Redistricting Debates Shape North Carolina Delegation
Speculation on how the 1940 census will alter North Carolina’s congressional map focuses on gains and adjustments. Lawmakers and party leaders weigh how to split counties like Guilford Alamance and Durham, amid talks of reshaping the Eighth district and potential shifts for 1942 candidates.
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McDonald ties to Broughton amid tax repeal push
The piece notes Dale Carnegie with McDonald support may affect J Broughton’s governor bid. It discusses sales tax stances across candidates Grady Cooper Gravely and Eton, and references public input on tax policy and Boy Scout history alongside tax deduction tips from the Carolina Motor Club.
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State sales tax clash risks hurt to North Carolina public service
A public discussion warns that replacing 12 million dollars in sales tax revenue would strain merchants and hurt business. The piece suggests political alignments should shift focus from revenue decisions to broader public service funding while detailing ongoing political feuds and their impact on policy.
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North Carolina
Bookmobile travel sparks rural library hunger in Wayne
The Goldsboro News Argus notes heavy library demand in Wayne County with 3000 books loaned in January despite severe winter. The item highlights strong rural interest in library service and credits bookmobile trips for widening access.
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Goldsboro
Quotes on liberty and world affairs from notable figures
A collection of wartime and political statements from Ignazio Tapponi, Fiorello La Guardia, Fraser Hunter, Theodore Roosevelt, David Sarnoff, Nicholas Murray Butler, and Clifford Townsend. The remarks touch on security, national interest, liberty, international relations, and peace prospects.
Quote on life risks and peas with a knife
Senator Elbert D. Thomas notes that lives are more serious than crops while doctors caution about sword swallowing and surgery, framing the idea as light humor for readers who eat peas with a knife.
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Hollywood gossip and industry notes collide in a riotous column
A stream of high society and film world rumors spans marriages, publishing deals, hotel slights, and political tidbits. Tidbits include Carroll Lombard’s anticipated event, Bergman rumors, Mel Berle divorce, Berlin insult, Crosby partners, and a sensational Hitler maid book in England with Unity Mitford chapter cut. plus GM bomber plans and a Swede aid controversy.
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Hollywood Gossip and Shipboard Romances Highlight The Week
Forrest Davis may become Robert A Taft's press agent if Taft wins. Nunnally Johnson reportedly tied the knot yesterday in a gay wedding despite prior denials. Tommy Guinan plans marriage to Hattie Carnegie model if she agrees. La Verne Andrews linked to Paul Denis, while Dr Deno F O Connors to operate on John McCormack in Ireland. Miami sign reads Washing did here.
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Paul Denis
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Confucius Say Promos In Competing Papers
The editorial page of the New York Sun mocked Confucius while the Philadelphia Evening Ledger and a rival gazette adopted a Confucius themed promotional gimmick. Rival papers run similar limerick and jingles, a rare overlap in promotional prompts across outlets.
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Bennetts New York Lawyer Plans Mayoral Run
A collection of brief notes reports John J. Bennett New York attorney general intends to run for mayor. It also mentions U S munitions spending by France and England, airline monopolies eyed by Senator Nye and Pan American, a major cigarette firm planning a Waldorf Astoria event, and local politics around city printing and savings.
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City Manager Denies Senate Involvement in Fight
Knox states he is not backing Simmons or Bailey and will stay out of the Senate contest. A chautauqua opens in the city on May 9. Edgar Hartley and local H Y Club officials attend a Hi Y banquet in Winston-Salem tonight.
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Local alumnae meet at Hunsucker home in Salem College event
Mrs V A J Idol Mrs W L Jackson and Mrs J D Pell helped host a Salem College alumnae gathering at Mrs Frank Hunsucker’s home yesterday. Also noted were brief items on Miss Cola Galli recovering from an appendectomy at High Point Hospital and brief overseas and national news items.
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Local resident alive after death report spreads
A. P. Samuels of Green Street denies his death yesterday as rumors of illness spread. He thanks well wishers and says he is recovering from influenza. The city will be represented in Raleigh February 10 at the general meeting of State women's organizations.
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Private Citizens Travel and Local Troubles Highlight News Briefs
People R B Terry and C F Tomlinson are in New York on business for several days. Joseph D Cox expected home tonight from Chattanooga. Mr and Mrs Eugene Jarrett confined with influenza. Princess Anne a steamer ran aground off Long Island coast. True bills found against six Raleigh merchants for illicit sugar dealings. Russia denies plans to attack Poland.
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Teleki Warns On War Endings And Short Breathing Spells
Hungarian premier Count Paul Teleki warns that unless the current war ends in a better settlement, there will only be a shorter breathing spell before the next conflict. He emphasizes the need for lasting peace and caution against repeat wars.
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Bus Driver Our Schoolmates Ride Along
A weary school bus driver rides to school with students as he grows tired of delay. In a parallel tale a police patrol wagon driver grows impatient and acts on impulse.
Mystery economist quoted by Krock figures in Times column
Ed mund Lincoln of Du Pont Co is cited by Arthur Krock with a famed mystery economist. Canada Dry stock rose over five points last week. Desi Arnaz headlines showbiz moves as editors announce policy to please some readers.
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Big public power case shows private firms as top clients
Bruce Catton notes public power expansion hinges on big business buyers. Aluminum Company of America holds a third of TVA power and a $10 million 20 year Bonneville contract. Boulder Dam aids Southern California Edison, with Nevada California Electric Corp and Arizona groups reselling power. Reclamation service and private utilities expand alongside public power. 1932 to 1938 shifts show private firms gaining farm customers and large industrial demand.
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