American Labor Party Tests Strength by Entering New York Ballot
The American Labor Party plans a full New York ballot slate for 1940 to test if a national labor party can grow. It seeks Roosevelt and Lehman support in industrial centers and aims to mobilize union members for door knocking and fundraising. Luigi Antonini chairs the party with Rose Schneiderman and Jacob Potofsky in leadership roles. Mrs. Herrick, a dynamic campaign organizer, leads a strong delegation and has a history in labor reform and efficiency.
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American Labor Party
New York
York State
Tles
ALP
Roosevelt
Vernor Lehman
Irs
United States
Amer
Wisconsin
Min
Pacific Coast
New York State
Tammany
Miors
Lehman
More M. Herrick
News State
Herrick
Alf M. Don
Rooset, Lehman
American Labor of
Tammany Run
Roosevelt-Lehmantel
Treasury
Luigi Antonini
Garmenters’ Union
Rose Schneian
Women's Trade Mon Plague
Jacob 8. Potofsky
Amalgamated
Fman
Dably
Rochester
Kelly
James P. BR. Dotty
North Carolina Bonds Move Higher Amid Refunding Plans
Weekly Market Letter notes United States government bonds reaching new highs with yields around 2.20 percent. North Carolina municipals rise as counties implement refunding plans to offset road spending and highway transfers. High Point and Asheville Buncombe County issues see steady demand. market expects broad municipal rebreathing as prior buyers return. New York stocks post gains with many issues at post 1929 highs and earnings growth supporting prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Asheville
Buncombe County
New York
September: a time of beginnings and separations
The piece reflects on the emotional impact of the first day of school in September. It contrasts lonely homes with hopeful youth heading out to education and work, and notes the national sense of opportunity amid mixed feelings of growth and farewell. It closes with a nod to national education themes and public health discussions at a convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neila
National Association
C. V. Reynolds
State Board of Health
Frank Mancock
Oxford
Master Barbers Hold Convention in Winston-Salem
Between 300 and 400 master barbers from North Carolina gathered in Winston-Salem for their annual convention. President M. B. Meadows of Asheville presided as Walter Wagner, third vice president of the Associated Master Barbers of America, spoke on the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Master Barbers of
North Carolina
M. EB. Meadows
Asheville
Walter Wagner
Associated Master Barbers of America
Mrs C L Creech Found Dead In Twin City Home
Mrs Charles L Creech wife of a prominent Salem furniture maker was found dead of asphyxiation in the library of her home. A coroner's report was not released yet but gas jets were found open. She was 51 a member of the Spach family and educated at Salem College and St Marys Raleigh. Funeral to be held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
du Pont Rayon
Tennessee
Winston-Salem
Charles L. Creech
Traffic Fatalities Drop 600 in First Half of Year
A reduction of 600 in the number of traffic fatalities was recorded during the first six months of this year, compared with the same period of 1936.
Labor Day Ode to Work and Peace
A poem celebrates Labor Day with images of anvil and wheels, ships loading cargo, and the hope that peace will endure in a land where people work for the common good. It expresses a wish for meaningful tasks for every pair of hands and looks forward to the next Labor Day.
Market advisory urges buy and hold on minor reactions
The note says the market had been held in check but abroad conditions look better. It reiterates the recommendation to buy and hold good issues on minor pullbacks and names Martin Parry, Phillipe Jones, Bweets Co., and all utilities as favorable picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Parry
Phillipe Jones
Bweets Co
Labor Improvement Seen By Green
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor said there has been a considerable improvement in employment since last Labor. He noted about 14 million unemployed at the peak in 1983 and about 16 million currently. He warned that unemployment has not fallen in line with business improvement and proposed a six hour day and a five day week as the solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Look and Learn By A. GORDON Quiz Answers
Questions and answers cover astronomy history language and geography. Notable items include Great Dipper stars seven, Le vant as a misrendered Levant region, Vox populi meaning the voice of the people, and cod fishing Newfoundland.
