Senate Passes Relief Fund in historic 68 to 16 vote
The Senate approved a 4.88 billion relief bill with a revised silver inflation plan and nine project groupings including highways housing and civil works. The action returns the measure to the House for conference reconciliation with President Roosevelt holding broad spending authority through June 1937.
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Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
Italy recalls 1911 military class for mobilization drive
Rome reports Mussolini as war minister orders recall of about 220000 veterans from the 1911 class. Italy’s army reaches roughly 675000 with over 400000 Fascist militiamen, totaling more than one million ready to move. Duce at Fascist anniversary calls for calm strength and readiness for future tasks.
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Associated Press
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Mussolini
Italy
Fascist Party
I Duce
Revenue bill passes second reading in heated session
Raleigh dispatch reports the house on second reading approved the biennial revenue bill after a week of debate. The sales tax provision, with basic foods untouched, won 55 to 38, defeating the McDonald Lumpkin anti tax bloc. The bill aims to raise about 62 million for the biennium and moves to final reading Monday.
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Gregg Cherry
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Senate
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Condition Unchanged for White House Aide Howe
The condition of Louis McHenry Howe secretary to President Roosevelt was described as unchanged early today. He is critically ill at the White House and last night officials abandoned hope for his recovery.
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Washington
Louis McHenry Howe
Roosevelt
White House
Hope
Lutton Announces 1935 Cotton Loans And AAA Stance
Secretary Wallace said loans on the 1934 crop would be extended beyond July 31 1935 and loans on the 1935 crop would be provided to support orderly marketing. The Commodity Credit Corporation will not loan on 1936 crops to nonparticipants in the AAA program.
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Wallace
George
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Oe Wallace
AAA
Farm Administration
Rhine Frontiers Strengthen By More Troops
Paris reports a three power conference between France England and Italy concluding that complete unity of purpose among their governments was evident from the day long talks on German rearmament.
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France
England
Italy
Will Rogers on holding companies and money ideas
A March 22 column features Will Rogers critiquing holding companies and government printed money debates. He jokes about discussing economics yet warns against revealing too much and urges readers to avoid explanations or wire reports.
Roosevelt Approves Philippine Constitution For Independence Step
President Roosevelt signs off on the insular constitution in Washington with Philippine and U S officials present. He names Claro M Recto to the Philippine Supreme Court and speeches on self rule and eventual full independence under the Tydings McDuffie act. The ceremony marks a key phase toward Manila's home rule and continued U S partnership.
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Long courts North Carolina while praising South Carolina figures
Huey Long toured the Carolinas rallying against Senator Bailey in North Carolina but stopping short of a direct attack on Senator Byrnes. He lauded Senator Edgar Smith of South Carolina and criticized lump sum state spending while urging targeted federal funds. Long planned to speak from behind the North Carolina Capitol with Gerald L. K. Smith aiding the event.
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James F. Byrnes
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Senate
Jimmy
Louisiana
RE. D. Smith
United States
Ed Smith
Olin D. Johnston
State Senate
State Capitol
Gerald L. K. Smith
Senate in Session For 15 Minutes In Raleigh
Six members of the state senate met for 15 minutes this morning to pass 10 local bills as the house was in recess after a midnight session when the biennial revenue bill was approved on its second roll call reading. The house and senate schedule announced for Monday.
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Bronson Leads Charleston Open. Pinehurst Pro Tops Early Round
Roy Bronson of Pinehurst North Carolina the Massachusetts open champion shot 78 in the final round to finish with a 206 total and lead the early finishers in the $3000 Charleston Open golf tournament held in Charleston South Carolina.
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Roy Bronson
Pinehurst
Royal Thomas Wins Aiken Steeplechase Race
In Aiken South Carolina on March 23 Mrs T H Somervilles Hally Stratford finished first in the opening flat race of the annual Aiken steeplechase meeting but was disqualified. Royal Thomas owned by Mrs Lewis A Park of Pittsburgh and ridden by Riggan McKinney of Westbury LI was declared the winner.
