France and Britain Recognize Franco Regime in Spain
Paris reports unanimous French cabinet approval to recognize Generalissimo Franco as Spain's legal government. Britain also pledged unconditional recognition, signaling end of the Spanish Civil War era. French ambassador to Burgos expected this week. Leon Berard offered the post but declined.
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Senate debates military expansion tied to Roosevelt messages
Chairman Sheppard told the Senate that imperialistic attitudes require a broadened armed force as the administration seeks 358 million dollars for army and air corps expansion. President Roosevelt's messages to Congress inform the debate on this funding and policy choice. The session noted the push for stronger defense amid postwar global tensions.
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Reform measures loom as House meets for special order
Leigh Feb 27 The reform agenda including abolishing absentee voting in areas and tightening use of the absentee ballot in general elections faces a special order in the House this evening. The session enters its ninth week with action on appropriation and finance bills likely to appear on the calendar soon and an appropriations plan offering 154 361 292 for next biennium. The finance committee struggles to balance a 6 000 deficit with no new revenue, considering extending the tax base to basic building materials and raising income tax. The Senate wrapped a trip to Washington and a Cape River cruise to Southport aboard the Modoc. Senator Tay f Anson told colleagues a three to four day exit is expected.
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High Winds Kill and Injure in Georgia
Strong winds and heavy rain swept parts of Georgia causing seven deaths and injuries to about 15 people. A windstorm damaged homes near Monia and Bluff, with several houses toppled and a minister killed by electrocution while attempting to move a downed power line near Cordele.
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Rainfall records fall in Raleigh in February or drought rise
Lee A. Denson of the Weather Bureau reports a 50 year rainfall record in Raleigh for February with 1.69 inches over the weekend. The monthly total reaches 4.70 inches, 1.06 inches above the normal February record set in 1899, with more rain forecast and rising river banks feared on Neuse Cape Fear and Roanoke rivers.
Japanese Drive Reports Gains In Westward Yangtze Quest
Japanese forces push west along the Yangtze in central Hupeh reporting advances within 35 miles of Shasi the key Hupeh river port. Other columns claim progress over half the Hankow Ichang route while preparations near Tsaoyang and Shayangchen loom. A Chungking spokesman cites 1,010 Japanese planes lost since July 7, 1937.
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Mrs FDR Leaves Club Over Policy Row
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt states in her syndicated column she resigns from an unnamed organization over a policy she disapproves of. The New York World Telegram notes it is likely the Daughters of the American Revolution over a decision regarding Marian Anderson at Constitution Hall. The article quotes FDR on resigning to avoid implied approval and to seek change from within.
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Widow of Lenin Krupskaya Dies in Moscow at 70
Na dejda Konstantinova Krupskaya widow of Nikolai Lenin and a leading revolutionist dies in Moscow at age seventy after sharing in the early Soviet struggle. She celebrated her 70th birthday recently.
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Germans Claim Terrific New Bomb Power Developed
Washington report says Senate Military Committee heard Major General Arnold testify Germany developed a liquid oxygen explosive with vast destructive radius and potential to make planes obsolete. The defense expansion bill of 358 million dollars faced quick Senate approval as debates on foreign policy were not expected to center the vote.
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Power Lines May Cut Across Blair Park Golf Course
A Duke Power survey plans power lines through Blair Park affecting seven of nine fairways. The route, tied to a city park project, could hinder golf and has drawn cautious comments from City Manager Knox and park founder D. H. Blair.
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Ex-Jap Ambassador Hiroji Saito Dies at 51
Former Japanese ambassador to the United States Hiroji Saito died unexpectedly from a respiratory ailment at 51. He retired last fall and declined Japan’s foreign minister post, citing health. Secretary Hull praised his five years of work for friendly ties between Japan and the United States. Saito’s ashes will be returned to Japan by his widow.
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Eight WPA projects funded in North Carolina
George W. Coan Jr. announced a total of 191 853 34 dollars allocated to eight WPA projects in North Carolina to employ about 400 people. Projects include Bladenboro elementary school building 26 607 dollars Lenoir County gymnasiums South Wood Contentnea Pink Hill and Wheat Swamp schools 33 468 near Gastonia water distribution 11 404 Rocky Mount sanitary sewers 36 838 Nash County Bailey and Sharpsburg community buildings 8 717 Cabarrus county Mt. Pleasant sanitary sewers 20 155 84 Robeson Magnolia school grounds improvement 49 152 Hertford Winton community building grounds 5 512.
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Chamberlain declares unconditional British recognition of Franco regime
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced Britain's unconditional recognition of Generalissimo Franco's Nationalist regime as Spain's legal government and said France would follow. He defended the move amid opposition protests and noted Franco's pledge to preserve Spain's traditional independence.
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Jews Submit To Nazi Emigration Demands In Berlin
In Berlin, Jews crowded the central emigration office to file papers for leaving Germany. Police had ordered 100 daily to be notified, with 160000 Jews in the city affected. Leaders said names of 100 daily leavers could be supplied for several days, but warned pace could not be sustained. Fears rose that men missing required papers could face concentration camps.
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Time Not Ripe For Conference On World Peace
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that the time has not arrived to call a world conference on removing economic and political grievances. He said permanent peace requires disarmament limits and trade barrier removal and would pursue a general settlement when a conference could succeed.
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Indictments Recommended By Pa Jury For Earle Aide Cabinet
A Pennsylvania grand jury recommended indictments against three members of former Governor George H. Earle’s cabinet and others tied to his Democratic administration. The charges include conspiracy to defraud and payroll padding in the highway department, alleged blackmail of state employees for campaign contributions, and misuse of surety bonds on state contracts. Also noted the need for future executives to prevent misuse of state funds and said Earle should have known of the conditions with proper supervision. Eleven others were named in the report.
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Peace Without Union Dominates CIO AFL Talks
In Washington the CIO and AFL discuss peace without union as a possible end to their civil war. John L Lewis and William Green show cautious acceptance of Roosevelt's appeal to form a peace committee while the AFL holds firm on its position. The AFL calls for broader cooperation to boost production and employment and hints at a labor advisory council for government policy.
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Supreme Court Undercuts Sit-Down Seizures in Fansteel Case
The Court condemns the seizure of the Fansteel plant during a 1937 sit-down strike and upholds the company’s right to discharge workers. Chief Justice Hughes denounces the act as unlawful even amid a labor dispute, marking a major setback for the National Labor Relations Board with two other labor decisions delivered that day.
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Republicans predict 1940 win if New York joins 21 states
The Republican national committee said in Washington that the party could win the 1940 election by carrying New York and 21 other states deemed unquestionably Republican. Based on the 1938 results, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Oregon, and New York totaling 268 electoral votes could form a majority. They cited New York Idaho as toss ups and noted Illinois and Montana close to the Democratic edge. Senate control appears unlikely with 23 Democrats up for reelection in 1940, but a strong House bid is anticipated.
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Ickes Dismisses GOP Electoral Claim as Absurd
Secretary Ickes told reporters in Cleveland that the Republican claim of 221 electoral votes in 21 states is wishful thinking and absurd. He spoke to the American Association of School Administrators tonight.
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Conference on East West Airline Route in North Carolina
Charlotte February 27 Co O Custer of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce said a conference on developing an air mail and passenger feeder system in North Carolina would be organized with Washington authorities once interested cities form a coordinated group. A proposed Wilmington N C to Knoxville Tenn line via Charlotte was discussed at a conference last week.
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