Phillips Calls for Bigger State School Fund
Greensboro superintendent Guy B. Phillips told High Point teachers at the Junior High School about a proposed 15 percent pay increase for teachers, noting it would require roughly 20 million dollars in state funds, about 1.5 million more than current proposals. He warned no major changes to the system are anticipated and urged broader support from committees and groups across North Carolina.
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Plans For Civitan Convention In High Point Set
The High Point Civitan club committee outlined plans for the Civitan International district convention to be held April 9. Delegates register at 10:30 with morning sessions, a noon dinner, an afternoon session, and a banquet and dance at night. Prominent speakers from Civitan are expected.
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Fred Willis
Asheville
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High Point Club
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W. B. Hall
David T. Yow
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Explosive Use Estimated At Half a Billion Pounds
An estimate indicates the country uses about 500.9 million pounds of explosives per year. Government and industry observers discuss supply chains, safety, and potential reforms amid rising demand across construction mining and defense sectors.
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Relief Funds Debate as Solons Weigh Wage Structure
Relief funds dwindle as lawmakers clash over a plan that could tear down the private sector wage structure. The AFL would not accept the automobile code extended by Roosevelt. Detroit voters show 90 percent disaffiliation from Green’s group in a National Automobile Labor board ballot. The social security bill moves slowly in Congress, with Finance Chairman Harrison citing February delays, while a White House conference seeks changes for hearings. Morgenthau and colleagues are also involved in shaping the proposal.
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Roosevelt Talks Modifications to Wagner Lewis Bills
Perkins met with President Roosevelt and agreed to propose substantial changes in the Wagner Lewis unemployment insurance and old age pension bills. Democratic letters urged shipbuilders to donate to the 1932 campaign to back a tougher stance. Dr Townsend dismissed his pension plan as cockeyed and warned of nationwide scrutiny before the Ways and Means Committee. A. E. Hohenberg cited the Agricultural Adjustment Act as pricing cotton out of world markets to the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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Legislature Passes Bills To Remove Tolls On Bridges
The legislature moved to remove tolls from the Chowan and Cape Fear river bridges and adjourned to consider local bills. A measure to raise the maximum sentence for assault with intent to rape from 15 to 30 years was offered by Senator Corey of Pitt. Local bills and new measures were introduced in the house by Sentelle Royster Carr among others.
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Asheville Bridge Plan Linked to Farm Credit Act
Lemke farm credit act permits Buncombe officials Sul livan and Craig to authorize Asheville to span the French Broad River and issue bonds to raise funds for the project.
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Long’s Guards Arrest Square Deal Chief in Louisiana
Long aides with state police transport the square deal chief to Baton Rouge after a confrontation that left him injured. National guardsmen and police guard the capitol as a court inquiry begins with Long alleging a conspiracy among sheriffs district attorneys and other officials to ambush him on the Baton Rouge New Orleans road.
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Louisiana Representative Denounces Dictator Ship
A Louisiana representative condemns Long's rule calling it a dictatorship. He praises Baton Rouge residents for voting their consciences amid persecution and coercion, saying officials in the state wield power over policing, education, taxation, and business. He claims dictatorial tactics failed to buy or intimidate the people.
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Proposed North Carolina liquor bill sales plan outlined
A dry group urges voters to support a reform bill modifying the Turlington act. It would create a state liquor authority with five year terms, permit buying and selling, set store locations and prices, impose a 19 percent sales tax, and direct funds to public welfare, old age pensions, and relief programs.
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Superior Court
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State General Fund
Handwriting Expert Tests Hauptmann Ransom Notes
In court, Trendley testified that Hauptmann did not write the ransom notes. He noted Osborn charts lack certain letters and argued photography can alter line, slant, and shading of writing. Defense actions surfaced over evidence handling and the role of Fisch.
Handwriting Expert Challenges Hauptmann Notes
In Flemington New Jersey on February 1 the defense opened its case with M Trendley a 27 year old handwriting expert from East St. Louis arguing Hauptmann did not write the Lindbergh ransom notes. Prosecutors prepared to cross examine as Trendley testified with charts used by eight state experts supporting the state's contention that Hauptmann penned the letters. Hauptmann displayed irritation in court and his wife Mrs Anna Hauptmann sat nearby as the session began with Attorney General Wilentz addressing Justice Trenchard.
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Flemington
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Edward J. Reilly
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David ‘Jt. Wilentz
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Fifty million for North Carolina schools urged as future need
Wingate Andrews urged the Rotary Club that North Carolina must raise school spending to about 50 million dollars to reach the national average. He noted state spending around 16 million, with federal and local contributions likely needed to cover the rest, and warned education is a key to civilization in a highly technical era.
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Local Poligh Cleanup and Guardsmen Occupy County at Dawn
Report describes LAFFOON returning to Laurel after dawn occupation by guardsmen. Commonwealth's Attorney notes meat seen only among soldiers as authorities clash with state police and county cars. Sheriff McDaniel aided adjusters to recover stolen vehicles over recent months. A U S Naval Museum scientist notes butterfly wing rays affecting photographs when exposed long. Country holds about 000,000 cattle with meat and milk needs.
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IndiaStats Question Mark: Mothers Among Women
A statistical claim states that 94 of every 11 women in India are mothers. The statement appears to be a humorous or erroneous inversion, implying an improbable mother ratio among Indian women.
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