Federal Works Program Split Under Public Works Admin
President Roosevelt outlined the works relief program divisions noting projects over 25000 go to the Public Works Administration led by Secretary Ickes while smaller ones fall to the Works Progress Administration under Harry Hopkins. He read twelve pages of Alabama projects totaling 13 5 million, listing schools stadia water works and a lake as examples as reporters listened.
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Alabama
F R Strikes At Critics Of Works Policy
President Roosevelt defended the New Deal relief plan at a press conference by listing Alabama projects and contrasting permanent civic improvements with temporary works. He said the public works administration would handle projects over 25 000 dollars while Hopkins led works progress administration for smaller ones as a House committee prepared to open Monday investigations.
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Roosevelt
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CWA
Public Works Administration
Ickes
Works Progress Administration
Harry L. Hopkins
House
Lawyer's Home Bombed on Washington Coast
The home of Frank L. Morgan, president of Grays Harbor County Bar Association, was bombed around midnight tearing a hole in the first floor. Morgan and his two daughters Beth and Helen were unharmed. He was to defend Ernest Kozlowski in court later that day. State patrolmen and police said a dynamite bomb was thrown or planted in Morgan's basement.
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Two Germans Die on Execution Block
BERLIN July 3 The Nazi executioner swung his axe twice today decapitating two Germans convicted of espionage Egon Brest 28 who sought military secrets and Bruno Hindemann 63 who betrayed military information Both were tried in the peoples court which also sentenced Wilhelm Battesch 8 to life imprisonment for betraying information.
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Bruno Hindemann
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Wilhelm Battesch
France's Henry Ford Passes From Grief
Paris on July 3 reports Henry Ford of France, known as Henry of France, died in a hospital after a long illness caused by business troubles. Citroën's vast plant, once valued at 2,000,000,000 francs, fell into receivership in 1934 and its founder left active management. He faded under worry, weighed 70 pounds at death, and had lingered weeks awaiting a stomach operation.
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Ndred “Henry
France
Citroen
Japs Present New Demands To China
Shanghai dispatch reports Japan presenting a new set of demands to China after a Chinese magazine insulted the Japanese emperor. The Japanese envoy Akira Ariyoshi demanded a government apology and punishment for those responsible, following the New Life Weekly article referring to Japan as Son of Heaven.
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Soviets Claim Japanese Cover Amur River Island
Soviet officials asserted Japan seeks Amur river islands for strategic gain and alleged bullion wealth. Moscow warned Tokyo that Japanese and Manchukuo gunboats entering Soviet territory risks grave consequences, citing the 1860 Sin-Russian treaty and the delta island near Shabarovsk as a flashpoint.
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Vesuvius erupts with lava flow near Naples
Mount Vesuvius exploded early today, blowing apart part of its crater and sending lava, sparks, and fire rivers into the sky. Observers said the eruption was highly active but posed little danger to nearby property, with lava confined to the crater.
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Last Minute News Flashes Gangster Electrocuted
William Deni, identified as a gangland gunman, died in the electric chair at Rockview penitentiary early today for the Philadelphia murder of Policeman Harry J. Donahue. Also in brief, six bandits were slain in Jalisco clashes with federal troops, with one soldier reported wounded, as the bandits fled. In Washington, John M. Perry filed suit to recover 21 012 50 on 816 081 25 liberty bonds claiming devaluation damages from gold content cuts.
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Harry J. Donahue
Philadelphia
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Jalisco
Washington
John M. Perry
New York
Court of Claims
German Baron Cramm defeats Hodge in Wimbledon semis
Baron Gottfried von Cramm of Germany overpowers 19 year old Donald Hodge of Oakland in the Wimbledon semi final. Match scores 4-6 4 6 3 4 2. Cramm advances to final at All England Club.
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Five Executed Secretly in Peiping Attack
London AP reports a Reuters dispatch from Peiping stating five people were secretly executed at dawn today for taking part in the mutinous soldiers’ attack on Peiping last Friday.
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Reuters
Peiping
Vanderbilt Custody Battle Goes To Aunt Gertrude Whitney
New York July 3 The appellate division of the supreme court unanimously upholds Justice Carew’s ruling granting custody of 11 year old Gloria Vanderbilt to her paternal aunt Mrs Gertrude Whitney.
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Supreme Court Today
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Gertrude Whitney
Battle on Ethiopian frontier reportedly heavy casualties
Unconfirmed reports from Addis Ababa say heavy casualties occurred in a battle between Italian and Ethiopian forces on the Eritrea frontier. No further details were immediately available.
