Tri Power Conference Planned Over German Armaments
Paris reports France will host a tri power conference with Great Britain and Italy to discuss the European situation including German rearmament. Britain may send Anthony Eden. Sir John Simon may attend Berlin after. France protest notes the return of conscription and Germany’s air force.
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Civil Service Debate Grows for High Point Police Fire
High Point seeks civil service for its police and fire departments. City council backs civil service principles while opposing certain Charlotte bill provisions. Public Safety committee to meet with business and city leaders to draft a High Point bill. Chief Palmer and officials weigh in amid broad support.
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Darrow Says NRA Is Aiding Big Business
Sidney Hillman NRA board member warned the Senate Finance Committee that without renewal of the recovery act the country would face unemployment worse than in 1982 1923.
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Protests and War Talk From Beverly Hills Commentators
In Beverly Hills California March 10, observers remark that Germany sending aid prompts little protest here while Italy and Hitler press opponents. They note men may serve before or after war starts and compare Versailles to a mortgage unpaid by the living.
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Chain Store Tax Levies Revised By House Action
The North Carolina House debated the biennial revenue bill provisions and adopted new levies on chain stores and chain filling stations. A proposed cigarette tax of one fourth of a cent per package was rejected. The Senate moved to study automobile license plate cost cuts and two bills on a state industrial insurance fund were reported unfavorably.Continued on Page Two.
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Europe Sees No Immediate War Yet Across Continent
A European consensus from London to Paris holds there is no imminent war danger despite rising tensions. Britain France Italy and Russia urged unity for peace, while German and Italian officials denied intent for a preventive war as Hitler’s proclamations echo. Congress of leaders call for restraint amid looming armageddon risk.
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Kerr Smith Act Trial Near End
The Kerr Smith tobacco act case nears a decision as oral arguments wrap up in Greensboro. Judge Johnson J Hayes will rule after briefs are filed. no decision date set yet. Plaintiffs Motzinger Sink and Bass seek to halt tobacco tax collection and federal prosecutions for nonpayment. Attorney R H McNeill represents the plaintiffs.
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Darrow Says NRA Favours Big Business Over Small Firms
Clarence Darrow testified before the Senate finance committee that the NRA shifts business away from small operators to large firms, arguing the recovery program benefits big business and could create masters and slaves as it progresses.
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US envoy meets British to review Anglo German ties
Ray Atherton, charge d'affaires at the American embassy, visited the British Foreign Office at Sir John Simon's request to receive the official British explanation of Anglo German relations from the recent days.
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Flandin Urges Preparedness Amid German Re-arming
Premier Pierre-Etienne Flandin told the Senate France must be vigilant about a re-armed Germany. He portrayed the nation’s air, land, and sea forces and urged confidence in France’s fighting strength in a crowded chamber in Paris.
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Senate OKs Deficiency Bill for Crop and Seed Loans
Washington March 20 The Senate approved a conference report of a 112 million deficiency appropriation bill carrying 860 million for fees and crop loans. Only House approval remained to send the bill to the White House.
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Filene to Speak at North Carolina Social Service Conference
Edward A. Filene of Boston, a merchant, author, and social worker, will speak at the North Carolina conference for social service in Winston-Salem on May 5 6 and 7. Dr N C Newbold, president of the conference, announced today.
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Harlem Riot Sparked by Youth Pilfering Knife
Rioters surged through Harlem injuring at least 100 as police struggled to quell the violence. About 700 officers arrested around 100 people after mobs looted stores and set two fires. Officials blamed agitators falsely claiming a 16 year old was killed when he was not.
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Germany plans to raise army via rearmament stance
Berlin reports that Hitler’s rearmament pledge will shape next week’s talks with Sir John Simon. Officials say military questions are finished and negotiations will focus on political issues. Spectacular air maneuvers over Berlin bolster Germany’s claim as a growing military power.
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Versailles Pact Still Troubling After German Abrogation
Geneva reports a setback as Germany unilaterally abandons military terms, keeping a fragile Peace Treaty framework. Analysts warn territorial revision could spark new conflicts in Europe, with references to Balkans and former German colonies now under others.
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Pravda warns of tenfold Red Army buildup over German threat
Pravda declares the Red Army could be increased ten times if needed to defend the Soviet Union amid Germany's war plans. It accuses England of aiding Hitler and notes France and Italy offered protests with Britain rejecting joint action, warning against British imperialism.
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Budget Fight Persists Over Bonus and Relief Funds
Washington reports the Senate rejects slashing the 4.88 billion work relief fund and states an effort to raise to 10 billion led by Senator La Follette. The House debates the 2 billion cash bonus as Clarence Darrow lambastes the NRA before Senate Finance Committee. Roosevelt presses for a broader good neighbor policy amid questions on German armament.
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Howe's Condition Is Extremely Critical
Washington March 2 The condition of Louis M Howe secretary to President Roosevelt was reported extremely critical at 11 A M A White House bulletin said His strength is steadily failing Mrs Roosevelts cancelled engagements to remain at his bedside in the White House The 64 year old intimate friend of the family was attended by Mrs Howe and other family members President Roosevelt kept in contact from his executive office Howe has been ill from bronchial trouble complicated by cardiac developments
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Weather Forecast for North and South Carolina
North Carolina expect cloudy skies with occasional light rain in the west and north tonight to Thursday. colder tonight with a slight warmup in the southwest and north Thursday. colder in the west Thursday night. South Carolina mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday with possible light rain Thursday afternoon in the northwest. warmer in the west and extreme south portions.
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Weather winds shift along coast with rain this week
Winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras run northeast then east with overcast skies and occasional rain starting late tonight or Thursday. From Hatteras to Jacksonville winds are southerly then southeast or south as overcast conditions persist tonight and Thursday.
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Weather records for cotton regions 24 hours ending 8 A M
Charlotte AP reports official weather bureau data on temperature and rainfall over the 24 hours ending at 8 A.M. in the principal cotton growing areas and surrounding regions.
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