High Point Debts to be Capped Under Charter Amendment
The legislature considers a charter change limiting city debt to no more than 50 percent of the prior year’s debt unless approved by voters. The policy aims to steadily reduce the public debt below 10 percent of assessed city value. City Manager Knox endorsed the plan, and officials note decades of rapid borrowing funded water, sewer, and street projects, urging ongoing debt reduction.
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High Point
Knox
Raleigh
Net
Local Improvement Assessments Delinquent in High Point
Nearly two million dollars of principal and almost half a million in accrued interest on local improvement assessments are overdue for High Point property owners. The long collection period and early years of the ten year assessment plan led to this unsatisfactory condition as residents had funds to pay in earlier times.
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High Point
Raleigh to rework High Point street bonds burden
City officials argue assessments on property owners are overdue and payments cannot be collected as currently structured. A bill redistributing eight year arrears over ten years would ease the burden, ensuring annual instalments while preserving bond contracts and municipal good faith.
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Raleigh
High Point
Rebuilding North Carolina State Prison Urged After Duplin Fire
An open Raleigh News and Observer letter by George Ross Pou argues for relocating and rebuilding the state's prison in Raleigh after a Duplin County stockade fire killed 11 convicts. Gov. Gardner backs modernization, citing cost savings and safety, noting the human right to live free from tortured death and urging timely action.
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Duplin County
North Carolina
Raleigh News and Observer
George Ross Pou
North Carolina State Prison
Pou
Poll
Gardner
Duplin
Raleigh
Hat styles for spring captivate women and men’s bottle caps
Women discuss spring hat fashion while men consider cap designs for beer bottles. The chatter blends style trends with practical branding ideas as warmer weather approaches.
Hoover Portrait Question Highlights Politician's Image
A remark questions whether Hoover smiling portrait marks the only time he appears comfortable during his administration. The line plays on the president's public image and the era's political mood.
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Hoover
Cruelties of Youth Highlight Benita Bishoff Tragedy
Bruce Catton argues youth cruelty mirrors adult failings after 16 year old Benita Bishoff kills herself under taunts tied to her mother Vivian Gordon tied to a New York vice ring case. He says peers and adults alike amplify tragedy, reflecting society’s judgment on the young.
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Little Benita Bishoff
New Jersey
Benita
Vivian Gordon
New York
Vice
Little Benita Bischoff
Benita Bischoff
Solombino’s 495 Dollar Path From Theft To Imprisonment
A 19 year old White Plains youth took $4.96 from his three year old niece’s bank to buy movie thrills. He received a year in jail, a stark reminder that crime brings punishment, even as the cinema’s romance lingers in memory.
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Nicholas Solombino
White Plains
Nicholas
Perfect fools and nuisances. Weissmuller ties knot in Broadway romance
The statement notes that Johnny Weissmuller, the swimming champion who recently married a Broadway beauty, might view this union as a stroke of good fortune. The remark underscores his fame and bold public persona.
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Johnny Weissmuller
Congress approves act naming Star Spangled Banner national anthem
Congress passes a law declaring the Star Spangled Banner the official national anthem. Citizens are urged to stand during the anthem’s performance.
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Congresos
Foundation allocates 100000 for Pittsburgh history study
A foundation assigns $100,000 to fund a historical study of Pittsburgh. It is unclear if the project will focus on the city’s early, darker periods or broader eras. The plan aims to map archival material and key milestones shaping Pittsburgh’s identity.
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Pittsburgh
Capital Gains and Losses Tax Provisions Explained
The article explains capital gains and losses taxation under the two year ownership rule, stock dividends, and gifts. It compares capital gains limited 12.5 percent tax to regular rates, gives an illustrative example with a $75,000 net income, and discusses capital losses and optional election. It ends with a note on filing reports with the district collector and timing before March.
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General Motors Co
General Motors
U. S
Internal Revenue
Emory Ballard Participates in Boston Choral Arts Production
Emory Ballard of High Point sings with the Choral Arts Society at Boston University in the first Boston showing of The Dream of Mary. The oratorio and mystery play, directed by Prof. H Augustine Smith, featured twelve Christ life scenes with over a hundred performers and 700 attendees from southern New England.
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Emory Ballard
High Point
Boston University
School of Religious Education and Social Service
Boston
Central Congregational Church
H. Augustine Smith
Christ
New England
Editor Letters on State Fund Workmen's Compensation Insurance
JACK TAYLOR argues that Ohio rate comparisons omit benefits and losses, noting North Carolina cannot fund losses from Ohio rates. He cites a High Point furniture factory case with premium 3500 and losses about 18000, asserts no profit in NC rates, and warns state operation would incur higher taxes or spent invested profits to cover underwriting losses.
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Enterprise
Sth
Ohio
North Carolina
Carolina
High Point
Janu
N. C
Jack Taylor
White gold and its alloyed look explained
White gold is ordinary gold alloyed to appear white through additives that alter color. The combination preserves gold’s value while delivering a brighter silvery finish.
Hints for Tuberculosis Victims by Dr Morris Fishbein
Dr Morris Fishbein summarizes key, practical tuberculosis hygiene tips by Dr Charles L Minor, updated for modern conditions. Emphasizes rest before exercise, outdoor air, appetizing nutritious meals, regular meals, digestion, and proper clothing and bathing to maintain healthy skin and body warmth.
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Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hygenia
Health Magazine
Charles L. Minor
Asheville
N. C
Upkeep Cost to Run U S Airways eyed at 10 million
Washington reports the Commerce Secretary Robert P Lamont says maintaining U S airways costs about 200 dollars per year per mile and the department contemplates spending 10 million dollars annually. Current lighted clear routes run about 210 thousand dollars for each 1000 miles.
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Washington
United States
Robert P. Lamont
Diagonal Black Horizont Hints and Word List
A mixed word puzzle fragment lists across diagonal and vertical clues. Entries include terms like Enchantment corrosion eat away jog pace lariat expert to grow plump reimburse obliterate fashion fish and a set of directional terms, objects, and actions such as Northeast lean-to tiny particle renewal to avoid slide and more.
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Waynick
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Terry
Associated Press
Landis and
Kohn
Brunswick
Park Avenue
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Bruce Catton
Lifs
Income Tax Department
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Boston Choral Arts Society
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