Gubernatorial jockeying in North Carolina signals middle-ground pick
In Raleigh on May 1Henry Averill reports a crowded NC race for governor with candidates courting the Administration's favor. Governor Clyde Hoey seeks a unifying choice around Graham and Hoey factions, while potential contenders like Horton and Maxwell face variable support dynamics and possible cross-faction backing.
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Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill Raleigh
North Carolina
Alough
Clyde R. Hoey
Graham
Hoey-Gardner
Hoey
Weather Report North Carolina Tonight Through Tuesday
Fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler air inland and frost in the mountains and northwest. Northerly winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville, becoming fresh in the north portion with overcast periods. Sandy Hook to Hatteras winds moderate to fresh north with fair conditions tonight and Tuesday.
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Hatteras
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
Treasury proposes four point plan to cut business taxes
Washington May 1 AP report says Treasury officials drafted a four point program to remove so called business deterrents. It calls for a flat corporate tax rate not exceeding 22 percent and elimination of undistributed profits and excess profits taxes. Personal rates would drop from 75 to 60 percent for high earners. Corporations could carry tax credits forward three years. Capital gains tax would be adjusted to promote investment.
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Morgenthau
Howe Ways and Means Committee
Congress Faces Major Problems in Next Fiscal Year Relief and Tax Debates
Congress debates a 1.75 billion dollar relief request for the next year while Republicans push to shift relief supervision to states. A Senate farm bloc seeks 250 million in crop payments and 150 million for surplus disposal, with overall regular appropriations expected near current levels. Tax legislation includes freezing certain taxes, maintaining nuisance taxes, and reciprocal taxation of securities as White House talks with key lawmakers proceed. The administration hails a government reorganization bill as a major early victory.
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Ways and Means
Governor’s role in nominating process stirs political jockeying
The passage notes candidates hoping for Governor support while state officials seek a clear stance. It argues real politicking continues as rivals maneuver around the Governor’s office, which sits at the center of their efforts to win endorsements.
Auto Agency Co-proprietor Robbed by Pair
Zeb Brinson, co-proprietor of an auto agency in Tarboro, told officers two men posing as prospective buyers forced him at pistol point to drive them out of town. They ordered him to the Rocky Mount highway then to a side road where they left him and fled.
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Maxwell
Lee Gravely
Rocky Mount
Huey
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Horton
Pittsboro
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Tarboro
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Price Stabilized by Body Says Milk Group Executive
A. F. Beach of Pontiac Michigan secretary manager of the Producers Association of Michigan testified before the Federal Monoply Committee that association organization could be a strong factor in stabilizing milk prices. He said the group represents 80 to 85 percent of producers around Detroit and supported licensing and marketing area legislation.
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A. F. Beach
Pontiac
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Producers Association of Michigan
Detroit
Ickes Warns PWA Against Squawk
Secretary Ickes warned PWA staff that anyone found working against Roosevelt's reorganization plan would be disciplined. Veterans expect discharge. memo to all employees noted the threat as reform moves proceed.
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Public Works Administration
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Federal Works Agency
Hitler Promotes Henlein and Austrian Governor Roles
Berlin May 1 Dr Seyss Inquart who has been governor of Austria today was appointed by Reichsfuehrer Hitler to be minister without portfolio Simultaneously Konrad Henlein who has been Reich commissioner of the Sudetenland was named governor of Sudetenland
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Seysz-Inquart
Austria
Former C. of C. President Praises Hitlers Advice
Silas H. Strawn former president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States urged that the United States mind its own business in world affairs. Speaking at the 27th annual meeting he said Hitler offered some good advice in that regard.
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Silas H. Strawn
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Organization of Businessmen
Chicago
Adolf Hitler
Jones urges control over rail reorganization fees
Chairman Jesse Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation urged the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to impose drastic controls on fees and expenses in railroad reorganizations. He warned against outrageous and ridiculous charges in receiverships as the committee weighs a three judge reorganization court empowered to fix reasonable fees.
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Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Jones
North Carolina Second in March Building Contracts in Fifth District
North Carolina ranked second among five states and the District of Columbia in building contracts awarded in March in the Fifth Federal Reserve District. District of Columbia saw a 120 percent rise to 6.783 million, while North Carolina totaled 9.039 million dollars, up 103 percent.
