Governor Gardner Urges Centralized State Buying Plan
The North Carolina governor advocates unifying 99 separate purchasing departments into a single system. He offers to bond for a 10 percent saving on four million dollars in supplies, projecting at least $400,000 annual reduction in costs. The public is asked to weigh in, while the legislature is expected to back the reform.
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Cincinnati
New York
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White House signals Hoover may attend Harding memorial dedication
The White House disclosed President Hoover would attend the Harding memorial dedication at Marion Ohio if invited. The article notes rapid fundraising after Harding's death and rising doubt about a proper ceremony but says Hoover's offer eases concerns about the event's success.
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Redistricting Debate in North Carolina Ahead of 11th Seat
The article questions whether NC lawmakers will redraw lines to gain an 11th US House seat. It notes the extra seat could be chosen at large rather than by a single district and mentions ongoing discussion of this temporary approach.
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Reds
North Carolina
As House of Representatives
Redistricting Debate Reflects Fairer Representation for North Carolina
The piece argues North Carolina should redraw congressional maps for even population distribution across 11 districts. It cites imbalanced districts and critiques partizan gerrymandering while praising civic improvements and merit-based administration under City Manager Col Clarence Sherrill in Cincinnati as a model for fair urban governance.
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High Point
Washington
Poteat Chooses North Carolina Pastoral Over Yale Offer
The Raleigh Times praises Rev Edwin McNeill Poteat Jr for staying with Pullen church in West Raleigh instead of accepting a Yale Baptist post in New Haven. It argues North Carolina benefits from his leadership, noting his national reach, lectures in Shanghai, and influence on college youth, while highlighting the state’s need for Poteats amid economic strains.
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Changing the Character of a Great City
Elmer Dressman credits a North Carolinian for leading Cincinnati from a war governed city to a well governed status, likening it to Berkeley California. The Rotarian piece notes deplorable conditions prior to the reforms.
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Names of America preserve quirky town titles and Main Street value
Bruce Catton argues for keeping unusual place names like Bad Axe Medicine Bow and Prairie du Chien. He notes Main Street fits its purpose and urges Linoleumville on Staten Island to resist changing its descriptive, picturesque name. Distinct locales carry history and character.
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N. C
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Great Smoky Mountain Chain
Enchanted Mesa
Plains
Texas
Lake Minnetonka
Capone Murder Trial Hopes Face Chicago Reform Call
Chicago authorities hunt evidence to try Al Capone for murder amid a history of numerous attributed killings. Editors argue a court case alone would not curb Capone’s power without sweeping reform of the city’s political system and institutions.
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White Tail Deer Thriving Under North Carolina Law
Enterprise Bureau reports the white tail deer population has surged in North Carolina due to state game laws and refuges. Since relocation of 114 deer to refuges and protections on females, numbers rise, with a buck seen in Chatham County after two years. Officials expect continued growth and national attention for conservation.
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Camel Bougainville Grounded in Spanish Channel
In San Sebastian a French camel named Bougainville carrying Argentine corn grounded on rocks near Fort Pasajes Harbor during a storm and remains at imminent risk of breaking up. In Vatican City the Pope received a dictation recording apparatus from Thomas Edison among Christmas gifts. In Madrid Premier Berenguer said lifting martial law is premature until trials conclude, and aviators tied to the uprising at the local airfield have been released by the investigating judge.
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Vatican City
Thomas A. Edison
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Chinese authorities close American Baptist school north of Canton
Canton China December 27 authorities accuse the school of teaching Christianity against Nationalist rules and close the American Southern Baptist primary school at Shinchow north of Canton. The mission's headquarters are at Richmond Virginia.
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Richmond
Catholic Lazarists Safe After Massacre Drive
KIUKIANG China December 27 Catholic Lazarist missionaries held captive during a Reds assault in Kian Kian province where about 2000 people were killed are reported safe at the Catholic mission in Kian.
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China
Kian Kiangsi
Kian
Three Special Trains Carry Bratianu to Final Rest
In Bucharest three funeral trains conveyed Vintila Bratianu liberal leader and former premier to burial. Bratianu who died December 22 opposed King Carol's accession to the throne. The cortege moved today with officials and mourners attending.
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Romania
Vintila Bratianu
Bratianu
Carol
Cuban Government Says Plot To Oust Machado Foiled
Havana authorities announced a thwarted revolutionary plot aimed at overthrowing President Machado's administration on Christmas Eve. The claim comes as security forces intensified actions against dissident groups and public warnings were issued to maintain order.
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Insurgents Slain as British Forces Move in Tharawaddy
Burmese dispatches report 80 insurgents killed in the Tharawaddy district as British troops are deployed to quell disturbances.
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Exchange Telegraph Company
Tharawaddy
Edenton Christmas Quiet With No Arrests Or Court Actions
Edenton North Carolina with a population around four thousand reports a quiet Christmas period. No arrests and no court cases recorded. Only one call to the country sheriff and none to police headquarters.
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N. C
General dies of wounds in mutiny fighting at Jaco
General Manuel Las Heras, military governor of Jaco, died today from wounds suffered during the recent mutiny fighting. The incident occurred in Huesca Spain as authorities reported ongoing unrest and military response.
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Extensive Changes In State Gov t Likely
Raleigh Dec 27. Governor Gardner’s plan for reorganizing North Carolina state government envisions a central executive department headed by the governor with a governor appointed commission. a new central finance department replacing separate treasurer and revenue offices. and consolidations of several boards into broader bureaus. The Brookings Institute report foresees constitutional changes needed for major shifts, potentially delaying full implementation to 1934 or 1936.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
C. Max Gardner
University of North Carolina, State College
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General Assembly
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Man rides mule 700 miles for Florida vacation
Blakeley Georgia December 27 J L Avirett of Blakely traveled 700 miles to Naples Florida on a blind mule with 6 10 in his vacation purse He reports three weeks on the road at about 30 miles a day and says the mule is cheaper and more reliable than cars with 3 90 left from the original 10 bill.
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Florida
J. L. Avirett
Blakely
Naples
Fla
Avbrett
Deaths Chronicle Regional Leaders Mourned in North Carolina
DEATHS SOUTHPORT N C M C Guthrie 80 retired merchant who served as register of deeds county superintendent of education county commissioner and mayor of the city His one son Marshall C Guthrie is assistant to the surgeon general of the United States CHARLOTTE N C Mrs Alice Oltman 71 missionary for 44 years to Japan MT GILEAD N C David D McKinnon Sr 78 leading citizens of the Mt Gilead Wadeville community
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N. C
M. C. Guthrie
Register of Deeds
Marshall C. Guthrie
United States
Charlotte
Alice Oltman
Japan
MT. Gilead, N. C
David D. McKinnon, Sr
Mt. Gilead-Wadeville
Identity Quest Across Clues in a Puzzle Grid
A playful trivia grid asks for cross language and factual links. Entries include Spanish capital Madrid, naval roles, and common nouns like tree maple inlet bay branch peruse read masculine male. Other clues cover measurements, clothing, and action words.
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