Frey testifies 240 CIO organizers linked to Communists
John P. Frey of the A F of L metal trades department testifies before the Dies committee that about 240 CIO organizers are active Communist party members. He promises to name 185 top Communist leaders and to show that John L. Lewis and CIO leaders were officially endorsed by the party. Frey claims most CIO members are not Communists and notes the party scrapped its program in 1936 to gain influence.
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Washington
John P. Frey
A. F. of L
Dies
Communist Party
Rep. Dies
D-Tex
Frey
Co. I. 0
America
John L
CIO
C. I
Deaf Association Elects Officers in Greensboro
John Crutchfield of Winston-Salem elected president of the North Carolina Association of the Deaf at the 14th biennial convention closing in Greensboro. Morganton School for the Deaf chosen for the 1940 summer convention. other officers: Kathleen Parker Edenton first vice president, Max Brown Hickory second vice president, Harry Walker High Point treasurer, Edgar Winecoff Kanapolis finance secretary.
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Greensboro
John Crutchfield
Winston- Balem
North Carolina Association of the Deaf
State School For the Deaf
Morganton
Crutchfield
Charles C. Vestal
Raleigh
Kathleen Parker
Edenton
Carrie Thomas
Albemarle
Max Brown
Hickory
J. Bylor
Wilmington
Harry Walker
High Point
Charlies W. Knotts
Edgar Winecoff
Kanpapolis
Numer
Pike
Edward F Farnell
Thomasville
Marines Involved In Encounter With Japs In Shanghai
In Shanghai on the war anniversary, three Japanese men brandished pistols at a Defense Force auto in the American sector. A Marine sentry and Gunnery Sergeant Milton Marvin confronted them. two were surrendered to Japanese authorities and the third hospitalized after a head injury.
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Shanghai
Aus
Pootung
Whangpoo River
United States
Milton ¢. Marvin
San Diego
Calif
Defense Force
Marvin
Shanghai Defense Force
Special Service
Charlies F. B. Price
Arma
War Clouds Over Europe Stir Tensions and Travel Rules
Europe faces rising alarms as Britain imposes travel certificates for officers while France restricts visits to Italy. Germany readies giant maneuvers, requisitions grain storage, and enforces penalties for industrial disclosures amid mounting Eastern diplomacy.
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John W. Culmer
London
Europe
British War Office
Germany
France
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Insurgent Capture of Allied War Materials Reported
Spanish insurgents claimed to have seized large stocks of American arms from government forces including 17 tanks 83 field guns 630 machine guns 3430 rifles and 11700 shells. The capture followed fighting around Cabeza del Buey as frontier control tightened and a new offensive loomed.
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Hendaye
France
Cabeza del Buey
Spain
Mexico
Roswell R. Robbins Taken By Death
Roswell R. Robbins 42 longtime Lexington figure and chair of the city utilities commission died at Walter Reed hospital in Washington after suffering illness. He headed the Democratic campaign for W. O. Burgin in the eighth district and previously served as a football coach and Davidson county register of deeds. Survivors include his mother Mrs. F. C. Robbins a brother Hargrove Robbins and three sisters.
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Lexington
Roswell R. Robbins
Lexington City Utilities Commission
Walteranes Hospital
Washington
Robbins
Davidson County Register of Deeds
W. O. Burgin
F.C. Robbins
Hargrove Robbins
Chester
La Follette to Oppose Duffy in Wisconsin Contest
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin says he will campaign for the Progressive party nominee against Senator Duffy, signaling an end to his alliance with the administration. Duffy, first elected with La Follette's backing in 1932, remains White House favored despite La Follette's recent policy disagreements.
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Washington
la Follette
Wis
Progressive Party
Duffy
D.-Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
Nomeven
White House
Wisconsin Progressive
Brumley Defeats Dowtin In Biltmore Tourney First Round
Asheville Aug 18 veteran Judd Brumley of Greenville Tenn edged Wake Forest medalist Al Dowtin one up after 18 holes in the Biltmore Country club 16th annual invitational golf tournament first round.
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Asheville
Judd Brumley
Greenville
Tenn
Ted al Dowtin
Wake Forest
Biltmore Country Club
Confederate veteran author Captain Ashe in improved condition
Raleigh Aug 13 Captain Samuel A Court Ashe aged 60 veteran of the Confederacy and noted author journalist and former federal court clerk was described as much better today after a fall last week that may have fractured his hip He had been recovering until a relapse occurred on Guasetay night
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Raleigh
Samuel A'Court Ashe
United States leads Germany after first day in Olympic track meet
The United States won six of ten events and led Germany 58 to 49 at the close of day one of a two day track and field competition at Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
Olympic Stadium
Hoey Honors Requisition for Return to Aiken County
Governor Hoey approved the requisition for the return of A. D. Brockett from Jacksonville to Aiken County. Brockett is charged with obtaining property under false pretenses and issuing a worthless check.
