North Carolina Sales Tax Revenue Falls Short of Potential
Raleigh figures from the U. S. Commerce Department show North Carolina retail sales in 1933 at 363.2 million with about 38 percent exempt from the 3 percent tax. Exemptions cover mill machinery, gasoline, school books, secondhand goods, government and interstate sales, and other items, leaving only 214.9 million taxable and 6.57 million collected.
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Hot Summer Needs Cool Laxative Feen a Mint Ad
In the heat this ad sells a mint chewing gum Feen a Mint that delivers a tasteless laxative called polgreen. It promises refreshing flavor and gentle action to help digestion and keep you on schedule.
Major League Leaders Highlight Baseball Stat Leaders
National and American leagues list top performers in batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs stolen bases and pitching with Manush Gehringer and Gehrig among leaders in the American League and Waner Terry Ott Collins Suhr Medwick and Dean among leaders in the National League.
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Tigers
Werber
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Gehrig
Yankees
R. Johnson
Greenberg
Hases
Foxx
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Fox
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National League
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Pirates
Bill Terry
Giants
Ott
Terry
Collins
Cardinals
Allen
Phillies
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Medwick
Martin
Cuyler
Cubs
J. Dean
Schumacher
Stratosphere Explorer Risks Freeze and Sunburn
A man attempting high altitude exposure without proper shielding could die from extreme cold and suffer severe sunburn as his skin darkens under the intense solar heat.
Six holidays deemed legal nationwide across states
An official list confirms only six holidays are legally recognized across all U.S. states and territories. Government guidance notes uniform status for nationwide observance.
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United States
Direct government loans reach small manufacturers in limited relief
Washington reports that direct loans to small and medium sized firms are rising but not a cure for revival. Banks remain cautious with credit, few borrowers qualify, and open competition for NRA compliant loans continues. RFC has issued many loans but the Fed shows few in the latest tally. Loans cap at 500000 and five year maturity.
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Stanback Headache Relief Ad Claims Fast Action
An old advertisement touts Stanback as a quick relief for headaches neuralgia and muscle pains. It promotes a balanced prescription with no after effects and offers trial size ten cents and economy size twenty five cents.
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Hunger as Hitler's greatest threat, says publisher
John Stewart Bryan of The Richmond News Leader, back from Europe, warned hunger will topple Hitler sooner than any opposition. He cited Germany's "deplorable" economy, trade collapse, and winter privation as the regime's likely undoing, and criticized Nazi violence as not a world saver.
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Germany
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Richmond News- Leader
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Unusual Food Practices Persist in Some Regions
The passage notes that in parts of France peasants once ate cute as rabbits and that the practice persists in some areas. It also mentions that in China cats and dogs are pickled whole and eaten.
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China
RFC Lending Rules and Safeguards on Government Loans
The RFC is prepared to lend to sound prospects while maintaining employment, with strict monitoring of books, dividends, wages, and salary scales. Collateral, limits on pay rises, and dividend restrictions are enforced, and borrowers must disclose full histories, financials, markets, orders, and ownership details.
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Jones
NEA
AAA Hopes To Curb Middleman's Power
Washington report notes drought could empower the AAA to curb middlemen. Debate over Agriculture Adjustment Act amendments stalled in Congress, with Byrd opposing broader powers. AAA claims amendments clarify powers to license processors and limit prices. dairies face higher costs and milk prices may rise.
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Stephen J. McDonough
Washington
AAA
Farm Administration
Byrd
D-Va
Wallace
Wrtten
Labor Department
Mountain preacher may go forth to spread gospel
Albert Teester a 39 year old rattlesnake evangelist from Cullowhee mountain plans to travel beyond his western North Carolina home to spread his faith. After a recent bite he refused medical aid and says he will only proceed if he receives a direct message from God. He has drawn radio attention and offers for revivals but has yet to decide his next move.
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Henry Lesesne
Charlotte
Preacher Teester
Teester
Richmond Club Standings Revealed
Richmond CSCS and SSS share 16 and 26 records respectively as standings show team marks with 381 total points across the season.
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Richmond
Cscs Sss
Results Yesterday From Local Scores
Yesterday results show Asheville 5 6, Richmond 1 1, Norfok 19 Wilmington 10, Charlotte 12 3, Greensboro 7 1. The report lists final tallies for five teams with percentages and standings.
