Formula For Progress Is Given At Labor Meeting
AMPA Florida November 18 National living wage contina income and stability of employ reasonable profite and ce for conservation Maximum utilization of natural resources named today rotary of Labor Perkins as the formula for progress before the American Federation of Labor. Miss Perkins said labor cannot be attained by one alone. A strong union movement is essential to development of enterprise and that since the feder last convention there has been improvement in economic conditions and policies now clear that we continue on the road to full recovery. Prediting this improvement to vision and leadership of President Roosevelt she added the president is committed to a policy to assure the working people of the nation decent working conditions safe places of work adequate sustenance and care when incapacitated old age unemployment for industrial disease shorter working hours higher earnings and elimination of child labor. E L Berry coordinator industrial cooperation told AFL today he believed the same court would recognize the member election as a matter of liberty and maintenance of libel in the United States. He hoped the court will adjust to the will of the people and that liberalism will advance if there are reversals. He recalled the constitution was to guard against oppression and to work for the great nation.
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Perk
Enherde
Tinton
Ent Roosevelt
Jearry
United States
Joint Action Recognizes Franco Regime in Spain
Rome and Berlin announce formal recognition of General Franco as Spain’s governing power. The move coincides with Italy and Germany’s alignment following sanctions over Ethiopia and signals the start of diplomatic relations with Franco’s government while other powers withhold recognition.
K Champs Lose in PGA Play at Pinehurst
Three former champions Jens Sarazen Tommy Armour and Paul Runyan were knocked out in the first round. Sarazen lost to Jack Jonie one up Armour fell to Rue Dutra 4 and 3 and Runyan dropped to Clarence Doser 2 and 1. Henry "Dad" of Hershey Pa. shot 69 to survive over Mallory, Picard beat Krueger 2 up, Patroni outlasted Sarazen to reach the second round.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Jens Sarazen
Tommy Armour
Paul Runyan
Chamip
Sarazen
Jack Joni
Armour
Rue Dutra
Runn
Clarence Doser
Henry Dad
Hershey
Mallory
Noroton
Conn
Johnny Revolta
Chicago
Marshall Crichton
Rham
Picard
Jazen
Patroni
Shawnee-on-Delaware
Amartin
Sarabh
Oklahoma City
Butch
Krueger
Beloit
Eddie Bultz
Troy
N. Y
Moment Supreme Aman Story Ends on Polo Field
An elderly pony named Moment Supreme Aman with the Oklahoma and Missouri teams is described in the closing moments of a polo match. The exact score and key plays are unclear due to OCR damage, but reference to a pivotal last shot and an aiming goal is noted.
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Aman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
Missouri
Nosey
Ising
No Protest From Duke On North Carolina Power Project
Secretary Ickes announced no protest from Duke Power Company regarding a $2.595 million PWA grant to High Point for a hydroelectric plant. Plans await formal approval with work expected to begin by year start. Alotments approved for four NC projects plus UNC and line extensions. private financing available under 4 percent.
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Duke Power Company
PWA
High Point
Harold Ickes
Ickes
North Carolina
Tarboro
Fremont
Farmville
University of North Carolina
High Point Approves Full-Time City Health Department
City council backed a full-time health department starting December 1 with a contingency fund appropriation of 2253.15 for December to June. The welfare committee estimates 3862 annually to meet national and state health standards and will present concrete recommendations soon.
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High Point
Public Welfare Comitee
United States Health Department
Welfare Committee
United States
North Carolina
Textile Plant Is To Be Modernized In Greenville
President Allen F. Johnson of the American Spinning Company announced the start of a 250000 modernization program at the Greenville plant. The upgrades include 17400 long draft spindles and other machinery plus total remodeling following the Florence Mills merger. The facility employs 582 workers.
