Influential Republicans Move For Compromise On Neutrality
Washington April 22. Some Senate Republicans quietly seek a compromise to keep the neutrality law unchanged, citing public mood as reason not to revise now. Administration ready to press for a show down as Senator Pittman plans hearings with Hugh S. Johnson to testify Monday and early changes contemplated.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Foreign Relations Committee
Pittman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hugh 8. Johnson
NRA
Revival services at Southside Baptist Church
The Rev McK R Long will continue through Sunday April 30 with revival services at Southside Baptist Church. The article notes debate on a neutrality problem narrowing options to two propositions: Pittman amendments permitting open markets to belligerents with cash payment and shipping restrictions. A continuation of the cash and...
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McK. R. Long
Southside Baptist Church
Pittman
FDR Narrowly Escapes Car Crash Enroute Home
President Roosevelt, driving without police escort after visiting his son in Charlottesville, Va., narrowly avoided collision near Fort Myer, Va., when a motorist sped across at high speed just feet away as his car halted at an intersection. Secret service warned the driver as the private citizen head of state continued home.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Virginia
Fort Myer
Secret Service
Franklin, Jr
Charlottesville
Pittman plan looms as May 1 expiration nears
The discussion centers on extending the present law with Pittman’s proposal gaining support from conservative Democrats and some Republicans. Proponents say Senate backing is stronger than public signals, while other options face doubt. The law currently ends when the President proclaims a state of war allowing or restricting munitions sales and cash and carry rules.
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Pittman
Senate
Reed
Kas
Arguments Over Pittman Cash and Carry Arm Sales
The debate centers on an act seen as encouraging aggression by denying aggression victims access to U S resources. Supporters say cash and carry would aid Great Britain France and Japan by opening sea power routes, while critics warn it benefits Britain and France in the Atlantic and Japan in the Pacific.
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Europe
Great Britain
France
Pittman
Atlantic
Japan
Pacific
Roosevelt
England
Entertainer Echoes and Stage Magazine Highlights
Walter Winchell surveys theatrical icons and public figures in a rapid-fire collage. Stars like Laurence Olivier and Melvyn Douglas reflect on money youth and aging while critics debate advertising influence and Nazi era cinema. Isa Miranda courts a dangerous tongue twister with a playful boast.
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Eleanor Powell
Neville Chamberlain
Laurence Olivier
Robert Montgomery
William Saroyan
John Anderson
Melvyn Douglas
Hollywood
May Robson
Boris Karloff
Isa Miranda
Isa
Hitler boom arches hits Indianapolis targets in 1930s stunt
An Indianapolis archery range drew crowds after substituting pictures of Adolf Hitler for targets. The stunt boosted business as onlookers lined up while officials weighed the act.
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Hitler
Indianapolis
Indiana
Adolf Hitler
Young People’s Conference Concludes at Mills Home
A two day Young People’s Conference in Thomasville concluded with 36 representatives from six North Carolina orphanages. Officers were elected with William Tucker of Raleigh as president and Clyde Vivian McLean of Mills Home as vice president, to serve the next term. The Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh will host the next conference in October.
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Thomasville
North Carolina
Mills Home
Robert Beaver
High Point
Steve Clary
Mills
Junior Order
Lexington
Children’s Home
Winston-Salem
Methodist
Raleigh
Barnum Springs
Virginia Daniels
Winston- Salem
David Flowers
Franklin Bailey
William Tucker
Clyde Vivian McLean
Bill Williams
Dr J G Greer Called to Washington for Youth Conference Planning
Dr J G Greer superintendent of Mills Home in Thomasville has been summoned to a White House conference in Washington to plan a 1940 Youth conference with the theme Youth in Democracy. The program includes a morning conference an afternoon session and a Wednesday night dinner. He will depart Thomasville Tuesday night.
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Thomasville
J. G. Greer
Mills
South
White House
Washington
Greer
Self-sufficiency theme at Milan Fair national conference
The Milan Fair in Italy hosted a national conference centered on self-sufficiency. The event featured three specialized congresses addressing distinct aspects of independent living and local production.
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Milan
Italy
Gasoline Truck Crash Kills One Burns Companion
A gasoline transport truck overturned near Rutherfordton injuring Edward Singleton 33 of Laurinburg who died in hospital and severely burning Edgar Harold Carr 43 of Wilmington. Carr identified himself later after doctors reported his extreme condition. About a half acre burned as 4000 gallon tank risked explosion and traffic halted two hours.
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Rutherfordton
Edward Singleton
Laurinburgh
Edgar Harold Carr
Wilmington
Singleton
Carr
Twentieth Fair Showcases Italian and International Exhibits
The fair marking its twentieth anniversary featured 350 exhibits, mainly Italian, with many entries from foreign countries. Speakers and exhibitors stressed Italy's capacity to provide all it needed.
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Italy
Durham Book and Stationery seeks bankruptcy in federal court
A petition filed in a Greensboro federal district court by three creditors seeks the Durham Book and Stationery Company declared bankrupt. Creditors Yawman and Erbe Manufacturing, Eaton Paper, and Wilson-Jones allege insolvency and that the company has agreed to bankruptcy. Amounts claimed: Yawman and Erbe $1,399.93, Baton Paper $262.88, Wilson Jones $197.04.
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Greensboro
Federal District Court
Durham Book and Stationery Company
Durham
Yawman and Erbe Manufacturing Company
Rochester
N. Y
Eaton Paper Company
Pittsfield
Mass
Wilson-Jones Company
Illinois
Yawman and Erbe Company
Baton Paper Company
Death of Annie May Hull at age 14 in Randleman area
Annie May Hull of Randleman route 2 died at 6 20 this morning after several days illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Cons Hull. Survived by three brothers Roscoe Clinton and Jerry and one sister Mrs Margaret Hull. Funeral services Sunday at 2 00 pm at Wesleyan Methodist Church near Randleman with Rev Reynolds officiating. Interment in church cemetery.
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Annie May Hull
Asheboro
Cons Hull
Randleman
Roscoe
Clinton
Jerry
Margaret Hull
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mr. Reynolds
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