Pan-American Pact Emerges Amid Monroe Doctrine Shift
WEATHER NORTH CAROLINA partly cloudy then local thundershowers and cooler in west and central areas Sunday afternoon and again late Sunday night in extreme east. SOUTH CAROLINA partly cloudy with afternoon thundershowers Sunday, cooler Monday. WINDS HATTERAS TO JACKSONVILLE light to moderate southwest to west. Sunday coastal thundersqualls expected.
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Hess Victory Over Martin In Oregon Amid Labor Clashes
The article reports Hess winning the Oregon race with backing from both labor factions over Martin, amid arrests and convictions linked to violence in a statewide labor drive. It notes AFL CIO friction, NLRB clashes, and Presidential remarks shaping the political landscape alongside other statewide contests in Oregon.
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Private utilities score as Senate gets spending bill
Under provisions of the 1938 farm program parity is defined as the price that maintains purchasing power versus non farm goods for cotton wheat and corn. The $212000000 appropriation proposed by Easton Russell would be in addition to other farm benefits already funded. President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace urged that if more farm benefits are approved new taxes should be imposed.
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Choosing a Camera for Vacation Snapshots
John van Guilder advises readers to plan early when selecting a camera for vacations. Compare several models, study lenses such as f/6.3 and f/4.5, ensure a fast shutter, and match the camera to needs and budget for sharp, well framed pictures.
Harmony Within Party In Oregon Reveals Democratic Rift
Washington May 21 The Oregon governor race underscores growing party discord echoed by Pennsylvania primaries and the CIO AFL feud within labor. Observers warn the White House faces pressure to broker CIO AFL peace before November while pursuing New Deal cohesion in 1940 platforms and candidates.
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Southerners win on wage standards in WPA pay debate
Committee heeded Southern arguments against wage differentials as a wage hour bill to impose uniform labor standards across the nation was set for House action. An amendment by Senator Byrnes was adopted to eliminate WPA wage differences if country-wide standards are imposed, noting current WPA pay is lower in the South than the North. The bill would standardize wages nationwide.
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Fraud case in Conn spreads among Waterbury power players
Haven County Commissioner Matthew A Daly and lawmakers Thoms Lawlor Daly denied as suspects yet named in a jury report condemning secret lobbyists with bought influence. Other Waterbury officials arrested include Corporation Counsel Charles O Connor Henry Minor Street Superintendent Thomas Fleming Alderman Thomas Kelly Carl Olsen banker and John Crary town chairman among defendants.
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Rebuffed John L. Lewis Faces Crossroads in Labor Career
Lewis receives about $1,500 from unions to organize rubber glass auto and steel workers and lead the CIO. Other unions named include United Mine Workers Amalgamated Clothing Workers and automobile workers. Some veteran leaders fear if Dubinsky runs the CIO others will follow.
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Labor and politics rise in New York state power
The CIO gains ascendancy over the CIO in New York with Dubinsky, rival to the AF of L. Politically New York, the largest state, holds the most influential voice in presidential nominee selections.
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Turbulent Czech Germany border tensions threaten minority unrest
Violent ultimatums flare as Czechoslovakia and Germany near the Czech German frontier. Authorities report troop movements and police orders amid election turmoil concerning the German minority of 3.5 million. Two Sudeten German party members were shot near the border while Benes urges calm. Reserves may be mobilized to secure peace and train with new weapons.
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Kingston conference weighs future national leadership
Canada contemplates fascist-leaning groups at meetings as a Kingston conference plans the choice of a national leader. Ar cand, a tall slim newsman, is seen as likely to win, with William What taker of Winnipeg and Joseph Farr of Toronto as principal rivals.
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Drunken man stalls Southern train, walks off scene
A black man, Willie, delaying a Southern Railway passenger train by appearing to be dead, then walking away to crowd laughter. Police consult a coroner, decide no fatality, and book him for drunken and disorderly conduct after inspecting minor head injuries. Train resumed after delay.
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Federal army clashing with rebel forces in Mexico
A government official cited documents alleging Cedillo sought aid from expropriated foreign oil companies to back his revolution against Cardenas. The official claimed papers implicated several high‑level figures in Mexico City, while the oil firms denied involvement. Cardenas, via decree on March 18, seized 18 American and British oil companies controlling Mexico’s foreign oil assets worth about $400 million.
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Stalin Nominated for Deputyship Across 11 Supreme Soviets
Joe Stalin has been nominated for a deputyship in each of the Soviet Union's 11 Supreme Soviets across the 11 constituent republics. The sun will rise tomorrow morning as usual.
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A Songful Letter Edged in Black and Memory
A reader presents a long verse laden letter blending song titles and reminiscences of past loves and places. The piece intertwines musical nostalgia with a religious doctrinal appendix about predestination and faith, ending with a dated, formal conference notice and declarations of belief.
Appreciation for Enterprise staff in graduation edition
The Senior Class and the Pointer staff of High Point High School in High Point North Carolina May 18 1938 extend gratitude for the Enterprise staff efforts to secure senior pictures for the Graduation Edition. The edition is praised as superior and memorable by the students. Sincerely William Frazier Iris Thacker Eleanor Powell
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London Confession of Faith of 1689 ministers and messan
The fragment outlines a religious statement from London involving ministers and messan. It signals a historical confession from the 17th century Christian groups, likely addressing doctrinal positions and church governance. Further readable details are unavailable in the excerpt.
One For All And All For One Now Cry
Washington observers say the Monroe Doctrine is shifting toward a Pan American pact. The United States would consult with Pan Am nations but reserve rapid action to defend its shores and interests, signaling a major change in Latin American policy and possible future accords at the Pan American conference in Lima.
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Special Session Sought to Tap Federal Public Works
Wilmington city works commissioner J B Wade urged Governor to call a special session of the General Assembly to pass laws allowing North Carolina cities and counties to seize benefits of the federal public works program. The proposal follows discussions with Harris Newman and Louis Moore of Wilmington Chamber of Commerce about a city owned factory to be leased to new industries. Governor Hoey declined tonight on the plan.
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