Special Congress Session Called Over Cotton Crisis
Governor O Max Gardner of North Carolina urged President Hoover to convene a special Congress to address the cotton crisis. He argued cotton is an international commodity, urging a unified federal policy with foreign producers and warning state actions lack binding effect without federal action. Gardner cited U S and foreign production totals to justify national coordination.
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Shelby
N. C
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Hoover
Congress
Governor pushes plan to ban cotton planting next year
Governor Blackwood seeks legislative and farmer input on calling an extra session to enact laws prohibiting cotton planting next year. He urges farmers to express views at courthouses Saturday at 11 AM. Senator Ellison D. Smith promotes a rival cotton plan involving farm board storage and resale to growers.
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Columbia
8. C
Blackwood
General Assembly
Ellison D. Smith
Farm Board
Flying From Charleston To Norfolk Today
Farmers would contract not to plant the staple next season in a move tied to the Charleston to Norfolk travel today. The plan aims to stabilize prices and curb surpluses by limiting crop output for the coming year.
No Cotton Bill Debated In Louisiana Assembly
Baton Rouge August 26 The house agriculture committee reviewed Governor Huey P Long s proposed no cotton bill to ban a 1932 cotton crop under fines or imprisonment The governor urged rapid adoption in joint session saying the measure saves the nation s cotton industry He claimed the south must act together or risk collapse and Louisiana could lead the way while Texas might resist cutting its cotton output
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Baton Rouge
House Committee On Agriculture
Huey P. Long
Long
House
Senate
New Orleans
Ross S. Sterling
Texas
Louisiana
McLean proposes $5 excess acreage tax for cotton
Former Governor Angus W. McLean of North Carolina calls for cutting cotton acreage by half in 1932 and having states agree on a tax plan. Each farmer would receive an allotment tax free and pay $5 per acre for any acreage beyond. He opposes a full elimination and notes some regions cannot grow other money crops.
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McLean
Lumberton
Angus W. McLean
North Carolina
Governor Long
Louisiana
Southeastern conference plans regional economic council
Savannah Ga Aug 26 Organization of a southeastern council modeled on the New England council will be perfected at an October meeting of the southeastern economic conference. States involved include Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Tennessee and more.
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Savannah
New England Council
New England
Southeastern Economic Conference
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Selma Lagerlof Decorated by Finnish Government
The years have been kind to Selma Lagerlof the world famous Swedish author shown in a recent posed picture at her Varmland ancestral home. She wears The White Rose of Finland decoration conferred by the Finnish government.
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Selma Lagerlof
Varmland
Finland
Help Wanted Call 2039 for Emergency Jobs
City readers can help reduce unemployment by calling 2039, the Emergency Committee for Employment office at City Hall basement. Mrs Price and assistants answer to receive calls and match residents with cook, cleaning, grounds, or repair work.
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Emergency Committee
City Hall
W. E. Price
Southeastern regional conference organizes economic council
The article outlines plans for an annual Southeastern regional conference to unite states like Tennessee, Alabama, and potentially Kentucky and Mississippi. It details the regional council structure with 12 councilors per state, state councils by delegate selection, and committees for key interests, plus a central governing body and headquarters. North Carolina members named include Frank Page, W. S. Lee, Clarence Poe, T. A. Finch, and others.
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Nessee
Alabama
Kentucky
Mississippi
Council
Southeastern
Southeast
Savannah
North Carolina
Frank Page
Raleigh
W.S. Lee
Charlotte
Clarence Poe
T. A. Finch
Richard Tufts
Pinehurst
J. E .S. Thorpe
Reuben 8. Robinson
C. A. Cannon
Concord
B. B. Gossett
G. H. Hobbs, Jr
Canzoneri Faces Perlick In Lightweight Title Bout
Tony Canzoneri, holder of the lightweight and junior welterweight crowns, meets Henry Perlick of Kalama zoo Michigan in a ten round bout at Bayonne New Jersey tonight.
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Canzoneri
Perlick
Dusting bulbs for disease prevention and fall planting window
Powdered charcoal or sulfur used to dust lily and other bulbs to prevent disease or mold. Late August and September are ideal for planting bulbs to ensure blooms next year. About half of France’s population works in agriculture.
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France
Do X and DC X Fly North in Eastern NC Tour
In a sequence of sightings Aug 26 authorities report Germany's DC X flying boat passing Morehead City Wrightsville Beach and Charleston on its route from Charleston to Norfolk and New York. The DO X left Charleston at 7:35 am en route north while two teens were removed from the vessel and later released. Twelve Charleston residents including Rep Thomas B McMillan joined the flight to Norfolk.
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Morehead City
Germany
Charleston
N. C
Norfolk
New York
Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach
D. C
Miami
Cooper River
North Carolina
Virginia City
Coast Guard
Coast
Yesterday's Stars Shine in Early Baseball Encounters
Red Lucas and Jim Elliott led the Reds and Phillies in decisive games, with opponents limited to five hits each as a former shut out Philadelphia 8 0. Manush sparked a Senators 5 1 win over the Tigers with three straight hits and two runs. Waner and Heimach starred in a doubleheader, Pennock and Hafey delivered key moments as late rallies and strong pitching shaped the day.
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Red Lucas
Reds
Jim El-iott
Phillies
Phils
St Johnson
Heinie Manush
Senators
Tigers
Lloyd Waner
Pirates
Freddy Heimach
Robins
Farmer
Herb Pennock
Yankees
White Sox
Yanks
Chick Hafey
Cardinals
Cards
Braves
Penny Sparks Treasure Hunt In Rocky Hill Tavern Find
In Rocky Hill a tavern dismantling uncovers an 1838 penny, sparking a treasure hunt led by ornithologist Albert Morgan who suspects it was part of a cache. The tavern dates to 1780, when the village thrived as a shipping port. Plan shaded spring plantings with lily of the valley and Virginia bluebell, and blue, white, lilac, yellow blooms like bleeding hearts. Brazil announces removal of letters K, Y and W from the alphabet.
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Penny
Rocky Hill
Conn
Albert Morgan
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