Hoey backs local state relief administration ideas
Governor Clyde R. Hoey says relief could be more economical and efficient if run through state and local agencies. He notes local insight helps target needs but warns against heavy federal rules that would curb savings and flexibility. He avoids endorsement of Woodrum Gries plans, calling reform mainly a Congress issue.
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I M Mitchell v. Jim Crow Rail Car Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to reconsider its dismissal of Representative Mitchell D. of Illinois who charged racial discrimination by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. Mitchell, a black member of Congress, said he was moved from a first class car to a Jim Crow car after entering Arkansas despite paying for full fare.
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Hot Springs
Ark
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Arkansas
Pullman
Jury Holds Fate of Alleged Rapist in Davis Case
Winston-Salem North Carolina March 8 The fate of James Ann Davis 23 charged with raping 1 year old Bernice Rykard was in a jury's hands after deliberating a little over an hour. This was Davis second trial the first ending with a tiny jury in February. The presenting witness testified Davis raped her in a parked car the night of January 22.
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N. C
James Ann Davis
Bernice Rykard
Davis
Welles Denies Parley Under Consideration
Welles denies any parley while policy moves unfold. Officials hope the denial prompts disapproval by democracies and influences Hitler, as Chamberlain strengthens warnings of battle if European domination continues.
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Roosevelt addresses cotton surplus and treasury impact
President Roosevelt said the administration aims to solve the cotton surplus issue without bankrupting the treasury. He spoke at a press conference with Secretary Wallace and regional USDA directors, noting progress on the carry-over problem and that the plan has yet to decide on a subsidy. He added cotton will be sold rather than dumped or burned.
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Roosevelt
Treasury
Wallace
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
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Cherry River Paper Co. Bought by Delaware Firm
The Cherry River Paper Company, planning to move its plant within eight months to Plymouth, North Carolina, has been purchased by the Cherry River Paper Company of Delaware.
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Plymouth
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Delaware
European powers under a perfect understanding alarm Latin America
Senators Pittman Barkley Johnson condemn Hitler’s coup and warn of global threat. They say totalitarian regimes coordinate to extend influence and push arms deals for Latin American nations, urging swift action to uphold international law and obligations.
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Italy
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Von Neurath comments on Chamberlain speech and Czechoslovak fate
Berlin said every syllable must be weighed before any official German reply. A semi official comment criticized Chamberlain for lacking objectivity in Birmingham. Western leaders' statements were said to mislead Southeast Europe about roles after Munich. Goering announced a new air force command to include Bohemia Moravia Austria Sudetenland and Silesia.
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Chamberlain
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Austria
Sudentenland
Silesia
Neurath to Head Prague Protectorate Admins
Von Neurath will govern Bohemia and Moravia from Prague as Reichsprotector with veto power over local acts. Karl Hermann Frank to be secretary of state and Kurt von Burgsdorf ministerial director. Emil Hacha slated as Chief of State alongside Rudolf Gilda in cabinet. Hitler’s Berlin visit delayed. route via Reichenberg and Breslau.
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Actress Kitty Carlisle Tops All American Dress Team
New York report lists eleven women named best dressed in a national poll by Fashion Academy awards. Kitty Carlisle earns All American honor replacing Ginger Rogers as special award winner, with other picks including Bette Davis and Alice Marble in various fields.
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Cobina Wright, Jr
Flashes Of Life and Tax Money Lost In Kansas
An Associated Press brief notes Internal Revenue Collector Almon G Rasquin seeks a Brooklyn man after a stopped $10 check and a note about paying taxes. A separate item from Atchison Kansas reports Bean Lawrence losing a $100 purse in soil, later recovered wallet only $40 with a $5 bill found nearby, erosion blamed for rest.
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Almon G. Rasquin
Sword swallower clears case in Chicago court
Clarence Curley, a professional sword swallower, faced dis orderly conduct charges after being taken into custody on State Street. He demonstrated his skill for Judge Leon Edleman who then released him.
