Japanese Navy Returns American Launch After Seizure Protest
Japanese sailors freed an American owned launch and two Italian vessels after protests from the United States consul general. Tokyo cited blockade rules and said the seized craft likely belonged to China, as Japanese reinforcements move toward Nanking and Yangtze river blocks tighten.
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Shanghai
United States
Whangpoo River
Japan
Nanking
Kiangyin
Yangtze River
Nan
Lamb Will Pay Owner's Tuition
Washington dispatch reports a behind the scenes clash over crop control and wage hour bills as House members fret over farm provisions and labor standards. Urban lawmakers push to pry the wage hour bill from the rules committee with up to 24 names sought, risking both measures.
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Washington
House
Norton
D-Nj
Labor Committee
Rules Committee
Senate
Ford faces NLRB unfair labor practices charge in St Louis plant
The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint accusing Ford Motor Co. of interfering with union rights at its St Louis assembly plant. The United Automobile Workers had called a recent strike and alleges threats to discharge union members, loyalty pledges, plant closure, surveillance, armed guards, anti union propaganda, and retaliation against union members. A hearing is scheduled for December 16.
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ST. Louis
National Labor Relations Board
Ford Motor Company
United Automobile Workers of America
Ford Service Workers
Ford Loyalty
Reynolds seeks to rename AAA to ease confusion
Senator Reynolds of North Carolina urges Congress to drop the Agricultural Adjustment Administration designation to prevent mail and telephone mixups with the American Automobile Association. He asks Kowan to back the move and notes his role as AAA vice president.
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Washington
Reynolds
Congress
AAA
American Automobile Association
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Baltimore Hospital
Johns Hopking
Gillett
D.ja
Kowan
Farm Adjustment Administration
Automobile Association
R. K. Stewart Submits Low Bid For Local Work
Wilmington council reviews bids for relocating the freight depot tied to rail crossing elimination. R K Stewart and Son submit the low total of 55 600 dollars for razing the wooden depot and rebuilding the site on Perry street with 8 200 for razing and 47 600 for reconstruction. Second bid from Goode Construction of Charlotte totals 59 937 dollars, with A H Guilon and Company at 61 960 dollars.
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R. K. Stewart and Son
Perry Street
R. K. Stewart
Goode Construction Company
Charlotte
A. H. Guilon and Company
Broad Street
Willkie Seeks to Restore Investment Confidence in Private Power
Wendell L. Willkie, president of Commonwealth and Southern, asked President Roosevelt to help restore investment confidence in private utilities after a recent conference. He proposed federal agency power sales to municipalities, changes to rate-making and valuation, and removal of intermediate holding companies within three years while preserving existing ownership.
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Washington
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Roosevelt
Willkie
Photh Industry
Wilkie
Federal Power Commission
Wilkle
Tennessee Valley Authority
Public Utility
Plane crash kills Army pilot near Avery Texas
An army Barkslale field plane crashed near Avery Texas about 50 miles west of Texarkana. Initial reports said both occupants were killed but officers later said only the pilot died and the enlisted man was brought to Texarkana hospital in critical condition.
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Shreveport
Barkslale
Avery
Tex
Texarkana
Ark
Unemployment Up Nationwide in October Rise
The National Industrial Conference Board estimates 293000 more unemployed in October, lifting total unemployment to about 6355000 in the United States.
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New York
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
Licenses On Sale In Raleigh And Across North Carolina
The sale of 1938 automobile license plates began in Raleigh and across North Carolina today. Tags were issued at 50 stations throughout the state.
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Raleigh
N. C
Caroline
Planes Battle in Spanish War Over Madrid Front
Seven Spanish government pursuit planes and two insurgent bombers were shot down in air clashes over Alcala de Henares near Madrid. Government reports say five killed and 20 wounded. 23 insurgent ships over the city and 18 government fighters engaged in dogfights. Attacks also reported against Catatayud Baroca and Teruel as air raid shelters expand on the central front.
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Hendaye
Franco
Alcala de Henares
Madrid
Spain
Barcelona
Catatayud
Baroca
Teruel
Armory Dedication Highlights North Carolina Cooperative Spirit
Governor Hoey lauds united community effort at Greenville armory dedication funded by WPA and local money for Battery A of the 113th field artillery. He calls for ongoing cooperation across education, agriculture, business, and labor to strengthen community life and unity.