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Pittsburgh
Rigan McKinney
Westbury
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Ranger to Undergo Deck Lengthen at Norfolk or Pearl Harbor
The U S S Ranger will enter dry dock after maneuvers this summer to lengthen its flight deck by 60 feet. It was learned authoritatively that the work may be done at the Norfolk navy yard or the Maryland yard, but the exact location is not yet known.
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CCC Act Ends March 31 Risk to 250000 Workers
Robert Fechner warned in Washington that the act creating the Civilian Conservation Corps would expire March 31 and if the work relief bill is not enacted, about 250000 CCC workers will be sent home.
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Washington
Robert Fechner
Civilian Conservation Corps
Agreement Reached on Social Security Bill Draft
President Roosevelt and Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee announced a comparative agreement on the draft of an all inclusive social security bill.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Ways and Means Committee
Capital Divided on Hoover Aims
Washington report shows Herbert Hoover's militant message to California Republicans sparks split reaction about a possible comeback. Some see a bid to lead the party in fact, while others adopt a wait and see stance amid GOP activity. Democrats scoff as Republican leaders differ on the potential impact.
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Herbert Hoover
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New York
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Mrs Sara Crotts Dies At Lexington
Mrs. Sara Jane Crotts wife of John J Henry Crotts Lexington route two died this morning at Davidson hospital Lexington. She is survived by her husband three daughters Mrs Carl Black Mrs Arvin Bryant and Mrs Roy Wright all of Thomasville one son Odell Crofts of Thomasville route one one brother John Embler and three sisters Mrs Harvey Black Mrs Marvin Black Mrs Lewis Black and Mrs Edward Arnold Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p m at Mount Zion Pilgrim church with Rev A R York officiating.
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John J. Henry Crotts
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John Embler
Harvey Black
Marvin Black
Lewis Black
Edward Arnold
Mount Zion Pilgrims Church
A. R. York
Spinners Denounce Processing Taxes
Spinners representing 1 600 00 spindles condemned the cotton processing tax as unfair to manufacturers while urging continued benefits to farmers. A resolution adopting this view was passed by 100 delegates at a Raleigh meeting. Delegates from spinning mills across southern and eastern points attended the conference.
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France seeks anxious three power talks before League meeting
Paris reports France confirmed Rhine frontier staffing and backs a private prequel to Como talks with Britain and Italy. Eden influences Laval to delay action against Germany, pushing for economic measures and private discussion to ease European tensions. Meeting continues ahead of Simon visit to Berlin.
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Associated Press
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Hoover Attacks New Deal In California Statement
Former President Herbert Hoover told California Republicans the recovery theories of this administration do not work and the country must choose liberty over regimentation and bureaucracy. He urged a revival of the Republican party to defend fundamental American principles amid debt, inflation, and centralization concerns.
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California Republican Assembly
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Republican Party
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Washington
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France and Britain Seek Unified Stance on German Demands
Reports indicate Laval opposes any German return of Memel and supports a cautious French approach amid talks with Eden. Britain pushes delaying Russian pact discussions until the Rhine détente and League issues are settled, as France contemplates a broader pact with Moscow.
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Redereich
British Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon Signals Caution in Berlin Talks
London reports Sir John Simon, the foreign secretary, prepared for talks with Reichsführer in Berlin amid a tense European scene. In a Spen Valley speech near Leeds he warned against pledging Britain to every international quarrel and unenthusiastically floated no special pacts or arrangements, signaling cautious isolationist stance while awaiting developments.
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North Carolina and South Carolina Weather Forecast Update
Forecast for North and South Carolina calls for mostly cloudy conditions with light showers tonight. Warmer conditions in the west and north portions, followed by generally fair Sunday with colder Sunday noon and night in North Carolina and cooler in the north portions of both states.
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Winds shift as fronts bring showers along coast
Coastal winds fresh to strong from Sandy Hook to Hatteras and southward to Jacksonville shift to northwest later tonight. Showers expected tonight with fair weather Sunday. other coastal areas see light showers and moderate winds as conditions ease.
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Charlotte Weather: 24 Hour Temp Rainfall Readings
AP reports official bureau records show 24 hour temperature and rainfall data from principal cotton growing areas and surrounding regions.
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