Shadow Of Sales Tax Shrinks Yet Faces Rail Against
Walter Hotel Raleigh March 11. The murky shadow of a sales tax over North Carolina eases as lawmakers question the MacLean law and consider repealing it. Senators Brendan and Umstead warn of political and economic consequences, merchants mobilize, and the House splits between luxury and general sales tax plans amid mounting opposition from tobacco and power interests.
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Walter Hotel
Kervin Raleigh
North Carolina
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Bernard
Asheville
Assembly
House
Raleigh
General Assembly
John W. Umstead
Orange County
MacLean
Tobacco
U. S. Adopts Talkies To Aid Farmers
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture has added sound recording gear to its moving picture service for farmers. For 20 years the agency has produced silent films and distributed them to 6,600 county agents, granges, agricultural colleges and other institutions to teach lessons. The new sound films will enhance delivery of spoken lessons to farmers.
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NEA Service
Washington
Deartment of Agriculture
Ministers Oppose Buncombe County Race Legislation
Winston-Salem ministers led by ten pastors protested proposed bills to legalize pari mutuel betting on horse and dog races in Buncombe County. A telegram to Forsyth representatives urged opposition, stating the measure would be a grave mistake.
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Winston-Salem
Mar
Buncombe
Forsyth County
General Assembly
Winston- Salem
Buncombe County
Kirkland faces life in prison for murder
Virgil Kirkland, 20, of Gary Ind was found guilty of first degree murder in the stabbing death of Arlene Draves 18 during a flaming oath drinking party at her home last November. Porter County jury fixed life imprisonment. Judge Crumpacker to formalize sentence next Monday. Other youths charged in the case remain in custody awaiting trial.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Michigan City
Virgil Kirkland
Gary
Ad Grocer
Grant Crumpacker
Kirkland
Miss Draves
Stanford
Crown Point
Paul Barton
David Thompson
Henry Shirk
Lake County
Robert Estill
Advertising Head Dies Unexpectedly
Edward B. Cone, president of Cone Rothenburg and Noce, Inc., advertising firm, died suddenly after a stroke in New York. Survived by his widow and brother Frederick M. Cone. Funeral services set for Friday in New York.
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New York
Edward 8. Cone
Cone, Rothenburg and Noce, Inc
Frederick M. Cone
Davidson County Pushes Lambeth For Highway Board Seat
Lexington authorities adopted a resolution urging Governor Gardner to appoint John W. Lambeth of Thomasville to the new state highway commission. Lambeth, a banker and manufacturer, has long been a road enthusiast and previously served on Davidson county’s road commission. Support is expected from Davidson and other Seventh District counties.
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Lexington
Gardner
John W. Lambeth
Thomasville
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Board of County Commissioners
Lambeth
Davidson County’ Road Commission
Davidson County
Seaside Budget Surplus Tells City’s 1930 Spending Tale
Seaside Oregon officials report the city lived within its annual budget in 1930, closing accounts with expenditures $3,265 under the amountBudgeted at the year’s start. The finding reflects careful spending in the all year resort city.
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Seaside
Ore
Germany repays over four and a half billion in reparations
Latest governmental figures indicate Germany has paid back to Allied Powers for reparations and operation costs from the 1918 armistice more than 4.83 billion dollars.
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Berlin
Germany
True Fish Story Ottawa Fisheries Trade Value
Ottawa Canada reports its fishing industry as one of the Dominion's most valuable sectors. The 1930 fishing catch exceeded 1,002,022,200 pounds with a landed value to fishermen over $23,621,100.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Mass Appeal For Tax Relief In Raleigh March
Raleigh march seeks tax relief from state leaders as landowners and farmers press for school funding, property valuation reform, and a stronger revenue plan. Organizers Larry I. Moore J. Zer Glenn Charles F. Cates and W. Kerr Scott urge 2000 landowners and homeowners to rally at 3 PM Thursday to press lawmakers.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Tax Relief Association
Farmers Alliance
The
Grange
Larry I. Moore
New Bern
J. Zer Glenn
Tax Relief Organization
Charles F. Cates
Alliance
W. Kerr Scott
State Grange
Glenn
Asheville
General Assembly
MacLean
Moore
Real Sorrow Over Gold Rocksine's Death
In Pathfinder style dialogue townsfolk share grief at the death of the wealthy Gold rocksine, with one man noting the loss is personal though he reveals no direct connection. The exchange reflects local sentiment and mystery around the millionaire's demise.
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Goldrocks
Pathfinder
Joseph P. Cotton Dies After Prominent Public Service Career
Joseph Potter Cotton, a Baltimore-born figure who served as undersecretary of state and held roles in diplomacy, law, and finance, died after two major surgeries in six weeks. His final service included managing state affairs during a London naval conference while Secretary Sumnra attended.
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Baltimore
Joseph Potter Cotton
Suimma
Before and After He Economics as Marriage Topic
A witty exchange about marriage prospects and frugality. She questions marrying a man who is economical while he acknowledges the appeal yet laments the challenge of being engaged to one. The brief dialogue captures light social humor from the Passing Show.
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