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The Nome daily nugget., 1936-09-24
Weather Today
 GU. s. Weather Bureau ]

Unsettled and rainy weather prevailed over Western Alaska this morning while generally fair skies were the rule over the east ern division of the Nome-Fair- banks airway. Heavy rains oc- cured over southeastern Alaska during the past twenty-four hrs. Fair weather prevails through out the Pacific Coast States.
 Temperatures are near normal in most sections of Alaska and changes were not important dur ing the past "A hours.
 Barometric pressure continues low over Alaska with a deep center charted about 200 mil es south of Dutch Harbor. This pressure distribution will likely continue the weather unsettled in this locality with no great amount of rainfall.
 The lowest temperature at Nome last night was 39 and the highest yesterday 30. Rainfall .O2 for 24 hours ending at 8 am.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-09-24

Phyllis Beauty 5ilcppe $ now sItuatest In IS new location next door 70 Seafferr Aprs.. on the cor Ter 5f Second Ave. and Hunter Way.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-09-24

Some of the boys taking walk may find that Will liam Allen White the Eroporia Kansas editor is more than half right He wants to welcome them into the Republican party but with slightly crossed fingers. They ean expect title more in the enemy camp
 We n tne north get She improved business picture readily when recall that in 1882 red salmon was selling at 5l25 dozen and today t is $225-Ex
 Because 2 Polish family objected Australia ZOO officials hastily changed bears from "Kosciu-- sko' t6 Polar hut t still seems named after Pole.
 Utah slayer, given his choice Of death by hang ing or shooting has yet indicated preference If the authorities insist though, he'll probably take sene decay
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-09-24
BY THEIR DEEDS. YE
New York WnrId-TaLegranl


 (New York WorId-Taegram)
 We were pleased co hail as bold and progressive statesmanship the wire which Governor Landon sent to the Republican convention saying that he proposed to extend the merit system the federal government to include every position in the administrative service below he rank of assistant secretaries of major depart ments and agencies and the entire Postofee De- oartment.'
 Here, thought IS at last a candidate for Presi- dent who believes do that public servants should be chosen for their fitness and not basis of soois
 So t. quite let-down for D read n the Bait more Sun dispatch written from Topeka oy Paul W Ward. Here are 3 few excerpts from MT. Wards ar ticles-
 Research showed that lis I.andons) own State das no civil service system at all although, according State officials law providing for one has been the Kansas statute books since before the war.
 No Governor. ..4... has ever seen fit to appropr.- ate sufficient funds to put the law IT operation Once -. $500 was appropriated to pay the salary of q clerk for that purpose.
 Under Governor Landon there has been no appropriation at all and the civil service law remains imperative"
 e.. there are no competitive examinations for State joos and department heads fix the salaries of their
 Judged by appearances, there is as much or more superAuous help-relatvely-in the State House here in any of the New Deal agencies at Washington Tn nearly two weeks of travelling from office to another in the Kansas capitol persons were encountered who
  of offices.
 All posts appear to be filled on patronage basis. Leaders in both the Republican and Democratic camp said there is general housecleanng whenever there is change of administration
 When q Democrat Ed Powers, who was elected State Auditor died last September Landon appointed Republican, George Robb, to the post and Powers appontees were at once replaced by Republican job holders"
 The Governor might do we'll to remember that re- form, like charity, begins at home
 Taking of ingerprnts from cloth is called the latest advance in scientific crime detention. pioneer in the field then, is a local mother of five-year-od.
 "Karlof wore 62 pounds of makup in Franken- stein The record may day be shattered if George Arss ever plays Il Duce and has to achieve that chin.
 Lunberacks in Idaho want clean sheets once week. Whats become of those mighty of the great north woods we hear about in film and story?
 If the weather holds all summer and word gets around in the States won't be able to keep em out of Alaska next season
 The anticipated heaven-sent benefits of Doc Town sends oldage pension scheme promise to become for gotten manna.-Buffalo Courer-Express.
 As to Detroits Black Legion what is to be expect ed of organization whose chief official is called the Supreme Goon?'-Chicago News
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
Cotton Checks Will Be
Mailed On January IS

