Sales Tax Emerges as Key Issue in North Carolina Senate Race
The North Carolina Democratic primary for U S Senate centers on tax policy as Cameron Morrison faces Tom Bowie, Robert Reynolds, and Frank Grist. Bowie vows to push tax relief and real estate revaluation while others back or oppose a luxury or general sales tax, shaping a heated, multi candidate contest.
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Raleigh
United States Senate
Cameron Morrison
Tom Bowie
Robert R. Reynolds
Frank D. Grist
Bowie
Morrison
Tam
Cam
North Carolina
Congress
United States
Francis Clarkson
Mecklenburg County
Senate
Senator Clarkson
Heriot Clarkson
State Supreme Court
Clarkson
North Carolina General Assembly
General Assembly
R. T. Fountain
Josephus Daniels
Dennis G. Brummitt
B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
A. J. Maxwell
Reynolds
Grist
Tom
Bob
Frank
Demand for hard woods grows in floor finishes
Hard woods like oak maple birch and beech are more in demand for house flooring than soft woods due to even wear durability and better finish. A pilot balloon over the Fairbanks weather station was seen moving at 547 miles per hour at 14 miles altitude.
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Weather Bureau
Fairbanks
Alaska
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Resources
Pleasant Ride for Passengers with Native Guides in Hawaii
Train service from Hilo along the coast has boosted passenger traffic after officials added a crew of native girls. They entertain by dancing, singing, and playing instruments during the voyage and perform on a track-side platform at journey’s end.
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NEA
Hilo
Hawaii
Baucom Promoted To Lead State Weights and Measures
C D Baucom named State Superintendent of Weights and Measures in North Carolina, expanding the division with two new inspectors. The move aims to ensure accurate bread, meat, ice, coal, and fuel weights, with bakers stamping loaf weights and ice dealers certifying weights on delivery. The division will inspect scales before sale to merchants, enforcing full measures statewide.
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State Department of Agriculture
Baucom
W. A. Graham
Mig Hae
Division of Weights and Measures
Weights and Measures Law Reforms Increase State Regulation
The 1929 shift imposed a license tax on weighing device manufacturers and distributors, but enforcement lagged through 1931. A 1931 general assembly change placed the division on an appropriation basis and granted the superintendent broader enforcement powers. The revised statute aims to deliver greater returns to the public from the law.
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Department of Revenue
Department of Agriculture
General Assembly
Deep River Bible Class Plans Picnic After Meeting
The Deep River Adult Bible class met with new president Ed Thornton and voted to hold a class picnic on the last Saturday afternoon. Rev. Waldo Woody preached a helpful sermon during Sunday services. Evelyn Goodson, now of Salisbury, visited from Deep River before returning home.
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Ed Thornton
C. L. Jackson
Waldo Woody
Deep River
Evelyn Goodson
Salisbury
Deep River Community
H. C. Briggs
High Point
Local residents note recoveries after illness siege
Mrs. Cecil Lowe resumes visiting after long confinement to home due to sickness. Gattis Foster remains bedridden and unwell.
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Sir Walter Hatel
J. C. Baskerwill
High Point Ice and Coal CO
West Broad
Piedmont Building & Loan Association
W. C. Idol
Sec
Treas
Pennsylvania
J. C. Price
Cloverdale
Staer
Deep River News
Mrs. T. J. Jones
Bundy’s Chapel
Philip Jackson
Mr. and Co. L. Jackson
J. E. Copple
Baltimore
Gladys
Gattis Foster
F.C.B. Detroit
Detroit
Ford Finance
Universal Credit Company
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