New regions searched for Amelia Earhart search
Navy ships and planes pushed the Amelia Earhart search to a new south Pacific region near the Phoenix Islands 280 miles from Howland Island. The Itasca and Swan scoured over 104600 square miles without a trace while coast guard and amateur operators reported no new signals.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Navy
Amelia Earhart
South Pacific
Coast Guard
San Francisco
Walter McMenamy
Carl Pierson
Los Angeles
Howland Island
Howland
Phoenix Islands
Itasca
Swan
Itasea
Opponents Accused Of Using Issue To Destroy Roosevelt
Senator Logan charges foes of the Roosevelt court bill are using the issue to destroy the president. He says the judiciary committee report is being misused to form a new party and impeach the president if proven true.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Logan
D.-Ky
Senate
Guffey
D-Pa
Supreme
Judiciary Committee
Bill
Republican Party
The
United
Uni
Wheeler Mont
Hatch
D- NM
O'Mahoney
Wye
McCarran Ney
Judiciary Commie
Two Navy Planes Collide Over Pensacola Base
Two navy planes collided mid air at the United States naval air station near Pensacola Florida. Both aircraft burst into flames and crashed prompting ambulance and fire crews to rush to the scene. Early reports did not confirm crew numbers or survivors. The station trains naval fliers about 10 to 15 miles from Pensacola.
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Pensacola
Fla
Navy
United States Naval Air Station
Here
Strike Leader Testifies of Slugging at Ford Riot
Walter Reuther testified in Detroit that he was slugged on the back of the head and pushed and kicked down a stairway when U A W organizers went to Ford’s Dearborn plant on May 26 to distribute union literature. He spoke at a National Labor Relations Board hearing charging Ford with unfair labor practices.
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Detroit
Walter Reuther
United Automobile Workers
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
Reuther
U. A. W. A. West Side
National Labor Relations Board
Ford Company
Date Set For Hearing In Criminal Assault Case
Concord police prepare for a preliminary hearing tomorrow for Fred Young a filling station attendant charged with raping a white woman in a cabin adjacent to the station. The alleged attack occurred Sunday. Young and the woman are jailed with the latter held as a material witness.
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Concord
N. C
Fred Young
Megro
Young
Counties to fund blind aid program in state
Dr. Roma Cheek announced the social security aid to the blind program will cost about 340000 this fiscal year with the state and counties each contributing 85180 and the federal government about 170000. Payments to recipients will be made by the state commission. Guilford pays 2520 Davidson 1075 and Raidolph 1260.
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Raleigh
Roma
Cheek
State Blind Commission
State Commission
Guilford
Davidson
Raidolph
Atlantic Coast Line seeks 2.6 miles of track in Columbus NC
The Atlantic Coast Line railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to build 2.6 miles of track in Columbus County North Carolina to serve a pulp and paper plant proposed by the Riegel Paper Company on the Cape Fear River near Acme. The line would start between Delco and Acme.
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Washington
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Columbus County
N. C
Riegel Paper Company
Cape Fear River
Acme
Delco
Credit Conference Concludes In Wilmington Activity
Wilmington reports the first of two conferences by 12 North Carolina Production Credit associations ended. Er nest Graham was to speak but his address was canceled. The groups in NC SC GA FL have built reserves totaling 700000 since 1934 and own over 1000000 in class B stock.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
Ernest Graham
Production Credit Association
Columbia, D. C
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Engineers to Meet Wilmington August 13 14
The annual convention of the North Carolina Society of Engineers will be held here on August 13 and 14. The event gathers engineers from across the state to discuss industry topics and network with colleagues.
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Wilmington
The
North Carolina Society of Engineers
Blythe Low Bidder for Charlotte Waterworks Project
Blythe Brothers of Charlotte bid the low bid of 122 317 dollars for a city waterworks improvement project in Blythe.
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Blythe Low
Charlotte
Blythe Brothers of
State To Seek Death Penalty in Gorings Case
Albert Dyer, a 2 year old WPA crossing guard, is charged with first degree murder and rape in the June 26 Baldwin Hills killings of Madeline Everett 7 Melba 9 and Jeanette Stephens 8. The grand jury indicted him and Dyer shouted I plead guilty as the indictments were read in court.
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Los Angeles
Albert Dyer
WPA
President Roosevelt seeks 400 million cut in costs for next year
President Roosevelt urges a 10 percent impoundment of appropriated funds, aiming to balance the budget. He notes a 95 million shortfall under April plans and asks cabinet members to reserve 1938 money not yet needed, while excluding fixed charges and vital salaries.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Army
Navy
Electric line dynamited at Alcoa plant in Tennessee
A. D. Huddleston reports the dynamiting of an Aluminum Company of America transmission tower between Alcoa and Calderwood, causing a brief service interruption as about 1,000 workers pass picket lines entering the巨大 mill, with pickets armed and shouting.
