot in river rapids
Idaho Falls report says Boyd Clayton wrestled a 12 pound salmon near the Salmon River rapids. Policeman Paul Crowder fired to stop the fish from dragging Clayton toward dangerous rapids. the animal fought hard but was shot to prevent death.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Boyd Clayton
Salmon
Paul Crowder
Clayton
Benny Rosenfeld Seeks Name Change to Winston Mc Guire
Chicago Benny Rosenfeld filed a petition in circuit court to change his name to Winston Mc Guire citing his occupation as a violinist in an Irish orchestra.
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Chicago
Benny Rosenfeld
Winston McGuire
Benny
Drunk Driver Sentenced In Municipal Court
Charlie Turner of Thomasville was found guilty on drunken driving driving without a license speeding and liquor law violations. He received 69 days for drunken driving and 30 days for each other count. Alton Vestal got 60 days for aiding and abetting drunken driving and 30 days for liquor law violation. Both appealed to the superior court.
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Thomasville
Charlie Turner
C. W Gilliam
Alton Vestal
Theodore F. Harrison
Odell Long
Raymond Gurley
Industrial Directory Reference Book Due Soon in North Carolina
Raleigh September 7 announced a comprehensive industrial directory reference book listing all manufacturing firms and commercial houses in North Carolina. R Bruce Etheridge director of Conservation and Development and Major A L Fletcher retiring labor commissioner stated the work by labor and conservation departments should be ready in about three months for distribution.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
R. Bruce Etheridge
Department of Conservation and Development
A.L. Fletcher
Labor Department
Cecil Kennedy reunion planned for Sunday at Pleasant Grove Methodist
Plans are completed for the Cecil Kennedy reunion to be held Sunday at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Davidson County. The event opens with a 12:30 picnic luncheon, followed by speaking and entertainment. Hammett A. Cecil of High Point serves as president and A. Coke Cecil as secretary. A morning service is scheduled at 11 o'clock.
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Cecil-Kennedy
Pleasant Grove Methodist
Davidson County
Cecil and Kennedy
Lucheon
Hammett A. Cecil
High Point
A. Coke Cecil
Land and people per square mile compare nations
A historical note compares land suitable for cultivation with population density, stating about 100 persons per square mile in the United States and 2400 in Japan, highlighting stark differences in land use and population concentration.
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United States
Japan
Owen-Spivey Reunion Planned at Dover Baptist Church
The Owen-Spivey reunion will be held Sunday September 11 at Dover Baptist Church in Moore County near Ethel. Rev J Jordan and Rev R L Heath will speak. A musical program includes Junior quartet of High Point Calvary Methodist quartet the Liner Trio the Girls quartet of High Point Dover choir and Central Carolina quartet. A memorial service and noon dinner follow.
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Owen-Spivey
Dover Baptist Church
Moore County
Ethel
J. Jordan
R. L. Heath
High Point
Calvary Methodial Quartet
Liner
Girls’ Quartet
Dover Choir
Central Carolina
Sports Roundup Sparks Early Night of Talk and Hints
New York writers dish on upcoming games and matches across major leagues. Topics include Forbes Field seating, Don Budge’s pro-Broadway bets, Michigan State’s football opener against Michigan, October schedules, and comments on coaches and players such as Cliff Melton, Henry Armstrong, Ray Blades, Lou Ambers, Casey Stengel, Ray Dumont, George Sisler, and Harry Hobbs.
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New York
Yanks
Pirates
Forbes Field
Redland Field
Cincinnati
Don Budge
Broadway
Michigan State
Fritz Crisler
Michigan
Quist
Bromwich
Brookes
Phillies
Quakers
Dodgers
Henry Armstrong
Ceferino Garcia
Eddie Mead
Los Angeles
Tom Gallery
Rochester
Ray Blades
Frankie Frisch
Frank
Cardinals
Lou Ambers
Casey Stengel
Ray Dumont
George Sisler
Nebraska
Harry Hobbs
Hastings
Sam Francis
Ruth Dominates in Beantown as Caplin Crew Racks Up Wins
Hymie Caplin and his gang of tin ars return from the coast with ten fights and ten wins. Babe Ruth remains the top baseball figure in Boston as papers hype a Ruth All Star team. With the Giants eliminated, headlines press the shift in glory.
