Civil service bill for High Point debated in Raleigh
Local citizens conferred with state lawmakers about a civil service measure. Wade Renfrow said eight copies were prepared for distribution and one draft will be sent to The Enterprise for publication. The High Point delegation stressed openness and did not seek to pass a bill, only gauge support from Senator Gold and Representative Pickens.
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Unis Group
Winour
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R. T. Pickens
Wade P. Renfrow
Renfrow
Pickens
Gold
France vetoes volunteers ban in Spain with unanimous 591 to 0 vote
The French Chamber of Deputies approved Premier Leon Blum’s request to empower banning volunteers from Spain, promising to use the power only with other nations’ support. The move comes amid rapid Francoist advances and shifting international pressures in Europe.
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Spain
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Germany
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Europe
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Malaga
Mediterranean
Marbella
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France
Hermann Willelm Goering
Il Duce
Ool
London
Morocco
Vinson Seeks Weed Tax Cut
Washington January 15 Opposing forces push on tobacco taxes as Rep Fred M Vinson Ashland Kentucky introduces a bill to cut tobacco taxes 0 percent with support from tobacco growing states while others push for higher levies A Green light from the administration may shape action Vinson says the bill would cut standard brand cigarettes to 50 cents a pack and 10 cent packs to 8 cents The tobacco tax bill funds state taxes and spans about 590 million dollars annually
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Department of Agulture
Congress
Ogden L. Mills
The
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Ways Not Means
Favble
America
Courage In Making Needed Government Changes Urged
Paul V. McNutt urged North Carolina legislators to have courage to reform the system of representative government during a joint session. He called for coordinated local government activities and clear executive responsibility as a state orphanage bill and bonding were discussed. Governor Hoey praised progress in county administration.
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State Association of County Commissioners
Thomas R. Wolfe
Albemarle
Hoey
North Carolina
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
McNutt
Dellinger
Gaston
Lee County Farmers Back Tobacco Control Compact Bill
About 200 Lee county farmers gathered in Sanford to endorse a state tobacco control compact bill introduced in the house of representatives on Monday. The endorsement signals broad farmer support for stricter tobacco regulation within the state framework.
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Sanford
Lee County
House of Representatives
Roosevelt Reform Plan Faces Senate Opposition
Senate opposition to Roosevelt reorganization plans prompts administration to route the program through special channels. Democratic Leader Robinson says hearings continue as investigators pursue details while the aim remains efficient government and possible cost savings.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Robinson
Byrd
D-Va
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Effort To Rescue Americans In China Brings Real Action
Willys R. Peck of the U S embassy acted today after failed diplomacy to free 21 Americans trapped in Lianfu. Ambassador Nelson T. Johnson said Peck planned to evacuate women and children by plane from Sianfu to Loyang if possible, or work in Loyang to secure releases.
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Nanking
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United States
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Shens Province
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Guilt of Doomed Man Now Doubted
Parole Commissioner Edwin M. Gill said new matter presented in the case of Charles Smith a Columbus county condemned man for first degree burglary raises grave doubt about his guilt and will prompt a thorough case review. Gill will contact court officials to decide on possible reprieve and clemency.
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Edwin M. Gill
Charles Smith
Columbus County
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J. N. Hinson
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Sarah Lyles
Herman D. Stanley
Columbus
M. W. Barnhill
John J. Burney
Farmers Net Income Climbs in 1936 Amid Drought Impact
Federal farm experts report 1936 net income for farmers at 5.3 billion dollars after production costs, up 17 percent from 1935 and within 7 percent of 1929 peak. Drought reduced corn and wheat profits, while cotton yielded 955 million dollars, and potatoes rose to 367 million from 231 million the year before.
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Washington
Pope Pius XI Condition Stable after Night of Pain
In Vatican City on January 15 the pope’s condition was reported stationary after another night of fitful sleep and periods of pain. The bulletin offered no improvement but no further deterioration was noted, with officials continuing to monitor his health.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius XI
Coal Dealers Meet Set Monday in Greensboro
Directors of the North Carolina Coal Dealers association will gather in Greensboro on Monday to discuss industry matters and potential policy actions amid a regional coal market shift.
