Congress Completes Enactment Of Relief Bill
Congress enacted a 1 22,000,000 relief measure as it adjourned a long session. Senate fought over currency expansion in the home loan bill with a 44 to 20 vote, while the House stood firm against the Glass amendment. The bill includes 300 million emergency relief, 322 million for public works, and a 1.5 billion increase in Reconstruction Finance Corporation lending power. President Hoover expected to sign soon.
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Governing Board backs Hoover over repeal in prohibition tilt
The national prohibition board of strategy urges dry candidates to back prohibition and oppose repeal of the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead act. It contrasts Hoover’s enforcement record with Roosevelt’s repeal stance and urges voters to meet the election with resolve.
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Hoover
Washington
National Prohibition Board of Strategy
Drys
Roosevelt
D. Leigh Colvin
Prohibition Party
Colvin
Borah
Idaho
Wickersham
Congress
Chicago
Curtis
Garner
Gardner says no new salary cuts for state workers
Gov. C. Max Gardner announces no new allotment cuts for state employees and teachers at this time. He notes no special legislative session will be called and that current allotments identical to last fiscal year will stand, despite earlier talks of 12 1-2 to 20 percent reductions for about 25 000 workers.
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N. C
C. Max Gardner
Council of State
John W Hinsdale
Wake County
Clifford Frazier
Greensboro
Henry Burke
Asheville Attorney Enters House Speaker Candidacy
Asheville attorney Julius Martin, a Democratic nominee for the state legislature, announces his bid for speaker of the lower house in the 1933 general assembly. He is the third candidate, following R. L. Harris of Roxboro and R. G. Cherry of Gastonia.
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R. L. Harris
Roxboro
R. G. Cherry
Gastonia
State Democratic Leader Sees North Carolina Staying Dry
SAY STATE'S DAY MANTDO N C July 16 Mrs Thomas O Berry vice chairman of the state democratic party vacationing here a North Carolina will remain wo She said it is her firm belief state is dry to stay ry
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Mantdo
N. C
Thomas O’berry
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Reparations and War Debts Still Center of Storm
Paris reports keep the wartime debt dispute in focus as Premier Herriot’s post Lausanne link to Britain and US debts is debated. The official memo clarifies France does not bind Britain to a European debt front or to any single payment plan with the United States. English and French positions remain unsettled amid nationalist critique of Hoover’s letter.
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Indian rescuer of aviator displayed sterling fortitude
SAN GERONIMO Oaxaca July 16 The fortitude shown by Melardo Enriquez Indian woodchopper who found L McElroy American aviator in the jungle was second only to that shown by McElroy himself in his attempt to fight his way out of the jungle Enriquez stumbled across McElroy in the jungle about noon The man made the 20 mile run over crude roads and mountain trails to Geronimo in four hours then returned again to guide the relief expedition Yesterday he again returned here with the rescue party
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San Geronimo
Oaxaca
Mexico
Melardo Enriquez
L. McElroy
McElroy
Enriquez
Geronimo
Oan
Trio Held Under Bond After Fatal Gas Station Crash
Concord report says Eva Lambert Albert Harvell and Roosevelt Gray were each held on $1000 bond after probable cause found in the death of Stamey Holdbrooks Cabarrus filling station proprietor. The trio were among five in an automobile that crashed into the station injuring bystander and destroying the shed.
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Concord
Stamey
Nine Miners Die in Mine Explosion in Brazil
Report from Rio de Janeiro states nine miners were killed in an explosion at the Morro Velho mine in Minas Gerais last night. Officials and rescue teams are expected to assess wreckage and determine causes. No further details on casualties or injuries were immediately released.
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Richmond County Tax Rate Reduced 19 Cents
Richmond counties tax rate is lowered by 19 cents to 57 cents per hundred compared with last year. The adjustment affects property assessments and municipal revenue planning. Local officials cited budget needs and fiscal responsibility as the reasons behind the reduction.