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Clarence Curley
State Street
Leon Edleman
Curley
Two Buttons In Bowling Green Cruiser Foil Auto Theft Suspect
In Bowling Green patrolman Frank Rogers investigated a supposedly unoccupied cruiser with its siren on. He confronted 19 year old James Brennan of Zanesville, who was leaving hurriedly and held to the grand jury on an attempted auto theft charge under $800 bond.
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Frank Rogers
James Brennan
Zanesville
Brennan
Grand
Oklahoma City Woman Seeks Divorce After 28 Year Wait
Mrs. Mary Hill files for divorce from Herbert Hill alleging desertion in 1911 and no contact since, seeking dissolution of marriage after 28 years.
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Mary Hill
Herbert Hill
Park-as-You-Please Ordinance Fails in Fostoria
Fostoria officials moved to scrap the on your honors plan after observing cars parked at odd angles two deep and near street centers. The ordinance abolishing all existing rules will expire in 60 days unless renewed.
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Seven Foot Alligator Captured in North Carolina Swamp
Gol d s b o ro March 18 A seven and a half foot alligator was displayed at city hall after a swamp capture by Policeman Leonard Fulghum and a returning party The officer reports plans to pursue another gator still roaming a nearby swamp in the same region.
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Goldsboro
Leonard Fulghum
Pope Pius Receives Mussolini's Son in Law Ciano
In Rome on March 18 Pope Pius XII granted Count Galeazzo Ciano an audience. The meeting marked the first official contact between the new pope and a member of Mussolini's government.
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Leba North Carolina Banquet Set For Sunday
The Leba non-Syrian American Association of North Carolina will hold its annual banquet in Greensboro this Sunday March 18 with members expected to attend from the region.
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Leb&a non-Syrian American Association of North Carolina
Britain Rebuffs Munich Pact as Central Europe Turbulence Grows
The British government denounces the Munich agreement and its peaceful undertakings as repudiated by recent events in Central Europe. It states the German changes in Czecho Slovakia lack legal basis and that Foreign Secretary Halifax consults with American French and Soviet ambassadors. Berlin envoy Dirksen visits amid speculation on his recall and cabinet reshuffles.
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Russia
Herbert von Dirksen
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Anthony Eden
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Chamberlain weighs retirement amid European crisis
As Chamberlain, aged 70, acknowledges failure of appeasement he hints at serving a few more years while Britain and France recall ambassadors to Berlin and push notes to Germany. Daladier wins confidence vote as Hungary advances into Carpatho Ukraine with heavy artillery and Ukrainian guardsmen retreat.
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Chamber of Deputies
Robert Colondre
Carpatho - Ukraine
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More Tobacco Acreage Planned for 1939 Than 1938
The federal crop reporting board estimates 1,694,900 acres will be planted in 1939, up from 1,626,700 in 1938, a rise of 68,200 acres. North Carolina would produce about 672,000 acres, up from 608,000, while South Carolina is set to plant 112,000 acres, an increase of 10,000.
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Federal Crop Reporting Board
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Bis League Camps and Other Spring Notes
In Sarasota Freddie Sington recalls baseball over a football reputation as managers feared his muscle. Hutchinson would be unveiled today in Orlando as Detroit’s pitching recruit for an exhibition with the Senators. Haney hopes Don Heffner and Ralph Kress join Buck Newsom by signing soon in San Antonio. A Baton Rouge report says Zeke Bonura opposes the Giants curfew. A Bartow accident left a laborer with two lost fingers after a truck struck a pole and a 2800 volt line fell. In Sarasota the Red Sox seek to measure Reds after two extra-inning games with Cronin optimistic despite Fabian Gafkte being struck in the face.
