Illinois Death Sparks 1940 Primary Power Play
Washington reports that Senator James Hamilton Lewis’s death opens an Illinois Democratic primary as a major 1940 test. James M. Slattery and Secretary Ickes are floated as possible candidates, signaling a pro and anti New Deal clash that could shape national convention strategy and Roosevelt’s political coherence.
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Woodrow Wilson
Taft
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Hoover
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Italy Cool to U S Peace Plan
Count Ciano defended Italian annexation of Albania and adherence to the 1938 Italian British accord. He warned powers against severing Italy Albania and urged Rome Berlin axis unity. The speech contrasted with Mussolini’s tougher notes as Franco’s victory parade loomed.
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Giornale D’italia
Virginio Gayle
Triumph Painter Invented by Local Man in High Point
J E Jones of High Point perfected a gravity self feed painting device now called the Triumph Painter. The knapsack style tank and indirect feed deliver paint directly to a leather pocket distributor at the brush tip, promising cleaner faster painting. Local firm to manufacture and distribute the invention.
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High Point
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Triumph
Albanian Crown Offer Shown in Rome Chamber Display
An Albanian delegation visiting Rome to present King Victor Emmanuel with the crown was prominently honored in the chamber. Moslem chieftains in white fezzes drew attention as Trauce questioned Albanian seating, then gave the Fascist salute.
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Spain
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Yugoslavia
Japan seeks German Italian help to halt aid to China
The Nichi Nichi reports Japan will seek active assistance from Germany and Italy to push Western powers to end aid to China. The plan also calls for diplomatic pressure on US Britain France and Soviet Russia and curtailing their commercial interests in China.
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Peace appeal support from nine Latin American nations
Nine Latin American nations sent communications to the state department tonight backing President Roosevelt's peace initiative. The messages reinforce regional backing for the administration's efforts to ease tensions and promote a peaceful resolution.
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Washington
State Department
Roosevelt
Syphilologist to Lead North Carolina Disease Drive
Raleigh April 15 Dr Carl V Reynolds state health officer announced North Carolina will hire an outstanding syphilologist to aid a syphilis drive. An allotment of 160000 from the Reynolds Foundation funds the post. The official will work with the state board of health and UNC division of public health to teach and conduct epidemiological studies.
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Grace Freeland Named Technologists Treasurer
Grace Freeland of High Point was named treasurer at the North Carolina Medical Technologists annual meeting. Grace joins Grace Freeland as treasurer while Mrs John M Harry of Fayetteville was elected president. Miss Mary P R Hunter Raleigh as vice president and Miss Julie Arthur Charlotte as secretary. The next annual meeting will be in Greensboro.
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Woman Dies After Unusual Accident Near Lumberton
Mrs. McKay Smith, 62, died from injuries suffered when a heavy beam catapulted from truck wheels while workers freed a truck stuck on a bridge near Lumberton. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow.
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McKay Smith
Army Buys Two High Speed Pursuit Planes
The Army announced the purchase of two experimental pursuit aircraft planned for mass production in the air corps 3000 plane expansion. Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson said both planes were already undergoing tests at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio.
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Roosevelt’s Peace Plea Triggers Nazi Skepticism
Berlin reaction to Roosevelt’s appeal labeled it a “dumb maneuver” as Nazi press and officials critique the plan to involve Soviet Russia in a conference. Report notes Goebbels' propaganda line and hints at Danzig seizure rumors while contrasting American neutrality claims with German strategic aims.
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Kurt Kraenzklein
der Angriff
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Silesia
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League of Nations
League
Roosevelt Peace Plea Sparks European Interest
President Roosevelt urges peaceful settlement and mutual nonaggression for a ten year span. Hitler moves to Munich after receiving the message while Mussolini pursues Albania's seizure. France and Britain express enthusiasm for a formal pact, while U S fleet shifts to Pacific posts.
Britain Aims to Forge Unity as Tensions Rise in Europe
Amid rumors of a planned coup in Danzig and European military moves, Britain seeks Soviet air aid and Gibraltar defenses to deter aggression. London and Paris push diplomacy while Roosevelt appeals for peace and Yugoslavia remains a flashpoint in a crisis shaping the continent.
Hopkins Drives Efforts to Ease Labor and Finance Struggles
Reported confidential talks with big business heads praise Hopkins for pushing speedier settlements between TVA and Commonwealth & Southern, seeking a line between private and public ownership. He �solved rail problems, urged NF and CIO unity, and eyed SEC practice changes and tax revision to spur equity funding while aiding coal talks.
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Morgenthau
U S Fleet Ordered Back to West Coast
The Tuscaloosa Quine and San Francisco receive orders to rejoin the Atlantic force on June 4. The move disrupts 50 000 officers and men and upends leaves and liberty plans while delaying Pacific deployment. Officials say a full fuel and supply stock is needed for the long voyage home.
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