Acquittal Controversy Ties to State Gaming Law Authority
Henry Averl Leigh reports a brewing dispute over which authorities can prosecute gaming houses under state law. Charlotte and Mecklenburg officials conflict with federal injunctions, raising questions about who holds binding authority. The piece notes a broader machine injunction affecting many areas, plus a health audiometer in use for school children to assess hearing impairment.
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Prorise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill Leigh
Kies
Arlotte
Mecklenburg
E State Board of Health
North Carolina State Employment Service Records
From August 1933 to December 2, 461 registrations and 679 placements were recorded by the North Carolina State Employment Service, many into industry. The December 29 issue of NCSES News reports these figures.
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North Carolina
Ncses News
Rumors on Speakership Set Amid Rotation Talk
The piece notes confidence that Victor Bryant may become speaker, but highlights unwritten rules of rotation between east and west. It cites past west speaker Cherry and names East contenders John Paylor and Crav Libby Ward, with political support shaping potential outcomes.
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Victor Bryant
Ham
West
Gastonia
John Paylor
Pitt
Crav- Libby Ward
Sandy Graham
Incomplete Paraphrase Sparks Political Debate Over Congress
A fragmented report shows Senatorial opponents, including Representative Frank Jock, debating Congressional session goals amid campaign pressures. The piece humorously references Thompson, the private secretary, and a bizarre letter about patents, copyrights, and a claim involving soil from North Carolina.
Tree planting marks Constitution Day with soil from original estates
A plan to observe Constitution Day in Oklahoma includes planting trees. Organizers will place soil from each of the original 13 states on the roots of the trees to honor patriots and signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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Oklahoma
1937 Gold Star drivers run without accidents, Carolina Club
Over 30,000 Gold Star drivers operated vehicles in 1937 without an accident per the Carolina Motor Club headquarters report. The tally highlights road safety among members and reflects club records for the year.
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The
Carolina Motor Club
Report Against Florida Canal Seeks No Funds for 1939
Secretary Woodring released an army engineers report advising against spending federal money next year on the Florida ship canal. Major General Edward M. Markham, recently retired as chief of engineers, wrote the annual report noting no funds can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1939.
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Washington
Woodring
Army Engineers
Florida Ship Canal
Edward M. Markham
North Carolina minerals study bulletin summary
Latest bulletin from the North Carolina State College Engineering Experiment Section outlines the composition geology location uses production and reserves of all North Carolina minerals. The report details mineral resources and their potential applications for industrial use.
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N. C
North Carolina Politicians Named in Senate Rumors
Raleigh dispatch notes newspaper men speculating Cameron Morrison of Charlotte may run for the U S Senate and Jake Newell of Charlotte with J J Witten in North Carolina Republican nomination chatter. The items are treated as mild gossip in the day’s headlines.
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Raleigh
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
United States Senate
North Carolina
Jake Newell
J. J. Witten
Synagogue to Hold Evening Services Tonight
Services at B'nai Israel Synagogue begin at 8 pm with Rabbi J M Freedman delivering a sermon titled Why We Are Like That. The English service will include the psalm text He that sweareth to his own hurt and changeth not he shall never be moved from Psalm IV 4 6. An invitation is extended to all peoples to attend.
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B'nai Israel
J. M. Freedman
Alabama primary pressures and Heflin’s fate revisited
Political experts note secant comfort for Waxe and Hour opponents in Alabama this week. North Carolina congressmen confident of strong anti bill sentiment may rethink after Heflin’s presidential policy stance setback.
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Secant Comfort
Alabama
North Carolina
J. Thomas
Tom-tom
Prison Is Preferred Over Training School
Eugene Brown a 17 year old High Point youth was ordered to serve an 18 month sentence after escaping the Eastern Carolina Training School He told the court he preferred prison to returning to the training school saying he did not like it there
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The
Enterprise
Greensboro
Eugene Brown
High Point
J. Will Press, Jr
Superior Court
Brown
Eastern Carolina
Craven Bar Endorses Stacy for U S Supreme Court
The Craven County Bar Association endorsed Chief Justice W. P. Stacy of the state supreme court for appointment to the United States Supreme Court. The endorsement was announced in New Bern on January 7.
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New Bern
Craven County Bar Association
W. P. Stacy
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Death of 15 Year Old Jesse Bristow in Asheboro
Jesse Howard Bristow died at 15 after four days of pneumonia at his North Asheboro home. He was born in Randolph County and survived by parents L. A. and Mrs. Bessie Pankey Bristow, three brothers Bernice Billy and Paul, and three sisters Dora Cleo and Blanche. Funeral at Friendship church near Sophia with Rev. H. P. Powell officiating, burial in the church cemetery.
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H. P. Powell
McMullan Announces Bid for First District Solicitor
John B. McMullan announced his candidacy today for the Democratic nomination for solicitor of the first district in Elizabeth City. The move signals his intent to seek the legal post.
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Elizabeth City
John B. McMullan
North Carolinians Seek U S Supreme Court Seat
Two North Carolina figures emerge as potential successors to Justice George Sutherland. Chief Justice Walter P. Stacy of the North Carolina Supreme Court and Duke alumnus Judge Justin Miller of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals draw attention from Governor Clyde Hoey and President Roosevelt amid retirement news.
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Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
George Sutherland
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Walter P. Stacy
North Carolina Supreme Court
Justin Miller
District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals
Sutherland
Clyde R. Hoey
Stacy
Supreme Court
Hugo Black
Stone
Brandeis
Massachusetts
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Duke University
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William Penn Split Doubleheader With Lutheran College
William Penn high school split a Greensboro doubleheader with Lutheran College. The boys lost 30 to 27 while the girls won 12 to 5 in the two games.
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William Penn
William Penn High School
Lutheran College
Greensboro
Reliable and Immediate in Action
On sale at all Mann Cut Rate Drug Stores this week only. Products claimed to deliver fast results with dependable performance across daily tasks and emergencies. Limited stock available at participating locations.
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Mann
Man Slaughter Plea After Fatal October Killing
James Wright 38 submits to charge of man slaughter in the October 9 death of Virgil Poteat 20 at Marion claiming self defense. Judge set sentencing range at eight to 10 years.
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Marion
James Wright
Virgil Poteat
Unofficial Office Chat During Employment Talk
Governor Clyde R. Hoey invited a state department employee to his office after work. He joked he does not follow a strict hour system and works longer. G R Parker praised North Carolina unemployment compensation as the best seen, noting his tours of eleven northeastern states and seven in his region.
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Clyde R. Hoey
North Carolina
G. R. Parker
Federal Unemployment Compensation Commission
Charles G. Powell
North Carolina U. C. C
Bennett daughter found in Tampa honeymoon apartment
Police Chief C J Woodruff said 17 year old Gertrude Bennett Hughes missing daughter of Harry Bennett Ford Motor company personnel director and her college husband were located in Tampa honeymooning in a modest apartment. The item also notes unemployment compensation debates and 1940 gubernatorial talk with little political chatter in 1938.
Tow headed girl chases squirrel on Capitol lawn
A young cap of five summers entangles in a comical chase on the Capitol lawn as she hurled missiles at a squirrel, misreading the creature as a feeder and prompting baffled rage in her tiny attempt.
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Capitol
Squarest Offer Ever Made Lose Fat Pills Card
An advertisement promises a fat loss pill named Korjena that claims safe ingredients and quick results. It touts weight loss in two weeks without strict diet and offers a refund guarantee. It asserts lab tests and U S pharmacopoeia recognition to reassure buyers.
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Sone Laboratory
U. Pharmacopoeia
Brug
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