Axis talks widen Milan meeting scope beyond Danzig
In Milan on May 6 AP reports German Foreign Minister Von Ribbentrop and Italian counterpart Galeazzo Ciano held discussions extending beyond Danzig to cover the encirclement policy of the democracies, European problems, and mutual defense of Axis interests. A Verona bulletin said no sensational result was expected, but a stronger Axis unity was anticipated with caution about the fluid European situation.
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Chiang Kai-Shek Plans Capital Shift to Chengtu
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek reportedly plans to move the capital again, now ruined and vulnerable, shifting the seat of government five miles northwest to the Szech province city of Chengtu, as reported by Japanese and European sources.
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Thomasville Woman Named State Health Aide
Mrs Illie J Crowell of Thomasville has been named state health airman for the Business and sessional Women's Clubs of North Carolina announced by state president Mrs Dess N Organus of Raleigh on May 6.
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Roosevelt intervenes to end coal contract stalemate
President Roosevelt urged miners and operators to reach a prompt, workable agreement in the bituminous coal contract deadlock, calling for collective bargaining and urging continued negotiations with federal mediation. The move marks his first public involvement in the dispute amid 17 years of industry shutdown.
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Liquor Rule Fight in United Methodist Church Rejected
At Kansas City on May 6 delegates overwhelmingly voted down efforts to relax liquor rules in the United Methodist Church. The conference adopted discipline making abstinence mandatory after private admonition, forbidding liquor licenses actions, and outlining expulsion grounds. A lay activities board was approved with plans for a promotion department and broader lay representation.
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Polish Chief Granted More Power By Sejm
The Sejm committee unanimously approved a bill giving President Ignace Mosciki authority to issue decrees on defense economics and finance until December. The move aims to enable prompt settlement of economic and financial matters related to national defense.
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Pope Pius XI Deploys Vatican Effort to Preserve European Peace
Catholic Church channels moral force and Vatican diplomacy to avert war in Europe. Nuncios Cesare Orsenigo and Valerio Valeri reportedly met German Chancellor Hitler and French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet as part of talks. The Vatican has not confirmed a concrete peace plan but remains deeply concerned over rising tensions.
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French Expel Italian Consular Officials Over Anti-French Action
The French government ordered the expulsion of a second Italian consular official in three days for anti-French activity. Jino d Antrea the consular agent at Sainte Maxine joins Carlo Vatteroni who was expelled Thursday.
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Appeasement Talks In London Stir British Politics
In London debates on appeasement surge amid Germany Poland tension over the Dan zig corridor. British officials discuss a possible military alliance with Soviet Russia and France as Halifax meets Maisky to steer negotiations.
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Five Convicted for Conspiracy in Press Case at Federal Court
In Mobile Florida on May 6 a federal court jury convicted five of six defendants for conspiring to interfere with freedom of the press. Sam Powe received seven years and $500 fine, John Powe 18 months and $200, Peter Crouch 3.5 years and $200, George McKenzie five years and $200, Miriam McKenzie two years. Bart Chamberlain was acquitted. Jurors deliberated six hours after the judge affirmed press rights under the US Constitution.
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MiAja Arrives in Havana After Spain Civil War Effort
General Jose Miaja arrives in Havana Cuba from France aboard the British steamer Orbita to establish his home in Cuba after leading the defeated Republican Central army in Spain.
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Temblors Strike Chile Walls in City Quake Aftermath
In Chile two aftershocks hit Chillan and Concepcion, toppling more ruins from the January earthquake that killed upwards of 25 000 people. Rescue teams raced to assess new damage as tremors rattled already battered areas.
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Decree Limits Jewish Immigration to Havana
President Laredo Bru signed a decree restricting Jewish immigration in Havana amid rising arrivals. The action cites the growing number of Jews seeking to live in the city and aims to control the influx.
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Laredo Bru
Man Killed in Prospect Road Auto Crash Near Rawley Farm
Horace Templeton 31 of Asheboro Road died when the car driven by David Jones overturned on Prospect Road near Rawley Farm at 11 10 PM. Jones escaped unharmed. a pint of whiskey was found and charges of drunken driving and manslaughter are planned. Templeton, unmarried, worked for the Royers and lived on Asheboro Road. Yow's Ambulance transported the body to Yow's Funeral Home.
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David Jones
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R. P. Royer
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Big employment rise since 1933 lauded by Perkins
New York May 6 AP Nearly 6 750 000 more workers were employed in non agricultural private industries in March 1939 than in March 1933 said Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins in a speech praising federal labor legislation. Perkins predicted a housing boom with more than 400 000 homes built with private capital in 1939.
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Frances Perkins
Madame Perkins
Pleblicite in Danzig Seen as German Return Vote
Berlin reports indicate German plans for a Danzig plebiscite to decide a return to Germany. Ribbentrop carried the proposal to Ciano in Milan while Nazi leaders met Hitler. Officials note possible rapprochement hints with Stalin, with Goering linked to Moscow talks.
Split Of Congress Into Factions Over Neutrality Legislation
Washington May 6 Congress is split into embattled factions over neutrality legislation. The session likely runs into late summer or fall, with July unlikely. The Neutrality Bloc led by Nye and Johnson argues to pass bills preventing war, risking a filibuster if terms disappoint. Pittman’s proposal to sell war goods to belligerents for cash faces opposition. The cist and carry provision expired May 1.
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