Five Die In Memorial Day Crash Near Hmond Virginia
In a Memorial Day crash near Hmond Virginia five youths died and three were injured seriously when their car hit a truck rear end. Victims identified include Patton 14 Hopewell Lane 17 Hopewell Barron 18 Matoaca Harrol 17 Hope injured Partin 20 Matoaca and Skinner 19 Richmond. State authorities investigated at Memorial hospital and Chesterfield jail.
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Aby Patton
Hopewell
Elvilie Partin
Matoaca
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Barron
Canat Memorial Hospital
Vid KE. Skinner
Richmond
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Roseboro
N. C
Misses
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Johnston-Wills
Partin
Ing
O. M. Lohr
Chesterfield
H. Lewis
Salemburg
Adjournment Likely By Congress Before June Convention
Congress debates relief and tax bills as adjournment chances fade. Senate fights over a $2.37 billion relief-deficiency bill as Robinson and Van Denberg clash on policies. Tax debates split Republicans and Democrats over corporate undistributed profits and surtax adjustments before mid June.
Fan is Exonerated in Elmer Rutledge Shooting Case
A coroner's jury finds Barney Cook acted in self defense in the shooting at a Route 9 lunchstand. The slaying of Elmer Rutledge and wounding of his son Robert are deemed justifiable, with Jane Rutledge noting threats after the lunchroom request.
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Weather outlook October week for Atlantic States
Weather bureau notes a week of local showers along with dry periods in Florida and drier conditions elsewhere. Central districts show temperatures near normal to slightly above and then near normal midweek. In North Carolina and South Carolina fair tonight with improving conditions into Sunday and May.
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Legal Struggle Over TVA Looms
Washington date May 30 report that 19 utility companies led by major Tennessee valley area firms filed injunctions in Birmingham Alabama and Knoxville Tennessee challenging the constitutionality of the Tennessee Valley Authority. They argue the yardstick for private power rates would seize their business rights and properties. TVA power director Lilienthal called the move an attempt by an electric power monopoly to ganging up. A Birmingham hearing on the injunction was not expected to begin until September.
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New Deal
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Tennessee Valley Area
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Tenn
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Second Candidate Dies In Forsyth County Race
Winston Salem May 30 George F Gardner the second Forsyth county candidate to die in two weeks after Julius P Transon Both men were contenders for local offices Gardner was a candidate for county commissioner and died Thursday Rural constable race also mentioned in connection to Transon
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George F. Gardner
Forsyth Unty
Julius P. Transon
Garner
Nine Negroes Hurt As Buildings Fall in Memphis
Memphis officials reported nine injured when two North Main street stores and a third wall collapsed. A rescue team sifted through brick and timber to confirm no additional missing workers among the nineteen laborers.
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Memphis
Tenn
North Main Street
Paraguayan Officials Deny Coup Reports
ASCINCION Paraguay May 30 Paraguayan officials said reports of a counter revolution against President Rafael Franco who took power in February were completely untrue The whole country was officially reported to be absolutely quiet
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Paraguay
Rafael Franco
Unconfirmed uprising rumble reaches South America
Unconfirmed reports from Buenos Aires claim revolutionists rose against the Franco government and massed on Asuncion, with details unclear and no confirmation from authorities.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Aascuncion
Zionchecks Forcefully Eject Owner From Her Apartment
Mrs. Benjamin Young, who subleased the apartment to Rep. and Mrs. Zioncheck, was forcibly removed early today and taken to Emergency hospital with a fractured right hip. She alleged scuffles with the Zionchecks and planned to file a police warrant.
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Washington
Benjamin Scott Young
Marion A. Zioncheck
North Carolina Postal Clerks Hold Annual Convention
About 150 members of the North Carolina branch of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks and its ladies auxiliary gathered today in High Point for the annual convention. National president John J. Barrett was to address attendees this afternoon as officers were to be elected and a convention site chosen.
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Two Missing in Colorado Flood
Granada Colorado reports two missing as floodwater from Wolf and Granada creeks swamps the town. 18 inches of rain and washed out rail lines strand residents, with Don Gates of Denver and a local youth unaccounted after vehicles were swept away.
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Santa Fe
Holly
Coolidge
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Socialist Party Must Get Signatures for NC Election
In Raleigh on May 80, the Socialist party must collect 10 000 valid signatures to petition for participation in the November election. Elections board secretary Raymond C. Maxwell stated the requirement and noted a notification from national headquarters naming Norman Thomas of New York as presidential candidate and George A. Nelson of Wisconsin as vice president.
