North Carolina Law Review Proposes Guest Rider Liability Change
A proposed statute in the December issue of the North Carolina Law Review would limit host liability for gratuitous guests to cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct. The issue, timed with the January general assembly, previews professional reform suggestions and outlines statutes with concise rationale.
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Chael Hill
North Carolna Law Review
Ext General Assembly
Posal
North Carolina Supreme Court
State
General Assembly
North Carolina
Fast Flying Squadron trains for Schneider Trophy defense
Air Ministry selects High Speed Flight to fly the super marine Rolls-Royce and Gloster Napier seaplanes at Felixstone. Fliers Hope and two others are undergoing training to operate the fastest planes in England for next year's defense. Speeds range between 300 and 400 miles per hour.
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London
E. Hope
Air Ministry
Felixstone
England
Safety valve invented to shut gas flow if pilot goes out
A safety valve has been invented to shut off the gas flow to a cooking stove should the pilot light be extinguished, preventing gas buildup.
Death sentences upheld by court in double execution case
North Carolina court batch of 21 opinions includes affirmations and reversals as Lincey Sterling and George Davis are denied appeals while a stay is placed on executions for two New Hanover County murder defendants. Governor Gardner plans to delay executions until after Christmas holidays.
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Raleigh
Ow Max Gardner
Central
State Supreme Court
Lancey Sterling
George Davis
New Hanover County
John Brown
Wilmington
Gardner
T. C. Johnson
High Point
W. A. Davis
Johnson
Davis
High Court
William A. Sullivan
Buncombe County
Byrum
Houtz
Pasquotank
Lumber Company
Latham
Beaufort
Jennings
Shannon
Ahoskie
Moye
Hertfort
State
Buncombe Appeals Upheld In Multiple Civil Cases
The Buncombe county appellate slate affirms or upholds several civil outcomes. McCus vs Times-News Company affirmed. Supply Co. vs McCurry no error. Haas vs Cathey affirmed. Fisher vs Finance Co. affirmed. MacRae vs Detective Agency no error.
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Harris
Black Mountain
Yancey
Guy
Guould
McDowell
Affirmed
Groce
Yadkin
Manufacturing Company
Cotton Mills
Wilkes
Key
Chair Company
Watson
King
Sullivan
Swain
Buncombe
McCus
Times-News Company
Supply Company
McCurry
Haas
Cathey
Fisher Vs. Finance Company
MacRae
Detective Agency
Buncombe County
Bank Bandits Trail-Fleeing Robbery Lands in Texas
A posse of northwest Texas citizens chased four bank robbers after the Frankston State bank heist netted 11236 dollars yesterday. Deputies Emmerson and Slaughter were wounded as the group exchanged fire near Athens, while a truck believed used by the robbers was recovered and then stolen again.
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Frankston, Tex
Texas
Frankston State Bank
Athens
Passenger air travel soars in first half of 1930
United States lines carried 208 357 passengers in six months of 1930, exceeding the total for all of 1929 which was 173 405 passengers, according to the Department of Commerce.
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Washington
United States Lines
U. S. Department of Commerce
Plumber Hires Applicant Without References
A plumber asks a job applicant for references and the applicant says they’re at home. The plumber replies that the applicant will do, in a humorously curt passing show tone.
Grand Opera with Jazz Premieres in Chicago
Chicago audiences witnessed the world premiere of Camille a jazz infused opera by Hamilton Forrest. Mary Garden starred as Marguerite and the Chicago Civic Opera embraced the modern staging with gleeful applause. Coal consumption in France continues to decline.
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Chicago
Chicago Civic Opera
Alexandre Dumas Lils
Hamilton Forrest
Marguerite
Hollywood
Mary Garden
Chicago Civic
France
Judge Helms Finds Pearl in Oyster Dining Out
In Charlotte a judge joked about discovering a pearl while dining after hearing a poet’s line. In Winston-Salem the trial of A C Doub and Nelson Doub for arson was declared mis trial due to State's witness Jack Williams altering his fire account, leading to their release.
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Charlotte
N. C
Fred B. Helms
Winston-Salem
A. M. Stack
A. C. Doub
Nelson
Doubs
Jack Williams
Young UNC Freshman Is Nation's Youngest College Student
Oscar Stein of Fayetteville, age 15, is identified as the university of north carolina's youngest freshman after a survey. The report notes his status amid a Fayetteville community and University context.
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Chael Hill
N. C
Oscar Stein
Fayetteville
University of North Carolina
Youthful grower Exchanges $62 Check for 3000 Stamps
In Kinston a young tobacco grower left a bank with its columned façade and went to the post office where he traded a $62 check for about 3000 stamps, the post office also featuring impressive pillars.
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Kinston
N. C
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University Law Review
Next General Assembly
Santa
Garters
Jefferson Standard Building
Greensboro, N. C
Helen Hamilton
Stockwell
Ind
Stockwell Bank
POSSE
South
Florsheim
I. Miller
Nettleton
Quality
South Main Street
Robin Hood
Grenada
Daniel Green
I. Miller Hose
Winston-Salem, N. C
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