Roosevelt Plans Charlotte Stop For Green Tire Rally
General chair Robbins of the seven states green tires rally received a telegram from Hyde N Y noting President Roosevelt will arrive in Charlotte September 10 around 8 30 p m and depart by 6 00 p m A public release says the meeting will be non partisan A tentative program calls for Roosevet to address a crowd at 5 p m in the new memorial stadium
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Salifornia Negro 1S 00 Meter Champion Continues Thru Events
Clark and Mor lead the crowded field as Mor dominates the first half in ten-event pro decathlon style competition. Morris posts top shot put and 400 meter marks while Parker holds third overall with a total near 3 888 points Brasser trails in fourth while hospitals report flood evacuations in Pueblo Colorado as river waters rise.
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High Point Voters Split Over Election Prospects
An observer notes a volatile voter bloc in High Point that swings between sides and doubts Grissom’s reach. Roosevelt is projected to win a large majority, but the margin may shrink from 1932 as voters weigh New Deal satisfaction and economic strains. Activity is expected to rise around October 1.
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Spanisht Fracas Warns as World Turmoil Grows
Reports describe warnings issued by both sides in Spain amid rebel and government clashes near Zaragoza and Madrid. 1,800 rebels jailed at Sastago. reinforcements move toward Madrid while Castello reshuffle elevates Sarabia. Rebels help evacuate stranded Western tourists in Malaga. Greek and Norwegian unrest linked to broader Mediterranean tension.
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North Carolina Business Conditions Improve Across Cities
Statewide indicators show June activity 51 percent higher than 1985 in construction numbers and 29 percent in costs. July postal receipts rose in multiple cities led by Charlotte and Greensboro, with Greensboro posting a record July total. Employment placements reached 32,291 for the year, bank clearings in Charlotte topped 60 million for July, and real estate transfers in Forsyth reached a monthly peak since 1928.
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Hollywood SOSSIP on Stars and Private Telephones
Hollywood gossip notes the heavy use of telephones in the industry with stars like Mae West Joan Crawford and Shirley Temple using multiple lines. It mentions private home switchboards large studio lines and fans calling long distance to reach favorites.
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Tennis Gets More Colorful By Walter CC
Tennis fashion tilts bright as shirts in blue yellow and brown appear with white linen options. Shorts trend toward lighter fabrics while white gabardine remains common. whipcord and denim join color invasion as socks and sweaters follow the vogue on courts.
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State Tourism Info Surges Says Carolina Motor Club
The Carolina Motor Club reports a record year with more tourists seeking information about the state than at any time in its 15 years of operation.
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Hollywood voice tricks thrill studio callers in scandalous satire
A playful look at stars using disguises to answer phones. Henry Fonda and James Stewart swap roles while Clark Gable becomes a Filipino servant and Mae West’s maid mimics color. The piece notes actors simulate accents to dodge recognition and manage messages from assistants to studios.
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Upchurch Wins Low Bid for Mooresville Post Office
Low bidder is Upchurch Construction of Montgomery Alabama with a bid of 52711 for the Mooresville North Carolina post office. Competitors included J M Gregory of Raleigh with 85860 and Blauner Construction Co of Chicago.
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Lindbergh Tours Copenhagen Brewery Without Drinking
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh spent five hours touring a Copenhagen brewery today. He did not drink beer. he was simply inspecting the facility and looking around the brewery.
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Obsolete English Laws Cited on Bans and Limits
An English law society uncovered old statutes declaring it illegal to make mince pies or have a Christmas dinner with more than three courses. It also banned smoking in streets and playing billiards on Sundays.
Ely Statement Denies Speech by Al Smith in Detroit
Former Governor Joseph B Ely and other New Deal opponents gather in Detroit to plot anti Roosevelt strategy with talks of a Jeffersonian ticket or urging dissident Democrats to back Landon The group aims to defeat Roosevelt and tests late entry options in key states while Al Smith denies planned Boston speech.
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Robber Forces Schoolgirl to Open Safe at Burne Shirt Plant
In Fall River Massachusetts a robber coerced a girl to open the safe at the Burne Shirt Company plant and seized a payroll of 9.50 dollars. He fled in an automobile with two accomplices as police searched for the trio.
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Americans Safe After Danger Spots Near Barcelona
The State Department reported Aug 4 that a number of Americans in danger areas near Barcelona were evacuated safely yesterday. The line notes continued concerns and reassurances for travelers in the region.
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