State Highway Commission hearings on road fund allocations
The North Carolina State Highway Commission conducts hearings this week to allocate about 10 million of 75 million dollars in federal road funds. Proposals total around 75 million, with aim to distribute projects across at least 75 of 100 counties and localize employment. The commission must balance statutory requirements, public need, and prudent use of funds to ensure productive public works.
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State Highway Commission
North Carolina
The Tax Question and Government Burden
The article discusses rising taxation as tied to government size and intervention. It argues tax level depends on relative burden and service value, noting business conditions affect taxpayer tolerance. It cites new deal era government influence and hints at increased revenue needs, while recalling rising optical spectacles and beer return implications.
Government officials push business like tax service to win trust
Government functionaries must remain businessmen and economists as drafts for expenses grow. The people accept higher drafts if they are smaller relative to their own resources and incomes. Tax levies must show taxpayers full value for money to justify the service under this sweeping experimental movement.
New Deal Means More Than Bread for North Carolina Farms
The News and Observer argues the New Deal must grant rural North Carolina a chance for practical self expression. Farmers, hit by 1928 morale collapse, seek painting, lights, waterworks and other improvements to restore hope and progress beyond mere subsistence.
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News and Observer
The
North Carolina
Carolina
British shipping magnate Sir John Ellerton dies famed for fortune
Sir John Ellerton, a British shipping operator, built vast holdings in newspapers and magazines including the Times and Daily Mail. He owned numerous steamship lines and real estate in London, with an estimated income of a million pounds a year and a reported net worth surpassing thirty million pounds at death.
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Asheville
John Ellerton
Hamburg
London Times
The
Daily Mail
Sphere
Sketch
Illustrated London News
London
England
Rom
Personal Standards and the New Deal
Bruce Cation argues the New Deal must alter personal conduct as sweepingly as economic changes, urging a rekindling of elder views on debt and a distaste for borrowing. He notes earlier generations despised debt and prided themselves on being solvent, owing nothing to anyone.
Prohibition Repeal Pressure and Debt Culture Commentary
A column argues that reliance on other people's money corroded morals and warns that repeal momentum grows with 20 states voting for repeal and more decisions pending. It cites youth liquor cases and calls for strict future liquor control to keep alcohol from teens.
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Ohio
Elty Park
America
Mystery Weather Aids Local Beer Garden Owner
A weather pattern is described as favorable for a local beer garden owner whose business benefits from the hot season. The piece implies bettors and ponies are connected to racing culture, but focuses on the garden’s owner and the effect of warm days on attendance.
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Hie Garden
Japanese Naval Upgrades Valued at 700 Million Yen
A dispatch reports Japan plans naval improvements costing 700 million yen. The article notes a strong appetite for spending on defense.
Untidy phrase hints at domestic mishap in cleaning time
A fragmented line suggests a domestic scene involving a husband and wife during a tarte house cleaning moment. The garbled wording implies an awkward domestic setting rather than a clear news event.
Women Lifeguards Cut Rescue Needs at New Jersey Beach
A noted drop in rescues at a New Jersey beach follows replacing former male lifeguards with women. The shift in personnel appears to have reduced incidents among female bathers requiring help.
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New Jersey
Washington recovery code drafts through a maze of views
The piece details General Hugh Johnson pushing a blanket recovery code amid conflicting opinions and fierce debate. It notes opposition from Johnson’s staff, Secretary Roper, and others, and describes the chaotic process of drafting the measure. It also shifts to dazzle with Balbo and Ras Desta visiting the White House amid international tensions.
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Washington
Hugh Johnson
Johnson
Commerce Roper
Special Recovery Board
Cummings
Donald R. Richberg
Boxing Roundup Upsets Harris and Carr in Three Quick Matches
In Patterson New Jersey Eddie Moore from Bridgeport outpointed Prince Alexander 8 to 5. In Laskel Maryland Tarley von Reedon defeated Leroy Vougan 10 to 9. In New Haven Charney Horn from New York beat Eddie Carr 7 to 2.
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Patterson
N. J
Eddie ‘Kid” Moore
Bridgeport
Conn
Prince Alexander
New Haven
Horn
New York
Eddie Carr
Waterbury
Berryhill Named University Physician at UNC
Walter Reece Berryhill, a Charlotte native and UNC graduate, is appointed university physician effective September 1 pending executive committee approval. He currently teaches medicine at Western Reserve University and will succeed Dr EB A Abernthy.
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Chapel Hill
Walter Reece Berryhill
Charlotte
University of North Carolina
Treatens
Berryhill
Western Reserve University
EB. A. Abernthy
Movie Stars Global Appeal Curtails Conference Idea
Foreign film idols with wide international fan bases spark idea doubt as organizers reconsider pursuing a conference project. Audience enthusiasm remains high in parts of Europe and Asia, while critics urge a more modest approach to avoid overexposure.
Beaver Lake Golf Round Sees Tie Replayed
In Asheville on July 28 Jack Toomer of Jacksonville and Henry Westall of Asheville played a Beaver Lake quarter final where an in bounds call delayed play. Westall won the extra hole after a disputed second hole, forcing a replay. The winner advances to face Chet Brown of Asheville in the semi finals with Alan Smith and W D Fondren also in the other semi. Brown led Claude Harmon into the quarter finals 2 up while Smith beat Beverly Mason 4 and 3 and Fondren edged Garfield Miller Jr 1 up.
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Asheville
Jack Toomer
Jacksonville
Henry Westall
Beaver Lake
Westall
Toomer
Westal
Chet Brown
Alan Smith
W. D. Fondren
Augusta
Brown
Claude Harmon
Coral Gables
Fla
High Point Swimmers Clip Kannapolis In Prep Meet
High Point led by Albert McAnally defeated Kannapolis 65 to 419 in a swimming showcase. Hubert Barrier starred with two wins and a perfect record as HP secured eight of twelve firsts. Events included sprints, breast, back, diving, and a 200 foot relay with strong efforts from Clifton Bollinger and Kellan.
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High Point
Albert McAnally
Kannapolis
Tower City
Hubert Barrier
Hampton
Hal Barrier
Henderson
Kellan
Billinger
Maldon
Bollinger
W. Clutoh
Payne
Wiseman
Nantz
Kellam
W. Clifton
Pees
Clement
R. Clifton
Jester
Folger Hartley, Jr
Rogers
Jester Wins Sprint and Diving Events in Local Meet
Jester first in time 38 seconds and 50 yards back with Hawkins second and Williams third. Brady wins diving with Harris and Byrd following. 400 foot relay led by Clifton Hartley Jester and Hubert Barrier in 84.4 seconds. Whales considers meets with Cooleemee Winston Lexington Greens boro as McAnally plans for key year events.
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Jester
Hawkins
Williams
Brady
Harris
Byrd
R. Clifton
Hartley
Hubert Barrier
Cooleemee
Winston
Lexington
Greensboro
McAnally
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