Talo-Cerman Accord Sought in Conference
Italian diplomats led by Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano traveled to Berlin for talks seen as reviving Mussolini's four-power pact idea. The discussions focus on Italo German collaboration with Britain and France as peace guarantors while French ties with Russia pose obstacles. A common anti Communist front and neutrality in Spain are possible outcomes.
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Nazi Germany Eyes Rome Alliance Against Bolshevism
Berlin officials awaited an Italian diplomatic delegation led by Count Galeazzo Ciano to join Nazi efforts against Bolshevism. An enthusiastic reception was prepared as the youthful Fascist foreign minister headed delegates from Premier Mussolini, with arrival expected that evening.
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Court Told of Wild Party in New Orleans Nightclub
Court records reveal testimony about a New Orleans nightclub party where men and women were unclothed as part of a divorce suit. Gladys Luckenbach seeks $1,000 monthly separate maintenance for herself and their child, while Lewis Luckenbach describes a disputed honeymoon incident. Allegations tie to multiple former marriages and ancillary suits for alienation of affection and property settlements.
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Death claims noted teacher Anne Sullivan Macy
Mrs. Anne Sullivan Macy age seventy, long time associate of Helen Keller, died at Forest Hills Long Island after weeks of illness. She taught Keller to speak and read, first spelling words into Keller’s hands and later guiding her to her breakthrough moment with water.
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Capt
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Alabama
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Boston
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Murder Trial of Girl Is Started in Hopewell
Kathleen Phelps an 18 year old Hopewell girl faces trial for the fatal shooting of her brother in law Howard Watkins. The defendant pleads not guilty claiming she acted to prevent an attack during a date on a bet. Circuit Judge M R Peterson presided. The case ties to a man named John Scruggs who she said influenced Watkins.
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Parker and Son Arrested in Kidnap Case
Ellis Parker and his son Ellis Jr. were arrested in Mt Holly on federal bench warrants in a kidnapping case involving Paul H. Wendel. Bail set at 10000 and 25000 respectively. defendants released pending federal court appearance October 27. Indictment cites conspiracy under the Lindbergh Act with life maximum on conviction.
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Italian Trade Pact Possibility Reported in Washington
Fulvio Savic new Italian ambassador to Washington prepared to present credentials and begin talks with U S trade experts on reviving a reciprocal trade agreement with Italy. Negotiations started January 1935 and halted over Italy not accepting the most favored nation clause. Ethiopia sovereignty not acknowledged by the United States in Savich reception stance.
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Britain Seeks To Clear Up Spanish Meddling Charges
London report says Britain presses Germany Italy and Portugal for replies to meddling charges in Spain. Lord Plymouth heads the non intervention committee and may convene a meeting this week if replies arrive. Labour calls for immediate parliament on Spanish neutrality.
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PWA Inspectors to Visit High Point Public Works Project
Washington dispatch reports inspectors from the Public Works Administration will check the High Point crossing elimination project, 447 272 dollars total, to be underway within six weeks of the 201k federal grant. The work must be contracted and ground broken by then or funds may be rescinded. Local relief labor preferred under White House orders.
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Browder Plans to Speak in Terre Haute Demonstration
Charles Stadtfeld, state Communist chairman, said plans were made for a courthouse demonstration tonight where Earl Browder would speak. Browder, jailed briefly in Vigo County on vagrancy charges, traveled from New York to claim his citizen rights. Local officials banned Communist gatherings, while Browder’s attorneys pressed for a court order to stop interference with a radio address set for 6 PM to midnight. A hearing was scheduled for 2 PM in Superior Court before Judge Albert J. Owens.
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Albert J. Owens
Boy Sees Defense Cite Mental Illness in Widow Slaying
Chicago reports 15 year old Roland Munroe Jr. described as mentally sick as prosecutors seek murder conviction for the hammer killing of 65 year old widow Mrs. Agnes Roffers. Defense argues commitment to a hospital for mental evaluation. The defendant is accused of beating the elderly woman to death for eight dollars in jewelry.
