Automobile Industry Payroll At New Peak
Detroit February reports a payroll surge to a record high due to a $40 million weekly boost. Automakers General Motors Chrysler and Packard announce wage increases totaling tens of millions, lifting average wages and expanding production. Ford remains without a major raise, while the industry expands plants and inventories, with payroll rising from 108,000 to 128,000 workers.
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Detroit
Fed
General Motors Corporation
Chrysler Corporation
Packard
General Motors
Corporation
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
Chrysler
Ford Motor Company
Ford Organization
Ford
Social and Conversation Hour Invitation Highlights Prewar High Point
A 1860 invitation, printed probably out of town, reveals High Point social life at the Barbee hotel. Guests from miles around attended discussions on literature and current events amid refreshments, with slavery as a central topic amid Quaker antiwar sentiment.
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Barbee Hotel
High Point
W. G. Barbee
Prank Barfield
C. A. Barbee
Charleston
Philadelphia
New York
Bar
Three Bishops To Do Mouson's Work
Bishop John M. Moore announced three bishops will supervise the vacant Episcopal district after the death of Bishop Mouzon. A. B. W. Darlington takes West Virginia, W. N. Ainsworth covers Baltimore, and Paul B. Kern handles Virginia. Assignments effective through May 1.
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Dallas
Tex
John M. Moore
College of Bishops
Methodist Episcopal Church South
EB. D. Mouson
A. B. W. Darlington
Huntington
West Val
West Virginia
W. N. Ainsworth
Macon
Baltimore
Paul B. Kern
Durham
N C
Virginia
Moore
Mouzon
First Tobacco Tax Under U S Revenue System
The first tobacco tax under the internal revenue system took effect in 1862, marking a early federal levy on tobacco products as the Civil War era fiscal measures expanded.
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Internal Revenue System of
United States
Republicans Oppose Civil Service Bill in City Fight
NAMED MANAGER Charles B Willis of High Point was named state manager for Victor irewing company Jeannette Pa He will base in High Point representing distributors in 10 counties The article also notes Republican opposition to a civil service bill and changes in the bill proposed by Democrats including a self perpetuating board clause and a misprint year 1931 instead of 1937.
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Rupert T. Pickens
E. A. Wricht
General Assembly
Charles B. Willis
High Point
Victor Irewing Company
Jeannette
Willis
Pabst Breweries
Milwaukee
Wis
North Carolina
South Carolina
Steinhaus
Shay
Successor Sought for Juvenile Judge Post Amid Civil Service Move
Ed H. Smith plans to resign as juvenile judge to join the civil service commission. The city prepares for the appointment of a successor as Smith steps toward the new post.
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Ed H. Smith
Smith
Civil Service Commission
Coroner's Jury Deliberates Death From Traffic Crash
In Greenwood coroner's court Russell Burton of Shoals is held for grand jury in the death of Armstrong of Greenville. Burton suffered serious injuries in the collision and Armstrong is confined to his home as authorities prepare the case.
High Point Meeting Promptly Ends With Silenced Debate
A fragment from a High Point edition notes a brief discussion that was abruptly ended as participants dismissed further questions. The context suggests a tense exchange and shifting attention away from ongoing concerns.
Mrs. Hardin Suffers Broken Hip After Fall
Mrs. Robert Hardin, a longtime Greensboro resident, sustained a broken hip in a fall Friday. She was admitted to the Clinic for treatment and rest and is reported comfortable.
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Robert Hardin
Greensboro
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May
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C. A. Kirkman
Arthur
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Sasy Fertie
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Whitman
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My Love
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