Roosevelt and Litvinoff Move Toward Russo American Recognition
President Roosevelt and Maxim Litvinoff held extended talks at the White House signaling progress toward a Russo American recognition understanding. Officials expect an announcement next week as discussions extend into the evening with Bullitt noting further conferences likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Navy
President Roosevelt
Maxim Litvinoff
United States
Soviet Russia
Mr. Roosevelt
State Department
Roosevelt
White House
Litvinoff
Bullitt
Roosevelt-Litvinoff
Armistice Day Parade Draws Huge High Point Crowd
Thousands witnessed a two mile long Armistice Day parade in High Point with 100 plus entries. The event featured a Red Cross exhibit, antique fire gear, and educational displays as 10 000 to 15 000 people lined Main Street. The parade marked the Now Is the Time to Buy campaign and involved many local groups and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
J. T. Mann
Red Cross
Main Street
National Guard
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Altrusa Club
Moose
A. B. Club
Junior Service League
Woman's Club
Industrial Workers Association
Kiwanis
Rotary and
Cigstan Clubs
Woodmen of the World
Daughters of America
High Point Farmers Civic Organization
Winston- Salem Band
R. R. Blackburn
World Remembers Unknown Soldier Fifteen Years After Armistice
Worldwide commemorations mark the armistice fifteenth anniversary. In New York Madison Square Eternal Light glowed as veterans, officials, and military leaders paid tribute. President Roosevelt visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, while London and Paris hosted ceremonies led by royalty and President Lebrun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Madison Square
Army
A Soldier’s Poem of Peace and Remembrance
A reflective poem by Helen Welshimer recalls brown soldiers marching in the Flemish sun and imagines diverse postwar futures. It ponders how veterans who won peace may remember gardens inns bridges and a woman's hair and whether those memories fade with time.
President to end half cent gas tax and four levies
President Roosevelt plans to issue a proclamation by December 5 to end taxes tied to the National Industrial Recovery Act, eliminating a half cent gasoline tax and a 56 percent dividend tax at the source, with further reductions to follow for capital stock tax and excess profits levies. Officials estimate nearly 500 million dollars in taxes to be repealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
National Industrial Recovery Act
Utah
Acton
President Roosevelt Honors Unknown Soldier at Arlington Tomb
President Roosevelt places a wreath on the Arlington tomb as Edward A. Hayes of the American Legion frames the day’s ceremony. Hayes urges support for NRA policies and fair taxation while praising veterans’ unity and warning against inflation. Memorials for Wilson follow. The Veterans of Foreign Wars launches a drive to boost membership to wartime strength ahead of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Arlington
Edward A. Hayes
American Legion
Virginia Hills
NRA
Dern
Hayes
Woodrow Wilson
Mount Saint Alban
Wilson
John Barton Payne
American Red Cross
History
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Congress
Ford eligible for government contracts despite NRA code dispute
Comptroller General McCarl ruled Henry Ford may receive government contracts even if he refused to sign the industry code. He said Ford would be listed ineligible only if it is proven the code is violated, with the government bearing the burden of proof. The decision addresses a 1000 truck purchase and notes the Maryland Northwest Motor Co. bid while Ford dealers display the Blue Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCarl
Henry Ford
Ford
Wallace
Northwest Motor Company
Ford Dealers
Bethesda
MecCarl
Ford Motor Company
Maryland
Bolivian forces beat back Paraguay attack in Chaco Boreal
Nov 11 report from Chaco La Paz states Bolivian government forces rebuffed a strong Paraguayan assault in the Arce sector of the Chaco Boreal. Bolivian command said a successful counterattack followed and maintained positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaco LA Paz
Arcetor
Chaco Boreal
Comunique
Army Lieutenant Held on Bond After Grand Jury Action
Lieut. John H. Mur, former army football star, was bonded at $5,000 after his arrest at Fort Houston on October 22. He had been held in jail awaiting action by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
John H. Murformer
Fort Houston
Memphis bandits rob tobacco house for over $1000
Three neatly dressed men robbed a presale tobacco house in Memphis using a high powered handgun. One stayed inside the scene while two fled with the cash totaling more than $1,000. Authorities seek the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Tragedy: Man Murders Self at Owlton Scott Home
Owlton Scott, 25, was found dead at his home with a bullet wound. The coroner reported suicide with no inquest to be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
8. C
Owlton Scott
Truck Crash Kills Thirteen in German Collision
