Harrelson cites lack of information on tax issues in 1931 assembly
Charlotte June 5 Col J W Harrelson director of the state department of conservation and development says the 1931 general assembly failed to solve major problems due to lack of information. He spoke at a Made in North Carolina banquet urging higher education to provide essential data on land tax and fiscal policy.
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Charlotte
J. W. Nfirrelson
State Department of Conservation and Development
General Assembly
North Carolina
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Harrelson
Industrial Awakening and Tax Fairness Debate in State
A speaker argues for improving product quality to boost farm income and markets while critiquing socialistic ideas in schools. He notes industrial growth since 1900, questions labor and tax laws harming industry, and cites 1929 state earnings to urge fair treatment for industry.
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Gible
Colonel Harrelson
Amory strawberry harvest boosts area jobs
Nearly 1,900 strawberry pickers have been employed in Amory Mississippi as crews work on one of the largest strawberry crops harvested in the region in recent years.
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Amory
Miss
Legion Posts Lead North Carolina Growth and Service
The twenty largest American Legion posts in North Carolina span cities from Charlotte to Shelby and include Fort Bragg and Kannapolis. The article notes rising membership, strong child welfare and community service programs, regional tournaments in Gastonia, and new posts Weeks-Hardesty in Newport and Lumber River in Fair Bluff. officials urge service to disabled veterans and communities.
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American Legion
North Carolina
Charlotte
Gastonia
Raleigh
Durham
Greensboro
Oreen
Wilmington
Statesville
Winston- Salem
Kinston
Washington
Wilson
Newton
Hickory
Albemarle
Fayetteville
Fort Bragg
Kannapolis
High Point
Shelby
Legion
Willis Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Geo. A. Iseley
John E. McCall
Tennessee
Memphis
Don C. Johnston
Hardesty
Newport
N. C
Lumber River
Fair Bluff
Youngsville
Fremont
Wadesboro
Department
Legion Adjutant Debates Service Spirit Motto
J M Caldwell states that the Legion is the largest best unselfish service organization of former servicemen. He asserts there is no trick in the motto If you served in 17 or 18 you belong to the Legion and emphasizes their pride in the organization.
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of the Legion
The
Legion
J. M. Caldwell
Indian Corn Dance Festival Highlighted at Rhododendron Event
The Cherokee corn dance is set as a feature of Asheville’s Rhododendron festival June 24 to 26. Miss Edith Russell and H. R. Harrington plan the pageant with Cherokee reservation officials and seek decisions on participation. Sponsors from 11 southeastern states will ride in the parade.
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Asheville
Edith Russell
H. R. Harrington
L. W. Page
Russell
Harrington
North Carolina
Enka
Canton
Waynesville
Sylva
Franklin
Jane Sechrest
Monroe
Edwina Coulbourn
Cape Charlies
Virginia
Grove Park Inn
Louis XVI
Prisoner totals in 1936 reach 116670 nationwide
In 1936 the United States housed 116670 federal and state prisoners, reflecting a substantial incarceration figure across the nation.
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United States
Trout Lines Now Within Law Open Angling Privilege
Marshall North Carolina June 5 reports that a new law removing a trout line ban has enabled county or state licensed anglers to use trout lines in larger streams. The change benefits Madison County along the French Broad River where fish are sold seasonally and tourists may rent lines for short periods, creating income opportunities for locals and visiting anglers alike.
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French Broad River
Durham Custom Receipts Decline in May at Durham Port
May receipts at the Durham port of entry fell by 69 921.10 to 289 997.99 from 359 019.09 in 1930, per deputy collector and charge J Highsmith. He noted the current fiscal year ending May 30 will show an overall rise in local collections despite recent declines.
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Durham
J Highsmith
Highsmith
Shareholders in 235 buildings in North Carolina
Shareholders in 235 buildings and locations in North Carolina participated in the division of 4,7236,911.92 in 1930, an increase of 129,000 over 19329.
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North Carolina
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Davey Jones
Sydney
Iliac
New York
Mr. Frank Gregson
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Lexington
New York City
Fifth Avenue Hotel Center
Lexington Avenue
48Th Street
Wickersham
American Hotels Corporation
J. Leslie Kincaid
Amos Realty CO
Wachovia
Jet? Davis
Jefferson Davis
Statuary Hall
National Capitol
Hubert B. Stephens
Davis Clay Bramlette
Katy Boyd George
James George
Unsina Mise
Adele Hayes-Davis
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Senna
Dent
Epsom
National
Penslar
D'Orsay
Armand
Can Mfg. CO
Chicago
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