Britain Considers Emergency Measures in World War Threat
London reports Britain debating drastic steps to curb the spread of world war as Roosevelt’s call for action against aggression strains ties with the United States. Mussolini’s Spain intervention and Italian units in Aragon raise fears of wider conflict while cabinet weighs a coordinated Britain France and Italy approach.
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Detroit CIO backed candidates win city mayor primary
In Detroit the two nominees for mayor were determined in the nonpartisan primary. Richard W. Reading, city clerk, led among five candidates, with Patrick H. O'Brien taking second. The CIO endorsement and labor movement stance marked the contest against the AFL favored challenger.
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NC State fraternities pledge 122 freshmen
Raleigh October 6 C R Lefort assistant dean announced that 18 Greek-letter fraternities at North Carolina State College pledged 122 freshmen. Alpha Gamma Rho secured 14 new members and Sigma Pi pledged 12.
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Painters Seek Health Care for Sick Workers at AFL Meet
The Brotherhood of Painters urged federal care for the sick as part of Social Security at the AFL convention. Economists reported 218 of 1,000 families earning 1200 to 2000 dollars yearly exceed 100 dollars in medical costs, urging health insurance or government socialized medicine as solutions.
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American Federation of Labor
Degree conferre d by Odd Fellows at meeting on Monday
The Degree of Truth was conferred upon three candidates at Sig of Reption Lodge No. 63 I O O F in the order's hall on East Commerce street last night. Those receiving the degree were J R Boone Roy Culler and A J Smoot. J Paul Williamson led a discussion of matters of interest to the order after the degree and an old-fashioned oyster stew followed. W R Smith noble grand presided over the meeting.
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Former Editor and Mayor Alexander Cromartie Johnston Dies
Alexander Cromartie Johnston 61, longtime editor of weekly papers in Clarkton Rowland and Lumberton and 12 year Clarkton mayor, died late yesterday and was buried this afternoon in Clarkton.
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Japan objects to Roosevelt attack on nations
Tokyo reports Japan’s foreign office denounces President Roosevelt’s Chicago speech as biased toward western ideals, arguing the have not nations must be allowed to move freely. Officials say peace may be threatened if have not demands are refused and criticize U S exclusion laws while noting Sino Japanese tensions.
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China
Judith Confers on Heart Balm in Quiet Governance
A fragment notes Judith weighing heart balm amid friction says the secret of good government is to prevent friction among peoples, highlighting a fundamental truth of governance.
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Morale Up In North Carolina Prison Division Says Johnson
Raleigh Oct 6 Prison director Robert Grady Johnson says morale in the North Carolina prison division and among state convict wards has improved since he took the post. He notes no personnel changes planned except possible shifts in the central prison medical department and says he will defer medical decisions to the highway commission. He dismisses reports of ongoing prison unrest reaching the state and states there has been no whipping since his tenure began.
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Alcatraz
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Japan’s Peaceful Development Aims for East Asia Cooperation
A Chinese statement asserts Japan seeks peaceful development and mutual aid with China, but accuses China of refusing cooperation by force, claiming the current crisis stems from that conflict. It expresses confidence that Chinese public opinion will recognize Japan’s true intentions and support peace in the region.
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China
East Asia
Methodist Annual Meeting Opens in Bluefield West Virginia
Ministers and lay leaders from the Holston Conference of the Methodist Episcopal South gather in Bluefield for the annual meeting opening tomorrow. About 460 clergy and delegates attend as Bishop W. M. Ainsworth and Bishop Paul Kern confer on pastoral matters.
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Windsors to Begin Germany Visit for Labor Survey
A close friend says the Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan to depart for Germany Sunday as the first stage of a labor problem survey. The couple, who reside in Paris, will then proceed to the United States.
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