Personal Levy May Have To Be Doubled
Washington April 9 AP two Senate Finance Committee members George of Georgia and Taft of Ohio agree Congress may have to double personal income taxes and raise the corporate rate to 30 percent to fund defense and British aid. George suggests doubling to 8 percent and a 30 percent corporate rate could yield at least 1 billion dollars annually. Taft backs at least 8 or 10 percent personal tax and 30 percent corporate rate, with possible lowered exemptions and new revenues potentially totaling 5 billion for the coming year.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
George
D-Ga
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Finance Committee
Morgenthau
Italian Guards at U S Embassy Amid Mussolini Recall Rumors
Rome April 9 Italian troops guard the U S embassy as rumors spread that Mussolini may recall Italy's ambassador over the U S seizure of Italian ships. An official said Admiral Lais was withdrawn in protest. diplomats note such a move would mirror U S relations with Germany.
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Rome
United States
Mussolini
Washington
Alberto Lais
U. S
Italy
Germany
Berlin
Jong
Moscow
Tennis Play Starts at Pinehurst Next Week
Pinehurst reports a busy tennis week with two major events set. From April 14 to 19 the United North and South professional tournament will run in men’s singles and doubles. April 21 to 25 the 23rd United North and South amateur championships will feature men’s singles and doubles with 32 entries limited for each event.
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Pinehurst
United, North and South
United North and South
Dud Explodes At Fort Bragg Injuring Officers
A dud shell exploded on the Fort Bragg firing range injuring Captain James P. Neal of Cincinnati Ohio attached to the 13th ordnance company and Private Melvin F. Markley. A colonel and another private were lightly hurt. their names were not learned.
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Fort Bragg
James P. Neal
Cincinnati
Ohio
13Th Ordnance Company
Melvin F. Markley
Party called off as birthday guest arrives with measles
Hugh Richtehuber’s seventh birthday party in Greenwood is canceled after he returns from school covered in measles. About 30 guests leave early. In New Zealand, women have started a health and beauty movement.
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Hugh Richtehuber
Greenwood
Hugh
New Zealand
The War in the Balkans Battle Deepens Across Vardar Valley
DeWitt MacKenzie analyzes the German breakthrough in southern Yugoslavia threatening Greek forces on the Struma, seizing Salonika, and severing supply routes. He notes the strategic risk to Yugoslavia, possible guerrilla resistance, and British plans to fortify west of the Vardar while Albanian fronts hold.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
The
Balkans
Vardar
Yugoslavia
Struma
Salonska
Adriatic
Dalmatian
Albania
Salonika
Greece
Oddities in Carolina News: Band Missing Instruments
Charlotte reports a quirky slice of life from April 9 as the Elizabeth City High School band loses its instruments. The National Park Service plans to transfer them to Cherokee School at Whtier while a 250-pound tennis court packer vanishes, hampering Spencer High School practice.
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Elizabeth City
National Park Service
Whittier
Spencer High School
Packer
Man Charged With Annoying Woman at Bus Station
In Rockingham a man faces court for annoying a woman at the bus station. He claimed it was a mistake as he pursued an acquaintance described to him as a handsome blonde with classic features. He said he did not wish to prosecute.
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Rockingham
Drys Will Miss Sen Sheppard
Greens bor o April 9 Mrs Stanley Wohl state director of citizenship and legislation of the North Carolina Woman's Christian Temperance Union said today that the inspiration and leadership of Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas who died this morning would be sorely missed in the cause of prohibition Sheppard led the fight to outlaw liquor and his death is mourned by North Carolinians who stood with him in the prohibition drive The union will honor his life long public services and patriotism as a United States senator.
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Stanley Wohl
North Carolina Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Sheppard
D-Tex
Wohl
Washington
Morris Sheppard
Texas
United States
College Results Across Baseball and Tennis
College results list multiple games including North Carolina 10 Davidson 90 and Elon 4 Wake Forest 3. Duke defeats Guilford 6 1 while Catawba beats High Point in track 69 57 and VPI wins 12 6 in golf. Today Davidson visits Duke for a scheduled game as paper notes Swedish locomotive wood burning trend.
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Pittsburgh
North Carolina State
Catawba
Elon
Wake Forest
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Appal Tachian
South Carolina
College of Charleston
Duke
Guilford
High Point
Pad gentleman misstep sparks heated exchange
A woman interrupts with the remark that the man’s mistake was easy to overlook explaining how anyone could have made the same error. The exchange highlights tensions over perception and accountability in the scene.