Washington-AAA officials said
that initial checks for 1885 cotton
subsidy payments probably will be
mailed to farmers January IS.
Although there was nc set date
for mailing the first checks, origi-
nal plans called for first payments
in midi December. The delay was
attributed to technical and clearical
reasons
The AAA has agreed to pay ad-
justment contract signers the diff
ference between II cents a pound
and the average price for cotton on
the date of sale.
Payments will be made only on
cotton sold under producers indi-
vidual Bankhead allotments, and
may not be more than two cents a
pound. The subsidy will be paid
from the so per cent Of the gross
customs receipts set aside for the
AAA. Officials estimated a maxi
mum of $55,O00,000 would be
needed.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
Merchants Saw
Business Good
Forward to Contin-
ued improvement

Encouraged by the excellent bust
ness experienced during the Christ
mas holiday season, Salisbury mer-
chants are looking forward to con-
tinued improvement with the start
of 1896.
Merchants Of the city are much
encouraged by the fine business they
have had for the past month and
are confidently looking forward to
1886.
While the large amount of
money spent in wages by the
Works Progress administration
accounted for much of the increas-
ed volume of December trade, per-
sons in regular channels of bust
ness were spending more freely,
merchants reported.
inventories will occupy much Of
the time of store personnels during
the next few days, but January
clearance sales will start the 1896
business off in the right direction,
it is anticipated.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
Sparrow Co.
Locals Here
oaeorgia Concern
5ves to Salisbury

Ghe Saparcw Garment Company,
manufacturers of "Sararow Frocks"
has opened a plant at 120-122 East
Fisher Street and it has been an
nounced that operation of the plant
will begin Monday morning, .Janu-
airy 6.
Mr.. Samuel Sparrow, owner of
the Sparrow Garment company will
be assisted by his son, Abraham Sa-
parow. From SO to Is people will
be employed, most of whom will be
women. Popular priced wash
dresses will be made.
Mr.. Sparrow is formerly from
Atlanta, Ga. AS he was passing
thorugh Salisbury on a buying trip
to New York, he was favorably
impressed with the city. So much
so in fact that he Immediately set
about making plans to locate here.
1t is hoped that Salisbury will
confirm Mr.. Saparow's faith in it
by cooperating and helping to make
this enterprise a success. The
family has moved here and reside
at 612 Mitchell Ave.
A project that can help the city
and county take care of some of its
unemployed is certainly a welcome
asset to this section.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
-" NE-ENN
10 Million Is
Allotted NYA
Sum Runs Total Releas-
ed For Youth Work
Projects to Twenty
Million

Washington-Approval by Comp
troller General L. R. McCarl of an
additional 100000 900 for the Ma
tional Youth administration has
been announced by Aubrey W. Will
liams, executive director.
The sum brings the total %releas-
ed for youth work projects to $780,
100000, as an initial allotment of
100000 was made November
20.
The money will be apportioned
among the States on the basis of
the number of youths on relief and
will be used for projects falling
within the following classifications:
Youth community development
and recreational leadership; rural
youth development; public service
training projects; and research
projects.
Projects will be selected by State
directors.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
1896 Has Cordial
Reception

In accordance with the Gus
tom, the New Year was greet
ed very cordially by the noise
and fun makers of the city,
with quite a number of watch
parties and other social func-
tons held.
A large crowd attended the
midnight show at the Capitol
theatre where there was plenty
of m~errymaking, throwing of
confetti and enjoyment.
The day was observed as a
holiday by the banks and the
postoffice. The latter made
no deliveries, but kept the
general delivery window open
two hours, from 10 a. m. till
noon.
The infant 1896 inherited
the deepest snow in this section
since 1880, but the rain now
promises to soon clear that
away.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
Frank Porter Graham
Given National Honor

New York-Frank Porter Ora
ham, president of the Univer-
sity Of North Carolina, was among
" Americans to win places on the
New Years roster of "Americans
who deserve the applause of their
countrymen," compiled annually
by 1.-THE Nation" it was learned
here when the honor roll was made
public.
Men and women, chiefly in pol
itical or civic fields, but including
also writer's, scientists, actors and
theatrical producers were chosen.
"In a world in which courage is
at a premium, they have been
courageous said the foreword to
the editorial announcement "they
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
Falls From
Sled, Killed
By Vehicle

