Changes Made in Proposed Civil Service Measure
Changes approved for the city civil service bill include exemptions for the juvenile court judge and other officials from exams, and a provision allowing hiring without a service examination for a 10 day period before requiring an exam. Representative Rupert T. Pickens reported the updates before the bill's introduction in the General Assembly.
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General Assembly
Rupert T. Pickens
High Point
City civil service bill outlined by Knox
Knox comments on a revised civil service measure authorizing a 60 day exam for all city employees, limiting any one board member to a single five year term, and requiring three eligible names for each vacancy. The plan emphasizes merit, public hearings on dismissals, and certification before payrolls.
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Civil Service Commission
Ee Consistanm
Expect Tracks Project Rapid Progress Amid Funding Debate
Bids for the project are submitted, with total funding from the State Highway and Public Works commission at 400000, Public Works Administration 201000, and the city 200000. Southern Railway would repay the city 120000 over 20 years at 6000 yearly, none of which bears interest. The bill adds a five member commission with minority party representation and empowers dismissal based on performance.
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Southern Railway
Democrats Seek To Retain Present City Council
The article reports that Democrats plan to retain the current council and form a ticket for spring races while opposing a proposed civil service bill. It outlines Guilford County elections board actions to appoint a High Point Board of Elections, set primary and election dates, filing deadlines, and registrar duties for local city officials election, with registration books opening in April and precinct changes requiring new registrations.
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L. J. Fisher, Jr
Guilford County Board of Elections
High Point Board of Elections
City Board of Elections
Valentines and city work mix in century’s echo
A collage of Valentine humor contrasts with civic business as the city awards main contracts later this month. Leon Ellis Construction crews lay sewer mains near Greensboro tracks while London County Council salaries total 73 805 workers with annual payroll up to 78 361 500. An Iraqi archeological dig uncovers 37000 B C ivory combs and stone cosmetic jars.
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Greensboro
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London County Council
Iraq
Jones Called Away By Death Of Kinman
Grover H. Jones city attorney was summoned to Liberty South Carolina yesterday by the death of his brother in law C C Stroupe 35 who died of a heart attack suffered suddenly Saturday morning
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Grover H. Jones
Liberty
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C. C. Stroupe
Building costs rise in city amid wage and supply increases
Contractors report widespread price hikes across building materials and labor. Carpenters wages up to 10 percent, bricks up about 7 per thousand, roofing and electrical supplies up sharply, while cement and lime show small gains. Builders expect further wage increases and say spring is best time to start projects.
Durham Says Hose Makers Convince Control Is Need
CHARLOTTE, Feb. 13. Taylor R. Durham says national conference of hosiery manufacturers shows executives favor federal law to regulate hours wages and child labor. He notes about percent of the industry already meets NRA codes while a 15 percent minority gains a trade advantage.
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Charlotte
Taylor R. Durham
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Southern Hosiery Manu Turers Association
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Surgical advances remove large parts of organs, aiding independence
The Yale School of Medicine notes that targeted surgery can disable impairments by removing affected tissues, enabling greater functional independence for patients. The report highlights careful assessment, risks, and potential benefits for individuals with severe handicaps.
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