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Greenville
8. C
Allen F. Johnson
The
American Spinning Company
Florence Mills
North Carolina
One Wife Too Many in Hickory Bigamy Case
Frank Davidson of Hickory was held on $2,000 bond for bigamy after marrying Cecilia Hollar on November 8 while an undivorced wife lived in Statesville. Hollar had become widowed in a motorcycle accident on August 14.
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Hickory
Frank Davidson
Davidson
Statesville
Cecilia Hollar
Meeting Sought as Coastwide Ship Strike Persists
In San Francisco on November 18 a new meeting was sought by an assistant labor secretary after union charges of un American and arbitrary employer attitudes. The coastwide strike affects 37000 workers and at least 178 ships with relief officials aiding families in California and Los Angeles. Mayors from seaport cities planned a Washington conference after arbitration pleas were rejected by sailors. Edward F McGrady said he would reframe hiring hall proposals and seek another conference.
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SAN_ FRANCISCO
Los Angeles
Seaport
Washington
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
United States
Virgil Hicks Hurt When Hit By Auto
Virgil Hicks sixteen of route 3 High Point was treated at Guilford General hospital after being struck by a car while walking along a highway. He said the bumper struck him and knocked him down sustaining a scalp laceration. His condition is not serious and he is expected to be dismissed late today.
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Virgil Hicks
High Point
Guilford General Hospital
French Interior Minister Salengro Dies in Gas Asphyxiation
Roger Salengro, French minister of the interior, died from gas asphyxiation in Lille. His brother stated the death was an act of suicide driven by right wing accusations that had earlier been investigated and dismissed.
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Lille
France
Roger Salengro
Henri
Salengro
Henri Salengro
Tugwell resigns as under secretary and resettlement head
Rexford Tugwell announced his resignation as under-secretary of agriculture and resettlement administrator. Dr W W Alexander will succeed him, while Tugwell plans private business in New York and will depart in a few weeks.
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Memphis
Tenn
Rexford G. Tugwell
Tugwell
W. W. Alexander
Atlanta
New Deal
East Arkansas
Wallace
Alexander
New York
White House
Tugwell to join American Molasses as executive VP
Dr Rexford Guy Tugwell announced his resignation as under secretary of agriculture and will become executive vice president of the American Molasses company in New York on November 18.
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New York
Rexford Guy Tugwell
American Molasses Company
Martin Seeks End to Bendix Sit Down Strike
Homer Martin international president of the United Automobile Workers arrived in South Bend to pursue a speedy amicable settlement of the Bendix products corporation strike and lockout. He planned talks with Bendix officials as 600 to 1,500 workers remain inside the shops amid a shutdown order.
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South Bend
Ind
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
Bendix Products Corporation
Bendix
Bendix Corporation
United States
Martin
Bendix Employes Association
George Ade Improves After Severe Illness
George Ade, the author and playwright, showed steady improvement today after a critical attack of lung disease and heart trouble. The humorist, aged 70, had caused grave concern as his illness progressed in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Miami Beach
Fia
George Ade
Roosevelt Embarks for South America on Peace Conference Mission
President Roosevelt sails from Charleston aboard the cruiser Indianapolis for a 6,000 mile voyage to Buenos Aires to open the Inter-American Peace Conference. He is greeted by Gov. Johnston and other officials as a salute rings out from Fort Moultrie.
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Charleston
D. C
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
South America
Buenos Aires
South Carolina
Fort Moultrie
Henry K. Hewitt
Chester
Olin D. Johnston
Burnet R. Maybank
Charles P. Summerall
Army
H. V. Butler
Charleston Navy Yard
Ncte
White House
Rexford G. Tugwell
Mr. Roosevelt
Finch to attend Washington sessions of business council
T. Austin Finch president of the Thomasville Chair Company and member of the Secretary Roper's Business Advisory council left for Washington to join meetings with the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. He dismissed reports he seeks the Democratic national committeeman post for North Carolina.
