McDowell’s Ponies Will Not Run Noted in County Debates
The McDowell county Agricultural and Breeders' Association discussion delays a pari mutuel election. County commissioners rescind June 27 election plans, while debates focus on tax liens and federal relief ideas to shore up municipal revenue and avoid overburdening taxpayers.
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McDowell
Pasquotank
Rowan
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Federal funds to help cities back tax certificates
The Wall Street Journal proposes reestablishing a market for delinquent tax certificates to relieve financially strained cities. It suggests government ownership of the certificates to restore credibility of municipal bonds and attract private investors willing to profit from tax collection, amid widespread tax delinquencies.
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Wall Street Journal
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Ae Pol
Washington's Newspapers and the Opportunity
The piece notes Mrs. Edward B. McLean plans to start a new Washington morning paper after losing the Post. It questions her qualifications and suggests Eugene Meyer, new Post owner and Hoover Era RFC leader, could shape a high quality national daily. The piece sees potential but uncertainty about Meyer’s plans and impact.
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Edward B. McLean
Washington Post
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Post
Eugene Meyer
Hoover
Meyer
United States
McLean
Duty of County Not Quite That Simple
County commissioners misstate their role in license tax policy. The article argues state law only sets maxima, not exact rates, urging closer scrutiny by local finance committees and cautions against overreaching county levies.
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High Point Township
Guilford County
Raleigh
State Revenue Act
General Assembly
Guilford
A Square Deal for the Man Who Toils
A discussion argues that fears of the new industrial control bill creating a nationwide closed shop are exaggerated. It asserts the proposed measure differs from past closed shops and says employers should not be terrified by the prospect.
The American laboring man seeks a break amid hard times
The wage squeeze and shrinking prospects have tested the worker who remains patient since the 1929 crash. He endures pressure, avoids radical agitators, and shows conservatism and restraint as industrial controls are set to aid him. He offers a quiet faith in the promised relief.
Labor charter defends shift toward worker control in industry
The text argues for a broad reform moving government power into industrial and financial sectors. It supports labor controlled organizations sharing in industry governance as a natural step in democracy. It asserts democracies become more effective and warns against Tory opposition to organized labor.
Barbed wire boom signals renewed farm demand in midwest
A business man touring western factories reports high capacity use and a steel plant running three shifts to meet demand. He learns farmers are buying barbed wire in quantity as fences go unrepaired, indicating a broader, encouraging rise in industrial stock prices and manufacturing activity.
King George Reported Lose Weight During Illness
Reports indicate King George IV lost weight amid his illness, while financial observers note pressure on the British pound as markets react to uncertain conditions. The combined health and economic chatter reflects mounting concern in the era.
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George
Unemployed Shoemaker Plans Opera With Soleful Music
An unemployed souls shoemaker, facing hardship, works on an opera likely to feature music about soles and sorrow. The endeavor signals creative resilience despite unemployment and craft downturns.
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Co Souls Shoemaker
Story of Sue and a Family Dinner Secret
Sue returns to her family home as spring renewal brightens the town. She meets her mother and recalls past loves while tensions surface about a visiting corporate guest connected to her father and Ted. A family dinner unfolds with cautious, unspoken feelings and surprise.
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Sue
Jimmy
Grace
Ted
Mrs. Merryman
Peraps
Jack
Harry
Domestic Cotton Activity Highest In Several Years
New York June 13 The New York cotton exchange service reports domestic mill activity at a multi year peak with orders on hand and low mill stocks. A summer continuation is expected with possible contraction once industry reform bills take effect. World cotton prospects this season are seen around 13.8 to 14.0 million bales versus 12.5 million last season.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange Service
Patterson Re-elected Virginia Carolina Typographical Conference
Col D E Patterson of Charleston was named to succeed himself as President of the Virginia Carolina Typographical Conference which met in semi annual session in Greensboro.
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Greensboro
D. E. Patterson
Charleston
8. C
Postmaster General Farley to Speak at Federal Building Opening
Greensboro will host the dedication of the new federal building with Postmaster General Farley delivering the dedicatory address on July 6. The event marks a milestone for the city and federal services.
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Greensboro
Farley
Federal
Duke opens institute of international relations in Durham
The first Duke institute of international relations debuts in Durham with an evening address by G H Blakeslee, a Lytton commission member, addressing the Manchurian inquiry and related international tensions.
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Durham
Duke Institute of International Relations
G. H. Blakeslee
Lytton Commission
New York Gazette Debuts as First State Newspaper
The New York Gazette, published in 1725, becomes the first newspaper issued in New York state, marking a milestone in colonial media.
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New York Gazette
New York State
Avoid the Dangers of Constipation Kellogg Att Bran
A health note explains early constipation signs such as headaches tiredness and loss of appetite. Kellogg's Att-Bran is described as providing bulk to aid bowel movement with vitamin B and iron, recommended as a cereal or cooking ingredient, sold by Kellogg at Battle Creek.
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Kellogg
Battle Creek
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