New University President Urges Guarded State Aid
Dr. Frank Graham, beginning his tenure in Charlotte, appeals to North Carolina to avoid crippling the educational system through retrenchment. He argues the state must fund mental and spiritual development, contending the university’s 20 percent budget cut threatens its 20 years of growth and efficiency, despite public tax concerns.
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Charlotte
Frank Graham
University
North Carolina
Graham
Night base ball proves successful start under electric lights
The Enterprise reports a successful first night game with large attendance and no play problems under prc lights. It notes novelty may wear off, raises questions about day versus night convenience, and cautions that sunshine had a value for both players and fans.
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High Point
Abuse of an Election Privilege Charged
Discussion on absentee voting abuse in North Carolina noted after a letter to the editor claims 1,700 absentee votes were cast in one instance. The article examines perceived defects in the election law and the secret ballot system.
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North Carolina
Absentee voting abuse sparks calls to restrict privileges
A small town precinct debate questions how many of 40 000 to 50 000 absentee ballots were illegal and whether absentee voting should be canceled or tighter guarded. The piece warns that fraud risk may widen as southern areas gain more political influence and cites Florida and Miami in a broader fight against Capone’s reach in the south.
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Dixie
Florida
Miami
Capone
Punishment of the Drunken Driver
At Greensboro a drunk driver convicted of manslaughter received five to ten years in prison. A passenger in the car was cleared of blame. Memphis judges now say passengers with drunken drivers will face equal severity, arguing all aboard share responsibility. The local judge reiterates intolerance for intoxicated motorists.
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Greensboro
Memphis
Justifiable Legal Kluxing of Capone
In Miami Al Capone is freed of perjury charges after a common nuisance dismissal. The court quashed the perjury claim, seen as a tactic to harass Capone. Florida courts likely uphold his residence, while Miami and the state seek a charge that will stand up to investigation and remove his gang from the area. The article argues for enforcing justice while resisting an unlawful foothold for racketeering amid shifting liquor flows.
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Florida
Nevada’s vast emptiness offers quiet charm and space
Bruce Catton notes Nevada’s 88,000 population on 110,000 square miles, praising its empty plains and few towns as a relief from urban crowds while urging the famous slogan not to be fulfilled. He also profiles Alfred Lingle, a journalist who betrayed trust, and lauds Lindbergh and Bobby Jones as national idols setting high examples.
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Nevada
Alfred Lingle
Chicago
Lingle
Ufnderworld
Lindbergh
Bobby Jones
When Country Life Welcomes City Relatives Home
A reflective line notes how days spent with city relatives mark a turning point as rural life begins to harmonize with urban kin. The mood suggests warmth, shared meals, and budding mutual understanding across generations.
Dial Telephones Defy Perfection Amid Machinery Age
In an era praising mechanization, residents still face constant wrong numbers from dial telephones, underscoring imperfect tech amid progress.
Review of the 71st United States Congress Adjourning
A brief summary notes the 71st Congress of the United States completed its session and adjourned. The review highlights the legislative actions and notable measures, reflecting the period's political activity and outcomes.
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Congress
United States of America
Honeymoon Ends Over Discounted China Dog Purchase
A wife brings home a $78 china dog marked down from $118.50, signaling a turning point in the couple's domestic agreement. The sale item stands out as the notable financial gesture triggering the shift in the relationship.
Moon trip now possible says claim though many take moonshine on vacations
The article notes that travel to the moon is claimed possible, while many vacationers reportedly bring moonshine on their trips.
June thefts and seizures report for High Point
Police report 15 automobiles stolen in June with 11 recovered. Value of stolen property about 1420 dollars, 1038 recovered. 262 warrants issued, 252 served. Whisky seizures totaled 77 gallons, much is bottled in bond. Chief E A McGhee will submit the month’s report to the city manager and council.
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High Point
E. A. McGhee
Thomasville Bank Earnings Rise in 1930 First Half
J W Lambeth president of the First National Bank of Thomasville reports higher earnings for the first six months of 1930, with deposits and depositors up. The bank, now equipped like larger institutions, paid a 5 percent semi annual dividend and has a new night depository linked to burglary alarms with 27 customers.
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Thomasville
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Lambeth
Lindbergh Outlines Aviation League Cooperation
Col Charles A Lindbergh cabled the League of Nations outlining international aviation steps. He urged early formation of universal standards for airways markings signals meteorological and radio reporting to break down national barriers and promote global cooperation in flying.
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New York
League of Nations
Charles A. Lindbergh
League
Associated Press
Lindbergh
Davidson Schools To Open In Fall Term Dates
Lexington July 9 Davidson county schools will open for next year's work on September 8 for the longer term and October 29 for the short term following a county school board decision. The board re elected all county officers and postponed budget talks pending superior court resolution of budget disputes with the county commissioners.
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Thomasville
Lexington
Davidson County
County Board of Commissioners
Superior Court
New Bern Hucksters Must Stay Quiet Before 7 A.M.
New Bern residents woke to street hucksters shouting produce so the city council ordered sales start no earlier than 7 a.m. Hucksters may sell before 7 only without shouting. The rule aims to ease morning noise for sleepers in certain city districts.
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New Bern
Industry Displacing Southern Agriculture
UNIVERSITY VA July 9 The first sectional study by the Institute for Research in the Social Sciences at the University of Virginia finds the South dominates manufacturing growth since 1880. From 1880 to 1927, southern manufactured output rose over 2300 percent while national growth was 1170 percent. The report notes most of the nation’s cotton textile and chemical outputs are in the South, with twelve industries exceeding 100 million dollars annual output in 1927.
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University
Dixie
Ohio
Potomac Rivers
Institute For Research In the Social Sciences
University of Virginia
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Potomac
Rockefeller Foundation
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Abraham Berglund
George T. Starnes
Frank T. deVyver
Man Sues Wife Over Too Much Affection
Los Angeles man Thomas W. Gluck filed for divorce claiming his wife’s excessive devotion kept her glued to his side and hindered his work. He says the constant attention nearly caused a nervous breakdown.
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Los Angeles
Thomas W. Gluck
Tax Commission Studies Report at Raleigh Meeting
The North Carolina state tax commission meets in Raleigh to review and update its forthcoming report for Governor Gardner and the legislature. Members include A J Maxwell J K Norfleet and L A Bethune. The 1928 report was lengthy and costly but light on recommendations. officials expect this new study to stress economy tax cuts and fair distribution of the tax burden.
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Tax Commission
North Carolina
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