A midnight sleighing party end
ed in tragedy here Sunday night
when Thornwell G. Furr, Jr., p,
was thrown from a sled being towed
by his own car, and was instantly
killed when hit by another car,
driven of Maj. w. V. Bowman, of
Hickory, while in the act of rising
from the road.
The accident occurred on West
Innes street extension near the
underpass, the section of the road
being a portion of Highway No. 10
and 80.
Furr's car was being driven by
Beverly Keever, and three sleds
were attached. AT 1895 a. M:
they were going along the highway
when the rear sled, occupied BY
Fur and Jack Garrison, struck +:
rough place in the road, and both
were thrown off.
Two other members of the party
ran back to the scense, and saw
Fur lying in the snow, they told
officers. At that moment, the car
driven by Bowman approached and
a warning was called out. Furr,
it is said, attempted to rise from
the road and apparently jumped
or fell directly into the path of
the car. He was instantly killed.
Coroner DR.. W. L. Tatum, Corp.
oral C. R. Adams of the State
Highway patrol and other officers
investigated and, while no inquest
has been deemed necessary, Bow
man was put under $4,000 bond,
returnable next Monday, pending
further inquiry.
Furr is the only son of Attorney
and Mrs. L. u. FUR, OF South
Jackson street, this city. He was
graduated from Catawba college
this past spring, was president of
the senior class and prominent in
dramatics and other student acti-
vities. Funeral services were held
at the First Presbyterian church
Tuesday morning at II o'clock, and
burial was in the Chestnut Hill
cemetery.
In addition to his parents, he is
survived by two sisters, Misses
Frances and Carolyn Fur, both Of
this city.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03

No definite estimate was forth
coming on the amount of the pay
ments now due.
One official said the total might
be $30,Oo0,000 or $40,00o,O00.
Officials estimated that from IS
to 80 per cent of the 1885 crop
would be moved to market by the
end of this month. The price Of
cotton has averaged between II and
II cents a pound most of this sea-
son.
Payments will be made directly
to farmers from regional offices in
the field, officials said. Each ap-
plication or the subsidy will be act
ed upon as rapidly as possible, they
added.
Officials said forms and blank
contracts for the 1936-1939 cotton
adjustment program r being pre-
pared and sent to the field, and
that the contract sign-up campaign
for next year should begin about
January IS.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
New Manufacturing Plant To Open Here
Parties Held
BY Democrats
To Map Plans

Washington.-A series of Demo-
cratic conferences shaped both the
issues that will occupy the COM
ing session of Congress and the
plans for a PRECEDENT shatfering
curtain-rising tonight.
Some legislators were still some
what stunned by the decision to
dramatize the opening of the
h~oped-for short session by having
President Roosevelt personally pro-
nounce his legislative recommends
lions at the unusual hour of 9 p. M,
before a joint session of the Sen
ate and House.
1t was learned on high authori-
ty that night session, to follow per-
functory formal openings at noon
in each House, was considered of
such significance that it was dis
cussed at last Fridays cabinet
meeting. 1t was preached the day
before that. Who originated it was
not announced, but most authori-
ties had a feeling it was none other
than the President himself.
The motive behind the night ses-
sion plan likewise remained a secret,
unless it was intended to give Mr..
Roosevelt an opportunity to reach a
nationwide audience.
Senator Robinson, the Demo-
cratic floor leader, returned to the
capital during the day and discussed
the opening arrangements with Vice
President Garner. Robinson had
been consulted by telegraph in Ar
kansas and had given the nigh,
meeting idea his APPROVAL. Repub.
lican leaders gave their assent al
a meeting with Garner last night.
As the hysical arrangements wen
ahead for the colorful spectacle t
be staged in the huge House cham
Der, soldiers bonus and neutralit,
proposals, two subjects to receiv
! early congressional attention, be
gan running the preliminary-dis.
cussion gauntlets.
The President had a long talk
with Representative Patman, Dem
ocrat of Texas, author of the in
flationary plan to pay the bonus
with $4,000, 00o,oo of new cur
rency, which was vetoed last ses
sion, giving rise to speculation a
compromise measure may rise out
of the perennial cash payment
struggle.
Representative Vinson, Democrat
of Kentucky, said he hoped to fin
ish drafting tomorrow a new bonus
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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
Navy,
Flying
Force Sought
Demands, In Form Of
Bills, Will Be Placed
Before Incoming
Congress

