McLendon Pushes Crown Tax to Stop Beer Bootlegging
Raleigh January 20 Major L P McLendon representing North Carolina beer dealers urged the joint Finance committee to adopt a crown tax on beer to curb bootlegging and ensure taxes are paid. He advocated a bottle stamp showing tax paid and cited Mississippi and Texas experiences to support higher or unchanged rates. He argued the beer trade yields little profit after taxes and that the current levy raised about $900000 in 1938 with projected $1400000 if reform adopted.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
North Carolina
L. P. McLendon
Joint Finance Committee
House and
Senate
Greensboro
Budget Commission
Major McLendon
Mississippi
Texas
North Carolina considers games of skill legalization
Raleigh reports a bill to legalize games of skill that do not pay out may reach the assembly soon. Proponents promise to add a quarter million dollars to the general fund if passed, while opponents monitor the measure. Public hearings cover support for illegitimate children and bastardy prosecutions. A Texas sales tax proposal draws quick commentary and Governor O D Aniel backs a 1.6 percent transaction tax to fund aged pensions. Establishment of an aviation school at State College pleases route sponsors. A veteran lawmaker, Seeley, is noted for late hours and early mornings.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Jan
Texas
North Carolina
Gabriel
State College
Assembly honors Jackson and Lee birthday in tribute
The general assembly, after paying tribute to Andrew Jackson at a $25 dinner, noted Robert E. Lee’s birthday anniversary and another Jackson nicknamed Stonewall. The tribute was sincere though free of charge.
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General Assembly
Andrew Jackson
Robert EB. Lee
Jackson
Canadian pilot age limits raised for transport work
The minimum age for pilots in transport work in Canada increases from 19 to 23 and a maximum age of 45 is set. Candidates must have at least 500 hours of flight experience before qualification.
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Canada
Time to Marry in Breckenridge Troubled Plans Unfold
Janet Dwight faces a postponed wedding as Lance Bar stow delays marriage to secure a future. Amid rumors of Cynthia Cantrell and Barney McKnight, Aunt Mary reveals a staying arrangement at Breckenridge. Janet wrestles with gifts, guests, and a looming dinner that could reveal more about their fragile alliance. The chapter ends with Lance missing a promised call.
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Janet Dwight
Lance Barstow
Lance
Cynthia Cantrell
Mary Cantrell
Barney McKnight
Barney
Janet
Mary
Breckenridge
Senator Cantrell
Cynthia
Avalon
Santa Claus
Mr. Sartorious
Timothy Benton
Sylvia Grant
Margy
Leslie Pugh
Leslie
Aeao
Justin
East End
Aunt Mary
Jan
Mr. Justin
Man Held for Murder in Durham Roadhouse Shooting
Sheriff Belvin said he holds a man named Denver Winters, roadhouse operator on the Durham Raleigh highway, on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of 35 year old coal yard operator Joseph C. Gholson last night. Gholson was shot in the head at the roadhouse.
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Durham
E. G. Belvin
Denver Winters
Durham-Raleigh
Joseph C. Gholson
Gholson
Trailer Registrations Grow From 1930 To 1937
In 1930 the United States registered 261 507 trailers. By the end of 1937 the total reached 1 019 985, including trailers attached to passenger cars.
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United States
Striking Truck Driver Convicted in Assault Case
Jimmie Hobbs of Wilmington was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon for throwing a rock at a Southern Oil Transportation Co. tank truck between Wadesboro and Ansonville. Judge F. Don Phillips sentenced Hobbs to 18 months and set a $1,600 appeal bond. Four witnesses who provided alibis were ordered held for grand jury on perjury charges.
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Wadesboro
N. C
Jimmie Hobbs
Wilmington
Southern Oil Transportation Company
Ansonville
F. Don Phillips
Hobbs
C. M. Ezzell
Mary Carroll
J. Gaylock
Phillips
Motorists average near 10 thousand miles per year
The typical American operator travels a little under 10 000 miles annually in the family car and uses about 655 gallons of gasoline each year.
McNutt Sails for Manila After Far East Visit
Paul V. McNutt United States high commissioner of the Philippines sailed for Manila today following a three day tour during which he inspected naval and air bases on this British outpost in the Far East.
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Singapore
Paul V. McNutt
United States
Philippines
Manila
Record Safe Landings Surpass 180000 in United States 1938
In 1938 the United States logged over 180000 safe landings, marking a high point for aviation reliability and safety with widespread operations across the nation.
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United States
Alumni assembly set for Feb 23 at Chapel Hill
The general alumni assembly of the University of North Carolina will hold its annual business meeting in Chapel Hill on Thursday February 23. The announcement was made today.
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Chapel Hill
General Alumni Assembly of
The
University of North Carolina
British Soldier Killed as Mine Explodes Near Jerusalem
A British soldier was killed and five others wounded when a land mine exploded under a military vehicle near Jerusalem. Details on location and unit were sparse in the dispatch.
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Jerusalem
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Rupert Pickens
High Point
Library Committee
O’daniel
Thomas Edison
Representative Seeley
Carteret
Mr. Seeley
National Biscuit Company
Ino Eom Y
Alumni Assembly
Ramleh
Ious
Washington Street
Main Street
Asheboro, N. C
Coffe
Clover Brand
Pound
Stokley’s
Honey Pod Peas
Stokley
Eis
Dar
Ketsup
Wheaties
Presh
Bologna
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