Strafaci Takes Early Lead In 38th North and South Amateur
Frank Strafaci of Brooklyn New Jersey opened a seven hole advantage over George T. Dunlap Jr of Pinehurst after 18 holes in the 36 hole final for the 38th North and South Amateur Golf Tournament. May hasten adjournment in Congress as administration leaders weigh next moves after a House defeat. Senator Byrnes conferred with the President but offered no clear plan for restructuring the executive branch.
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Mount Kyllene Split By Explosion At Sea
Lloyds Valentia station picked up distress signals reporting the 4,318 ton Greek steamer Mount Kyllene broken in two by an explosion far out in the East Atlantic. Message relayed to Valentia by the US steamer American Merchant.
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Senate kills processing tax plan in farm aid bill
The Senate refused to add processing taxes to the $5 billion revenue bill by a 53 to 24 vote. Senator Pope of Idaho had proposed levies on cotton, field corn, wheat, rice, tobacco and synthetic fibers to raise $212 million annually for extra farm benefits. A total of $8.5 billion is currently available under the farm program.
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Wall street gains amid inflation talk after House defeat
Market leaders surged in New York as traders chased favorites with gains above six points. Brokers cited the unexpected defeat of the government bill by the House as fuel for swing buying and possible shifts in administration policy. Rumors of broad pump priming to spur the economy supported inflation fears on Wall Street.
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Dividends Halted as U S Security Board Ruling
Washington April 9 The Securities Commission refused to allow dividends for Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation a registered holding company but issued no general policy. Sources say the authority may be used when dividend omissions threaten a company's financial status G and EB was granted permission to pay dividends on preferred and common stocks.
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Randolph County Delegates Seek Power Line Expansion
A Randolph county delegation appears before the state rural electrification authority to push three miles of power line from Asheboro to serve 17 customers and seven miles from Silver Valley school to others. L. Lowe F P. G. Wilson Curtis Woo and Elsie Brown are among the group members.
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Rising Temperatures Forecast To Bring Nation Relief
Prattville Alabama April 9 floodwater floods forced cancelation of the show at the local theater preventing the screening of Ebb Tide as rising temperatures predicted relief for the nation while flood toll rose to 44.
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Weather Brings Hope of Warm Weekend After Deadly Storms
Forecasts promise rising temperatures by Sunday as floods and tornadoes take a heavy toll in the South and Midwest. Forty four deaths are tied to spring storms east of the Rockies, with Alabama, Georgia, Texas reporting loss and flooding forcing thousands from homes. Rescue boats worked to evacuate Prattville residents as rivers rose across Illinois Indiana and Arkansas areas.
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Far Away Trip Planned by FDR
President Roosevelt weighs a summer fishing voyage by warship to distant areas in the Atlantic Caribbean or Pacific. A cruiser from a southern port could transport him to the Azores Madeira Leeward and Windward islands or the Galapagos with invitations awaiting May through September meetings and observances.
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Health Insurance Plan Is Studied
The Social Security Board studies a federal health insurance proposal. It would have the federal government or states pay benefits to employed and low wage workers during sickness absence, but would not cover a broad range of services or hospitalization.
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Social Security Board
Head of Cleveland Torso Killer Victim Seen Floating
Dredge workers report sighting a woman's severed head in the Cuyahoga River near a dismembered leg fragment found by WPA crews. Detectives and Coast Guard vessels search the river for clues as authorities pursue the eleventh victim. Coroner estimates age 25 to 30 with X ray results pending.
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Gladiator film eyed with Martha Raye star opposite Joe E Brown
Hollywood reports producer David Loew asked Paramount to lend Martha Raye to play opposite Joe E Brown in The Gladi ator. The offer targets a high profile pairing for the comedy.
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Paramount
Martha Raye
Joe E. Brown
Townsend Appeal Studied By Court
The U S Supreme Court reviewed Dr Francis E Townsend's appeal of a 30 day contempt sentence after he left a House committee during its probe of his plan to pay $200 a month to the aged He claimed investigators asked insulting questions A decision on review was expected soon with arguments and a written opinion possible if granted
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Supreme Court
Francis FE. Townsend
House
Moose Open Meet Opens as Reynolds to Speak in Greensboro
Loyal Order of Moose members from across North Carolina begin registering in Greensboro for a two day session. Senator Reynolds of North Carolina is billed to speak tomorrow afternoon. Class initiation services are scheduled for this afternoon.
