Easter Greeted With Global Unease Amid War and Faith
The Easter message from churches and nations reflects global conflict and religious tension. Wars and arms buildup touch Spain Germany Poland and Palestine as Catholic and Protestant leaders clash over religious freedom and church property in Madrid and Biscay. Pope Pius XI signals support for the insurgents amid church positions in the civil conflict.
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Ashurst Seeks Delay to Secure Court Reform Victory
Senator Ashurst predicts the president's court reorganization bill could win in the Senate by a two thirds margin if a September vote is delayed. He aims for a clean vote, with seven to seven and four undecided as his rough estimate. A separate proposal asked the Supreme Court to issue advisory opinions on constitutionality of major legislation.
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Rebel Airm en Rain Bombs On Loyalist Position
Rebel air raiders bombed Alcala de Henares, 20 miles east of Madrid, cutting communications and signaling a tense exchange as government guns hit Navalperal de Pinares. Franco's forces faced counter drives near Guadalajara and Pozoblanco, while Madrid's Easter mood shifted amid reports of a strategic turn in the war.
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Unidentified Bus Wreck Victims Buried in Unnamed Graves
In Salem Illinois on March 27 the charred bodies of three men and a woman were to be placed in unnamed graves as a memorial to Salem's motorbus tragedy. The bus, carrying a roller skating troupe, exploded gasoline tanks and burned after a collision with a bridge abutment, killing 20 performers. Relatives could not positively identify the four victims.
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Girl Killed In Car Truck Crash Near Morganton
Pansy Grady 17 died when a car pulled from a side road into a transfer truck on U S 70 near Morganton. Bain Baker and Lou Ellen Ward were in critical condition, Lester Stamey Jr. injured, driver Guy Lewis of Lenoir not at fault per Patrolman Fred Hill.
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All-Day Session Set by Lurry and Elkin Baptists
Elkin and Lurry Baptist associations plan an all-day session in Elkin on April 4. The meeting aims to coordinate outreach and cooperative activities across the two communities.
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Power Firms Lose In Suits
In Nashville on March 27 the Tennessee supreme court ruled against private power firms in two cases over municipal electric plants in Memphis and Chattanooga. The Tennessee Electric Power Co sought to bar Chattanooga from building a municipal plant and bonds claiming the act was unconstitutional. Memphis Power & Light Co faced an injunction challenge to a TVA power-purchase contract lasting 20 years.
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Three Held In P O Robbery Case
Asheville reporters say three men named Joe Spann 48 Claude Blanks 44 and Frank Hyder 34 were booked on postal law violation charges tied to the 1934 Oteen post office robbery. A preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Vonno L Gudger is set for April 6.
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Claude Blanks
Frank Hyder
Buncombe County
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Vonno L. Gudger
Deputy Sheriff Ray Pitts Resigns Catawba Position
Newton reporters note Ray Pitts chief Catawba county deputy sheriff and jailer for seven years and brother of Oscar T. Pitts acting director of the state penal division resigned his posts today effective May 1.
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Graft inquiry reaches mayor's office in San Francisco
The ongoing San Francisco graft inquiry widens to the mayor's office after the resignation of a police commissioner and a grand jury appearance order for the District Attorney. Maurice Rapheld, executive secretary to Mayor Angelo Rossi, disclosed repeated small loans from Peter J. McDonough, a bond broker described as a “fountainhead of corruption.” Rapheld said he repaid all loans made over 27 years, noting the transactions were between friends and stayed within ten to twenty dollars at a time.
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Mar
San Francisco Examiner
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Angelo Rossi
Peter J. McDon
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Quick ruling on Security Act sought in High Court
Japan declines to accept naval gun limits without u s and Britain tonnage cuts. Foreign Minister Naotake Sato delivered a note to the British ambassador insisting limits be tied to broader tonnage reductions. Observers say Japan may consider heavier ships and 18 inch guns under its five year naval budget.
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Snow and Sleet Dashes Wilmington Morning
Snow and sleet fell in Wilmington on March 27 starting early, but melted quickly. Farmers expect to assess any damage to early truck crops in coming days.
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Textile Worker Shot To Death in Kannapolis
Police chief Ira T. Chapman held taxi driver Fred Jaynes in connection with the fatal shooting of Claude Burris a 22 year old textile worker at a home in Kannapolis last night. Detectives pursued the initial leads as witnesses described the affray.
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Ira T. Chapman
Fred Jaynes
Claude Burris
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Tax collections reach about 700 million in March
Treasury officials reported income tax receipts totaling 689,742,964 through March 25 and projected that the month could reach 700 million.
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Treasury
Supreme Court to Rule Soon on Social Security Tax Validity
The government joined Alabama company Chas. C. Steward Machine in seeking a quick Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the federal Social Security tax. Lower courts ruled against the firm seeking $46 tax repayment, as Solicitor General Reed urged a prompt decision on the tax validity.
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Mar
Supreme Court
Alabama
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Bar Association Opposes Roosevelt Supreme Court Plan
The South Carolina Bar Association minutes show an 86 to 37 vote opposing President Roosevelt’s Supreme Court reorganization proposal. A resolution states the plan is unwise and would subject the courts to political pressure, undermining liberty and public confidence in judicial integrity.