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Raleigh
Hoey
A. D. Brockett
Aiken County
D. C
Jacksonville
Brandenburg Airship Reported Near Chatham Mass
The German transatlantic airship Brandenburg on a round trip from New York to Berlin was located by Radiomarine at 10 a.m. EST about 650 miles northeast of Chatham Massachusetts. It was flying at roughly 2,000 meters.
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Chatham
Mass
Brandenburg
New York
Berlin
Radiomarine Corporation
Senator Minton attacks press as big business and liars
Senator Sherman Minton in a broadcast for the American Press Society branded newspapers as big business backed by money that would support fascism. He criticized wire services for monopolistic editing, urged a crime to publish false facts, and accused publishers of claiming constitutional rights to lie.
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New York
Sherman Minton
Indiana Democrat
American Press Society
Minton
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Plans Pushed On For Improving Dangerous Road
Efforts gain momentum to secure highway funds for remediating the dangerous link between the city and Winston Salem. District highway officials and The Enterprise editor toured three and a half miles in Guilford county and eyed widening bridges to handle heavy traffic. Local and Winston Salem interests plan joint action with the High Point Chamber of Commerce highways bureau to press for improvements.
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Winston-Salem
S. M. Bason
Yanceyville
Tom A. Burton
C. M. Wayjek
The
Enterprise
Here
F. J. Sizemore
High Point
Gilbert Clinard
J. W. Lindsay
C. E. Diffendale
R. K. Young
W. T. Ritter
Gangsters Slay Joseph La Porte in Chicago
Joseph La Porte, 24, was executed by three gunmen who fired five shots to the head at a West Side garage. Police say he was once with the 42 gang and had involved himself in politics this year. The killing follows a wave of mob murders including James Dungan and Sam Piciotto, prompting suspicions of an underworld hit squad operating for hire.
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Chicago
Joseph la Porte
la Porte
John Racek
Southwest Side
James G. Dungan
Painters and Decorators Union
Sam “Frog Legs” Picciotto
White Sox
Archie Cain
Detective Bureau
Legislature Ends Six Day Session In North Carolina
Raleigh August 13 The North Carolina legislature completed enactment of two PWA acts authorizing 4 620 000 state bonds and 8 240 510 program funding plus county and city bonds for self liquidation projects Officials estimate a 26 million program The six day session ended at 1 07 am adjournment at 1 with 19 acts and resolutions passed authorizing land deeds for a coast guard air base and funding for the 1939 New York World's Fair plus state participation and local funding measures
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Raleigh
North Carolina
PWA
Harry MceMullan
Elizabeth City
Pasquotank County
Coast Guard
New York
New Hanover County
Farley Extends Support To Clark In Idaho Democratic Rift
National Democratic Chairman James R. Farley signaled unity with conservative D. Worth Clark after Clark's primary victory over a Pope loyalist. Farley, vacationing in Michigan, wired Clark offering backing from the national committee and best wishes for success.
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Boise
Ida
James R. Farley
D. Worth Clark
Idaho
Clark
James P. Pope
National Committee
Farley
Pope
Michigan
Democratic National Committee
Killing Is Denied By Danny Dean
In Wentworth North Carolina on August 13 testimony in Danny Dean's murder trial recounts his denial of killing Nick Martin of North Spray on June 8. The state seeks a first degree verdict while Dean cites Martin as a lifelong friend and notes a prior warning of threats on his life. Mrs Ida Martin testified that Dean killed her husband. Remaining arguments and judge Cle ment's charge precede jury deliberation.
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Wentworth
N. C
Danny Dean
Nick
John H. Clement
Eight Arrested in Five Storefront Lotteries Raids
Eight men were arrested in a coordinated raid on five Nor Main and nearby locations including Smoke Shop, Sport Shop, Brown Derby, Queen Ave cafe, and Do-Drop-In. Police seized tickets and paraphernalia used for lottery operations. warrants were served on several others with bonds set at 500 dollars.
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Hi Point
Nor Main Street
Queen Av
East Commerce St
Green Street
the Kemp
West G Street
C. L. Poore
South Main Street
M. K
Park Street
T. Taylor
North M Street
Harold Long
Quepne
Lucien Long
Anne
Roy Pierce
Vail Street
E. W. Etz
West Green Street
Dewey Hammer
West Gr Street
Luggs
City Hall
Speculation Warm On FDR Address
Washington August speculation swirls over President Roosevelt plans for a nationwide radio address Monday marking the third anniversary of Social Security. Aides say the speech will focus on Social Security employees and the president may hint at his liberal reform aims and electoral standards for Congress. Roosevelt is expected to speak from the White House at 9 p.m. for about 15 minutes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
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Winston- Salem
Maxwell
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