Settlement Talks in Cotton Textile Strike Debated
Washington June 2 AP settlement of differences between labor and management in the cotton textile industry faced delays. NRA chief Hugh S. Johnson said no definite announce ment until late afternoon as negotiators sought to avert a general walkout. Rumors centered on a 14 day survey to justify a ten percent hours cut and changes to the industrial relations board led by Robert Bruere.
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Johnson
Industrial Relations Board For
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George L. Berry
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House Under Control of Its Speaker
The House remains tense amid partisan quarrels as a nearly $1.8 billion general appropriation bill moves from committee. Expenditures for the year topped $6.37 billion in deficits, with relief funds and highway limits under debate. NRA troubles persist over a textile strike. A drought-area relief plan, livestock purchases, and reduced transport rates are discussed with a Monday deadline looming.
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Senate
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NRA
Ihe
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Farm Administration
Massive Huntington Beach Oil Fire Leaves Destruction
A blast during an oil transfer started a blaze in Huntington Beach destroying six derricks and 12 storage tanks. About 25 people were nearby, with no confirmed deaths and several escaped unscathed from the cottage area as fire crews battled the flames for hours. Damage is estimated at around one million dollars.
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CC. R. Jones
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Primo Bo
Nilla
Los Angeles
Bonilla
Webster
Jones
George McFarland
Balboa
Ray Pankesley
Eens
Italy Will Fight For Itself Not Allies Says Mussolini
In Rome Mussolini told 10,000 war volunteers that Italy will fight only for Italy and not for alleged allies. He warned of hard times ahead, urging discipline as he reaffirmed a low standard of living and preparedness for future conflicts. The speech echoed earlier parliamentary remarks on collaboration and national self-reliance.
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Mussolini
Italy
Il Duce
Texar
Serbia
Yugoslavia
France
Chamber of Deputies
AFL Chief Green Sees Possible Textile Strike Settlement
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, reports after talks with Washington that a settlement of the threatened textile strike is in prospect. He notes potential plans for equitable work division and a 30 hours week, aiming to reduce machine load and address speed up concerns.
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Chicago
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Governor Ehringhaus Casts Ballot In Primary Visit
Elizabeth City reports Governor Ehringhaus arrived at 12 45 PM and voted in the primary. He had lunch with his father Erskine Ehringhaus and sister Mrs W P Duff, then proceeded to Greenville for a speaking engagement tonight.
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Elizabeth City
J. CC. B. Ehringhaus
Erskine Ehringhaus
W. P. Duff
Greenville
Bolivia protests U S halt on munitions sales in Gran Chaco
The Bolivian government protested to the State Department against stopping munitions sales to Bolivia in its war with Paraguay over the Gran Chaco, with the action affecting both nations.
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Washington
State Department
Bolivia
Paraguay
Gran Chaco
Roosevelt Heads to Groton School for Evening Talk
President Roosevelt left his train in Worcester at 10:57 a m to motor to Groton school where he will speak tonight. He spent the morning in communication with Washington as he prepares for the congressional adjournment effort.
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Mass
Roosevelt
Groton School
Washington
English star Peggy Scriven defeats Helen Jacobs in Paris final
Peggy Scriven, a left handed English player, defeats United States titleholder Helen Jacobs in the French hard court championship final with a 7-5 4-6 6-1 score.
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Paris
Margaret
Peggy) Scriven
Helen Jacobs
United States
Playful Jest Fells Deputy Sheriff in Lenoir
In Lenoir on June 2 a deputy sheriff, Leonard Goble, 35, died from a gunshot to the forehead after deputy Ned Triplett twirled a pistol in the jailors room and said he was showing army inspection. The coroner ruled the shot accidental and no inquest was needed. Goble is survived by his widow and four children. funeral is set at 11 A.M. tomorrow three miles north of town.
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Ned Triplett
Leonard Goble
Triplett
Goble
J. R. Swanson
Here
100 Per Cent Textile Strike Forecast in Carolinas
Charlotte reports union leaders expect a 100 percent walkout by 100000 textile workers in the Carolinas if the U T W general strike order holds. Plans include mobilizing 200000 non union workers, while mill owners doubt mass action will occur and a South Carolina strike vote may be unnecessary. </analysis>
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South Carolina
J. A. Frier
South Carolina Federation of Textile Workers
McMahon
Frier
State Federation
Spartanburg
S. C
Columbia
Blacksburg
Weather Outlook for Carolinas Party Skies and Warm Interior
North Carolina sees partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with scattered thunder showers in the west and central portions and warmer interior tonight. South Carolina reports partly cloudy to night and Sunday with inland thunder showers on Sunday and warmer northwest portions tonight.
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South Carolina
Weather winds and skies across coastal routes
Weather update shows moderate southeast or south winds and partly overcast conditions from Sandy Hook to Hatteras tonight into Sunday. Official bureau records report 24 hour temperature and rainfall for principal cotton growing areas and adjacent regions.
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Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
Charlotte
Official Weather Bureau
Britain Pleased Over U.S. Stand On Debts
London and Washington reportedly near a settlement on war debts with a token June payment likely. Officials say Roosevelt’s message clarifies the stalemate and Britain views the move as not unfriendly while expecting a near future final settlement.
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Solons Cursed Ickes For Junking Public Buildings Program
Secretary Ickes says Congressmen cursed him for scrapping a 100 million dollar public buildings program as he testified before the House appropriations committee. He said half a billion would be needed to supplement the 3.3 million authorized yearly for public works and criticized the use of funds for CCC camps rather than PWA building.
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Appropriations Committee
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Will Rogers Monologue on Cowlick Humans and Apes
Beverly Hills June 1 Will Rogers jokes about a Smithsonian scientist claiming a cowlick proves humanity not descended from apes. He mocks credentials and public display of learning while poking fun at academic pretensions and ape ancestry ideas.
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Calif
Smithsonian Institution
New York Honors Navy With Fifth Avenue Parade
The navy paraded up Fifth Avenue in uniform columns from Washington Square to Fifty-ninth Street with 5,000 sailors from fleet warships. Major LaGuardia Admiral Sellers General Nolan and Ambassador J. J. Hoar saluted as the glittering procession drew past Central Park clear of the reviewing stand. Families cheered as each ship unit passed, with Navy bands playing and sailors receiving applause from their wives and sweethearts.
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