In Cologne near Metz a truck collided with a bus carrying 45 workers. Thirteen people were killed and 24 injured in the wreck, according to AP reports dated November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Germany
Metz
Ruling Grants Damages Over Voter Denial in Hamp Election
Newport News Nov 1 A Virginia circuit court awards damages to L Wilson a Black voter who was denied the right to vote in the Ang Democratic primary by three Hamp City election judges. Judge Ver Spratley of Elizabeth City County Circuit Court issued the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
L . Wilson
Ver Spratley
Elizabeth City
Aty Circuit Court
Humphreys Controversy Leaves Trade Post Unchanged
The U S comptroller general ruled that William Humphrey the deposed federal trade commissioner remains the officeholder and is not entitled to pay despite suspension and alleged sins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Washington
William Humphrey
Fed. 1
Nonger
Dry Victory Noted In North Carolina Columns This Week
North Carolina remained dry as voters repealed prohibition by a wide margin while South Carolina wavered. Governor Ehringhaus touted tobacco price aid and school funding as he defended his administration during a Farmville visit. Frank Armfield backed a 2 million dollar public works loan for ore reduction. Charlotte citizens planned talks with the governor on federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Hills
Frank Armfield
Concord
Charlotte
Local NC Counties Warned on Federal Loan Applications
A government commission warned North Carolina counties and municipalities to have their finances in order before they can secure approval for federal works loans. The veiled warning urged stricter budgeting and financial housekeeping to meet commission standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Government Commission
North Carolina
Prince Troubetzkoy Sees North Carolina as Inspiration
Painter Prince Pierre Troubetzkoy praised Chapel Hill as inspiring creation during a visit. The state mourns the death of W. D. Turner of Statesville, former lieutenant governor under Charles B Aycock. The State Highway Commission launches a $2.5 million federal funded municipal program map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Troubetzkoy
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
W. D. Turner
Statesville
Charles Brantley Aycock
State Highway Commission
Five U S Senators Visit Beverly Hills for Investigation
Beverly Hills reports a lively scene as five United States senators arrive to probe events tied to a Chicago fair fan dance, while observers note the dollar's plunge in Europe and the irony of Americans seeking faraway experiences. The writer, Will, ponders home talent and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hilias
Calif
Los Angeles
United States
Chicago Fair
Europe
London
Will
Huey Long Faces Egg and Fruit Attack on Armistice Day
At Alexandria on Armistice Day Huey P. Long spoke from city hall steps defending his tax plan as hecklers pelted him with rotten eggs fruits and stench bombs. Police failed to arrest the assailants while Long denounced his unseen critics and urged listeners to judge by his record in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
City Hall
BE. P. Roy
Louisiana Highway Commission
Roy
Clint O'Malley
O'Malley
Long
Senate of the United States
Tho Hands
Union
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Hoover
Cambridge Armistice Day Riots Amid Anti War Parades
Riotous disorders in Cambridge during armistice day protests by the no more war group saw police draw truncheons to control demonstrators. Men and women with banners faced clubs and projectiles as the clash peaked at Pembroke College, with Oxford banners similarly seized and other universities passing anti war resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Eng
Pembroke College
Cambridge University
Oxford
Tobacco Brings New High For Season On Local Market
Henderson reports record sales for the season with Friday’s sales totaling 432,610 pounds at an average of 20.38 dollars per hundred. The season to date reaches 7,213,190 pounds with an average price of 16 dollars per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Soldiers and Snipers Open Skirmishes in Havana
Havana reports band of soldiers and civilian snipers firing across mid town at 11:30 am trapping pedestrians. Soldiers and sailors conducted house to house searches for armed radicals as courts martial for last Thursday's suppression were postponed. An American Hodgkins tied to United Fruit faced conspiracy arrest according to Oriente province reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Oriente
Hodgkins
United Fruit Company
Guaro
Preston
Donald Hodegkins
Middle West
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poyowa
Russia
William Bullitt
Hull
R Butlitt
Executive Mansion
Moscow
America
England
France
Canada
Amee
By Helen Welshimer
Comptroller General
Frd
Ford Truck
Ilate News
Bandits
Paul Barkley
Raleigh
Northrolina
South Carolina
Palmetto
Vernor Ehringhaus
Farmville
Manchester
Glasgow
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!