Local Weather Summary for Carolinas and Adjacent Waters
A weather outlook shows partly cloudy skies with scattered showers across the Carolinas this afternoon and tonight, then generally fair and mild on Sunday. Winds from the southwest to northwest remain fresh to strong off Hatteras to Jacksonville with overcast showers, while Sandy Hook to Hatteras sees strong west to southwest winds shifting to northwest with possible showers tonight and Sunday.
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Democrats Debate Futures Amid Roosevelts Renomination Push
Reporters pressed at a press conference on politics with Senator Norris and other leaders. The chatter mentioned possible standard bearers including Garner Farley Bankhead Tydings Wheeler O Mahoney Hull and McNutt as alternatives if Roosevelt faces Willkie.
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Norris
Farley
Ickes
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Roosevelt
Hickory Daily Record Editor Elected NC Press President
C Gifford of Hickory Daily Record was chosen today as president of the North Carolina Press Association succeeding W E Horner of Sanford. The election was announced by the association and confirms Gifford in the leadership role.
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Hickory
P—L. C. Gifford
Hickory Daily Record
North Carolina Press Association
W. E. Horner
Sanford
Notice of Sale Under Foreclosure in Guilford County
Public auction set for Sunday in July 1940 at 2 p.m. for Lot Twenty (20) in Brown and Tabor lands High Point North Carolina. Trustee Taylor M. Simpson with attorney Rupert T. Pickens announces cash sale after default on deed of trust dated February 1, 1939.
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M. H. Watson
Millie Watson
Taylor M. Simpson
E. J. Hecht
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Register
Brown and Tabor
Rupert T. Pickens
High Point
N. C
SPENCER FOOD STORE LISTS WEEKLY PRICES
Trinity North Carolina items include Palmolive and Octagon soap and detergent deals. Conveys sale prices such as 3 for 20 cents for Palmolive and 2 for 19 cents for various boxes, with Red Box dishwashing and Blue Box laundry products among items.
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Red Super Suds Elwood Grocery CO
Archdale, N. C
Last Count Of Defense Spending Bill Soars to 12 Billion
The piece traces defense spending from January budget requests to June bills, noting a rising total that reaches 12.315 billion by mid year. It cites President Roosevelt and Congress, with figures for ships, planes, and troops, and questions financing amid a large national debt.
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NEA Service
Washington
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Congress
America
Alf Landon
Hitler
Hoover
Roosevelt
Congressman Vinson
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Admiral Stark
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Army
National Army
Former Holyoke nurse who died after a stroke
In Hempstead New York Mrs Mabel Alice Johnson Curran a former Holyoke Mass superintendent of nurses died of a stroke after paralysis began to creep over her body She called her husband Franklin and asked for a physician and her daughter to be notified She spoke from her bedroom and died a few minutes after relatives arrived at her bedside.
Refugee Crisis and Balkan Tensions Loom in Romania
The afternoon airlift was postponed to Monday as refugee waves strain Romania’s transport networks. Soviet occupation of Bessarabia and Northern Bucovina triggers bloodshed near Cernauti with civilian casualties as Romanian troops respond. Berlin reports Germany aims to stay hands off the Balkans while Hungary tightens border controls. Mobilization across Romania intensifies, with frontier troops ordered to advance as the crisis deepens.
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Hungarian Crisis Deepens as Forces Mass on Transylvania
The text notes King Carol’s cautious government preparing for possible Russian advances toward the Carpathians. Hungary has long stationed large forces in Transylvania, a province formerly part of Austria-Hungary, ready to reinforce across the border with Rome-Berlin axis support if Russian advances continue.
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Budapest
Carpathian Mountains
Two British Planes Shot Down Over German Territory
The official German news agency reports that two British aircraft were shot down on flights over Northwestern Germany Thursday night. One fell in Schleswig Holstein with two crew killed and two captured. the second was downed near Hanover with three crew killed.
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Germany
Schleswig Holstein
Hanover
Finland signs trade pact with Soviet Russia
Helsinki reports signing a Moscow trade agreement between Finland and the Soviet Union. Sources say Finland won favorable terms and that the pact includes adjustment of war indemnity claims, though details were not disclosed.
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Moscow
Finland
Russia
Two Pony Pennings on Outer Banks Capes Lookout and Ocracoke
Two pony pennings will be held on the Outer Banks with events at Diamond Pen on Cape Lookout July 2 and at Ocracoke Island July 4. The Ocracoke program includes an Independence Day celebration as a roundup of wild ponies.
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Diamond Pen
Cape Lookout
Ocracoke Island
Evacuation Considered for British Civilians
The Ministry of Health on June 29 announced that the possibility of evacuating the bulk of civilians in certain districts of the British Isles for military reasons is being considered.
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London
Ministry of Health Today
British Isles
Contract Signed In New York By AP and Telegraphers Union
The Associated Press and the Commercial Telegraphers Union renewed their two year contract after reopening wage hours and related provisions negotiations.