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Eritrea
Detective Henshaw says Goodrich admits Detroit child slaying
Detective Raymond Henshaw announced that Merton Ward Goodrich admitted the slaying of 11 year old Lillian Gallaher in Detroit last September. The statement ties a suspect to a high profile murder case and marks a development in the investigation and case file. Goodrich is expected to face further legal proceedings in the near term as authorities pursue formal charges.
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New York
Raymond Henshaw
Merton Ward Goodrich
Lillian Gallaher
Detroit
Officials Indicted In Woodbury Gambling Conspiracy
Woodbury County grand jury charges Edward L. O'Connor Iowa attorney general and Walter Maley first assistant attorney general with conspiracy to operate gambling houses and devices in Woodbury county and elsewhere in Iowa.
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Towa
Woodbury County
Grand Jury
Edward L. O'Connor
Iowa
Walter Maley
Reidsville Citizens Back Tobacco Firm Amid Labor Tensions
In Reidsville a mass meeting of business leaders officials and citizens endorsed American Tobacco’s past and future policies and pledged 100 percent support for the company and loyal employees. Reported unionized workers allegedly pressed for a closed shop higher wages and paid vacations, but management rejected the demands.
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Celebration Postponed at Nazareth Orphanage Crescent
Salisbury July 8 The Nazareth orphanage executive committee of Crescent operated by the Reformed church delays its annual anniversary celebration set for August 1 to an indefinite date due to the infantile paralysis situation in the state. Clyde Hoey of Shelby had been picked to make the principal address.
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Shelby
Mechanic charged after aiding wife’s death in mercy act
William Ganshaw, 58, a Chicago mechanic, faces murder indictment for helping his wife Elizabeth die after years of illness. He told police he rigged a gas hose to end her suffering but woke from the gas encounter. Daughters defend him saying she begged for relief. investigators cite skin traces at the scene.
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Six Counties In State Now Have Liquor Stores
New Hanover and Craven counties joined four others in approving liquor stores. Wilson opened the first North Carolina liquor store in 26 years, with $1,003.79 in initial sales. Referendums are set for nine more counties Saturday, while New Hanover remains opposed to liquor dispensaries. Plans proceed in other counties despite a continuing court restraining order.
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Chinese Professor To Teach English At State University
Dr. Y Z Chang a 32 year old Chinese professor from Central University Nanking will teach English literature at the University of North Carolina as an exchange professor for a year. He comes with expertise in literary criticism history of English literature public speaking and composition. He studied at Johns Hopkins and previously taught Chinese at Hopkins before returning to Nanking. He will be replaced at Nanking by UNC professor E E Ericson during his stay.
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United States
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Central University
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University of North Carolina
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Edwina Greelaw
North Carolina
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Compromise Sought On Holding Company Regulation Bill
Washington July 3 Investigations in both Senate and House into lobbying for and against the utility holding company regulation bill appeared likely after the Senate commerce committee approved a Senate inquiry.
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Senate Commerce Committee
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Washington
Huey Long Involved in Terrace Shuffle and National Utilities Debate
Washington July 3 Senator Huey P Long narrowly avoided a punch on the Shoreham hotel terrace after a disputed step. Washington attorney Burr Ansel claimed Long swung and missed while Ansel’s arm was held by Long supporters. Ansel’s libel suit against Long for 500000 continues. Meanwhile Senate and House leaders clash over holding companies as President Roosevelt faces stalled utility legislation. Wheeler proposes two holdings per regional system as a compromise. Senate committees pursue lobbying inquiries with potential funding and a five member panel to investigate. House rules committee to open an inquiry next Monday.
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Congress approves holding companies despite flaws
In Beverly Hills Calif a writer reflects on Congress approving holding companies arguing they are better than nothing despite swindling and crookedness. The speaker laments slick salesmen and installment deals while noting Americans insist on upfront trust and continued payments.
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17 Americans jailed to probe Cuba in Havana crackdown
In Havana on July 3 17 Americans led by Clifford Odets were detained and moved to Tiscornia camp after plans to investigate Cuba’s civil liberties were thwarted. The group was deportation threatened aboard the Oriente with immigration officials and police monitoring their transfer to the detention site.
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Casablanca
Law Clerks Appointed for Attorney General Office
Raleigh July 3. Attorney General A A F Lane has appointed Joseph L Carlton of Winston-Salem and Emmett Willis of Lexington as law clerks in his office. The appointments were authorized by the legislature.
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A. A. F. Lanewell
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Winston-Salem
Emmett Willis
Lexington
Weather forecast by states and coastal winds
North Carolina shows generally fair weather tonight and Thursday with a possible afternoon thundershower in the west interior and a slight warmup inland. South Carolina remains generally fair through Thursday. Coastal winds shift from northeast to southeast, with fair conditions and varied speeds from Hatteras to Jacksonville and Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Official records note 24 hour temperature and rainfall in cotton regions.
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