Dowell weighs state senate run amid pension talk and coop concert plans
Local figures discuss possible Dowell candidacy for state auditor while debunking a Kirkman rumor. Attention shifts to old age pensions with Mrs Wohl and G Daniels spearheading efforts. Coop Concerts aims to limit attendance to members only as construction and road damage from freezes prompt city funding considerations.
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Dowell
O. Arthur Kirkman
High Point Merchants Association
Senate
Kirkman
G. Daniels
Lillington
Bruce Carraway
Congressional Record
Helen Robertson Wohl
Guilford College
Raleigh
North Carolina
General Assembly
Safe Driving Pledge Promotes Accident Prevention
In cooperation with the Safety Council of The Enterprise a pledge urges drivers to observe all traffic signs and signals keep brakes and lights in good condition avoid drinking and driving and refrain from unnecessary speeding through traffic or weaving.
High Point Safety Council Seeks Resident Pact
Residents are asked to fill and mail resolutions to the Safety Council of The High Point Enterprise indicating willingness to cooperate to the utmost in making High Point a safer city to live in.
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Safety Council of
High Point
Pedestrian Lanes Moved Back Twenty Feet in Trial
Traffic experts propose shifting pedestrian lanes back twenty feet to lower automobile pedestrian accidents at intersections. Chief W G Fridle says the plan has his approval and will run as a fair trial with many cities reporting benefits.
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W. G. Friddle
Traffic signal plan to extend red light clearance 20 feet
Chief Friddle announced a new traffic system that keeps the street center unmoved while the line farthest from the center sits 20 feet behind the building line. The change gives motorists extra distance to enter intersections and pedestrians a safer crossing as signals switch. If ineffective it will be scrapped after a fair trial and violators will face tickets through to court.
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Friddle
Fletcher Bank Final Payoff To Depositors In Raleigh
The Bank of Fletcher closed in 1932 and is paying its 338 depositors and other creditors a final 2 1 2 percent dividend of 1466.72. This brings total payments to 42 1 2 percent or 24934.09 to common creditors. Commissioner Gurney P. Hood notes preferred creditors already received 2059.81.
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Raleigh
Bank of Fletcher
Gurney P. Hood
New York Announces 80 Million Road Build Plan
New York state unveils an 80 million dollar program to reconstruct roads and remove about 100 dangerous crossing points where serious accidents occurred, aiming to improve safety and traffic flow.
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New York State
Ilderton Receives Unusual Honor With Auto Council
Horace G Ilderton of Horace Ilderton Inc is named a member of the National Activities Council of the National Automobile Dealers Association. The council aims to settle questions in retail auto trade and promote harmony nationally. Ilderton has spent 20 years with Dodge and 10 years in High Point with many friends.
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Horace G. Ilderton
Horace Ilderton, Inc
National Activities Council
National Automobile Dealers Association
United States
Siderton
Ilderton
Dodge
High Point
Smith Receives 12600 Damages In Heirship Suit
In Mecklenburg Superior Court F Brandon Smith Jr a 29 year old real estate man was awarded 12000 actual and 600 punitive damages in a heart balm case against Joseph F Cannon his former father in law The jury after over five hours deliberation returned the verdict Smith seeks payment while Cannon vows to pursue new trials and higher courts including the US Supreme Court if needed.
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Charlotte
F. Brandon Smith, Jr
Joseph F. Cannon
Mecklenburg Superior Court
Anne Cannon Reynolds Smith
Cannon
G. Vernon Cowper
United States Supreme Court
Smith
Concord
Anne
Hot Springs
Ark
Smith Reynolds
Winston- Salem Tobacco
W. F. Harding
Gomez Leads in Cuban Election Amid Uncertain Results
In Havana on January 11 Cuba's presidential race remained unsettled as Miguel Mariano Gomes, a 46 year old coalition candidate and former Havana mayor, kept a small lead over Gen. Mario G. Menocal, with results from 409 of ??? provinces showing Gomes ahead.
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Havana
Cuba
Miguel Mariano Gomes
Mario G. Menocal
Menocalista Party
Havana Election Results Show Gomez Leading In Provinces
In easing returns Gomez leads in Havana, Camaguey, Santa Clara, Matanzas and Oriente with margins small. Manuel De Cespedes did not campaign, while Teodor Menocal factions claim votes amid protests and fear of army intimidation. Observers note Menocal remains a political force. officials predict Gomez victory in at least five provinces.
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Camakuey
Menocalistas
Gomez
Menocal
House of Representatives
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Oriente
Interior
Maximiliano Smith
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Cooperative Concerts Association
Waynick
Sam Strickland
Main Street
South Main
the Safety Council of
Enterprise
High Point Enterprise
Fletcher Bank
Duke Power Co
South Main Street
H. G. Tilderton
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
San Antonio Beruff Mendieta
Marianista
Pelayo Cuervo
Meocalista
Camaguey
FORD
UCC
Universal Credit Company
Detroit
Gompa
Pat Brown
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