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Socialist Party
North Carolina
Raymond C. Maxwell
Elections Board
Ite
Stacey W Wade
National Socialist
Norman Thomas
New York
George A. Nelson
Wisconsin
Judge Shot in Mississippi. Man Seeks Assailant
Judge Edgar M. Lane was wounded by buckshot while walking from the courthouse in Raleigh Mississippi. Officers hunted Frank Bruce a well to do planter accused of the shooting. Lane blamed Bruce for killings of two of his sons but said he had no role in those deaths.
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Edgar M. Lane
Frank Bruce
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Jackson
Otho Bruce
C. W. Lane
State Observes Challenge Day in 1840 Precincts
State observes Challenge Day at 1,840 precincts as voters may question the right to cast a ballot. Candidates wrap up final campaigning before the first Democratic primary on June 6.
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Cnut
Chinese response to Japanese troop redeployments near Tientsin
News from Tientsin reports China’s government condemning Japan as it sends 3,000 more troops to northern garrisons and destroys the Chuantiangchen bridge. An attempted railway bomb damaged a Japanese troop train. no casualties were reported though fear and nervousness rose among the American community of about 800 soldiers.
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General Strike Threatens After Albacete Battle
Albacete Spain May 30 workers threaten a general strike after a pitched battle left 14 dead and 67 wounded. The clash began when civil guards tried to stop peasants from illegally cutting wood with 14 dead including a guard and 17 guards among the injured along with 40 peasants.
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Spain
Strikers Hold Engineer Prisoner in French Factory Revolt
Report from Paris on May 30 says metal workers at Carnaud in west central France held the chief engineer prisoner while other strikers reached independent agreements with owners. The Licorne plant manager faced possible detention as hostages were used to press for collective bargaining and higher pay. Fifteen hundred workers evacuated the Farman Billanecout airplane factory after a contracting agreement was approved. Strike leaders predicted a settlement before nightfall of folded arms actions affecting about 80,000 workers across automobile, airplane, and munitions plants.
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Carnaud
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Farman Billanecout
Meyer Wins 500 Mile Race With Record Time At Speedway
Louis Meyer of Huntington Park California led the final 50 miles over Ted Horn in a record 4 06 36 55 for the 450 miles averaging 109 482 mph breaking Kelly Petillo’s prior mark. A Miller of Detroit was injured in a high speed crash as 170 000 to 180 000 spectators watched. Joe Meyers of Streator Illinois suffered a probable broken back after a fall from a tree near the track.
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Legion Secrets 10 Be Exposed In Detroit Inquiry
Detroit May 30. Eighteen men are in custody in Michigan as authorities pursue the Black Legion investigation now in its second week. Virgil Morrow is sought for questioning about a meeting planning the execution of Charles Poole. Thirteen attendees face murder charges. four in Jackson face kidnapping and assault charges related to a flogging. Investigations in Detroit and Flint will probe possible links to other floggings and a dozen deaths.
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Black Legion
Michigan
Virgil Morrow
Four Democrats Lead NC Governor Nomination Campaign
North Carolina candidates enter the final week before the June 6 primary. The four leading Democrats for governor are John A. McRae of Charlotte, Sandy Graham of Hillsboro, Clyde A. Hoey of Shelby, and Dr. Ralph W. McDonald of Winston-Salem. Each plans a schedule of speeches and radio talks across cities including Smithfield, Roxboro, Raleigh, Greenville, Laurinburg, Hamlet, Fayetteville, Boone, Winston-Salem, Yanceyville, Reidsville, Newton, Thomasville, High Point, Morganton, Charlotte, Canton, Asheville, and more.
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North Carolina
John A. McRae
Charlotte
Sandy Graham
Hillsboro
Clyde A. Hoey
Shelby
Rtalph W. McDonald
Winston. Salem
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Body Found in River as Man Is Held in Bolt Case
Will Mocksley, 30, is held as police investigate the disappearance of Claude A. Bolt, 26, a produce dealer from Anawal West Virginia. A body found in the Ararat river near Mount Airy is believed to be Bolt. Autopsy ordered. Bolt was reported missing April 22 with about $100 on his person. Deputies seek Master McMi and Charlie Beasley in connection with the case.
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Claude A. Bolt
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Here
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Charlie Beasley
Alleged Killer Will Surrender After Funeral
Henderson reports Roby Clark will surrender late today after the funeral of his uncle C. A. Clark, whom he is alleged to have shot Wednesday night.
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Roby Clark
C. A. Clark
UNC Trustees Debate Engineering School Move
Greensboro May 30. The UNC board of trustees opened its annual meeting at Woman's College with discussion on removing the engineering school from Chapel Hill to State College Raleigh as part of a consolidation of the three campuses. Alumni and Chapel Hill faculty argued the move would harm education and weaken the Southeast's only postgraduate engineering center, while State College supporters prepared their case. No other groups were heard before lunch at 1:30 PM.
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