Charlotte Lawyer May Enter Rag for Congress Seat
F Marion Redd prominent lawyer and former Charlotte mayor may seek Congress at large in 1932 if North Carolina gains the extra seat after the 1930 census. In Raleigh he declined to confirm plans but indicated interest and noted his strong statewide recognition and prior mayoral victory. He praised Governor Gardner's administration amid drought and social tensions.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
General Assembly
Redd
Raleigh
Congress
Onslow County
University of North Carolina
Gardner
Brigham Young Publishes Celestial Marriage Doctrine 1858
Mormon leader Brigham Young releases the doctrine of celestial marriage in 1858, shaping early church practice and triggering debate over polygamy within the Utah territory United States.
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Brigham Young
Skyscraper Concept Drawn by Francis Keally for 1960s
Francis Keally, New York architect, envisions a half mile high skyscraper style for 1960. The design houses more than 20 000 workers with garage space civic center offices and apartments. The top level would be 20 degrees cooler than the first floor and office employees would rest and lunch in the civic center on the second level while the first level serves as parking.
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NEA
New York Bureau
Civic Center
Francis Keally
New York
Bright Bits and Rural Tales From North Carolina
Chronicle of short quirky items from across North Carolina. Coroner Baker fined for failing to appear. Tobacco planter Lancaster touts seven foot ten inch stalks for seed. Three dry agents expose aqua pura as water haul. Dillon Mode buried after lightning strike. Tale of Pare Liles and children traveling to Greensboro by train.
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Kinston
N. C
Fourth man sought in alleged plot to assassinate governor
Jacksonville, Aug. 20. Duval county authorities search for a fourth man in a conspiracy to kill Governor Doyle E. Carlton. Sheriff Cahoon refused to discuss details before a Monday preliminary hearing. Vincent C. Giblin, Scarface Al Capone’s Miami lawyer, said Capone not connected. Giblin was arrested with Fred O. Eberhardt and Frank Ralls. Giblin released after questioning. Eberhardt, Ralls, and Harry Halsema remain free on bond, denying any plot.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Duval County
Doyle E. Carlton
W. B. Cahoon
Vincent C. Giblin
Miami
Scarface al’’ Capone
Durham police recover most stolen autos this year
Durham police report that from January 1 to August 16, 217 cars were stolen and 200 were recovered. In August 14 cars were stolen and 14 were recovered, with recoveries located in Winston-Salem Raleigh and Durham.
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Durham Police
Durham
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Durham County
Chicago’s Baby Row Settled By Exchange
The Watkins and Bamberger babies were exchanged after authorities confirmed mis marked clothing caused the switch. Dr. Arnold Kegel oversaw the handover as both families expressed relief and vowed to pursue court questions on parentage.
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Chicago
Watkins
Bamberger
Charles Bamberger
Watkinses
Arnold Kegel
Bambergers
Kegel
Radio Controlled Destroyers To Be Used as Naval Targets
Washington reports three scarred destroyers to serve as perpetual targets for battleship main guns. The Stoddert, ten years in service, will be first to receive radio control allowing crewless maneuvers while gunners fire target ammunition that causes holes without explosive blasts. Two additional obsolete destroyers will be chosen later from wartime losses.
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Washington
Navy tests plan moving targets and bombing trials
The report describes destroyer targets to be towed and patched when damaged, two other destroyers to be stationary targets for bombing tests, and the dismantling of such vessels at sea. Airplanes would drop bombs to compare effectiveness between 30-pound and 116-pound bombs, with Utah to be radio controlled as a moving target under the London naval treaty.
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Marcus
Utah
United States
Northwestern student sues horse in milk wagon crash
Evanston Illinois August 20 A Northwestern University student William O Keefe claims a milk wagon horse he struck is alive and not dead He faces fifty dollar bail as authorities await the horse s injuries and potential recovery or not.
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Evanston
Ill
William O'Keefe
O'Keefe
Northwestern University
O’keefe
American fish meal praised as livestock feed in Germany
American fish meal is highly regarded as a livestock feed in Germany especially for hogs and poultry indicating strong trade value and dietary use across German farms and feed stores.
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Berlin
Germany
Bar Association to Ballot on Prohibition
The American Bar association opens its fifty third convention with the executive committee refusing to withdraw a national policy referendum on repealing the 18th amendment. President Henry Upson Sims leads proceedings as opponents threaten to push the issue to the floor. The two question referendum was mailed to 30 000 members with separate reply envelopes. results depend on the first vote.
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Chicago
American Bar Association
Henry Upson Sims
Bar Association
Executive Committee
Yesterdy
Fire Drill School to Be Continued by NC Firemen
Morehead City announces continuation of the state drill school with classes to be held next in Durham. Sherwood Brockwell state fire marshal will lead with North Carolina instructors. J C B Ehringhaus of Elizabeth City addressed the convention. He cited that eight million dollars is saved annually in fire losses and lower insurance rates due to firefighters’ efficiency.
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Morehead City
N. C
North Carolina Firemen’s Association
Durham
Sherwood Brockwell
North Carolina
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
Ehringhaus
New Notaries Commissioned by Governor Gardner
New notaries public commissioned at Gov. O. Max Gardner’s offices include Jesse Barbour of Benson, Waverly R. Lassiter of Moncure, Launch PD. McKinnon of Laurinburg, and Charles A. Shoffner of Climax.
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Raleigh
O. Max Gardner
Jesse Barbour
Benson
Waverly R. Lassiter
Moncure
Launch PD
Pheasant Eggs Distributed to Kansas Farmers
Two thousand pheasant eggs have been distributed to Kansas tarmers to restock rural habitats and boost game production across the state. Local agricultural officials say the program aims to support wildlife and provide hunting opportunities in coming seasons.
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Kansas
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