Italys Warning to Britain Over Italo Ethiopians Conflict
In Bolzano the Italian cabinet published a communique ahead of the League council session on the Italo Ethiopians dispute. It warns Britain to go slow, vows military measures if sanctions are imposed, and hints at fleet moves toward Suez and air power in Sicily and southern Italy. Roosevelt sends condolences to Belgium over the queen's death.
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Treasury Bonds Move Slowly Amid Auction Slowdown
The Treasury reported its first difficulty in floating a government bond issue as no tenders were received for a four year 1% Farm Mortgage bonds offering. About $85.3 million of bids were accepted at an average issue price near $9, yielding roughly 1.76 percent. In California Alfred E. Smith’s potential candidacy was raised by William Randolph Hearst who called him a strong Democratic leader and possibly a candidate for an independent Jeffersonian party.
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Constable Caught In Trap Planned By Sheriff's Men
In Winston-Salem on August 20 Constable Jo Matthews and deputies Arthur Wall and Sam Brown raided a parked auto and found Sheriff Guy Scott and five deputies. They were charged with drunkenness weapons and impersonating officers. The trap aimed at end parkers on the county road who were arrested and sometimes bonded. Matthews claimed he deputized the two men to assist him. The sheriff's office said no authorization existed and the constable patrolled outside his jurisdiction. Victims said they were cited without cause.
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Tragedy in Switzerland as Queen Astrid dies in crash
King Leopold recounted the accident that claimed Queen Astrid's life near Kusnacht Switzerland on August 20. He said he leaned toward the map the queen held and the car had already swerved and was near a tree when he looked again.
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France to push for peace at League council meeting
Paris officials express dread over preventing Ethiopia Italian conflict but aim to limit violence to Africa. Premier Laval authorized to act freely at the League of Nations council in Geneva next Wednesday. French officials warn success will be difficult but possible as Laval enters the final peace effort week.
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Byrnes to Explain New Cotton Policy on Radio
United States Senator James F. Byrnes will discuss the government cotton policy in a half hour radio talk tomorrow afternoon at 0 o clock over stations WET Charlotte and WFIK Greenville officials announced today.
PWA Allocates 450000 For 162 Family DC Housing Project
Secretary Lykes announces a $450,000 allotment under the Public Works Administration for a Columbia district low rent housing project housing 162 families. The action designates funds to construct and provide residences under federal housing initiatives.
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Cars Increase Raleigh Licenses Count
An August report shows 42 005 more cars licensed at the state motor vehicle bureau by today. The tally reflects ongoing growth in vehicle registrations across the region.
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Designer Tom Kerr Killed in Auto Crash Near Kings Mountain
Shelby August 20 Tom Kerr 28 designer for the Cleveland Cloth mill was killed early today in an automobile accident near Kings Mountain in a crash officials said resulted from a car leaving the highway and overturning Kerr was a native of Shelby and a longtime employee of the Cleveland Cloth mill authorities said investigations are continuing and no further details were released
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State Holiday Set for Labor Day in Raleigh
Raleigh August 28 State employees will have a full holiday Monday Labor Day announced by Frank Dunlap assistant director of the budget.
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World Series Junior Baseball Playoffs Off Due to Wet Weather
MM Wilson assistant American Legion director said the third game of the five game junior baseball championship was postponed today due to wet conditions. The match was scheduled for this afternoon in progress week.
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Dynamiting Case Is Under Advisement
The State Supreme Court considered the Burlington dynamiting case after arguments on an appeal. Six defendants convicted in Alamance county for conspiring to dynamite the B E M Holt Plaid Mills at Burlington during a 1930 textile strike were tried on six counts. Defense argues charges should have been heard separately.
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Mobster John Hamilton Found in Unmarked Grave
Oswego Illinois coroner's jury confirms the identified remains are John Three Fingered Hamilton. The death came from gunshot wounds by unknown assailants. The case closes a long federal manhunt linked to Dillinger's gang member.
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Wall Street Disputes Auction Method in Bond Sale
New York reports traders blame the failure to sell the full 100 million Federal Farm Mortgage bonds on the auction method. Only about 86.7 million of the four percent bonds sold as dealers balked at profit and banks avoided bids, while Morgenthau cited no link to the method. Experten note half point deviations drifted market, but treasury credit remains intact.
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Nation-Wide Boycott Backed by Durham Labor Union
Durham Central Labor Union launches a nationwide boycott on Durham Hosiery Mills products. The union seeks state and national support after a strike by seamless hosiery workers began July 22 over wage cuts. Mayor W F Carr, mill vice president, to welcome at the State Federation of Labor convention.
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Italy Reacts to Queen Astrid Death Shock in Rome
Italian officials and public react with shock to the Belgian queen’s death near Lucerne. Government and communications channels were activated to seek fuller details beyond official news. Rome officials could not confirm whether King Victor Emmanuel and Crown Prince Umberto were informed while at the Bolsane maneuvers.
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Prices Stronger on Leaf Markets in Belt Tobacco Trade
The Associated Press reports firmer leaf tobacco prices across the belt with lighter offerings. Greenville's Wednesday sale reached 543,086 pounds at 18.28 per hundred, Rocky Mount noted higher prices for better grades at 21.08, and Kinston sold 738.73 at 19.93. Rain limited some markets. heavy receipts expected tomorrow as week’s last sale.
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Verdict Reserved In Case Of Attempted Inciting Of Riot
Fred Gray stands trial in Greensboro North Carolina on inciting relief workers to riot. Judge Earle Rives postponed verdict to Friday September 13 after defense motion. Gray was granted two extra weeks to marry in New York and posted $300 bond. Police allege he urged breaking doors of the emergency relief building to seize food.
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Weather Outlook for South and North Carolina
Forecast calls for showers tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Strong north and northeast winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Overcast with showers moving south, with variable winds in central areas and moderate south to southwest winds in the extreme south.
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Infantile Paralysis Falls in North Carolina August Report
North Carolina health records show no new polio cases for the fifth day in August while six typhoid cases are logged. The August total for infantile paralysis remains 78 as the epidemic clearly wanes in the state.
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Curtis backs Landon for 1986 GOP nomination
Former Vice President Curtis urged Governor Landon of Kansas as the Republican presidential nominee in an interview. He denied ties to Colonel Frank Knox and said he will not commit until Landon officially enters the race.
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Government CCC Work Paused At Mount Mitchell
Government officials decide CCC workers at Mount Mitchell near Asheville will be moved to a warmer climate this winter. The peak’s conversion into a state park is suspended until spring due to the cold season.
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Wabash Railway Workers Plan Dawn Strike Over Pay Dispute
ST LOUIS August 20 crews of the Wabash railway announced they will strike at dawn Saturday unless the road settles a salary dispute.
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Belgium Mourns Tragic Death Of Queen Astrid
Queen Astrid of Belgium dies in a Swiss mountain accident near Lucerne while on holiday with King Leopold III. The 21 year old Swed ish born princess had won Belgium's affection through her charity work and humble manner. The tragedy follows the earlier WWII era loss of MING Alvert, a national wartime hero.
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Belgian Queen Astrid Dies After Car Crash Near Kosnacht
August 29 report from Kussnacht Switzerland says Astrid of Belgium, 29, died from injuries after a car driven by King Leopold swerved off a road by Lake Waldstätter. The king was slightly hurt. their aide and two attendants survived with injuries. The queen died in her husband’s arms as medics administered last rites.
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