County policy shift urged on Guilford spending
The Guilford County commissioners move to end subsidies to benevolent and social groups, urged as a prudent limit on public expenditures. The editorial notes new state law and a 1868 constitution constraint on tax levies, argues the move mirrors a statewide trend toward tighter funding, and warns against repeating costly, ill advised spending.
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Guilford
Enterprise
North Carolina
Guilford County
Bold Party Debate Shapes Prohibition Stance In 1922
The Democratic Party faces a fierce dispute over prohibition policy in 1922. The issue should be decided by a party committee vote rather than a single leader, ensuring a representative slate of delegates from across states. Party unity depends on a fair, majority-driven process rather than top-down dictates.
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Democratic Party
Raskob
Debated paths of national policy and NC education
The piece argues for broad citizen input on Prohibition and economic reform, criticizes Southern Democratic stance, and warns against education budget cuts. It emphasizes investing in North Carolina’s people through education, consolidation decisions for universities, and road building tied to skilled, productive citizens.
Surtax lives on in senate as recapture provision debated
The tax commission proposed a 15 percent surtax on net profits over ten percent of value for public service firms like Duke Power. It faced repeated House defeats yet revived in the Senate. Supporters call it fair to raise state revenue when rate fixers fail. critics warn it taxes efficiency and harms small utilities. The provision remains alive today.
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Tax Commission
Baggett
Senate
House
Finance Committee
White of Robeson
Duke Power Company
North Carolina
Chances to Cut Costs in Education
The state legislature in Raleigh is pressed to reduce public education costs without harming schools and colleges. Officials say cuts may be possible without major harm if kept moderate, though actions will depend on legislative decisions and proposals.
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North Carolina
Winthrop College
Ireland
Raleigh
Courtesy in Traffic and the Consequences of Selfishness
An Illinois criminologist links conceit to numerous auto accidents and urges courtesy on the highways as a key to reducing fatalities. The piece argues that respect for others’ rights, not just skill, underpins safer driving and questions punitive policy moves like state-based convict flights.
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Paul Schroeder
Illinois
Midwest Safety Conference
Murray
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Newspaper Terms and a Harpist In A New York Evening
A playful overview of newspaper jargon with terms like by line bulletin bulldog and lead notes, followed by a profile of Steffy Goldner the harpist in the CBS Dutch Masters program who studied under Vicki Baum and is linked to Joseph Schildkraut and the New York Philharmonic.
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Richard Barthelmess
Yale Daily News
Daily Tar
U. S
Irving
Cobb
Steffy Goldner
CBS
Franz Josef
Austria
Vicki Baum
Joseph Schildkraut
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Two Thousand Greet U S Naval Transport at Balboa Docks
Two thousand people greeted the U S Chaumont naval transport on arrival at Balboa docks from Corinto carrying American women and children refugees from quake stricken Managua.
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U.S. Naval Transport
Balboa
Canal Zone
U. S
Chaumont
Balboa Docks
Corinto
Managua
College Musicians Broadcast Concert From WPTF Raleigh
The High Point college choir glee club and orchestra will broadcast a concert from station WPTF Raleigh Friday night from 9 15 to 9 46. Professor E B Stimson will accompany and direct the program. Next Monday the group will perform in Graham High School under the Graham PTA auspices. The college musicians have broadcast widely and earned a strong reputation for quality music.
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High Point College
WPTF
Raleigh
E. B. Stimson
Stimson
Graham
Graham High School
Parent-Teacher Association
New Dodge Dealers Boost National Auto Sales
Dodge Brothers appointed one hundred ten new dealers from January through March. Located nationwide, they reflect rising public confidence in motor cars since the year began and the popularity of the New Dodge Sixes and Eights introduced in January. The sales upturn appears widespread, signaling a revival in confidence and prosperity driven by leading manufacturers.
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Dodge Brothers
United States
Dodge
Charlie Chaplin at Westminister hunt in Saint Seans
Charlie Chaplin attended a hunt at the estates of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster in Saint Seans France as guest of honor. He swapped his black derby and cane for a huntsman's cap riding crop and a bright red suit, making him barely recognizable.
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Charlie Chaplin
Duke and Duchess of Westminister
Saint Seans
France
Christian Science Sunday Lesson Text and Citations
The April 5 Christian Science lesson titled Unreality centers on I Corinthians 4 18 and Colossians 3 1 with the Golden Text: The things which are seen are temporal but the things which are not seen are eternal. The lesson includes a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy on Resurrection as spiritualization of thought and immortality, page 693.
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Christ
Scientist
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Planes Plant Trees in Hawaii Forest Drive
Airplanes aid in planting forests across Hawaii according to the forestry service. More than 298 650 trees of 147 varieties have been planted by distributing seed from planes.
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Honolulu
Territory of
Hawaii
Forestry Service
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