Roosevelt Labor Program Aims Federal Wage Hours Rules
William Green says the American Federation of Labor backs a federal mechanism to set minimum wages and maximum hours in certain industries using an NRA style plan. A federal commission would mediate and set rates if bargaining fails, with violations labeled unfair labor practices. No constitutional amendment would be required.
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Washington
William Green
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
Green
NRA
Congress
Governor Hoey urges 1938 North Carolina exposition
Raleigh January 11 Governor Hoey asked the state board of Conservation and Development to study a 1938 national exposition in North Carolina. He likened it to the Texas Centennial and said the project must be creditable and showcase the state’s assets. The plan also includes a possible NC exhibit at the 1939 New York World's Fair. G J Byrnes and C C Green discussed the proposals with Hoey.
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Raleigh
Hoey
State Board of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
Lehman
New York
G. J. Byrnes
C. C. Green
Conservation Board
Byrnes
Mid-Winter Conservation Board Meets in Raleigh
The State Board of Conservation and Development opened its mid winter meeting in Raleigh. Fisheries and game conservation issues were discussed and the session will continue tomorrow.
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Raleigh
State Board of Conservation and Development
First Pacific Coast Beacon Erected Off San Diego in 1856
The first lighted beacon on the U S Pacific coast was built off San Diego California in 1856 marking a milestone in maritime navigation and coastal infrastructure.
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Pacific Coast
United States
San Diego
Calif
Highway Fund Diversion Sparks Constitutional Debate
Raleigh January 11 anti diversionists plan a constitutional amendment to ban highway fund diversion citing Governor Hoey's qualified stance. They argue gas and motor taxes should fund roads only and expect broad public approval in the next general election.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
J. C. Baskerwill
Raleigh
Clyde R. Hoey
Hoey
General Assembly
North Carolina Education Association
Clyde A. Erwin
Erwin
Commissioner of Revenue
A. J. Maxwell
Maxwell
Roosevelt Plea Boosts Child Labor Amendment Efforts
Raleigh January 11 The President bears strong influence as Major A L Fletcher, NC Labor Commissioner, says Roosevelt's direct appeal could seal federal Child Labor Amendment approval. He cites broad support among textile leaders and many industrial chiefs for ending child labor and advancing a model state bill.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Jan
Roosevelt
North Carolina
A. L. Fletcher
Labor Department
South
Fletcher
Assembly
Major Fletcher
International Conference of Labor
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Dynamite Cap Blows Off Hand of 10-Year-Old David
In Carthage on January 11 a dynamite cap mistaken for a firecracker exploded in the face of 10 year old David Singleterry. He suffered serious head injuries and required amputation of one hand.
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Carthage
David Singleterry
Humpless camels exist among South American guanaco group
The guanaco represents one of several humpless camelid types. Camel species vary with some lacking humps.
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