Textile bill moves in House Labor Committee
The House Labor Committee approved the Ellenbogen textile control bill by a 10 to 2 vote despite objections. Backers claim constitutional soundness and hope manufacturers accept the proposal, which would set a textile commission to regulate wages, production, and hours with a 35 hour work week starting by eliminating the midnight shift.
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Jative Keller
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Irtest
Textile Commission
Hurricanes Dominate Seas as Deadly Storms Threaten
Severe hurricanes unleash powerful winds and high seas, causing disruption for ships and coastal communities. Mariners face dangerous winds, navigation hazards, and potential loss of vessels in affected zones. Emergency warnings prompt shelters, evacuations, and rescue operations by coast guards and port authorities.
England claims woman’s life for poison murder
A Nottingham nursing home operator Mrs. Waddingham was hanged for murder of Miss Ada Louisa Baguley after a trial tied to poisoning cases involving Mrs. Baguley’s daughter. Sullivan was acquitted of Mrs. Baguley’s slaying, while a court proclaimed the grim penalty as the flag was raised.
Farley Sees Roosevelt Victory as Primaries Evolve
Farley expressed confidence Roosevelt will win this year as Illinois results show Knox 390,772 Borah 205,491 in Republican presidential preference votes and Roosevelt 1,158,856 in about 6,000 of Illinois’s 7,426 precincts.
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Nebraska
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Vast Guiana Forests Yield 600 Wood Species in Venezuela
The high Guiana forests covering more than half of Venezuela produce about 600 species of wood. These forests supply diverse timber types, reflecting rich biodiversity and potential economic value for local communities and industries.
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Guiana
Venezuela
Stocks and commodity prices on New York list
A scanned New York Stocks page shows varied readings with many companies listed, including Adams Millis, United Drugs, and U S Steel among others, plus wheat corn rye and cotton futures data. The page notes market closes and futures movements, reflecting a busy trading day and trend shifts.
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Hotaire
New Orleans
Oils and Specialties Lead on Stock Market
New York April 1 traders focused on oil and specialty shares while broader issues lagged. Stocks drifted, with many issues slipping on light profit taking as bond and currency markets moved cautiously amid uncertain news.
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New York
Movement to March on Capitol for Tobacco Control
In Greeningle North Carolina April 16 leaders of a tobacco control movement plan a March on Capitol for a special legislative session. A Pitt County farm bureau meeting of 500 will send delegations to Raleigh to urge Governor Ehringhaus to call a session and to recruit other counties. Farmers ask local stores to close and request a thousand automobiles for the trip as Virginia already enacted control laws and South Carolina considers similar measures.
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Georgia Democrats Set June 3 Presidential Primary
Georgia Democrats fixed June 3 as the presidential primary date, leaving open whether it will be a Roosevelt lone race or a showdown with Governor Eugene Smagde. The state committee confirmed the date after months of uncertainty, with Roosevelt supporters predicting the President’s name will appear soon and Talmadge’s delegate plans still unclear.
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Eugene Smadge
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Persia
Philadelphia
Automobile Fire Damages Car on North Wrenn Street
Fire Crews from No. 1 responded to a morning automobile fire in the 100 block of North Wrenn Street caused by defective wiring. The vehicle owned by G. E. Jensen of 302 Steele Street sustained negligible damage.
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G. E. Jensen
Steele Street
Japan builds full size wingless plane after model success
Tests in Japan of a wingless model plane prove highly successful leading the government to authorize construction of a full size aircraft on the same principle.
