North Carolina Senate Accepts Revenue Bill Revisions
The North Carolina Senate approved a revised general sales tax bill after adopting essential food exemptions. The rate settled around two and two thirds percent with no tax on staple foods like flour and meat. House action pending may allow adjournment next week if the House concurs.
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Davis Proposes Global Economic Truce at Confab
Norman J H Davis announced a sweeping truce plan at the world economic conference organizing session in London Paris, urging no tariff hikes or new export subsidies. He outlined a U S backed agreement to refrain from domestic protections and dumping while talks proceed, as Sir John Simon and Davis conferred at the Foreign Office.
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Postwar conference yields progress toward debt and tariff solutions
At the White House talks with Ramsay MacDonald Edouard Herriot and Richard Bennett the United States outlined steps toward settling 11 billion in war debts and reducing trade barriers. The sessions also aimed to ease suspicions over the dollar standard and highlighted America's readiness to help preserve peace.
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German State Police Angled Into Armies Debate at Geneva
At the World Disarmament Conference France and Czechoslovakia pressed to count German state police as part of Germanys army. Germany opposed a joker clause that would value reservists as real soldiers and extend military strength. Berlin planned amendments to bar aviation limits and seek a larger navy while shielding Hitler storm troops. Roosevelt announced a one year public works program to boost employment.
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Ten killed in Cuban revolt across Oriente province
Havana April 29. Seven rebels two soldiers and the town chief of police in San Luis were killed as army forces quickly suppressed a revolt in Oriente. Reports say rural posts at Poniato and Songo were attacked with two soldiers wounded. Rebels seized arms then were driven out by forces from Palma Soriano.
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State Grange Plans Lexington Convention In September
The North Carolina State Grange executive committee announced the fifth annual state convention will be in Lexington on September 27 and 28. About 326 local Granges are expected to send representatives and entertainment will be provided at 200 farm homes in Davidson County. Sessions will be held in the auditorium and gymnasium of the Orphans Home of the Nation. Members on the executive committee include W. G. Yeager D J Lybrook and R W Pour. State Master W Kerr Scott and State Secretary William Trexler joined the meeting.
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Patrolman Arrested After Car Kills Woman in Winston-Salem
State highway patrolman I E Hunt was arrested after a patrol car pursuing another vehicle struck and fatally injuring Lottie Johnson a black woman. He was released on his own recognizance and a manslaughter charge was planned for his return. His companion F L Willard also left town and motives for the chase remained unclear.
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Forsyth County Pays April Salaries and Bonds Interest
Forsyth County disbursed April salaries to school teachers and prepared to pay other county employees on Monday. The county also discharged a $37,000 road bond interest obligation with no default or scrip issued.
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Ten Farmers Arrested After Martial Law Is Declared In Le Mars
Ten northwest Iowa farmers were arrested under martial law for alleged farm riot activity that brought national guard presence to Plymouth and Crawford counties. Soldiers with bayonets and machine guns supervised farm sales at Denison and Le Mars as prosecutors prepared hearings. Names of those arrested include John Kunkel T J Ernest John Sokolowskie Henry Reints Lawrence Shuman Frank North W H Meyer Herman Blume Fritz Blume and Walter Bandow.
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Soaring Farm Prices Bring Smile Of Cheer
Agriculture officials cheer rising farm prices as they plan rapid deployment of the administration aid program. Farmers receipts last year reached 5.143 billion dollars, down from 6.911 billion in 1931, while March exports fell to a 19 year low. Price levels rose 3 points from March 15 to April 15, and officials expect the farm bill to lift inflation with careful safeguards for consumers.
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North Carolina Begins 24 Hour Patrols To Tax Beer Trucks
Raleigh reports state highway patrol launches around the clock patrols at key entry points to ensure beer tax collection. A Charlotte wholesaler protests bootleg beer sales, seeking relief from Governor Ehringhaus, while officials discuss enforcement and permits. Maxwell notes a temporary permit waiver for in state trucks with full reporting requirements soon in force.
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Lindbergh May Testify in Means Whitaker Conspiracy Trial
The Washington Sunday Star reports official indications that Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh will testify in the Gaston B. Means and Norman T. Whitaker ransom conspiracy case. Indictments accuse the pair of defrauding Evelyn Walsh McLean of 104 000 for the Lindbergh baby return and 35 000 for reimbursement of “hot money” paid to kidnappers.
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Lola Harwood Ends Term In State Pen
Lola Harwood of Bryson City completed her embezzlement sentence from the state revenue department and said she was going home. Her father, John H. Harwood, a former superior court jurist, also received a prison sentence for mutilating court records. he finished his term last year. Both sentences were shortened by good behavior.
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Charlotte Becomes First NC City to Sell 3.2 Beer Before Legal Hour
In Charlotte on April 29 the 3.2 per cent beer began sales before the legal time despite pending state law. Police said they would not interfere as licenses were in hand and managers rushed product to shelves. Vendors reported brisk business as bottles and cases moved rapidly. Some praised the beer, while Burlington and other towns faced raids over similar purchases.
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