Davis and Stanton Lead as Moffitt Is Eliminated in City Primary
In a three way mayoral race Davis led with 1854 votes and Stanton followed at 1091 while incumbent Moffitt trailed with 897. Ward by ward council results show Millis 2082 and Grayson 1056 in the first ward, with other wards led by Sheloff 1540 and Blake 1619 in the second, Clinard 2095 and Bradner 919 in the third, Worth 1193 and Conrad 1408 in the fourth. Precincts reveal Stanton and Moffitt strong in the north. Davis swept all but two precincts. Davis and Stanton now face off in the general contest as Moffitt concedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Davis
D. A. Stanton
H. A. Moffitt
Mr. Davis
Dr. Stanton
Mr. Moffitt
H. A. Millis
Dr. C. 8. Grayson
J. C. Sheloff
Charles F. Blake
J. W. Clinard
B. H. Bradner
J. S. Worth
F. P. Conrad
D. O. Cecil
J. M. Thomas, Sr
C. Ross Lanier
M. Ernest Welch
Jack Burrus
W. T. Taylor
G. F. Alexander
George Kersey
L. H. Martin
L. F. Ferree
A. N. Greer
L. S. Ford
Moffitt
Stanton
Davis
Millis
Mr. Millis
Deadly Line Squalls Roar Across Central Illinois
A series of line squalls swept from Greene County through Sangamon and Logan counties causing at least 19 deaths and about 100 serious injuries. Property damage neared 1 million dollars with towns like Buffallo Hart and Cornland nearly leveled. In Greene County nine died, with many pupils and teachers among the victims as storms damaged roads and communications across central Illinois and parts of Indiana.
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Springfield
Ills
Tenacles
Greene County
St. Louis
Calhoun County
Bond County
Sangamon County
Logan
Sangamon
Illinois
Indiana
Milwaukee
Wis
Anne Keller
Centerville
Carrolton
Cornland
Buffalo Hart
Brazil
NC Observers Split Over Smith Catholic Question Pauses Democratic Path
North Carolina opinion on Al Smith's Catholic ties mirrors a split view. Pro Smith backers call his reply to Marshall a strong, clarifying move that may reduce church influence on policy, while some NC supporters fear the national spotlight hurts his delegate prospects. Protestant leaders warn Catholic power could still sway the nomination race.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
al Smith
New York
Charles C. Marshall
Smith
Marshall
John Joseph McVey
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Wilson
Raleigh News and Observer
Mr. Daniels
Daniels
Livingston Johnson
the Biblical Recorder
Baptist
River Breaks Through Several Points At Flooded Towns
In the Mississippi Valley flood crisis thousands labored to hold levees as three streams breach barriers. Clarendon Arkansas floods to 12 feet with houses and a courthouse washed away. Dozens marooned on Tom’s Hill and rail service cut between Memphis and Little Rock.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi Valley
Clarendon
Ark
White River
Little Arkansas
Rosa Gibson
Associated Press
Tom’s Hill
Mems Phis
Little Rock
New Madrid
Helena
Mississippi
St. Francis
Little Rivers
St. John’s Bayou
Levy
Great Rainfall Floods Little Rock Streets
Heavy rain began at 3 am and by 7 am totaled four 4 hundredths inches. Streets became raging rivers in low areas and many parts of the city were flooded. The Arkansas River rose to record levels preventing drainage.
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Little Rock
Ark
Peking Rejects Soviet Demands After Embassy Raid
Paris dispatch reports the Peking government rejected Soviet demands related to the April 6 raid on Soviet embassy buildings in Beijing. The action, ordered by northern Chinese authorities, followed tensions over the embassy compound in Peking.
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Paris
Peking
Indo- Pacific Agency
Leper John Early at Burns ville encampment concerns NC
John Early, an escaped leper from Carrville La, is camped along the South Toe river near Burnsville NC eight miles from town. Health officials in Raleigh and Washington seek guidance on handling and possible transport back to Carville. Sheriff Banks waits for state direction before action.
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Burnsville
N. C
John Early
North Carolina
Federal
Carrville
Tryon
South Toe River
J. B. Gibbs
State Health Department
Raleigh
Laughinghouse
F. H. Banks
Banks
Washington
Public Health Service
Leper
Health Service
Early
Carvile
Arctic flyer Wilkins returns safely to Beechy Point
Lieutenant George H. Wilkins, the Arctic explorer who vanished after departing Point Barrow, Alaska on March 29, has made a safe return to Beechy Point, according to the North American Newspaper Alliance.
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New York
Alliance
George H. Wilkins
Arctic Flier
Point Barrow
Alaska
Beechy Point
Air Force Bomber Crashes at East Church Kent
A Royal Air Force bombing plane crashed at East Church in Kent today killing all four crew members who were burned to death.
