Effort Made to Save Murderer in North Carolina
Keir H. Gwyn solicitor of the 1th Judicial district pleaded for parole in Gill for commutation of Henry Grier's death sentence for the slaying of Annie Giles. Gwyn offered to assume full responsibility and cited evidence for a possible first degree murder verdict but suggested second degree given circumstances. Grier, convicted July 1935, faces electrocution July 19 after reprieves. F. Donald Phillips declined clemency.
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Raleigh
Keir H. Gwyn
Aolin Gill
Henry Grier
Forsythounty Negro
Nnié Giles
Gill
Gwyn
Grier
Tay
Premme
Donald Phillips
County Tax Rate Set By Treasurer For Advance Payments
W Coble county treasurer announced a tentative levy of five dollars per hundred for 1936 37 to receive advance payments. The rate is arbitrary pending county commissioners final decision after budget review. A 3 percent discount applies to taxes paid June 25 to July 1 with sessions tonight to study the budget ahead of a July 6 meeting.
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Ucon Oro
W. C. Coble
Teasurer
Coble
Board of
Commesioners
Menlar
Trade treaty easing France quotas boosts auto imports
A recently concluded reciprocal trade treaty between the United States and France includes a 50 percent reduction in American automobile quotas and a quadrupling of allowable imports. The agreement aims to increase cross border auto exchange and bilateral economic ties.
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France
Black-Draught Laxative Widely Recommended by Readers
Readers report Black-Draught as a natural vegetable laxative that relieves constipation and settles the bowels. Mr Ralph Burch of Alabama praises its relief for sluggishness and tired feelings, noting the 25 cent packages are widely available.
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Ralph Burch
Dear Miss Mansfield Advice Letter on Jealousy and Rebuilding Friendship
A reader writes about a yearlong romance damaged by jealousy and gossip. He asks how to regain the girl’s friendship and suggests calling her, showing restraint, and proving loyalty while avoiding further gossip.
Women Golfers Tee Off in Myers Park Invite
In Charlotte at Myers Park Country Club the annual 18 hole invitational opens with defending champion Misa Bastelle Lawson of Chapel Hill leading a field including Helen Waring of Pinehurst Aileen Hoover and Shelley Caveneas of Sedgefield Greensboro.
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Harlotte
Mrs Melvin Hayes Improves at Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Melvin Hayes improves at home on Johnson Street after removal from Burrus Memorial Hospital where she had undergone treatment. She remains bedbound and unable to receive visitors.
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Melvin Hayes
Johnson Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Negro Jailed For Attack On Woman
Rocky Mount reports a 23 year old black man La Roz Staton was jailed on a charge of ravishing Emma Viverette Williams a 25 year old local white woman. Police detained him early today at an undisclosed jail location after the alleged late night assault.
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Rocky Mount
la Roz Staton
Emma Viverette Williams
Car Strike Kills Contractor in Warsaw
A June 24 accident in Warsaw killed 55 year old contractor Joe Hardison when his car was struck by an automobile. A coroner's jury ruled the death unavoidable.
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Warsaw
Joe Hardison
Thomas Family Visit in Columbus Ohio
Mr and Mrs C M Thomas and daughters Doris and Charlene are spending several days in Columbus Ohio visiting Mrs Moore sister of Mr Thomas.
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C. M. Thomas
Doris
Charlene
Columbus
Ohio
Thomas
Moore
Robinson Stars in New Picture as Cold Detective
Robinson appears as Detective Johnny Blake in a racketeering tale resembling a higher level conspiracy. Barton MacLane and Humphrey Bogart support him with Joan Blondell as the female lead. The story, by Martin Mooney and Seton I Miller, exposes crooked bankers and politicians in a cinematic crime saga.
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Robinson
Paramount
Little Caesar
Crook
New York
Barton MacLane
Humphrey Bogart
Joan Blondell
Acalé
Johnny Blake
Martin Mooney
New York Police
Seton I. Miller
Shadow Ranch thrills Buck Jones at Carolina Theatre
Buck Jones stars in Shadow Ranch an outdoor Columbia production showing Friday and Saturday. Sim Baldwin travels to a border cattle town to avenge a friend's murder and clashes with the town boss while Marguerite De La Motte adds romance.
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William 8. Hart
Tom Mix
Buck Jones
Carolina Theatre
Columbia
Thrilla
Buck Rides
Charmin Marguerite de la Motte
Sim Baldwin
Sim
Motor Vehicle Density Noted Across Chinese Roads
A report notes that in China there is roughly one motor vehicle for every 19 miles of road, illustrating sparse coverage relative to highway networks and traffic demand.
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China
Musical concert at Junior High in High Point
Owing to a change of plans the Professional Hour concert moves to the Junior High School auditorium Friday at eight. The program features top High Point talent and favorite melodies, with tickets sold at Wesley Memorial church and several local shops. a record attendance is anticipated. The event aims to foster interest in traditional music and offers an evening of relaxation with a decorated stage and colorful costume numbers. Wesley Memorial youth ushers will assist.
