Indirect Warning From Phillips At Press Parley
Washington reports undersecretary of state William Phillips renewed U S warnings on Japanese moves in China. He cited Hull's December statement on autonomy in North China and stressed treaty obligations under the Nine-Power Pact and the open door policy while noting the Boxer protocol limits.
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Washington
William Phillips
China
Phillips
Huil
Great Wall of China
United States
Hull
Stat
Chin
Japan
Night Battle Ends in Fire and Death at Virginia Cottage
In Gordonville Virginia on May 16 a nighttime gun battle left three dead including Sheriff Williams Young and Negro man Hiam Wells and Wells sister Cora Wells. Five officers were wounded as a county posse and state officers fought through the blaze to reach the burning cottage.
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Gordonsville
Lew
Sherif Williams
Young
Hiam Wells
Cora Wells
Sheriff Young
Wells
L. McWilliams
Mra E Zinn
McWilliams
Ly 300
Wayne Carr
L. Young
Oscar Mundy
Barbersville
Edward Buchong
Utilities chief outlines talks on surcharge reduction plan
Chairman Stan Winborne of the utilities commission says conferences will be held soon with smaller phone companies to discuss uniting the surcharge for hand sets to a specified period.
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BIGH
Hay
Stan Winborne
The
Utilities Commission
Weather draft reports show mixed coastal conditions this weekend
The bulletin notes fair to partly cloudy skies for North and South Carolina, with cooler conditions near Cape Hatteras tonight and Sunday. Northeast winds become moderate to fresh at times along the coast, and rainfall data from major cotton regions are listed with temperatures across cities including Charleston and New Orleans.
Mountaineers Aid Officers Seek Escaped Convicts
In Oklahoma, two escapees from McAlester prison forced a young farmer near Clayton to aid their flight as lawmen chase a mobile gang across Kiamichi country. Claude Pugh was captured after being found begging near McAlester, with five fugitives still at large and a major manhunt under way.
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Mcalester
Okla
Furmer
Clayton
Oklo
McAlester Penitentiary
Hugh Askew
Antlers
Kiamichi Mountain
Claude Pugh
Pugh
Oklahoma
Claude Beaver
Claude Fugale
Julius Bohamnon
Jess Cunningham
A. C. McArthur
Lome
State Penitentiary
Tahlequah
Garner and Senators Fish Off North Carolina Coast
Vice President John N. Garner along with Senators Bachman Duffey Burke Barlow Brown and Murphy joined Rep. Lindsay Warren at Manteo May 16 1949 to fish Braeish near Oregon Inlet. The party hoped for catches as several fish have been taken in that area recently.
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Manteo
John N. Garner
Lindsay Warren
North Carolina
Bachman
Tennessee
Duffey
Wisconsin
Burke
Nebraska
Barlow
South Dakota
Brown
New Hampshire
Murphy
Iowa
Braeish
Oregon Inlet
Compromise tax bill shaping up in Senate debate
Washington May 16. The Senate finance committee pressed a study of substitutes for the House tax bill while awaiting treasury estimates. A tentative compromise would raise the individual income tax from 4 to 8 percent, impose a flat 28 percent on corporate income, add a 7 percent surtax on undistributed profits, and apply a 6 percent rate to dividends.
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Washington
War Department
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Roosevelt
Harrison
D-Miss
White House
State, Justice, Commerce and Labor Departments
Congress
New Deal
Thance
Pittsburgh Woman Named President of Mission Meet
Mrs J W Shell of Pittsburgh Pa was elected president of the Woman's Missionary convention of the Methodist Protestant Church succeeding Mrs William C Hanmer of Asheboro as vice president for the year Bettie Brittingham was kept as executive secretary The election followed the morning session which featured three major addresses and the largest attendance of the convention with visitors arriving for the general conference at High Point College this week.
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Greensboro
J. W. Shell
Pittsburgh
Woman's Missionary Convention
The
Methodist Protestant Church
William C. Hanmer
Asheboro
Bettie Brittingham
High Point College
Fr. R. to Visit Brazil Rio de Janeiro May 16
The Belem newspaper Esta do Para reports President Roosevelt may visit a rent after the November elections. The item notes the possible trip during his term and references Brazil as a destination.
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Fr. R
Brazil
Rioq DE Janebrio
Belem
Estado Do Para
Roosevelt
British Leaders Reported Seeking War Debt Accord
London reports say British leaders seek settlement with the United States on war debts amid talks of a general economic reorganization to avert a broader conflict. Government officials deny any new approach while the Daily Herald notes discussions among influential British politicians. Chancellor Neville Chamberlain provides no funds for June debt payment.
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London
United States
Qmibuue
Wes Isis Bee Justi Co
Leom Blum
France
Paris
The
Daily Herald
Freing
Britain
America
Bacheluer
Neville Chamberlain
Houses of Commons
Morrison
the Treasury
Secret Detective Group Pushing Lindbergh Probe
The Sun reports a covert group of investigators and private detectives, numbered members, continuing the Lindbergh kidnapping case with possible support from New Jersey Governor Hoffman. Harold C. Keyes leads the operation, claimed to be linked to the governor. A diver searched Center Pond near Becket Massachusetts on April 1, as Hauptmann’s execution neared, seeking a black bag linked to Dr. John F. Condon.
