Smith Smith Smith Rivalry Shapes North Carolina Democratic Rally
Raleigh April 17 The Smith for President movement in North Carolina faces internal strains as factions debate allegiance to Smith and the so called Simmons Machine. While some fear a party split, others expect unity before the June 12 state convention as anti Smith leaders signal willingness to back him if nominated. Governor McLean hosts Smith supporters, signaling shifting strategy to avoid open conflict.
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Raleigh
Simmons Machine
al Smith
North Carolina
Smith
Democratic Party
O'H. Laughinghouse
A. W. McLean
George Gordon Battle
Mr. Battle
Burkhart School Commencement Near Lexington Closes Year
The Burkhart school near Lexington held its commencement exercises signaling a successful year. Prof. C. M. Yokely led the term with Miss Clara Tayloe and Miss Lula Williams assisting as teachers. Athletic events highlighted the closing program.
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Lexington
Burkhart School
C. M. Yokeley
Route 1
Clara Tayloe
Lula Williams
Wallace Files Candidacy for Seventh District Senator
Morehead City April 16 Charles S. Wallace announces his candidacy for Senator from the seventh judicial district as a Democrat. He previously said he would not run for Lieutenant Governor.
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Morehead City
N. C
Charles
Wallace
Seventh Judicial District
Secretary Hoover’s flood relief drive and reforms
In 1927 Hoover directed relief for the Mississippi flood, coordinating airplanes, supplies, troops, Red Cross and engineers. He ordered camps, vaccines, livestock support, and seed distribution, then mapped post flood recovery. The piece praises his efficiency and notes his rising political profile as a presidential candidate.
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Washington
Mississippi Valley
Gulf
States
Lgion
Red Cross
Army
Hoover
Memphis
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Mississippi Delta
Mississippi
Arkansas
Mistah Lowden
Department of Commerce
America
United States
Commercce
Cosmopolitan Club
Herbert Hoover
Davidson County school superintendents tour Maryland
Prof. F. G. Hasty, Davidson county rural schools superintendent, led a group of county superintendents on a motor trip to Maryland. They will inspect Maryland counties and visit various schools as part of the tour.
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Lexington
5. G. Hasty
Davidson County
Maryland
Bankers See Little Risk to Business in Presidential Race
A16 member panel from the American Bankers Association meeting in Augusta Ga report that major bankers foresee no threat to prosperity from Hoover or Smith or the 1928 election. They emphasize the stock market boom and reduced political influence since the Federal Reserve Act, with only minimal fear of later crop years and policy shifts.
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Hoover
Washington
United States
Executive Council
American Bankers Association
Augusta
Smith
Thomas R. Preston
Chattanooga
American Bankeers Association
W. R. Morehouse
Los Angeles
Rome C. Stephenson
South Bend
Ind
Congress
Eight North Carolina cities reach 10 000 population mark
Raleigh April 17 Eight North Carolina cities have reached or passed the 10 000 population class with four in the east and four in the west. Andrew Joyner state insurance department statistician notes the east is growing as well as the Piedmont. The list includes Fayetteville Concord Burlington Statesville Elizabeth City Kingston Greenville and Shelby.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Andrew Joyney
State Insurance Department
East
Piedmont
Fayetteville
Concord
Burlington
Statesville
Elizabeth City
Kinston
Greenville
Shelby
Joyner
Thomasville
Albemarle
Henderson
Hendersonville
Lexington
Washington
Monroe
Lexington High Debaters Prep for State Final in Chapel Hill
Lexington high school entered the state triangular debates with Gladys Shuford and Ernest Staples. It was the only Davidson county school in the Lexington Concord Statesville trio, and teams are practicing for the final rounds at Chapel Hill.
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Lexington
Lexington High School
Chapel Hill
Gladys Shuford
Ernest Staples
Davidson County
Concord
Statesville
Crocodile’s Longevity Cited At 300 Years In The Wild
A natural history note states crocodiles in their native habitats can live as long as three centuries. Researchers cite biology and ecosystem factors influencing extreme longevity in these reptiles.
Tong Name Misinterpreted as Partor in Chinese Groups
A reference notes that the term Tong applied to Chinese organizations is misread, with the literal interpretation presented as "'partor" in some sources. The remark highlights how language and naming can mislead about organizational identity.
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Partor
Connecticut suit against state stirs concern over bonds
Connecticut seeks Supreme Court permission to sue North Carolina over carpet bagger bonds and is weighing whether to fight the suit or let the courts decide their validity. Governor McLean and Attorney General Brummit consult with U S senators while awaiting the Court’s stance.
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North
Wiating
States Supreme Court
Connecticut
A. W. McLean
Washington
Simmons
Overman
United States Supreme Court
North Carolina
McLean
Supreme
Republic of Cuba
Supreme Court
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W. T. Less
George P. Pell
State Corporation Commission
John G. Dawson
State Executive Committee
Senate
John Krause
Kahn Tailoring Co
Indianapolis
Indiana
Cannon-Fetzer
Enterprise
NEA
Robert Talley
NEA Service
Goi
Secretary of War
Dwight Davis
Robert M. Lynn
Joseph D. Leitch
War Department
Leitch
MebLean
Washton
Sorce
Ryle
City Fuel CO
Chas. F. Blake
West High St
California
Camel City Coach Co
High Point
Greensboro
Winston
Union Station
Merita
American Bakeries Company
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