Prohibition Substitute Proposed By Henry Anderson
The Wick ersham Commission report includes a practical proposal by Colonel Henry Anderson for liquor control. He urges a federal state system modeled after the interstate commerce commission with Congress retaining overarching authority and power delegated to states to reflect local conditions. The plan, gaining support, aims to end repeal or ongoing bootlegging and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham Commission
Henry Anderson
Anderson
Virginia
Ciry
Congress
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Col. Anderson
Commission
Apology Sought Over Fuller Detention by Memphis Police
North Carolina figures protest Memphis police action holding Henry R Fuller of Chapel Hill for 36 hours without charges. Paul Green and William T Couch urge Governor Horton to demand a public apology from Police Commissioner Davis amid growing dissent from NC citizens.
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Memphis
Henry R. Fuller
Chapel Hill
Paul Green
University of North Carolina
William T. Couch
University of North Carolina Press
Fuller
Henry H. Horton
Tennessee
Davis
Green
North Carolina
Memphis Officials Urged to Apologize for Fuller Detention
Public reports allege that Fuller was imprisoned without charges by Memphis police, sparking bipartisan concern. Advocates urge Governor Horton to compel his commissioner to issue a formal apology to Fuller and address the legal overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Memphis
Horton
Hoover sets course for 1932 run amid political turning point
The New York Times correspondent says Herbert Hoover, reaching a turning point in his administration, will shift from seeking Congress backed measures to presenting them to the people. He faces a hostile legislature, a need to reorganize banking, strengthen the Federal Reserve, and revise anti trust rules while weighing a 1932 bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Anne O'Hara McCormick
Washington
New York Times
Congress
Senate
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Farm Board
Tariff Commission
Treasury
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Reserve
Wilson
Coolidge
Hoover Plans Presidential Run In 1932
The article notes that Mr. Hoover intends to seek the presidency again in 1932, signaling another White House bid despite ongoing economic difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Hoover
Hoover
Too Quick a Diagnosis of Business Health in 1930
The piece argues against doom and gloom, noting mixed data from 1930. It cites records of steel, construction, autos, manufacturing, gasoline use, and store sales showing resilience. It also touches Carolina budget moves, a Washington theft anecdote, and praise for air navy dirigibles as inspiring but costly.
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Red Cross
Current
Wall Street
Theodore Knapen
America
David S. Ingalls
Air
U. S
Caribbean
Los Angeles
Navy
Tax day reminder nudges March 15 deadline
A brief note highlights March 15 as the income tax due date, urging timely filing and payment for residents.
Eastern university pays students for balloon swallowing diet tests
An eastern university funds a diet experiment paying students to swallow balloons while awaiting wider interest. The remark notes inflated hopes that baseball pitchers will expand freely soon.
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Eastern University
Jury Says Acts Look Sinister in Bank Probe
In Jackson county, grand jury reports that acts by North Carolina Corporation Commission officials show a sinister look regarding bank regulation. It cites loans and a cashier’s role as liquidating agent for failed banks, prompting public distrust fears. officials respond with limited clarifications.
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Sylva
N. C
State Corporation Commission
Walter E. Moore
Jackson County
Grand Jury
Moore
Gand
Tuckaseegee Bank
Corporation Commission
Bank Supervisory Department of
State
Raleigh
Mar
W. Lee
Self
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Jackson County Grand Jury
Lee
W. T. Lee, Jr
Jackson
Billy Davis
J. A. Porter
Bank of Clay
Bank of Murphy
Letters about John J Raskob in High Point New York
John J Raskob is urged to take a stand against a baggage laden party, with Col Langston and Major Craven in dispute. The writer argues Craven would cause trouble for those who defeated him, while Langston opposes the 1928 ticket. The piece mocks Craven and predicts a return to old quarrels over Prohibition and party alignment.
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John J. Raskob
High Point
N. Y
the Enterprise
Col. Jno
D. Langston
Bruce Craven
Col. Langston
Craven
Raskob
Major Craven
Maj. Craven
Democratic Party
Receding Chin May Be An Asset
CHICAGO March 2 A social secretary Mrs Maude Bouldin says a receding chin may be an asset He argues the man with the receding chin is quick on conversation has charm listens well and has unmatched repartee for social success
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Chicago
Maude Bouldin
Parker Beats Hicks in Palm Beach Championship Event
Yesterday Miss Parker defeated Helen Hicks, the Palm Beach champion from the previous week, in a notable match. The result highlights Parker’s rise as Hicks suffered a setback after holding the Palm Beach title.
