North Carolina pass on 10 hour workday bill victory
The maz um hour bill approved by the House marks a major labor victory in North Carolina. It sets ten hours per day and forty eight per week for men and eight hours for women, with a retail exemption for small shops and an emergency permit provision for manufacturing beyond hours under strict time limits.
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Iraleigh
Laever
North Caroa
North
Rolina
J. B. Vogler
Jennings G. King
Scotland
Commissioner of Labor
Items Exempt From Tax Under Your Income Tax
Summary of exemptions from federal income tax including life insurance proceeds on death, annuities, gifts and bequests, government bonds and district interests, veterans benefits, rental value of housing to clergy, and jury and alimony related items. Also notes taxability of excess above premiums for annuities and limited exceptions.
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Distict of
Columbia
United States
States
United Tats
Fedral
Townsend to Visit in State for Week in Pinehurst
Francis Townsend, leader of the old age movement, will visit Pinehurst for a week starting this weekend. He is under indictment for leaving a House committee hearing early and is expected to address groups in the Sandhills region during his stay.
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Pinehurst
Francis Townsend
Townsend
House Committee
Sanrday
Sandhills
Price to Speak at General Assembly Opening Sermon
March 4 report from Montrreat states P Price of Nanking in retiring moderator will deliver the opening sermon of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States meeting here May 20.
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Price
Spereak Montrreat
Nanking
Ina
Will Deyer
Wesbyterian Church
United
Two Officers Indicted in Wake County Murder Case
Deputy Sheriff Clyde H. Coppedge of Wake Forest and Seaboard Railroad agent J. R. Knight were indicted on murder charges over the January slaying of Ollie Brodie. Brodie was shot while fleeing as he was taken into custody on an assault charge. Solicitor W. Y. Bickett weighed second degree murder or manslaughter charges against the two officers.
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Raleigh
Clyde H. Coppedge
Wake Forest
J. R. Knight
Seaboard Railroad
Ollie Brodie
Brodie
Knight
Coppedge
W. Y. Bickett
American Industry Supports 35,000 Researchers in 1000 Labs
American Industry maintains 35,000 research workers across 1,000 industrial laboratories spending 17,875,000 dollars monthly to raise the American standard of living.
Raleigh Seeks Liquor Profits
Wake County commissioners consider Mayor Iseley proposal to let Raleigh keep 87 percent of profits from legally sold liquor. County has not scheduled a liquor referendum. Local option bill approved last week allows counties to retain all profits.
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Raleigh
Wake County
George A. Isely
Limestone College Choir Plans Three Day Tour
The Limestone College choir will start a three day tour Sunday morning visiting Lancaster Monroe N C Wadesboro N C Laurinburg N C Maxton N C Lamberton N C Fairmont N C Lakeview and Floyds.
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CHOTR
Gaffney
S&s. C
Limestone College
Lancaster
Monroe
N. C
Wadesboro
Laurinburg
Maxton
Lamberton
Fairmont
Lakeview
Floyds
Panama Canal's Atlantic End Cities Cristobal and Colon
The article notes Cristobal and Colon as the two cities at the Atlantic end of the Panama Canal.
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Cristobal and
Colon
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Legislative Charter Debate Near Black Mountain Resorts
Senator A Hall Johnston of Buncombe argues against local bills banning beer and wine sales within a mile of Swananoa and Black Mountain resorts. He jokes that Presbyterians live in Montreal near Black Mountain while noting religious groups support the prohibition.
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Ralbeigh
Swannanoa
Black Mountain
Y. M. OG
A. Hall Johnston
Buncombe
Montreal
Edenton Legislature Session Date in Doubt
The Edenton session date remains unsettled with plans for a special train carrying legislators. It was to occur on a Saturday but likely will be a weekday near the end of the current session, with the exact day and week pending assembly speed.
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Edenton
Monologuist Will Appear Here Headline
In High Point gossip the line reads Rupert Pickens would travel home if this were the local paper. The remark riffs on a possible trip linked to a proposed appearance by a monologist.
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High Point
Rupert Pickens
New Hanover Mayor Bid From Liquor Fight Leader Thomas Cooper
After clashes over liquor laws in New Hanover, Thomas Cooper proposes a drastic rewrite of the A B C setup and plans to run for mayor, a move that could keep him in headlines and stir local politics.
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New Hanover
Thomas Cooper
New Hanover A. B
Wilmington
Nebraska Unicameral Debate Heats Up In Rushed Exchange
A Nebraska legislative debate on unicameral versus bicameral structure ends with a House member quipping that North Carolina is the only state where the Senate already dominates. The remark underscored the persistent contention over Nebraska's unique legislature structure.
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Nebraska
House
North Carolina
Senate
Libby Ward Faces Backlash After Compromise Hint
Political observers say Libby Ward, young chairman of the House Appropriations committee, sparked controversy by signaling willingness to compromise his hardline budget stance. The move drew criticism from allies and opponents alike as debate over fiscal priorities intensified.
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Libby Ward
House
Observer views on burden of Social Security for counties
Observers say the fight against shifting Social Security costs to counties will fail but show Burgess as United Days governor candidate. They predict Reynolds would seek another term while Burgess sits out, with Jean Harlow referenced in a betting parlour view of the race.
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Cale K. Burgess
United Days
Reynolds
Jean Harlow
Burgess
Giles Eyes Bid Against Reynolds for Senate
D F Giles McDowell's representative is reported to be listening for a call to run for the U S Senate against Our Bob Reynolds. Coupled with this speculation, no formal announcement has been made.
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D. F. Giles
McDowell
U. S. Senate
Bob” Reynolds
Assembly Returns Home After Fiscal Liquor Delay
With money and liquor measures out of the way, many members of the Assembly feel like going home now without waiting for further action.
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Assembly
Adjourning Postponed to Victory Dinners Across State
Democrats reportedly plan adjournment sine die lasting into early March, contingent on attendance at statewide Victory Dinner or local events. The shift indicates lawmakers may skip sessions to participate in key fundraisers and celebrations.
Mecklenburg consolidates Sardis Sharon schools and adds high school unit
The Mecklenburg county school board voted to consolidate Sardis and Sharon schools and place a high school unit at Thomasboro in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
Mecklenburg County School Board
Sardis
Sharon
Thomasboro
Gas tonia Mayor Denny Declines Re election Bid
Emery B. Denny, serving Gas tonia as mayor for six years, announced he will not seek another term. The decision ends his six year incumbency and leaves the city without a current mayoral candidate.
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Gastonia
Emery B. Denny
Three Doomed Men Reprieved by Governor Hoey
Governor Hoey granted reprieves to three men slated for execution for murder. Reed Coffey from Avery has a new death date of June 18, Fred Gray of Onslow postpones to June 4, and A. W. Watson of Martin County receives a stay until June 11 as higher court review is sought.
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Raleigh
Hoey
Reed Coffey
Avery
Fred Gray
Onslow
A. W. Watson
Thomas Holliday
Martin County
Beware The Cough From a Common Cold Ad
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as effective for coughs bronchial irritation and chest colds. It claims natural soothing action from Beechwood Creosote with an emulsified formula and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after first bottle.
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