Guilford County Delays School District Supplemental Elections
A policy debate focuses on supplemental finances for Guilford County schools with three districts Greensboro High Point and rural. The June 15 deadline drives appeals to tax authorities while Winston-Salem debates whether to seek 50 percent or 100 percent of the $270000 state allotment. The state school commission is urged to set a maximum to ease local tensions.
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Labor chief warns stimulus needs broad demand boost
President Green of the American Federation of Labor says temporary stimulus tools only offer brief value unless the program restores millions of idle workers to well financed consumer ranks. He argues those workers had billions in buying power during peak days and without restoring that power, business cannot return to previous volumes.
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Japanese Findings on Disillusion in Everyday Life
An excerpt from Tosuke Yamasaki translated by Arthur Brisbape reveals candid sorrow about workplace relationships and social pressures. A worker recalls kissing a superior and the fallout, highlighting fear of speaking out and the sting of hidden truth in a corrupt, bewildering modern world.
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Arthur Brisbape
Tosuke Yamasaki
California
Appeal for Hands Off Policy by Partizans
The United Dry Forces led by Dr. W. L. Poteat asks Young Democrats to keep the prohibition repeal referendum nonpartisan. The appeal argues for voting without party influence and notes past entanglements of some leaders with wetness advocacy. It urges nonpartisan delegate nomination and decision on the issue based on conviction rather than party machinery.
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Vision of a New Era for America
Frank Sizemore discusses how rebuilding purchasing power and job creation could lift blighted areas and raise living standards. He cites Frances Perkins on a new civilization built through workers’ purchasing power and highlights potential social gains beyond economic recovery.
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Roosevelt Plans to Cut Federal Costs Across Government
President Roosevelt advances a plan to trim federal expenses by one billion dollars. The first major target is the Civil Service, with 170 foreign commercial agents in the Department of Commerce reduced to 50 and moved to the State Department. The shift aims to retrofit trade data gathering, though relief from the Depression may limit export growth.
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Senate probes strain public trust in government
A satirical note claims half the world misunderstands the other as Senate investigations stir suspicion and distrust of officials.
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1923 Bathing Suit Styles Recall Mother Hubbard
Photographs reveal vintage swimwear where girls wore long, modest suits. The era’s 1923 styles evoke Mother Hubbard’s cupboard with full coverage and tailored silhouettes, contrasting modern beachwear trends.
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Reforestation Army Faces Poison Ivy Warning
The plan to deploy a reforestation force encounters safety concerns over potential poison ivy exposure. Critics warn future generations may bear environmental and health costs if precautions are not taken.
Woman Sues For 6000 Dollar Thumb Loss
A woman files a claim seeking six thousand dollars for loss of a thumb, alleging damages from an incident that also involved her husband. The case centers on alleged injury and its financial impact.
Sharpening Noses Through the Grindstone Observation
A reader notes noses growing sharper from constant grinding, joking that such changes reflect the daily grind. The remark tongue in cheek as a playful cultural aside in a community chat.
Roosevelt Defers Tax Plan Claiming Congress Must Decide
President Roosevelt shifts approach on funding the 3,300,000 public works program asking Congress to choose new taxes. He may back a small sales tax for 220,000,000 in interest on bonds while avoiding a broader income tax rise. The move signals a rare shift toward congressional initiative despite Democratic pressure.
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Profit Sharing Kept Secret in Morgan's Bank
Hidden details of employee profit sharing at Morgan Bank remain undisclosed. The report notes a lack of transparency about individual earnings and partner allocations while confirming overall profit discussions are ongoing.
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Morgan's Bank
Morgan Partners Face Tax Inquiry In Capitol Hearing
The Morgan firm’s two sons seem poised to lead the business as partners attend ongoing hearings. John W. Davis reportedly earns vast fees for tax case work while Ferdinand Pecora counsels the committee and Davis Hal Davis enjoys broad speaking privileges. A visitor recalls Morgan’s room full of roll-topped desks and a comical moment with a panama hat.
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England
Henry Sturgis Morgan
Morgan
John W. Davis
John
Ferdinand Pecora
Davis Hal Davis
Morgan Firm Keeps Profit Splits Secret on Wall Street
Washington report details that J. P. Morgan and son keep profit shares confidential. Partners, excluding Morgan, avoid disclosure under strict promises and potential expulsion for breaches. Leadership concentrates with George Whitney and Thomas W. Lamont as profits wane.
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Sergeant Samuels to Address Peacock Bible Class
Sergeant A. P. Samuels, boys' commissioner, will address the Peacock Bible class Sunday at 9 45 a m. announced by C G Bedford, class president, and Dr Dred Peacock.
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Peacock
A. P. Samuels
Peacock Bible Class
C. G. Bedford
Dred Peacock
Ace
Peacock class hosts Wesley Memorial church barbecue
Illness kept the speaker from teaching his class though he will attend. The Peacock class hosted Wesley Memorial church men at the city lake Thursday afternoon. A baseball game featured teams led by David T. Yow and Bunn W. Hackney with many attendees enjoying the event.
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Wesley Memorial Church
City Lake
David T. Yow
Bunn W. Hackney
Five Weathers Children Achieve Perfect Attendance
With schools closing here, five children of R. L. Weathers were revealed to have established perfect attendance records for two years.
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Shelby
R. L. Weathers
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