Candidates debate reassessment as tax relief flawed in North Carolina
The editorial argues reassessment will not fix property taxes and warns voters against treating it as a cure. It urges a clear, practical plan for state taxation and criticizes big business influence on both major parties. It notes potential contenders for Mr. Graham’s office backing away from bids and uncertainty over who will run.
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North Carolina
Statesman
Russia
United States
America
Graham
Fred Latham
Belhaven
Laurie McEachern
Raeford
House of Representatives
Reynolds Campaign Newspaper The Southern Independent
A campaign paper for Robert R. Reynolds of Asheville titled The Southern Independent promotes his Senate bid. It portrays Reynolds as champion against big money interests including tobacco and power companies and shows Morrison depicted in a tidal wave cartoon.
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Robert R. Reynolds
Asheville
United States Senate
Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Commonwealth
Morrison
Southern Independent
Passing of Henry M. Daniel Esteemed The Enterprise Colleague
The Enterprise reports the death of Henry M. Daniel known as Friday in the shop. He served as a Linotype operator in the composing room for years and was renowned for precision and dependability. His passing ends a quiet, studious life as a valued member of the newspaper family.
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Henry M. Daniel
Daniel
North Carolina’s Agriculture Chief Survives Political Storm
In 1931 NC Commissioner of Agriculture W. A. Graham faced a pivotal clash with the short ballot movement as governors sought to curb his department. The attack aimed at appointing the agriculture head to the governor, triggering confusion among reformers and halting further short-ballot push in the General Assembly.
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North Carolina
W. A. Graham
Corporation Commission
General Assembly
Briand remembered for striving for peace amid war
The piece honors Aristide Briand for unselfishly healing postwar wounds and pursuing Franco German understanding, noting Stresemann’s risk to peace and Briand’s willingness to meet him half way. It shifts to spring fever as spring training camps begin, signaling renewal and the return of basebal.
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Aristide Briand
Europe
America
Briand
France
Germany
Stresemann
Lindy’s Hold On The People By Bruce Catton
A Catton column argues Lindbergh’s public stature endures after the kidnapping, portraying him as an unofficial first citizen and his wife as an unofficial first lady. The piece blends portrait sketches with edgy vignettes of contemporary life and public awe for the aviator.
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Lindbergh
Paris
Piedmont University Plan Promoted by Area Boosters
Editor The Enterprise outlines a plan to unite five Piedmont colleges Elon Guilford High Point Catawba and Lenoir Rhyne into a single Piedmont University while preserving each college’s name identity endowment board and faculty. The idea seeks denominational harmony and shared resources, promising expanded endowment and Christian education without merging campuses or diluting individual college control.
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Enterprise
Piedmont University
Piedmont
North Carolina
Charlotte
Greensboro News
Germultaneous
Elon College
Guilford College
High Point College
Catawba College
Lenoir Rhyne College
Elon
Lenoir Rhyne
Southland
Coleges
United States
Congress Spends 840 Dollars Weekly on Printed Speeches
A statistician notes Congress allocates 840 dollars per week for printing speeches that are never delivered, implying even greater waste if those speeches were actually presented to the chamber.
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Congress
Time is Money Says The Old Saying Reversed
The saying time is money is challenged as a buyer opts to purchase on time when funds are short. The note highlights reliance on credit and installment plans to obtain goods despite limited cash.
Bread line for pets in New York sparks debate
Elsie Janis proposed a pet bread line in New York amid concerns over animal welfare and economic hardship. The comment prompts discussions about how social aid should target pets versus people, with no clear policy announced.
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Elsie Janis
New York
California Judge Warns Alimony Sparks Divorce Conflicts
A California judge argues alimony is the start of trouble for divorced women while in practice many divorcees resist the notion. The commentary highlights tensions between alimony norms and personal finances amid ongoing cases.
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California
Woman Conquers Fox After Hour Battle
A reporter notes a dramatic late contest as a woman battles a fox for an hour near the river. The scene highlights her endurance and resolve amid an unexpected wildlife confrontation in the city.
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Fox
Woeks
Chinese retreat at Shanghai pressures Jap demands
The Chinese army pulled a rapid withdrawal at Shanghai forcing the Japanese to push for unchanged demands while the Chinese quickly complied with the old terms.
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Shanghai
Reader Letter Critiques Mr Lewis and Local Labor
A reader replies to Mr Lewis E from The Enterprise accusing him of targeting country workers and questioning who will salt the cattle. The writer claims Mr Lewis avoids work, insults town labor, and notes country folk work daily while town residents seek to cut jobs.
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Lewis
Conrad Talks 10 Greensboro Club
Dr. A B Conrad pastor of the First Baptist Church spoke to the Greensboro Kiwanis club on They Didn't Mean What They Said. He warned against loose talk and gossip harming families and urged members to honor God and respect law. He condemned profanity and argued religion upholds civilization with quotes and humor.
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A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Greensboro
Kiwanis Club
Dr. Conrad
Clul
Essen
David Lloyd-Gee
Conrad
Turks in Hit withdrawal amid British pursuit in Mesopotamia
On March 11 1918 Turkish forces retreated in disorder from Hit as British troops pressed the chase. Outposts extended more than 20 miles beyond the city after an all day pursuit. British moves in Palestine faced Turkish and German resistance while German divisions struck near Ypres. Heavy night fighting left German gains slight. Naples was bombed by German planes killing sixteen.
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Hit
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Ypres
Naples
Imports of cheese by the United States in 19231
Vague OCR fragment notes cheese imports by the United States in 1923 with approximate value and quantities. The readable bits suggest a statistical report but lack clear figures or complete context for a precise summary.
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United States
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