Roosevelt flies to Paris in 16.5 hours amid Texas visit
President Roosevelt travels from Fort Worth to Wichita Falls and Amarillo with a large Texas crowd aboard the presidential train. He greets Rep. Maverick and other officials, accepts a gift from a Fort Worth girl, and urges industry with fair wages and better land use. The trip, part of a wider Texas tour, ends with the narrative continued on page two.
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Hughes Flight to Moscow Delayed by Weather and Damage
Howard Hughes landed at Le Bourget Paris after a record Atlantic crossing in 16 hours 35 minutes. Bad weather and a minor crack in the aircraft delayed the Moscow leg, with refueling and repairs planned before the next takeoff.
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Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Mott Slaying Trial
The jury trying Bill Cross and three other Ssheboro men for the slaying of Sergeant J. F. Mott of Fort Bragg reported to Judge Luther A. Hamilton at noon that it could not agree. They were urged to resume deliberations this afternoon after being given the case at 5:15 yesterday.
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Prison escape puzzle shadows Forsyth county case
Raleigh July 11 Oscar Pitts prison division supervisor said a man listed as Daniel EB Mc Arthur serving two years at the Chatham county prison camp for highway robbery in Forsyth county had escaped. Pitts had no details and Mc Arthur's record had not reached state offices, leading him to believe he was a new prisoner.
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Cubs Order Dizzy Dean To Ready Pitch
Chicago Cubs owner Phil Wrigley told Dizzy Dean to be ready to pitch within a week after the pitcher said he was prepared to return. Dean has been sidelined over two months with an ailing arm but reported he is ready to go.
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Alfalfa Bill Murray Ends Campaign for Oklahoma Nomination
W H Alfalfa Bill Murray veteran of Oklahoma politics ended his comeback bid for the Democratic nomination facing four New Deal rivals including Leon C Phillips Jack Walton and Ira Finley The campaign followed Roosevelt remarks implying one opponent is Republican Murray had opposed FDR in 1932 and 1936 and did not attend the Roosevelt rally.
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Election Law Revision May Be Major Issue Next Legislature
North Carolina politics focus on election law reform as Democratic primaries spark talk of changes. Debates arise over absentee voting integrity after tight runoffs in Burgin Deane races and county boards voiding votes. Governor Hoey backs solicitor Koonts in ongoing investigations into alleged primary irregularities.
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Salesmen Crusade Plans To Be Laid At Meeting Tonight
Roanoke Rapids report notes a fatal crash killing Mrs. John Allen and injuring ten others near Northampton county. Her husband and two children remain critically ill, with two Negro occupants also seriously hurt. Local High Point firms are invited to a 7:30 pm county building meeting to hear G A Eichelberger promote the National Salesman's Crusade and its Charlotte success. The campaign hinges on the idea that sales drive employment and recovery.
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Loyalists Brace for Last Stand at Espadan Mountains
July 11 dispatches describe Spain rushing reinforcements to the Espadan mountains along the Spanish frontier to halt the Insurgent advance toward Sagunto and Valencia. Insurgent planes bombed Government lines as troops contend in the 15 by 12 mile foothill region. Navarrese forces climb goat paths to Segorbe to block a coastal push.
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Plan Permanent Committee For World Refugees
In Evian les Bains France delegates from 32 nations reached a private accord on a plan for a permanent refugee committee in London to manage world refugee needs. Herdocio proposed allocating refugees and land on a country’s absorption basis, with Cremings and Rothmund noting limits due to existing emigration and short stays.
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Japs Warn U S Citizens To Evacuate Yangtze Cities
Shanghai dispatch reports Japan issued another note urging evacuation of foreign nationals from several Yangtze cities deemed probable bombing targets including Hankow Wuchang Changsha and Kiukiang. Allied gunboats Monocacy and Cockchafer moved up river while shelling continued and Chinese defenses faced bombardment risks.
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Two Killed One Wounded In Pine Creek Row
In Sylva North Carolina a family dispute led to a shooting last night in the Pine Creek community. Abe Stewart aged 62 and Fred Pruitt 28 were killed. Burl Moss 41 was hospitalized in serious condition after being shot twice. Investigators call it a family feud.
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British Patrol Kills Ten Of Attacking Band
In ongoing Holy Land violence, a patrol of British troops and Palestine police killed 10 attackers near Mount Tabor in Dabboureyeh. A Jewish constable was killed and two soldiers wounded. The week’s clashes left many casualties as telephone lines were cut across North Palestine and curfews imposed in Tulkarm.
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Strike Called At Proximity Mills Over Wage Cut
More than 1,000 workers at Proximity Manufacturing Company plants White Oak Print Works and Revolution refused to report for duty in protest of an immediate wage reduction. White Oak Denim plant closed as workers stayed away while Print Works and Revolution mills operated with more staff reporting. Herman Cone, president, cited competitive textile conditions across the South driving the wage cut.
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On the Spot TVA Probe Opens
A congressional committee starts an "on the spot" inquiry into the Tennessee Valley Authority and its projects. Senator Vichey leads an executive session in Knoxville with a five day inspection tour planned and public hearings to follow at TVA headquarters. Congress earmarked 56 900 for the probe amid directorly controversy.
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Blame Crash On Pilot’s Confusion
The bureau of air commerce said a pilot lost his bearings due to wind changes and higher speed, attempted to turn back, and crashed in mountainous terrain near Wa-Wona California, killing eight aboard the Transcontinental and Western Airliner on March 1.
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Roosevelt Possible Appointments To Cardozo Seat
Capital speculation centers on Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York or a Western choice for the Supreme Court vacancy after Justice Cardozo's death. Roosevelt may wait until fall. age and regional balance complicate selection with candidates from New Mexico California Texas Utah and the District of Columbia noted.
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