Financial Marts Opened Year With Brighter Aspect
New York financial markets opened 1933 with brighter tone as bonds led gains and stocks and commodities followed. Limited trading due to New Year holiday and Coolidge tribute, with a brisk midweek rally and gains that consolidated. Analysts weighed inflation talk, dollar revaluation rumors, and potential government programs shaping the year ahead.
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John L. Cooley
NEW Tore
Calvin Coolidge
Wall Street
Congress
Garner Denies Break With Roosevelt On Tax Plan
Democratic leaders weigh a sales tax as a last resort to close the deficit. Speaker Garner cites a feasible income tax expansion and cites already planned revenue from gasoline and beer taxes plus economies to cover a $492 million shortfall, while Roosevelt remains aligned with the New York conference plan.
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Garner
Hyde Park
New York
Washington
King
Utah
Hoover
Congress
Assembly in Short Meet In 15 Minute Session
New House bills include H. B. 27 Howell of Haywood to establish a law library in Haywood. Bills passed by House include 8. B. 2 Griffin of Chowan to print 3 000 copies of the inaugural message of Governor Ehringhaus. H. B. 19 Martin and Sullivan of Buncombe fix rate of pay of presidential electors.
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Howell
Haywood
House
Griffin
Chowan
Ehringhaus
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Buncombe
Willing to Share Rheumatism or Toothache
A humor sketch contrasts an agitator demanding half of all shared assets with an old farmer answerable only by choosing between rheumatism or toothache. The joke hinges on the farmer’s dry acceptance and toying with the intruder.
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Willang
Kreisler Says Separation from Wife Inspires Love Over Career
New York report notes violinist Fritz Kreisler expresses unhappiness during a stay away from his wife who remained abroad due to illness. He states this 45 year separation is a first and shares guidance about love guiding his life and career.
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New York
Fritz Kreisler
Man volunteers to taste wine in liquor trial
In Media Pennsylvania Prosper J Boudart of Chester volunteers to taste an alleged wine in a liquor trial. He gulps the liquid and declares it real wine to the judge. The judge thanks him and commends the surprise tasting as a pleasure.
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Media
Prosper J. Boudart
Chester
Charles C. Greer
Boudart
Prosper
Tommy Bolger Snare Stirs Tailor Shop Tale
Police say Thomas Bolger entered the tailoring shop of Sam Green while the Greens were asleep. He woke Mrs. Green with a toe stumble and cried Tommy then tried to respond with a cat sound. Police note he should have barked. Green’s dog Tommy is a wiry terrier.
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Chicago
Thomas Bolger
Samel Green
City Roost of Starlings Fills Museum Facades
One hundred thousand birds roost nightly around the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Police are puzzled as dense flocks perch on window sills, roofs, and exterior statues, causing widespread nightly noise for residents.
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New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Simple Funeral Service Observes Former President
High dignitaries attended a solemn service for the former president as Mrs. Coolidge and family joined in the rituals. The clergy led prayers praising his public service, faith, and dedication to the Commonwealth while mourners filled Northampton streets and the funeral procession moved toward the Vermont state line.
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Commonwealth
Beeches
Getting Better Duel With a Prompting Doctor and Nurse
A terse hospital scene follows a nurse and doctor debating a patient’s progress. The patient’s optimistic condition is noted as the medical team discusses the next steps in care. The dialogue reflects bedside humor amid routine rounds.
Funeral services for Calvin Coolidge in Northampton
Readings and music mark the service at Little Northampton Church with organ selections from New World and familiar hymns. Rev. Albert J. Penner leads prayers and benediction as mourners honor the late president whose public life is praised and whose memory is hoped to inspire future leaders.
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Coolidge
Little Northampton
Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
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Dvorak
Albert J. Penner
Jesus Christ
Earth
Commonwealth
Thomasville Opposes Lexington Changer in Recorder's Court
In Thomasville a meeting is planned to oppose Lexington proposals to expand the recorder's court. The plan would shift criminal and civil jurisdiction and move the judge and solicitor to salaries, raising concerns that taxes would fund a salary based court while the local fee based court would suffer losses and require city taxes.
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Thomasville
Lexington
Recorder’s Court
Lexington Township
Denton
Gas thieves loot recovered by police after thefts
Police found two gas tank caps a broken off oil tank lock and a can with eight gallons of gasoline believed to be loot from a gas stealing gang operating in the area. Owners may claim their material at police headquarters.
