New York Governor Lehman Bolsters Court Reform Debate
Commentary lauds Lehman for a clear stand against Roosevelt’s court reform push. The piece views the court bill as politically risky, notes its test soon, and argues Lehman’s calm reasoning should restrain the President. It also touches on retail furniture dealer concerns and notes Bob Feller’s baseball progression amid high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overnor Lehman
Wagner
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Farley
Lehman
Gasoline Price Fixing Policy Debate in North Carolina
Senator Oscar Barker disputes claims that a half cent per gallon price rise stems from state inspection costs. He argues taxes and oil company pricing, not inspection, drive the change. The piece criticizes heavy regulation and favors less state control while warning against price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Barker
North Carolina
Furniture Dealers Propose North Carolina Fair Prices Plan
North Carolina furniture dealers in a recent session backed a plan under the Fair Trades Act to set minimum fair prices on furnishings through contractual distribution. The move aims to curb abuses by unscrupulous operators and ensure the public pays fair prices while cooperation from manufacturers and jobbers is awaited. A satirical note on sit-down strikes and a Wimbledon quip by Gottfried von Cramm are included in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyond
Legal column weighs disbarment impact on numbers racket
In New York J Richard Dixie Davis faces indictment for conspiracy tied to the numbers racket while disbarment proceedings loom. The piece asks if convicting Davis would curb crime or if appellate courts must act to bar lawyers who coach racketeers, arguing stripping the racket’s counsel could undermine organized crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Times
New York
J. Richard
Dixie
Davis
York Herald Tribune
Dewey
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Investor unveils telescoping necktie for TV comeback
An investor introduces a telescoping necktie touted for easy use in slap stick planning a television comeback. Since World War II North American money has flowed to South America, though losses remain small. Dr Chester Jones of the University of Wisconsin is noted. A striker vows not to sheath until his union is recognized, a figure of £4680 is mentioned with whimsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Feller
Bob
South America
Chester Jones
University of Wisconsin
Lettons Praise Shorter Store Hours
Clara I. Cox applauds the plan to limit shopping hours in the city. She supports eight to eight and a half hours daily and favors shorter Saturday hours, hoping for greater Sunday church and Sunday school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara I. Cox
Whipping Returns Critique of North Carolina Prison Punishment
The Fayetteville Observer condemns the return of corporal punishment in North Carolina State Prison, arguing the problem lies with prison staff rather than methods. It cites brutal practices, calls for psychologically trained officers, and mocks the idea of supplying humor to ease the system’s harshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of
North Carolina
Mecklenburg
The
Wilmington Star
Quotes on democracy and politics from notable figures
A compilation of remarks by Rev. Dr. Raymond C. Knox Piorello LaGuardia Alfred E. Smith and Donald D. Conn critiquing political monopolization Irish politics government transportation ownership and public good implications all in a single quotation snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond C. Knox
New York City
Alfred E. Smith
Ireland
Donald D. Conn
Transportation Association of America
Behind The Scenes At Washington
Washington dispatch outlines how Senator Joe Robinsons death triggers a political scramble over adjournment and the Roosevelt program. It examines court plan battles, potential Justice Sutherlands resignation, White House pressure, and wary senators facing personal and party stakes.
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Washington
Joe Robinson
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
Sutherland
Supreme Court
Justice Sutherland
George Sutherland
van Devanter
Robinson
White House
Writers Seek Serenity Away From New York Tax Burden
New York writers move to quiet regions like Connecticut countryside and Vermont after high state income taxes. Frederic F. Van de Water leaves the city, buys a colonial house near Brattleboro, Vermont, and pens a magazine piece on Kipling’s feud while composing a book about country living. The piece mentions Will Rogers’s view of Basset Blakely of Houston and notes Irvin Cobb and Paul Whiteman’s visits, highlighting a college man turned trader who hid illiteracy yet spoke deftly on topics.
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New York
Greenwich Village
Gramercy Park
Connecticut
Frederic F. van de Water
Faith Baldwin
Brattleboro
Vermont
Rudyard Kipling
Will Rogers
America
Bassetl Blakely
Houston
Blakely
Irvin Cobb
Paul Whiteman
Sweden Fourth in World Newsprint Production Exports 1935
Sweden ranked fourth globally in newsprint production and export, reporting 456 million pounds shipped during 1935. The figure highlights Sweden's strong papel and pulp industry and international trade position for that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Washington reporters praise Vice President Garner
Newspapermen and others in Washington admire Vice President Garner for his blend of talkativeness and candor. He enjoys storytelling and ribald humor, but after lengthy chats reporters often conclude he has shared little substantive information on major issues.
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Washington
John Garner
Texas Pampas
Vaudeville Lineup Sketch From a Palace Night
A reader recalls a Palace Sunday soirée where a proposed two a day program blends acts and stars. The imagined bill includes Caesar's Triumphal Overture, Victor Herbert pieces, and performers such as Bert Fitzgibbons Harry Fox Yanci Dolly Pat Rooney Marion Bent and George Whiting plus the Zonelli India Club Swingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Victor Herbert
Long Black Sam and Compass
Bert Fitzgibbons
Harry Fox
Yanci Dolly
Herb Williams
Hark
Pat Rooney
Marion Bent
Melville and
Higgins
Sarah Padden
George Whiting
Sadie Burt
James Barton
Zonelli India
Sam Chip
Mary Marbie
Nat
Local Rotarians hear Nichols talk on sales methods
F J Nichols of National Cash Register addressed Rotarians at noon warning that retailer stock overload is a vice of producers and salesmen as well. He stressed that profit comes from business practices not sheer volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Nichols
National Cash Register
Furniture Institute
Nichols
High Point Warehouse and Forwarding
Scrub team games end with kitchen sink home routine
Boys note that most scrimmages on the career lot finish with a stop at the kitchen sink when they return home. The habit highlights a quirky postgame ritual among teammates.
Notable Visits With Local Residents Return Home
Twenty years ago Miss Grace Harris and Miss Mattie Welborn returned to Thomasville after visiting relatives. Miss Clara Blair left for a visit to friends in Burlington and eastern Carolina. Mrs. Montgomery is visiting her sister Mrs. W. L. Carter in Greeboro.
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Grace Harris
Mattie Welborn
Thomasville
Clara Blair
Burlington
Carolina
Mrs. Montgomery
W. L. Carter
Greeneboro
War Briefs From Washington and Europe
Early morning draft drawing completed in Washington. Lloyd George warns a German victory would mean annexation. Secretary Daniele seeks 137,366,177 dollars for the navy. Karensky becomes premier of Russia. General Pershing and two aides visit the British front in France.
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Washington
Lloyd George
England
Daniele
Navy
Karensky
Russia
General Pershing
France
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Business Mer
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Associated Press
High Point
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National Adv Advertising Re ‘Representative
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Wimbledon
Gottfried von Cramm
Don Budge
Lettons
Enterprise
Fayetteville
Piorello LaGuardia
Rodney Dutcher
Enterprise Washington Correspondent
Joe
Hatton Sumners
Judiciary Committee
Wheeler
Burton K. Wheeler
Copeland
NEA Service, Inc
Spain
el Morocco
Stork Club
Vernon MacFarlane
Mercy
McNaught Syndicate
F. H. Murray
H. Tomlinson
C. O. Holton
Treas
Southern Market Institute
Andrew Lindsay
Greensboro
A. L. Holton
Culpepper
Roland T. Holton
Holton
Edgedale Drive
Farrell Gray
Greenville
Parker Waynick
University Summer School
Alexander Kelley
Honolulu
J. D. Brame
Kelley
George Clark
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