California primary split looms over Roosevelt term slate
In San Francisco on March 13, two Democratic delegate slates may contest the California presidential primary over Gov. Culbert Olson and the third-term issue. Governor Olson leads one faction backing a Roosevelt third term while Ickes seeks peace between camps. Republican plans show 44 Seawell pledged delegates and little contest, with McNary the sole GOP figure in Oregon.
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Wilbur Sanders
San Francisco
Roosevelt
California
Olson
J. Roosevelt
Ickes
Ison
Olson Recall Committee
Republican Organiza
Tions
Jerrold L. Seawell
Seawell
Oregon
Charles L. McNary
Senate
Guilford County Realty Transfers Summary
Guilford County transfers list multiple property deeds across townships High Point Monroe Morehead Fentress Friendship. Minnie L Andrews transfers to FE J Mickey and wife. J E Green to Lillie L Troxier. C M Suits to Frank W Suits. Silverstein to Howard Raymond Stadium. Universal Realty Co to Willis Beeson. Carl W Hackett to C W Chilton. Ham Estate to L P Needham. J I Johnson Jr to A G Poindexter. J Sampson to H A McNairy.
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High Point
Minnie L. Andrews
J. Mickey
A. P. Brown
Forrest Avenue
Monroe Township
J. E. Green
Lillie L Troxier
Methodist Church
Morehead Township
C. M. Suits
Frank W. Suits
Willamore
B. Silverstein
Howard Raymond
T. B. Hinton
Universal Realty Company
Willis H. Beeson
Sampson and McNairy
Horton backs retirement plan for North Carolina teachers
Lt Gov W P Horton Democratic candidate for governor endorsed a retirement plan for North Carolina teachers at a Durham event. The remarks came during a campaign stop as Horton pressed for education funding and pension reforms.
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Durham
North Carolina
W. P. Horton
New Hampshire Sets Stage for Draft Roosevelt at 1940 Primary
New Hampshire's presidential primary produced a full slate of Roosevelt delegates, signaling groundwork for a draft-Roosevelt movement. Eight delegates-at-large and four district delegates pledged to his renomination were elected, with GOP unpledged selection favoring Bridges Tobey and Moses as results favor the party’s nominees.
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Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
Democratic Party
James A. Farley
Garner
Roosevelt
GOP
Granite State
Styles Bridges
Bridges
Charles W. Tobey
U.S
George H. Moses
Huntley Spaulding
Francis P. Murphy
Democracy Built On Slavery In Early Civilizations
The essay argues that ancient democracies tolerated slavery and that modern democracy emerged only recently. It notes founders like Jefferson owned slaves and suggests economic needs and social denial created rationalizations for slavery. The piece warns of cyclical tyrannies if democracy fails and calls for breaking the vicious circle.
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Thomas Jefferson
The
Republic
Pericles
Jefferson
Mrs Burleson Rests In South Carolina Sanatorium
Mrs May Walker Burleson a former suffragette leader charged with killing her divorced husband's second wife received treatment in a private sanatorium in Columbia South Carolina Police chief W H Rawlinson said she had not slept and was in a terrible nervous condition She fatally shot Mrs Richard Burleson wife of a U S Army colonel last Friday then surrendered and later admitted her identity An inquest is scheduled for tomorrow night Additional items found include a new revolver cartridges and a small box labelled poison
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Columbia
8. C
May Walker Burleson
W. H. Rawlinson
Burleson
Richard (. Burleson
U. S Army
Bailey proposes catering to Latin states as markets
Senator Bailey introduces a bill for a $50 000 study by the Commerce Department with the Agriculture and State Departments to promote U S tobacco sales in South and Central America. The proposal targets Latin American markets as potential buyers.
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Bailey
Washington
United States
D-Nc
South America
Central America
Commerce Department
Agriculture and State Departments
Floyd Reveals Farm Pay Plans for 1940 Conserve Program
Raleigh March 13 AP E Y Floyd AAA executive officer at North Carolina State College announced the 1940 conservation program pay schedule. Payments are based on normal yields per acreage allotments with peanuts 12.5 cents per 100 pounds tobacco one cent per pound potatoes three cents per bushel and commercial vegetables 1.50 dollars per acre. Farmers planting within cotton and wheat allotments could earn 3.15 cents per pound for cotton and 19 cents per bushel for wheat at normal yields.
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Raleigh
E. Y. Floyd
AAA
North Carolina State College
Floyd
Bivins Suffers Injuries From Ice Fall Near Home
W A Bivins of 512 Worth Avenue, a member of The Enterprise staff, slipped on ice on his way to work and sustained bruises and cuts. He was taken home and treated by a doctor. he remains confined to bed.
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W. A. Bivins
Worth Avenue
Mr. Bivins
Enterprise
Neutral Ireland Faces War Paradox Amid Global Conflict
Dublin reports Ireland's neutrality as a source of pride and irony. Many citizens favor the British French cause while official policy remains impartial. Germany and Britain influence Dublin as trade depends on Britain, and Northern Ireland remains allied with Britain in the war.
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Dublin
Mareh
Associated Press
Ireland
Eire
Great Britain
Eamon de Valera
Edward Hempel
Fire
Berlin
Northern Ireland
Britain
Belfast
London
Better Days Ahead for Rails Maxwell Declares
Winston Salem March 18 The gubernatorial candidate A J Maxwell predicted major rail expansions and public road feeding main highways to handle future traffic. He spoke to the Better Service Club and Norfolk and Western Railway officers and employees about needed capital expenditures and rural penetration. Applications for Rhodes Scholarships were noted to require ages 18 to 21.
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Winston-Salem
A. J. Maxwell
Maxwell
Better Service Club
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Vegetable Laxative Promises Gentle Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts BLACK-DRAUGHT as a vegetable laxative that acts thoroughly yet gently. A quarter to half teaspoon on the tongue with water is claimed to ease constipation by morning, easing headaches biliousness sour stomach and bad breath. It emphasizes cost effectiveness with 26 to 40 doses priced at 25e.
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Culbert Olson
Washington State
Thomas Dewey
New York
Guilford County Realty
Mary Parks
Roaring River
Wilkes County
Mamma
Jane
Boots
Mary Mueller
Baltimore
Mad
Tee
Coca-Co
Washington Street
Coca-Cola CO
LA Bottling CO
Hendrik van Loon
NEA Service, Inc
Mrs. Burleson
S. C. Sanatorium
Association of Credit Bureaus
England
Caromel
Carter
Independent
Rhodes Scharship
Geman
Aveeay
de Soto
DeSoto
Carysler Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
Bowes
C.B.S
Desoto and
Plymouth Dealers
Furniture City Motors, Inc
North Main Street
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