Thousands March in Global May Day Demonstrations
Crowds filled streets across Europe and New York in the largest May Day shows, with police protecting sites as protests and labor actions surged worldwide. In Warsaw a bombing killed a child during celebrations by Polish Socialists and Communists while rallies echoed from Moscow to Berlin and Paris.
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Federal Reserve tightens credit to curb inflation risk
The Federal Reserve Board ordered a 33 1 3 percent rise in deposit reserve requirements. Half took effect March 1, cutting about $800 million of idle funds. today’s move would freeze roughly $750 million of excess reserves. Analysts say $1 of excess reserves supports about $6 in credit, implying a $4.5 billion cut in potential lending. Short-term rates rose after the initial action as investors sold bonds and the Fed bought about $100 million in securities to stabilize markets. Treasury purchases added $119 million in March.
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Justice O'Neil Dies From Stab Wounds in New York
New York justice John J. O Neil of the Municipal Court died from stab wounds suffered while awaiting a bus. He had served 11 years and was described as having no enemies. He spoke to his wife after the attack and collapsed soon after. Witnesses noted a man appeared to pat him on the back as the assailant fled.
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Hitler Warns Clergy Rights in Berlin Rally
Adolf Hitler threatened to withdraw clergymen licenses from anyone disturbing the regime in a Lustgarten speech. Tens of thousands gathered as 45 foot Swastika banners loomed. The address tied into Nazi Catholic tensions after a Vatican concordat dispute.
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New York Burlesque Licenses Denied by Moss
License Commissioner Paul Moss refused to renew licenses for fourteen burlesque theaters in New York City. He cited coarse language and lewd performances despite public concern from religious leaders led by Cardinal Hayes. The Eltinge Theater on 42nd Street was named as representative of all locales affected.
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Cleanup May Be Next Step for Harlan
Washington May 1 Senate civil liberties investigators said their inquiry could lead to a cleanup of labor conditions in Harlan county Kentucky. Witnesses described the county as tyrannical with armed deputy sheriffs paid by coal firms to suppress unions. Governor Chandler moved to revise the county law enforcement system and urged settlement between miners and operators. Congressman Anderson warned of federal legislation, calling Harlan a disgrace. The panel pursued union complaints that UMW organizer Lloyd Clouse was killed by four mine guards and that many workers were fired for union activity. county officers said the death resulted from a private quarrel.
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Waynick Accepts State Appointment
Capus M. Waynick of High Point left the State Highway and Public Works Commission to become Director of the Division of Purchase and Contract. He will receive 6000 dollars annually with a 10 percent raise planned for July 1. Governor Hoey praised his decision after urging, noting Waynick had previously declined the post. The change also moves Dunlap to a higher budget role and R. G. Deyton takes the budget position. A deluxe Chevrolet sedan was presented to Waynick by departmental workers hours before his decision.
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High Point
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Division of Purchase and Contract
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R. G. Deyton
Hoey
Hoey Urges Caution With New Highway Board
In Raleigh on May 1 Governor Hoey presided as fourteen new state officials were sworn in. He advised the Highway and Public Works Commission to study their jobs before making sweeping personnel changes. Capus Waynick became highway chairman, with Dunlap sworn in as director, followed by ten new commissioners.
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Flat 10 Percent Cut in Government Funds Likely to Hit Salaries
Washington officials warn a flat 10 percent cut in next year’s government appropriations would reduce salaries and personal services by about 700 million dollars, with only half of the costs flexible enough for cuts. Some relief savings could be pursued, but 963 million dollars for national defense remains largely不可 reduced.
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Treasury
London busmen strike cripples city transport on May Day
Twenty five thousand London bus workers walked out on May Day delaying service and threatening wider action. The protest aims to cut the work day to seven and a half hours and slow bus schedules as subway and streetcar workers consider joining. Red buses vanished from streets for the first time since 1926. Pedestrians and cyclists filled the gap as transit options dwindled and riders faced crowded trains and delays.
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George
Buemen
Ireland Proclaims Free Sovereign Democratic State
President Eamon De Valera unveils a new constitution for the Irish Free State declaring Ireland a sovereign, independent, democratic state with Gaelic as the national language and potential ties to the League of Nations for international cooperation. Observers in London respond with skepticism and critique.
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Bishop Moore Named Head of Methodist Episcopal Conference
The Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church South selects Bishop Arthur J. Moore to supervise the Virginia Baltimore and Western Virginia conferences within the eighth Episcopal district. He will begin with Warsaw Poland session June 10 and continues with visits to Prague Brussels Huntington Winchester Norfolk Sungkiang Korea Kobe and Tokyo later in the year.
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Thomas Dixon Named Clerk
Thomas Dixon a 73 year old author lawyer legislator preacher and lecturer was named clerk of the eastern North Carolina federal court district by Judge I M Meekings a Republican Dixon a Democrat who campaigned for Alf Landon last year claims Currituck county as home though he has spent much time in New York recently The post was vacated by Captain Sam A Ashe a 94 year old Confederate who had held the post for years
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Currituck County
New York
State Republican Committee
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WPA allotments for Edenton armory project approved
Raleigh May 1 WPA officials said $6 350 had been allocated to complete work on the Edenton armory, part of relief agency efforts.
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Democrats Quick Reply To Women's Clubs In Tulsa
Oklahoma Democratic leaders attacked the General Federation of Women's Clubs for disapproving the President's supreme court plan. The Tulsa World cited charges that Mrs. Roberta Campbell Lawson showed party disloyalty over not receiving ambassadorship to Denmark. Mrs. John Catlett called the council vote 285 to 66 an insult to Oklahoma Democrats involved in the council program.
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Tulsa World
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Denmark
John Catlett
National Democratic
Stamp Clerk Forecasts Weather By Stamps In Camden
Arthur Clark, a stamp clerk at the Camden post office, says he can predict rain by the curl of stamps in the sale cabinet. Stamps curling at the edge mean rain within eight to ten hours, flat stamps mean clear weather. He adds no extra charge for the forecast.
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United Bank And Trust Company Declares 12 Percent Dividend
Greensboro May 1 Depositors of the United and Trust company in liquidation will receive checks totaling about 160 000 this week representing a 12 percent dividend. Guidating agent W P Dyer Jr signs the checks which will be mailed by Wednesday or Thursday to depositors including Reidav arlington and Sanford residents, with most going to Greensboro. This payment brings total dividends paid since the bank closed in February 1933 to 60 percent.
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Mass walkout looms as Hollywood unions threaten strike
Hollywood reports a potential mass strike involving about 10 000 union workers from four unions after studio executives withheld decision on closed shop and recognition. The Federated Motion Picture Crafts sponsors voted to defer, with 2590 scenic artists painters hair dressers and draftsmen joining the call. Full effects may appear Monday as Paramount pages note scant studio activity on Saturdays.
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