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East Church
Kent
Enz
Royal Air Force
Inter-county Sunday school convention opens at Asheboro
About 75 delegates from Lee Alamance Chatham Caswell Rockingham Guilford and Randolph counties attend the first session led by moderator J F Garner of Mebane A memorial service for the late Dr P M McConnell and a church history presentation are planned as the convention closes tomorrow. Chiang Kai Shek plans renewed campaign against the north after forming a Nanking cabinet and asserts readiness with 300000 troops while Hankow prepares for civil government resistance.
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Asheboro
Lee
Alamance
Chatham
Caswell
Rockingham
Guilford
Randolph
J. F. Garner
Mebane
P. M. McConnell
Shanghai
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nanking
Chiang
Hankow
Chiang Kai- Shek
Russia
Plans Abandoned at Little Rock Water Plant
Six hundred workers ceased operation at the Little Rock water plant as Arkansas waters seeped through the dike defenses. The plant was abandoned at noon, ending an effort to keep the facility running during the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas
Movie Actor Faces Manslaughter Trial Over Fight
Hollywood case places Paul Kelly in manslaughter charge after he admits a bare knuckle fight with Ray Raymond over Raymond's wife Dorothy MacKaye. Raymond died of nephritic coma after injuries. coroner's inquest planned as Kelly is held pending prosecutors' action.
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Hollywood
Calif
Paul Kelly
Ray Raymond
Raymond
Dorothy MacKaye
Kelly
Arthur Sullivan
Kright
Herman Kline
Ellis Eagan
Dorothy
Miss MacKaye
Dalton Seeks Bigger American Merchant Marine
Brigadier General Dalton, president of the merchant fleet corporation, urged the creation of a larger American merchant marine as essential to national security and international commerce. He told the Daughters of the American Revolution continental congress that America's resources and prosperity ride on a domestic transportation system rivaling any nation.
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Washington
Dalton
Merchant Fleet Corporation
Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress
America
Three Men Drowned After Boat Capsizes At High Rock
In Salisbury on April 20 the Yadkin river near High Rock and a Southern Power dam project saw a capsized boat with six workers. Three men Bill McKay Clinton James and Dan Bohler were drowned while three others survived reaching shore.
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Salisbury
Apr
Yadkin River
High Rock
Southern Power Company Development
Bill McKay
Clinton James
Dan Bohler
Voters to Register for City Elections
Voters who missed the city primary can register for the May 8 city elections. Polling places in seven precincts will be open for late registrations this Saturday, and registrations may be made any time this week by contacting the local registrar.
Snyder murder case jury selection drags in New York
The Snyder murder trial process moves slowly as 100 talesmen were screened with only two jurors accepted by midday. On Monday none were chosen. by Tuesday 87 had been examined and a foreman named, with juror number two later identified as William B. Meisner of Springfield.
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York
Snyder
William B. Meisner
Springfield
Jury selection tempo rises in Snyder murder trial
New York April 20 AP jurors weary as Snyder murder trial enters third day at Queens county court. Justice Scudder keeps court open late to fill the box and urges speed for a swift verdict. Sell man witnesses questioned while many vie to avoid the death penalty.
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New York
Court House Square
Queens County Court House
Snyder
Justice Scudder
Talisman
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
New Jersey
Weather link reestablished after rumors tornado hit Fort Smith
Oklahoma City reports communication with Fort Smith Arkansas by telephone after high winds knocked down wires. Rumors of a tornado strike were denied by the local weather observer this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Fort Smith
Ark
Weather Observer
Arkansas City
North Carolina County Commissioners Meet to Discuss Budget
County commissioners from diverse sections of North Carolina gathered in Ralengh to review budgeting and related topics. J. E. Woodland of Morehead City, president of the State association, called the session to order with J. L. Skinner of Lillington and Dr. E. G. Brooks among expected attendees.
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Ralengh
North Carolina
J. E. Woodland
Morehead City
State Association of County Commissioners
J. L. Skinner
Littleton
E. G. Brooks
Charlies M. Johnson
County Board of Advisers
Belmont Rose Dies Prompting Whitney Colors Scratches
Belmont Rose, son of trainer Jimmy Rowe for Harry Payne Whitney, died in Asheville. In response, all horses bearing the Whitney colors were scratched from today’s entries.
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Havre DE Grace
Belmont Rose
Jimmy Rowe
Harry Payne Whitney
Asheville
H. P. Whitney
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Gre Eid
Clinard
the Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
J. C. Baskervill
Second Ward
Burnsville 3
Yancey
South
Randolph Town
Commissioners
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