Southern governors back wage control in southeastern push
Southeastern governors after a White House conference approve a resolution for a floor on wages and a ceiling on hours. North Carolina's Hoey is a holdout. observers note regional economic ties and agricultural concerns, plus broader southern opposition influencing Congress.
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Ge Dixie
White House
North Carolina
Hoey
Piedmont
Ickes
Jackson
South
Congress
Washington
Confession of Payne and Turner in Buncombe Murder Case
The Buncombe sheriff announced confessions from Payne and Turner clearing up the Penn hotel murder. The two notorious outlaws face possible capital charges after their surrender and statements, with officers and the public noting the killings of a patrolman and the resulting path to judicial and executive action.
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Buncombe
New York
Asheville
Payne
Turner
Penn
Start of the New Deal in Intangibles
Intangibles listed with the states commissioner of revenue in the first week of the new year will pay only 1067 dollars in taxes. Most values are bank deposits. The piece discusses potential totals, distribution to counties, and the need to expand listings to match old revenue levels.
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States Commissioner of Revenue
School for Brides and Fingerprints in Public Life
A columnist riffs on a fictitious Japanese school for brides, contrasts it with a suggested school for husbands, and critiques crime funding and fingerprint registration. It recalls Augustus Caesar and ends with a moral about human fallibility.
Governor’s Vote Reflected North Carolina Wage Pressures
A historical report notes North Carolina’s wage competition with southern states and compares it to Pennsylvania’s earlier experience as capital moved south for higher productivity, highlighting regional economic pressures and policy responses.
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North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Spain of chivalry land of death by own action
A front page report notes a dynamite blast destroying a refuge in Teruel killing about a hundred orphans. The article portrays Spain in brutal civil war fighting, with outside influence deepening the crisis and comments on the temperamental traits of the Spanish people.
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Teruel
Spain
War talk and memories from notable figures
A collection of quotes shows Borah criticizing war psychology, Ada Hofman financing Christmas shopping, Connie Mack reflecting on 75 years in baseball, a perceived easing of tension in Europe, Italy leaving the League, Chamberlain’s self description as a bathtub singer, and Mary Garden’s retirement remarks.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Europe
Italy
League of Nations
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Patchwork Quilts and Old-Time Patterns Recalled in New York Day
A New York Day by Day column reflects on old quilt names and patterns such as The Rain Fence The Churn Dash and The Goose Chase. It contrasts crafting scraps into art with a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote about taking action to achieve success.
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New York
Elizabeth
Aunt Dora
Little Patience
Kenneth Collins
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Helen Keller advised against marriage by her circle
The article notes Keller was photographed only from her right side. As a girl, friends debated removing a blemish on her cheek but chose not to reveal it to avoid mental anguish. They also persuaded her never to marry.
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Helen Keller
Suggestion Frame Grabs Movie Stars in Films
The text notes a recurring device in cinema where a large frontal face is shown in a wide silver frame on the southwest corner to provoke audience swoon. Directors call this device Sug gestion and use it as a bold visual staple for star appeal.
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Genthe
Steinien
No doubt a newspaper edge cleans nails better than files
The folded newspaper serrated edge is humorously praised as an effective nail cleaner likened to a dripkin by Gelett Burgess. It is noted as a quirky subway pastime, with a caveat about being discreet.
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Gelett Burgess
The Jovial Frank Vance Storrs Cuts Theatre Production
A nostalgic portrait recalls Frank Vance Storrs as a wealthy impresario with a white limousine and control of program rights. Once over 90 theatres ran at full blast, his luxury ads funded his fortune. Now fewer than 20 productions remain, with many predicting only about a dozen soon.
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Frank Vance Storrs
Ristro
Storrs
Cares Visit At Country Place Uncovers Hotel Mark
Frank and Berthe Care hosted a weekend at Percy Waxmin's country estate. Mrs Case noticed towels bearing the Algonquin Hotel mark in the adjoining guest room and bath, suggesting a hotel connection.
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Frank
Berthe Care
Percy Waxmin
Local News Briefs and Community Notes
J R Willis of this city named to prepare for the North Carolina Ice Cream Manufacturers association convention set for January 10 and 11 at Sedgefield. Dr S K Spahr of Greensboro to preach at the First Methodist Protestant church this morning. A shell-shocked World War veteran who deserted his home was found today by police. Mrs Matt Wall leaves tonight for a several day visit to New York.
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J. R. Willis
North Carolina
Hayes Named Federal Judge Nominee for Greensboro
Confirmation of Johnson J. Hayes of Greensboro as federal judge for the new Middle District will be recommended to the Senate Judiciary Committee. President Coolidge will depart Washington Friday for a goodwill trip to Havana.