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Greenville
N. C
Hoey
United Community
North Carolina
WPA
113Th Field Artillery
North Carolina National Guard
George W. Coan, Jr
Deadline Passes With No Greyhound Settlement Yet
Cleveland December 1 A 16 state strike by Greyhound bus drivers nears resolution as unions and company officials expect a settlement within hours. Drivers who walked out Thanksgiving Day for higher wages and a closed shop missed their noon deadline to return to work with no official company comment. Federal mediator John L. Connor intensifies talks across nine Greyhound lines.
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Cleveland
Greyhound
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad
John L. Conner
Trcking
Grevghound
North Carolina Democrats Host Pre Christmas Ball
Members of the North Carolina congressional delegation will be guests of honor at a pre Christmas ball sponsored by the North Carolina Democratic Club Saturday night.
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Washington
North Carolina
North Carolina Democratic Club
Walkout Halts Durham Cotton Mill But Some Plants Remain Open
At Durham No. 4 Erwin cotton mill 50 bobbin men walked out split 8 hour shifts halting 1000 workers while No 1 No 6 mills and Cooleemee Erwin plants stayed running. Officials met workers to discuss the dispute and plan another conference as larger bobbins speed up runs.
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Thousand Erwin
Durham
Erwin
Cooleemee
W. H. Ruffin
Erwin Company
Aged Man Faces Murder Charge in Newport News
Michael Ritter a 77 year old shopkeeper was jailed on murder charges after an 11 year old girl was killed and a companion wounded while they sketched on the sidewalk in front of his shop. He admitted the shooting but gave no motive. A juvenile officer said the man had complained of chalk marks and stones from neighbourhood youths.
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Newport News
Michael Ritter
J. M. Peach
Edward G. Butcher
November collections rise while state revenue falls short
Raleigh dispatch reports the State Revenue department collected 25,808,649.47 dollars for the first five months of the current fiscal year, down from 26,866,759.45 dollars the same period a year ago. November collections were 23.70 percent higher than those in November 1936.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Revenue Department
City expects grant of PWA immediately for hydroelectric project
The High Point city council authorized the revised contract with Murray and Flood engineers and the mayor and city clerk signed it. An advance grant of 144000 for preliminary engineering is expected from PWA in Washington, with funds to begin work at the Styers dam site if the Supreme Court upholds the city’s right to proceed. Murray and Flood have already executed the contract.
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High Point
Murray
Flood
City Coun
PWA
Washington
BE. M. Knox
C. S. Grayson
Lois Welborn
Atlanta
Wasington
T Pwa
Supréme Court
Styers Dam
Vandenberg Not Choosing to Run for President
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan released a telegram stating he is not a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and should not be pressured. He urged preserving party impartiality to avoid friction while rebuilding for victory. A Kansas City group led by Leo Koehler announced a Vandenberg for President Club with E. Mont Reilly among boosters.
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Kansas City
Vandenberg
Michicag
E. Mont Reilly
Leo Koehler
Vandenberg Club
Vandenbergs
Washington
Republican Party
Labor Leaders to Meet Tomorrow in AFL CIO Peace Talks
John L. Lewis and William Green will personally lead labor peace negotiations to reunite the AFL and CIO. Philip Murray of the CIO peace committee arranged the meeting with Green joined by George Harrison of the UFL committee. The talks focus on major industry versus craft union models and control over executive power and enforcement mechanisms.
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Green
Lewis
Washington
J John L. Lewis
William Green
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
Labor
Philip Murray
C. I. O. Peace Committee
Murray
C. I. QO
George Harrison
C. IL. O. Althoush
Tssue
C. IL. O
A. F. of L
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Mary's
Boyd Maryhew
Southdown
Chicago
Belleville, Ill
Aganst Ford
United Automobile Workers
Auto Association
John Furlong
AUTO
Wilmington
John J. Furlong
J R
New Hanover County Recorder
J. C. McWatty
Furlong
Third
Dock Streets
McWatty
Asa W. Allen
P. Q. Moore
Jesse Kenan Wise
Moore
Ask
Scandinavia
Los Angeles
Elysian Park
Armory
Walkout
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