Tail light troubles and legislative musings from Greensboro
A Greensboro observer recounts a routine stop for a tail light by a state patrolman and muses on bus stop arms and driver behavior. He then covers the North Carolina High Point hydroelectric plant bill in the General Assembly, noting amendments and the pace of last minute laws. He reflects on sneaky bills and the aging public mood toward reforms and modernization.
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Ossifer
Raleigh
MacBryde
Cumberland
Forsyth
Surry
Pickens
High Point
House
Eddie Knox
Eddie
General Assembly
Allen Austin
Mussolini
Allen
North Carolina
Painted nails spark debate on women’s appearance
A writer contrasts old fashioned views with modern style noting many Capitol women show painted nails. He clarifies he means no insult to readers but questions if nail painting reflects their best, while conceding his gaze falls on redheaded women and their fashion choices.
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State Capitol
Mecca of fashions at New York World’s Fair 1939
The fair will dedicate an entire Hall of Fashion with hats jewels furs and handbags for women. Dining Around the World features Rus sian blini Albania kebabs Luxembourg desserts and more with 24 foreign restaurants including France Poulard canard and Mexico chili con carne.
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New York
Russia
Albania
Luxembourg
France
Mexico
February 1939 U S car registrations rise 36 percent
In February 1939, 55 459 new cars were registered across 24 states, up 36.07 percent from February 1938, signaling strong auto demand and recovery in the market.
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Phoenix
Farllees
Bunny
Sheers
Flaillee
Ness
Japonica
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Kaynee
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