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New York
Associated Press
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Made in Britain bombs raised doubts in Scotland raid
Experts who examined bombs dropped by German planes in Scotland Thursday night declared they were made in Britain. The bombs likely were part of the booty Germans captured in Flanders. Prisoners at Atlanta federal penitentiary sent $123 to the Red Cross for relief in war torn Europe.
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London
Scotland
Flanders
Atlanta
Federal Penitentiary Today
The
Red Cross
Europe
Governor Hoey Replies After Legion Meet
Raleigh June 28 Governor Clyde H Hoey greeted reporters with a sober response the morning after the American Legion convention when asked how he felt.
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Clyde H. Hoey
American Legion
Governor Hoey Sees Legion a Stabilizing Force in Crisis
Governor Hoey says the country faces gravest hours and momentous, soul searching decisions ahead. He frames the American Legion as a stabilizer and a key agency to meet emergencies and test American fibre. He remains sober in thought and action, viewing conventions with seriousness.
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Hoey
American Legion
America
North Carolina School Data Delayed to Late July
Officials estimate it will be near the end of July before average attendance and other key data for the 1939-40 year are complete. The delay is blamed on many schools closing late due to weather interruptions, which disrupted the usual reporting schedule.
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North Carolina
School Commission
Bryant Gains Support for Speaker in 1941 North Carolina House
A high ranking federal official touring eastern North Carolina reports growing support for Victor S Bryant of Durham as Speaker for the 1941 session. He notes at least six lawmakers who backed Libby Ward in 1939 now favor Bryant, who was narrowly defeated by Ward on the 1939 third ballot amid Durham's East controversy.
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Raleigh
House
Victor S. Bryant
Durham
Libby Ward
Bryant
Ward
East
Pou Lampoons Campaign Rally as Voters Weigh Seats
State Auditor George Ross Pou recalls a Alamance County rally where two inebriated men questioned his candidacy. They mispronounced his name and asked what he was running for, then offered a crude joke about needing a “sittin' down” job, to which Pou replied with a wry quip.
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George Ross Pou
Alamance County
Pou
Buddy
Mr. Pou
Models and Melodies at Pine and Church under canvas
Slim Williams appears in Gene Austin’s 1940 revue Models and Melodies at the corner of Pine and Church Streets under the world’s largest tent theatre for one night only Tuesday July 2. Doors open 7 15 pm curtain at 8 30 pm. Gene Austin sings My Blue Heaven Remona My Melancholy Baby I Cried For You If I Had My Way Carolina Moon and Paradise Isle with Decca Hit plus Down Where the Trade Wind Blows. Also featuring The Sherre Sisters Rusty Wright Frances Faye Grace Crider Al Crider Willard Ellis Models and Melodies Orchestra and more. Two hour show packed with comedy songs and music.
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Slim Williams
Joy
Gene Austin
Pine
Church Streets
Gene
Carolina Moon
Carolina
Decca
Paradise Isle
Mr. Austin
Sherre
Rusty Wright
Frances Faye
Grace Crider
al Crider
Willard Ellis
Models and Melodies Orchestra
Unbeliever Hartman Goes To Gallows After Killing Deputies
In Moundsville West Virginia June 29 Byzen tine Hartman 28 refused a chaplain’s comfort as he walked to death on the gallows. He was executed for killing two deputy sheriffs who tried to arrest him on a charge of beating his elderly mother.
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Moundsvile
W. Va
Recovery of 300 Dollars Sought in Municipal Court Suit
Maude Rae sues G T Wood and Bessie M Wood in Municipal Court claiming a July 7 1937 transfer of a Ridgecrest Drive lot between English and Almina Streets for 300 dollars lacked proper title or deed. Plaintiff seeks 300 dollars plus interest from May 7 1937 and costs.
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Maude Rae
G. T. Wood
Bessie M. Wood
Ridgecrest Drive
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Almina Streets
Flashes Of Life COOL TELLERS
In St Petersburg Union Trust Company staff wore open necked shirts for a sweltering day and public approval followed. The article notes collars and ties are out for the summer.
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Fla
Union Trust Company
Ice famine hits a bee truck in Winslow
Charlie Harris faced severe heat and an unexpected ice shortage as bees settled in his truck. He refused to drive the vehicle with the swarm aboard and could not find a way to remove the bees, postponing relief from the problem.
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Ariz
Charlie Harris
Charlie
Baboon Escapes Private Zoo In Phoenix Hunt Goes Awry
Wittman Evans hunted baboon Babs near Phoenix but failed to frighten her. He hid in a covered cage as the six year old primate escaped. Evans later called sheriff deputies who captured Babs after the chase.
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Ariz
Wittman Evans
Babs
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Sheriff's Deputies
Gasoline Plane Flight Beats Prize Winners in Lincoln
Sherman Hackenberg of Kansas City flew his gasoline powered model plane at a Lincoln contest and lost it. After five days a damaged plane was found 12 miles away in a field, having flown farther than the prize winning crafts.