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North Carolina
Alabamans Race Against Advance Of Floodwaters
Coast guardsmen state troops and volunteers used every boat at Wetumpka Montgomery and Selma to move hundreds of marooned families from rising floodwaters. The Coosa and Alabama rivers moved toward record crests as the South counted 28 dead amid storms and floods.
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France Hunts New Regime as Blum Ousted
Associated Press reports voters in Germany rally behind Hitler's Austrian coup while France, deemed one of the decadently democratic nations, seeks a new government. Edouard Daladier, a key defense figure and leftist ally, vows a strong cabinet soon as Blum's four party coalition collapses after the senate rejects dictatorial financial powers.
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China Reports More Victories in Central China
The Chinese army high command claimed a victory near Taierh chwang with plans to annihilate or capture retreating Japanese units, while Japanese officials denied gains at Taierhehwang Yihsien Tshaochuwang and Lincheng. Neutral observers saw a setback for Japan as they prepared a large seals drive.
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House Renounced FDR Rather Than Bill Say Editors
Editorial excerpt surveys the House revolt against Roosevelt backed by political editors in Charlotte New York and national papers. It argues the House rejects centralized presidential power while seeking business recovery and resists being a rubber stamp for the administration.
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New York Times
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Republic Steel Ordered To Pay For Breaking Wagner Act
The Labor Relations Board ruled Republic Steel violated the Wagner Act on eight counts during the 1937 steel strike. It ordered reinstatement with back pay for 27 discharged workers and 6,000 strikers to be rehired with pay, plus other remedies across Canton and Massillon plants. The board cited union busting, plant shutdowns, spying, inciting violence, and involvement in the Massillon shooting.
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Police Dig In What Might Be Levine's Grave
A search party found a stolen car and a mound of fresh earth near Rye as police examined possible clues in the disappearance of 12 year old Murray Levine. A Simplex typewriter linked to ransom notes was found at the Bronxville dump, while other items including a bonfire ash and a lantern were recovered near the woods.
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Bankers Meet Tonight in Greensboro
Group five of the North Carolina Bankers association will meet tonight at Sedgefield near Greensboro. Dr. Julian Miller editor of the Charlotte Observer will speak.
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Roosevelt looks to $1.5 billion PWA grant with light opposition
Administration officials expect a forthcoming PWA proposal to pass Congress with little resistance. The plan contemplates $1.5 billion in non interest bearing loans to states and municipalities for construction to spur industry. A relief appropriation around $1.25 billion is also anticipated, while some senators warn borrowing and spending won't solve the downturn.
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Garner to Lead Charleston Parade at Azalea Festival
City officials announced Vice President John Nance Garner will head Charleston's fifth annual azalea festival parade on April 23. The event marks the opening of the festival with Garner accepting the invitation today.
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Roosevelt Says House Rejection No Personal Recrimination
President Roosevelt said there should be no personal recrimination after the house defeat of his government reorganization bill. He noted to Rep Rayburn that the issue is purely policy and urged unity.
Roosevelt reform bill crushed in House revolt
Washington April 9.4 The house defeated the administration government reorganization bill 204 to 196 with 108 Democrats joining Republicans. Speaker Bankhead warned rejection would be seen as repudiation of the President. The defeat signals party rebellion and undermines Roosevelt second term reform efforts.
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Spanish Foes Plan Attacks Across Front in Catalonia
Dispatches report insurgents massed in Tortosa and near Vallibona while government forces counter attacked and claimed gains along a 25 mile front from Villar Del Pedrosa to Alla. Madrid says 100 prisoners were captured at Carrascelejo as a broad offensive reaches toward the Portuguese border.
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Terry Rejailed After Seven Years of Freedom
In Raleigh on April 9 Dewey Terry was returned to prison ending seven years of liberty. State fugitive officer Oscar Adkins accompanied Terry back from Passaic New Jersey where he was arrested as a fugitive from North Carolina.
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