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Johnson J. Hayes
Greensboro
Middle District
Senate Judiciary Committee
Coolidge
Washington
Havana
Local student returns to Georgia Tech in Atlanta
Daniel About People Blase returns to Atlanta Ga where he is a student at Georgia Tech Elizabeth Hayden comes back from Raleigh after attending the midwinter State dance T V Rochelle attends a furniture show in Chicago Mrs H N Bowne is noted in the item
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Daniel
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Elizabeth Hayden
Raleigh
T. V. Rochelle
Chicago
H. N. Bowne
Woman's College student withdrawn over German faculty member
Twenty years ago a student at the Woman's College in Greensboro was withdrawn because a German was on the faculty. Passengers disembarking in High Point from southbound trains last evening criticized both the conduct and the number of passengers aboard.
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Woman's College At
Greensboro
High Point
Hotel Linen Prank Reveler Connives with Manager
A hotel guest couple discovers that sheets and pillowcases in their room were borrowed by Waxman and an assistant manager to shock their guests. The misused linen was intended to provoke a reaction, and the plan unraveled after the couple returned to their hotel.
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Waxman
Local Students and Visitors Reported in Greensboro and Wrexington
Richard Rietzel left Saturday for Wrexington Virginia to resume studies at WVMI. Miss Dorothy Henley and Valette Jones spent the day in Greensboro. Mrs. C. M. Brown returned yesterday from Greensboro where she has been visiting her mother.
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Richard Rietzel
Wrexington
Wv. M. I
Dorothy Henley
Valette Jones
Greensboro
C. M. Brown
Newsstand Clerk’s View of Terminal Life
A veteran newsstand clerk at a major terminal describes the glamour of the high stool and busy crowds. He admits he never reads magazines and only scans headlines, finding crowds exhausting despite access to the latest periodicals.
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Grand Central
Pennsylvania
McNaught Syndicate
President Wilson outlines definite peace program
London dispatch notes the Australian cabinet has resigned. Dr Asa W Chamberlain, aged physician, was found guilty of murdering his brother and given a life sentence.
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Wilson
Congress
London
Asa W. Chamberlain
Parts in piano exceed those in automobile by threefold
The statement notes that a piano has three times as many parts as an automobile. It compares two objects to illustrate a proportion where piano parts are triple the count of auto parts.
Fresh Snow Contains Various Chemicals in Fresh Fall
Freshly fallen snow is described as containing ammonia phosphorus nitrates echiorine and sulfates though the context and source details are unclear. The note highlights chemical components detected in winter precipitation.
Pigeon Dives Upward Then Flies at 60 MPH Pace
A pigeon can rise almost vertically and reach speeds up to 60 miles an hour. The bird showcases powerful wing strokes and bursts into rapid ascent before settling into a swift flight.
Washington Budget Fog Looms Over 1938-39 Deficit
The commentary warns that deficit estimates for 1938-39 may vary widely from the 1937-38 shortfall of about 1.088 billion dollars. It notes Roosevelt may seek larger appropriations for the navy, army, and work relief if the economy does not improve, with Congress resisting some cuts.
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Congress
Roosevelt
1938 Budget Forecast Faces Uncertain Savings
The 1938 fiscal plan aims to cut federal expenditures by about 539 million dollars from the current year. Congress may erase most or all of the anticipated saving and may seek new ways to spend money. Revenue estimates hinge on a tentative business upswing in 1938, with 5.919 billion dollars projected vs 6.320 billion in 1937-38 and 6.869 billion in 1938-39 expenditures.
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Congress
Treasury
President remarks to Congress spark mood question
The President said that was telling them after addressing Congress, and observers wonder if Congress was in a mood to be told.
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Congress
Duke of Windsor Buys Duchess 20000 Pin for New Year
The Duke of Windsor gave his Duchess a 20000 dollar pin as a New Year's gift. Britain appears to continue backing her former monarch in the lavish manner to which Wally has grown accustomed.
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Duke of Windsor
Britain
Wally
Michigan Pamphlet Guides Safe Driving
A government pamphlet on safe driving is being distributed to motorists. Rome may feed it while driving at high speed in heavy traffic with one hand, illustrating dangerous driving behavior.
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Michigan
Rome
Father Coughlin Returns to Radio Airwaves
The radio priest resumes broadcasts but no sign yet of his 1936 Union Party allies. observers watch for alignment with his current political stance and audience appeal.
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Father Coughlin
Union Party
Sleeve lash back on Japanese goods boycott sparks
The article notes Japan ese manufacturers react as Americans burn Japanese goods bought and paid for, with profits already held in Nippon banks.
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