City Seeks Solution To Traffic Problem
High Point police log long shifts as 1023 Army units move through the city causing heavy traffic. City Manager Knox and Police Chief Friddle discuss routing with soldiers given priority on Main Street while civilians wait. They consider alternate routes via Lexington Avenue to ease congestion and vow city cooperation with the army.
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Fred Snider
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Thomasville
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Lexington Avenue
Hot dogs rise in price across High Point
Rising living costs hit the hot dog trade as High Point dealers raise the five cent item to seven cents overnight. Purveyors cited a wholesale price jump from 20 to 30 cents per pound, saying the move was necessary though met with complaints from consumers.
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High Point
Police shift relief after long watch ends at noon
Lington’s police force, bleary-eyed after serving continuously since 11 p.m. last night, were relieved this afternoon about 12:30 p.m. Sergeant W. E. Kiger’s shift was called to duty two hours early to work with the crew on duty from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Crowds Welcome Free Gas Cooking School Opening
Crowds filled the Center Theatre for the four day free Gas Cooking School hosted by The Enterprise. Miss Mary Anne Kidd led sessions on nutrition and cooking science while attendees, many newcomers, asked questions and collected free recipe sheets and gifts from local sponsors.
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Congress weighs changes to neutrality act this week
FR reports White House aides expect two conferences to decide if a limited modification or full repeal of the neutrality law will occur. Hull urges the president to go all the way in revising the act and Willkie supporters say he backs relaxing the law, arguing it never should have been enacted.
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Churchill on war prospects and supply lines in 1942
Churchill warned the war could last through 1942 with a serious air shortage for the enemy but noted Britain’s improved shipping and food reserves. He said Germany could strike Britain, Africa, and Spain if Russia defends, and urged intensified anti U boat measures plus Allied support from the United States and Russia to hold the line.
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Nile
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Furniture wages set in timber and furniture industries
The document outlines wage minimums for furniture related work. Plywood or veneer based furniture parts fall under the furniture sector with a 40 cent per hour minimum, while other timber products stay at 35 cents.
Nelson Battleship In Mediterranean Action Report
A 1925 news item notes the British battleship Nelson and escort shadowed a convoy in the Central Mediterranean. It states Italians lost 12 aircraft while British forces lost three fighters and saved two crews. The Italians claimed a bow torpedo hit on the Nelson.
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Itatians
Negro girl arrested on charge of larceny
Mildred Walls, 16, of Tudor Street, was arrested on a larceny charge after allegedly stealing a wrist watch valued at $29.50 from her employer, Mrs. N. W. Williams, and hiding it in an upstairs shoe. The incident followed her starting work the previous afternoon.
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Tudor Street
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Petroleum laxative claims from Frere and Prunel line
A dated advertisement promotes Prunel as a scientific laxative emulsion of mineral oil and phthalein that softens stool, lubricates the intestine, and stimulates muscle action for easier bowel movements. It markets Pread and Prawel variants, with price 60 cents or one dollar, and guarantees refunds through listed local pharmacies.
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