Relief Corps Push Storm Rescue Effort In Florida
Relief officials estimate a death toll from 200 to 500 with possible rise to 1000 as the hurricane devastates the Florida Keys. Governor Scholtz tours the damaged area while officials move injured and dead, with Snake Creek cutting off the Matecumbe Keys.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Florida Keys
W. P. Mooty
Dave Scholtz
Mooty
Carabee Colony
Snake Creek
Matecumbe Keys
Schultz
City seeks WPA funds for public works in High Point
High Point to file a blanket WPA request to reach at least 53 million dollars for state projects. The city asks 497,871.77 for local works including park improvements and armory beautification. First WPA activities expected next week in Concord and Shelby, employing 300 to 400 workers on 33,600 dollar projects.
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High Point
Greensboro
WPA
City Department of Public
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Works Progress Administration
Washington
George Coan, Jr
Coan
Concord
Shelby
Rescue of Dixie Passengers Ends Calmly at Sea
The Dixie, stranded on French Reef in the Florida Keys, freed 143 passengers after a fierce hurricane. Captain E W Sundstrom remained aboard with a skeleton crew as lifeboats carried people across a placid sea in a swift, uneventful transfer.
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Einar W. Sundstrom
Dixie
Florida
Ciailee Ves
French Reef
Florida Keys
E. W. Sundstrom
Sundstrom
Morgan Line
LES SOLDIERS 10 MEET AGAIN
Age wearied veterans of the old south rally in Amarillo Texas declaring they will meet as long as three remain. Gen Rice A Pierce Union City Tenn, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, says the constitutional pledge keeps them gathering despite vanishing ranks. Officers were elected and a 1936 meeting place discussed.
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Amarillo
Tex
Old South
Rice A. Pierce
Union City
Tenn
United Confederate Veterans
South
Storms and Ships in the Spotlight
Reports from Miami sketch a dire scene as hurricane death estimates range widely and relief rushes to Key West. Morgue tallies show 51 identified bodies with many injured. rescuers comb stricken areas while three ships evacuate 143 marooned aboard the Dixie. The British liner Cupid's Ship with 736 aboard is also reported in fog collision with Formigny, prompting aid from London.
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Miami
Florida
Keys
Dixie
French Reef
Ros
British Line
Dome
Formigny
Atlantic
State to fund half of High Point tram project
A Raleigh hearing led the State Highway Commission to approve up to 400000 for lowering High Point railroad tracks. City officials aim to obtain a 403646 PWA grant for 45 percent of the cost with the city covering the rest. Mayor Grayson urged rapid action as safety concerns topped the agenda. J W Clinard of the Chamber of Commerce supported the plan.
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Southern Railway
High Point
Raleigh
Sion
E. M
PWA
C. 8
Grayson
Washington
Knox
Earl N. Phillips
North Carolina
J. W. Clinard
Chamber of Commerce
Vessels Collide Off Portugal Raise Rescue From Doric
Two ships helped rescue 736 passengers from the Doric after a collision with the French freighter Formigny 70 miles off Portugal. The Orion and Viceroy of India joined the rescue, while the Doric sustained little damage. The Doric had earlier been involved in the Laurentic incident near Ireland.
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London
Cupid
Cunard- White Star Line
Formigny
Portugal
Orion
Orient Line
India
Reuters
Lisbon
Gibraltar
Lonon
Dunkirk
France
Oran
Algeria
Irish Sea
Hancock Fights Tobacco Prices on North Carolina Markets
Rep. Frank W. Hancock of Oxford North Carolina protested to Secretary Wallace against low average prices for flue cured tobacco in North Carolina markets. He urged action by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration tobacco chief J. B. Hutson, citing 20 cents a pound as the season average.
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Frank W. Hancock
Oxford
Wallace
Washington
N. C
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Hancock
Congress
J. B. Hutson
Agricultural Adjustment Administrator
Agricultural Department
Annual North Carolina Synod to Close This Afternoon
The annual Synod of North Carolina enters its final day in Red Springs with action on committee reports and selecting next year’s meeting place. Adjournment was expected late afternoon after opening Tuesday night.
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Red Springs
Synod of
North Carolina
Italo Ethiopian Dispute Moves to Private Talks in Geneva
World labor bodies prepare to study the Italo Ethiopian problem as the League of Nations council delays public action. Italy refuses equal footing with Ethiopia, claiming Ethiopian barbarity, while Addis Ababa accuses Italy of disregarding civilization. The International Federation of Trades Unions plans to discuss a possible workers boycott of Italian goods if peace is not preserved.
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Geneva
League of Nations Council
Italy
Ethiopia
International Federation of Trades Unions
Mussolini
League
Europe
France
Laval
Sup
Italy seeks suspension of League council session
An Italian spokesman said Italy would seek the suspension of the League of Nations council session until after a telephone conference with Premier Mussolini.
