Chinese Planes Reach London Aims at Japan
An $81 million cargo of 19 American made bombing planes bought by China has reached London after a 12,000 mile voyage to dodge wartime embargoes. The fleet aboard the Malancha could cross the Yellow Sea to strike Japan from China with half ton bombs each.
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Windsor Couple Visited Church Charity Event in Neuilly
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor attended a Christ Church charity bazaar in Neuilly, greeting by a church clergyman amid years of royal scandal. They may travel to the United States for Christmas in Washington, canceling plans over labor criticism of their advisor.
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Japs Drive West For New Conquests After Soochow Win
Japanese forces pushed toward a new western front after the Soochow victory. Chinese defenses along a 130000 strong line stretched from Worth to Kiangyin as Nanking planned to move the capital to Chungking. A Japanese column reportedly seized Fushan forts and Changshu area near Wusih, signaling further incursions.
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Governors Plan Meet With Roosevelt in Georgia
Governors of nine southeastern states travel to Atlanta for a joint session and lunch with President Roosevelt at Warm Springs to discuss coordinated Southeast economic development. The group includes White, Cone, Graves, Hoey, Johnston, Browning, Leche, Chandler, Rivers.
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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Narcotic Ring Smashed in Multi City Raids
Treasury agents led raids in five cities ending a six month probe into a national narcotics ring. Seventeen people were arrested in New York Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco and Butte Montana including relatives of gang members and a Chinese tong leader. The operation targeted large scale narcotics importers with an estimated yearly business of 750 000 to 760 000.
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Harry J. Anslinger
Anelinger
Temperature Drop In North Carolina With Snowfall
A Mt. Mitchell reading shows the temperature at one degree below zero with two inches of snow, while Asheville reports 17 degrees. Boone reports three inches of snow with melt and drizzle, Raleigh at 36 degrees with colder weather coming, and Greensboro expecting a drop to 15. The forecast calls for continued cold but clear conditions Sunday.
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Methodist church condemns local option liquor law
The M E church south conference declared against repeal and endorsed prohibition. It passed a five point resolution urging repealists to abandon the liquor drive, support anti drinking education, and bar advocates from public office, with a committee to lead the temperance fight.
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Kern
Mexican Communist Leader Alleges foreign aid in revolt plot
Hernan Laborde, secretary of the Mexican communist party, accused rightists of plotting a revolt against President Lazardo Cardenas with financial aid from foreign companies. He cited evidence including storage of arms and munitions in Guatemala and large-scale imports into Mexico.
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Ohio Governor opposes sit-down strikes in Goodyear plant conflict
Ohio ordered 2000 National Guardsmen to standby as Gov. Davey denounces sit-down strikes as illegal and immoral. Goodyear plants in Akron to reopen Monday after workers tested by a 24 hour sit-down. union leaders report most participants left, amid broader labor unrest and prior guard deployments.
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Leaders of unauthorized Fisher Body strike called to Detroit
In Pontiac Michigan on November 20 leaders of the unauthorized sitdown at the Fisher Body plant were summoned by International President Walter P. Reuther to meet in Detroit with the United Automobile Workers executive board. Reuther conferred with local union officials and planned a Pontiac meeting for Sunday night with international board members to accompany him back for the session.
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Fisher Body Corp
Fomer Martin
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Hitler insists on axis pact standing with Britain envoy
Berlin reports Hitler told Viscount Halifax that the Germany Italy and Japan triangle must stand as a factor in world affairs and that bilateral pacts are preferred to collective security. The press service said Halifax and Hitler discussed the reasons for current tensions during a five hour talk and Hitler invited Baron von Neurath to visit England.
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Wreck Of Norfolk and Western Train Near Bluefield Kills Two
Two passengers died and 73 injured when an all steel Norfolk and Western passenger train derailed near Bluefield West Virginia. A coach rolled down an embankment by the Bluestone river as rescuers battled snow to reach the injured and rush them to hospital.
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Junior Chamber Directors Set Quarterly Meeting in Raleigh
North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce directors meet in Raleigh for their quarterly session. Extension work and projects of organizations related to Christmas activities will be discussed.
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North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce
More Die From Food Poisoning In New Mexico Luncheon
A New Mexico outbreak of botulism at a mourners’ luncheon has killed eight people this week. Doctors reported no new deaths for the first day since Monday and two survivors face slim chances, with three more given only an even chance of recovery. The illness usually proves fatal or restorative in three to six days, and this case follows home preserved chili eaten after a funeral.
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N. M
Farmer To Receive Forty-Six Cents Of Consumer's Dollar
Agriculture department economists estimate the farmer will get 46 cents of the consumer’s food dollar this year with the other 54 cents going to processors wholesalers transportation lines and retailers
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Washington
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Plans to aid business despite New Deal program
Washington reports show a recession and an election minded Congress seeking recovery objectives over reform. High level White House talks and congressional visits underscore urgent tax policy overhaul, but budget gaps restrain action and risk forcing further revenue sources or tax cuts amid chaotic week.
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Hoey Calls Constitution a Dyke to Protect Rights
Governor Hoey, in Raleigh, argues a federal constitution acts as a barrier to flood tide legislation. He praises NC ratification anniversary remarks sponsored by the State Federation of Women's Clubs and defends judicial review as essential to democracy and minority protection.
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N. C
Hoey
North Carolina
State Federation of Women's Clubs
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Progress On Farm Bill Moves Through Congress
Washington reports farm bill leaders push a Tuesday vote with nonstop committee sessions. Senate and House agriculture panels held continuous executive sessions to advance the measure, with Secretary Wallace expressing optimism after a Garner meeting. Chairman Smith noted only limited progress through page six of the 124 page bill, calling remaining disputes minor.
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