Upward Tendency in Wages Check ed Says A W Dickson
A W Dickson executive secretary of the National Association of Building Trades Employers writes in the April American Builder Economist that the upward wage trend has been checked and 1927 will largely hold 1926 wage levels, with only possible minor adjustments. He cites a calmer labor stance, a stabilized demand, and fewer push for a forty four hour week.
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A. W. Dickson
Natonal Association of Building Trades Employers
Dickson
American Builder- Economist
American Bond and Mortgage Company
Pittsburgh
National Association of Building Trades Employers
San Francisco
E. H. Temple, Jr
Aberthaw Company
Boston
American Bond and Mortgage Builders Economist
Williams drew gun on Chinese soldiers in Nanking
A Shanghai cablegram reported that Dr. J. E. Williams, the American killed during anti foreign attacks in Nanking last month, was slain as he drew a revolver on the threatening Chinese soldiers. Williams was vice president of Nanking University.
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New York
Shanghai
Oswald Garrison Willard
J. E. Williams
Nanking
Dr. Williams
Wake Hurricane section 1s mystery and crime tale
A Raleigh report depicts the Wake county locale known as the Hurricane era. Readers learn of Mrs Fannie Davis a 75 year old widow flogged by three men Sade Ray Otis Harrison and Gaston Jones for refusing to cook a meal. The case underscores the harsh criminal acts and the notoriety surrounding the Hurricane.
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Raleigh
Wake County
Davis
Roy Banks
Fannie Davis
Sade Ray
Otis Harrison
Gaston Jones
Jones
State Hospital
Africa
Niles O’neal
Students to plan and supervise NC State College building
Enterprise Bureau reports North Carolina State College will use student led design and supervision for a new school of science and business building. Engineering departments oversee location, specifications, heating, electrical work, and material selection with native NC products favored. Existing dormitories and other facilities will be remodeled.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Ceramic Engineering
North Carolina
Brooks
Paterson
Winston
Two Cities Vie To Host Confederate Veterans Meeting
At Tampa on April 6 the United Confederate Veterans opened its 37th annual session with a floor vote listing Little Rock Arkansas and Lexington Kentucky as only candidates for the 38th reunion host. The Little Rock delegation is reportedly backed by a $30,000 fund as posters and banners promote the bid. Voting on the 38th convention site is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
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Tampa
Fla
United Confederate Veterans
Little Rock
Ark
Lexington
Tony
Reopening of Gold Veins in North Carolina Reported
The Enterprise Bureau Raleigh April 7 The Gaston county site near Charlotte plans to reopen former veins in the Catawba river Valley part of the old slate belt. Machinery for sulfide quartz veins will be set up near the Duffy Robinson Smith Sam Beattie and McLean mines. An old report lists ore from the Duffy mine at 2388 to 1000 ounces per ton.
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the Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Weepah
Gaston County
Charlotte
H. J. Bryson
W. B. Pruett
Belmont
Catawba River
Bryson
Duffy
Robinson, Smith
Sam Beattie
McLean
Rubber gloves now come in many shades for homes
Households prize rubber gloves for hand care and ease of chores. The versatile gloves are available in a wide range of colors, making daily tasks more pleasant while protecting hands.
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Santa
General Motors
Fresh Fruits and Spring Menus Emphasize Fruit Cups
Spring menus urge replacing heavy soups with fruit cups and salads. Meals now feature fresh fruit in some form alongside vegetables to highlight seasonal produce.
Statewide high school debate finals set for Aycock Memorial cup
Secretary Rankin reports 57 schools will send two teams each to the April 14 to 16 finals at the University for the Aycock Memorial cup. The event runs with the inter scholastic track meet and tennis tournament. Debaters total may reach 228. The debated issue this year asks Congress to create a federal department of education.
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Chapel Hill
E. R. Rankin
High School Debating Union
University
Rankin
Albemarle
Altamahan-Ossipee
Asheville
Aurelian Springs
Bailey
Belwood
Beulaville
Black Creek
Bowlee
Bryson City
Bunn
Candor
Cary
Cherryville
Colfax
Cove Creek
Newell
North Brook
Old Town
Pantego
Parkton
Rich Square
Rockingham
Roxboro
Snow Hill
Southport
Sparta
Stovall
Troutman
Tryon
Union
Unionville
Vanceboro
Wilkesboro
Wilson
Wilton
Yadkinville
Conetess
Curtis-Reed
Department of Education
Pleasant Garden
Winston-Salem
Graham
Waynesville
Durham
Elizabeth City
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Helene Costelo
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Wattee
Fox News
Charmin
Cub Hightone High School
Broadway
Hoot Gibson
Denver
Raymond Griffith
Clara Bow
Esther Ralston
Round Point
Worth
North Main St
Wachovia Bank
Aygbck
Dillon Appliance CO
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