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ALCOA
Tenn
Aluminum Company of America
A. D. Huddleston
Calderwood
Trucks Bus Lines Exempt from New Hour Law
Raleigh July 7 The Labor Department ruling says railroads trucks bus lines and public utilities are exempt from the new maximum hours law. The act limits work to 56 hours weekly for men and 48 for women and took effect July 1.
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Raleigh
N. C
A. L. Fletcher
A. A. F. Seawell
Second Victim Of Wallace Accident Dies In Hospital
Wilmington July 7 William F Martin 19 year old Richmond Virginia high school student died in a hospital here the car he was in overturned near Wallace early yesterday John Lynch formerly of Goldsboro Richmond was killed instantly Edward Hemby also of Richmond former Wilmington remains in hospital with injuries not serious
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Wilmington
William F. Martin
Richmond
Wallace
John Lynch
Goldsboro
Edward Hemby
Boiler explosion kills eighteen at Mexican hacienda
A La Prensa dispatch reports eighteen workers killed in a boiler explosion at a hacienda in Queretaro state Mexico. The incident occurred near Mexico City as the plant burned and emergency crews responded.
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Mexico City
la Presna
Queretaro
Spanish Forces Smash Through Insurgent Line Near Madrid
Government forces hurled 25 000 men at insurgent positions on Madrid western front in one of the Civil War’s heaviest offensives. Navalcarnero served as a main supply base while attacks aimed to sever roads feeding Casa de Campo and University City. Eden in London said Drummond was instructed to protest Italian press claims of arms and volunteers aiding Spain.
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Madrid
Navalcarnero
Casa de Campo
University City
Anthony Eden
London
Eric Drummond
Rome
Spain
Great Britain
Strikers Clash With Police at Alcoa Plant Opening
At the Alcoa plant of the Aluminum Company of America in Tennessee, police and several hundred pickets exchanged fire as the factory resumed operations after a seven week strike. At least 14 workers and two officers were wounded.
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ALCOA
Tenn
Aluminum Company of America
Steel plants reopen under guard as CIO claims terrorism
In Cleveland the Republic Steel units reopen with about 3,087 of 5,000 workers back under 1,000 National Guard troops. Lee Pressman calls the scene brutal terrorism, while Republic officials expect more reopenings and workers back by Friday. Leaders cite a clash with John L. Lewis and the Steel Workers Organizing Committee amid tense order.
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Cleveland
Republic Steel Corporation
National Guard
Lee Pressman
CIO Steel
Ohio
Republic
John L. Lewis
Upson
B. J. Dalmich
Ciio-Affiliated
Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee
Prominent Scientists Visit High Point for Erosion Study
A delegation of leading scientists and officials from the Water Resources Committee of the National Resources board plus Soil Conservation and Forest Services and TVA began a three day erosion control and forestry inspection tour of North and South Carolina and eastern Tennessee. They toured the Deep River project near High Point and observed work on Blair Clodfelter and Royal farms praising three years of progress in the 138000 acre area and the use of close growing vegetation to control erosion. The visiting group followed a briefing on national water policy by a Water Resources Committee technical team.
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Water Resources Committee
National Resources Board
TWA
Forest Service
Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation and Forest Services
The
TVA
High Point
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Blair
Clodfelter
Royal Farms
Negro Thrown From Wagon Seat Through Truck’s Windshield
Abe McCoy a 65 year old Black man near Raleigh was thrown from his wagon seat into a truck cab as a furniture truck driven by Robert Williamson of Indianapolis rammed the wagon. McCoy was reported doing fairly well at a local hospital. Williamson faced reckless driving charges and was held on a 150 dollar bond.
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Raleigh
Abe McCoy
Abe
Robert Williamson
Indianapolis
Ind
Williamson
Koonee Named Fifth Member of Civil Service Commission
Arnold J. Koonee was appointed the fifth member of the High Point Civil Service Commission by the city council after recommendation by the commission. The local undertaker will take duties immediately as the commission, which includes D. C. MacRae as chairman and other members, meets tomorrow night with Judge Teague administering the oath.
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A.J. Koonee
Civil Service Commission
Arnold J. Koonee
High Point Civil Service Commission
Commission
Mr. Koonce
D. C. MacRae
W. L. Jackson
J. Paul Wil-iamson
Ed H. Smith
Smith
Wade P. Renfrow
Koonce
Lewis B. Teague
Koonee
Cotton acreage to be announced by government Thursday
Washington July 7 government technicians prepared to publish the first indication of the 1937 cotton crop size. At 11 a.m Thursday the crop reporting board will issue the July 1 acreage estimate. Private estimates ranged from 14.9 to 14.5 million bales.
