Taxpayers League convention calls for local reform
Gardner told a Raleigh convention with 44 counties represented that tax growth mostly burden falls on counties and cities. He noted state debt cut by three million while local debts dropped 2.5 million, urging cautious spending and debt reduction as NC public finance focus. A. J. Maxwell to speak.
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McLean
Taxpayers’ League
Raleigh
Boards of Commissioners
A. J. Maxwell
Gardner
North Carolina
Pint of Contraband in Judge Sinclair's Baggage
A Williamston man confesses planting a pint of whiskey in Judge N A Sinclair's traveling bag during a highway stop by a prohibition officer. The incident appears to be a frame up or prank, with the judge claiming ignorance of the liquor. The piece also discusses motion picture ethics and the Hays code as society debates decency and film influence.
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N. A. Sinclair
Williamston
Sinclair
Hays
Ehringhaus Emerges as Courageous Candidate for NC Governor
J C K Ehringhaus of Elizabeth City appears as a bold gubernatorial hopeful. In Durham he speaks openly on taxation and chain stores, urging a state-wide approach where agriculture and manufacturing share burdens. He cautions against nostrums and quacks while outlining a joint path for NC's economy.
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J. C. K. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
Lere
Ehainghaus
Durham
Aviation and the press fairness prompt aviation story
Charles A. Rheinstrom of the Thompson Aeronautical Corporation credits newspapers for building public air mindedness and notes the press aided Lindbergh’s Paris flight by rapidly and accurately reporting aviation news. He urges openness between airlines and reporters to improve factual reporting.
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Charles A. Rheinstrom
Thompson Aeronautical Corporation
Cleveland
Detroit
Rheinstrom
Lindbergh
Paris
New Ethical Code for Motion Pictures Promises Higher Standards
The industry unveils a code curbing sensational crime depictions and indecent content. It aims to preserve marriage sanctity, limit brutality, and keep religion respected while stressing audience sensitivity and honest reporting on aviation accidents. The move draws praise for Will Hays and the M P P D A.
House Set to Vote on Tariff Items in Conference
Washington April 1 The House Rules Committee approved a rule to send the tariff bill to conference with the Senate but did not address yesterday’s understanding that the House would vote on sugar lumber cement and shingles rates before final settlement. Representative Tilson signaled the agreement should be honored. Efforts aim to debate the rule tomorrow and appoint conferees as talks on hundreds of differences begin. Supporters expect votes to concur with Senate rates on Cuban sugar and cement duties while shingles may be freed from duty.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Senate
House
Tilson
Connecticut
Conference Committee
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The passage discusses political tactics around tax relief and gubernatorial candidacy in North Carolina. It contrasts Ehringhans urging merchants to avoid political quackery with another candidate promising legislative destruction, noting the courage of the Elizabeth City man regardless of the outcome.
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Commonwealth
North Carolina
Ehringhans
Elizabeth City
New Orleans Race Horses Get Sun Baths
In New Orleans race track plans to treat horses with sun baths and UV rays while critics note jockeys would benefit from light more than the horses. The quip suggests awareness of light needs across racing participants.
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New Orleans
Carnera Denies Engagement To London Girl
Primo Carnera rejects reports of engagement to a London girl as speculation tied to boxing circles and public interest. The giant heavyweight’s personal life remains unclear despite media chatter surrounding marriage plans.
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Primo Carnera
London
Missing Fordham Student Found As a Cab Driver
Vicksburg Mississippi April 1 1929 a former Fordham University student Robert Emmet Boyle who disappeared in December 1928 was identified as a cab driver by Patrolman Jon Ritchie. Boyle admitted his identity and spoke of wandering through southern states after the officer compared his features with a newspaper photograph. The case had carried a $500 reward in Glen Falls.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Robert Emmett Boyle
Fordham University
Boyle
Jon Ritchie
Patrick Boyle
Glenfalls
N. Y
Ritchie
MacDonald Rules Out New British Commitments
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald told the House of Commons that Britain will not seek commitments beyond the League of Nations covenant and Locarno obligations. He noted France never asked for more, and Wedgwood Benn pressed for assurance the government would not increase liabilities in the Mediterranean without American participation.
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London
MacDonald
House of Commons
Great Britain
France
Wedgwood Benn
Mediterranean
Police Guard Ford Gates After Outbreaks
Detroit April 1 A small detachment of police was assigned to the gates of Ford Motor Company employment offices at River Rouge today to prevent a recurrence of disorders yesterday when about 3000 men gathered seeking work. Reports that the company was re updating workers brought the crowd to the gates.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
River Rouge
Glider Built by State Students First Since Kitty Hawk
A glider built entirely by North Carolina State College students and exhibited by the mechanical and aeronautical engineering departments is the first of its kind in the South since the Wright brothers Kitty Hawk flight of 1903. Professor R P Kolb notes the achievement.
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Raleigh
R. P. Kolb
South
Wright Brothers
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
North Carolina State College
Lila Jimerson Trial Adjourned in Buffalo
The trial of Lila Jimerson a consumptive Indian woman charged with aiding in the murder of Clothilde Marchand artist's wife was postponed until tomorrow due to the illness of the affiant.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lila Jimerson
Clothilde Marchand
United States Steel Marks 28th Birthday With Record Dividends
Stockholders in American corporations await a hefty payout, with about 750 million dollars in dividends due today marking the 28th anniversary of United States Steel. The forecast underscores a buoyant start to the year for investors as cash flows roll in.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Copper Nugget Bound for National Museum from Yukon Source
A 600 pound copper nugget from Husky Creek in the Coronation Gulf district of the Yukon will be transported to the national museum. The delivery uses dog sled, rail and boat routes to reach Ottawa.
