North Carolina Bar elects J Elmer Long president
The North Carolina Bar association elected J Elmer Long of Durham as president at its annual convention in Wrightsville Beach. The body deferred next year’s meeting place, elected officers including E E Rives and B M Covington as executive committee members, and reaffirmed support for three World Court protocols. Dean Justin Miller and President C E Martin spoke on states’ rights and bar organization.
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Wrightsville Beach
North Carolina Bar Association
J. Elmer Long
Durham
American Bar Association
Longs
Kemp Battle
Rocky Mount
C. E. Martin
Martinsburg
W. Va
Ehringhaus
Martin
E. E. Rives
Greensboro
B. M. Covington
Wadesboro
J. B. Cheshire, Jr
Raleigh
Z. V. Nettles
Asheville
W. F. Taylor
Goldsboro
Henry M. London
Incorporated Bar
Bar Association
Justin Miller
Duke University Law School
Association
United States Senate
United States
World Court
Group Hears Talks By Hoffman Hughes In Labor Meeting
The audience heard Hoffman and Hughes denounce communists and the American Federation of Labor as foes of labor. Hoffman praised Hogan and attacked “red” labeling, predicting the Industrial Recovery Act would transform North Carolina hosiery conditions. The session named committees for credentials rules grievances legislative and organization with Bolick and Ritchie presiding. Paul Fuller of the AFL was slated to speak later.
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North Carolina
United States
Hoffman
C. W. Bolick
Greensboro
Piedmont Textile Council
Ora Thurber
High Point
Earl Staton
Helen Gudger
Salisbury
Herbert Turner
Elmer Meadows
H. W. Henderson
W. G. Watson
M. L. Bagwell
D. W. Denton
R. W. Teeter
A. L. Peeler
C. B. Marion
Hazel Dawson
O. D. Sledge
Clyde Munn
Charlotte
Lawrence Hogan
Roxie Dodson
Danville
Elizabeth Parks
R. J. Harden
Mr. Bolick
I. M. Ritchie
Cabernathy
China Grove
Bolick
J. C. Evans
Evans
Paul Fuller
American Federation of Labor
Exchange Board Seeks Cleaning and Domestic Help
The Community Exchange lists residents seeking domestic help and odd jobs. Ads include Walnut cabinet and Cornish organ cleaning, four rooms varnishing, a colored girl for washing ironing and day work, and a white girl for housework for room and board. A seventeen year old colored boy seeks yard work. Address 837 North Wrenn See seen 4024.
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Community Exchange
North Wrenn
Saturn
Local Woman to Lead Young Democrats in Campaign for Repeal
The Young Democrats in this state, led by a longtime organizer, pledge support for Franklin D Roosevelt and the national party platform amid calls for repeal. The event featured Gardner praising repeal support and Phringhaus urging continued party unity as Harry H. Wodring and Isabel Ferguson spoke. Resolutions praised Governor Gardner and Ebringhaus, and President Roosevelt.
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Ner
Young Democrates
Dorsett
Gardner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Phringhaus
Harry H. Wodring
Kansas
Roosevelt
Isabel Ferguson
Haywood County
Ebringhaus
Rooosevelt
Prohibition Stance Echoes in Reynolds Address
Reynolds opened his remarks with a pledge to support the national liquor program saying he felt obliged to back the President’s policy for North Carolina and the nation. He described his vow to serve the people and uphold the administration’s plan as a stewardship obligation.
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Reynolds
Washington
North Carolina
Stamp of Approval on Roosev elt Policies
Reynolds reviews emergency legislation enacted by Congress during the special session. He says Roosevelt is hopeful, willing to treat his programs as experiments, and ready to admit any failures and try new approaches.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Reynolds
International Amity Conference Moves Forward
A bureau and steering committee approve continuing the economic conference, prompting rejoicing among proponents of international amity. The decision underscores commitment to global cooperation and shared economic dialogue among participating nations.
Hull seeks to rally conference forces to tackle new problems
An American delegation led by Hull plans a broad, non labeled program with many nations to raise world price levels. Topics include price levels credit policy prohibitions and mutual trade barriers, with focus on avoiding war breeding trade practices while exploring new solutions.
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HULL
Literacy Crisis in Portugal in 1927
In 1927 more than two thirds of Portugal's population could not read or write, reflecting widespread illiteracy across the country. The statistic highlights the enduring educational gaps and social challenges of the era.
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Portugal
Roosevelt Delegation Works on Plans for Economic Talks
As new situations arise, Roosevelt and his delegation draft upcoming plans with focus on ultimate objectives. He refuses to deviate from opposing currency stabilization until domestic purchasing power of all nations is established.
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Roosevelt
Lished
Five Million Acres to Be Plowed Under
Wallace and Peek report a strong cotton belt response to a two week reduction campaign. Acreage offers across 14 of 16 states total nearly double previous estimates with 2.6 million acres unofficially offered and a possibility of another million in the last day.
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Wallace
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Peek
Farmers Offered Cash and Cotton Options Under Plan
Farmers will have their offers compiled by Department of Agriculture accountants. They may receive cash payments or a mix of cash and an option on government held cotton. Cash amounts relate to estimated area yield and plowed land. Each farmer must offer 25 to 50 percent of their growing crop to qualify.
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Department of Agriculture
Trio States In South To Ballot Soon
Farley and anti prohibitionists expect a wet vote in three southern states. They believe passage may trigger a repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment by January 1. Farley urged Governor Laffoon of Kentucky to include a repeal convention in a proposed special session call.
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Farley
Laffoon
Kentucky
Koontz Misses Spend Summer With Miss Young
Misses Alice and Dorothy Koontz of the Methodist Protestant Children's Home are spending their summer vacation with Miss Mary E. Young at her home in Henderson.
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Alice
Dorothy Koontz
Methodist Protestant Children’s Home
Mary E. Young
Henderson
Unclear footwear ad fragment with pricing note
Fragment of an advertisement praising superior shoe materials and craftsmanship. Claims prices are higher than generic rivals and stresses value and quality, with references to heel materials and foot comfort. The text is garbled and lacks complete details.
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Mater
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