Running Plant Surrounded by National Guard in Newton
Newton Iowa guardsmen in troop trucks and armored cars establish martial law at the Maytag Washing Machine plant amid a 10 week strike. Gov Kraschel orders troops after picket disruption and a truck balting incident. 21 unionists face contempt charges while a NLRA examiner continues a UAW complaint.
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Newton
Maytag
Nelson G. Kraschel
Chas. Grahal
Des Moines
George Campbell
Earl Shields
Jasper County
Homer A Fuller
CIO
Campbell
Fuller
Early Panama Canal Plans Traced to 1513 by Cortez
Historical notes indicate plans for a canal at Panama were drawn up as early as 1513 by Hernan Cortez. The idea persisted through the centuries as explorers and engineers debated feasibility and route options.
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Panama
Cortez
70000 Underprivileged Children To Get Dental Care This Year
In North Carolina public schools more than 70000 underprivileged children will receive free dental treatment in the coming year. University of North Carolina doctors train for the effort while 22 members of the Division of Oral Hygiene attend a six week Institute of Public Health Dentistry.
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R. W. Maday
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Division of Oral Hygiene
North Carolina Board of Health
Institute of Public Health Dentistry
University
University Extension Division
Division of Public Health
Medical School
The
Division of
Oral Hygiene
Ernest A. Branch
Oral Hydiene
Branch
Farmers Grow Vegetables in Floating Gardens Near Dal Lake
In the valley of Kashmir, Indian farmers cultivate produce on floating gardens anchored in the Dal Lake area. The practice sustains crops amid lake surroundings and reflects unique regional agriculture.
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Dal Lake
Kashmir
President Roosevelt’s Grandson Born in Philadelphia
Theodore Roosevelt Jr announces the birth of his grandson a seven pound boy born last night at the Philadelphia Lying-In Hospital. President Roosevelt says the baby is very beautiful while confirming the health of the infant and noting the family is undecided on a name.
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Philadelphia
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Hiladelphia
Re. Roosevelt
Te du Pont
Frankie
Pickpocket Case Links To Outing In New Britain
In New Britain authorities report a pickpocket targeted Anthony Cannata’s outing. A purse contained a driver’s license and a $100 Confederate money bill, suggesting a broader theft context and motive under investigation.
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New Britain
Cox
Anthony Cannata
Hair Cleaning Note Instructs Simple Bath Rinse
A brief note instructs using warm soap with a little ammonia to loosen dirt. After soaking, rinse thoroughly and dry.
Heroic Seed Voyage Through Amazon To Ceylon Rubber
Henry Wickham stole seeds from the Amazon to Britain. They grew into Hevea trees in Ceylon and the Malay States, boosting global rubber supplies. The 1,900 plants led to millions of trees and widespread plantations. The piece notes Ceylon rubber processing and future puzzles in the funmaker leaflet.
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Henry Wickham
Brazil
Tropics
Wickham
Great Britain
Amazon
England
Kew Gardens
London
Ceylon
India
Malay States
Asia
Alphabet Quiz Third List Prompts Clever Word Questions
Cranium Crackers presents a set of five questions from an alphabetical quiz series. Items include Kilimanjaro, the author of Lorna Doone, the meaning of Matriculate, the capital of the Netherlands, and Omar Khayyam's native country. Answers on Want Ad Page.
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Kilimanjaro
Lorna Doone
Capital Shorts in Raleigh Discuss Fishing and Loans
In Raleigh on July 19 the Advertising division of the Department of Conservation and Development received a peculiar request asking for discreet fishing holes for a woman to fish alone in North Carolina. The State Farm Tenant Advisory Committee recommended loans to tenants for land purchases, with the state's share this year totaling 1,318,965. county details will be released after Agriculture Secretary approval.
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Raleigh
Isaak Walin
Department of Conservation and Development
North
Catafolina
State Farm Tenant Advisory Committee For
North Carolina
Secretary of Agriculture
North Carolina Melon Growers See Higher Prices
North Carolina melon growers report better prices after a regional agreement with South Carolina Georgia and Florida to halt shipments of melons below U S No 1 grade. The pact reduces arrival of low grade fruit and eases local market glut.
