Weather Today Noon Outlook for Southeast States
Regional forecast notes frosty interior tonight with scattered frost in interior North and South Carolina. Tuesday brings fair skies, rising afternoon temperatures in northwest sections, and light frost in some rural zones. Data includes observed temperatures from stations across the mid Atlantic and southeast coast with light winds and variable cloud cover.
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Corey Measure Expands Local Retirement for Government Workers
The Corey bill allows counties cities and towns to form a municipal retirement system for old and incapacitated staff. It sets a 4 percent employee deduction, employer contributions to fund pension and accrued liabilities, and retirement at 60 with mandatory retirement at 70. Benefits depend on employer annuity and employee contributions, with disability and death benefits and early withdrawal provisions.
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Raleigh
Corey
Protests Over Entanglement Study at Foreign Office Sparks Tientsin Claims
Protesters charged British officials allowed anti Japanese elements to operate at Tientsin during a study of the entanglement. Britain denied the allegation and a sharp note to Japan was expected to be sent soon.
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Tientsin
Japan
Tensions Rise as CzechGerman Frictions Surge Across Central Europe
Reports from Prague and Vienna describe renewed clashes between Czechs and Germans, with Czechoslovak protests to Germany over Vienna radio broadcasts and minority German activity. Separately in Hendaye and Madrid, talks and internal crackdowns shift toward peace with Franco and consolidation of victory against Communists.
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Hitler Holds Extended Talk With Tiso On Czecho Slovak Crisis
In Berlin Chancellor Hitler met with Joseph Tiso the ousted Slovak premier for a long conference at the chancellery. Official sources say Germany may intervene in the Czecho Slovak situation with diplomatic measures or stronger action if needed.
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Cigarette Explosion Injures Young Woman in Wilson
Miss Gladys Cockrell, 20, of Kenly, was treated for injuries after a cigarette exploded. Doctors quoted her saying the cigarette burst while she was smoking yesterday, tearing two fingers and a thumb from her left hand.
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Gladys Cockrell
Kenly
Wheeler Urges Economy in Government and Relief Stops
Senate discussion centers on cutting costs and boosting efficiency ahead of 1940. Wheeler backs Byrnes bill creating a new public works department to take over WPA and relief agencies. Barkley offers support on the senate floor, while Harrison opposes a further 150 million relief appropriation. The House Appropriations Committee plans a full relief study. The Federal Reserve Board critiques price stabilization proposals by Senators Thomas and Logan.
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Roosevelt weighs WPA funds to July amid Senate talk
President Roosevelt and Democratic leaders in Congress discussed how much extra money WPA would need to operate until July 1. A message to Congress on the subject was anticipated, with uncertainty if the full 150 million dollars would be requested.
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Pope Opens Estate To Envoys Of 41 Nations
Pope Pius XII opened Castel Gandolfo to envoys from 41 nations after his coronation. Ambassador Joseph Kennedy planned a separate audience to present Mrs Kennedy and eight children. The ceremony drew about 600000 spectators in St Peter's and 350000 to 500000 outside in the square.
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Turin
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Tumor Threatens Life Of Two Year Old Boy
Harold Holt Jr a two year old from Monongahela fights a Wilms tumor that has spread to his liver lungs and kidney. Doctors say the malignant growth is always fatal and no cure exists though the boy’s family seeks help. The hospital notes one in a thousand births harbor such a tumor and five similar deaths occurred last year at Children’s Hospital.
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Harold Holt, Jr
Children's Hospital
Wilms
Monongahela
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Cooperative Concert Body Launches Fifth Membership Campaign
The High Point Cooperative Concert association opened its fifth annual campaign with a luncheon at the Sheraton hotel. President Mrs. Charles F. Tomlinson led the event with numerous officers and guests, announcing a Lansing Hatfield concert reception and plans for the campaign.
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Charles F. Tomlinson
C. F. Carroll, Jr
High Point
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M. J. Wrenn
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Capus Waynick
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Laurance Ingram
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Geddie Strickland
Hobart Bryant
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Hatfield
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Dispute Over Bill Is Merely Argument Over Technicality
The government reorganization bill faces a contest over process not policy. Senators Byrd and Wheeler favor different timing rules for changes, with Byrnes leading a separate relief reform plan. Action remains uncertain as Senate committees weigh the proposals.
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Dragging brakes linked to weak springs and dry pins
A report notes dragging brakes can result from weak brake shoe return springs or improperly lubricated brake anchor pins. The issue highlights maintenance checks for efficient braking and road safety.
North Carolina native Amos Allen ties to Hatfield’s accompanist
The group notes Amos Allen from Wilmington is also a North Carolinian and serves as Mr Hatfield’s accompanist. This detail underscores regional ties within the ensemble's circle.
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Knox Answers Questions on Project and Revenue Segregation
High Point city officials and the PWA outline conditions for a hydroelectric project including three required resolutions. Segregation of revenues is limited to paying electricity purchases, with new bonds and operating costs prioritized then used for city needs. The plan treats the new hydro system as separate from the existing distribution system.
WPA Exhibit At New York World's Fair Showcases Jobs
The Works Progress Administration plans a $250000 exhibit at the New York World's Fair to display WPA projects and activities. Workers will perform typical labor such as furniture repair and toy making, while models illustrate bridges highways airports and other national projects. A small theatre near the main building will host 40 minute plays by WPA actors. The exhibit theme is Work the American way out of unemployment.
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Works Progress Administration
Sixty Acccomplices Arrested in Drug Ring Case
Paris reports police and federal agents arrested 60 alleged accomplices in a narcotics ring said to smuggle drugs to the United States and Mexico. The operation was dismantled after a tip from United States customs agents.
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Mexico
North Carolina lawmakers split on new Democratic dealer candidate
North Carolina legislators show mixed views on the party’s choice amid national debates. Bennett Clark and Jim Farley each received one vote. about half of undecided lawmakers favor any strong Democrat nominee. State leaders like Gregg Cherry stay reticent while Walter Murphy argues for preserving Roosevelt’s legacy without endorsing a third term. Republican ranks are sparse with nine in two houses and Taft receiving one vote.
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Bennett Clark
Missouri
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Gregg Cherry
Gastonia
North Carolina
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Salisbury
Roosevelt
Taft
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J. M. Baley, Jr
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Einstein Solves Gravitation Riddle With Space Bridge Idea
Reported breakthrough suggests gravity fits into the electromagnetism framework. Einstein reportedly proposed two years ago that a particle of solid matter acts as a bridge between shells of space, addressing the source of matter and energy, though issues remained.
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High Point City Board Approves Use of Electric Revenue
The city may use surplus or revenues from its separate electric systems for any lawful city expense. The resolution pledges revenues only to cover wholesale energy costs from a new plant for the existing distribution system, with no other commitments.
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High Point
Adlertka Advertised To Clear Pimples From Constipation
Verna Schlepp testifies that Adlertka cleared pimples and improved skin after constipation relief. The ad claims the product washes both bowels and relieves constipation, reducing facial blemishes and boosting skin health.
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