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Fred Haney
St. Louis Browns
Don Heffner
Ralph Kress
Buck Newsom
Sarasota
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Reds
Joe Cronin
Fabian Gaftke
Baker Uncertain With Nationals Return to Giants
Orlando Florida report says pitcher Tom Baker must show better control to avoid being sent back to the New York Giants under the swap that sent Zeke Bonura to Washington. Manager Bucky Harris indicated Baker has not impressed yet.
Medwick Holdout Near End Near St. Petersburg
Reporter notes that Joe Medwick of the St. Louis Cardinals is silent but an end to his holdout is believed near while training near St. Petersburg Florida.
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Fla
Joe Medwick
St. Louis Cardinals
Waner May Lose Right Field Job With Pirates
Los Angeles reports Paul Waner may lose his right field berth with the Pittsburgh Pirates even if he signs. Manager Pie Traynor says he is satisfied with Heinie Manush and Fern Bell and recalls Waner’s poor 1938 season.
Reds Look to Split Left Field Duties in Sarasota
Sarasota notes Lee Gamble, a pinch hitter for the Reds last season, could share left field duties with Wally Berger this year. Manager Bill McKechnie praised Gamble for his solid training and readiness.
Yankees Praise Sundra After Strong Exhibition Start
Sundra of the New York Yankees receives praise after eight scoreless innings in exhibition games. He became the first Yankee pitcher to go five innings, signaling impact from both rookies and veterans on the roster.
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ST. Petersburg
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New York Yankees
Steve Sundra
Price War Hits Santa Ana Barbershop Trade
In Santa Ana with 50 barber shops closed in protest after Barber Jesse James Kerby cut prices in half. Civic leaders persuaded others to reopen and Kerby to set a 40 cent haircut price, 10 cents below the prior rate.
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Jesse James Kerby
Kerby
Rooster Leads Hen Pursuit Amid Poultry House Fire
In Lake Mills Wisconsin the story tells of a rooster that led a hundred hens to safety as Maurice Smith's poultry house burned. The bird returned to the blaze while the hens fled to escape the flames.
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Maurice Smith
Joan Marsh Early Life and Recent Roles
Joan Marsh began eating at nine months old and is affectionately known as Dick. She married writer Charles S. Belden and is described as an outdoor girl who loves sailing. Her latest pictures include Fast and Loose as well as plays and heavy. She designs her own clothes and was educated in private schools. She also plays tennis and golf well.
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Joan Marsh
Charles S. Belden
North Carolina Weather Tonight and Sunday Forecast
Fair conditions spanning the state with colder readings in the east, frost in extreme east, heavy to killing frost in the west and central areas. Winds shift from Sandy Hook to Hatteras from south to northwest tonight and northwesterly Sunday, with fair weather. From Hatteras to Jacksonville light to moderate winds, mostly northwest, with overcast skies tonight and Sunday.
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Hatteras
Jacksonville
Cotton Area Weather Records Note Temperature Rainfall
Official weather bureau records report the 24 hour temperature and rainfall ending at 7 30 p m in the principal cotton growing areas and other regions.
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N. C
Official Weather Bureau
Michigan Team Reaches Pro Am Semi Finals
At St Augustine Florida on March 18 AP reports par busting Michigan golfers Marvin Stein and Chick Harbert advanced to the semi finals of the National Amateur Professional best ball tour. They defeated Byron Nelson and John Levinses after Guldahl and Bright reached semis with a birdie on the 21st. Other match saw Shute and Stark edge Grout Ramsey 4 and 3 to reach semis.
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Chick Harbert
Ralph Guldep
Morton Bright
Daytona Beach
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Lansing
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Battle Creek
Byron Nelson
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John Levinses
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Bright
Harry Cooper
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Mags
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Hershey
Maynard Ramsey
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Stark
Johnny Revolia
Evanston, Il
Wilfrey Wehrle
Racine, Wis
Spanish Nationalists plan major attack on Republican Spain
Reports from Hendaye indicate the more than 500000 strong offensive against central Republican Spain will begin early next week with Madrid as the focal point of the assault.
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France
Spain
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