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Thomasville
T. Austin Finch
Thomasville Chair Company
Roper
Washington
Finch
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Commerce Department
Lon D. Folger
North Carolina
Prisoners Pleased With New Quarters
Five hundred central prison inmates awakened in new western wing cells after a transfer from the east wing for renovations. The green, cream and blue blocks include private sinks and some inmates joked about room service in their modern surroundings.
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Raleigh
Central Prison
Street Track Covering Planned On North Main
City council awarded a contract to Leon Ellis of Greensboro to cover unused street railway tracks on North Main within 10 days and within five days after start. Lowest bid $5,280 beat two rivals. South Main and North Main segments to be covered.
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Leon Ellis
Greensboro
North Main Street
Gassoway & Owens
Winston-Salem
Brown Paving Company
Lexington
North Main
English
Emerywood Court
South Main
Mallory
Ward Street
Claude McIver
S. C. Clark
Rockford Road
McIver
Clark
Law Committee
I.B. Dunn
Arbordale
Florham Streets
R. L. Weisner
Lexington Avenue
Grover H. Jones
Maximum Hour Law Advocated by Johnson in New Jersey
Robert W. Johnson, head of Johnson and Johnson and owner of large mills, urged the United States to guarantee wages and fix maximum working hours for all labor. He proposed action by industrial cooperation or a constitutional amendment, and said minimum wages would be favored if labor supports it, noting unemployment recovery. He resides in Princeton.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Robert W. Johnson
Johnson and Johnson
United States
Sim
Congress
Johnson
South
Princeton
WPA Allocations Announced Across North Carolina
The WPA reports total allocations of 196,910.89 across 18 projects statewide. Durham County receives the largest grant for operation of sewing rooms.
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Raleigh
WPA
Durham County
City moves to foreclose on several corner lots
The city intends foreclosure on parcels at East Farriss and North Hamilton to collect street assessments or acquire title. An official may seek buyers for the property. A city ordinance tax on tourist trade signage homes is amended to charge $1 annually for homes renting up to five rooms, down from $5.
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East Farriss and
North Hamilton Streets
High Point Council Accepts PWA Track Grant and Conditions
The High Point council voted 6 to 1 to accept a $201,272 PWA grant for the grade crossing elimination project with conditions. Mayor Grayson and several councilors approved, while Councilman Ickett dissented. The grant requires startup by Jan 11, 1937, substantial progress by Apr 11, 1937, and completion by Jan 11, 1938, with 15 percent for engineering advances. The council also ratified engineering contract with Frank T. Miller and noted awaiting a separate $2,595,000 hydro project grant.
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High Point
Federal Emergency Administration, Public Works Division
John 8. Ickett
C. 8. Grayson
Jharl N. Phillips
Edward Gurley
C. A. Lewis
F. Logan Porter
B. M. Knox
United State Government
Frank T. Miller
Greensboro
Knox
U. S
Night of Terror in Madrid After Bombings and Fires
Madrid endures a terror night with blackened buildings and shell craters as crowds flood the streets of the capital. Early air raids targeted Ventas and the Toledo area while fascist forces limited themselves to sporadic shelling and rifle fire. The city’s north districts quieted by dawn as widespread damage and fear lingered.
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Madrid
Drid
Capital
Oledo Bridge
University City
North Limita
Cold Wave From Canada Bends Toward New York
New York November 18 a cold wave moving from Canada to the northeast brought season cold and light snow in parts of the east. The weather bureau warned of a probable New York City low around 15 degrees with strong northwesterly winds at all flying levels and advisories for ocean vessels from Sandy Hook to Cape Hat.
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New York
Seaboard
Canada
New York City
Sandy Hook
Cape Hat
Weather Outlook For South Carolina and Jacksonville
Colder tonight and tomorrow with a cooler spell extending into Thursday. Winds shift from westerly to northeast in the north and central regions, while the south experiences fresh gusts. Expect overcast skies and lower temperatures across the state and coastal areas.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Jacksonville
Tony
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