North Carolina Senate Passes Auto License Reduction Bill
Raleigh March 29 The Senate sent to the House a bill to cut automobile license prices in North Carolina The measure lowers the rate from 55 cents per hundredweight with a $12 50 minimum to 45 cents with a $5 floor The House already approved and sent to the Senate an anti divorce bill allowing superior court judges to order separating spouses to pay counsel when the party is not the injured one in a two year separation
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House
North Carolina
Civil Service Bill Endorsed By City Council
The city council unanimously approved a civil service bill drafted by the American Business Club in a special meeting at city hall. The measure, modeled after the National Municipal League plan, will be published in The Enterprise tomorrow and sent to Raleigh next week for enactment.
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National Municipal League
Raleigh
James B. Lovelace
Guilford County
Lovelace
Civil Service Commission
Business Pushing Back Impediments To Its Progress
Dun and Bradstreet reports in its weekly review that business is pushing aside impediments and gaining momentum. Industrial activity rises as preparations for new peak output in April begin, while distributive sectors show a strong spring start and Easter sales may surpass last year. Confidence in expansion and long-term planning grows as financing revives with large new issues since 1933. Shoppers fill stores amid an array of fresh merchandise.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Fire claims three Mercon family members in Woburn blaze
In a two family house near central Woburn Massachusetts a late night fire killed Mrs Catherine Mercon age 49 her daughter Virginia 10 and grandson Francis six months. The Mercons father John T Mercon and four brothers escaped from a rear bedroom window. Doubleday the neighbor who raised the alarm tried to rescue them but the baby perished in a carriage. Sergeant William H Queeney said the mother and child were trapped near the sun porch while others fled to safety.
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Paul
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Frank Doubleday
Doubleday
Publicity On Income Taxes Believed Dead By Senate Vote
The Senate approved repeal of the income tax publicity measure by 53 to 16, sending the bill back to the House after adding an amendment allowing state and local tax officials to inspect tax returns. President Roosevelt was expected to sign once House concurrence occurred.
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England Is Indifferent To Russia's Eastern Treaty
London dispatch reports Maxim Litvinoff proposed a far eastern pact involving United States Britain Russia Japan China and France. Stalin echoed the point as Moscow discussions continued. Britain keeps a secondary interest in the Far East until Europe’s security is assured.
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France
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Europe
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Eden
Ramsay MacDonald
Stanley Baldwin
Likely cotton tax stance sparks Congress clash
Representative Gifford said Secretary Wallace gave no immediate likelihood of an increase in the cotton processing tax. Wallace indicated higher odds of an increase, provoking protests from New England and Senator George. Gifford noted the tax issue and work relief funding remain up to the President, signaling tensions within the administration.
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Gifford
R-Mass
Wallace
New England
George
D-Ga
Gitford
New Maes
Runyan Leads Pinehurst Open After 54 Holes
Paul Runyan of White Plains N Y shot 72 in the third round to hold a five stroke edge over Byron Nelson with one round left in the Pinehurst North and South open. Ray Mangrum narrowed the field with a 73 to reach 213 while Nelson slipped to 215 and Picard Turnesa and Cruickshank chased at 254.
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White Plains
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Ray Mangrum
Los Angeles
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Mangrum
Henry Picard
Hershey
Mike Turnesa
Elmsford
Bobby Cruickshank
Richmond
Dust storms, soil, and legal weather in the Midwest
A fragment from New York reports dust storms crossing the Midwest. It mentions wind shifting from Colorado to Kansas, concerns about soil coverage and potential lawsuits over crop damage, and a mysterious reference to spring soil branding. The writer signs as WILL.
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Kansas
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Middle West
Will
Relief Bill Back In House For Final Push
The administration's four point eight eight billion work relief bill returns to the House for further action with a vote not set until Monday. The plan aims to place about 3.5 million unemployed workers into jobs as it clears conference reports between the Senate and House and heads to President Roosevelt for signature.
Senate debates spending bill for state schools and workers
In Raleigh the Senate debated a $64.8 million appropriations bill to fund public schools and state employees. The House kept the committee figures for school funding at about $20.0 million per year with a failed bid to raise to $22 million. The administration pressed for current allocations as the two day budget fight continued with minor highway and public works changes.
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Capitol
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Joint Appropriations Committee
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Educa
Greensboro Honored in 1934 National Fire Waste Contest
Greensboro North Carolina received honorable mention in the 1934 national fire waste contest announced by the National Fire Waste Council and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Asheville North Carolina also earned honorable mention in the same list.
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National Fire Waste Council
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United States
Asheville
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Greensboro
N. C
Baruch proposes penalties on buyers and sellers in war munitions
Washington March 29 Bernard M Baruch told the Senate munitions committee he would enforce a maximum price on all war products by penalizing both buyer and seller. He cited bootleg liquor as an example and recalled拒 his own buying history. He also discussed a 1933 call from Ben Smith offering 5 000 New York Shipbuilding shares tied to government business.
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New York
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Baruch
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Wall Street
France
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Cord
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PWA
Dazzy Vance Released in Bradenton Flash
Bradenton Florida reports Dazzy Vance, the No. star, released in last minute news flashes. Wolman to resign. Roosevelt approval sought for resignation.
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Dazzy Vance
Bradenton
Fla
Conference report on work relief bill delayed
Washington March 20 AP reports prompt House action on the 84.88 billion work relief measure was pushed back as Speaker Byrne announced it would not be taken up before Monday.
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House
Byrne
Administration bill to extend NRA with modifications
A secretly drafted administration bill to extend NRA with changes was hurried into introduction by Senate finance Chair Harrison after NRA head Richberg warned in executive session that strikes threaten four major industries.
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Washington
NRA
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Donald Richberg
Labor backs Roosevelt NRA extension with 30 hour week demand
William Green of the American Federation of Labor testified before the Senate finance committee in support of extending the NRA while urging a blanket 30 hour week law. He argued recovery depends on the six hour day and five day week, saying labor wants both the extension and the six hour bill. Green stated there is no choice between the two measures.
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NRA
Washington
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Roosevelt
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Tion
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Labor
Harrison
Green
Harrisdén
Eden Confers With Stalin On European Peace Plan
Capt. Anthony Eden faced Joseph Stalin in the Kremlin as talks focused on a Far Eastern pact including the United States and Britain. British and Soviet officials described improved Anglo Russian relations and discussed political questions with an eye toward European peace. A further audience with Stalin was scheduled as Sir John Simon’s clarifications influenced ongoing discussions.
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Far East
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Europe
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Weather Outlook for North Carolina and Coastal Areas
North Carolina expects fair and warmer conditions in the northwest and extreme west tonight, cloudy and warmer Saturday, with showers and cooler Sunday. Coastal winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras shift to southerly Saturday while remaining fair. From Matanuska to Jacksonville winds shift from north to northeast and east with fair weather tonight and Saturday.
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Hatteras
Matteras
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