Detroit Sitdown Strikes Turn City Into Testing Ground
Detroit becomes a proving ground for the sitdown strike wave as 6000 Chrysler workers join a court fight while General Motors, Ford and dozens of plants face daily sitdowns across the city. The shift raises wages, hours, and union recognition, with broad knock-on effects on state tax receipts and retail sales.
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Willis Thornton
NEA Service
Detroit
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler Motor Co
Toledo
Akron
Cleveland
Whith
Michigan
Draper Allen
Chrysler
Newsboys’ Union
Indiana
Illinois
Telegraph
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Nebraska
Joliet
Ill
Wisconsin
Atlanta
Brooklyn
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Cairo
Egypt
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Bryant Seen as Likely Next Speaker in 1939 House
Raleigh dispatch notes Victor Bryant of Durham leads speculation for the 1939 North Carolina House Speakership as current Speaker Gregg Cherry’s term ends. Bryant, praised for revenue legislation and administrative support, is described as logical and steady, with a strong track record during the session.
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Durham
Raleigh
General Assembly
Victor
Bryant
House of Representatives
Gregg Cherry
Finance Committee
Gastonia
Libby Ward
Appropriations Committee
Cherry
Victor Bryant
Boston Bathing Ordinance Once Outlawed Bathtub Use
Historical note recalls a Boston ordinance that once prohibited bathing in a bathtub. Officials argued citizens should bathe elsewhere, reflecting older public health policies.
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Boston
Full daylight far outshines full moon by vast margin
A scientific note states that daylight is roughly 600,001 times brighter than moonlight, illustrating the enormous contrast in luminance between day and night. The comparison highlights how solar illumination dwarfs moonlight despite both being sources of celestial light.
Drum and Bugle Corps Win at North Carolina Legion Meet
Members of Andrew Jackson's Post Drum and Bugle corps returned home after attending the North Carolina Legion post officers conference in Salisbury. National leaders Harry Colmery and Mrs. Hahn spoke at the conclave. Durham took first prize of 50 dollars in the parade with Burlington and High Point receiving honorable mention as thousands watched the procession.
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Andrew Jackson
Post
City
North Carolina Department of the American Legion
Salisbury
Harry Colmery
Hahn
Durham
Burlington
High Point
Lawrence Hurt Labor Chances
Raleigh observers say Roy Lawrence president of the North Carolina Federation of Labor limited his politics to pressuring lawmakers and used a Black Book to urge signatures on Roosevelt court proposals. Despite amendments the 55 hour bill stands as a landmark, with labor advocates calling it a needed start for worker health and prosperity.
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Raleigh
Lir
Roy Lawrence
North Carolina Federation of Labor
Workers of
North Carolina
General Assembly
Senate
Lawrence
Roosevelt
Friends of Labor
Canada Tops World Nickel Exports in 1935
Canada led global nickel exports in 1935 with 67 450 long tons shipped out of a world total of 70 800 long tons. The report highlights Canada's dominant role in the metal trade during that year.
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Canada
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