Laval Says Economy Decree Will Be Enforced Amid Riots
Paris August 9 Premier Pierre Laval orders enforcement of economy decree as riots and strikes erupt across France. He summons prefects from 86 departments while Toulon sees troop reinforcements after violent demonstrations against pay cuts. At least three dead, dozens injured, and shipyard workers vote to end a two day strike in Le Havre.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
France
Toulon
Champlain
le Havre
Utilities Holding Company Bill Draws Senate House Attention
Washington reports renewed efforts to resolve quarrels between the House and Senate over Roosevelt tax measures as the utilities holding company bill and social security program spar over differences.
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Washington
House
Senate
Old Age Pension Bill Details for Bill Jones
A Washington report details how the contributory old age pension system would affect Bill Jones. It traces his tax payments from age 20 to 65, the wage and employer contributions, and projected pension and estate outcomes under the social security bill. The article notes senate panel changes, conferees, and broader legislative maneuvers surrounding the bill and related measures.
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Washington
Bill Jones
Bill
Federal Treasury
Jones
Midwest Heatwave Continues Across Plains and Texas
The Associated Press reports a third heat wave of the summer expanding across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas with temperatures often above 100 degrees. Oklahoma shows only one station under 100 and no rainfall. Texas cities like Longview and Temple reach the mid 100s while Dallas and Abilene hit 100.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Montana
Martlesville
Tulsa
Manhattan
Kas
Kansas City
Lincoln
Neb
Longview
East Texas Oil Area
Temple
Tyler
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Dallas
Abilene
Youth Arrested in Monroe Murder Charge
Domi nick Marcone, 25, held for the slaying of Neal Jones, 30, a North Monroe cotton mill worker killed at a filling station. Marcone, who surrendered after admitting the shooting, said a fight earlier prompted Jones to threaten with a gun and return. Jones allegedly drew, fired, and Marcone shot him, with a pistol found on Jones.
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Monroe
Dominick Marcone
Neal Jones
North Monroe
Here
Marcone
Jones
Maroone
Mrs. George H. Yow Dies in Thomasville Home
Mrs. George H. Yow died at her East Main street home in Thomasville after a long illness. She was mother of T. Yow of High Point and aunt of Congressman J. Walter Lambeth, with ten grandchildren and siblings D. T. Lambeth and R. L. Lambeth surviving. She would have turned 70 in January.
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George H. Yow
East Main Street
Vid T. Yow
High Point
Spoksman
J. Walter Lambeth
Yow
Lida Lambeth
David Thomas Lambeth
Caroline Simmons Lambeth
Lillian Yow
Oomasville
Hsia
Cowmeres
Winston-Salem
David T. Yow
Walter &. Abernethy
Asheville
J. Stuart Yow
NRA
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Juneau Visit Describes Alaska Government and Skagway Trip
The writer praises Alaska's capital Juneau noting 16 congressmen and eight senators all Democrats. He forecasts a fast trip to Skagway to view the Chilkoot pass, claiming pioneers took months while they will do it in ten minutes, and mentions rain coats.
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Territory
Alaska
Chamber of Commerce
Skagway
Chilkoot
Confederate veteran walks miles to file pension request
William M. Miller, 89, a Newberry County resident, walked 87 miles to Columbia to meet Governor Olin D. Johnston and seek guidance on a Confederate pension. He described a hard living making baskets and chair bottoms to support his wife and three children. The governor issued a letter directing probate officials to review his records for pension eligibility.
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Columbia
William M. Miller
Newberry County
Olin D. Johnston
Confederate Veterans
Safe Robbery Hits Wentworth Court Clerk Vault
Armed with a drill attached to a car battery, a gang robbed the Superior Court clerk's office vault in Wentworth during the early hours. The exact amount stolen was not determined.
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Wentworth
Aug
Yeggs
Superior Court Clerk
Birrou Leaves for Japan on Secret Mission
Addis Ababa report says Daba Birrou, ex foreign office official, flew to Japan with an unknown companion for a covert mission. Unconfirmed word links the trip to arms purchases and establishing Ethiopia’s first consulate in Tokyo. Ethiopia may seek credit for about 60 percent of the order.
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Daba
Birrou
Foreign Office
Japan
Tokyo
Ethiopia
Birrow
Williams Dismissal Order Arrests Military Scandal
President Roosevelt approved the court martial verdict finding Brigadier General Williams guilty of soliciting and obtaining a $2,500 loan from Frank Speicher while he was assistant to the quartermaster general. Williams, a West Point graduate of 1898, will be dismissed from service effective August 12 following IG investigation into lobbying activities in the War Department.
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Roosevelt
Alexander E. Williams
Williams
Frank Speicher
Inspector General of the Army
Dern
War Department
Linden
North Carolina
West Point
Two Drown As Bridge Collapses Over Mississippi River
The west end of the municipal bridge linking Wisconsin and Minnesota in La Crosse collapsed plunging two people to death in the Mississippi River. Victims were Mr. and Mrs. Francis Landrieu of La Crosse. Fischer Blinn of Trempleau and Miss Marceline Patro of Minneapolis were rescued from the submerged car.
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Wis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Francis Landrieu
Fischer Blinn
Trempleau
Marceline Patro
Minneapolis
Madame Galli Curci Taken Into Hospital For Goiter
CHICAGO August 9 Madame Amelita Galli Curci the famed soprano was admitted to a hospital today for operation to remove a goiter. The illness was announced by her physician and her plans for future appearances were not disclosed.
