UAW reelects Walter Reuther to lead for eighth term
The United Auto Workers re elected Walter Reuther president for an eighth term as 2 500 delegates affirmed his leadership by acclamation. Top officers and board members were also re elected. Negro delegates urged a future race representation on the executive board. Reuther pledged progress toward that goal.
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Five States Began Parley of Governors
North Carolina asked for a history of the Southern Governors Conference born at Warm Springs on November 21, 1934 with five states Alabama Florida Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina present. The group expanded to 16 states and broadened from freight rate goals to wider regional activities.
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Georgia Public Service Commission
Franklin Roosevelt
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Florida
Georgia
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A. H
Sandy” Graham
Ehringhaus
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Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Mister Softee Units Offer Big First Year Profits
A sales pitch invites potential operators to North Carolina and Virginia to review a truck business with Mister Softee units. Prospects can visit the factory and main office to verify operations in 22 states and inspect units, with claimed net profits of 9000 to 13000 dollars in the first year and increasing as more units are added. The contact is Whitehouse Caldwell Inc. in Richmond Virginia at 3200 W Moore St Elgin 9 4265.
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Elgin
Too Many Drunk Cases On The Docket
In police court prosecutor Robert J. Paul pressed a case involving a woman charged with failing to inoculate her dog. After questions about drunkenness, Paul offered a written apology and the charge was dismissed when the court proved the dog had its shots.
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Cincinnati
Robert J. Paul
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Quality Of Tobacco Drops Off On Regional Markets
The Associated Press reports flue-cured tobacco prices were mixed to lower on North Carolina and Virginia markets Tuesday. Old Belt: $1-$3 fluctuations. Eastern Belt: steady to lower with $1-$3 losses. Middle Belt: averages down $1-$4, mainly $2-$3, with some $1-$2 gains. Monday sales: Old Belt 6,791,100 lbs at $54.65 cwt. NC 2,779,648 at $51.77. VA 4,011,452 at $56.65. Eastern Belt 6,297,154 lbs at $57.42. Middle Belt 3,637,780 lbs at $57.75.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Virginia
La Plume De Ma Tante Plans National Tour
AP reports a second La Plume de Ma Tante company is organized for a national tour beginning after Christmas. Robert Chery, creator and star of the Broadway hit imported from Paris, seeks French talent to join the traveling troupe.
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Thrill Day Draws Big Crowd At North Carolina State Fair
Outdoor Sports and Thrill Day drew a large crowd as auto daredevils entertained in the grandstand. Harness racing opened with a record crowd, Sumter Rose winning two heats in 2:10 and 2:08.1. The Press Cup race honors Miss Beatrice Cobb. The Turlington family dominated swine shows and J Lewis Patterson led Brahman winners.
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Pappy Boyington Divorced Over Mental Cruelty
Gregory Boyington aged 48, known as Pappy, was divorced in Los Angeles on grounds of mental cruelty. Frances Reiman, 45, testified that he frequently deserted home and had temper tantrums. She awarded half the autobiography proceeds and film rights, plus a share of a television series.
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Gregory (Pappy) Boyington
Frances Reiman
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