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New York Sun
Lindbergh
Hoffman
York
Itams
New Jersey
the Sun
Harold C. Keyes
Keyes
United States Secret Service
New York
Rapa En Tenets
Center Pond
Becket
Mass
The
Sun
Brumo
Richard Hauptmann
Te San
Frank Broadhurst
John F. Condon
Japanese Fire Upon Russians on Manchoukuoan Border
On May 16 Soviet reports say a border clash occurred on the Manchoukuoan frontier. A Soviet patrol near Novokiyevsk faced rifle fire from a Japanese squad across the line. Japan maintains the boundary is vague and disputed despite months of calm negotiations.
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Moscow
Manchoukuoan
Russia
Japan
Khabarovak
Far Eadier
Siberia
Manchoukia
Novokiyevsk
Helmking
Choukwo
Ite
Nehoukuoma
Water reduction talks resume with Tidewater Power
The estate utilities commission's water reduction conferences with Tidewater Power will resume Monday in Raleigh. Several conferences were held this week before an agreement was reached.
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Raleigh
Estate Utilities Commission
Wate
Tidewates Power Company
Industry hits new high in AP index across sectors
New York May 16 The Associated Press index of industrial activity rose to the highest level this week since 1939 as electric power output reached a new high with hot weather boosting demand. Residential building set a spring peak, autos declined mildly, and cotton manufacturing rose on revised estimates while steel slipped slightly and car loadings edged up.
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New York
Associated Press
Burlington Man Is Hurt In Accident
ASHEBORO May 16 Special L Womack of Burlington suffered cuts on the face and arms when the truck he was driving overturned on highway 70 south of here late yesterday afternoon The truck was badly damaged Womack declined hospital treatment and no charges were filed
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Asheboro
L. Womack
Burlington
Highway 70
Here
Womack
Diplomats Study Japan North China Move and Protests
Delegates from the United States and other nations opened talks on Japan rising North China garrisons. The 7,600 reinforcements, lifting total to about 20,000, aim to guard embassies and key routes, while risks of occupation and war with Soviet Russia are debated amid Boxer protocol limits.
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Peiping
United States
Japan
North China
Nanking
Tokyo
Great Wall
China
Tientsin
Sea
Soviet Russia
Manchukuo
Discord Squelched In Baptist Session On Bitter Resolution
In St Louis on May 16, Southern Baptist sessions blocked a bid to bar speaker Dr Toyohiko Kagawa and denounce the Federal Council of Churches. Dr J Frank Norris urged resolutions calling for Dr George W Truett to resign. President John R Sampy referred the measures to the resolutions committee, silencing the talk.
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ST. Louis
Toyohiko Kagawa
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Southern Baptist Convention
Kagawa
George W. Truett
Dallas
Tex
Fort Worth
John R. Sampey
Resolutions Committee
Dr. Nore
Democrats Name Delegates for State Meeting
Guilford county Democrats met in Greensboro to name delegates and alternates to the state Democratic convention in Raleigh on June 12. High Point leaders were well represented. Col. Frank P. Hobgood of Greensboro was elected permanent chairman after J. O. Atkinson opened the meeting praising President Roosevelt and the country’s recovery efforts.
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Guilford County
Greensboro
Raleigh
High Point
Col
Frank P. Hobgood
J. O. Atkinson
Roose
Stock Rally Falters as May Trading Slips in New York
In New York on May 16 trading stalled with about 350000 shares changing hands. Demand was light, selling pressure muted, and bonds mixed as foreign gold currencies fell. Bulls remained hopeful despite looming Supreme Court action on the Guffey bill expected Monday.
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New York
Supreme Court
Wall Street
High Tribunal
Gubernatorial Candidates Face 46 Speaking Dates
North Carolina four Democratic candidates press through a frenetic campaign week with 46 speaking engagements. The state solicits voter turnout ahead of the May primary while Raymond C. Maxwell predicts a record vote of 400000 or more. McDonald attacks the machine and Hoey Graham clash over administration ties.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Raymond C. Maxwell
Board of Elections
Ralph W. McDonald
Clyde Hoey
Sandy Graham
City Chooses Safety Conference Host Likely
Charlotte hosts the seventh annual North Carolina Safety conference after a two day session. Officials say High Point will probably host next year. Harry Tucker of N C State College urges continuous public safety education and campaigns. Industrial Commissioner P M Camak presided.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Safety
T. A. Wilson
Asia Industral Commission
High Point
Harry Tucker
N. C. State College
P. M. Camak
South Carolina
County Democratic Conventions Underway in North Carolina
Raleigh May 6. County Democratic conventions were held today across the state to organize and elect delegates for the state precinct meetings. The state convention is set for June 12, six days after the first Democratic primary. Registration books open in 1,840 precincts with one week left to register by May 23.
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Raleigh
McRae Plans Governor Campaign Stops in North Carolina
John A. McRae, candidate for governor, outlined a tour of speeches across Rutherfordton Marion Morganton Hickory Newton Charlotte Lexington Mocksville Mooresville Concord and other towns from May 18 to May 23. All talks occur at county courthouses except Charlotte where he speaks to the Kiwanis club.
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Charlotte
John A. McRae
Rutherfordton
Marion
Morganton
Hickory
Newton
Lexington
Mocksville
Mooresville
Concord
Charlotte Kiwanis Club
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Hoey
C. Max Gardner
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