Scotland Yard contrasted with American crime in 1920s view
The Charlotte Observer cites London homicide rates and Scotland Yard’s crime solving methods to argue American police procedures are lax. It notes London had 18 murders for a population of over 7.4 million versus higher counts in New York Chicago and Detroit. It advocates rapid trials and conviction to deter crime and urges America to adopt similar measures.
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Charlotte Observer
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Charlotte
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Chicago
Detroit
England
America
Ford Says Prohibition Is 99 Percent Effective
Henry Ford, a leading supporter of Prohibition, tells the Pictorial Review that the policy is 99 percent effective. He warns he could not build cars for a drink-soaked society and says fuel and booze do not mix. Ford notes factories in Canada Ireland and England amid a global push for cars regardless of local laws.
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Pictorial Review
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Detroit
United States
Canada
Ireland
England
Henry’s Public Notes Questioned as Twaddle
A speaker dismisses Henry’s public prints as twaddle and questions the value of his remarks. The remark highlights skepticism toward Henry’s statements and the quality of information released to readers.
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Henry
The Educational Work of State Police
The sixth district lieutenant reports 4021 cars stopped in July with few arrests. Drivers were warned for violations and allowed to proceed. Other districts do similar work, totaling about 40000 drivers instructed that month. The effort aims to reduce accidents as the state police operate openly in uniform.
Rapid Progress of Medical Science and City Faith
Two essays discuss medical breakthroughs and finding God in both city and country life. A Russian scientist claims an oxidation treatment may cure cancer, tested on animals with high success. Bruce Catton reflects on whether vacation in the country or life in the city shapes hope, dignity, and meaning in humanity.
Plans completed for Legion meet in Raleigh parade
Preparations are finished for the American Legion convention in Raleigh on August 26 with 35 floats and 12 bands. A 5000-plus delegation will attend. the parade will feature the gold star mothers car, a Charlotte Negro drum corps, and large floodlights for night filming.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Charlotte Negro Legionairres
Legion
Gold Star Mothers of
No Early Solution Hinted for High Point Grade Crossings
City officials focus on dangerous grade crossings in High Point. A committee will assess total crossings and safety protections, noting watchmen only during the day and the risk that after hours drivers face unprotected tracks. Temporary fixes may help, but tracks may have to be relocated.
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High Point
Knox
Lay Will Prove Expensive in Loss of Life and Traffic
A proposal to lay infrastructure upgrades will raise costs through higher fatalities and traffic congestion while increasing the overall price of the project. Officials warn the change will strain transportation and public safety budgets.
Wealth and the license to preach a million or more
A reflective column questions if vast wealth truly frees or corrupts its holder and society. It cites Henry Ford Tom Edison and Raskob arguing wealth may provoke folly and undermine purpose, asking who would work what would money itself become without incentive and how a millionaires must still labor in essential roles.
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Weath
Henry Ford
Tom Edison
Raskob
Aureate
Randolph county farmer W W Ingram dies at son's home
W W Ingram aged 84 died at his son C J Ingram’s home 1701 King street where he had lived the past 18 months Born January 19 1849 he was a member of Archdale M E church and honorary member of the Trinity council Junior Order United American Mechanics Surviving are six sons three daughters two brothers and two sisters Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at Archdale M B church Rev E M Jones officiating Burial in Mount Vernon cemetery
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Randolph County
C. J. Ingram
King Street
Rudd
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Archdale M. E. Church
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United American Mechanics
W. F
I. Ingram
High Point
S. P. Ingram
Archdale
J. A. Ingram
W. R. Ingram
Jamestown
Finley Robbins
Ida Neal
Danville
Cora Mann
Newt
John
Fanny Parrish
Ida Ingram
Trinity
Archdale M. B
E. M. Jones
Mount Vernon Cemetery
July 1938 U.S. Cotton Spindles Active Hours Report
Preliminary census figures show North Carolina with 5,900,168 active spindles in July and 6,222,928 in place, plus 1,688,296,859 active spindle hours. Tennessee led in average hours per spindle, while Alabama and Georgia also topped North Carolina. Nationwide, 34,829,022 spindles were in place and 30,395,858 operated during July with 7,744,243,369 total active hours and a 100.2 percent single shift capacity.
