Supreme Court Upholds 50 Percent Silver Profit Tax
The Supreme Court sustained a 50 percent tax on profits from silver traders before the 1934 act boosting Treasury purchases. Justice Van Devanter delivered the opinion reversing a claims court ruling that the tax violated due process. The decision covers retroactivity as reasonable and in line with prior tribunal practice.
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Roosevelt advances federal reorganization plan for efficiency
President Roosevelt refined his bid to reorganize the federal government focusing on efficiency over economy. He will present proposals to Congress in a message and seek approval to cut or abolish activities as needed. He discussed functional regrouping with Vice President Garner, Speaker Bankhead, and other leaders.
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Smoak's Trial Delayed in New Hanover Case
Wilmington January 11 Edgar Leroy Smoak railroad carpenter's helper charged with poisoning his 15 year old daughter Annie Thelma will not be tried this term. Next criminal court is set for March with prosecutors noting possible new indictments. Authorities report deaths of Smoak's two children after his arrest and that his wife took out a life insurance policy without her knowledge.
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John J. Burney
Edgar Leroy Smoak
Annie Thelma
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Britain and France reel in treaty of nerves over Ceuta crisis
Diplomats watch as Britain and France mass ships around Spanish Morocco amid Berlin denial of Nazi troops. Goering's Rome visit sparks Berlin speculation while Paris cites no regular German forces and Britain suspends volunteers and enlists. France to follow.
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Solons Receive Relief Reports
Washington January reports show Roosevelt aiming to peg relief rolls at 2,000,000 for the rest of the five year period. The volume details 6 billion dollars in recovery aid since 1935 while noting 194,000 jobs cut in late December, drought aid driving most reductions. Oklahoma lawmakers pressed Hopkins to boost drought funding by 19,000 and to halt closing WPA offices.
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Passports Barred in Spain by U S Action
The State Department labels all American passports not valid in Spain while a broader neutrality act debate grows. Acting Secretary R Walton Moore said the measure, taken last August, aims to deter travel to Spain and would deny diplomatic protection there. The administration weighs extending a 1811 enlistment ban to penalize Americans serving foreign belligerents.
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Road Builders Gather for Annual Convention in New Orleans
Road builders from every section of the nation gathered in New Orleans for the American Road Builders association annual convention to discuss safer and better highways. More than 8,000 participants were expected, with a large delegation from Mexico attending the opening session.
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American Road Builders’ Association
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Law Enforcement Officers Meet, Plan March Sumter Session
About 500 officers attended the first meeting of the year in Charlotte for an informal discussion of crime and criminal problems. The next quarterly meeting of the Law Enforcement Officers Association will be held March 21 at Sumter, South Carolina.
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Mecklenburg Senator Leads Fight Over Gas Chamber
Senator James A. Bell of Mecklenburg County says he will back the Dellinger bill to end the gas chamber and restore electrocution. He notes earlier claims by Representative Peterson that gas was more humane, but he now questions lethal gas and favors updated electric chairs.
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James A. Bell
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C. A. Peterson
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Roosevelt asks for 790 million to carry on relief work
President Roosevelt sent Congress a request for a 790 million deficit appropriation to fund relief work for at least 2.58 million people over the coming months. He notes a longer work week has boosted re employment and urges private employers to hire from relief rolls to reduce dependence on relief. He cites 400,000 new workers enter the labor market annually.
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Russia Sets 1937 War Budget At Over Four Billion
Moscow announces a 20 102 000 000 ruble war budget for 1937, about 4 020 400 000 dollars, exceeding 1936 defense spending by more than 56 000 000 000 rubles and raising total defense estimates by over 1 billion rubles. Gregory Grinko, finance commissar, confirmed the increase.
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Kresge declares $20 a share dividend on preferred stock
Directors of Kresge Department Stores announce a dividend of 20 a share on accumulations on the 8 percent preferred stock from April 1 1927 to October 1 1929 inclusive. Payment will be January 25 to holders of record January 19.
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Kresge Department Stores, Inc
Business Leaders Respond to Roosevelt Challenge
Prominent figures in American business offer varied reactions to President Roosevelt’s call to boost employment. Harper Sibley urges government and business to cooperate with pro business legislation. Henry L. Nunn says industry must better cooperate with government and labor to relieve unemployment. Henry A. Scandrett expects industry to cooperate with any measures. Silas H. Strawn credits industry with striving to raise employment and hints at NRA groundwork. Harold H. Seaman says employment rises if the president supports business. otherwise it won’t. Dr. F. C. Hicks argues demand must grow before jobs.