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Miss Parker
Helen Hicks
Palm Beach
Bobby Jones Takes On Hollywood Film Project In Golf Theme
Hollywood March report on Bobby Jones Jr joining a 12 film shoot in which he will perform golf shots from tee to finish. Jones, famed for 13 major championships, discusses aims, cost control, and avoiding comedy missteps while appearing with Calamity Jane as a co star putter. He plans charity four ball matches during the stop.
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Hollywood
Cal
Motion Pictures
Robert T. Jones, Jr
Mashie Nibl
Bob
California
England
Ely
Calamity Jane
Poison Serpent Is Pullman Berth Mate of Scientist
A fourteen-foot king cobra traveled in a leather handbag as Dr. Ray mond Ditmars, curator of reptiles and mammals, moved a specimen from the Bronx Zoo to the National Zoo in a Pullman berth. A passenger complained of whistling but the snake basked warm in the warm berth, kept at about 79 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poison Serpent
Pullman
New York
Mar
Raymond Ditmars
Washington, D. C
Ditmars
National Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Treasury to Save Ten Million Annually via New Financing Plan
Washington reports a $1.4 billion treasury financing program will cut interest by ten million yearly by mid month. New issues include 12 year 3 1/2 percent bonds, 6 month 1 percent certificates, and 1 year 2 percent certificates at par to retire $1.1 billion in notes and support veteran loans. Also noted is a Bolshevist Navy with four vessels aged 15 years: the Marat, Paris Commune, October Revolution, and Michael Frunze.
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Washington, Mar
Treasury
Michael Fruntze
Airport investments rise to 135 million by 1981 end
The Aviation Section of the Commerce Department projects over 135 million dollars will be invested in U.S. airports by the end of 1981. By 1930 total airport capital stood at 115,068,500, spread across 5464 commercial airports and 549 municipal facilities.
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Washington
Aeronautics
T of Commerce
United States
Radio Program Grid and Station Listings
A dense, era-style radio schedule lists programs, times, and station call letters across numerous networks. It enumerates shows such as The Jesters, Phil Cook, Theater Program, and Amos 'n' Amos, with affiliations to WHAM, KDKA, WJZ, WABC, WGB, and many others, including talk, orchestras, and dances.
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Ford & Wallace
WSM
WEC
WGAR
Mormon Choir
Wbal Byl
CKOW
WBZ
WPTF
WJAX
WIOD
WCKY
WFLA
WLW
WJR
the Jesters
Wcky Waa
KDKA
RVA
Wwiod
Phil Cook
WHZ
WIO
WELA
WSB
Eastern Clear C
WPG
WHAM
WABC
Globe ‘Trotter
WBAL
WJZ
WTIC
Jane Dillon
WEAF
Ioision
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
A. Cecil
Sec
F. Edwards
G. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
MR. Fuller
Charlotte Observer
South Carolina
Palmetto State
Anna Nicholas
Einstein
Tznd
Bobby Jones
Motion Picture City
Brian Bell
The
Associated Press
Weal
WTAG
WCSH
Gapelee
WEEI
Wabc New Y
WKBW
Ane
WDRC
WTA
Schutt
Cornell
Orchestra
Oni
WNAC
Acome
WFB Ward O
Wwpg Cau
Toplce
Bred
WFBL
Alen
WEBL
Weae
WCAU
WJAS
WADC
KRC
WXYZ
Leo Reisman
Rch
Wan
W&sail
Florence Richardson
Orch
WCAE
WSAI
Ie Busee
CBS
Belasco — Wean
WKBN
WBT
WBCM
WLAC
Ben Berni Orehcainn
WBW
WOR
FAN
WLBW
WCRC
WTAR
WDBJ
NBC Chain
Phat
Hee
WGY
Olly
Thannel
WSC
Fem
WIZ
Southern Clear
WEAP
Iixonians
the Brothers
Web.s
WRVA
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