May crops fared poorly across fifth district says report
The June district summary notes cool weather frosts and drought harmed May crops across the fifth federal reserve district including North Carolina. Rain at month end and early June improved prospects, but employment and textile sectors showed little advance. Bank deposits rose while business failures remained above last year but below April. Retail trade held up in May.
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Richmond
Federal Reserve District
North Carolina
Federal Reserve
Tiresome Sleep Struggle Reported by Faun in Vienna
A person named Faun in Vienna describes extreme fatigue from only two hours of sleep per day. They state they compensate by sleeping at night to recover.
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Faun
Vienna
Flashes Of Life Show Kingsford Smith’s Aqua Plane Ride
New York pilot Kingsford Smith, famed trans ocean flyer, proves Australians swim by riding an aqua plane and enduring rough dunking with Anthony Fokker at Roosevelt Field. A six passenger lifesaving plane, dedicated to spiritual comfort, will soon fly to Alaska, presented by the Marquette league to missionary pilot Brother G. S. Feltes.
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New York
Charles Kingsford- Smith
Trans-Oceanic Flier
Anthony Fokker
Hudson
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Alaska
Marquette League
Brother G. S. Feltes
Metropolis
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Long Island
Chrysler
Admiral Byrd Beacon Tops 32-Story Broadway Temple
The Admiral Byrd Aviation Beacon will be visible to pilots 100 miles away as the 32-story Broadway Temple of the Methodist Episcopal Church nears completion. The admiral spoke at the temple foundation dedication.
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New York
Admiral Byrd Aviation
Broadway Temple
Expedition to Honduras Aims for Strange Moths Study
The Academy of Natural Sciences will light white sheets in Honduran cloud forests to attract brilliantly colored moths. An expedition seeks to study curious life forms in jungles drenched with heavy summer moisture.
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Philadelphia
Honduras
Academy of Natural Science
New York Talking Books For Blind Hospital Library Use
Dr Willis R Whitney of General Electric foresees talking books in hospitals libraries and institutions for the blind. The format is sound films without pictures as a substitute for reading.
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New York
Willis R. Whitney
General Electric Laboratory
A. S. W. Rosenbach
Columbus
Andres Bernaldez
Capudine Advertises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement claims Capudine provides fast relief for headaches neuralgia and periodic pains. It advises taking two teaspoonfuls in water for quick absorption and relief, noting liquid form is absorbed readily and affordability in 10c 30c and 60c bottles at drug stores.
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GROVE
Tribune Probes Lingle Murder Rumors and Motives
Chicago editorial and news sections challenge rumors about Alfred Lingle Mangle’s finances and motives. The Tribune suggests he may have profited from criminal ties and questions his reporting prowess linking to gangland crime and racketeering allegations.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune Today
Alfred
Jake) Lingle
Alfred Lingle
Tribune
the Tribune
Lingle
The
Robert M. Lee
Lingle's Stated Income Reveals Family Estate Size
A public financial statement shows in the past two years Lingle earned about $60 000 annually. Officials assess whether the father's estate was large based on these figures and related disclosures.
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Tain
Lingle
Private Power Plant Saves Government Money
Appy J G Siler Jr superintendent of road construction in the National Forest near Franklin North Carolina installs a private electric power plant on Wayah creek to supply lights and garage machinery. The 110 volt turbine also powers a paint spraying unit for directional signs across Forest Region 7 covering the Eastern United States from New Hampshire to Florida.
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Franklin
N. C
Appy
J. G. Siler, Jr
National Forest
Forest Service
Wayah Creek
United States
New Hampshire
Florida
Alleged Liquor Parties In S C Will Be Probed
Columbia mayor J L B Owens ordered an investigation into alleged liquor parties linked to the 65 million highway bond issue and to recent 7 million highway bids. The probe follows governor candidate charges that lawmakers were kept intoxicated and that a large portion of the Jefferson hotel floor hosted drinking on a recent night.
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Columbia
S. C
JL. B. Owens
Jefferson Hotel
Airme's Salute Ahead of Bids in May Highway Setting
Mayor Owens declared readiness to pursue cases against anyone tied to hotel revelries, regardless of person or position, provided sufficient evidence is gathered. The comment came before the May 20 bid opening on the highway project.
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Owens
Bulwinkle Spends 1600 in Ninth District Race
Raleigh June 30 A L Bulwinkle in a second bid for the ninth district congressional seat reports spending 1600 in the campaign before the June 7 primary. Rev H Grady Dorsett unsuccesful Republican Senate candidate filed final expenses showing no spending since earlier, and 3.30 contributions. Jude N A Sinclair Fayetteville spent 1210 75 in renomination victory. J Paul Frizzelle spent 1490 43 for superior court bench seat with 750 contributions from two brothers. Newberry solicitorial candidate spent 57 and Thomas H Hoyle judge candidate spent 683 95.
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Raleigh
A. L. Bulwinkle
Rev. H. Grady Dorsett
United States
Jude N. A. Sinclair
Fayetteville
J. Paul Frizzelle
R. A. Nunn
Superior Court
Newberry
Thomas H. Hoyle
Asheville Woman Sues Theater For 15000 Fall Injury
Kate Sudderth Abbott of Asheville sues the theater and Public Theater Corp alleging a fall in the aisle caused by an obstruction. She claims serious injuries requiring assistance to return home. The suit seeks 15000 in damages.
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Asheville
Kate Sudderth Abbott
Public Theater Corporation
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