Opponents Readied for Major Anti Diverision Clash
Raleigh dispatch notes that anti diversification foes face one of the session’s toughest fights as opening day looms. Gov Hoey’s firm stand against the proposed amendment and pressures on lawmakers to fund requests deepen the difficulties for opponents of diverting subway funds.
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Raleigh
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Campaigns Against Diversion Face Tough Battle Over Highway Funds
A group opposing diversion vows an intensive offensive to fix the issue in legislators’ minds and block use of automotive tax money for nonhighway purposes. The campaign against diverting special funds has stretched for months as it stresses the wrong in principle and practice of tapping highway revenues for other needs.
Dr G Humphreys Addresses Asheboro Rotarians Banquet
Dr G J Humphreys president of High Point college spoke at the Asheboro Rotary Club banquet. He praised preparedness, described Scotland and Edinburgh history, and endorsed national defense. Messages from Governor Hoey and President Roosevelt were read. Rotary gifts and music highlighted the evening.
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Methodist Protestant Church
Absentee Ballot Safeguards Praised in Board Report
North Carolina lawmakers and Governor Hoey received a largely favorable response to the State Board of Elections report on absentee voting. Chairman Will A. Lucas and colleagues were commended for proposals that tighten issuance controls, require in-person applications, and impose penalties for violations. The board warned that if safeguards fail, abolition of the current law could be recommended, even at the expense of voting access.
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Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill Raleigh
Clyde R. Hoey
State Board of Elections
Will A. Lucas
State Board
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Court House
County Board of Elections
North Carolina
Relief funds diverted to vote buying in Senate report
A Senate committee found funds diverted from federal employes and WPA projects were used to influence votes, with over $20,000 tied to Charles G. Tachau and Barkley campaigns. Affidavits from Senator Guffey and Governor Earle supported denials of knowledge. The Tennessee primary faced censure for soliciting funds, while other allegations were deemed unproven. The panel noted no grounds to challenge Senator Elect A. T. Stewart’s seat.
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Charles G. Tachau
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McAdoo
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Dwis
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Berry
D-Tenn
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Hostess Receives Shower After Store Event
A warm miscellaneous shower honored the hostess who received a thoughtful gift from store employees. The hostess and her mother served a congealed fruit salad with whipped cream and coffee to guests.
Second Asheboro Rotary ball draws large crowd
More than a hundred couples danced to John Peddicord's orchestra in the community gymnasium on a Friday evening for the second Rotary ball of the season. Dancing started at 10 o'clock and attendance rivaled the first ball on November 18. About a hundred spectator tickets were sold, raising funds to aid underprivileged crippled children in the county. J. D. Ross Jr. directed both events with help from other club members.
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John Peddicord
Asheboro
Miss Mary Elizabeth and Patricia Bunch Host Methodist Youth
Miss Mary Elizabeth Bunch and Miss Patricia Bunch entertained a group of Methodist church youth at their home Saturday. After dinner the young people were kept indoors for fellowship before attending the watch service at the church, which began at nine o'clock.
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Patricia Bunch
Methodist Church
Bunch
Aviator Enjured Near Miami Orange Bowl Incident
A 38 year old commercial pilot Joseph E Marks was injured when his plane disrupted communications during the Miami Orange Bowl football game. He suffered unspecified injuries as authorities investigated the incident on January 3 in Fort Lauderdale Florida.
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Fra
Joseph E. Marks
Miami
Death toll from New Year holidays tops 300 across nation
AP reports the New Year weekend death toll reached 327, with at least 200 from automobile crashes and many other causes. New York led states with 52 deaths, followed by California 30, Illinois 26 and New Jersey 25, while alcohol-related deaths remained negligible amid record celebrations.
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Senate begins new session with focus on economy and reforms
Senate Republicans unite to curb government spending while aid remains for the distressed. A committee report accuses relief funds of political diversion and calls for rules to prevent further offenses. Hopper nomination to commerce secretary awaits Senate action as Dies panel targets subversive espionage. Foreign affairs chair Pittman pledges broad review of international policy.
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Mooney may gain freedom as Olson set to hear pardon petition
Sacramento January 3 Tom Mooney imprisoned nearly 22 years for the San Francisco preparedness day bombing may be freed Saturday after Governor Culbert D Olson, sworn in as California's first Democratic chief executive in 40 years, scheduled a hearing on Mooney's petition for a pardon.
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San Francisco
California
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Man in Critical Condition After Crash Into Wires
A man injured when his vehicle struck telephone wires yesterday remains in critical condition today with a fractured skull.
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Terday
Solons Ready for Caucus of Tonight
Workers for three campaigns circulated in the lobby of the Sir Walter hotel as candidates directed efforts from their headquarters. John F. White of Chowan predicted Fenner would lead on the first ballot and win, while others tout similar forecasts for rival candidates. Clark expected a 60 to 70 day session and focus on funding and absentee ballot changes. Ralph Fiowery urged state wide absentee ballot reform but warned against piecemeal legislation. Dr Will S Long sought compensation for firefighters injured or killed on calls outside town limits.
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John F. White
Chowan
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Catawba
Will 8. Long
Alamance
Cottoned to Fight for New Farm Act
Senator Smith of South Carolina, longtime head of the Senate agriculture committee, announced plans for a complete revision of the administration farm program with a focus on cotton and tobacco. He would soon offer a new farm bill, push Senate committee discussion, and seek a parity price around 15 cents per pound for a fixed cotton production quota apportioned by past output.
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Smith
D-Sc
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Page Trust final dividend issued to creditors
Checks totaling 165904.57 were sent to 8866 creditors of the Page Trust Company, the final dividend after its 1933 closure. The Aberdeen headquarters and multiple North Carolina branches paid common claimants 39.3 percent, preferred claims in full, and secured claimants 98.8 percent.
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Supreme Court upholds ICC warehousing ruling in New York port
The Supreme Court sustained an Interstate Commerce Commission order prohibiting seven railroads from providing commercial warehousing space to interstate shippers in the port of New York district at less than cost. The railroads warned the decision would have a revolutionary effect on railroad leasing and market rentals nationwide.
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Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
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ICC
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