Plan to Update School Textbooks Sparks Debate in North Carolina
The state considers replacing current arithmetics with newer, up-to-date texts at a potential first-year cost of up to 60 thousand dollars, with bids likely five to seven cents lower per book. Governor Gardner and the board must endorse any change, raising questions of economy and efficiency in education.
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Text Book Commission
Board of Education
Gardner
North Carolina
Unclear Assembly at National Press Club Meeting
Yesterday the National Press club auditorium hosted an unusual gathering described as anti-government and possibly revolutionary. Reporters noted the event was rented without the club's knowledge of the crowd, amid unemployment and economic strain.
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National Press Club
Hoover
White House
Woman pilot dies in Havana Miami flight in defective aircraft
A woman attempting a Havana to Miami flight dies, blamed on a deteriorated and unsafe plane. The piece argues aviation progress requires better equipment and safer craft to prevent such fatal sacrifices and to improve the sport’s record.
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Havana
Miami
Keith- Miller
North Carolina considers civic response to economic crisis
The remarks urge calm and caution over a proposed measure, describing it as patriotically and understandingly managed. The speaker warns against overreaction while stressing prudent, measured action amid broad concerns for state well being and finances.
Gas and fuel take big share of state road costs
State survey of road building costs shows counties spent 998000 on motor fuel out of 8000000 for the year, a rate described as startling by the News and Observer. The finding implies about one eighth of road expenditures go to fuel and machine operations, including vehicle and construction equipment.
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Raleigh
News and Observer
Banking Doldrums Tied to Credit Surge and Real Estate Slump
National City Bank reports southern and midwestern banking troubles stem from over-expansion of credit and a slumping real estate market. It notes overall banking remains sound with ample credit for business while small city banks face added strain from roads and chain store commerce.
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South
Middle West
National City Bank
City National
Great Bank
National
Tardieu Appeal Prompts US France Economic Outlook
No details of Premier An dre Tardieu's Thanksgiving speech are given. The piece notes his plea to the United States and France to save the world economically and financially and discusses potential paths for tariff reform and World Court membership as the U.S. and Europe seek stability. It questions American leadership in tariff readjustments under future political change.
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Associated Press
Andre Tardieu
American Club
Paris
United States
France
M. Tardieu
Woodrow Wilson School
Europe
World Court
League of Nations
Bedtime Reading Should Be Sea Tales Not Soft Pastoral
A reviewer argues bedtime stories for adults should clash comfort with hardship. Quiet bedsides tales fail to satisfy, while tales of sea storms and seafarer suffering heighten the reader's sense of warmth and well being as they lie in bed late at night.
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Cape Horn
Diver Declares Openness During Swan Dive
A diver states he is open and above board while performing a swan dive, showcasing clear conduct as he enters the water.
Christmas shopping in Oklahoma sparks humorous remark
A playful quip about buying gifts in Oklahoma surfaces as locals joke about holiday preparations and regional sayings. The line contrasts with broader festive shopping chatter.
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Oklahoma
Gift of cigars or strong box after Christmas
A man speaks of a strong box after Christmas, hinting the phrase may describe a potent gift of cigars rather than a safe or storage container. The remark plays on traditional gifts and language linking wealth or pleasure to cigars in festive lore.
Rubber in the Human Body Declared by Scientist
A scientist contends there are measurable quantities of rubber in the human body, suggesting why newborns might be described as bouncing babies.
Dressed in Diamonds A London Potentate Struts__
A royal figure in London drew attention as he paraded through the streets wearing diamonds and rubies as buttons, adding a flamboyant touch to his appearance.
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London
Sinclair Lewis Learning to Say Thank You in Swedish
Sinclair Lewis explores language nuance while abroad and notes that the English word okay would be understood, even as he considers how to express gratitude in Swedish. The humorous observation highlights cross cultural communication.
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Sinclair Lewis
Real Thing Sermon Links Faith to Living Witness
Rev. T. A. Sykes at Central Friends church urged that the real thing is seen in consistent daily living and in the lives of Jesus’ followers. He contrasted ancient yearnings with modern blindness and called for awakened, ongoing witness to reach people here and now.
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T. A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
Boston
Paul
Jesus
Mother Jones Famed Labor Leader Remembered For Feats And Fight
The obituary recounts Mary Harris Mother Jones born May 1, 1830 in Cork Ireland and her rise through labor activism. It notes her role in organizing strikes from Colorado to West Virginia and the South, her fiery rhetoric, and lasting influence on union movements. Her funeral plans and the Mt Olive labor cemetery association are described amid respect.