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Richmond
Norfok
Wilmington
Charlotte
Greensboro
Scores From Night Baseball Cardette
Pittsburgh edged New York 3 to 2 while Cincinnati routed Brooklyn 5 to 0 and Boston defeated Chicago 15 to 3 and St. Louis beat Philadelphia 5 to 1.
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New Orleans
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Nashville
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
GAMES TODAY MATCHUPS Across the League
Cleveland plays Washington. Chicago faces Philadelphia. Detroit meets New York. St Louis travels to Boston.
Baseball scores from yesterday across major games
Detroit beat New York 9 to 7 while Cleveland defeated Washington 5 to 1. Boston won 7 to 3 over St Louis. Chicago at Philadelphia faced wet grounds with no result reported.
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New York
Boston
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
Atlanta Beats Memphis in Tight Pitch
A late display powers Atlanta to a 2 goal win over Memphis while Knoxville and New Orleans face a wet field in a separate 3 0 result. One night game highlighted the action with uneven ground testing play.
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Memphis
Chattanooga
Birmingham
KnoxVille-New Orleans
Scores From Early Baseball Action In A A Games
The American Association games produced Columbus 3 over Kansas City 1 and Milwaukee 4 over Toledo 1.
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Kansas City
Milwaukee
Toledo
Pope to Speak on Afterthoughts at Wesley Memorial
Associate pastor Pope will discuss the meaning of Mark 7 1 23 in a mid week service at Wesley Memorial church tonight. The August series explores interpretations of God's commandments with a basement session starting at 8 o'clock.
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Listen Pope
Wesley Memorial Church
Early cross as religious emblem long before Christ
The cross served as a religious symbol before the Christian era. Indians viewed it as a mystic emblem reflecting the four points of the compass.
Machine Gun Regulation Tightened for Ownership
The government moves to curb machine gun circulation with new rules requiring registration with the Internal Revenue Service by next month. From September 24 any new weapon must obtain an order, be fingerprinted, and incur a $200 tax. Transfers require IRS stamps and strict record keeping.
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Wshington
Gansters
Internal Revene
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Internal Revenue
Match Play Kicks Off at Biltmore Forest Invitational
In Asheville on August 15 the 12th annual Biltmore Forest Invitational opened with qualifying and the first 36 hole round of match play. Henry Westall of Asheville shot two rounds of 73 to lead the field while W D Fondren of Augusta and Alan Smith of Asheville posted 150s. Thad Street of Charleston and Lewis Johnson Jr of Asheville posted 151s and withdrew to enter national amateur qualifiers.
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Biltmore Forest
Henry Westall
W. D. Fondren
Augusta
Alan Smith
Charleston
Carolinas
Lewis Johnson, Jr
Fights Last Night Roundup From Cities
In San Francisco Fresno fighter Young Corbett outpointed Mickey Walker of Rumson New Jersey after ten rounds. Jersey City Steve Dudas stopped Stanley Poreda in four rounds. New York Bobby Pacpo from Los Angeles outpointed Kid Frattini of Italy over eight. Chicago Laddie Tontelli from Marseille outpointed Puggy Weinert of Chicago in eight.
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Young Corbett
Fresno
Mickey Walker
Rumson
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Jersey City
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Stanley Poreda
New York
Bobby Pacpo
Los Angeles
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Italy
Chicago
Laddie Tontelli
Marsielles
Puggy Weinert
Robert A. Bryan Dies at Home in Houston
Robert A. Bryan died at his Houston Texas home this morning at 4 o'clock. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 4 30 pm in Houston. He leaves his wife and one daughter and is survived by his sister Annie B Johnson and by E W Bryan as the remaining family member. He was born at Rocky Mount and lived in Houston for many years. He was a contractor by trade and was 72 years old.
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E. E. Bryan
Houston
Texas
Mr. Bryan
Annie B. Johnson
Fayetteville
E. W. Bryan
Hts
Rocky Mount
The Man Who Gave Rise To Boycott
In 1881 Ireland Captain Boycott, a land agent, treated tenants harshly. They refused to work for him and barred others, an incident that gave birth to the word boycott.
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Ireland
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