North Carolina Wage Hour Power Shift Considered
Raleigh April 9 reports say North Carolina may assume enforcement of the federal wage hour law. Labor Commissioner Forrest H Shuford said conferences are under way to decide if the state department will take over duties from the federal wage hour office. Current NC wage hour inspection would expand require more staff if approved. Maj. A T Fletcher, regional director, reportedly approves the proposal and may remain with wage hour post after military service.
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Forrest H. Shuford
North Carolina
State Department of Labor
Carolina
Shuferd
Labor Department
Shuford
Maj
A. T Fletcher
Washington
Stephen MacRae
South Carolina
North Carolina Labor Department
Fletcher
Peace Nearer In Ford Row
Prospects of settling a strike at Ford Motor River Rouge plant improved after long negotiations with Federal and state mediators, CIO United Auto Workers leaders, and company officials. A followup meeting was scheduled as a related labor dispute persisted at Phelps-Dodge Elizabeth plant and steel and mining labor talks continued nationwide.
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Associated Press
Ford Motor Company
River Rouge
CIO United Automobile Workers
CIO United Mine Workers
Avas
New York
Perkins
National Mediation Board
CIO
Phelps- Dodge Copper Products Corporation
Elizabeth
N. J
Phelps - Dodge
National Defense
CLO
Ford
Aluminum Company of America Sand Foundry
Cleveland
CIO Die Casters
Favors Peace By Negotiation In UNC Address
Frederick J. Libby, executive secretary of the National Council for the Prevention of War, urged a negotiated peace at the University of North Carolina. He rejected war as a path to democracy and warned against chaos if the U S went to war, while noting relations with Stalin and Japan. Ernest W. Gibson and Libby planned to discuss their views. Herbert Agar would begin Weil lectures on citizenship tonight.
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United States
Frederick J. Libby
National Council For the Prevention of War
Human Relations Institute
University of North Carolina
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Stalin
Ernest W. Gibson
Vermont
Committee For Defending
America
Herbert Agar
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Weil
Raised Again: Land urges aiding Britain to fuel naval effort
Washington reports Rear Admiral Emory Land, retired, urged the United States to aid Britain against Nazi convoy raiders by focusing on supplying fuel. He warned British shipping losses could reach about 5,000,000 tons annually and that America and Britain together might not provide enough replacements. Roosevelt earlier disclosed plans at a press conference.
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Washington
Maritime Commission
United States
Britain
Emory S. Land
America
Land
Roosevelt
Governor Broughton’s surprise appointment method confounds reporters
Raleigh April 9 The governors new technique for making appointments leaves newsmen guessing and observers in the dark. Lorimer Midgett learned Friday he was named to the retirement board with no prior hint. Harry Tucker, then a State College professor, was unaware of the plan to place him on the utilities commission until it was almost done. The governor announces appointments publicly as they are made.
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Raleigh
J. Melville Broughton
Elizabeth City
Lorimer Midgett
Harry Tucker
State College
Utilities Commission
Mayor Douglas Declines Fourth Term and Sparks Congress Bid
Refusal of Mayor Ben Douglas of Charlotte to run again as chief executive signals plans to seek Congress in the Tenth district. The coming year will feature a wide open race due to redistricting, reshaping the political landscape for local and national contests.
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Ben Douglas
Charlotte
Conductor hints Ashe-Garber NC history in gubernatorial room
In a Monday morning column a conductor notes a copy of the Ashe-Garber history of North Carolina near Governor Tom Banks's private secretary. The scene fuels talk that the work could become a future fifth grade textbook, replacing other Tar Heel histories.
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Ashe-Garber
North Carolina
Tom Banks
Newsome-Lester
Jule Warren
Tar Heelia
Confirmation seals Wilmington shipyard expansion plan
Official confirmation from Washington arrives one day after a bureau story forecast an expansion of the Wilmington shipyards. The development signals federal support for broader shipbuilding capacity and regional job growth.
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Wilmington
Washington
Congressman Graham Barden address mix up delays message
Western Union in Raleigh drew ire as a sender’s addressee in North Carolina's Third District failed to be located. The message was returned to the sender after W U said the street address was not adequate to locate Congressman Graham Barden in the House Office Building Washington DC.
