Sterilization Law Proves Effective in North Carolina
Raleigh reports that since 1929 the sterilization law for mental defectives and feeble minded has led to 21 cases approved by exam boards, with 14 sterilized. Of the 21, five men and sixteen women, eight women had borne children, including a manic depressive inmate with ten offspring. most subjects were white, six were negro.
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Raleigh
R. Eugene Brown
State Board of Charities and Public Welfare
Brown
Goldsboro
New U S Cruiser Put to Sen tary type
A described group of 21 people, including inmates of county and state institutions, were noted as sexually promiscuous with cases of assaults on women. The report contrasts the individuals’ backgrounds and the social implications of their actions.
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U.S
Cigars Carried Boldly by Tampa Factory Output
In 1928 Tampa Florida produced 491000000 cigars reflecting strong manufacturing output from local cigar factories. The figure highlights the city as a major cigar center with wide distribution and economic impact.
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Tampa
Fla
Corrinne and Sue Face a Quiet Office Dilemma
Corrinne asks Sue not to tell Harry about a prior intimate moment as Sue returns to work after a kidnapping case dominates October days. The mood shifts from personal tension to workplace routine, with Jack's return and Sarah's vivid appearance signaling evolving dynamics.
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Corrinne
Sue
Harry
Humpty Dumpty
Grace
Jack
Sarah
Texas News Women Farm Team on Radio
A new radio team named Huggins and Love has formed in Texas, launched by two young women activists. They aim to cover farming news and rural affairs from a local perspective, inviting audience interaction and community reporting from Texas listeners.
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Texas News Women
Houston
Tex
Bunny Hitl Trail Shrinks Fur-Bearer Population
Migration of rabbits along the Alaska railroad district reduces the natural food of fur-bearers. The loss of this prey is cited as the cause of a scarcity of fur-bearing animals in the regions to the west.
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Seward
Alaska
Garages and Stations Clean Up Premises in Statewide Push
Greensboro April 16 A survey of more than 300 AAA service stations shows a majority voluntarily improving cleanliness and facilities. Carolina Motor club asks stations to note amenities and accept state health inspections. 59 of 63 replied favorably. Officials from the State Board of Health pledge cooperation though no current authority to inspect roadside rest rooms or small lunchrooms exists.
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Greensboro
AAA
The
Carolina Motor Club
A. M. Huggins
State Board of Health
Chas. O'H. Laughinghouse
H. E. Miller
Wilmington Druggist Found Wounded in Store
Ed M. Hardin a Wilmington druggist and member of a prominent local family was found unconscious with a bullet wound in his chest behind his store. Police believe the wound was self-inflicted or related to a personal safety issue. His wife alerted authorities after he did not return home. A pistol lay beside him and neighbors recalled hearing a single shot at midnight and steps inside for about 20 minutes, which they did not investigate.
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Wilmington
Ed M. Hardin
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Mare Island Navy Yards
San Francisco
Congress
Pacific Coast
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Public Library
High Point Enterprise
Bible Distribution
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Margery Hale
NEA Service
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