Broughton to Address Rotarians at High Point Luncheon
J M Broughton Raleigh attorney and frequent gubernatorial candidate will speak at the High Point Rotary Club luncheon at the Sheraton tomorrow afternoon starting at 2 15 o clock. He has served in the North Carolina General Assembly and held civic roles in Wake County and Raleigh.
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Wage Hour Rulings Clarify Work Hours and Coverage
Washington January 25 The wage hour administration issued interpretations of the act clarifying that maintenance workers on mechanical equipment used in interstate commerce are covered by the act. It also says overtime applies when more than 40 hours per week across a 26 week period, and that averaging 44 hours weekly requires overtime. The rules target specific uses and are not universal.
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Washington
Unfortunate Mishap in Days Daytona Motorcycle Race
Members of the Chairtown Motorcycle Club report that local entrant Alex Swain crashed after his gasoline tank came apart while moving from 32nd to 3rd in the 100 mile race at Daytona Beach. Bill Sherrill from Charlotte won second place. most local riders did not compete.
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Enterprise Bureau & Commerce
Thomasville
Chairtown
Naional
Dayona Beach
Fla
Alex Swain
Bill Sherrill
Charlotte
North Carolina
Expulsion of Cripps Over Popular Front Plan
Sir Stafford Cripps a Labour MP was expelled from the Labour Party by the national executive by a vote of 18 to 1 for seeking to form a popular front. Ellen Wilkinson voted to keep Cripps in the party.
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London
Stafford Cripps
Labor Party
Ellen Wilkinson
Cripps
United Front
Chamberlain
Radio Station in Wilmington May Expand Facilities
A Wilmington North Carolina radio station now operating may increase its broadcasting facilities at any time by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. The authorization reflects FCC approval for expansion readiness.
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Washington
Wilmington
N. C
Federal Communications Commission
Calotabs Promised Aid Against Colds
Calotabs touted as a thorough intestinal eliminant and diuretic in cold treatment. Advertisers claim clearing virus mucus and toxins from the gut and promoting elimination of cold poisons from the blood with a purge and diuresis. A family package costs twenty five cents and a trial package ten cents.
Merit System Critics and The North Carolina Commission
John W. Hester argues the merit system has strengths and weaknesses and notes the NC Unemployment Compensation Commission has paid benefits efficiently. He contrasts merit exams with essential personal qualities and recalls the system’s origins from spoils and reform, citing Hoover and Roosevelt era emergency agencies in 1930s Washington.
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Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Adams
Washington
Hoover
Roosevelt
N. C. Unemployment Compensation Commission
John W. Hester
Greensboro
N. C
Dewey orders vigorous probe of Brulatour shooting
District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey ordered a thorough investigation into the shooting of Jules Brulatour 68 year old financier and husband of Hope Hampton. Brulatour said the gun went off accidentally while he cleaned it and was shot in the ear and neck.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Jules Brulatour
Hope Hampton
Brulatour
Park Avenue
Miss Hampton
Lenox Hill Hospital
Hermann Fischer
Dewey
Joseph Carberry
Convicted Man Sent Abusive Letters to Roosevelt Over Commission
Lester D. O'Dell, 35, was convicted in a special sessions court in New York for writing letters to President Roosevelt, seeking 1400 in commissions claimed for raising 5075 for the 1932 Roosevelt campaign. He testified he was a licensed clergyman in Virginia at 14 and was sent to Bellevue Hospital for observation. No sentencing date set.
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New York
Lester D. O'Dell
Special Sessions
Roosevelt
O'Dell
Virginia
Bellevue Hospital
Sales tax test case opening in Winston Friday
In Winston Salem North Carolina on January 25 a court hearing will begin the first round of a suit to test the legality of the state sales tax. The action is brought by J Paul Leonard and the State Fair Tax Association against Forsyth County. Leonard paid the tax on his small store under protest, using it as the basis for the case. The state has filed a demurrer to be argued Friday.
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North Carolina Unemployment Compensation Commission
Washington
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Winston-Salem
N. C
North Carolinas
J. Paul Leonard
State Fair Tax Association
Forsyth County Superior Court
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North Carolina Reports January Old Age and Aid Payment
The state board of charities and public welfare reports that North Carolina spent 164599 dollars on old age assistance and aid to dependent children in the last month.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Board of Charities and Public Welfare
Ritch Plans Anti Syndicalism Bill With Broad Scope
Raleigh January 25 Marvin Ritch Mecklenburg representative introduces an Anti-Syndicalism bill aimed at crime syndicalism and sabotage and proposing penalties of one to ten years in prison or fines up to 1000 dollars. The measure targets strikes rackets bootlegging and other labor and crime related acts broad in scope.
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Raleigh
Jan
Marvin Ritch
Stanly County
Mecklenburg
North Carolina
Ritch
Charlotte
Dave Clark
Smallest gold coin and a giant Swedish piece traced
Uncle Rays Corner surveys peculiar coins from history including a gold coin minted in southern India around 1800 measuring one eighth inch and worth about seven cents today. It contrasts with Sweden's ten daler piece a long copper oblong weighing 45 pounds and 14 by 10 by half an inch thick.
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Sweden
Canada
United States
Shanghai
Singapore
Hong Kong
Secretary of National A. B. Club Addresses Local Meeting
Pete Neumann executive secretary of the National Association of American Business clubs addressed the High Point club outlining projects the national organization desires. Collier Ellis Jr. attended as a guest and Ed Spier won the attendance prize.
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Pete Neumann
National Association of American Business Clubs
High Point Club
Collier Ellis, Jr
Ed Spier
Eight High Point Drivers Have Licenses Revoked
EIGHT PERSONS HAVE LICENSES REVOKED The state highway safety division lists eight High Point residents for driver’s license revocations. Names include Dallas Mancey James Kent Greer Charles Lassiter R L Mounce Walter Louis Poovey Rosser Mullen Fairbanks Helms and Floyd Ward all cited for driving drunk. Helms also for hit and run.
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High Point
State Highway Safety Division
Dallas Mancey
James Kent Greer
Cable Street
Charles Lassiter
Russell Street
R. L
Bob) Mounce
Mangum Avenue
Walter Louis Poovey
Broad St
Rosser Mullen
Mint Street
Fairbanks Helms
Undefined Crime Clause Promoted With Cumulative Remedy
A legislative draft defines criminal syndicalism and related acts as felonies while adding a unusual clause that the act is not a repeal of other laws but a cumulative remedy for prevention and punishment of the defined crimes. The text cautions against jeopady claims and seeks to broaden enforcement without repealing existing statutes.
North Carolina Farm Market Report Fruits and Vegetables
North Carolina shipping points data and wholesale market prices. Lettuce from Brawley California weak demand. strawberries from Plant City Florida steady. Maine potatoes tight supply. Fort Myers Florida hauls light. cabbage Rochester New York dull. apples Maryland to Virginia priced by grade. sweet potatoes North Carolina Porto Ricans 1.10 to 1.15. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh markets steady. peppers Florida 2.25 to 2.50 per 1% bushel crate. cucumbers Indiana hot houses 75c to 1.25 per dozen. squash Florida white 1.75 to 2.00. Lima beans Florida 2.50 to 3.00. strawberries Florida 14c per pint.
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Aroostook County
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