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Chicago
Amelita Galli-Curci
Sheriff Gasque Killed in Marion Highway Crash
Sheriff RE. Clark Gasque aged 42 died when his car collided with a truck on the Marion Mullins highway about a mile from Marion. The casualty occurred early today according to AP reports.
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Marion, 8. C
RE. Clark Gasque
Marion-Mullins Highway
New Bridge Planned Over Mount Airy Creek
Mount Airy North Carolina plans a new bridge costing eighteen thousand dollars over the Gap ay crossing. The existing crossing has been condemned and will be replaced to improve transit in the area.
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MT. Airy
N. C
Ee A
Six polio cases reported in Virginia decline note
Richmond officials reported six cases of infantile paralysis to the state health department. Authorities caution the number does not prove a sudden statewide drop in poliomyelitis cases and emphasize continued vigilance.
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Richmond
State Health Department
Loan May Continue
Washington reports continuation of the 12 percent loan program as agencies weigh extending terms and ensuring credit flow. Officials say more details will be announced after reviews and possible legislative action.
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Washington
Local Businessman Dies in Car Crash At Intersection
A local business man was killed at 8 o'clock this morning when his car overturned after being struck by a machine driven by a woman named Mrs Sam. A coroner's inquest is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Sam
Jamboree Cancelled by Roosevelt Over Polio Fears
Washington August 9 President Roosevelt cancelled the international Boy Scout jamboree planned for Potomac shores August 21 30 due to infantile paralysis in the area. Encampments for 3500 scouts and foreign contingents were already in place when the decision was announced. Presidents statement said the outbreak was not unduly alarming but a conference recommended cancellation.
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Roosevelt
Potomac
High Seas
White House
U S Interest in Italo Ethiopian Talks Reported in London
London reports claim the United States shows active interest in the Italo Ethiopian dispute as Anthony Eden travels to Paris for tri power talks. James W. Gerard is cited as possible informal mediator though officials say no official role exists. Eden plans to let France and Italy lead negotiations ahead of the September League council meeting.
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United States
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James W. Gerard
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Rome
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Foreign Office
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League of Nations Council
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Weed prices rise on border tobacco market day
Heavy sales continued on the border belt tobacco market with unofficial opening-day averages around 21 cents. Lumberton reported 610 054 pounds sold at 21.30 dollars per hundred, with 300 000 pounds more on the floors. other towns like Chadbourn, Tabor City, Darlington and Fair Bluff moved large blocks as prices strengthened across grades.
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E. I. Reardon
Dillon
Reardon
Chadbourn
Tabor City
Darlington
Fair Bluff
Tobacco prices on border belt sales awaited
Florence D C August 9 official prices on opening day sales of tobacco on the border belt of North and South Carolina were awaited to check against unofficial estimates placed the average between 20 and 24 cents a pound. Individual markets reported unofficial at above 20 cents while some questioned the higher town estimates.
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D. C
North and
South Carolina
Negro enters not guilty plea in court at Wentworth
George Frence alias Jake Johnson, a Black man accused of criminal assault on a 65 year old white woman, was arraigned in Superior Court at Wentworth and pleaded innocent. He was moved to an unannounced jail to await trial tomorrow with state troopers guarding against mob violence.
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Wentworth
George Frence
Jake Johnson
Rockingham County
Trial of Jake Johnson Slated in Rockingham County Court
In Wentworth on the Rockingham County superior court docket, Jake Johnson a Black man faces charges of criminal assault against a white woman. Attorneys indicated the trial may not be reached until after the lunch recess.
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Wentworth
Jake Johnson
Rockingham County
Mary A. Parker ends suicide attempts with fatal hanging at state hospital
Mary A. Parker, 50, of Walkertown, attempted suicide more than fifty times in the past month and succeeded today at a Worcester state hospital. She had been a patient since July 25 and had tried death by own action two or three times daily since arrival.
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Worcester
Mass
Mary A. Parker
Walkertown
State Hospital
Paralysis Still On Wane In State
North Carolina health officials reported two new infantile paralysis cases for a second consecutive day. Durham and Vance counties each added one case, bringing August totals to 42 and July to 64 in the first nine days. Officials noted about 52 percent of cases this year, with roughly 75 to 80 still in the contagious stage. Eight new typhoid cases were recorded, totaling 57 for August and 377 for the year, with Warren, Buncombe, Edgecombe, Craven, and Hertford counties affected.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Durham
Vance
Warren County
Buncombe
Edgecombe
Clrfax
Hertford
Oklahoma's Uncle John Allen Celebrates 111th Birthday
Borchito Oklahoma August 9 a hearty western birthday dinner marks J J Uncle John Allen Oklahoma champion family man. He raised eight of his own children and 43 orphans after the war and has kept farming since Shiloh. He and his second wife had twins thirty years ago.
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Okla
J. J
Uncle John
John
Oklahoma
Davis
Snce
Shiloh
Allen
Mt. Airy police ban parking at city cemetery
Mt Airy authorities issue ultimatum prohibiting parking in the city cemetery after damage to burial plots and shrubs. Police will patrol to enforce the ban and prevent petting parties in the cemetery.
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City Cemetery
MT. Airy
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