Opposing Redistricting Sparks Mecklenburg County Debate
Ape chairman of the fifth district congressional committee objects to Mr Mull's plan to create eleven districts by redrawing lines. He notes the Mull proposal would tear up the Imperial district and likely place Guilford County in the eleventh, risking unrepresented areas. Legislature has not yet acted beyond committee appointments, but support for eleven districts is implied.
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Mull
North Carolina
Guilford County
House
Senate
General sales tax proposals in Raleigh struggle toward fate
North Carolina legislators consider a general sales tax to shift the tax burden from property. Proponents cite 20 to 30 million potential revenue and the goal of funding education for every child. Economists warn about enforcement costs borne by revenue departments and taxpayers.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Central Treasury
Revenue Department
High Point council plans to simplify city agencies
High Point considers an ordinance to reduce three department heads to one to cut public service costs. The move aligns with state recommendations to streamline government ahead of potential tax-base declines this year. The measure targets departments with lengthy bookkeeping records and impacts on property tax assessments.
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High Point
City to unify public service departments for savings
The text notes rising costs even as charges for workers and materials fall. It suggests blending related departments under central authority to save perhaps 15000 to 20000 dollars. The city council appears receptive to this promising reform experiment.
Recovery in Textiles Gains Ground in New England
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter cites widespread 24 hour operations across Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine and New Hampshire mills. Firms like Lorraine Manufacturing Wyandotte Worsted Edwards Manufacturing Stillwater Worsted Mills and Botany Worsted Mills report full capacity and ongoing modernization, suggesting the textile sector is recovering faster than other staples.
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New England
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Massachusetts Cotton Manufacturing Corporation
Lorraine Manufacturing Company
Rhode Island
Wyandotte Worsted Company
Waterville
Maine
Rochester
N. H
Pittsfield
Mass
Edwards Manufacturing Company
Augusta
Stillwater Worsted Mills
Harrisville
R. L
Mapleville
R. 1
Connecticut
Virginia
Naumkeag-Seam Cotton Mills
Salem
Danvers Bleachery
Peabody
Hill Mill
Lewiston
Androscoggin Mills
Bates Mill
Botany Worsted Mills
Passaic
N. J
Botany
Butler
New Bedford
Hoosac Cotton Mills
New Bedford Cotton Manufacturing Corporation
Grosvenor-Dale
Powdrell and
Alexander
Slaer Finishing Company
Webster
Parade or Carriage for Governor Pinchot Inauguration
The incoming Pennsylvania governor Gifford Pinchot will ride to the capitol in a horse drawn carriage, reviving old style pomp over modern autos. The piece argues for traditional pageantry and laments over-simplified parade efficiency, citing unemployment distress and cautious skepticism about such demonstrations.
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Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Young stars shine in chess openings, says Capablanca
Capablanca asserts champions are those who start playing early and notes there will be strong openings for a bright young man.
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Capablanca
Hoover Watson in 1932 bid as Republican standard bearers
National Republican leaders weigh Hoover as presidential candidate with Watson as running mate amid plans to replace Vice President Curtis. Indiana Senator McGill is touted for Curtis’s seat, while Curtis’s own assent remains uncertain. Age sparks debate as plans unfold.
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Hoover
Watson
Curtis
Indiana
McGill
Kansas
Allen
Senate
Winter Talk From a Notre Dame Alumna Newsroom
A sardonic note on a Notre Dame alumnus speaking in winter. The piece references Russia plans to export 12,000,000 electric light bulbs and Cuban rioters setting fire to sugar plantations. The tone mocks writers who would make light of these events.
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Sage
Notre Dame
Russia
New York bicycle club dissolves while paper money longevity eyed
The text notes a disbanded New York bicycle club and a congressional study on extending the life of paper currency. It comments on a shared ongoing problem and finds a humorous link between the two topics.
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New York
Congress
Plan Relief Fund For State Units
Raleigh January 17 A movement to tighten regulation of bus companies and commercial truck lines aims to boost state revenue, but observers fear crippling restrictions. The effort, led by the North Carolina Association for the Regulation of Commercial Highway Traffic with H A Williams as president, faces opposition from railroad interests and bus operators awaiting a united proposal. The piece also notes a broad push by North Carolina’s Negro welfare programs, highlighting organized county committees, funding data, and Leader Lawrence A Oxley guiding negro public welfare efforts.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Association For the
H. A. Williams
Spencer
Rowan County
Dent
North Carolina
Lawrence A. Oxley
Hack Wilson Plans Salary Boost After Ruth Rumors
Chicago January 19 Hack Wilson the Cubs outfielder says he will demand a 40 000 per year contract replacing his 22 500 annual deal that expired after 1930 He notes Babe Ruth’s reported 80 000 annual pay and asserts he is worth at least half that much Also included is a historical line about Lincoln freeing over 3 000 000 slaves.
