Wyoming Senator Backs Roosevelt Third Term And Rival Picks
Senator Schwartz of Wyoming declares support for a third Roosevelt term citing world conditions. He says other capable candidates could step in if Roosevelt does not run. Curley backs Farley, Lucas blasts Dewey, Taft accuses Roosevelt of seeking higher deficits, while Dewey campaigns in Wisconsin.
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Republican drive emphasized in Hartford speech
In Hartford Connecticut Martin declared Republicans can win the 1940 elections and urged winning a Congressional majority as essential as electing a president. He warned against leadership that would infringe on the New Deal copyright of unworkable schemes.
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A Book This Week About Opie Read Hailed Author
Foreword by Opie Read’s sons notes the joy in his writing and readers’ delight. Read wrote about 52 books and plays filled with home ly humor and politics. He and a brother-in-law founded the Arkansas Traveler weekly. his lecture tours reach thousands.
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Arkansas Traveler
Full Recreation Program at WCMC Summer Session
Greensboro March 30 A full and varied recreation program for the summer session at Woman's College is planned under Miss Ethel Martus. After registration June 12, a faculty student reception June 14, and a bus trip June 15. Activities include swimming in Rosenthal Gym, tennis, movies, Gym Night with games, roller skating, dances, bridge, music recitals, picnics, readings, lectures, community sings, a band concert, and a play by the Woman's College Playlikers.
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King Edward Steamer in Distress Off Newfoundland
The British steamer King Edward of 5224 gross tons reported a loss of rudder and immediate need for aid. Distress call received by MacKay radio at 6 43 p m EST, locating about 350 miles southeast of Newfoundland. Home port listed as London.
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London
Two Students Capture Prizes in State Engineers' Fair
At North Carolina State College Raleigh March 30 the engineers fair closed with Hal F. Randolph of Raleigh and Henry D Means of Concord named outstanding seniors in the engineering school. Sixty five seniors joined the order of St Pat, and two freshmen from each department were dubbed companions of St Pat.
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Henry D
Buddy) Means
Concord
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School of Engineering
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Freeman to Deliver UNC Commencement Address
Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman editor of the Richmond News Leader will give the 145th commencement address in Kenan Stadium UNC on Tuesday June 11. Commencement runs June 9 to 11 with the graduation exercises Tuesday evening. Freeman, a Lynchburg native, earned AB from Richmond College 1904, PhD from Johns Hopkins 1908, LLDs from Washington and Lee 1911 William and Mary 1920 Richmond 1923 and Wake Forest 1933.
Business Activity In Fifth District Shows February Uptick
The Fifth Federal Reserve District reports February business generally below January but well above February 1939. Activity was 18 percent higher than last year, rayon yarn shipments fell slightly versus seasonal norms yet stood 16 percent above February 1939. Production again outpaced shipments with reserve stocks up 19 percent though still 79 percent below year ago. American firms plan Paris Fair participation.
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Fifth
Federal Reserve District Bank Today
Walter Winchell and Hollywood Musings on Propaganda and Fame
The column surveys newspaper newsletters as harmful opposition and highlights Dorothy Thompson exposing paid propaganda. It parodies quotes from Hollywood stars and press agents, noting celebrity vanity, public perceptions, and the ironies of fame amid sensational reporting.
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Lord Derby
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Frenchy
Aristide Blain
Barlow
Los Angeles
Bob Burns
Izzatso
Connie Bennett
Phyllis Brooks
Wendy Barrie
Errol Flynn
Hollywood
Rosemary Lane
von Ribbentripe
Dolores del Rio
Orson Welles
Large Primary Vote Forecast In Illinois Election
In Chicago March forecasts from political prophets predict a record turnout of about 2,900,000 citizens for the Illinois primary a week from next Tuesday. The presidential preference referendum dominates with Roosevelt versus Garner on the Democratic side and Dewey unopposed on the Republican list.
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Roosevelt
Garner
Thomas E. Dewey
Uneasy Witnesses Probe Klan Indictments in Atlanta
Prosecutors press a widening Klan probe in Atlanta as ten men are indicted amid reports of floggings and kidnappings. Imperial Wizard James A. Colescott is questioned about East Point activity and denies intimidation while the case follows the night barber Isaac Gaston was slain after a whipping.
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East Point
East Point Klan
Harry Clark Visiting at Home of Froelichs
Harry E. Clark former athletic coach at the University of the South Sewanee Tenn is a houseguest this weekend of Mr and Mrs Jake Froelich at their Florham Drive home. Police search continues for three days for missing medical tablets containing opium from a doctor’s car.
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Sewanee, Tenn
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