Budget Cuts Hit North Carolina Schools Hard
Budget experts expect the Advisory Budget Commission to trim $1.0 to $1.25 million from the school fund this year, forcing teachers to accept about 12.5 percent less pay. Some officials warn deeper cuts risk political backlash and possible scrip payments, while others push for cash reductions to avoid insolvency.
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Baskerwill
Raleigh
Advisory Budget Commission
General Assembly
Henry Burke
Stedman
Burke
John P. Stedman
Budget Commission
Mysterious visitor sparks coercive scheme in Thorn ton
In a tense scene, George Burns hints at a risky proposition to Jack about a Foster case with a potential haul if they act first. Sue, spying through the house, sees Burns arrive with a woman, while pondering the dynamics and loyalties surrounding the plan.
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George Burns
Jack
Sue
Burns
Sue Intercepts Visitor At Thornton Residence
Sue notices a girl seeking Mr Burns and Mr Thornton at the Thornton home. The visitor, claiming to meet for business notes, questions Sue’s identity while Sue invites her inside. The brief encounter hints at tension over an anticipated meeting.
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Sue
Dusek Beats Hickman in Two of Three Falls
Memphis report: Ernie Dusek of Nebraska defeated Herman Hickman former Tennessee football star in two of three falls. George Tragos the Greek defeated Joe Mullins of Texas.
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Memphis
Ernie Dusek
Nebraska
Herman Hickman
University of Tennessee
George Tragos
Joe Mullins
Texas
Drunken man found by lamp post shouting let me in
A man arrested for drunkenness was found with his arm around a lamppost yelling to be admitted. He claimed there was someone upstairs and the light was on when told no one lived there.
Alibi Defends Murder Trial of Garilan Smith
Garilan Smith nears end of third trial for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Bernard Puryear in Danville Virginia with defense arguing he was in North Carolina at the time. Witnesses challenge or support alibi as jury could decide tonight.
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Garland Smith
Puryear
Danville
Garilan Smith
Bernard Puryear
Smith
Gordon Ambler
North Carolina
Stover Terry
Terry
P. G. Havener
Hickory
N. C
Marshall Clay
Catawba
Catawba County
Hoover plans R F C reorg to broaden federal loan benefits
President Hoover outlines a sweeping reorganization of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation aimed at nonpartisan supervision and wider distribution of federal loans. He cites banker overwork and seeks to curb individual loans while shifting toward broader financial oversight. Owen D Young named as possible appointee.
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Washington
Hoover
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
National Control Board
United Press
R. F. C. Board
Congress
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Paul Bestor
Federal Farm Loan Commission
Owen D. Young
New York
Mr. Hoover
Meyer
Bestor
Treasury Mills
Americans in France Reach 1.1 Million Troops
In Washington General Pey ton Marsh announced that over 1.1 million American troops were in France as of July 18, 1918, with more than 700,000 fit for combat. French forces pressed nibbling attacks along the western front while Greek troops defeated Bulgarians in the Balkan campaign. President Wilson obtained authority to control U.S. telegraph lines for the war duration.
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Peyton CC. Marsh
Washington
France
Longport-Corcy
Anteuil
Montdidied
Balkan
Sturma River
Wilson
United States
Those Horrid Words in a Humorous Exchange
A humorous exchange plays on misused phrases and self deprecating wit as two speakers assess the impact of their verbal slips. The dialogue centers on awareness of language and mutual reassurance.
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Charles
Humorist
Wealthy Hostess Questioned About Robbery
A joke turns on a hostess asking a rich guest if his house was ever robbed. The multi millionaire replies that it may have happened but would not be noticed.
Million Dollar Breach of Promise Suit Filed in Indiana
Mrs. Margaret E. Melter of Goshen sues Arthur Jordan of Indianapolis for 1 million dollars alleging he failed to keep a promise to marry her. Jordan, a noted Indianapolis capitalist, previously donated a 1 million gift to Butler University.
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Margaret E. Melter
Goshen
Ind
Arthur Jordan
Indianapolis
Jordan
Indiana
Butler University
Mayor Cemak Slowed by Visitor Strain in Hospital
Chicago July 12 Mayor Anton J. Cemak recuperating from work strain suffered a slight setback after a Sunday stream of visitors. Physician says all visitors barred for several days to provide absolute rest.
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Chicago
Anton J. Cemak
Capone Works As Prison Tailor In Atlanta
Al Capone, serving 11 years for income tax evasion, is in the Atlanta federal penitentiary’s overall shop. He cuts cloth daily, weighs 235 pounds on arrival and is losing weight under prison life, while hoping to try out for the prison baseball team. Capone’s associates Gustk and Ralph Capone are noted elsewhere in related prison moves.
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Chicago
al Capone
Atlanta
Capone
Jack Gustk
Capone Gang
Mare Island, Wash
Organ Grinder Plays Democratic Music To G. O. P. Secretaries
Washington reports a Texas department clerk paid Joe the organ grinder to perform Democratic tunes under the cabinet secretaries windows. Joe says he does not know his employers and will continue playing while paid.
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Washington
Joe
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Dixie
Kentucky
Old Virginna
New York
Mississippi Republicans set to field full congressional ticket
G O P in Jackson plans a full congressional ticket for the first time in nearly 50 years. Seven candidates have signified their intentions, including one woman, all running as drys in the race.
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Jackson
Miss
Missisippi
Ringling Associates Deny Rumors of His Severe Illness
New York July 13. Ringling circus magnate John Ringling was rumored to be critically ill and leg amputations reported. associates deny the claims stating he fell ill weeks ago and is recuperating at a Coney Island hotel and now in good health.
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New York
John Ringling
Ringling
Coney Island
One Long Party Mary Refuses Marriage to Archie
Jane quips about a rejected engagement as Archie drinks steadily since October. The Farm Journal tone mocks a wedding fallout in a breezy social note.
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Mary
Archie
Jane
Farm Journal
Daredevil Kiss Clash Sparks Taunt in Pathfinder
Sal and Sheiky Al trade bold lines about kissing with open hostility. Pathfinder framing hints at a bluffing feud and sharp come back from Sal.
Old Golds Proclaimed Coolest Cigarette by Independent Tests
Independent researchers from two Eastern universities and New York Testing Laboratories confirmed Old Golds as the coolest of four leading brands. Tests used an Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter across 20 regions, showing cooler smoke temperatures and absence of flavorings. P. Lorillard Company in New York invites requests for signed reports of findings.
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New York
Sam Taub
Karl K. Kitchen
Walter Trumbull
B.t.us
Famed Journalists who Shaped Boxing Coverage
Old Goldwin Scientific Test Sam Taub led boxing journalism with In a Ringside Seat and radio fight broadcasts. Karl K. Kitchen authored Mr Manhattan and Karl K. Kitchen Presents in over 60 papers attracting a loyal following. Walter Trumbull produced The Listening Post and The Wearing of the Green syndicated sports features enjoyed nationwide.
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Sam Taub
Karl K. Kitchen
Manhattan
New York
Walter Trumbull
Old Gold Cigarettes Compared for Cooling Smoke
The report compares Old Gold with Brand X Brand Y and Brand Z. Old Gold averages 112 Btu while Brand X averages 155 Btu and Brand Y 156 Btu. The smoke temperature test shows Old Gold cooler than all three competitors.
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B.t.us
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Cojteri
Thorn
G. O. P. Active
Sal
O. G
P. Lorillard Company, Inc
West 40Th St
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NEW York Testing Laboratories
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