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Geneva
Italy
League of Nations Council
Mussolini
Roosevelt approves grant for South Carolina dormitories
The national emergency council announced President Roosevelt approved a 225454 loan and grant to the University of South Carolina for dormitory buildings.
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Washington
National Emergency Council Today
Roosevelt
University of South Carolina
Steamer Whippinghaw signals distress off Needles
A steamer named Whippinghaw sent a distress signal seven miles off the Needles, the trio of rocks forming the western offshore landmark near the Isle of Wight in the English Channel.
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Whippinghaw
Needles
Three Pointed Rocks
English Channel
Isle of Wight
Charleston Storm Hits Charleston D C From Tropical Hurricane
A southeast storm with heavy rains battered Charleston as the tropical hurricane from Florida moved inland. There was little damage aside from communication lines. weather reports list wind velocity at noon as 83? miles an hour.
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Charleston
D. C
Florida
Weather Bureau
Government to Decide in Storm Victim Cremation Reports
Miami officials report Leonard K. of local Red Cross relief said the issue of cremating storm victims in the Keys is a government decision. The statements came as reports circulated about handling storm victims.
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Miami
Fla
Leonard K
Red Cross Relief
Keys
Wall Street Sees JPMorgan Linked Firm Formed for Securities
Reported today that interests tied to J P Morgan and Co will announce a new firm to deal in securities. The move signals a major consolidation in the securities business as markets react to the potential creation of a prominent vehicle for trading and underwriting.
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New York
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan & Co
School funds sought to hire adult drivers for buses
Raleigh September 5 AP report says McDowell county officials led by Baron Caldwell urged higher school funds to hire adult drivers for school buses, before the state school commission.
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Raleigh
State School Commission
McDowell County
Baron Caldwell
Supreme Court Reverses Cherokee County Liquor Conviction
The state supreme court reversed Grady Spencer's liquor violation conviction, ruling on the statute's application as the new liquor law took effect, marking a first test of prosecutions pending at repeal.
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Columbia, & C
State Supreme Court
Grady Spencer
Cherokee County
Plane crash reported near Matecumbe Keys
The Red Cross said a survey flight over the lower Matecumbe Keys ended with an airplane falling. Four men aboard were reported safe in a radio message signed Lieutenant Ballard.
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Miami
Fla
The
Red Cross Today
Ballard
Lower Matecumbe Keys
Special Court Terms Ordered by Governor
Governor Ehringhaus ordered three special terms of court across North Carolina. Durham will hold a one week special criminal term starting September 30 with Judge F. Hill presiding. Lurry will host a one week civil term starting October 14 with Judge Clayton Moore presiding. Duplin will hold a one week civil term starting December 16 with Judge Moore presiding.
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Raleigh
Ehringhaus
Durham County
F. &. Hill
Lurry
Clayton Moore
Duplin
Moore
Stocks Soar to New Peaks in Broad Market Rally
In New York trading on September 6 buyers pushed many issues 1 to 3 points higher, reaching new peaks for the year. The advance reflected renewed demand across equities, short covering, and bullish activity, with gains led by secondary carrier and utility bonds and a strong undertone in Chicago markets. The Treasury announced a new 3 year note at a record low 11.5 percent, expected to be oversubscribed about 2.5 times, while foreign exchanges weakened and U S government securities stayed firm.
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New York
Chicago
Treasury
Tornado Rips Through Florence County South Carolina
A tornado swept across Florence County near the George L. Revel place early today, cutting a 200 yard wide path about two miles long. The Revel home escaped major damage but a barn roof and a mule were affected, with large pecan trees snapped. Heavy rain and high winds affected the region overnight.
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Florence
D. C
Florence County
Here
A. D. Revel
George L. Revel
Revel
Roosevelt relaxes at Hyde Park vacation amid economic reassurance
President Roosevelt continues his Hyde Park vacation as Postmaster General Farley reports the nation is economically and politically secure. Farley grins while noting the OK given for a quiet period before the president resumes campaign discussions on a westward trip later in the month.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Farley
Jim” Farley
Democratic National Committee
White House
Hawaii
Storm heading over Carolinas to sea
Weather bureau notes a tropical hurricane moving toward sea along Georgia coastline. Carolinas face inland rain and coastal winds. residents move inland, small craft shelter, winds forecast 40 mph at Charleston with urging caution though no severe storm expected. Wilmington and Manteo report gale to heavy rain but not extreme winds. some residents secure boats and homes.
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Charlotte
Weather Bureau
Carolinas
Florida
Georgia
Barrier Sea
South Carolina
North Carolina Sound
Charleston
John E. Lockwood
Charleston Weather Bureau
Wilmington
N. C
Paul Hess
Manteo
North Carolina and South Carolina Rain Then Fair and Cooler
A weather forecast shows rain in North Carolina tonight and Friday morning, with cooler interior and east portions. South Carolina experiences rain this afternoon and tonight, then Friday fair. Winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras shift to northeast Friday, with increasing southeast winds and later northwest by Friday.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
North Portion
Sackdonvile
Qualia
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N. C. Synod
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