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Greensboro
North Carolina Coal Dealers Association
Moose Legion Opens Meetings in High Point District Convention
About 300 Moose and auxiliary members from Tar Heel Lodge gathered in High Point for a two day district convention at the Sheraton hotel. The schedule includes a 4 PM registration on Saturday, 8:30 PM ball, Sunday initiation of about 25 candidates, a noon luncheon, an auxiliary tea, a 2 PM Legion Frolic, and a 5 PM banquet to close the event with leaders from Virginia and North Carolina in attendance.
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Guiding Moose
C. H. Miles
Durham
Herder
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Winston-Salem
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Ladies Auxiliary
Auto Strike Talks Begin in Detroit Monday
Negotiations start in Detroit Monday between General Motors management and union leaders to end the giant strike. Sit down strikers will leave occupied plants as the firm agrees not to resume operations. Gov. Murphy is informed of the truce and a settlement period of at least 15 days begins. The dispute affects about 114 000 workers with wage and profit losses running into millions. broader trade losses are reported across several states.
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Seattle
Simpson Freed in Girl's Death at Ocean Beach
Robert A. Simpson, blonde band leader, acquitted of murder and criminal assault in the July 18 death of Ellen Sullivan, 17, a New London telephone operator. Court dismissed charges of strangulation and assault in the Danceland Casino hall. ruling favorable to defense.
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Ellen Sullivan
New London
Danceland Casino
Ocean Beach
Jockey Burton Wins $22,500 Settlement Over Ad Photo
Attorney for Crawford Burton says a Reynolds Tobacco suit is settled out of court for 22,000. The photo appeared in a testimonial advert causing embarrassment and ridicule. Earlier a federal jury awarded Burton $2,500 against Crowell Publishing.
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Joseph R. Truesdale
Crawford Burton
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Reynolds Tobacco Company
Crowell Publishing Company
Flu Breaks Out In Edgecombe Jail
Edgecombe county reports 29 influenza cases in the county jail. Dr. L Lirks county health officer orders thinning of the prison population with eight ill prisoners sent to a hospital and five moved to the city jail.
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Edgecombe County
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Textile leader Holt dies at 85 in Stateville hospital
Burlington obituary notes Lawrence B. Holt 85 merchant banker and mill founder son of Alamance industry pioneer Edwin M. Holt and brother of former Gov. Thomas M. Holt. He helped create Lafayette and Aurora mills, organized E. M. Holt plaid mills, reduced mill hours, and introduced double entry bookkeeping. He built the Episcopal church in Burlington. funeral planned Monday.
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Flames Cremate 2 Men 4 Women Near Strang
Four women and two men burned to death when an oil line at a Refining Company exploded during repairs near Strang Oklahoma. Five other men were seriously burned and hospitalized. Names include Currie Barnett Guthrie Arthur Gillam Stroud Mrs John Wastes Avant and Mrs John Lamb Seminole.
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Guthrie
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John Wastes
Avant
Rivers Reach Flood Levels Across Midwest and Northeast
Rain swollen streams burst banks from Missouri to Pennsylvania causing floods of the year in Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri and Pennsylvania. City crews warned of continuing rises and families fled homes as police and fire units used boats to evacuate residents.
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Lynching cries erupt as court arraigns Major Green
Major Green, 33, a Black porter, was arraigned in Queens county court for the bathtub slaying of Mrs. Mary Robinson Case. A crowd outside shouted lynching threats, attempted to attack him with umbrellas and sticks, while detectives protected him and he was moved to jail.
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Mary Robinson
Porter
Queens County Court
John &. Colden
Queens County
G-MEN Girl Suspects in Mattson Kidnapping Case
Federal officers pursue leads in the Mattson kidnapping case after 10 year old Charles Mattson was slain. Haynes and Foerster were detained as investigators piece together the crime scene in Washington state and California. Evidence includes a blood stained jacket and items found at the Everett area and a Seattle cottage linked to the suspect.
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Lee Haskell
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Seattle
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Weather bulletin notes cooler trend with rain in east
Noon weather desk reports cloudy skies and much colder air moving in from the east with rain likely along the coast and in the east. Remaining sections show scattered records of temperatures across several stations including Charlotte and Birmingham with varying highs and lows.
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