California Electoral Shifts Redraw 1930 Vote Map
Washington reports a new 1930 census based apportionment reshaping presidential power. California gains nine electoral votes, along with Pacific coast increases, while Missouri and several others lose seats. The changes tilt future campaigns toward new population centers and shifting party advantages.
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Divorce Shot Fatal on Yacht at Essington Yacht Club
Mrs. Mary E. Convers, a divorcee, was shot to death on her yacht at Essington Yacht Club on the Delaware River. W. H. Briscoe of Philadelphia then fatally shot himself after wounding Joseph Julian of Staten Island who tried to intervene. Police offered no motive for the attack.
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Touch and power at a law firm aftermath
Sue observes George Burns, senior partner, and Jack Thornton as office tensions surface. Burns exerts a possessive air toward a girl at the switchboard while Jack frets over his lowly six by six foot desk and his footing in the firm. Sue hopes Jack earns a place again as they seek solace together.
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Belmont Park Church Wins Falls Cup At Lake Junaluska
The Belmont Park church of Charlotte captured the Falls cup for best work during the year at the Western North Carolina Conference youth assemblies in Lake Junaluska. Miss Ethel Curry of Charlotte won the Armstrong service medal for best service to church work. The Charlotte district earned the Evey medal for best district record. Officers were elected for Christian Adventure 13 to 15, Young People 16 to 23, and Young Adults groups with leaders from Greensboro, Charlotte, Hickory, Winston-Salem, Concord, and Randidman.
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Democrats Target California in 22 Electoral Vote Fight
California emerges as a crucial battleground as Democrats mobilize to win all 22 electoral votes amid rising registration gains and a renewed campaign push led by Roosevelt supporters and McAdoo aligned leaders. Johnson’s stance could shift strategies if he backs Roosevelt, signaling a potentially pivotal crossfire with Hoover.
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Wildwood man shot in yacht shooting near Ridley Park
A Wildwood man boarded a yacht after hearing voices and confronted Briscoe who fired twice wounding him in the chest and hand. Briscoe then shot Mrs. Conyers in the head before turning the gun on himself. Briscoe is in critical condition. Julian is serious but likely to recover.
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Draping a Mirror with Gay Curtains for a Bedroom
If the dresser mirror is unattractive, cover it with gay curtains. Attach along the upper edge of the frame, let them drape over the outer edge and fall to the floor or below the dresser top, matching the room’s color scheme.
Elks Convention Called in Birmingham by Grand Exalted Ruler
The Grand Lodge of Elks convened for its 68th session in Birmingham Alabama. Grand Exalted Ruler John R Coen of Sterling Ohio called the meeting during the early proceedings.
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Chesterfields Grow in Popularity Among Smokers
In a high pressure era, Chesterfields are presented as milder and increasingly chosen by both men and women as a preferred cigarette brand.
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