Miss Laura Giles Claimed By Death
Miss Laura Giles aged 25 died at 1 15 this afternoon at her home 300 Willowbrook street after a two week pneumonia illness. She was born in Tennessee June 21 1907 and moved to High Point with her family years ago. Surviving are her mother Mrs Olive Giles route 3 High Point three brothers R P Giles J R Giles Knoxville Bert Giles New York three sisters Mia T L Brooks Chattanooga Virginia Giles Nora Lee Giles High Point Funeral arrangements not completed this afternoon.
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Willowbrook Street
Tennessee
High Point
Olive Giles
This City
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J. R. Giles
Knoxville
Bert Giles
New York
Mia. T. L. Brooks
Chattanooga
Virginia
Nora Lee Giles
Funeral Services For Miss Ruby Smith
Funeral services for Ruby Hunt aged 15 of 412 South Street who died at the North Carolina School for the Deaf and Dumb Thursday were held yesterday at 3 30 at the Pilgrim Holiness church in Ranch e man with the Rector Rev W R Phillips in charge. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were R W Upton Bennie Smith C B Shaver Sam Varner Robert Varner and Rossie Nelson.
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North Carolina School For the Deaf and Dumb
Pilgrim Holiness Church
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W. R. Phillips
R. W. Upton
Bennie Smith
C. B. Shaver
Sam Varner
Robert Varner
Rossie Nelson
Debate Over Volstead Penalties At Hearing
Blaine and Senator Dill clash with Dunford on limiting Volstead Act penalties by alcohol strength or repealing the act. Dunford says repeal thwarts the amendment while Blaine notes failure to act is not unconstitutional and advocates legislative action to carry out the amendment.
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Dill
Dunford
Nford
Burglars Loot Birmingham Police Station Liquor Locker
In Birmingham a pair of thieves forced a five inch hole in a liquor locker at the police station and escaped with a suitcase of liquor. Authorities suspect the burglars targeted recently seized liquor, while officers were nearby.
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Plan to avoid widening streets by parking lots proposal
Toronto plan proposes a lot in each city block for automobile parking to eliminate curb parking and avoid street widening. City planning and assessment commissioners suggest this approach to city council as a way to gain road space without expanding the streets.
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City Planning and Assessment Commissioners
Taxicab Robbery Humbles Boston Driver
Michael G. Connolly, a taxicab driver, was robbed after two youths entered his cab and forced him to stop. They held him up and took $18 after a long ride, having waited for an opportunity to hijack the fare.
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Boston
Michael G. Connolly
Favorite Son Returns to Vermont Home to Rest
Residents recall Calvin Coolidge with warmth as Herbert Moore, a distant relative, shares memories from Black River Academy in Ludlow. Moore recalls Coolidge quietly studying, and a note from his father about a calf in a wagon bound for Boston. The story notes Coolidge later rose to state representative and governor.
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Pao
Herbert Moore
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Massachusetts
Rankin Named Finance Committee Chair Amid Spender Leadership
The article lists appointed chairs for North Carolina Senate committees with Rankin as Finance chair and Clement leading Appropriations. Other assignments include Hinsdale on Judiciary No 1, Grady on Judiciary No 2, McDuffie on Propositions and Grievances, Long on Public Health, Gwyn on Public Roads, and Francis on Railroads.
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Dempsey
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Yen Blue
Bagey
North Carolina lawmakers cut cost by idle sessions
The North Carolina legislature faced criticism for brief perfunctory sessions over a weekend. Lawmakers reportedly spent under 15 minutes per session with low attendance, costing more than 2000 dollars per day when pay is counted, surpassing savings from governor pay cuts.
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Seargeant-At-Arms
Ministers Will Not Convene Monday
The High Point Ministers association meeting scheduled for Monday morning is postponed because several ministers are absent attending a conference. The next meeting will be at Wesley Memorial church on Monday morning January 16 at 10 30, with installation of new officers.
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High Point Ministers’ Association
Wesley Memorial Church
Butter and Eggs Chicago Market Report
Butter prices in Chicago on January 7 show 9,470 pounds sold at 93 score for creamery pats, 92 for extras, 90 to 91 for extra firsts, and 86 to 87 for seconds with 20 percent standard. Kegs total 4,639 at unchanged firm prices.
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Chicago
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