Free State Highway Request Aims At Mount Mitchell
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh February 20 A special committee sought immediate construction of a free state highway to Mount Mitchell to serve western North Carolina and boost tourism. The plan argues toll roads are costly and poorly maintained and urges state ownership for better access to the high peak.
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J. S. Basfervill
Raleigh
Mount Mitch
7Th Carolina
East America
State Highway and Blic Works Commission
Board Ofnservation
Directt
Bruce Etheridge
Riment
J. L. Horne
Rocky Mount
Joseph P. Wiley
High Point
J. Q. Giles Merion
Asheville
Hhe Department of Conserva and Development
North Carolina Eyes Free Road to Mt Mitchell Summit
State officials urge immediate action to build a free road to Mt Mitchell summit to preserve a CCC camp and unlock federal development funds for Mt Mitchell State Park. The highway commission heard testimony detailing past spending on eastern toll roads and the risk of losing CCC support without early construction.
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Rocky Mountains
North Carolina
Mount Mitchell
Mt. Mitchell
CCC
State Park
State Highway and Public Works Commission
National Park Service
National Forest
National Forest Service
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Etheridge
Conservation Department
Hidden trunk roots Reveal Brazil tree’s underground fate
A Brazilian tree species Andira Laurifolia grows with its trunk largely underground. What seem to be surface roots are actually branches spreading beneath the soil, suggesting a unique growth pattern and adaptation.
Daniels RUMORED RETIREMENT AS MEXICO AMBASSADOR
Raleigh February report says Josephus Daniels U S ambassador to Mexico and former Navy secretary may quit his post and return to North Carolina to run for the Senate against Josiah Bailey. Wake Stone house readied for Daniels family. speculation of a political bid circulated with Roosevelt support and public attention diverted.
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North Carolina
Senate
Josiah W. Bailey
Ambassador Daniels
Senator Bailey
Senrior “Atley
Daniels
Roosevelt
Mexico
Safety bulletin urges proper lights for night driving
The North Carolina Highway Safety division warns drivers about 3393 accidents after sundown last year caused by improper lights. One light and taillight issues are highlighted as major hazards. Check lights before driving at night to ensure visibility and proper adjustment.
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Division of Highway Safety
State of
North Carolina
Arthur Falk
One Hundred Per Cent Rere Kas
A fragment from a historical page presents a garbled note about Miss Gladys in Merlin and an enigmatic entry on a cake or ware. The readable terms suggest a local anecdote or notice with names and dates obscured by OCR errors.
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Gladys
Merlin
Enlightened Nine Month School Term Question Stirs Interview
A back and forth interview reveals Mister X reluctantly agrees a nine month term would be good, joking about reasons others will cite. The exchange contrasts with other reporters who receive silence as views on Neutrality Bills and public opinions remain unclear.
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Mister X
Balanced Farm Program Stressed for North Carolina
State farmers seek a balanced plan to restore soil fertility and income parity. Cottonseed, hulls, and meal are highlighted as key balancers for livestock feed and organic fertilizer, with manure returning fertility to fields.
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North Carolina
Atlantic Greyhound to appeal utilities ruling in Raleigh route decision
Counsel for Atlantic Greyhound Lines said they would appeal the utilities commission ruling granting the Carolina Coach Company a Raleigh Chapel Hill Greensboro bus franchise. The report also notes Valencia oranges may revert from ripened orange to green if left on trees.
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Raleigh
Atlantic Greyhound Lines
Utilities Commission
Carolina Coach Company
Raleigh-Chapel Hill- Greensboro
Valencia
Sailors Receive One and One-Third Gallons Wine Weekly
French navy distributes wine to its sailors at a rate of one and one third gallons per man each week.
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Department of Conservation and Development
Old King Cole
Senator Long
Senator Caraway
Arkansas
Hattie W. Caraway
Louisiana
Rose McConnell Long
Capitol
Huey Long
Caraway
Orchide
Garner
Ford
Washington Street
Pat Brown, Inc
Ford—Service
Enterprise
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Rain Capes
Olé
Aly
Carilee
Humming Bird
Fharllee’s
Milady
Harllees
Parilee
Elizabeth Arden
Plarilees
Harilee
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