Legislative Sidelights in Raleigh Congress Talk and Bills
In Raleigh on February 13 legislators await Congressman Doughton amid talk he may announce a 1936 gubernatorial bid. Washington reports Indiana Coughton may quit Congress soon. Senator Williams delays a cosmetologist bill to study it, while Burrus protests over beautification bills. Graham and Lee outline committee roles across multiple state matters.
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Raleigh
RR. L
Bob) Doughton
Washington
Coughton
Congress
Ninth
Williams
Yadkin
Senator Burrus Speaks On Referral Of Lt Governor Graham
Guilford Senator Burrus says Lt Governor Graham should have referred the matter to the proper committee. He argues the referral would ensure formal review and adherence to legislative process.
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Burrus
Guilford
Graham
LOOK AND LEARN Quiz by A. Gordon
A brief reader asks two questions: where days and nights are equal year round and which assassination sparked a world war. It also asks which prominent university is in Cambridge Massachusetts and in which book a certain passage appears.
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Cambridge
Mass
Famous description of a chariot race
Answers include At the equator Archduke Ferdinand of Austria Harvard University Ben Hur and a small island named Elephanta near Bombay India.
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Elephanta
Equator
Archduke Ferdinand of
Austria
Harvard University
Ben Hur
Bay of
Bombay
India
Daily English Lessons by W J Gordon Word Study Note
Today's word is diffident meaning wanting confidence timid and modest The servant
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W. J. Gordon
Color These Soldier Suits in Bengal Lancer Contest
The Enter prise Bengal Lancer coloring contest invites children under 14 to color two illustrated soldiers from The Lives of a Bengal Lancer. First prize is a three month Paramount pass. ten runner up prizes are tickets to see the film. Entries close tomorrow. collect seven pictures, mail together with school name to the contest editor at Paramount Theater.
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Franchot Tone
Gary Cooper
Tone
King’s Guard
Cooper
Black Watch
Enterprise Bengal Lancer
Paramount
Richard Cromwell
Sir Guy
Bengal Lancer
Paramount Theater
Bengal Lancers
India
Modern Etiquette Q and A on Church Weddings
Roberta Lee offers guidance on etiquette for church weddings, including enclos ing engraved admission cards with invitations and appropriate child attire. She notes simple, clean dress for children and confirms colored or white linen as acceptable for luncheon tables.
How Can I Prevent Hoop Changes in Embroidery
Readers ask about minimizing hoop changes during embroidery. Use multiple needles threaded in the chosen colors to work sections without swapping hoops. Other tips cover preserving linoleum with varnish and frying oysters with baking powder in the batter.
January Vital Stats Show City Population Rise
The January report by recorder W. M. Tucker for City Physician Dr McAnally notes a net population increase of 24 from births 355 births including 43 White and 12 colored. 31 deaths with 23 White and 8 colored. Pneumonia leads deaths with 8. heart disease 5. cancer 3. stillbirths 5. one automobile fatality.
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W. M. Tucker
Recorder of Vital Statistics
W. J. McAnaly
E. M. Knox
Sterilization and Segregation in Feeble-minded Policy Debate
The essay argues that inherited feeble-mindedness can be reduced by sterilization, notes cases of nonhereditary brain impairment, and claims segregation in institutions as the immediate control method. It cites estimates of 10 million carriers and discusses classifications from idiot to moron.
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United States
Budget requests exceed revenue by trio millions
North Carolina officials report requests for two year state appropriations total 34.5 million dollars, about 3.5 million more than projected revenue. Bryant signals either cutting requests to 31 million or finding new revenue, possibly via liquor control.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
House
Senate
Public Schools
Institutions of Higher Learning
State General Fund
Victor 8. Bryant
General Fund
Highway Fund
Bryant
General Assembly
Hill
Finance
Assembly
Largest telephone cables use 3636 wires in diameter
The article notes that despite a 268 inch diameter, the biggest telephone cables in use in the country contain 3636 wires.
Scientists Find Fast Way to Relieve a Cold
Doctors increasingly use a safe quick method to ease ordinary colds and their aches. The Bayer aspirin brand is promoted for rapid disintegration and quick relief, with claims of complete dissolution and reduced prices across sizes.
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Bayer
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Roberta Lee
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DR. Morris Fishbein
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Hygeia, the Health Magazine
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