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Richmond
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Federal Reserve District
Bank
Mother Drowns Baby in Bus Terminal Washroom
A young mother who carried her baby's body from New York on a bus told Detective Sergeant Jacob Gomborrow she drowned the child in a Philadelphia bus terminal washroom. She said she could not stand thinking the baby would grow up deformed. No charge filed pending investigation.
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New York
Jacob Gomborrow
Gomborrow
Rural Power Lines Bring Electric Water Systems
With rural power lines expanding, more farm families install electric water systems at home, ending the labor of hauling water from wells or streams.
Snow blindness affects both people and animals
The article notes that not only humans suffer from snow blindness but animals are afflicted with the same ailment, highlighting that the condition is not limited to people.
Raleigh Voters Choose Public Safety Commissioner
Raleigh held its biennial municipal election with T. K. Fountain defending against R. C. Powell in a bitter race for commissioner of public safety. Powell led Fountain by 900 votes in the five way primary. Graham H. Andrews was the mayoral nominee, succeeding George A. Iseley, while Roy H. Williamson ran for commissioner of public works.
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T. K. Fountain
R. C
Bob) Powell
Powell
Fountain
Graham H. Andrews
George A. Iseley
Roy H. Williamson
Injuries From Freak Accident Fatal To Virginia Woman
Mrs. L. T. Frazier a 55 year old Newport News matron died after alighting to assist at a minor collision when her car lurched free dragged her 16 feet to wedge her against a curb. She died in a hospital yesterday.
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L. T. Frazier
Robbery Trick Involves Wallet Snatched On Train Line
Chicago grocer Sam Campagnia and wife Anne were guided by two well dressed men to a platform and onto a train. As the train moved one man waved back with Campagnia’s billfold containing $22, suggesting a theft during the exchange.
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State College Service Sees Leaf Crop Rise by Yearly Estimate
Weeks of the State College Service estimates solina farmers will harvest a larger tobacco leaf crop by about 15 percent this year.
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The
State College Service
Solina
Landon to Speak on Europe at Methodist unification
Alf M. Landon, 1936 Republican presidential nominee, will address the Methodist unification conference in Kansas City on Europe and U.S. foreign policy. The talk, broadcast on NBC Blue and shortwave, comes as Landon, seen as wary of a European war, weighs adjustments to Roosevelt’s program. The event follows a call for stronger evangelism and marks symbolic healing with bishops Straughn and Broomfield consecrated.
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Robertson Lees Four Minute Mile
In New York on May 1 John Woodruff ran 47.4 seconds for the quarter and posted 21.4 for 220 yards and 1:51.2 for the half mile at the Penn Relay Carnival. Law son Robertson praised the potential but lamented the timing of his training and distances.
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Europeans seek negotiated peace amid growing war talk
George and Nye urged Britain to begin direct talks with Germany as President Roosevelt may have shifted toward peace. The debate over neutrality laws intensifies with "Cash and Carry" set to expire and proposals to extend or overhaul the policy facing Congress.
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Hitler boasts of Germanys armed might and aims
The article notes Hitler’s May Day speeches criticizing U S and Britain over actions against German goods. It mentions Poland possibly appealing to the League of Nations over Danzig rights and Japan approving Hitler’s stance against interference by the United States and Great Britain.
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Tatsuo Kawai
Gotham's Fair Opens With World Summit and Pageantry
New York's 160 million World’s Fair opened after three years of work drawing hundreds of thousands to two square miles with 300 buildings and 50 miles of roads. President Roosevelt led inaugural ceremonies from Constitution Hall amid parades and dedicatory rites honoring Washington’s 150th inaugural anniversary.
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Long Island
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
America
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Grover Whalen
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Herbert Lehman
Red Squill Rat Poison Proves Effective in Davie County
In Mocksville on May 1 farmers report high demand for Red Squill rat poison after a successful first test in a local eradication campaign. Farm Agent P C Rankin says a new supply was ordered and more farmers seek the bait to rid premises of rodents. The bait is USDA recommended and sold to farmers at cost.
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Davie County
P. C. Rankin
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Frost Ravages Apple and Peach Blossoms in North Carolina
Frost damage hits western North Carolina counties with farmers reporting up to eighty percent loss of apple and peach blossoms. The freeze challenges early fruit development and could impact yields.
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