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Virden
Mt. Olive
Mother Jones
Jones
Colorado
West Virginia
South
Cork
Ireland
Richard Marris
America
Toronto
Mary
Mon
Death of Deep River farmer Eugene Thornton at 10
Eugene Thornton of Deep River, age 68 or 89, died at his home Sunday morning after a several weeks illness. Born September 10, 1871 in Guilford County, he was a lifelong resident, a member of Deep River Friends church, and served as cemetery caretaker. Survived by his widow Eva Gossett, three daughters Pauline Frances Terrance, three brothers Oscar Fred Edward, two sisters Mrs Fleming Smith and Lena Thornton. Funeral held at Deep River Friends church with Rev. Joseph Peele and Rev. Gilbert Pearson. pallbearers listed. services at Deep River cemetery conducted by Ragsdale Council Junior Order.
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Eugene FE. Thornton
Deep River
Mr. Thornton
Guilford County
Elias and Mary Elliott Thornton
Deep River Friends Church
Ragsdale Council, Jr. O. U. A. M
Government seeks 60 million for waterways and harbors
Major General Lytle Brown, chief of army engineers, submitted a $60,000,000 waterways spending plan for the next fiscal year to Congress. The request covers harbor and channel improvements, maintenance, intracoastal routes, and Great Lakes systems, with detailed allocations by coast and river systems.
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Washington
Lytle Brown
Army Engineers
Congress
Brown
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Pacific Coast
Mississippi River
Mississippi River Commission
Great Lakes
New York Harbor
Newark Bay
Philadelphia
Delaware and Schuylkill
Baltimore Harbor
Norfolk Harbor
James River
Savannah Harbor
Brunswick Harbor
Jacksonville
St. Johns River
Miami Harbor
Tampa Harbor
Mobile Harbor
Houston Ship Channel
Galveston Harbor
Channel
Freeport Harbor
Port Aransas
Los Angeles
Long Beach
San Francisco Harbor
Oakland Harbor
Monterey Harbor
Humboldt Bay and Harbor
Coos Bay
Ore
Columbia
Lower Williamette Rivers
Grays Harbor
Cape Cod Canal
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Norfolk
Bellfort Inlet
N. C
Cape Fear River
Winyah
Waynick Addresses Ministers On Press Pulpit Cooperation
C M Waynick spoke to the Ministers Association at Wesley Memorial Church about cooperation between the press and the pulpit, praising their roles along with city schools as public opinion shapers. Kathryn Schisler proposed a community Christmas program, with members pledging cooperation if plans proceed. Rev Rey I Farmer presided.
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C. M. Waynick
Ministers Association
Wesley Memorial Church
Mother's Club Meeting Discusses Toys For Christmas
The High Point Mother's club meets Friday at 3 30 pm at Farriss avenue hosted by Mrs R L Brinson. Mrs Carpenter talks on Toys For Christmas and Mrs George Stephens on The True Spirit of Christmas. Mrs Will Smith summarizes White House conference findings on child welfare. All mothers invited.
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Mother's Club
High Point
R. L. Brinson
Farriss Avenue
Carpenter
George Stephens
Will Smith
White House
Thirteen Prisoners Escape From North Carolina Camps
Ninety prisoners and eight honor inmates escape from Granite Quarry and Roxboro camps. Nine quarry escapees and four honor inmates remain at large as a posse and bloodhounds pursue the break. Names and sentences of the escapees and trusties listed. Granite Quarry supervisor E F Berry oversees the camp.
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Raleigh
N. C
Quarry
State
Roxboro
Granite Quarry
Rowan County
Salisbury
J. K. Powell
Person County
Granite
E. F. Berry
Rufus Powell
Mecklenburg County
Bill Young
Rockingham County
Robert Hill
Johnston County
J. D. McDaniel
Guilford County
George Wake
Wake County
Ollie Moore
Yancey County
Frank Smith
Buncombe County
Troy Blankenship
Madison County
J. A. Sullivan
W. G. Weaver
Durham County
Turner Sinclair
Iredell County
Will Watson
Ernest Doughton
Union County
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Allen
Press Club
Tardieu
Asheville Times
By Bruce Catton
Mich
Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
Mary Jones
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
Trinidad
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Diaz
Walter Burgess
Silver Springs
Maryland
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
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