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Washington
Federal Crop Reporting Board
Wallace
Congress
Farm Administration
Stock Market Has Mild Day In Early July Trading
New York July 7 brokers reported a mild buying flush in rails utilities and specialties after Tuesday’s rally cooled. Profit booking appeared at the open with blocks traded at modest moves. by mid morning gains remained broad though tempered. Bonds rose and commodities were uneven as London stocks advanced and Paris prices slipped.
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New York
London
Paris
Sharpe Named To Direct Publicity In State Campaign
William P. Sharpe of Winston-Salem will direct the publicity phase of North Carolina's $250,000 advertising program. The Twin-City Sentinel managing editor arrived to finalize arrangements with the state department of conservation and development and set up temporary headquarters in Raleigh.
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Sharpe
Raleigh
William P. Sharpe
Winston-Salem
Twin-City
Sentinel
Paul Kelly
State Department of Conservation and Development
Tragic Backing Car Kills 2 Year Old Peggy Hawkins
Peggy Sue Hawkins aged two was killed when she stepped into her father’s reversing car in a Lancaster garage area. The incident occurred yesterday and left the family coping with the sudden loss.
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Lancaster
8. C
Peggy Sue Hawkins
All Stars Lead Nationals 6-2 at Griffith Stadium
In Washington at Griffith Stadium the American League built a 6-2 lead over the National League by the fifth inning of the fifth annual All Star game in front of about 35 000 spectators including President Roosevelt.
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Griffith Stadium
Washington
Nationals
Roosevelt
Two More Held In The 1937 Hosiery Theft Case
City police arrested Earl Setzer and Herbert Carroll in the Guilford county hosiery theft case. They confess assisting Raymond Bennett W E Rush and Bill Kiser in disposing of 98 dozen pairs valued at 88 dollars. All five are jailed on 1000 dollar bonds. two face receiving stolen goods charges. An unnamed accomplice, living outside Guilford county, is also implicated.
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Plymouth
Earl Setzer
Park Street
Herbert Carroll
Morris Street
Raymond Bennett
W. E. Rush
Bill Kiser
Bennett
Rush
Kiser
Carroll
Setzer
Guilford County
Roosevelt Plans Visit To Scouts
President Roosevelt plans a visit to the Boy Scouts after the All-Star baseball game. He previously expressed desire to meet Scouts, especially those from Dutchess County, New York, his home. A reproduction of his family residence marks the entrance to the New York section.
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Washington
Jamboree Boy Scouts
Roosevelt
Dutchess County
New York
Hoff man loses bid in libel suit against Carter
Governor Harold G Hoffmann failed to gain permission to serve four out of state radio companies in his libel case against Philadelphia radio commentator Boake Carter. The Court of Errors and Appeals ruled against him.
Church Planned for Goldsboro by LDS Leader
The retiring president of the East Central State Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced plans to build a church in Goldsboro on July 7.
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Goldsboro
James A. Kirkman
East Central State
Church of Jrsus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
Cash distribution announced for First National Bank trust
Asheville July 17. R H McDuffie trustee announced a cash distribution of 15 percent totaling 75000 dollars to holders of certificates of participation in the assets of the First National Bank and Trust Company.
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Asheville
R. H. McDuffie
First National Bank and Trust Company
Slain Policeman’s killer sought. Montgomery in D C
In Lancaster 8 C July 7 police chief A H Mont ery awaited a federal report to identify a fast shooting killer who slew Policeman Frank Sowell and fled with a woman companion in a commandeered coal cart. Stroupe of Charlotte aided after a crash and gunfire as the fugitives fled.
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Lancaster
8. C
A. H. Montery
Federal Bureau of Identifica
Frank Sowell
Panion
Montgomery
Esca
C. H. Stroupe Charlotte
Sowell
Stroupe
Compan
Wet Forces Win In Election In Chowan
Edenton July 7 Chowan county wet forces celebrated victory after yesterday's referendum. Proponents reported 756 votes for whisky sales and about 75 against. Chowan becomes the sixth city to approve the package. Other counties voting yes include Wake, Dare, Johnston, and Wilmington. Seven counties had voted yes since the legislature authorized the referendums.
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Edenton
Chowan
Wakeham
Dare
Johnston
Wington
Jones
Person
Alleghany
Columbus
Currit Wayne
Mecklenburg
Ohio Killer Still At Large
Cleveland detectives released a description of a burly man seen discarding a large bundle from a railroad bridge where the citys tenth torso slaying victim was found. The witness described a shaved, about 5 6 tall man weighing around 145 to 150 pounds, last seen Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Sergt. James Hogan
R&r
Gerber
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Steel Plant
OIOC
Supreme Court
Hughes
Credit Conference
Aluminum Concern
Robert W. Bingham
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Dpa
D. C
Slayin
Federal Bureau Investigation
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