Caveness Seeks State House Seat In North Carolina Primary
Greensboro attorney Shelley B. Caveness filed for the state house race in the forthcoming Democratic primary on May 26. He outlined positions on rural fire protection pension reforms and a sales tax rollback while pledging open-minded legislation and an active campaign in Guilford County.
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Churchill reshapes Britain’s war government in new cabinet
Churchill gains near total control as head of armed services committee after disbanding the Ministry for Coordination of Defense. Sir John Simon and Sir Kingsley Wood lead home policy and economic coordination, forming an inner war cabinet with Chamberlain, while Hoare Stanley Pound Burgin and others join the new structure. Private auto trade shifts as German manufacturers seek Southeast European markets.
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England orders two seedlings planted per felled tree
The government decree requires planting two new seedlings for every tree felled in state forests. It aims to restore timber stocks and protect woodland after widespread logging.
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Painter work on giant statue for Golden Gate Exposition
A San Francisco painter readies the giant statue Pacifica for the opening of the Golden Gate International Exposition in May. The piece is intended to welcome visitors as part of the fair preparations.
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Fourth Communist Leader Cited for Contempt in Dies Hearing
The article covers Frankfeld, the fourth Communist leader cited for contempt for refusing to answer questions. It details his claim that a Boston Communist meeting adopted a resolution protesting Dies Committee searches, and witnesses including Richard H. Lawry and Vincent Johnson testifying about the Communist workers school and alleged revolutionary teaching. Lawry denies involvement, while Barker accuses him of being a director, prompting Lawry to call the proceedings an inquisition.
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Arrests in anti lottery raids continue in city
Police conducted three raids this morning detaining four individuals in a crackdown on a so called butter and egg lottery operation. M. J. Jones 48 Nina Malley 30 of 1211 Kivett Drive Tom Ingram 71 of 1301 Olga Street and Flanders Peterson of 1111 Alder Street were charged with possession of lottery tickets and each posted a $300 appearance bond.
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Alder Street
Chamberlain rallies unity in wartime speech
Prime Minister Chamberlain said Britain is more united than ever behind war aims and determined to win. He praised parties for delaying party strife to focus on victory and argued government should receive general support while admitting gaps in mobilising workers.
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Weather forecast for NC SC VA and coastal winds
Cloudy and cooler conditions with scattered showers across North Carolina and South Carolina. Virginia expected showers in central areas tonight and Friday with cooler highs. Offshore winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville will be southwest to west. Sandy Hook to Hatteras sees fresh west winds and scattered showers tonight and Friday along the coast.
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French Repel Counterfeit Talks Spark Death Warrant Fear
The report notes strong opposition to a compromise with the adversary, warning it would seal doom for the next day. Reynaud brands Soviet Russia as an ally of Germany in aggression. In England, Engineer Brown and Fireman Langley set a railroad endurance record by staying on their engine 37 hours 40 minutes.
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Landon Sets Ideals for Presidential Choice
Landon outlined his ideal presidential candidate as a realist who faces unpleasant facts, retools the economy, and curbs a strong communist influence. He stressed a leader who balances social and financial policy, honors mandates, and stabilizes wages and hours while promoting farm policy. He attacked the administration of his 1936 rival for fiscal policy failures.
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New German Brake Lining Uses Aluminum and Wood
A new automotive brake lining reported in Germany dispenses entirely with asbestos by combining aluminum metal and wood.
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