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Chicago
Babe Ruth
Hack Wilson
Cub
Wilson
Just Another Day Wasted Away in Household Strife
A comical verse from Mrs. T. G. Petreer of Thomasville North Carolina describes a frazzled morning routine. The speaker laments missing water, empty groceries, a burned-out stove, and a broken clothesline as she juggles breakfast, chores, and care for children.
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T. G. Petreer
Thomasville, N. C
North Carolina Artists Plan Spring Public Exhibition
The North Carolina Association of Professional Artists will stage its first public show on university grounds in Chapel Hill this spring. Mary deB Graves, president, arranged the event to open April 23 with the American College Publicity association, and the exhibition will run about ten days in Person hall. The group, about fifteen native or resident Tar Heel artists, will feature leaders Mary deB Graves, Charles Baskerville Jr, Isabelle Bowen, and William Steene.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina Association of Professional Artists
Mary de B. Graves
Graham
Person
American College Publicity Association
Saunders To Talk To Alumni Groups
J Maryon Saunders executive secretary of the University Alumni Association plans a tour of several larger southern chapters visiting alumni groups to discuss university affairs and support. The schedule highlights gatherings in Chapel Hill and other southern cities this month.
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Saunders
Chapel Hill
J. Maryon Saunders
The
University Alumni Association
Teethina advertised as baby fret remedy
An advertisement promotes Teethina for teething irritability in babies caused by constipation gas and indigestion. It claims to regulate bowels gently expel bile, soothe fretfulness and aid sleep without opiates, priced 30 cents with a free Dr Moffett's Baby Book offer from C J Moffett Co Dent Columbus Georgia.
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Dr Moffett
C. J. Moffett Co
Dent
F. Cohumbua Ge —Éco
NYC Leads U S Tall Building Boom With Many 20-Floor Towers
About 340 structures in the United States rise 20 or more stories, with roughly half located in New York City, reflecting a rapid expansion of high rise construction and urban skyline changes in major markets.
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United States
New York City
Radio Schedule Fragments From Eastern Clear Channels
OCR heavy radio timetable shows multiple station lineups with programs across WEAF WHAM WJZ WABC WOR WGY and others. It lists music talk and variety shows with times from 6:00 to 11:30 plus western affiliates and program notes for hours.
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WEAF
Hewx
Wen
WWI
WJAR
WBEN
WCAE
WEAP
WEE
WIAX
WTAG
Ween
Ana Sana
Wwe Ital
Gypsies
WABC
WDBJ
WKRC
Yas CW
WDOD
WHEC
WLB
WHP
WJAS
Evangeline Adams
WFB
WKBW
WAY
WNAC
WTAR
WADC
WKERC
Waiu Grant
WGST
WXYZ
WSPD
WLAC
Tony Cabooch
Walu
WLBZ
WORC
Waal
Wbb3
Wits
WGR
Waao
Orch. & Pe
WEA
SRC
Wrac Wead
WIAS
WNA
WCRC
WBT
WLBW
Whtal
Wtar Sp
KRC
WWNC
WBCM
WJZ
WRC
WGAR
Mormon Choir
WBAL
WSM
Wne
WBZ
WHAM
KDKA
WRVA
WPTF
WJAX
WIOD
WLW
WFLA
Amos
Andy
WCKY
the Jesters
KDK
WSB
Weer
WJIAX
Bys
Rox
CLEAR/HANNEL
WPG
Anting
Los Charros
The
Riviera
Collegians
Orchestra
Globe ‘Trotter
Vaudev
the Moonbeams
Pes Ceeee
WCAU
WGY
WIZ Ism
P.rb
T. Prog
Reesare Hous
WAHG
WTIC
WAB
Jempaoe
Hank Keene
Tres
the Madcaps
Wizee
the Knights
Benet Orches
Tomeshe
Strokers —Hadior
Orebentia Central
Clear Channel
Spectres
University Tall
the Brothers F Res
Robert Ee
WIZ
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Brunswick Duilding
Park Avenue
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
City Council
By Bruce Catton
State House
Mr. Pinchot
Seattle
Charlotte Observer
President Lincoln
Baby
Ters
Birmingham
Atlanta
American Alumni Council
Gardner
Chase
Alumni Loyalty Fund
Associated Press
WCSH
Akers
Florence
Orch
Heldt
Hevales
CBS
WMAL
WDAB
WDO
Paris
Wjal Wee
WCAO
Rae
Wjbl
WKEW
WEAN
Wwrag
Wayz Wal BP Ik
WPA
Edie
Wwe
Henderson
WDBI
WHK
CFRB
K—760
NBC Chain
WJLW
Wbckgw
WELA
Young’s Orc
CKGW
WRZ
KYW
Wael
WHAS
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