Senatorial Contest Seen Uncertain Ahead of Primary
In Raleigh on June 29 the second primary looms with Morrison and Reynolds viewed as largely uncertain. Reynolds supporters claim rising majorities, while Morrison backers cite new Democratic support and shifting issues beyond prohibition repeal. The race remains close as campaigns push women’s and party loyalty, with forecasts favoring Reynolds though a Morrison surge is possible.
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Walter Mote VIII
J. C. Raleigh
Cameron Morrison
Robert R. Reynolds
Ises
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
R. T. Fountain
Morrison
Reynolds
Theorrison
Edwin C. Gregory
Salisbury
Lee S. Overman
Reynol
Eollins
Fountain
Piedmont
Ehringhaus
Hill
A Plot For Love Afton Grace and Sue Plot Dinner Strategy
Grace and Sue discuss a dinner party plan to win back Jimmy Webber through a new guest list and changes in Grace's appearance. Grace wrestles with real love and fear of cheap tactics while deciding to act as his wife, if needed. The pair weigh risks of inviting Nancy, Arnold Page, and possibly Jack and Page to the gathering.
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Grace
Sue
Natalie Weddrider
Jimmy
Webber
Capudine Claims Quick Relief For Neuralgia And Pains
Advert says Capudine relieves neuralgic headaches rheumatic and women's pains quickly because it is a liquid. It soothes nerves and stops pain without upsetting the stomach and contains no opiates. Available at drug stores in 10c 30c and 60c bottles or by the dose.
Slim Wentworth’s Houdini Theft At Police Station
In Denver 40 year old Slim Wentworth tried to sell lingerie to a waitress who alerted police. At headquarters Wentworth admitted stealing a silk undergarment held as evidence. He was jailed as officers searched for more proof and found he had donned the stolen item.
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Denver
Col
Slim Wentworth
Wentworth
James Childress
Childress
Boy towed by giant sturgeon on White River
Petersburg is home to Floyd Russell a 14 year old who cast into White River. A strong tug on the line pulled the boat and the boy downstream for a distance before the 411 pound sturgeon was finally landed.
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Petersburg
Ind
Floyd Russell
White River
Lloyd
No Free Rides Incident Ends In Jail Visit
Weldon Powett of Machpee in Boston hired a taxi to race home after a party. The driver took him on an 80 mile ride and a $20 fare. Powett could not pay the bill and was jailed for drunkenness and evading fare.
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Boston
Mass
Weldon Powett
Machpee
Powett
Hoover disarmament plan meets Cabinet opposition
London reports the British cabinet rejected Hoover's disarmament proposal, citing insufficient naval vessels for empire needs. Sir John Simon and Sir Herbert Samuel prepare to report to Prime Minister MacDonald at Geneva, while the dominions must be consulted before any formal decision.
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London
Hoover
John Simon
Herbert Samuel
Geneva
Ramsay MacDonald
Britain
Dominions
Stanley Baldwin
MacDonald
House of Commons
Marcus Faces 38 Traffic Tickets In Houston Court
In March Ben Marcus appeared in Houston court to answer 38 traffic tickets. He was fined 50 cents per ticket, paid 10 dollars, and then quit. He returned to explain avoiding fines and 18 extra tickets. Judge Turner ordered trial on all violations despite his claim of no time.
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Houston
Tex
Ben Marcus
Turner
Marcus
Ann Harding eyes break from $5500 week film contract
Hollywood gossip notes Ann Harding offers to tear up her contract to avoid The Conquerors with Richard Dix while studio heads may insist she appears. Also in review, George Jean Nathan calls Grand Hotel mediocre and harshly critiques Greta Garbo and Lionel Barrymore performances, drawing a sharp counterpoint from the paper.
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Ann Hollywood
Ann Harding
Mudio
Richard Dix
Ann
Grand Hotel
Hollywood
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
George Jean Nathan
United States
Flashes of LIFE and film praise in early 1930s column
A quirky 1932 era column riffs on names and consent in marriage while lampooning Irish ancestry claims. It notes a lobster’s electric tolerance in Massachusetts and cites director Raymond J. Keany on crustacean reactions. Olga Petrova and Dr John D Stew are mentioned amid praise for Grand Hotel, predicting Oscar buzz and high box office.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Fish and Game
Raymond J. Keany
North Carolina Exempts State From Federal Gas and Oil Tax
The state will not pay the federal one cent per gallon gasoline tax or four cents per gallon on lubricating oil. The exemption saves about $150,000 yearly for state use including the Highway Commission and schools. A federal ruling confirms gasoline and oil bought for state use are not taxable.
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N. C
Betts
Congress
Highway Commission
Internal Revenue Department
Washington
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Margery Hale
NBA
England
Assembly
Archibald Roosevelt
Ogden Mills
BY Dan Thomas
Mr. Nathan
John Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
Kringelein
Dave Chason
Minsky Brothers
Garbo
Leontovitch
Nathan
Tendnn
Chance
Brady
Louis
Cille Martin
New York
Olga Petrova
John D. Stew
Chesterfield
Cesterfield
Westfield
Afi Boswell
Alex Sisters
Gray Nat Shilkret
Norn
SAL
Shoerr & Myers
Tosacco Ca
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