Pay in Hosiery Industry Under Recovery Act Debate
High Point faces a pivotal wage dispute as the Hosiery Manufacturers of High Point pledge to operate under the forthcoming code of the Recovery Act. Workers demand a 25 percent wage increase, while manufacturers cite cost of living and wage comparability. Organizers for AFL affiliated unions urge unity against “company unions” amid unfolding code discussions and potential industry-wide adjustments.
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New York
Industrial Workers Association
High Point
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Prohibition as a Political Question Divides Voters
The piece notes a split over prohibition with delegates and young voters leaning toward repeal. It cites Democratic clubs and a keynote advocate for repeal while discussing referendums and the role of women in the issue. It also touches on economic recovery prospects and policy constraints.
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Ralti Salag
Wrightsville
E. C. York
Lee County
Wrightsville Beach
America
High Point Woman Wins State Young Democratic Club Presidency
Mrs. May Thompson Evans, a High Point resident, won the presidency of the Young Democratic clubs of North Carolina defeating a popular young male rival. Despite her home club offering only two votes, she unseated him and brings a strong state network and campaign experience to the post. The result signals growing acceptance of young women in politics and challenges lingering male-favoritism in party leadership.
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May Thompson Evans
North Carolina
Question of Industry Keeping the Pace Explored
John D. C. Weldon analyzes whether accelerated industry can continue the pace in the Magazine of Wall Street. He presents both sides, noting several reasons for continued improvement and highlighting an extra factor that is hard to evaluate at this stage.
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John D. C. Weldon
Magazine of Wall Street
Claire Pomeroy
Tanya
Macaulay Company
New York
Miss Pomeroy
Random Thoughts From a Rambler’s Note Book
W A Bivins questions public mood on taxes while noting a sales tax remains on the statute book and booing the governor offers only temporary diversion. The reflection blends local sentiment with political critique and a call to consider tax policy realities.
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W. A. Bivins
Ehringhaus Keeps Focus on Balanced Budget
Governor Ehringhaus has long insisted the budget must be balanced, reaffirming his stance while addressing a sales tax question. The remark underscores his consistent fiscal priorities amid ongoing political debate.
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Ehringhaus
Republican vows to raise a bowl if wages fail to match living costs
A Republican stated on Friday he is not worried about higher taxes or wasting breath on unavoidable issues. He did say he would raise a bowl if wages do not keep up with increased living costs.
Regulated Socialism and Government Control Debate
The text contrasts socialistic trends in recent legislation with communism. It notes Norman Thomas finding comfort as some ideas emerge while distinguishing regulated socialism from government ownership and the possibility of state control of tools and resources without owning them.
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Norman Thomas
Quiet Revolution Echoes Roosevelt Call for Peaceful Change
The speaker argues that those who talked freely about revolution last year should recognize a peaceful evolution in government and society. He urges citizens to act as peace time soldiers for right and justice and to build nobler institutions than the past.
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Roosevelt
Conviction Difficulties in Historic Jurisprudence
The text argues that securing a conviction for a million dollars is hard under an archaic legal system with ill informed juries and clever defendants who exploit technicalities, making convictions nearly impossible.
Wealth and virtue in honest living and wisdom
The passage argues a man may be rich yet honest if wealth is earned and used well and humanity served. It quotes Robert Burbs and Abraham Lincoln to stress poverty and growth in wisdom as essential to better living, noting opportunity changes life and business capital.
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Robert Burbs
Abraham Lincoln
Jamestown Weed Vol 11 July 9 1988 No 28
Jamestown Weed issue dated July 9 1988 covers local news and notices from Jamestown. The readable text outlines community items, events, and notices typical of the local publication.
Busy work ethic and mule tale enliven a column
The Meanderings column juggles talk of idleness versus labor noting Roosevelt and the CCC, plus a legal case about a dog bite and a mule described as an unsafe tool. It quotes Judge Brogden and ends with literary notices on Count Toulouse Lautrec de Savine, mystery author Carr, and Wordsworth letters.
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Southeastern Reporter
N. C
Brogden
Josh Billings
Shakespeare
Withal
Letters Reveal Wordsworth Reed Influence and Art Reviews
A collection of letters shows William Wordsworth influenced by Reed as they discuss financial crashes and protecting friends' investments. The notes also cover Mrs Wordsworth at Rydal Mount and Reed’s role in revising Wordsworth's Ecclesiastical Sonnets, alongside reviews of Boris Todrin's FIRST FURROW and Ronald Knox BROADCAST MINDS.
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Wordsworth
Wordsworth and Reed
Henry Reed
Rydal Mount
London
Cornell University Press
Ithaca
Leslie Nathan Broughton
University of Pennsylvania
Broughtonn
Cer
Reed
United States
America
Boris Todrin
Henry Harrison
New York
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