Washington-Army and Navy
Air Forces second to none in the
world will be demanded of the in
coming Congress-, it has been learn
ed.
Plans to push rapidly forward
with programs to expand the
fighting forces in the air will be
studied this week at conference.
of War and Navy Department Of
ficials with Congressional leaders
Bills are expected to be spon-
sored first by Representative Will
cox (Democrat), of Florida, au-
thor of the air base plan advocat-
ed by the Army and authorized
at the last session. Other legisla.
ton is being shaped up by Repre-.
sentatives McSwain (Democrat), Of
South Carolina, and Vinson demo.
crat), of Georgia, chairman Of thu
House Military and Naval Com
mittees, respectively.
First step in the authorized re.
building of the Army Air Fleet
was taken with the award of con.
tracts for 100 attack ships. The
1885 program comprised 500 plane.
of all categories.
Secretary of War Dern envis-
ages a five-year plan of 500 new
ships each year. These would re-
place approximately 400 ships that
become obsolescent each year, and
in five years double the present
army squadron of 1000 ships.
The Wilcox plan for the Army
includes a string of air bases at
strategic frontier points, includ-
ing one in Alaska, where air ex-
perts agree protection is most es-
sential to prevent possible hostile
action by a Far Eastern power.
The navy calls for 1910 air
ships by 1910. 1t was recommend
ed by Rear Admiral Ernest ]
King, chef of the Bureau of Aero
nautics, along with a warning that
the navy defenses are inadequate
unless supplemented by a larger all
force.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
2-CENT STAMP
A DEFICIT
FARLEY CLAIMS

Washington - Postmaster
General Farley indicated that
any attempt to restore two
cent postage on non-local first
class mail would meet with
his objection.
The rate was raised to three
cents in 1882, and this was ex-
tended by Congress last session
to July l, 1887. Farley said
in his annual report.
"A restoration of the former
two-cent rate at this time
would unquestionably result in
a large deficit, a condition
which the department. is using
its utmost endeavor to avoid"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03

have been intelligent when intel
ligence was sorely needed; either
in public affairs, science or the arts,
they have made a contribution, by
a particular act or in their general
behavior, which is worthy of hon.
orable mention"
The Tar Heel educator was cited
for years of brave, outspoken lead
ership in the State of North Caro-
lima in education and social SER
vice, and especially for his brilliant
address last August at the Williams
town Institute of Human. Rela-
lions in behalf of social control in
the United States and the modern
ization of the constitution.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
Water Soaked Roof
Causes Damage

The water soaked roof of the
Strand Barber Shop on South Main
Street caused right much damage to
the ceiling and the shop fixtures
Wednesday night due to improper
drainage of adjoining buildings.
1t is reported that the shop will
be closed for a few days until re-
pairs can be made. The barber shop
is owned by c. c.. Shipping and the
damage was, estimated at about $50.
Amount of damage to the building
is not known.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
BLONDE BABIES
HAVE EASY TIME
FINDING HOMES

Kansas City-It's been a
record year for blue-eyed ba-
by blondes.
"Of course" Mrs. Mary
Wilson Jones, Kansas City
juvenile court adoption super
visor, said, "it's been a good
year for baby girls, generally
but blondes seem to be the
style just now"
She is ending her busiest
year since 1929-50s infants
placed, thousands of requests
turned down.
Couples say, Give us a
blonde, blue-eyed baby girl,
one that looks like Shirley
Temple When l remind them
that Shirley Temple isn't ex-
actly a baby, their ideas some
times change.
"This year men prefer girls,
but it seems everyone does.
Women like blondes and the
men usually agree, or ask for
redheads. Still there are
enough who want brunettes to
keep our supply exhausted"
Couples seeking a boy usu-
ally want "just a boy"-no
frills.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
F. Hurley
Critically Ill