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Washington
North Carolina
Department of Commerce
Tennessee
South Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
United States
World’s largest library housed in Paris
The Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris is described as the world’s largest library. It contains over 1,600,000 volumes.
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Bibliotheque Nationale
Paris
Texas Voters Reject Pay Increase for Governor
For the seventh time voters in Texas decline a higher governor's pay the executive currently receives 4000 dollars per year.
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Texas
Mob Psychology Drives Security Price Fluctuations Amid Rate Hike
The New York Federal Reserve raised its rediscount rate from five to six percent triggering mass stock selling and the steepest declines in indices in hours. Bankers argued the move could curb speculation and aid the money market, while traders questioned immediate liquidity impacts and the true tightness of credit conditions.
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Claude A. Jagger
Associated Press
New York
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Commission House
Young
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Wall Street
Federal Reserve System
Aquaculture Urged For State By Official
Raleigh August 22 Pond fish farming known as aquiculture is urged by J S Hargett assistant director of the department of conservation and development as a way to use waste farm ponds for food and sport. He cites successful methods and notes up to 800 pounds of game fish per acre may be produced with natural and artificial water bodies stocked with desirable species. Small water fleas fertilized ponds and flood lights to attract insects are described as food sources for young fish.
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Raleigh
J. S. Hargett
Department of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
Hargett
Inland Fisheries Administration
Fight promoters offer bonus for mixing it up in LA
Los Angeles promoters add a sizeable bonus to the contracted purse for the winner of the preliminaries to speed up action and satisfy patrons. The plan targets viewers who dislike slow pace and want more rapid exchanges in the bouts.
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Los Angeles
Kansas Sets 40 Thousand Fund for City Police
Kansas created a 40 000 fund for city law enforcement. Ten thousand dollars have been spent while the state has collected twelve thousand in fines, indicating a net balance change.
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Kansas
Mrs Lindbergh shows skill in aviation in Hicksville flight
At Hicksville New York Mrs Lindbergh completes four hours of instruction guiding a plane solo and making landings with eight landings by a dual control craft. In New York Lieutenant Colonel Norman Jay Boots heads Roosevelt Field and plans air travel. he flies to Chicago for his wedding to Miss Louise Wardell with eight wedding guests.
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Hicksville
N. Y
Lindbergh
EW York
Norman Jay Boots
Roosevelt Field
Chicago
Louise Wardell
Reading without glasses after accident
Francis A. Sheahan, hotel manager in Elizabeth New Jersey, was injured in an automobile crash and found he could read without glasses after removing them. An expert cited precedent for eye correction following a severe blow, suggesting the accident may be a blessing in disguise.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Francis A. Sheahan
Police Commissioner uses car radio to track crooks
New York Police Commissioner Whalen aims to monitor criminal activity while on the move with a radio receiving set installed in his limousine.
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New York
Whalen
Crooks
Lynchburg Man Injured by Zoo Lion at National Park
S. T. Davis of Lynchburg Virginia climbed a fence at the National Zoo and was lacerated by a lion paw. another lion tore his trousers. He declined medical aid and left the scene. The lions were gifts to Mr and Mrs Calvin Coolidge from Johannesburg citizens and were donated to the zoo.
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Washington
S. T. Davis
Lynchburg
National Zoological Park
Calvin Coolidge
Johannesburg
Zoo
Amateur boxing card at High Street arena tonight
Local fight fans show considerable interest in a boxing show staged by the High Point Amateur Boxing Association at the High Street arena. The card features only amateur fighters and the curtain rises at 8 p.m. with a promising lineup.
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High Street Arena
High Point Amateur Boxing Association
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