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Ottawa
National Museum
Husky Creek
Coronation Gulf
Yukon
British actors forfeit money over anti German plays in New York
The will of J Hartley Manners left 500 pounds yearly for six years to the Royal Theatrical Fund to produce specified anti-German plays in London. The fund declined the bequest after an appraisal showed the arrangement was rejected.
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New York
J. Hartley Manners
Royal Theatrical Fund of London
Mabel Normand Estate Bequeaths to Mother as Lew Cody Seeks Bond
The Los Angeles actress Mabel Normand leaves $9,000 cash $35,000 in realty and $50,000 in jewelry to her mother. Her will provides for husband Lew Cody who is named administrator and states his worth at $75,000 after posting bond.
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Los Angeles
Mabel Normand
Lew Cody
Davises Solid for Davis in Carbon County Petition
James J. secretary of labor praises a nominating petition in Carbon county Pa. for Davis with room for 118 names filled by 118 Davises. An accompanying affidavit was signed by one Davis before a notary named Davis.
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Washington
Davises
Davis
James J
Secretary of Labor
Carbon County
English Explorer Violet Cressy Marcks Plans Amazon Expedition
Mrs. Violet Cressy Marcks, an English explorer, intends to depart soon for an Amazon expedition and seeks solitude in New York in the interim. She notes finding quietness is very difficult.
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New York
Violet Cressy- Marcks
Amazon River
Representative Howard Elimnated in Spelling Bee
Nebraska's Representative Howard was eliminated last Saturday night in a spelling bee after misspelling tranquility with a one letter digit. A constituent reportedly wired in that the constitution upholds him.
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Washington
Howard
Nebraska
Huston Named Again in Senate Muscle Shoals Probe
Claudis H. Huston chairman of the Republican National Committee is cited by Chester Gray of the American Farm Bureau Federation in the senate lobby committee inquiry into Muscle Shoals. Gray referenced a letter praising Huston for supporting the project and acting in his capacity.
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Washington
Claudis H. Huston
Republican National Committee
Senate Lobby Committee
Muscle Shoals
Chester Gray
American Farm Bureau Federation
Huston
Ed Dudley Takes Lead In Tourney At Forest Hills
Ed Dudley of Wilmington Del set a new competitive record with 68 three under par at Forest Hills Ricker course and led the early 54 hole finishers in the Southern Open with 220. Horton Smith of Ragston N Y held 223.
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Augusta
Ed Dudley
Wilmington
Del
Forest Hills- Ricker
Horton Smith
Ragston
N. Y
Souther California District Homestead Lands Unclaimed
A report notes 7,000,000 acres of vacant government lands in the southern California district. The figure highlights vast unsettled property and potential for development or settlement amid ongoing land policy discussions.
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Vaant
Southern
California
Knights Templars at Charleston Sesquicentennial
Twenty states and the District of Columbia attend the Knights Templars sesquicentennial celebration in Charleston. High templar dignitaries include William H. Sharp of Chicago and Leo V. Youngworth of St. Louis. The official ceremony is set for tomorrow at St. Philip's church with Bishop Henry J. Mikell of Atlanta delivering the address.
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Charleston
S. C
States
District of Columbia
Knights
Old St. Philip’s Church
Henry J. Mikell
Atlanta
Alleged Bootleggers Sued For Alienation of Affections
Mrs. Carolina Vig files a suit in Chicago Superior Court seeking 25000 from Marcel and Nan Katz. She claims the bootleggers supplied her husband Lingvald Vig with liquor for eight years, decreasing their family time and diverting his affections. The couple moved to Chicago from Minneapolis five years ago, with the Katzes following to continue the supply.
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Chicago
Superior
Carolina Vig
Marcel
Nan Katz
Lingvald Vig
Hops For Bermuda Flight Attempt Takes Off
Captain Lewis A. Vance and two companions launched from North Beach New York at 9 39 a m heading for Bermuda in a non stop flight attempt.
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Bermuda North Beach
N. Y
Lewis A. Vance
Bermuda
Distinct Progress Reported in Naval Security Talks
British naval officers announce distinct progress in the past 24 hours toward a security factory and Greater France, as Tokyo government meets in Tokyo to discuss outcomes. Premier Hamaguchi and Foreign Minister Baro push for an agreement with Matsudaira to set tonnage figures and address reservations. After adjournment, the cabinet holds a four hour session and Hamaguchi visits the imperial palace to seek Hirohito's sanction for the final decision. Cables soon carry instructions to London.
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France
Tokyo
Hamaguchi
Mpi
Hirohito
London
Albemarle Man Dies of Auto Injuries in Hospital
Albemarle April 1 Martin Bowers 40 died in hospital from brain concussions after falling from an automobile on the outskirts last night. Driver Jeter Va Hoy said the car struck a gate and smoke filled the vehicle as it moved.
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Albemarle
Martin Bowers
Jeter Va Hoy Wa
Jowers
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