France Holds Diplomatic Edge Over Hitler in Westerner Pact Talks
Paris reports France, with Britain, shaping a diplomatic ring around Germany as Hitler seeks possible reentry to the League of Nations. Officials say France remains firm against German rearmament while noting Hitler’s weakened prestige amid Nazi executions. In Waterloo, NRA chief Hugh Johnson condemns Nazi crimes and warns newspaper rights remain essential to public accountability.
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Johnson defends NRA in Iowa farm speech tour
The speech in Waterloo features Hugh S. Johnson praising NRA for expanding payrolls and purchasing power while contrasting it with Borah’s anti NRA tour. He argues NRA has boosted both industry and agriculture, calling for a new confession of faith in the New Deal and defending the program against critics.
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Mrs Roosevelt Heads To Lake Tahoe With Daughter
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt departed by car from Sacramento to join her daughter Anna Roosevelt Dall at Lake Tahoe Nevada after leaving a transcontinental airliner in the capital city.
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Raleigh carpenter killed by train near Garner crossing
A Wake county cabinet maker and carpenter, G. Harris, was instantly killed when a Southern railway passenger train struck his car at a crossing near Garner, six miles from Raleigh. The incident occurred today and was reported by AP.
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Myers Sought In Traxas
Neal Myers, University of Oklahoma student, sought for questioning in Marian Mille death at Norman Oklahoma. A youth believed to be Myers fled in a car with Oklahoma plates and abandoned it in Houston Texas.
Epworth Park Hotel Balcony Collapse Injures a Dozen
A balcony collapse at Epworth Park hotel in Bethesda Maryland injures twelve people, none seriously, when about thirty feet of the porch balcony gave way shortly after noon today at the hotel headquarters.
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Cotton Mill Strike Shuts Dwight Plant in Gadsden
Pimployees at Dwight Manufacturing Co. cotton mill in Gadsden Alabama walked out accusing the company of firing five men for union activities. The walkout marks a major labor action at one of the region's largest mills.
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Cooley to Be Officially Elected Friday to Congress
Raleigh July 12 The state board of elections will meet at noon tomorrow to canvass the vote and declare Harold D. Cooley elected to the U S Congress for the unexpired term of the late Edward W Poll Brantley Hobart Brantley of Spring Hope was the Republican opponent who received 1110 votes The board will also consider a protest alleging about 1500 illegally cast votes in Wilkes county related to the 17th district nomination
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Spring Hope
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Alexander County
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Wilkes County
Superior Court
Quarry worker electrocuted by breaking cable in Woodleaf
Lonnie Eugene Emory about 20 was killed instantly when an electric cable attached to a shovel broke at a rock quarry operated by Raleigh Granite company in Woodleaf. A Black companion, George Olymph, was shocked but survived.
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Raleigh Granite Company
George Olymph
Weather forecast by states with showers and clouds
North Carolina expected showers tonight and Friday. South Carolina mostly cloudy with possible local showers tonight.
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South Carolina
Weather Summary: Moderate winds and showers along coast
Weather bulletin notes moderate shifting winds near the coast and fresh southerly winds offshore. Overcast skies bring 6 occasional showers tonight and Friday from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Official records cover 24 hours ending 8 A M in cotton regions and nearby areas.
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NRA to end code formations in 30 days
NRA pushes rapid code cleanup under Blue Eagle program. Robert Straus announces fourfold plan to finish uncoded codes within 30 days, including 1135 pending codes and consolidation to about 300 codes. Some industries will adopt basic codes or merge with related groups while others may face hearings on wage and hour rules.
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NRA
Robert K. Straus
Hugh S.S. Johnson
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NRA codes shape wages and price rules amid labor rights
A government panel chaired by Straus drafts a framework for industry codes guiding collective bargaining and labor standards. The plan channels reports from NRA divisions to Johnson, with a general NRA code authority enforcing filings, price controls, and anti price cutting practices.
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Parker Favors New State Constitution
Judge John J. Parker told the 62nd North Carolina Press association convention he favored adopting the proposed constitution for better state government and a more abundant life for citizens. He outlined four aims including tax reform, governor leadership, streamlined judiciary, and strengthened local self government.
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U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Banner Elk Note on Departure from Old Deal
A brief item from Banner Elk reports a departure from an earlier agreement with details kept concise and unclear in the fragment. The note indicates a shift in terms and terms being reconsidered.
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Russia Accused Of Violating Anti Propaganda Pact
Testimony before a congressional committee claims Russia breached the 1933 anti propaganda pledge. Earl Browder testified that resolutions at Communist conventions in Moscow and New York endorsed the Third Internationale line and attacked Roosevelt's program.
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Five Die After Denatured Alcohol Drinking Bout
In Winston-Salem a drinking party using denatured alcohol from the B. F. Huntley Furniture factory killed five workers. Victims Claude Kiger, Gorrell Kiger, Herbert Kiger, Royal Kiger, and Grady Jones, ages 24 to 33, with five others ill but expected to recover. Funerals set for tomorrow.
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Dunkelberger Wins Carolinas Junior Crown
Robby Dunkelberger a 14 year old from High Point defeated Ed Shackelford of Greenville 8 6 4 to win the Carolinas Juniors title at Sedgefield. Dunkelberger led three up after nine holes and sealed victory with a 40 yard approach on the 14th hole.
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High Point
Ed Shackelford
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General Strike In Cuba Is Failure
Reports from the interior indicate the confederation of labor failed to bring a 24 hour general strike starting at midnight in sympathy with political prisoners. Havana returned to normal after a partial strike yesterday in which one man was killed. Two bombs exploded last night but were not connected to the walkout.
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Confederation of Labor
Homecoming notes from Claremore as drought bites farms
The writer from Claremore Oklahoma on July 11 describes returning home to relatives and friends amid drought. They report wilted corn and poor grazing for cattle, a good radish crop, and discuss politics including Speaker Rainey and Republican campaigning in a casual hometown column.
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Rainey
House of Representatives
Department Store Sales Jump in First Half of Year
A Federal Reserve Board survey shows department store sales up 18 percent in the first six months of the year compared with 1933. Increases ranged from 10 percent in the New York district to 36 percent in the Atlanta district.
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Lewisburg
Washington
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Atlanta
American Fliers Plan World Goodwill Flight
Five American fliers plot a goodwill world flight starting Sunday under business sponsorship. The route centers on Moscow with a return via Siberia and Alaska to Chicago. Command by Lieut. Comdr William H. Alexander with Lt. Comdr John Wycliffe and Major William C. Brooks, among others, plus radio and flight crew.
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Ponzi Pardon Petition Denied by Governor Bly
The Massachusetts governor denied Charles Ponzi’s petition for clemency to delay deportation to Italy. With two hours of freedom left, Ponzi faced surrender to federal authorities amid a bid to erase a charge of moral turpitude. Federal authorities sought deportation over a Massachusetts larceny conviction and a federal mail fraud scheme.
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