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Columbia
Italy to Stop Sending Troops
Count Dino Grandi, Rome's ambassador to London, assured Britain Italy would not send more volunteers to the Spanish Civil War unless other nations resume volunteering. Il Giornale D'Italia cited London reports on Delbos's reaction and Rome's assurances as the situation was deemed grave by Britain.
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Mar
Dino Grandi
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Delbos
Grandi
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Body of Missing Farmer Prince Taylor Found Near Dam
The body of Prince Taylor, 30, a Negro farmer missing for two weeks, was found today floating against the wall of the Tumbling Shoals dam on the Reedy River, 12 miles west of Laurens.
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Receiver named for Conover Athletic Association
Newton March 27 Superior court Judge Wilson Warlick appointed W J Sherrod attorney as receiver for the Conover Athletic Association.
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Superior Court
Wilson Warlick
W. J. Sherrod
Conover Athletic Association
Court Justices Confer on Wagner Act Amid Sit Down Strikes
In Washington on March 27 the Supreme Court discussed the Wagner labor relations act at their weekly secret conference. A Monday decision on constitutionality is anticipated as the court's major ruling of the term. Senator Robinson says the opinion could steer administration policy during sit down strikes.
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Pope Pius XI appeals to Mexican clergy and laity
The Easter eve encyclical urges a greater intensification of the Christian life for true peace and prosperity in Mexico. The pope calls laity to cooperate with clergy in all fields to assist the needy and advance social Christian good works.
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Winston Plans Easter Moravian Service Parade
Winston-Salem prepares for the 168th Moravian Easter service starting at dawn from the Home Moravian church. Bishop J Kenneth Pfohl leads the rite with 300 musicians, eight abreast, marching to God's Acre for a 45 minute service amid antiphonal music and religious observance.
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God's Acre
Kenneth Pfohl
Moravian Church
Edward Rondthaler
Pfohl
Moravian Burying Ground
Funeral Sunday for Dr Lingle
Funeral services will be held at 4 30 o clock tomorrow afternoon at Davidson Presbyterian church for Dr Thomas Wilson Lingle a Davidson College faculty member who died at a local hospital from a heart attack. He is survived by his widow two children and two brothers Dr Walter Lee Lingle president of Davidson College and Dr William H Lingle a long time China missionary now resident of Pasadena California
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Mar
Davidson Presbyterian Church
Thomas Wilson Lingle
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Post Office Building Completion in Marion
Officials of the Gallimore Construction Company of Greensboro announced today the completion of a $65,000 post office building in Marion. The project was finished on March 27 with the new facility likely to serve the town and surrounding area.
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Perkins talks on sit-down strikes and Chrysler settlement
Secretary Perkins said she reported to President Roosevelt on the sit-down strike and hoped a settlement would come within hours. She noted Chrysler talks could help wind down the sit-down movement and discussed possible amendments to Wagner Act. Also, Governor Murphy announced a Chrysler strike agreement expected soon after a 20 day dispute adjournment.
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Freighter Volunteer In Distress as Pumps Fail North of Hawaii
The American freighter Volunteer carrying about 40 crew members sent an SOS from 840 miles from Yokohama as water rose in hold one and pumps failed. British carrier Fresno City 240 miles away steamed to aid at 12 knots, expected about 1 p.m. Pacific time. Coast guard in Seattle flagged the listing vessel while Globe Wireless relayed word from the President Harrison.
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Norman Thomas May Visit to Russia Possible
Norman Thomas, described as America’s No 1 socialist, may visit Soviet Russia with approval from Joseph Stalin’s government. The Soviet foreign office said he had been granted a visa a week earlier, though offered no explanation.
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Water Works Bid Openings Set for April 2
Open bids for a water works improvements contract in Leaksville will be opened on April 2. The notice, dated March 27, appears in local records and names the bidding date and purpose.
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Chandler Elected President Of Reorganized Dacotah Cotton
Chandler of Gaffney, C., was elected president of the reorganized Dacotah Cotton company in Lexington. C. Hunt Jr. resigned, and John McD. Moore of Law S. C. was named secretary treasurer. South Carolina group announced it held 3,000 of 6,000 outstanding shares with options on 1,300. Purchasers pay $20 per share, assuming due and other obligations.
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C. L. Chandler
Gaffney
Dacotah Cotton Company
Sue C. A. Hunt, Jr
John McD. Moore
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Legion Leader Visits North Carolina on Fishing Trip
Fayetville March 27 Harry W Colmery Nazi commander of the American Legion and his assistant Earl Grant met former National Commander Henry W Stevens Warsaw NC. They left with Stevens destination not announced but implied as a fishing trip. The national commander came by train from the South and planned to tour through Tennessee and Kentucky after visiting Stevens.
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Harry W. Colmery
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Kentucky
Freight Rates Probe To Begin Hearing In April
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a hearing for April 16 in Atlanta before Examiner Howard Hosmer on heavy basic freight rates as part of a general investigation. The main Washington conducted inquiry is in recess until Tuesday.
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Easter Bonnets Safe and Chilly Easter Forecast
Weather forecaster Charles L. Mitchell said Easter Sunday will be fair and chilly across most of the East with temperatures from 80 to 40 degrees. Some parades may need winter clothing as a cold air mass shifts away from the Gulf, with possible snow flurries in the Eastern mountains.
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