Elocent Plea by Frank Graham for University Funding
President Frank Graham of the University of North Carolina urged a $300,000 annual increase for two years to restore funding to 1929 levels. Despite broad praise for his appeal, lawmakers face a stiff odds game as state finances and the McLean measure push toward a general sales tax and larger school funding needs. The effort faces political and fiscal obstacles even after his compelling testimony.
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Frank Graham
University of North Carolina
Raleigh
Graham
Gardner
McLean
When the Investigator Is Investigated
Senator Moses exposes Nye committee spending as $97,000 with $4,000 paid to Nye’s brother. He criticizes the publicity as aimed to embarrass Nye in reelection bid, noting the impact on campaigns of other questioned senators amid rancor and poor sportsmanship.
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Moses
Nye
North Dakota
Senate
Senator Nye Face Overcharges and Travel Costs Issue
The article notes a $5,300 charge attributed to Senator Nye and questions whether his public expense travel and investigation spending were excessive. It links Nye’s later reelection stance to these points and contrasts Mose’s committee expense report with Nye’s contempt for minor irregularities in North Carolina tied to the Simmons Bailey campaign.
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Senator Nye
Nye
Moses
North Carolina
Simmons-Bailey
Observations on Tentative Tax Plans Prompt Hearings
A draft budget plan seeks about 13 million more revenue. Finance committees set February 17 for hearings amid growing opposition from building and loan associations fearing nearly doubling taxes. The revenue bill also includes gross sales tax provisions, signaling increased tax burdens and potential shifts from wealthier to other sectors.
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Tax Commission
North Carolina
Coolidge on British statesmanship and India crisis
The former president writes that British leadership has shaped colonies and trade, praising plans for India and Gandhi's release. He argues British restraint could revive empire prosperity under order and liberty, while warning Gandhi followers may test concessions and threaten imperial cohesion.
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Calvin Coolidge
India
Gandhi
Great Britain
England
Play Praising Flagpole Sitters Urged by Critic
A critic advocates a stage work about flagpole sitters, arguing for a play that inspires admiration and elevates audience regard for such acts. The proposal imagines a performance that celebrates persistence and public gaze.
Greener Pastures by Helen Welshimer
A reflective essay comparing the Prince of Wales and other dreamers who long to swap crowns for bylines. It notes royal constraints, the universal wish to tell stories, and the quiet humor of everyday ambitions in a world of noise curfews and theatrical snorts.
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the Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales
Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David
Duke of Cornwall
Great
Britain
Thorny trail reflection and jailhouse song lyric remark
A hiker laments a hitch in the journey while a recurring drunkard pushes excess as the path to success. A Chicago gangster in jail wrote a song while awaiting trial, hoping an acquittal will complete his plan.
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Chicago
Boxers Stage Round Play in Sports World Prediction
Ruth St Denis foresees dancing ruling sports, but boxers respond with a round play twist. The exchange blends performing arts outlook with boxing culture, hinting at a clash of styles and audiences in a bold 1920s era lines.
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Ruth St. Denis
Prize fighters respect each other’s rights say traffic cops
A colorful aside notes that prize fighters may quarrel but still honor each other’s space, with a traffic cop asking gently about their hurry if Little Boy Blue came to blow his horn today.
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Blue
Cal Coolidge Liner Named Amid Travel Jest
A new liner is to be named after Cal Coolidge with a joke on builders if the ship does not choose to run. The piece plays on travel broadening a man and returning from a European jaunt to find himself flat.
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Cal Coolidge
Students Oppose 10 Percent Pay Cut Across North Carolina
Raleigh Jan 31 Believing Governor Gardner s proposed ten percent salary reduction will cost taxpayers millions to restore schools to present standards Dan M Paul president of the State college student body joined the North Carolina Student federation in opposition Lang UNC president and federation leader warns cuts hurt state institutions and citizens urging students to write legislators and leaders about the potential impact of reduced appropriations
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Raleigh
O. Max Gardner
Dan M. Paul
North Carolina Student Federation
Paul
North Carolina
John A. Lang
University of North Carolina
Charles B. Aycock
Lang
Prohibition Agents Wounded in Roadside Gun Assault
In Greensboro on January 31 three federal prohibition officers reported a roadside attack as a small roadster tried to overhaul them. Bullets shattered the windshield but hit no officers. J L Osteen and D T Shelton were cut by glass, L G Trexler escaped unhurt. Deputies named Bill Payne and John Melver as suspects.
