Roosevelt signs 150 million relief bill after Senate rejects 50 million boost
President Roosevelt aims for a 150 million WPA relief appropriation while the Senate rejects Pepper's amendment to raise the emergency fund by 50 million. The vote split Democrats and Republicans as Barkley warns against higher spending. House actions and WPA oversight tense, with a subpoena issued to David Ser to testify on Relief workers’ Alliance.
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Scores and pairings from yesterday as rain cancels games
The report lists multiple baseball pairings and results from yesterday across cities like Greenville Charlotte and Texarkana with several games noted as canceled due to rain. Key results include Fort Smith Cleveland defeating New York 9 to 4 Petersburg Cincinnati beating Boston 11 to 9 and Charlotte Washington defeating Boston 8 to 7 with others listed as scheduled or canceled.
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Weiland to Start Cardinals Opening Game Against Pirates
Bis League Camps WERILAND TO OPEN CHATTANOOGA Tenn South paw Bob Weiland appears to be the choice of Manager Ray Blades to pitch the St Louis Cardinals opening game against the Pirates at Pittsburgh next Tuesday LINGTON AND DIMAGGIO STAR CHARLOTTE The Dodgers Yankees tour north is threatening to develop into a hitting and popularity duel between Freddie Sington hopeful of winning an outfield job with Brooklyn and Joe DiMaggio the New York clouter Sington former Alabama football ace who is still a hero in the South has driven in seven runs in two victories over the Yanks while DiMaggio held hitless for three days got a good share of the cheers yesterday with two hard hit doubles The Dodgers announced the release of First Baseman Bert Haas an option to Montreal LEVTY GLARES ROANOKE Va Although his hurling under yesterday s poor conditions left something to be desired Lefty Grove is in midseason glaring form The veteran Boston portsider pitched one of his toughest looks at Ted Williams when the rookie failed to bend over for a single to him and it rolled by for a three bagger And he glared again at Manager Joe Cronin when the boss missed a grounder GEE WALKER HITS STRIDE PARAGOULD Ark Gerald Gee Walker who has been playing poorly for weeks both on offense and defense rapidly is hitting his stride in the Chicago White Sox outfield He got four hits against the Pirates yesterday HEFFNER TO SHORT Kansas City Don Heffner the St Louis Browns infielder who signed his contract Sunday may be shifted to shortstop this year Manager Fred Haney indicated today Haney believes Recruit John Bernardino is doing too well at second base Heffner s old post to be benched
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Senators Finish Spring Series With Bees At Home
Washington Senators wrap up spring schedule as they host the Boston Bees today and tomorrow at home. The two-game set closes the club’s exhibition period before the regular season.
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Phillies face misery if pitchers don’t shape up
Birmingham report quotes manager Doc Prothro predicting “plenty of misery” for the Phillies as he notes only Claude Passeau is ready to face major league opposition.
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Indians edge Giants scare as scout threatens receipts
In Greenville Mississippi the Cleveland Indians celebrate improved batting and Bob Feller form while a money dispute with a scout nearly derailed Fort Smith game. In Tarboro Connie Mack banquet honors Athletics after a 9 8 loss to Williamsport Eastern Leaguers Roy Parmelee hits double and triple before exit.
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Tigers to Face Crackers in Detroit Exhibition
Freddie Hutchinson and Paul Trout are slated to start for Detroit against the Atlanta Crackers in the Tigers final exhibition. Their performance could secure a spot in the American league pennant chase.
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Pirates select To-bin Swift to face White Sox today
Paragould Ark reports Jim To bin and Bill Swift were listed to pitch against the Chicago White Sox, potentially filling in if Cy Blanton is not chosen for the opener against Cincinnati next week.
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Mayor Earl Tate to seek re election in Lenoir May vote
Lenoir on May 1 will decide if Mayor Earl H. Tate is re elected as no opposition is listed for the mayoral race. The unopposed incumbent aims to continue his leadership in the town.
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Net Tourney in Quarter Finals at Pinehurst
The North and South Amateur tennis tournament reached the quarter finals with UNC players leading. Frank Farrell of New York defeated Wilford Gragg and Walter Messerole, while Wilson Rood of Brooklyn beat Norman Johnson and William Rawlings. Women’s singles victors included Mrs. H. R. Pickens of Montreal and Mrs. Julian Bishop of Greenwich. Hubert Barrier of High Point faced Al Ager of Duke for a quarter final berth after beating Chuck Harnden 6-4 6-4.
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College Sends 17 To Club Meeting
Seventeen representatives from High Point College International Relations Club attended the Southeastern International Relations Club conference at William and Mary College in Williamsburg Virginia April 6 9 The group included Mrs A P White and Prof D B Dulac Under President L B Holt the club which began this year held four days of speeches round tables and tours The next conference will be at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where officers will be elected
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Derby plans Bonds and bets ripple through sports roundups
The April sports roundup notes Don Meade and Scooparade linked to Benefactor. Jock Sutherland transfers pro prospects to Wallace Wade while Giants training camps are questioned. Armstrong vs Ambers pitch planned for August, and several trades and rumors surface involving Medwick Padgett etc.
Forum On Social Security Measure In Greensboro
An employers forum on the Social Security Act provisions will be held in the King Cotton Hotel ball room Greensboro North Carolina on Thursday April 27. The program includes discussants Charles N Robertson and a Washington Social Security Board representative along with North Carolina unemployment commission members. The morning session covers old age insurance and tax provisions. the afternoon adds amendments to the state unemployment law and unemployment compensation and related taxes. The event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with cooperation from the Merchants Association and government agencies.
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U S Fleet Concentrates At Hampton Roads For 15 Day Demonstration
The United States fleet massed in Hampton Roads for a 15 day show of naval power. 104 ships and more than 46 000 officers and men will participate as 62 warships already join the Roads. Ships include the cruisers Honolulu Boise Milwaukee and Nashville battleships California Idaho Mississippi and New Mexico aircraft carriers Enterprise Yorktown Ranger and Lexington.
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Powell Dies At Red Springs Home
Friends of Mrs A Law rence Council of 410 Lindsay Street mourn the death of her father J T Powell who died at his Red Springs home at four yesterday afternoon. Funeral services were held in Red Springs at 11 o clock with burial in the local cemetery. New York World’s Fair 1939 expected to consume over 30 million frankfurters.
Forum for employers in Greensboro area invites all
A regional forum invites every employer in the Greensboro Winston Salem area to attend. The event aims to address employers concerns about social security numbers wage records reports and tax returns. Government officials will provide information and attendance is encouraged for small and large employers alike.
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Merger Opponents Plan Early Legal Fight Over Methodist Union
The laymen’s group opposing the Methodist merger says suits will be filed before the Kansas City conference opens April 26. Lawyers have prepared bills for civil cases across states where Southern Methodist property valued at $350 million is located. Funds raised so far fall short of the needed total, but organizers expect contributions to rise.
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Horses and Hounds Exhibit at Tryon Show
Nine teen classes of horses were shown at Tryon's annual Horse and Hound Show on April 12. Judges for the horse events were George Gwin of Danville Kentucky and F Skiddy Von Stade of Aiken South Carolina. Roger Stone of Lexington Kentucky judged the hounds.
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