North Carolina sales tax receipts meet expectations
Revenue figures for January show total state revenue at $50 million, up 21.1 percent from a year earlier, driven by a December holiday boom and a 3 percent tax on food. Sales tax reached $13.6 million, with the highway fund rising to $19.8 million and the general fund to $30.2 million, as economists note revenue aligns with estimates amid ongoing growth.
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Raleigh
William A. Johnson
Johnson
Dunn Votes On Liquor Stores Today
In Dunn North Carolina residents vote on establishing ABC liquor stores amid a heated campaign. About 4000 of 7600 residents are registered with 500 new names added. churches aided the effort and if approved a 10 cent tax cut per 100 valuation would follow.
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Dunn
N.C
ABC Liquor Stores
Lillington
Erwin
Superhighway Cuts Rate Of Accidents
Raleigh report by James S. Burch and James R. Zook of the State Highway Department finds old highways average one accident per 303000 miles while controlled access expressways average one per 1640000 miles. They say fatalities are extremely rare with only one fatal accident in 72 million vehicle miles so far.
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Raleigh
James S. Burch
James R. Zook
State Highway Department
Burch
Zook
Flu Epidemic Likely Peaking In North Carolina
Raleigh AP reports a flu epidemic that kept thousands of children home from school may be waning as health officials say the peak occurred last week. Preliminary counts show about 101,000 cases last week, with final totals expected higher. Norsemen observed auroras and linked them to Valkyries reflections, offering poetic notes amid the science.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Jacob Koomen
Koomen
Romney Natural Born Question Arises for 1964 Bid
Washington AP report discusses whether George W. Romney born in Mexico to American parents qualifies as a natural born citizen under Article II. It notes Supreme Court inaction on definition, and cites authorities and officials speculating on potential presidential eligibility for the 1964 GOP nomination.
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Raymond J. Crowley
Washington
U.S
George W. Romney
Romney
Mexico
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
United States
Gaskell
George Romney
Chihuahua
Anna Pratt
Pancho Villa
Romneys
Justice Department
Edward §. Corwin
Nash Jewelry Promotes Discount Prices And LayAway Plan
Nash Jewelry Co at 127 N Main St promotes discount prices on all items in the house. The ad touts an easy money-saving lay-away plan with never a single carrying charge.
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Nash Jewelry Co
N. Main St
Adv
Primatene Tablets Promise Fast Asthma Relief Without Prescription
The asthma formula doctors prefer for private patients is now sold without prescription in most states. Primatene tablets claim to open bronchial tubes, ease congestion, and reduce nervous tension, with relief lasting hours. Each tablet combines three medicines in full strength to stop attacks in minutes.
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New York
N. Y
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