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Rockingham
Richmond County
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported for July 14
Treasury receipts for July 14 totaled 4,763,504.65 dollars while expenditures reached 9,293,902.31 dollars. The balance stood at 254,524,965.82 dollars with custom duties for the first 14 days of July amounting to 7,624,988.18 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
Aviator Tells Of 17 Day Jungle Ordeal In Mexico
Clarence McElroy an American aviator rescued from a Mexican jungle after 17 days tells of his horror filled ordeal. He and Ray Gordon were flying from Vera Cruz to Honduras when their plane crashed during a tropical storm. Gordon was killed. McElroy crawled four miles in nearly three weeks surviving on little food and water while warding off snakes and insects.
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Honduras
Ray Gordon
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Erely
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Richmond
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Wytheville
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Birmingham
Ala
Montgomery
Veterans Threaten Capitol Disorder At Last Session
A veteran rally near the Capitol led by Walter Waters sparked a brief disturbance as police kept the plaza clear during Congress final session. Waters and aides urged restraint while demanding to see President Hoover, then protesters sat on steps, sang, and cheered after dispersal.
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Hoover
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Waters
Capitol Steps
Heat Deaths Mount Across Dixie From Record July Heat
Twenty people die in seven days as extreme temperatures grip the southern states. New Orleans reports five fatalities while Mississippi Arkansas and Georgia record additional deaths and heat related tragedies. Forecasters warn the heat will persist with scattered thundershowers offering only brief relief.
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New Orleans
Monroe County
Mississippi
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Ark
Macon
Miss
Memphis
Marietta
Humboldt
Tenn
Lawrenceburg
Clarkesville
Tallahatchie County
Rocky Mount
N. C
Scales Freed On Burglary Charge In N C Case
Wallace Scales a Greensboro heir and former governor’s grandson was acquitted by a Forsyth county jury of first degree burglary in the 1931 jewel theft from A. H. Galloway’s home. He remains jailed on a robbery with firearms charge as the courtroom erupted in applause. The case linked to a Chicago confession and NY pawn tickets tied to the stolen jewels. Scales claimed he won the loot in a poker game.
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Winston-Salem
Wallace Scales
Greensboro
North Carolina
Forsyth County
M. W. Barnhill
Scales
William Pryor
Washington, D. C
Chicago
New York City
Pryor
Galloway
Favors Compulsory Examination of Officials Over 50
In Punxsutawney Pennsylvania on July 16 AP reports Dr Harry Benjamin urged a compulsory examination for every high government official over 55. He spoke to physicians meeting with the Jefferson County Medical Association about rejuvenation methods aiming to boost mental efficiency.
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Punxsutawney
Harry Benjamin
Jefferson County Medical Association
Benjamin
Storm Doomed Blackville With $50000 Loss
A severe storm hit Blackville South Carolina causing about 50000 in damage. It unroofed numerous stores two homes the high school town hall and jail. Three people were injured by flying glass though none seriously. Main street suffered the brunt of wind rain and hail.
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8. C
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Heat Wave Brutalizes Nation With Record Temps
The nation endures a blistering weekend as heat reaches up to 105 in Texas and Longview and 100s elsewhere. Nine deaths in Chicago push the three day toll to fifteen with drownings and heat fatalities across Wisconsin Kansas Minnesota Indiana North Dakota and nearby states.
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Kentucky
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J. E. Sargent
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Iowa
Unknown In Reynolds Probe: Unidentified Motorist Sought
Reynolds death case in Winston Salem centers on an unidentified motorist who asked for directions to the Reynolds estate hours before Smith Reynolds 20 a tobacco heir was found shot. Albert Walker and attorney visited sheriff, with Walker citing threats of suicide as investigators weigh party unknown as cause.
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Smith Reynolds
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Reynolds
Albert Walker
Walker
Scott
Libby Holman
Smith
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