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Japan
All Candidates Work Across North Carolina Campaign
Raleigh April 16 Three of four candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination campaigned in scattered parts of the state Gilliam Grissom the G O P convention designee paid his filing fee at the board of elections R T Fountain sought the Democratic nomination to the US Senate also filed in Greenville for a noon speech Dr R W McDonald spoke at Edenton and Elizabeth City Clyde Hoey in Rutherfordton doing organization work A H Sandy Graham in Waynesville area and John A McRae plans not known as filing closes Saturday other candidates named for secretary of state auditor and superintendent races
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Gilliam Grissom
Board of Elections
R. T. Fountain
United States Senate
Greenville
R. W. McDonald
Willis H. Slane
High Point
W. C. Downing
Fayetteville
Baxter Durham
Clyde A. Erwin
Forest Fires Claim CCC Worker In State
In western North Carolina a CCC enrollee from Globe Camp near Blowing Rock was killed when a falling tree struck him while fighting a blaze in Pisgah National Forest. About 30 fires erupted, totaling around 1000 acres. all but one in Henderson County were controlled by morning.
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Calford
Charlotte
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Blowing Rock
Pisgah National Forest
Green River
Henderson County
Southern Champion Downed At Pinehurst
Lila Porter of Mobile Alabama who beat top seed Norma Taubele in New York quarter finals of the North and South tournament was defeated in straight sets by Virginia Rice Johnson of Boston at Pinehurst. Johnson won the first set 6 0 and the second 7 5 after a strong early rally.
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Lila Porter
Mobile
Ala
Norma Taubele
New York
Virginia Rice Johnson
Boston
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Sea swallows said to have stronger homing sense than pigeons
Historical note claims terns or sea swallows possess a greater homing ability than pigeons, suggesting superior navigation skills among seabirds.
Italy Demands Direct Talks With Ethiopia for Peace
Italy seeks to conduct direct negotiations with Ethiopia for a military armistice and a peace conference outside Geneva, Lausanne favored, with the League of Nations observer role. Ethiopia rejects preliminary terms. Mussolini asks security guarantees against guerrilla harassment by Ethiopian bands. Britain and France would join the proposed conference as co-signatories.
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Corner Stone Of Building Laid In Washington
The event marks a dedication ceremony in uptown Washington near the Lincoln Memorial. Frederick A. Delano presided as master of ceremonies for a gaggle of officials highlighting conservation programs. The ceremony unveiled a new structure associated with national parks and planning efforts.
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Lincoln Memorial
Governor Honors Extradition Requests From South Carolina
RALEIGH April 16. Governor Ehringhaus honored extradition papers for two men from South Carolina and requested one prisoner from Governor Johnston. W F Cody charged with abandonment and non support of his children in Mecklenburg county is held in Spartanburg. Extradition papers for Tom Johnson and Clark Thomas, wanted in York County on larceny charges, were honored but details on their location remain unclear.
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Ehringhaus
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Olin D. Johnston
W. F. Cody
Mecklenburg County
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Torm Johnson
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York
Girls Reserve Presents Fashion Show and Musical Review
The Girl's Reserve club at William Penn High School stages its annual fashion show and musical review in the auditorium tonight at 8. The event features women’s wear creations and popular song hits. It is sponsored by Mrs. O. T. at the Mise L. A. Foust.
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Creations
Fairview Street Principal Heads H Point Teachers Forum
Miss Mytalene L Graye principal of Fairview Street was elected to head the H Point Teachers Forum for the 1936 37 school year at a meeting held at William P high school Wednesday evening She succeeds Principal EB Ford of William Penn who organized the Forum and was president for two years. Officers elected include Thomas B Smith president Mrs L S Merritt secretary Mrs EB R Williams assistant secretary S S Whit treasurer Mrs O T Grn custodian. Prof George Johnson of the Teachers Lodge Winston Salem spoke on Modern Trends Education and Organismic Theory as the best method to nurture modern students.
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Fairview Street
H Point
William P High School
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William Penn
Thomas B. Smith
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Mrs Susie Knox Visits Relative in Cleveland
Mrs Susie Knox spent the Easter period with her relative who resides in Cleveland.
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Susie Knox
Cleveland
Elevators in Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico Break World Record
Report notes a remarkable ascent and descent by elevators at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. The article highlights the elevators as among the fastest and tallest in the world, reaching a depth of 764 feet.
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