Bailey Leads North Carolina Senate Primary Run
Charlotte report shows Joshiah W. Bailey leading F M Simmons for the Democratic nomination by 9 212 votes with 176 precincts in 34 counties reporting. Bailey 21 599 Estep 87 Simmons 12 387. Republican results from 59 precincts give Butler 220 Dorsett 13 Pritchard 107 Tucker 96.
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N. C
Joshiah W. Bailey
United States
F. M. Simmons
Alfred E. Smith
North Carolina
Bailey
Estep
Simmons
George H.butler
H. Grady Dorsett
George M. Pritchard
Irvin B. Tucker
Auto Crash Kills Bristol Woman Near Natural Tunnel
Mrs Willie Bell Harris 32 of Bristol was killed instantly when the car she rode in struck the pillars of a Southern Railway trestle near Natural Tunnel. Husband Henry Harris and two daughters were seriously injured and taken to a hospital at Appalachia Virginia. Albert Crader, driver and owner of the car, and two Harris children were unhurt. The Harris body was sent to Gate City. The crash occurred around 9 PM last night as Crader lost control on a curve near the trestle and the underpass. The Harris children Louise 14 and Virginia 11 suffered skull fractures and serious head injuries respectively. all three victims were unconscious at midnight.
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Henry Harris
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Harris
Appalachia
Gate City
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Crader
Bailey and Simmons contest Democrats for Senate seat in North Carolina
North Carolina Democrats and Republicans named nominees in primaries. Senate race centers on Josiah W. Bailey challenging Senator F. M. Simmons, with Thomas L. Estep entering the race on a repeal eighteenth amendment platform. Other candidates include George M. Pritchard George F. E. Butler Grady Dorsett and Irvin B. Tucker.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolna
Josiah W. Bailey
F. M. Simmons
Senate
Bailey
Alfred E. Smith
Simmons
Thomas L. Estep
Alleghany County
Estep
George M. Pritchard
Asheville
George FE. Butler
Clinton
Grady Dorsett
Wake Forest
Irvin B. Tucker
Whiteville
Senator Simmons
Claude Kitchen
Farm work pay in North Carolina high schools
In 119 high schools offering vocational agriculture supervised practice earned 1,090,420.33 dollars last year. Roy H. Thomas, North Carolina director of agricultural education, said 4,025 farm boys attended school regularly and 4,179 adult pupils enrolled in evening classes.
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Raleigh
N. C
Roy H. Thomas
North Carolina
Somerset man shot after 15 mile chase in Minnesota
Shiner Joseph La Mire, 22, of Wisconsin, was shot three times in the back during a 15 mile police chase in Minneapolis. Officer John Hofdahl shot him after the suspect fled. Three kegs of alleged moonshine were found in La Mire’s car.
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Minneapolis
Joseph la Mire
Somerset
Wis
John Hofdahl
Very Close Vote Seen On Tariff
Washington June 7 P Conceding opposition the majority of doubtful votes Senate Republicans today figured with all Senators accounted for the Tariff Bill would pass the Senate next week by 49 to 47. Absent voters could shift the result and Vice President Curtis would not need to break a tie. Pennsylvania senators Grundy and Reed were pivotal with Grundy deemed most doubtful. Reed warned the bill might die and said he would not shed tears if it did. Continued on page six.
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Stock prices collapse on New York Stock Exchange
Prices on the New York Stock Exchange plunge to early May lows amid heavy selling. About 45 issues hit new yearly minimums, including U S Steel, with total volume near 2.25 million shares. U S Steel fell to 145.25 while several major issues dropped 3 to 6 dollars and others 8 to 10 dollars.
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Polish currency adoption proposed for Danzig port
Proposal to adopt Polish currency in the Free City of Danzig aims to cut port operating costs and streamline trade. Local officials weigh benefits and potential impacts on pricing and transactions between shippers and carriers.
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Robertson Repeal Plan Favored by Former Governor
Oklahoma City June 7 former governor J B A Robertson announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States senator. He urged repealing the 18th amendment and the Volstead act and replacing them with government liquor controls modeled on Sweden or Canada, saying the change serves true temperance and would end bootlegger blocks and near-home breweries.
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Oklahoma City
J. B. A. Robertson
United States
Virginia Weather Report Slightly Warmer With Cloudy Skies
Reading taken at 6 30 p m for the preceding 24 hours shows cloudy skies in Virginia with a slow rise in temperature. High yesterday was 30 and low 50 with no rain on the date. compare to 87 and 57 last year. Readings by C L Bunn of the U S W O.
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Prospect of action on Cannon looming in Senate panel
Washington June 7 AP A proposal to discipline Bishop Cannon Jr for defying the senate lobby committee to answer questions about his 1938 anti Smith activities appeared in prospect for next week but fate remained uncertain. With committee members evenly divided on Cannon’s right to refuse to answer, indications pointed to a one vote margin. Caraway’s procedure for handling Cannon’s walk out was in abeyance pending his return from Arkansas. Borah, Walsh, Blaine debate who has the power while Borah’s view remains unreported.
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Senate
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Wisconsin
Dixie Cities Grow as Census Figures Rise
ATLANTA AP Dixie says the south adds weight to the national picture with more than seven cities above 250,000, aided by Atlanta's boroughs and new suburbs. New Orleans and Louisville likely top 400,000 and 300,000 respectively, while early 1930 returns push five new southern cities past 100,000 including Tampa Jacksonville Chattanooga Miami Knoxville and El Paso.
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Brock Bill Passes Senate Bridge Plan for Duck River
In Washington on June 5 the senate passed a Brock bill to regaire a bridge across Duck river on the Nashville Centerville road in Hickman county Tennessee and sent it to the house for action.
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Hickman County
Tennessee
Reunion Spurs Confederate History Efforts at Biloxi Meet
More than 3,000 veterans gathered in Biloxi as the 40th Confederate veterans reunion spurred plans with the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Confederate Memorial Association. Proposals include a memorial library at the Davis Homestead, funding for monuments, and a women’s association endowing a Richmond widows’ home. Officials foresee future gatherings in Montgomery and potential joint events with Union veterans only via federal action.
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Ala
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Richmond
Johnson Demands Navy Pact Notes Amid Senate Clash
Senator Johnson California Republican disputes Hoovers stance on releasing notes tied to the London naval conference. He asserts the senate must review treaty documents and questions Secretary Stimson's Washington comparison, signaling possible delays to pact ratification. Chairman Borah plans to convene the committee Monday.
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