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Seaman Body Corp
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University of Cincinnati
Union Leaders to Confer With Lewis in Washington
In Detroit Homer Martin and John Brophy depart for Washington to meet John L. Lewis about UAW auto strike strategy. Pontiac plant halts parts supply prompting lay offs. GM labor dispute escalates as labor department scrambles for a peace parley.
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Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers
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John Brophy
Washington
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Committee For Industrial Organization
Brophy
General Motors Corporation
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McGregor
Department of Labor
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United Automobile Workers of America
Edward F. McGrady
Pacific Coast
Winter’s Cold Spell Eases as Temperatures Rise Across Regions
Rising temperatures end the west’s coldest period while snow enshrouds the Rocky Mountains and flash floods threaten parts of the central and eastern states. In California 16,000 orchardists fight to save a $100 million citrus crop after 15 percent damage. 27 deaths are attributed to the weather across four states. A rescue effort aids stranded miners and Indigenous camps, with food drops and drifts hampering access.
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Highway wrecks claim 8 lives in North Carolina
North Carolina road fatalities rose with eight deaths reported in the weekend, including Lee Saunders a 50 year old Smithfield tobacco buyer and an elderly couple from Great Bend Pennsylvania killed near Benson. In Charlotte a rural policeman R L Davis aged 40 and a WPA worker died in a collision. Neuman Hewett aged 16 died when a car overturned in Brunswick county with Henry Usher and Carl Pigott seriously injured.
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Smithfield
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Great Bend
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S&runswick County
Henry Usher
Carl Pigott
South Carolina Weekend Road Toll Reaches Two
From Columbia South Carolina reports show two deaths on state highways over the weekend with details scarce. Police and highway officials recorded the fatalities as of early Sunday.
North Carolina Reports Few Influenza Cases, Knox Says
State epidemiologist Dr. J Dc Knox announced NC has thus far escaped an influenza epidemic. Last week 34 cases were reported statewide, with 14 in Franklin County as the disease sweeps other states.
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J. Dc. Knox
North Carolina
Knox
Franklin County
Missouri Professor’s Daughter Shot by Despondent Mother
Jeanne Trombly, nine, daughter of University professor Albert E. Trombly, was shot in the head by her mother who then killed herself. The coroner said no inquest would be held and doctors reported potential recovery for Jeanne. Alberta Trombly, 19, was in the room. Lawrence Trombly, 21, said the mother hoped Jeanne’s “backwardness” would disappear.
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Britain Massing Ships Near Spain in Wartime Shuffle
Ninety British warships and 15 000 regular army troops concentrated in strategic positions near Spain. Forty one naval units are in or near the Mediterranean and 49 more are en route. Troops are split: Gibraltar 2 670, Malta 8 500, and Egypt 9 600.
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State Operation of Fair Proposed by Agriculture Chief
Raleigh Jan 11 W Kerr Scott state agriculture commissioner told the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs the state should operate the fair. He noted past losses calling them political pie counters and urged a division of fairs led by a capable director in the agriculture department.
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Agriculture Department
Patrolman Fights Elevator Hideout in Cincinnati
Patrolman Pat Stull investigated an open door on his beat after hearing an elevator start. He ordered occupants to come out as the shaft moved, but officers later explained the elevator was empty due to a defective switch causing the lift to run.
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Pat Stull
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Legislators Expected To Do Little Week End Work
Raleigh Jan 11 A. F. Cherry Speaker of the North Carolina House predicted a 75 day session and work on some weekends only. He noted a six day week resolution and doubted every weekend would yield real work. He also said a joint resolution may invite Paul V. McNutt to speak to the assembly in Chapel Hill.
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R. Gregg Cherry
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Tentative Identification Made In Mattson Kidnapping Case
Deputies in Beverett Washington confirm a body found near Norma Bel Puget Sound is tentatively that of Charles Mattson, kidnapped in Tacoma two years ago. The nude, bloodied body was discovered near a highway, with signs of a brutal assault and a ransom demand previously issued by Dr. W W Mattson.
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Asheboro Driver Escapes Injury After Wreck
A young Asheboro man named Tedder escaped injury when his car swerved off a wet highway near King Tut two miles from Asheboro and struck a telephone post, wrecking the vehicle Friday evening. The damage was caused by the wet road conditions.
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Baltimore Seamen Join Demonstration at Commerce Building
A half dozen Baltimore tag seamen traveled to Washington to join representatives from nearby ports in a demonstration at the Department of Commerce building.
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Local Weather Update North and South Carolina
Weather report notes cloudy conditions in North and South Carolina with occasional rain and cooler temperatures tonight and Tuesday. Northeast winds from Hatteras to Jacksonvill e are moderating, with scattered rain possible in northern portions.
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