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High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
Besson Hardware Company
Bland Mish Company
King's Drug Store
Hart Drute Eckard’s
Neram Furniture Company
Daltoh’s
Haas Medalist In Intercollegiate Golf Meet In Chicago
Freddie Haas Jr of LSU won medalist honors at the National Intercollegiate golf championship in Chicago. He posted 71 76 for 146 at the North Shore course, opening against Notre Dame’s Louis Fehlig, with Herbert Eshelman of Yale and R B Parker of Princeton in medalist contention.
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Chicago
Freddie Haas, Jr
Louisiana State University
Notre Dame
Louis Fehlig
Haas
North Shore Golf Club
Herbert R. Eshelman
Yalé
R. B. Parker
Princeton
One Act Play at Wesley Memorial Tonight
The Finger of God a one act play by Percival Wilde will be presented at Wesley Memorial church this evening at o o clock. The drama follows a man tempted to crime and facing consequences as he chooses a better life. Participants include Miss Margaret Andrews Mr Br E Wiley Jr and Richard Short with Miss Mary Nelson Kiser and Miss Evelyn Atkins assisting.
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Finger of God
Wesley Memorial Church
O'Clock
Percival Wilde
Hile Firm
Margaret Andrews
Br. E. Wiley, Jr
Richard Short
Seemn
Misaary Nelson Kiser
Mise Evelyn Atkins
Drought Relief Talks With President and Officials
A southeast congressional delegation urged relief for farmers, announcing President Roosevelt would confer with Secretary Wallace Rexford Tugwell and Aubrey Williams on drought aid. They requested use of 85.5 million dollars from the deficiency bill for southeast farm relief.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Wallace
Rexford G. Tugwell
Aubrey Williams
Works Progress
Southeast
Solution To Race Problem Proposed
Dr W W Alexander proposes stopping talk and making a joint approach to white and Negro problems. He spoke at the Southern Institute on Southern Regional Development in Chapel Hill. Alexander, on leave as assistant administrator of the Resettlement Administration, urged scientific development plans for the South.
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Chapel Hill
South
W. W. Alexander
Atlanta, Ga
Inter-Racial Commission
Alexander
Resettlement Administration
Southern Institute
Acadamiciana
Bonus Lost In Flim-Flam Game Headlines Fraud
In Charlotte on June 24 a man named Zeke Glover waited 18 years for a $180 bonus that vanished. He accuses a neatly dressed Black woman and a silver haired Black man of running a long standing film-flam scam on him.
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Charlotte
Zeke Glover
Drowns While Surf Fishing Near Wilmington
Kermit Williams aged 21 from Wadesboro drowned while surf fishing near Wilmington on June 24. Authorities reported the incident as a fishing accident.
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Wilmington
Kermit Williams
Wadesboro
Couple Is Killed In Auto Crash
SANFORD June 23 Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bynum of Chapel Hill died in a hospital here from injuries from an automobile wreck at Cameron Mrs Bynums death followed her husbands by a few hours The couple were in a car with their four year old grandson Dermit Perkins Jr The other car carried O C Blackwood of Raleigh and J W Vail of Philadelphia Pa The Perkins boy was not hurt while Blackwood and Vail escaped serious injury.
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Sanford
Lloyd Bynum
Chapel Hill
Cameron
Bynum
Dermit Perkins, Jr
O. C. Blackw
Raleigh
J. W. Vail
National Intercollegiate Tennis Fourth Round Drama
Sixteen singles survivors faced tough tests as Northwestern hosts the National Intercollegiate Tennis Championships. Seeded leaders include George Ball of Northwestern and Ralph Minnich of Princeton, with Ernest Sutter of Tulane and John Law of Stanford in key matchups. Doubles action sees defending champs Dick Net and Paul Newton of California favored to reach finals.
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Chicago
North Western University
George Ball
Northwestern
Ralph Minnich
Princeton
Ernest Sutter
Tulane
Frederick C. Whitman
John Law
Stanford
Vernon John
Southern California
Edgar Weller
Texas
Norman Bickel
Dicknet
Paul Newton
Lornia
Inals
Charles Hulick
Burtts Boulware
Tony Morrell
Georgia Tech
Ramsey Potts
North Carolinia
Boxing Results From Last Night Across Major Cities
Reported outcomes show fighters from New York Union City and Akron scoring bouts with notable points. Los Angeles hosted main events featuring contenders with visible dominance and crowd interest remained high.
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OY Associated
Paes
New York
Low Salica
Jack Io
Union City
N. J. Drew
Cole
Ste Los Angeles
Rankinson
Akron
Ohio
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L. C. Coble
Karl F. Luts
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Marjorie Mansfield
Miss Mansfield
Tom
Looge
le Sale
North Main
Paramount Theater
Wesley Memorial
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Municipal Auditorium
Balto., Md
Hudson
Miles Pergallon
Los
Les Yosemite
Eoen
H. P
Hudson.c. I. T
P. J. Hudson Motors
Wrat Commerce
Detroit
Jd. Hudson
Hudson Dealer
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