Newell Jonas and Newell Lead County Campaign Tour
A county tour through Lexington and nearby towns featured speakers Jonas and Newell criticizing economic programs and county governance. They urged voter support for county officials including Walser for sheriff Swing for register of deeds Jackson for clerk of court Myers for coroner and several candidates for county commissioners. A barbecue followed at the golf course.
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Newell
PWA
WPA
McCrary
Davidson
Board of County Commissioners
Lexington
Denton
Silver Hill
Healing Springs
Southmont
L. ©. Walser
Clarence T. Swing
Register of Deeds
J. T. Jackson
H. T. Myers
Ben F. Green
Robert Rabb
Carl M. Ward
BE. F. Mendenhall
Alex Garner
Boy Reads Mother's Mind Through E B S P Cards
On January 5 a boy named Bo stunned researchers by correctly identifying symbols on E B S P cards used at Duke University to test psychic ability. His scores averaged high across many decks, then fell after thyroxin treatment reduced his apparent extrasensory performance.
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EB. S&s. P
Europe teeters as mobilization spreads amid Czech crisis
As Hitler demands on Czechoslovakia stir fears, nations mass troops and evacuations. Mussolini proclaims a bloc with Germany while diplomats rush capitals and Sudeten border clashes rise. The West eyes Prague while Britain and France brace for possible war.
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Hitler
Prague
Czechoslovakia
den Syrovy
Easrel
Chamberlain
Britain Presents Sudetenland Demands to Czechoslovakia
London reports Britain laid Germany peace terms before Czechoslovakia with no immediate pressure for acceptance and moved toward war readiness. Hitler demands transfer of the Sudetenland by October 1 and expansion of guarantees to Hungary and Poland.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Chamberlain
Godesberg
Hitler
Sudetenland
Czechoslovakia
Fuehrer
Hungary
Poland
Balle
Neutrality in America Nears Supreme Test
The nation weighs armament plans including 8000 extra regulars, stronger National Guard, and reserve officer training funds. Provisions also authorize the second of six new air bases possibly in Alaska, while navy requests remain separate. Admiral Leahy classifies certain items as essential.
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Congress
Alaska
Navy
Wiliam D. Leahy
Reynolds urges neutrality if war comes to Europe
Asheville Sept 24 Senator Robert R Reynolds told the American Business clubs convention that the United States should remain neutral if war comes to central Europe. He called Hitler a pushover man and doubted Russia would join a major conflict. The banquet closed the district convention with Joe Monaghan elected district governor and other officers named for North and South Carolina and the District of Columbia.
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Europe
United States
Robert R. Reynolds
George Vanderbilt Hotel
Hitler
Reynolds
England
France
Belgium
Russia
North Carolina
South Carolina
District of Columbia
Joe Monaghan
Washington
James B. Lovelace
High Point
Albert Moffitt
Charlotte
Pitt Alabama and Gophers Lead Grid Heap
The story notes a 12 12 tie for Pitt and Virginia while Duke defeats VPI 18 0 NC State beats Davidson 19 7 Army and Navy win easily Cadets roll Wichita 32 0 and Navy defeats Williams Mary 26 0 in a decisive college football roundup.
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Virginia
Duke
N. C. State
Davidson
Army
Navy
Wichita
Williams& Mary
Equal Day and Night Across Earth on Two Dates
The article notes that along the equator days and nights remain equal year round and that on March 2 and September 22 the lengths of day and night are equal worldwide.
Duke Triumphs 18 to 0 Over VPI in Southern Conf Battle
Duke University’s Blue Devils defeated Virginia Polytechnic Institute 18 to 0 in a Southern Conference game at Greensboro. Duke scored in the third and final periods after a tight first half, with O’Mara and Ruffa among key contributors as Duke’s defense held firm against Demuro and the VPI attack.
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Demuro
Cy Hennis
Surore
Blue Devils
Dukes
Tipton
Spangler
Vv. FP. LI
O'Mara
Dan Hill
Omara
Virginians
Bill Bailey
Killian
Jap Davis
Ita
Frank Oliver
Albert Traynham
Demure
Archie Cameron
Frank Pierce
Anthony Ruffa
Harry Welch
Ruffa
Wesley McAfee
Tom Maloney
A Family Dictator to Compel Mother's Health Care
Olive Roberts Barton argues that women in families suffer health neglect due to finances and social roles. She urges doctors and families to intervene and prioritize medical care over trifles such as a desired car, noting mothers often bear the burden of caregiving without sufficient support.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Tle
Glenola reaches Amateur Loop semi with 5 3 win
Glenola ousts Harriss Covington 5 to 3 to reach the city championship semi final. H Davis led Glenola with three of six hits while C Davis drove in a run. Cox details note Glenola will play Hayworth Toll and Panel Wednesday at Highland Park for a spot in the final.
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Harriss-Covington
Thornton
Harris-Covington
Davis
C. Davis
H. Davis
Burge
Hayworth
Toll and Panel
Highland Park
Triangle
Richmond Downs Maryland 19-6 in opener
Richmond University defeats Maryland 19 to 6 in a Southern conference season opener. Arthur Jones and Letty Lawless sparked the attack with fast running and ground gains, as Jim Meade of Maryland scored on a punt return but Richmond answered with quick strikes and two third quarter scores.
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Arthur Jones
Letty Lawless
Richmond University
University of Maryland
Jim Meade
Maryland
Richmond
Meade
Merrick
Lawless
Jones
State Fair Admission Free for North Carolina School Children
Raleigh Sept 24 North Carolina school children will enter the State Fair free on Friday Oct 14. Dr J B Dorton general manager says 900000 school tickets will be distributed in two weeks through superintendents. Wake County children admitted free on opening day to ease crowding. Young North Carolinians day highlights include races auto events and nightly entertainment.
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Schoo
Dr. Dorton
North Carolina
Wake County
Lucky Teter
Hell
Aena
Mrs Eliza G Wyer Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Eliza Garrison Wyer widow of L D Wyer died at her daughter’s home in High Point after a long illness. Born May 16, 1857 in Davidson County, she leaves four daughters and a son in law across High Point Winston Salem and Kerneraville, 24 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at 11 o clock from Sandy Grove M E Church. The body will be taken to the home of J A Reece in Winston Salem this afternoon.
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L. D. Wyer
Ruff Hayworth
High Point
Wyer
Davison County
J. W
Ma Mathes Garrison
Parr Bee
W. Clodfelter
High
High Pols
J. A. Reece
Wiston-Salem
Ruffin Hayworth
Willis Garrison
Pinehurst
G. W. Yokley
Kerneravii
Sandy Grove M. BE. Church
Winston-Sale
VOLS ROUT SEWANEE 26 TO 3 IN OPENING GAME
Tennessee overpowering Sewanee Tigers 26 to 3 before 15000 fans at Knoxville. George Cafego and Bob Foxx starred with a 30 yard run and a 62 yard drive setting the pace. Captain Bowden Wyatt recovered a punt for a TD and Cheek Dylan scored on a 16 yard plunge.
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Tenn
Tenessee
Sewanee Tigers
Tennessee
George Cafego
Bowden Wyatt
Willi Cochrane
Wanee
Case
Fullre
Joe Wallen
Starng
Val
Cheek Dylan
Tige
California Bears rally to beat St Marys Gaels 12 7
In Berkeley California opened its 1938 season with a 12 to 7 comeback victory over St Marys Gaels before a 60 000 strong crowd. The Gaels led most of the game and missed two early field goals before a late punt miscue from Gael captain Jerry Dowd set up a Bears score and the decisive touchdown.
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Jerry Dowd
Gael
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