Friends throughout the State
will learn with regret that J. F.
Hurley. publisher of the Salisbury
Post, is seriously i'll at his winter
home at Lakeland, Fla. News was
received here that Mr.. Hurley's
condition was so critical that his
son, ]. F. Hurley, Jr., business man
ager of the Post, had been called to
his bedside.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03

Oil was discovered in Beaumont,
Texas in 1901 the celebrated
Spindle Top field being at that
tire the greatest gushing" oil
field in the world.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
PROTESTS HIGH RENTALS

Washington-Angered at what
he called almost prohibitive'' rent
ais in Washington, Representative
Deem, Dem. of Georgia, proposed
that the government undertake a
Sums clearance project here and
Guild houses for of Cong
ress, at reasonable, charges.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03
M OVERLOOK
100000 IN LOOT

Madrid - Senior Rodriguez
Senabria was savagely attack
; ed by thieves in Valencia
but he can hardly talk about
it because it makes him laugh
so much. The bandits failed
to find precious stones to the
value of $6O,O0O, which Senior
; Sanabria had in his possession.
The gems were in his trousers
pocket.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03

Wrap the person whose clothing
has caught fire in a blanket rug or
overcoat. he supply of air is thus
cut off, and the fire is sn1othered.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03

w Sn1ngtOn.-W llllouL IIylIiS "
predict what the final outcome will
be, this is a good time to take note
of the major issues with which the
second session of the :74th Congress,
converting on Friday, January 3,
will occupy its time.
1. Immediate payment OF the
Veterans Bonus. The only apar-
ent open question about this is
whether or not the bill as passed
will provide for full cash payment
or for a special issue of bonds.
2. The Townsend old-age pen
sion proposal. This will stimulate a
lot of oratory in both Houses. The
Labor lobby will oppose it. The
best guess is that the Townsend
plan will not be adopted but that
the agitation will result in liberia
lization of old-age benefits under
the Social Security Act, which has
got to be amended in many res
poets, anyway.
3. Lots of talk and some pretty
hot debates on the Frazier-Lemke
Farm Mortgage greenback bill. Lit
tie chance, however, of its passage.
4. Government ownership of
railroads. Again a lot of talk, back
ed by a we'll organized campaign
of the railroad unions in favor of
it. Action of Interstate Commerce
Commission in ordering reducti, I
of railroad passenger rates to two
cents a mile, where they are now
higher than that-which is all over
the East. This will be a demonstra-
ton of the Governments present
power over railroads., and may have
a strong influence in bringing hold
ers of railroad bonds into line for
Government ownership.
NAVY, ARMY
$. The neutrality question will
come up early in the session. The
present temper of Congress is to
strengthen the neutrality laws. The
strong belief prevails that a great
war is rapidly approaching, and
Congress will not be inclined to
trust the State Department alone to
keep us out of it. One outcome of
the wal talk is likely to be liberal
appropriations for a bigger navy.
s. Proposals for increasing the
army strength will be backed by re-
ports that Mexico is planning an
ue-aaad=ourAC Govern-i
ment. This will give strength to
the demand for military defenses
along the Rio Grande.
7. There will be more debate on
proposals to regulate wages and
hours of labor. Outlook is for the
passage of the Walsh Bill, requiring
all concerns selling anything to the
Government to conform to labor
standards established by NRA.
8. Attempts will be made to
straighten out the silver tangle,
probably by mandatory legislation
requiring the Treasury to increase
its purchases and maintain the
world price. The silver policy is
not clearly defined as yet.
9. Amendments to the Housing
Act probably will be made, with
the objective of inducing private
capital to go into large-scale low
cost housing projects. This is in
accordance with the views of Sec
rotary Morgenthau, Director Fahey
of Home Owners Loan Corpora
ton, and Peter Grimm, housing
Co-ordinator.
MANY INVESTIGATIONS
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03

MANY INVESTIGATIONS
10. A lot of noise that will be
heard on Capitol Hill from now on
will come from the committee
rooms, where Public Utilities, rail-
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03

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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-01-03

oBuy In "Greater Salisbury.