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Neb
Sherman Hackenberg
Kansas City
North Carolina Checker Meet Set for July 4-5 in Salisbury
Salisbury hosts the North Carolina Checker Association annual championship on July 4-5. Defending champion is Harry B. Anderson of Winston-Salem, with competitors from across the state expected to compete in the two day event.
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Winston-Salem
Americans Being Moved To Manila
Families of Americans in Hong Kong and officials in naval, military, and diplo matic service will be moved to Manila on Monday due to fear of trouble between Britain and Japan. Wives and children may follow later if needed. The president Coolidge docked in Hong Kong en route to Manila as officials sought permission to hold the ship for evac plan. Officials estimate about 1,000 Americans reside in the Crown Colony, including Westerners, Filipinos, and American born Chinese.
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Balbo and the Rise and Fall of Fascist Hero Balbo
Marshal Balbo led mass Italian air operations including a Rome to Chicago flight and a Rome to New York flight that drew vast crowds. His popularity waned as Galeazzo Ciano rose, and he was reassigned to Libya as Mussolini’s political star shifted.
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McNutt Declares U S Not a Nation of Chamberlains
At the Morrow Mountain State Park dedication in Albemarle Paul V. McNutt warned that America is not a nation of Chamberlains and pledged no appeasement if democratic liberties are threatened. Governor Hoey joined as a principal speaker during the ceremony noting the park as the state’s largest recreational area managed by the Conservation and Development Department.
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Paul V. McNutt
Morrow Mountain State Park
America
McNutt
Governor Hoey
State Department of Conservation and Development
France to Prosecute Plot Against State Ties Abroad
The TO ACT government will initiate proceedings for plotting against state security tied to a network of French figures who have gone abroad, per a delayed Havas dispatch quoted by Reuters from Bordeaux.
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Petain
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Bordeaux
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Times Editor Depicts Scene
Henry Luce editor of Time Magazine in Belgium during the German invasion saw refugees flee south into France. Upon returning home he wrote an appeal urging newspapers to aid the Red Cross fund locally.
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Henry Luce
Time Magazine
Belgium
France
Red Cross Plea Urges Donations Amid European Suffering
Henry R. Luce paints a stark plea for aid as Red Cross workers aid refugees from Charleroi Paris and bombed routes. He recalls a boy Jacques carrying his sister and a wounded British Tommy seeking return to battle. He urges Americans to donate all they can today.
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Red Cross
Europe
American Vessel Is Reported Sunk
A disputed report claims an American merchant ship Edgehill was torpedoed southwest of the British Isles. Confusion centers on ship identity as Edgehill’s designation may now belong to the Oremar, docked in Baltimore, raising questions about the attack’s location and the ship’s status within the neutrality zone.
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Mackay
Edgehill
British Isles
Lloyd's Register of World Shipping
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Lloyd's
Makay
Excalibur
United States
GYW
Ireland
Empire Toucan
Oremar
Calmar Steamship Company
Washington
Nogues Orders French Forces to Cease Fighting
A Berlin-wave NBC broadcast reported Gen Auguste Nogues governor general and commander in chief of French Morocco ordered troops to cease fighting and lay down arms by order of Generalissimo Maxime Weygand.
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NBC
Auguste Nogues
French
Morocco
Maxime Weygand
Roosevelt Signs Registration Bill
President Roosevelt signed into law a bill requiring registration and fingerprinting of about 3,500,000 aliens in the United States. He urged protection for loyal aliens and stated that only the federal government can effectively control aliens to avoid confusion from mixed state efforts.
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Washington
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Roosevelt Proclamation Expands National Emergency Claims
A presidential proclamation and concurrent Treasury order broaden the September 8 1939 national emergency declaration. Officials note language differences and discuss implications while the Industrialist fleet’s location remains disputed. Admiral Leahy and Senator Pittman offer speculated moves of the fleet across the Pacific to Atlantic.
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Roosevel
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Treasury
Tharmada
Hawaii
Honolulu
Panama Canal
Philipine
Admira William D. Leahy
Pacific
Atlantic
Pittman
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Axis works vision and quiet handling amid Berlin talks
The report notes Axis powers seeking discretion in public statements while pressuring for responses if Russia advances. Hungary denounces Romanian claims of Russian ultimatums over Ruthenia, calling them gangsterism. Bulgaria aligns with Russia and expects Moscow to influence Balkan claims.
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Russia
Hungary
Bruja
RAF Fighters Fight German Bomber Over Southwest England
An unconfirmed report says Royal Air Force fighters shot down a German bomber after it flew very high over southwest England. The incident occurred near London on June 29.
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London
Alcraft
England
Royal Air Force
Drowned: Thomas Crabtree 18 in Cape Fear River
Thomas Rhone Crabtree, 18, drowned yesterday while swimming in the Cape Fear River near here. Local authorities investigated the accident and prepared a brief report for the coroner.
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Kipling
N. C
Thomas Rhone Crabtree
Cape Fear River
Nea
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