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McCrea Charged as Black Legion Member in Detroit
Detroit with Chester P. O Hara, assistant attorney general of Michigan, presenting six affidavits accusing Duncan C. McCrea, Wayne County prosecutor, of being a member of the Black Legion. The charges allege McCrea was himself a hooded night rider active in various cases against Black Legion members.
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Chester P. O'Hara
Michigan
Duncan C. McCrea
Wayne County
Black Legion
Hooded Night Riders
Not Responsible Claim Raised in Tallmadge Murder Trial
Defense lawyers argued Guy Tallmadge a 56 year old embalmer was mentally impaired by disease and age when he allegedly killed his wife on May 19. The state rested after presenting Frances Birch a 32 year old widow as the motive for the crime.
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Simpson Divorce Set For Next Week In Ipswich
Ipswich Oct 20 Mrs Ernest Simpson will tell a magistrate details of her husband's alleged misconduct before tea time next week. The wife is American born and friend of bachelor King Edward.
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Eng
Ernest Simpson
King Edward
Campaign speeches hinge on promises across the nation
As campaign fever rises, Governor Landon in Los Angeles lauds the CCC and vows to remove obstructive politicians while President Roosevelt plans a Worcester Mass speech and possibly a Pennsylvania swing. Last night saw intensified rhetoric from Knox, Wallace, Ickes, Reed, Robinson, Ely, and Bainbridge.
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Blackstone WPA camp director charged with larceny
Blackstone Virginia October 20. Commonwealth's attorney T Freeman Epes says R B Burton camp director is charged with absconding with 1000 dollars of camp workers savings. Four grand larceny warrants issued after Burton left Blackstone in a WPA wagon and mailed the check stub to the camp. Burton took nearly all camp personnel savings since last June. WPA officials promised to cover losses from canteen profits.
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Nottoway County
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Richmond
Blackstone Milita Academy
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Bootleggers stash liquor in John Marshall tomb
Richmond Virginia October 20 bootleggers used the tomb of John Marshall chief justice of the United States as a cache for bottles of hooch according to Superintendent Thomas B Morton at Shockoe cemetery.
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Thomas B. Morton
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John Marshall
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Madrid Women Rally With New Army To Halt Enemy
Hundreds of Madrid women formed a new workers army in the capital to confront the enemy, stirred by the boom of Fascist cannon. The call urged rapid action and unity in the struggle as streets echoed with the appeal.
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Madrid Front Riddled as Fascists Close on City
Reports say Fascist forces are within 20 miles of Madrid driving from the south and west. Government leaders warn of grave danger while Azana tours Loyalist areas to rally control. Aza a travels with three minutes to spare as authorities claim repulsed Aranjua attacks and a counter offensive near the capital.
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Parsons Resigns as Chest Executive To Lead Centennial
David H. Parsons Jr., former executive secretary of the High Point Community Chest, resigns to become Centennial secretary of Guilford College's 100th anniversary celebration. He will organize the May events and oversee details through May. No successor yet. board to elect new officers for 1937 and reorganize the Chest at next week's meeting.
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Cone Memorial Y. M. C. A
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High Point Chest
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R. T. Amos
Quebec Gas Tank Fire Rocks City With Explosions
A blaze in Quebec destroyed nine gasoline storage tanks and damaged glass and rail lines after a 1 04 a m explosion in the St Malo area. No injuries reported as flames were contained by dawn. Officials estimate substantial damage to Canadian Oil Companies assets.
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Local weather forecast for North and South Carolina
For North Carolina generally fair and warmer. western and extreme southern areas tonight. Tuesday sees increasing clouds and possible showers western portion by night. South Carolina mostly fair and warmer. extreme western portion tonight and Wednesday partly cloudy. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville moderate northeast to east. fair to partly overcast conditions tonight and Wednesday.
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