US Soviet ties marked by new relations after recognition
President Roosevelt announced the United States will establish normal diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. Litvinoff accepted, and William C. Bullitt was named the first US ambassador to Moscow. The two sides also issued letters outlining seven points on propaganda, religion, consular protections, economic espionage, claims, Siberian expedition waivers, and future negotiations.
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William C. Bullitt
State Department
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Third Internationale
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Moscow Hails U S Recognition and Benign Outlook
Soviet citizens and officials greeted American recognition as a triumph for Maxim Litvinov and President Roosevelt. Newsrooms ran full pages with the communique and photos, while street observers voiced optimism that US ties will lift Soviet prestige and economy. In Pittsburgh, John Strachey warned that recognition could trigger a proxy war between Britain and the United States, with Russia and Japan as primary combatants.
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Britain
Francis B. Sayre Named Assistant Secretary of State
Francis B. Sayre, son in law of the late President Woodrow Wilson, was named assistant secretary of state today. Sayre inherits a key diplomatic post and moves into the Wilson era lineage in the foreign service.
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Francis B. Sayre
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Moscow approves William Hitt as ambassador to Haus
Moscow today approves the appointment of William Hitt as ambassador to Haus. The move formalizes diplomatic staffing with Hitt slated to present credentials to Haus authorities.
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Washington
Moscow
William ©. Hitt
Haus
Government sets RFC price for newly mined gold at 33.56 per ounce
The administration fixed the RFC purchase price for newly mined domestic gold at 33.56 an ounce, a figure unchanged for five years. The price trails the world price of 33.58, converted to dollars at 85.24 to the pound, with the dollar tally steadying after earlier wild fluctuations around 85.52.
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Washington
RFC
Bailey Named Attorney for North Carolina Merchants
I M Bailey was appointed attorney for the North Carolina Merchants Association as announced by Willard Dowell executive secretary. Bailey, known for service on the State Corporation Commission and as a former governor appointee, is an expert on transportation matters and leads the State Bar. Dowell says his experience will aid the association on transportation and utility rate issues.
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Bailey
Dowell
Poration Commission
Ivy Beamon Is Sentenced 18 Months In Nature Crime
Ivy Beamon a 16 year old white boy from High Point was given an 18 month term by Judge Frank S. Hill in Superior Court after conviction on a crime against nature alleged to involve an eight year old girl Lillie Everhart prosecution witness. The case against her father was not pursued after the girl admitted testimony earlier.
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Enterprise
Samarcand
Judge Rebuked By Woman On Jury
In Pittsburgh a judge recalls a female juror who asserted her rights during a court recess. After a noon break the juror returned late and was sharply rebuked, prompting her to remind the judge that he once arrived late without comment.
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Pittsburgh
State prison official predicts rise in bootlegger crime in North Carolina
Raleigh report cites ten year prison veteran Whitley asserting that prohibition enforcement will spark more daylight robberies and gang activity. He argues legalizing controlled liquor could reduce bootlegging and prison populations, noting 88 percent of county camps’ inmates are tied to dry law violations.
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C. J. Hawkins
Asheville
James D. Mixon
New York
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British Papers View US Recognition of Soviet Russia as Peace Step
London papers hailed the American recognition of Soviet Russia as a new guarantee of world peace. The News-Chronicle called it a spectacular triumph for Soviet Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinoff and said the development marks progress in international cooperation and the hope of peace.
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Russia
News-Chronicle
Maxim Litvinoff
Japanese Businessmen See Recognition Of Russia Shaping Policy
Conservative Japanese businessmen interviewed by Rengo say U S recognition of Russia could weaken military influence and curb war spirit in Japan, while commercial leaders fear Russia would seek American materials for its second five year plan, reducing Japan’s anticipated supply role.
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Rengo
Russia
Reverend Baldwin Found Guilty of Slander in Church Trial
In Charlotte on November 18, the Rev. J. A. Baldwin of Winston-Salem was found guilty of slandering Rev. W. A. Newell, presiding elder of Greensboro district. A public reprimand by Bishop Edwin D. Mouton was issued before the Western North Carolina conference, with many ministers moved to tears. The trial, held behind closed doors, did not affect Baldwin's church standing. Dr. H. B. Trimble served as judge. jurors included H. C. Byrum and J. M. Barber among others.
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Emory University
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F. O. Dryman
R. FE. Hunt
J. Harbison
N. C. Williams
J. H. West
Paul Hardin, Jr
Seymour Taylor
R. G. Tuttle
J. M. Barber
A. C. Swafford
Diplomatic Channels Sought in Roosevelt Litvinov Talks
In letters Roosevelt and Litvinov stress cooperation for peace and mutual benefit. Litvinoff forecasts unity across economics culture and peace efforts while reiterating respect for US sovereignty and a policy to avoid interfering in US internal affairs. He denies ties between US and Soviet communist parties.
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Court Asked to Rule on Loan Case Involving Federal Land Bank
The U S supreme court is asked to decide if a borrower from a federal land bank is liable for a $1,000 loan after funds were deposited in a bank that closed before she could draw. Mrs Will Gaines’ mortgage was voided by North Carolina’s court, which required roughly $55 for taxes. Peyton R Evans argued the deposit constituted payment despite the money never reaching the borrower.
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Polk County
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Roosevelt Hails Soviet Recognition At Georgia Address
President Roosevelt in Savannah lauded Soviet recognition as world aid and criticized “doubting Thomases” on his monetary policy. He linked peace aims with Russia and urged forward thinking as Georgia celebrated its bicentennial, emphasizing progress, humor, and proportion.
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Thousands Get Jobs This Winter in N C News Of Week
North Carolina and Raleigh report that winter job programs will place thousands. The federal civil works plan aims for 68,000 jobs, with 14,000 on relief rolls shifted to civil works. Highway projects could add about 2.5 million in wages across 100 counties.
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Associated Press
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Navy
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E. B. Jeffress
Two statewide religious conventions convene with large memberships
The Baptists state convention in Greensboro re-elected Dr. Zeno Wall of Shelby as president, leading the largest religious body in the state. Western Methodists hosted their annual meeting this week as part of the same regional gatherings.
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Greensboro
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Shelby
Senate probes spook and stock schemes swirl in California
Beverly Hills dispatch notes a mockery of investigations as senators disperse east and west. It mentions Senator Connelly of Texas among the witnesses and a cheeky rundown of Pecora and California committees probing receiverships and fake stock sales.
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America
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Texas
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