Revenue bill stalls as House hemmed by tax debate
Raleigh April 15 The North Carolina House battled over the biennial revenue bill with talks of a general sales tax and exemptions for food and clothing. A looming 1933 35 deficit prompted three options including balancing the budget by trimming appropriations. A seven member sub committee pressed to find a new revenue plan while the Senate waited. Beer legalization for May first moved forward under the Waynick measure. The week also saw bank restructuring measures and news of Buster Keaton's remarriage in El Paso after his California divorce.
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J. Be, O'Keefe, JR
Associated Press
Raleigh
House
Senate
Appropriations Conference Committee
Charman R. A. Doughton
Alleghany
Waynick
North Carolina
British Book Boom Surpasses American Output Last Year
The report shows more new books published in Britain than in the United States during the previous year. It notes the shift in publishing volume and highlights the overall rise in British literary activity with publishers and authors contributing to the increase.
Chicago Teachers Parade for Back Wages Demand
Chicago teachers march through the Loop protesting unpaid back wages dating to last June. Civic leaders plan a liberty loan drive to fund school payrolls while Trustee H Wallace Caldwell works on a $50 million bond issue. About $1.7 million in checks awaited payment for a week’s work last June.
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Chicago
Loop
H. Wallace Caldwell
Terror in Havana Dismisses Valdes Leon From Post
Valdes Leon, longtime general paymaster of the Cuban treasury, was ousted after his two sons were killed by police who claimed they suspected them of anti-government terrorism. Reports said the father was taken to Principe prison as the incident unfolded. The police asserted the killings were in response to a wave of unrest in Havana.
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Valdes Leon
Principe
Havana
Ambrosio Diaz Galup
Wolf in central France devours 93, mauls 30, weighs 165 pounds
Between 1760 and 1765 a central France wolf killed 93 people and injured 30 others. The animal reportedly weighed 165 pounds. The passage also notes that young ducks have claws on their wings.
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France
Sanity hearing for Winnie Ruth Judd moves slowly in Arizona
Florence Arizona April 15 Winnie Ruth Judd 28, on trial for murder of Agnes Leroi and Hedvig Samuelson, shows outbursts tears and laughter as sanity hearing nears a potential hanging set for Friday unless declared sane. Witnesses recount moods and acts including threats to jump from a courtroom window and claims of jurors being gangsters.
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Florence, Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agnes Ann Leroi
Hedvig Samuelson
Sophie Tucker Styles In Polka Dot Ensemble Fashion
The article notes Sophie Tucker’s stylish outfit a black and white polka dot crepe suit with a lowered belt line and white yoke, a seven eighths length coat with short sleeves, white gaunt stitched in black, and a black shiny hat with white organdy. It compares her flair to Marie Dressler’s private appearances and mentions preferences for black and blue tones with white accents.
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Ty Nea
Hollywood
Silvers
Sophie Tucker
Ghe
Marie
Mixed sales tax plan eyed in North Carolina house revenue bill
Raleigh April 15 The house faces a hybrid sales tax approach as a subcommittee develops a plan balancing the budget. The measure blends general and luxury tax ideas with exemptions for bread meat flour and low cost shoes and clothing. Leaders expect passage Tuesday night as legislators aim to raise needed revenue despite opposition to broad or commodity taxes.
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J. ©. Baskervill
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh
Finance Committee
Yeaterday
R. Gregg Cherry
R. A. Coughton
House Finance Committee
California railroad uses trees as bridge over ravine
A California railroad spans a deep coastal ravine by placing its tracks on treetops. Rather than building a stone or iron bridge, workers cut back the top branches and laid timbers on the remaining tree stumps. The article notes the bridge is considered quite safe.
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California
Resolutions for Mrs. D. V. Hoskins by High Point UDC
The High Point Chapter of the U D C expresses heartfelt sympathy and honors the memory of Mrs. D V Hoskins who recently passed away. The notice notes her role as a friend and co worker and records tributes from members.
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D. V. Hoskins
High Point
Resolutions of sympathy issued by community chapter
The text records four resolutions in tribute to a deceased member. It expresses irreparable loss, directs imitation of virtues, extends sympathy to relatives, and orders copies to the family minutes and publication in the High Point Daily Enterprise. Signed by Mrs. R. K. Stewart chair, with Mrs. J. B. Welborn and Mrs. J. W. Harriss.
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High Point Daily Enterprise
R. K. Stewart
J. 8
Welborn
J. W. Harriss
Miss Zillah Smith Remembered by High Point UDC
The High Point Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy notes the death of Miss Zillah Smith, longtime charter member, expressing sorrow and stating her devoted service to God and the organization. It extols her as one of their ablest and best loved members and extends sympathy to her family.
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Zillah Smith
High Point
Miss Smith
Resolutions Honor Mrs. J. S. Welborn
Deepest sympathy expressed to the bereaved family and commended to His loving care. Resolutions order a copy to the family, one to the High Point Daily Enterprise, and recording in Chapter Minutes. Mrs. J. S. Welborn.
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High Point Daily Enterprise
R. K. Stewart
Welborn
J. W. Harriss
Mourning Notice for Beloved J E Kirkman
The Point Chapter of the U D C expresses sorrow at the loss of honorary member J E Kirkman. They note his reward in rest with his Master, extend sympathy to his family, and resolve to send a copy of the notice to the Daily Enterprise and the Chapter minutes.
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Natalie Talmadge
St. Patrick
Scotland
United States
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Ance
Chevrolet Company
Everest
Himalaya
P. F. M. Fellowes
Fellowes
Marquis of
Bowie
Watson
Nash
Boyd
Taylor
Baribaldi
Mecklenburg
Allen
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Bitter
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South Main Street
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