How Howe Promised to Revisit Toilet Kit Purchase
Washington June 15. Senate military affairs committee asked Louis Howe to recount his role in the 200000 toilet kit purchase for reforestation camp occupants from Bevier and Co. of New York. Army officials testified kits could be duplicated cheaper. Bevier cited a letter from Basil O’Connor and said Howe urged entry to his office. Howe will be asked to testify again as soon as possible.
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Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Louis McHenry Howe
Roosevelt
Bevier and Company, Incorporated
New York
John L. DeWitt
Army
Robert Fechner
Fechner
J. J. McEntee
Carey
R. Wyo
Bevier
Basil O’connor
Rooseviet
New Rochelle
N. Y
Howe
Budget Bureau
Sheppard
D. Tex
Monnie Cardigan confronts loss after Dan’s death
Monnie returns from Europe to find Dan seriously injured in a car crash and dies soon after. She clings to work as secretary for Dr Waterman while Sandra’s elopement and Dan’s marriage to Sandra unravel. Monnie faces Christmas with sorrow, letters from Arthur Macken, and evolving tension with Charles Eustace.
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Monnie O'Dare
Joe
Dan Cardigan
Europe
Monnie
Arthur MacKenzie
Vich
Dan
Sandra Lawrence
Sandra
Charles Eustace
R. Cardigan
M’ Ine
Goodby
Notables in UNC Finals Scene at Sunset Commencement
The UNC sunset commencement at Kenan Stadium Tuesday evening features President Frank P. Graham delivering the farewell address as diplomas are awarded. Alumni events include Charles Woollen honored after election as comptroller of the Greater University, with Judge John J. Parker presiding over the alumni luncheon. Bishop Edwin A. Penick will preach the baccalaureate, and alumni marshal William Woodard leads the procession alongside Dr Charles Mangum and Judge Francis D. Winston who head faculty and alumni events.
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University of North Carolina
Kenan Stadium
Frank P. Graham
Charlies T. Woollen
Wool
Len
Edwin A. Penick
North Carolina
Protestant Episcopal Church
William ©. Woodard
Rocks Mount
Charles 8. Mangum
University Medical School
John J. Parker
The
General Alumni Association
Francis D. Winston
Bertie
Gerard Hall
Shortage of Fancy Weavers Hits New Bedford and Fall River
In Fall River and New Bedford a shortage of experienced fancy weavers grows as textile activity increases. With the 40 hour work bill near and two shifts likely, only about six mills run night shifts, triggering a scramble for skilled labor and a widening gap in loom capacity.
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Fall River
New Bedford
Governor to Name State Appointees This Week
Governor J. C. B. Ehringhaus, who took office last January, will fill several state posts this week after months of suspense. The expected appointments include the commissioner of revenue, head of the highway prison department, director of conservation and development, adjutant general, an industrial commission member, and the parole commissioner.
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Raleigh
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Ehringhaus
Consolidated Highway-Prison Department
Plummer Chosen Leader of North Carolina Disabled Vets
Francis A. Plummer of Asheville was elected commander of the North Carolina Department of Disabled Veterans of the World War at the final session of the annual convention in Winston-Salem. Next year’s meeting will be in Asheville. Jesse M. Wilson of Dunn was named senior vice commander Ernest L. Bayne of Asheville junior vice commander John Vinson of Ateen historian John Cadewallader Ateen chaplain and Fred A. Ferguson Waynesville sergeant at arms.
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Winston-Salem
Francis A. Plummer
Asheville
North Carolina
Fred A. Ferguson
Waynesville
Great Guddha of Kama kura Wears 830 Curls
Legend says the Great Guddha in Kama kura Japan has 830 curls on his head. The curls are said to reflect snails that once crawled on the deity to shield his bald head from the sun.
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Kamakura
Japan
World population estimates revised from census data
The figure reflects more than two billion people worldwide derived from estimates using the 19380 census data. Population counts vary by region and methodology, with the estimate emphasizing global growth trends and demographic uncertainty.
Arizona’s Giant Cactus Named State Flower
The article notes that the giant cactus has been designated as the state flower of Arizona, highlighting its symbolic importance and regional identity.
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Arizona
Fine goods production faces weaver shortage criticism
Local labor officials criticize the city for relying on weavers from New Bedford as fine goods production expands. The opposition grew after evidence showed the city’s supply of fancy weavers is limited.
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New Bedford
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Charles
Bill
Kay
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New York Mail
Ladies’ Aid
Arthur Macken
Kenzie
O'Dare
Mark
Mackenzie
Monte Carlo
Norfolk, Va
Chesapeake Bay
High Point
N. C
Norfolk
Chesapeake
Pinners Point
Southern Railway System
Hampton Roads
National Market CO
North Main
Wares &Miangum
FD Winston
Plummer
Reas
Amy
ST Reynolds Tobaceo Company
Dept. 9-A
Ieacione
Ae Lee
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