Greensboro Plans 6.85 Million Bond Refunding Proposal
Greensboro council approves refunding 6.85 million dollars in municipal obligations including 3.85 million in bond anticipation notes and bonds maturing before June 30, 1936. Plan calls for 25 year 6 percent bonds with potential sinking fund buybacks to reduce costs, aiming to bargain with creditors rather than sell on the open market. Critics call the plan a questionable decision amid low money values and high interest.
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Eensboro
Greensboro
Boundaries Washed Away by New Law
North Carolina prisons hold 2775 inmates per a census by their keepers, down eleven from last month. The state anticipates a steady decline, but costs remain indistinct due to integrated accounting with the highway commission, signaling possible continued deficits.
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North Carolina
Highway Commission
Choosing a Vice President for UNC C
North Carolina readers recognize Dr. Louis R. Wilson for his UNC library work and may favor his return. The trustees' committee ended with unanimous nomination of Wilson for vice president of the University, currently serving as librarian at the University of Chicago.
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Louis R. Wilson
University of North Carolina
Wilson
University of Chicago
North Carolina University
Chapel Hill
Frank Graham
Louis Graves
Chapel Hill Weekly
Prospects of World Affairs and Christmas Lore
The piece weighs Col House's views on Roosevelt era foreign policy and the coming Greater University, then shifts to a long, archaic Christmas rite tune about signs, superstitions, and blessings. It blends editorial reflection with festive lore and literary extracts.
Forgotten Man protests at election verdict and fear of bias
A NEA service writer quotes a letter from a linotype operator arguing the forgotten man did not vote blindly. He blames power, banking, and railroad interests for hardship, contrasts Hoover era betrayal with Roosevelt hopes, and questions whom Roosevelt will heed.
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Washington
Hoover
Murder suspicion in a Long Island home entangles guests
Linda Averill and her husband trap four suspects as they guard the house after Amos Prabody’s death. Tensions rise with overheard conversations and a hidden towel smear while Dr Boyle delays questioning. The Irish writer Shaughnessy unnerves Linda with his sly wit as the night unfolds.
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Amos Prabody
Linda
Tom
Boyle
Bosie
Statlander
Rosie
Shaughnessy
Fleur Stoner
Dolly Alger
Some Quaint Christmas Superstitions
William A. Blair discusses festive beliefs tied to Saint Nicholas day December 6 and Christmas. He notes planting grain for crops, using earth bowls as centerpieces, chimney clearing, evergreens for luck and spirits, and removal by February 1, with Puritan bans on decoration and dinner, citing fatally conservative views.
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WM. A. Blair
Santa Claue
French scientist says gargling can replace swallowing liquor
A French scientist declares there is no need to swallow liquor for a kick, noting gargling a drink is equally effective. He adds this should curb quiet drinking.
English Hardened by Adversity Says Noel Coward
Noel Coward, the English actor playwright, argues that the English are more hardened to adversity than Americans. He suggests Britain's reluctance to pay its war debt to the United States may be a gesture to toughen Americans.
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Noel Coward
Britain
America
Southerner Says He Struck Out in Fury Then Knew His Role
A Washington correspondent reports that the Southerner claimed he struck out in fury but recognized his own identity after the incident. He accuses G. O. PrP of being dominated by big business and contrasts public stance with private motives. The piece frames the confrontation as a clash between populist voice and corporate influence.
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America
England
London
G. O. Prp
Police Hold Man for Inquiry in Chester Case
Lieut. B. F. Wilkes of the state highway patrol arrested a man who gave the name J. A. Hoke after he and two companions who fled acted suspiciously. Hoke carried a pistol. a fleeing man dropped another pistol as he leaped from a car with a North Carolina license. In the car were three registration cards bearing J. B. Taggart and John C. Taggart of Tidieotoe, Pa, with a note on one back reading 314 West Trinity avenue Durham. He was held for investigation.
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John C., Taggart
Tidieoote
Warren County
West Trinity Avenue
Durham
Tragic Wreck Claims Statesville Driver
Robbie Harris a 34 year old resident of Statesville died when her car skidded and overturned near Albemarle. The deadly crash happened on a local road prompting a police investigation.
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Albemarle
Robbie Harris
Statesville
Here
Wreck on Pine Barrens Road Brings News from Dr Boyle
Tom delivers startling update to Linda about a serious crash on a deserted Pine Barrens road. Dr Boyle suffers a fractured leg and is unconscious for a time, along with others badly injured. Mrs Boyle is informed and Tim relays the message to the Averills. Nine o'clock finds the couple urgent and unsettled.
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Pine
Tim
Boyle
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