Labor Praised For Defense Of Social Security Act
AMPA November 20 J. Altmyer acting chair of the social security board praised labor for defending the social security act at the AFL convention. He said both men and women could obtain old age insurance comparable to the SSA through the program. George, a delegate from the British Trades Union Congress, said British workers were ready to fight to preserve liberties from fascism.
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J. Altmser
Social Security Board
Labor Today
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George
Les Union Congress
Russia names ambassador to Moscow in diplomatic move
Washington reports the appointment of Joseph B. Davies, a prominent Washington lawyer and former federal commissioner, as American envoy to Moscow. Davies, active in the Democratic National Committee, follows William C. Bullitt who went to France. The nomination, submitted for government approval, came as President Roosevelt completed a South American voyage. Davies, a Wisconsin native, led the federal commission from 1913 to 1918 under Woodrow Wilson and sat on the boards of several industrial agencies.
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Joseph B.es
Moscow
William C.tt
France
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Roosevelt
White House
Wisconsin
Federal Commission
Wilson
Br Industries Board
Wage increases for 50 000 textile workers by January first
About 50,000 workers in the combed yarn industry will receive eight to ten percent wage raises by Jan. 1, affecting roughly 1.5 million spindles across the South. Mills in Gaston County dominate the association, with payroll gains estimated between 2.08 and three million dollars annually.
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Southern Combed
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Gaston County
Wage increases spread as GE issues $14.4 million extra dividend
General Electric and its profit sharing boost wages for about 41,000 workers with a 2 percent addition to the year end disbursement. The policy ties compensation to living cost changes and the 1936 payout is expected to exceed last year's. The GE total helps push weekly dividends toward the $300 million level for roughly 140 companies.
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Coughlin Denies Superiors Behind His Silence Policy
The Rev Charles E Coughlin says in Social Justice next Monday he suspended activities of his national union for social justice due to a barrier created by laity and clergy not superiors He will not continue the battle while generals and officers are in disarray He paused radio broadcasts after backing Rep William Lemke and plans rest and quiet while awaiting command decisions.
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Charles BE. Coughlin
Social Justice
National Union For Social Justice
America
National Union
Father Coughlin
William Lemke
Union Party
Assurance of No Tax Increase by Next Congress
Senate Finance Chairman Harrison said there would be absolutely no tax increase by the next congress and the budget would balance by July 1. He noted tax revenues rising, predicted limited corporate surplus revisions, and defended the existing tax on undistributed profits while stressing scrutiny of future federal activities.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Washington
Senate Finance Com
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Resettlement Administration
Mississippi
Record set in North Carolina executions this year
Raleigh reports North Carolina tied a yearly execution record by putting to death Willie Tate of Pitt county and Evana Macklin of Halifax for murder. Tate and Macklin, both Black, died by gas in the 11th and 12th gas executions since January, with 10 electrocutions earlier that year. Tate made no last statement. Macklin claimed innocence amid final words.
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North Carolina
Willie Tate
Pitt County
Evana Macklin
Halifax
Tate
Macklin
Dhe
Alexander Warren
Warren
Finland Will Make War Debt Payment December 15
Helsinki sources say Finland will pay its war debt installment to the United States due December 15. Finland remains the sole debtor to have not defaulted, according to authoritative reports.
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Helsingfors
United States
Temperance Field Day Promotes Dry Forces in High Point
High Point and nearby churches join Temperance Field Day Sunday, led by United Dry Forces of North Carolina with the High Point Ministers association. Dale K. Burgess of Raleigh will speak at a 6:30 PM supper at Central Friends church, with visiting speakers Dr. R. N. Wilson, Dr. Henry Louis Smith, Clifford Frasier, Judge Johnson J. Hayes, and Rev. J. M. Page urging temperance against liquor traffic.