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North Carolina
State Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
U. S
Western North Carolina Outdoor Areas Grow Through Trio Efforts
A paradise for hikers campers and outdoor enthusiasts is forming in western North Carolina via coordinated work by the National Park Service the National Forest Service and the North Carolina Park Service.
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North Carolina
National Park Service
National Forest Service
North Carolina Park Service
County Board Ousted by State Elections Board
Report suggests sweeping action with the state board of elections removing not just a few precinct officials but an entire county board from office. The warning signals possible upheaval following the primaries.
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State Board of Elections
Governor Hoey comments on veto power and 1937 liquor law
Governor Clyde R. Hoey said he was not worried because the North Carolina governor has no veto. The 1937 General Assembly passed the county option ABC liquor law, a move that would have tested his stance if he possessed veto power.
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Clyde R. Hoey
North Carolina
General Assembly
Ace Parker Dominates as Athletics Rise in Headlines
The column notes how Ace Parker, once an All America back, headlines two back to back sports items. One says his hit wins for the Athletics, the next credits his boots beating the Athletics. The piece comments on Parker’s continued impact under Connie Mack’s management and the Duke Annex nickname for the Athletics.
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Ace Parker
Athletics
Connie Mack
Duke Annex
Governor Hoey Delays Executions Amid Vacation
Central Prison will pause executions for the rest of the month while Governor Hoey is away. Any inmates scheduled to die before his return are expected to receive reprieves until his comeback.
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Central Prison
Hoey
Nawth
Governor urged to call special session on Negro higher ed funds
Just before his trip north the Governor faced urging to call a special legislative session to consider appropriations to match federal and private funds for higher education for Negroes. The chance of such action was described as slim.
POR SNOWY LINENS CARE INSTRUCTIONS
White cottons or linens need about a half hour soaking in warm soap suds. Wash thoroughly focusing on collars and cuffs, rinse in hot water until all suds are gone. Bleach with blue if needed, hang in sun. If further bleaching is required, wash again and dry in sunshine.
Fresh colored peaches discolored if left after washing
Fresh peaches discolor quickly after washing and peeling. Prepare them as near as possible to serving time to maintain color and quality.
Politicians Watch Developments At Municipal League Meeting
Raleigh July 20 Politicians eye Asheville August 6 7 as the 28th annual League of Municipalities convention opens Its aim is a larger share of gasoline tax refunds for cities and towns Speakers include Capite Waynick and possible 1940 gubernatorial contenders A J Maxwell and Charles M Johnson are named as early speakers reflecting the political prelude to next year’s race
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill Raleigh
North Carolina
General Assembly
Asheville
League of Municipalities
League
Capite M. Waynick
High Point Enterprise
Munis
Leaguers
Rockingham
Clarence Stone
Liberty League
A. J. Maxwell
Charles M. Johnson
Golden Gate Exposition to glow as one architectural work
The 400 acre Golden Gate International Exposition will unfold as a single grand structure through careful scientific use of color and lighting to unify pavilions and exhibits.
Totem poles hold histories of Indian families in carvings
The totem pole of the Indians is not just an ornament. The history and legends of Indian families are recorded in these grotesque carvings.
Negro Attacker Of Woman Sought In Fayetteville
Fayetteville July 20 officers searched for a Negro who the wife of a Hope Mills merchant said assaulted her in her back yard while she gathered kindling. A posse formed soon after the report but no clue to the attacker’s identity was found.
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Fayetteville
Hope Mills
W. C. Patrick
Auto Fatalities Cut Raleigh
The Motor Vehicle Division reports 383 people were killed in automobile accidents statewide in the first half of 1938, down from 462 in the same period in 1937, attributing the decline to more careful driving.
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Raleigh
Motor Vehicle Division
Ohio’s first electroaction for a capital crime in 1897
The article notes Ohio conducted its inaugural electric chair execution in 1897 as the state’s first use of electrocution for a capital crime. It outlines the method and historical context within Ohio’s criminal justice timeline.
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Ohio
Calomel Night Now a Pleasure
An old time remedy: calomel touted as a favorite bite liver cure for hot weather with drawbacks. The text warns against calomel salts and washing out bile, noting costs and dealer availability while suggesting safer alternatives.
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