North Carolina legislators push reforms and beef sale hits record
North Carolina progress in the General Assembly is highlighted by Representative Clyde Shreve pushing streamlining bills and recodification moves, including clerk of court procedure changes. A prison cattle sale tops $18,000 with a record $4.65 top price, bought by North Carolina packing plants, signaling beef industry potential in the state.
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Legislative reception updated dress code at Governor Broughton mansion
Informal due to emergency conditions and transportation limits, legislators will not be expected to wear formal attire at the Governor and Mrs. Broughton reception Thursday night. Applause greeted the announcement though women worry about footwear and gowns. Clyde Erwin, state superintendent, cited multiple reasons for the situation.
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Monks Rewarded Children Shaping Pretzel Origin
The Latin term pretiola meaning little reward led to the word pretzel. Monks gave these treats to children as a reward for learning prayers, shaping a snack with a religious origin.
Poll shows Flynn nomination for Australia likely to be decided narrowly
An Associated Press poll found the Senate likely to close on Edward J. Flynn's nomination as minister to Australia. Of 88 senators, 28 Democrats and 1 Progressive favored, 31 opposed, 8 undecided or unavailable, with a potential 48 to 48 tie if all vote.
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Congregation Honors Pastor on 25th Anniversary
Rev. J. A. Palmer of Heidelberg Reformed Church in Thomasville marks 25 years as pastor with an 11 am service at the Heidelberg Church and a 3 pm service led by area pastors including Rev. W. C. Lyerly and Rev. E. E. Snow.
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Jurors Drawn For Davidson County Court
Two weeks of Davidson County Superior Court ahead with juror lists prepared for February sessions in Lexington. First week jurors include Hedrick Bodenheimer Stout Lassiter Lambeth and many others. second week features Rothrock Crews Jarrett Doby Layton and more.
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Davidson County Superior Court
Lexington
H. L. Hedrick
W. M. Bodenheimer
W. A. Stout
Jesse Lassiter
Clifford R. Lambeth
N. W. Johnson
Matthew Berrier
H. B. Green
Paul Cecil
R. L. Moore
Atlas Smith
Joe Yarborough
Paul Kinley
C. L. King
J. C. Crouse
Herman Wilson
L. O. Walsh
O. L. Stoner
Walter C. Jenkins
Dewey Tussey
Charlie Sigman
Rome Lee Leonard
Howard Hize
H. L. Tussey
C. M. Swicegood
Clarence Lohr
W. J. Loftin
Divorcees Remarry Younger Partners Over 30 Say Statistics
Statistics show divorcees and widows over 30 who remarry tend to wed men younger than those who remarry after 30. The finding highlights trends in partner age gaps among recently remarried individuals.
Legislative Jaunt Sparks Debate At Wilmington Ship Launch
Rep. Kerman invites the assembly to a Wilmington ship launch as committees study trip logistics. Opinion split on the value of jaunts, with supporters citing broader state view and stress relief, while critics question use of transportation for lawmakers. Major L. B. Prince bound for Fort Leavenworth training. a push for longer school terms surfaces as rural teachers seek 200 days of schooling per child.
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Kansas
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Army School
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Tree Extinction Threat Looms for Franklinia Flora
The Franklinia tree exists nowhere else in the world but in a few Georgia swamp acres. Cuttings have been distributed to England and Philadelphia city park, and those cuttings are all that remain of this once widespread plant.
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Georgia
England
Philadelphia
Olive Tablets claim to relieve constipation with liver bile action
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel movement aid. It claims the tablets stir up liver bile secretion to improve intestinal action and relieve headaches and dullness, with prices 15¢ 30¢ and 60¢ and directions to follow label.
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