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Raleigh
Dry Forces
Central Friends
Burgess
R. N. Wilson
Durham
Henry Louis Smith
Greensboro
Clifford Frasier
Johnson J. Hayes
J. M. Page
Mrs. E. E. Whitt Ends Life By Slashing Throat Here
Mrs. E. E. Whitt, 62, committed death by slashing her throat with a straight razor at 301 Grimes street about 9 this morning. A Black servant, Ola Western, found her injured and summoned Dr. W. R. McCain, who said she was dead upon arrival. Ill health was blamed by the family. The Whitt family has lived in the city 35 years and her husband worked for Snow Lumber.
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Grimes Street
Snow Lumber Company
Ola Western
Gordy Street
Strikers Refuse To Yield Point
SOUTH BEND INd Nov 20. Hundreds of idle Bendix Products workers shout they will stay until Christmas if necessary and press for full unionization. Negotiations, stalled by a sit down strike and lockout, are to resume with Homer Martin, international president of the United Automobile Workers, arriving from Columbus Ohio.
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Bendix Products Corporation
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
Columbua
Two Marines Die in Annapolis Air Crash
Navy reports that two Marines were killed when a Marine aircraft crashed near Annapolis Maryland. The victims were First Lieutenant Cleo R Keen and Sergeant Frank Egan both assigned to Quantico Virginia.
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Navy
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Frank Egan
Marine Corps
Quantico
Sultan Mawallil Waasit Dies After Short Rule
The Manila Daily Bulletin reports the unexpected death of Sultan Mawallil Waasit, who served as spiritual ruler of the Philippine Mohammedans for two months. His passing ends a brief, controversial tenure and leaves leadership questions for the community.
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Philippines
Drowning Tragedy After Ore Mine Reservoir Bursts in Japan
A burst mine reservoir at Osarusawa in Akita Prefecture unleashed a flood that swept the town, killing over 1,000 residents and destroying 500 homes. Many victims were found drowned or buried in mud. women carried infants as rescue work launched from Akita City. Heavy rains were blamed for the reservoir’s breach.
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Akita Prefecture
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Maritime strike status unchanged across Pacific coast
The fourth week of the Pacific coast maritime strike tied up 213 ships with little sign of settlement. Atlantic and Gulf sailors sought to void a working agreement between the International Seamen's Union and operators. Curran claimed 20 000 I U members and urged AFL leaders to review the pact.
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Col
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Alaska Railroad
Alaska
Joseph B. Poindexter
Hawaii
Interior Department
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Engineer Hurt In Keystone Mine Blast Near Asheboro
Ken Woodhurst a 35 year old mining engineer was struck by a falling rock following a blast at the Keystone gold mine about 15 miles from Asheboro Thursday afternoon. He sustained injuries to his back head and internal injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. He had his back turned to the blasting section when the explosion occurred.
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Lancaster Youth Dies in Boiler Accident in Houston
News reached Lancaster of the death of Cullen Porter, 22, of this city. He was killed accidentally while installing a boiler in Houston, Texas. The tragedy occurred during his work assignment and his loss is reported as sudden. Porter is mourned by his family and community in Lancaster.
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Cullen Porter
Houston
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Stork Derby Will Clause Upheld By Canadian Court
Justice Middleton ruled the stork derby clause in Charles Vance Millar's will valid. The provision awards about 500000 to the Toronto mother bearing the most children in ten years ending last October. Seventeen mothers competed, with ties and disputes delaying distribution.
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W. B. Middleton
Justice Middleton
Britain weighs Barcelona blockade and Spanish war exposure
Britain probes a potential blockade of Barcelona as Franco's forces bomb Madrid and threaten Mediterranean traffic. Eden signals policy shifts while Burgos warns of cutting arms to Madrid. Civil casualties rise as rains pause front lines and fronts remain contested across the siege.
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Weather summary for North and South Carolina trades
Fairton and Saturday in North Carolina with warmer tonight and Saturday. In the extreme northwest late Saturday afternoon. South Carolina: fair tonight and Saturday with slightly warmer conditions and cooler Saturday night. Winds Hatteras to Jacksonville westerly over the south and southwest to west in the north portion becoming fresh and strong in the extreme north Saturday.
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