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Western Union
Raleigh
North Carolina
Congress
Graham
Barden
Washington, D.C
W.A
How Can I Treat Rough Elbows and Chair Varnish
A reader asks about smoothing rough elbows and preventing clothing from sticking to varnished chairs. The answers advise nightly scrubbing with soap and warm water, a soft brush, thorough rinsing, drying, and warm olive oil massage. For chairs, rub with turpentine on a cloth, then apply linseed oil. Brass cleaning involves salt and vinegar, soap and water, then silver polish.
Etiquette Answers on Hats Veils and Friends
A modern etiquette column answers that a bride in church may wear a hat or veil, but at home weddings both may be omitted. It discourages friend terms in introductions and suggests a plain small brim hat for women golfers. It adds Sumatra tobacco shipments to the United States.
Roosevelt Seeks Funds to Add 39 Danish Ships to American Fleet
President to ask Congress for funds to purchase 39 seized Danish ships total about 135000 tons for the American merchant marine. Likely to be turned over to Britain after purchase. He indicated 28 Italian and 2 German ships under coast guard protective custody may be declared forfeited.
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Congress
Britain
United States
Coast Guard
Roosevelt
12th Grade in North Carolina in 1942
Raleigh April 9 The State probably will not add a 12th grade to the public school system until 1942 43, says Lloyd Griffin secretary of the State School Commission. The legislature authorized the grade but the appropriation for 41 42 did not cover its establishment. About 30 000 will be spent to set up the machinery and the commission plans to start work in June. Winston Salem has requested a 12th grade.
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Raleigh
Lloyd Griffin
State School Commission
Griffin
Winston-Salem
Lessons in English by W L Gordon Maelstrom word study
A compact guide from W L Gordon on proper usage pronunciation and spelling. Highlights correct forms begun begun yesterday versus begun and notes on mustache pronunciation and common misspellings. Includes a daily vocabulary goal centered on the term maelstrom meaning a whirlpool and metaphor for political turmoil.
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Norway
Modern Language Dept Phrasing Captures Quick Coffee Pickup
A note on the newest phrase used by Spartanburg soda jerks, Blackout in a blitz, means a cup of coffee in a hurry. Brazil bans taxi drivers from seeking passengers aggressively. Tin production in British Malaya topped 7,000 tons in a recent month.
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Spartanburg
Brazil
British Malaya
Striking WPA Workers Accept New Heavy Shovels
In Cave Spring Georgia on April 9 WPA workers walked off the job over worn shovels. Supervisor John Burns intervened and distributed heavier new shovels. Workers returned to work, and grading proceeded with the larger blades.
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Cave Spring
WPA
John Burns
Massaua Falls To British in Eritrea Red Sea Port Capture
A British informant said Massaua, Eritrea’s Red Sea port, has fallen to British and Free French forces, signaling the conquest of Italian East Africa. The campaign wrap would allow South African and native troops to complete mop up while freeing regulars for other duties. The move may ease American objections to sending merchant ships into the Red Sea for Britain. Also noted, over $1,000,000 was paid into Cuba’s Maternity Fund in the past year.
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Massaua
Eritrea
Red Sea
Massawa
Europe
Britain
Mediterranean
Drag Coast For Fliers
Norfolk April 9. The Navy dragged coastal waters off the Virginia eastern shore for the wreckage of a PBY 1 patrol plane that crashed during a transfer flight from Norfolk to Quonset Point. Two bodies were recovered yesterday from the surface two miles east of Great Marshport inlet, fifty miles north of Norfolk. One identified as P F Mueller chief photographer of San Diego California, the other unnamed. A destroyer marked the crash site with a buoy while salvage craft continued work in 25 to 30 feet of water.
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Navy
Virginia
Sea
Norfolk Air Station
Quonsett Point
Great Marchiponga Inlet
P. F. Mueller
Forty-Third Street
San Diegos
Calif
Norfolk Naval Base
Look and Learn Quiz Questions and Answers
Questions and answers cover education and science. 56 percent of students complete high school. One eighth to one tenth of an iceberg is above water with the rest beneath. Pediatrics is the science of child health and disease. Jamestown Virginia is the first permanent English settlement, founded in 1607. The loon is the aquatic bird that can swim fastest underwater.
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Jamestown
Post Office Robbed Near Greenville South Carolina
The Travelers Rest post office safe was forced open and robbed of about 240 to 250 dollars last night. Deputy Sheriff Ansel Bayne said tools were stolen from a nearby blacksmith shop, while the building was entered by force. Nine tenths of shipments from Guatemala now go to the none.
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S. C
United States Post Office
Travelers Rest
Ansel Bayne
Guatemala
The
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