Woman’s Fight Keeps Captain Honest in Liquor Run
In New Orleans a plainclothes inspector learns Captain Jim Turner of the Marie Louise ran a Belize cargo of whiskey. Turner’s wife Marie Louise informs, turning the sting. Turner helps the officers uncover a cache at Pointe de la Hache. The operation ends with Turner protected and bootleggers exposed.
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Washington
Enforcement
Jim Turner
Marie Louise
New Orleans
Captain Turner
Inspector Davis
Marie
Louise
British Honduras
Jim
Customs
Davis
Belize
Turner
Mississippi
Pointe de la Hache
Akron survivor Moody Erwin recalls sea crash rescue
Moody Erwin, an enlisted man, recounts how he and three others clung to a helium tank after the Akron capsized in a violent Jersey coast storm. He describes the freezing water, cramping muscles, and being pulled from the sea by the Phoebus lifeboats, along with other survivors Copeland Deal Rutan and Lt. Commander Wiley.
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New York
Akron
Jersey
Moody Erwin
Deal
Copeland
Robert W. Copeland
Phoebus
Lucien Rutan
Rutan
Erwin
Washington
H. V. Wiley
Navy
Five Hurt When School Bus Hit In Robeson County
Five persons were injured none seriously when a Robeson county school bus was struck from the rear by an automobile.
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Lumberton
Robeson County
Box huckleberry plant spans 100 acres in a low mat
The box huckleberry is believed to be the world's largest plant. A single shrub can cover about 100 acres in a flat mat while growing to a height of roughly six inches.
Administrator's Notice for Nelile Jackson Estate
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Nelile Jackson deceased, the executor invites claims against the estate. The filing details reference a docket 47-14-21-26,5 and the administrator will settle debts and distribute remaining assets according to law.
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Nelile Jackson
Tomorrow The Adventures of Two Federal Officers
Two federal agents aboard a rum boat off Florida undertake covert operations to intercept illicit cargo. The carriers face pursuit as investigators pursue a lead across maritime waters and coastlines.
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Florida
Senator Corey Acquitted in Federal Court
Senator Arthur B. Corey of Pitt county was found not guilty by a federal jury of accepting excess fees for legal aid in veterans compensation cases. The government used several witnesses, including Jesse Williams of Greenville, who testified a $376 check to him was cashed for him by Corey with Williams receiving under $300. Defense witnesses said Corey took only small fees between $1 and $5 for his services.
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Washington
Arthur B. Corey
Pitt County
Jesse William
Greenville
Corey
Williams
University Holds Annual Election
CHAPEL HILL April 7 Harper Barnes of Lillington and A I Cate of Greensboro will run in a second election for student body presidency after no candidate won a majority. A runoff between Mary Frances Parker of Goldsboro and E C Daniel of Zebulon will decide the Carolina magazine editor.
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Chapel Hill
Harper Barnes
Lillington
Cate
Greensboro
University of North Carolina
Mary Frances Parker
Goldsboro
E C. Daniel
Zebulon
Carolina Magazine
Claiborn Carr
Woodmere
N. Y
Wilson County Commission Cuts Real Estate Tax Valuation
Wilson county commissioners ordered a fifty percent reduction in the tax book valuation of real estate, affecting property assessments across the county. The move aims to ease tax burden on property owners and adjust levy projections for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Wilson
Wilson County
Navy seeks 230 million building fund for ships
Secretary Swanson told the House naval committee the department would be glad to have 230 million dollars appropriated for ship construction. The plan proposes 20 destroyers, four submarines, four six inch gun cruisers and two aircraft carriers with spending at 40 to 50 million per year. The full board may adjust ship counts after studying London treaty limits and possible policy updates. The Akron disaster was noted but not discussed in detail.
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Washington
Swanson
House Naval Committee
Representative Vinson
Navy Department
Naval Board
General Board
Akron
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Chesterfield
United States Patent Office
United States
Lecerry & Miuas Tosacco Co
Shesterfield
Coast Guard
Mississippi Delta
Marie Louise Turner
Ferdinand Pecora
Specia
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Harriman National Bank and Trust Company
George Z. Medalie
U. S
Department of Justice
Tank
University
A. G. Ivey
Rocky Mount
Buccaneer
Alex Andrews
Raleigh
Lee Greer
Wilmington
David MacCachren
Charlotte
Athletic Association
Bergil Weathers
Shelby
Stuart Aitken
Russell Mickle
Aod
National Biscuit Company
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