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Greensboro
Here
J. L. Osteen
D. T. Shelton, I Jr
N C Bar Will See 64 New Lawyers
Raleigh January 31 North Carolina today admitted 64 new lawyers most prepared to begin practice. Sixty passed the written test, 24 failed after attempting the exam, four were licensed by comity including Justin Miller Duke University law school dean and R W Flack Durham city manager. Three women sat for the written test with Mrs Lucille Chris of Asheville passing. Two Black candidates attempted the written exam but did not pass.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Supreme Court
Justin Miller
Duke University Law School
R. W. Flack
Durham
Lucille Chris
Asheville
Huge Fire Destroys Mill Near City Center
A fire at the Fagg Mill works in West Palm Beach caused about 85,000 dollars in damage. The mill works building was demolished and an adjacent apartment house sustained damage as flames swept through the area early today.
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West Palm Beach
Fia
Fagg Mill Works
Mill Works
Aad
Using a Watch as a Compass by Sun Dial Guidance
The watch can serve as a compass. In the morning point the hour hand to north and find south halfway between the hour hand and noon. In the afternoon reverse the calculation by counting backward from noon.
City Hall Employment Office Offers 24 Hour Help Line
The headquarters in the basement at City Hall receives calls for help with work such as cooking cleaning grounds or repairs. Mrs W H Price is a full time contact who will be in the office at all times to receive calls and coordinate finding needed assistance.
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City Hall
W. H. Price
Thoroughbreds Enter Handicaps at New Orleans Race
The New Orleans handicap at the fair grounds course attracts twenty-one thoroughbreds. The event offers a $10,000 purse and a cup awarded to any owner who wins it twice to keep permanently.
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New Orleans
Fair Grounds Course
Burgin Proposes Extra Terms of Davidson County Court
Lexington January 31 W O Burgin a Davidson county member of the general assembly has introduced a bill in the lower house to provide additional terms of court in Davidson county The measure would add one term of superior court two weeks of civil court starting the first Monday in April and another two weeks of civil court beginning the first Monday in October The bill was referred to the house committees on courts and judicial districts
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Lexington
W. O. Burgin
General Assembly
Davidson County
Duke to Award 43 Scholarships and Fellowships
Duke university will award 48 graduate fellowships and scholarships totaling 26,350 for the 1931 1982 scholastic year plus several teaching assistantships. The Angler Duke memorial fellowship is worth 1,000 the top prize. Applications close March 15.
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Durham
Duke University
W. H. Glasson
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Glasson
Angler Duke
United States
Duke
Dinosaurs Found Along Peach River BC by Canadian Expedition
An expedition led by paleontologist C. M. Sternberg in British Columbia’s Peach River district uncovered more than 400 dinosaur tracks along the riverbed. Track sizes range from 6 to 25 inches, preserving a vivid early life scene of ancient giants.
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Vancouver
Peach River
British Columbia
C. M. Sternberg
Davidson county farmers gain in farm values in 1930
In Lexington on January 31, Davidson county farmers added a quarter million dollars to farm values in 1930. Responding to the live-at-home campaign, they expanded food and field crops despite wheat acreage dropping 22 percent. Cotton and tobacco rose, corn and potatoes increased, and home gardens grew.
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Lexington
Davidson County
C. A. Sheffield
Davidson
Sheffield
Cologne Cathedral Stands Six Centuries in Gothic Build
Cologne Cathedral, a magnificient example of Gothic architecture, endured six centuries in construction. The landmark's enduring silhouette reflects a long and meticulous building process spanning generations.
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Cologne
Westminster Abbey Puzzle Clues and Historical References
A fragmented crossword style list lists clues and answers tied to Westminster Abbey and related terms. It includes references to places, people, objects, and historical notes such as Fess chairman of G. 0. F and a Manila battle hero, plus various definitions like garden tool and silkworm, with multiple numbered hints and word plays across categories.
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Abbey
Fess
Manila
Stair
Miller Named Naval Academy Head Coach in One-Year Pact
Edgar E. Rip Miller, former Notre Dame line star, was officially announced as head coach of the U S Naval Academy football team. He has signed a one year contract, per Navy athletic officials. Manganese ore reserves in Java are estimated to exceed 108000080 tons.
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Edgar
Rip” Miller
Notre Dame
Naval Academy
Miller
Navy Athletic Association
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