06 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1937
Page
1
This second in a six part series explains when gambling losses are deductible only if offset by gains and outlines rules for bad debt deductions. It emphasizes proof of debt worthlessness, avoidance of paper losses, and documenting circumstances to support deductions.
A bill introduced in the House seeks safety regulations for school bus transportation. It would require all bus drivers to be tested and certified by the state highway authority and bans certain driver qualifications. The measure imposes bus construction rules including glass requirements for new state buses.
In Raleigh on March 6 Libby Ward’s bid to shift Social Security burden to the state failed 65 to 42. The debate featured Craven representative Willie Lee Lumpkin and Durham’s Victor S. Bryant among others as lawmakers faced tax questions and support for aged and indigent care.
Lexington Va March 6 A close water conflict looms for the finals of the seventh annual Southern Conference swimming meet at Virginia Military Institute with four squads in contention. Duke, runners up last year, and defending champions Washington and Lee lead after qualifying ten and eight men in preliminaries. North Carolina State also qualified several swimmers, while NC State’s Wolfpack tally was five men.
The bill requires speed limited buses and safety glass with governors already in use by schools. Passage prospects in the House look bright as the measure passes the Senate without debate or dissent. In sports, the mermen win the 440-yard relay, NC State sets a Durham record, Payne and McKibben shine and will compete in three finals.
A 1937 NEA Service meditation urges mothers to train children in gratitude and obligation. It cautions against overbearing expectations, cites the rewards of balanced home life, and notes that appreciation grows with years as children mature and remember parental sacrifices.
Lawrence Spearman of Chester South Carolina is named utility coach on Gene McEver's Davidson college staff. He joins to fill a vacancy after Williams left for N C State. Spearman's high school teams won five state championships in nine years and he will assist with spring football and track training.
Small parachutes placed in a sunken trap on the fuselage are used to pull some of the smaller planes out of a spin.
Former Senator Harris, a Wilmington confidant, asserts the legislature will approve the gasoline pipeline project while advocating eminent domain. Georgia moves toward a 2500 dollar homestead exemption, with debates on tax relief and local burdens. Bob Reynolds promotes Light Smoke as dynamics of Raleigh visits, and NC lawmakers face social security funding battles with Huey-backed plans. Gardiner emerges as the governor Hoey’s chief messenger amid administration victories.
Press crew in Durham reports North Carolina Press Association will hold its annual convention from June 19 to 24 aboard a Bermuda cruise. President Co C Council announced the plan.
John P. Fletcher 64, longtime Hendersonville superior court clerk and former county commissioner, died after an illness of several months. He had served the county in multiple public roles. The notice lists his age and position as key facts.
Hobart Bryant of High Point returned from Charlotte where he attended the Association of Electrical Contractors of North Carolina meeting. Frank E. Harris of Durham was elected president with M. B. Hanes Asheville first vice president and Raymond Starr Greensboro second vice president. J. G. Hammond Rocky Mount third vice president J. C. Hobbs Wilmington fourth vice president C. S. Goger Charlotte executive secretary O A. Houston Durham assistant secretary and R. H. Bouligny Charlotte treasurer. Bryant contributed several financing suggestions.
Raleigh March 6 J L Horne Jr of Rocky Mount resigns from the State Rural Electrification Authority after AG ruling bans serving on two non-charitable state agency boards He also serves on the State Board of Conservation and Development and steps down from one post to comply with the ruling.
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