Strikers defend stance as New York faces work or jail order
In New York on August 24, labor leaders ready to resist a WPA plan to force unemployed to take preferred jobs or lose relief. Gen Hugh Johnson vows prosecutions against those refusing work, while critics compare the order to fascist coercion and jail for conscientious objectors.
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Reynolds Will Speak Twice In N C Before Tour
Senator Robert R Reynolds will speak at two North Carolina events before his national tour on True Americanism and Peace Time Patriotism. He delivers August 29 at Durham to the North Carolina State Federation of Labor and September 1 at Spartanburg to the Loyal Order of Moose of North Carolina and South Carolina. He will distribute literature as North Carolina’s Ambassador of Good Will and invite civic groups to visit the state. His 8000 mile route spans 35 states with a trailer home on wheels for travel and meals.
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Britain weighs sanctions over Suez and alliance dynamics
A British push for sanctions may hinge on France, with observers noting the 1839 Belgian neutrality treaty and 1906 Ethiopia pact shaping Britain’s options. Italy’s need to move through Suez ties the canal to Ethiopian concerns, while Britain’s ownership of seven sixteenths of the shares underscores its limited control.
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British Fleet Moves to Enclose Suez Zone Amid Eye on Italo-Ethiopian War
British Mediterranean fleet will sail from Malta on August 29 to positions around the Suez region as Britain imposes air raid shelters on the island. Leaflets warn civilians to prepare for air attacks. The strongest force will anchor at Alexandria including the Revenge Valiant and the carrier Glorious.
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Ethiopians Ready Trenches as Mussolini Threat Grows
In Addis Ababa on August 24 the Ethiopian army began digging trenches along the Italian frontier to deter a fascist assault. Emperor Haile Selassie issued a public air raid warning urging civilians to seek woods and spread out. The notice details three cannon shots for warnings and six for the attack’s end, with factories sirening and bells ringing.
Mass Italian Army Maneuvers Along Austrian Front
In Aug 24 reports 150000 Italian troops moved through forested mountains near the Austrian frontier for a dawn mock battle. The test planned 350000 more to launch similar exercises nationwide. Mussolini is expected to inspect maneuvers. King Victor Emmanuel III also noted.
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Senate action may thwart measures in early adjournment clash
In a heated conference chaired by Vice President Garner, Senator Robinson and House leaders battled over the deficiency bill, arguing Senate provisions would boost total House funding from 93 million to 500 million. Buchanan warned retrenchment, claiming the bill’s fate was sealed, while debate raged over social security funds and various agency appropriations.
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Garner and Leng clash in heated Senate standoff
Aug 24 Washington report details Vice President Garner angrily confronting Senator Leng as Congress threatened adjournment. An elevator incident involving Ellis Betts spawns a sharp exchange about direction and intent during the tense debate.
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Hair splitting sparks quip between senators over adjournment
In Washington on August 24 a dispute between Senator Black of Alabama and Senator Copeland of New York over adjournment led to a joking exchange. Black mocked Copeland by saying he would "split his own hair" while Copeland retorted he would keep standing, suggesting the other senator might appear more dignified standing on his head.
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War Correspondents Report Mass Army Movements
War correspondents observed a large troop concentration after a reconnaissance flight. Forested areas appeared tranquil from afar but revealed tens of thousands of troops under cover during the secretive area deployment.
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Opening Day Prep Urges School Registration and Book Fund
The article urges students to prepare for opening day on September 16 by saving weekly for book fees and establishing a study plan. It emphasizes personal responsibility, keeping up with assignments, and registering for high school this fall.
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Precision gauges drive Packard One Twenty quality control
More than 14 000 gauges and inspection devices test Packard One Twenty parts. Burris, a local Packard dealer, notes devices range from two ounces to 18 000 pounds and can detect a tenth of a millionth inch. Bearings are tested in soundproof rooms, pistons and pins measured to one ten thousandth inch with an ultra precise electrical gauge. Also details about student registrations and dates appear in the same manuscript excerpt.
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Tobacco inspection bill signed into law by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed the Flannagan tobacco inspection and grading bill after seven months of debate. The measure includes a $200000 appropriation to fund operations and calls for a voter referendum by two thirds of sellers before mandatory grading begins. Major support comes from Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky with North Carolina opposing.
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Local residents update Clarkton school staff changes
Mr and Mrs Jasper William son return to Clarkton to resume teaching at Clarkton high school. Mrs Loraine Ingram returns to the city after two weeks in Asheboro with her parents. Mrs Gladys Gannaway of 1001 Hoover Street is ill at home. Hazel Graham and children from Winston Salem visited the Grahams on Vall Street. Samuel Saunders and family visited relatives from Jamaica Long Island New York. Mr and Mrs Nesbit Johnson return from Huntersville after attending a funeral.
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Congress Passes Federal Control Plan for Alcohol
A new federal alcohol administration will regulate a code similar to pre NRA rules. The measure bans false advertising and false labeling while prohibiting belittling competitors. House and Senate conferences moved the bill to President Roosevelt for signature despite previous battles over barrel sales.
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Local Youth Arrested for Planned Murder Near Victim
Hood Batty a 15 year old colored youth was arrested by police Friday night while on his way to commit murder. He carried a loaded .82 caliber pistol and was seen crossing the street near his intended victim. Juvenile commissioner W F Bailey ordered custody and the case will be handled by the juvenile court.
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