British Probing Poison Gas Use In Spanish War
London reports Britain instructed its Madrid envoy to probe rebel charges that the government uses gas bombs in the Spanish War. Ambassador Sir H G Chilton was told to warn rebels that reprisals threatening Madrid could follow any gas raid.
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London
Great Britain
Vaffaires
Madrid
G. A. D. Ogilvie-Forbes
H. G. Chilton
Hendaye
France
Coughlin Proposes Boston Tea Party With Variations
In Chicago on September 7 Rev. Charles E. B. Coughlin urged followers to assert rights by confronting international bankers. He called for a new Boston Tea Party and urged action to convert or displace bankers, addressing a large Riverview audience.
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Coughlin
Chicago
Charles EB. Coughlin
Boston
Riverview
Dear Miss Mansfield Advice on Grandmother and Child Custody
A middle aged woman asks if she should stay to help the grandchild amid a troubled marriage. The advisor notes limited home details but urges the mother to care for the child if able, avoid meddling, and consider options like other relatives or alternate plans for the child while preserving the mother’s responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mansfield
Letter to Miss Marjorie Mansfield at The Enterprise
Readers are told to address all questions to Miss Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise and that responses will be provided promptly. The notice directs proper submission method and underscores courteous, timely reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Mansfield
Priest challenges press after church leaders curb actions
The priest accused high church officials of curbing his activities and challenged the press to headline his denial, saying it headlined the lies.
Roosevelt May Get High Indian Title
Members of the eastern band of Cherokee Indians planned to confer their highest honor upon President Roosevelt if he stops at the reservation during his Southern visit this week. Leaders said the title of Chief White Eagle would be bestowed with elaborate ceremonies if he comes to the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
White Eagle
Fifty-Two Seek Democratic Nomination for Tucson Constable
In Tucson Arizona fifty two candidates run in the Democratic race for constable after the death of Ted Wilding who had no opposition for re election. A rally sparked crowd shifts as candidates urged supporters to take seats and there was an improvised audience free for all. Two rivals unknowingly sought each other’s votes after meeting last week.
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Tucson
Ariz
Constable
Ted Wilding
Glorifier of Alphabet Finishes 100th Type
Frederic W. Goudy, famed designer of type, completes his 100th alphabet in a career spanning from early 1900s New York to Newark. The article traces his journey from self taught craftsman to influential figure in American typography, detailing his experiments, shop moves, and enduring impact on typesetting.
Woll Predicts Settlement of Labor Disputes in Broadcast
New York Sept 7 Matthew Woll vice president of the American Federation of Labor predicted a peaceful settlement of the labor disputes. He urged unity among workers and called for earnest cooperation between labor and management to solve tactics within the labor movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Matthew Woll
American Federation of
Household of Labor
Hoke Co Wreck Claims One Life
LUMBERTON Sept 7 One person is dead and others hospitalized after a two car crash near Antioch in Hoke County Mra Daniel Smith 21 Springs was killed Mra L Odum and her daughter Jan were taken to a hospital Odum who drove the car was not seriously hurt Lillie Belle Henderson of Hoke county was learning to drive and involved in the second vehicle The Negro woman passenger suffered minor injuries A pending inquest was noted
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Lumberton
Antioch
Hoke County
Mra
Daniel Smith
Springs
L. Odum
Jan
Odum
Lillie Belle Derson
World War Hospital Unit Holds Meeting
About 125 members of Base Hospital 65 origin al personnel gather in Winston Salem for its reunion. The unit treated 86 World War patients and plans a banquet and dance after business sessions. It was organized in April 1918 by Dr. Fred H Winston and later led by Drs Law and Long.
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Winston-Salem
Onn
Carolina
Fred H
Duke
Dr. C. 8
Wesley Long
Green
Dra
Greené
Piedmont
Childless Woman Sought in Kidnapping of Detroit Baby
Detroit police pursue a theory that a childless woman kidnapped 17 month old Ha Browe Jr after he vanished from a perambulator in Clark Park. The case follows a man offering money for beer and candy to lure the other two brothers away.
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Detroit
Ha Browe, Jr
Clark Park
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