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Hymie Caplin
tin @ars
Babe Ruth
Beantown
Giants
Piedmont League Games Today
Durham visits Charlotte, Richmond plays Norfolk, Rocky Mount at Winston Salem, Portamouth travels to Asheville in a set of Piedmont League matchups.
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Piedmont League
Durham
Charlotte
Richmond
Norfolk
Rocky Mount
Winston-Salem
Portamouth
Asheville
National League matchups list with pitchers and records
National League schedule lists games for Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Derringer 19-10 against Klinger 95. Boston at New York MacPayden 12-6 versus Wittig 1-1. Chicago at St Louis Page 3-3 versus Welland 5-9. Brooklyn at Philadelphia Preasne 11-13 against Mulcahy 7-17.
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Piedmont League
Charlotte
Norfolk
Rocky Mounteseeeens
Richmond
Durham
Ees
Asheville Feteenee
Winston-Salem
American
New York Pros
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
St. Louie
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Atlanta
New Orleans
Nashville
Steer
Memphis
Seeene Evens
Little Rock
Birmingham
Eeneene
Knoxville Seals
Klinger
Derringer
MacPayden
Ve. Wittig
Page
Baseball matchups across four cities prompt tense early-season clashes
New York faces Boston with Ruffing opposing Dickman as Sandras 3 4 bats 20 4. Cleveland visits Detroit to clash Harder 14 9 versus Coffman 2 3. Philadelphia plays Washington Smith 3 10 against Krakauskas 3 4. St Louis travels to Chicago Cox 1 5 versus Lyons 7 9.
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New York
Boston
Sandra
Ruffing
Dickman
Cleveland
Detroit
Extravagnza by Billy Rose for 1929 World’s Fair
A musical extravaganza costing at least 500000 to produce, staged by Billy Rose at the New York World's Fair 1929. It features a modern American theme with songs dances dialogue and large choruses. John Murray Anderson will assist, and the production centers on the 10000 seat Fountain Lake Amphitheater with an island stage.
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New York
Billy Rose
John Murray Anderson
Mr. Rose
Fountain Lake
Orange Voters Decide on Liquor Control in County
Orange county voters went to the polls to decide if a majority favor controlled liquor or strict prohibition. Officials predicted about 3,000 ballots would be cast in Hillsboro on September 7.
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Orange
Hillsboro
N. C
Orange County
Chicago Produce Butter and Eggs Prices Steady
Chicago market report shows butter at 2,674,769 pounds steady with creamery firsis at 88-89 score and prices 2112-23 percent. Eggs 6,960 steady. fresh graded firsis cars 241-4 with other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Saltwater Spray Reaches Inland in Tropical Storms
The article explains that spray from waves generated by tropical cyclones is carried far inland by strong winds, leading to inland saltwater rain events during storms.
Byproducts From Coal Gas Tar Foundrous in Industry
Tar from coal gas serves as the base for over two thousand by products including antiseptics dyes flavors perfumes and mothballs used across chemical industry and consumer goods.
Winchell Roundup From Wartime Newsroom Pokes Fun At Idle Trials
Walter Winchell riffs from a Hitlerland frame on votes and trials. Eleanor Holm frets over missing Weinberg and Dixie Davis testimony while Dewey faces spectators and a long trial. Morgenthau returns from France noting World War loans, and Eyston deflects questions on speed. General Hugh Johnson quips Hitler is a little batty. Dixie Davis jokes about conscience and rheumatism. Babe Ruth longs to play again, while Jimmy Stewart laments Hollywood bachelor hardships.
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Eleanor Holm
Hines
Weinberg
Dixie Davis
Dewey
Henry Morgenthau
U. S. Treasury
France
United States
Samuel
Eyston
Hugh Johnson
Hitler
Babe Ruth
Jimmy Stewart
Hollywood
Stewart
Trees By F C Thomas
Trees are a gift from God and many lovers of nature avoid trimming. The author argues selective pruning can reveal views and improve lawns without harming trees. Systematic trimming can let air and light pass through while preserving the tree’s appearance.
What Causes Epilepsy and Is There a Cure
A free booklet presents opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy. To receive, write to the Educational Division 551 Fifth Avenue New York N Y. Dep S-497.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
N. Vu Dep S-497
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