Assembly backs administration amid budget case and school tax fight
Raleigh March 11 The general assembly ended after 64 days with strong backing for the administration and the advisory budget commission and governor. The back country revolt, led by A D McLean and J H Folger, pushed for larger school funding and helped secure the Woltz bill with a 3.25 million equalization fund and a new property revaluation board. County government reform bills are also viewed as major achievements.
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Approval heard over appointment of emergency judges
The Enterprise Bureau from Raleigh reports that approval is being heard on the appointment of N. A. Townsend of Harnett and Clayton Moore of Martin as permanent emergency judges for the eastern district. Governor McLean named two of the state's ablest men, with two more to be named for the western district. The act in effect May 1 requires four judges, two per division, to be appointed by the governor.
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Western division appointments spark political speculation
Speculation swirls over who will fill western division judicial posts as applicants from the eastern section are prominent. Tom C. Bowie and John G. Harwood are among likely choices, with other names including J. D. Mallonee J. B. Smathers R. H. Wright and James A. Bell. Moore and Townsend emerged as notable young contenders with long legislative records and strong party support.
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Bible League
Anti-Evolution Fame
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Carolina Firms Are Incorporated In North Carolina
Raleigh March 11 The following certificates of incorporation have been issued by W N Everett secretary of state Agrarian Investment company Raleigh To deal in real estate Authorized capital 100000 with 750 subscribed by W W Lewis R B Etheridge and Miss Emma Young all of Raleigh Wagner s Incorporated Mount Airy To operate a department store Authorized capital 20000 with 400 subscribed by J A Wagener Jennie Wagner J H McAden and S Y McAden all of Mt Airy Aden Baker Coal company of Greensboro To conduct fuel and ice business Authorized capital 25000 with 1500 subscribed by R M Baker Jr S J Aien of Greensboro and R M Baker Jr Richmond Va B and W Cabinet Works Inc Concord Authorized capital 50000 with 1200 subscribed by Joe A Watter Susan Walter E P Blackwelder and Mary Jane Blackwelder all of Concord
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Emma Young
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Mt. Airy
Aden-Baker. Coal Company
Greensboro
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Richmond
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Fort Niagara Castle to Become a Museum With Flags of Three Nations
A two century old stone guard at Fort Niagara will display flags of France Great Britain and the United States as part of a restoration funded by Congress with 5000 dollars and more sought to finish by fall. The Castle built in 1727 changed hands through French British and American control ending with British capture in 1813. Fort George in Canada lies across the river.
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Five New Farm Clubs Organized in Catawba County
Five new boys and girls agricultural clubs have formed in Catawba County totaling 234 members. Mt View leads with 59 members, White Church reports 22 as the smallest club, County Agent J W Hendricks notes.
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Southern Railway moves signal dept to Charlotte
Headquarters of the Southern Railway signal and electrical department will relocate from Greensboro to Charlotte around May 1, officials indicated today.
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Steno grapher leaves after scandalous moment
A terse note reports the steno grapher’s departure following a private incident where she allegedly witnessed a kiss between colleagues, prompting a sudden exit from duties.
Diapepsin Strengthens Weak Stomachs Say Advertisers
An old ad promises quick relief for weak stomachs with Pape’s Diapep sin. It claims the enzyme remedy lets diners enjoy rich foods without sour risings or indigestion, boosting comfort and strength after meals.
Fire at Barnhart Mercantile peanut plant in Petersburg
An overheated peanut sheller at Barnhart Mercantile in Petersburg started a blaze shortly before noon. Firemen fought to control the flames, which threatened the large peanut factory and risked spreading to a nearby gas plant. all city apparatus were engaged.
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Women Alter The Barberism Mode In Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on March 10 the AP reports women forced barber shops to adopt fashion driven cuts. The journeymen barbers union plans to educate male patrons to a haircut style suited to head and facial contour with a possible board of fashion arbiters to create new styles.
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Indianapolis
Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Jacob Fisher
Steel Orders Drop at U.S. Steel in Feb Trade
United States Steel Corporation reported unfilled orders at February 28 totaled 3,597,119 tons, down 203,058 tons from January. The report was released today in New York by AP.
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United States Steel Corporation
Gloom Over Scottish Whiskey Trade Amid Decline
Edinburgh March 11 AP Gloom grips the whiskey trade as domestic consumption falls and Scottish output this season will be the lowest in years. Whiskey prices are expected to drop about a penny a drink. British spirits consumption plunged from 29 million to 11.25 million gallons in 1926 while wine consumption rose from 9.98 million to 16.83 million gallons since 1916.
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