Republicans Nominate Crawford L. James for Congress
In Canton on April 21 the eleventh district Republican convention nominated Crawford L. James, a Marion textile manufacturer, for Congress. Delegates to the national convention include Guy Hipps of Canton and Co J Harris of Dillsboro. James F. Barrett of Brevard was chosen presidential elector. State executive committee members include Walter B. Chalmers and others. George M. Pritchard gave the keynote praising Hoover while resolutions pledge loyalty to Hoover and condemn senators who opposed Lincolnton's Charles A. Jonas for district attorney.
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Canton
Crawford L. James
Marion
Guy Hipps
J. Harris
Dillsboro
James F. Barrett
Brevard
Walter B. Chalmers
McDowell County
Fred D. Hamrick
Rutherford
J. R. Lavender
Polk
William C. Meekins Henderson
Charles A. Jonas
Lincolnton
Simple German Remedy for Stomach Trouble
Ad lerika is described as a German remedy reaching the upper bowel to wash out poisons causing stomach trouble. One dose stops gas and bloating and is advertised at Eckerd's.
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Eckerd’s
Adyv
Reno Mayor Opposes Wet Plank at GOP Convention
Reno mayor Robert s a leader of open town advocates told a republican county convention he opposed adopting a wet plank at the national convention. He argued republicans would align with western supporters to help Hoover win and urged Democrats to debate wet and dry issues while Republicans stay quiet and prevail.
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Reno
Nev
BE. Roberts
Hoover
Remaiks
Roberts
Detroit Public Library Caps Fees for Ink and Reference Tools
The Detroit Public Library imposes a one-cent per fill charge for ink and sets rates of 25 cents per hour for dictionaries and 50 cents per hour for city directories to use on site. The move aims to cover material costs.
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Detroit
Forged check sparks a handwriting mystery in Margery Al
Arnold Page reveals a forged check to Sue with a suspicious signature. Ruth suggests using a handwriting expert to compare samples from Sue and another writing. Sue and Page plan a town visit for expert analysis and dinner. The duo discuss insurance and time management while considering the job offer.
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Arnold Page
Sue
Ruth
Page
Sally
Ruth Chooses Job Quietly After Quiet Debate
Sue suggests Ruth for a secretary but Ruth declines citing inexperience and two-finger typing. Arnold Page appears cautious about employ ment while Ruth and Sue inspect Sally's torn handwriting to verify authorship as they prepare to move forward.
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Sue
Ruth
Arnold Page
Arthur Page
Sally
March Auto Fatalities and Injuries Reach 183 Total
In March automobiles killed 45 people and wounded 384 in 268 accidents, raising 1932 year totals to 138 killed and 1,? injured. Reckless driving and speeding chiefly caused fatalities with 10 and 12 deaths respectively, while eight children were killed playing on streets and 16 pedestrians died in March traffic incidents.
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Harris
Finnish Ship Launched by Eriksberg Dock Yard
Finland's largest ship, the 407 foot motor vessel with 9,830 ton capacity and ice breaking power, was launched at Eriksberg Dock Yard in Gottenburg. It will operate between Finnish and Mexican ports. About 300000 residents inhabit Vienna's chain apartments built by the municipality. Scotland anticipates a return of women's short skirts.
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Gottenburg
Sweden
Finland
Eriksberg Dock Yard
Evil effects of constipation prompt relief with Thedford's Black Draught
A local notice urges bowel health to prevent poisons from harming the body and endorses Thedford's Black Draught for relief. A Cairo Illinois reader, Mrs. LeRoy Brack, reports her mother used it for sour stomach and gas, noting several nightly doses made her feel renewed and dependable.
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Thedford
LeRoy Brack
Poplar St
Cairo
Ill
Manning to lead North Carolina Medical Society
Dr. I H Manning of the University of North Carolina medical school becomes president elect as the North Carolina Medical Society closes its annual convention in Winston Salem Dr John B Wright of Raleigh is the current president Other officers include Dr J R McCracken Waynesville Dr W J Suter Weldon Vernon S Caviness Raleigh and delegates M L Stevens Asheville J K Pepper Winston Salem T W M Long Roanoke Rapids with alternates H A Royster and Dr Q Myers Charlotte Significance lies in year-ahead leadership and listed officers and delegates.
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Winston-Salem
I. H. Manning
University of North Carolina Medical School
North Carolina Medical Society
John B. Wright
Raleigh
J. R. McCracken
Waynesville
W. J. Suter
Weldon
Vernons
Two Thousand London Taxpayers Sign Instalment Promise
In London 2000 taxpayers in the financial district agreed to pay income tax in three monthly instalments. 1999 fulfilled their promises while one failed to pay. It marked the first use of instalment payments for income tax previously due in full on January 1 or within three weeks.
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London
Former Air Chief Urges Increased Aviation Force
DETROIT AP Major General James E Fechet former head of the U S Army Air Corps calls for a tenfold increase in U S air power arguing existing military and commercial aviation cannot absorb aircraft engines and accessories quickly enough to meet wartime needs and ensure national defense.
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Detroit
America
James E. Fechet
United States Army Air Corps
Fechet
Explorer Praises Camel as Surveying Aid
Stockholm dispatch reports explorer Sven Hedin extols the camel as the best aid for surveying desert regions of Asia. He describes using only a compass, watch, measuring tape, paper, pencil, and his camel to map 18,000 miles of largely unexplored terrain.
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Stockholm
Asai
Sven Hedin
Bride Weds in Ruins of Twrewyn Church Cardigan Wales
A couple married recently in the ruins of the ancient Twrewyn Church in Cardigan Wales. The ceremony marked by its historic setting reflects a simple, intimate nuptial moment captured in local notices.
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Callor
Twrewyn Cardigan
Wales
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