North Carolina Exam Law Sparks Outsider Applications
District of Columbia licenses push a NC Supreme Court clerk to record 49 out of state exam applicants. A Mecklenburg bill seeks to bar outsiders from NC bar exams to protect the public against incompetents, but critics say it would simply enforce prejudice while failing to raise overall standards.
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North Carolina
District of Columbia
Washington
Supreme Court
Clark
Mecklenburg
Costly Waste from Unused School Seats In North Carolina
The piece discusses the waste from vac ant school seats under compulsory attendance. It cites the Better Schools league and Superintendent T Wingate Andrews praising a treatise on the cost of vacant seats. It argues parents must ensure regular attendance to maximize funds, student progress, and class efficiency, noting teachers bear primary responsibility for attendance tracking.
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North Carolina
Better Schools League
T. Wingate Andrews
High Point Industrial Progress Featured in National Spotlight
The Manufacturers' Record in Baltimore runs a two page illustrated feature on High Point industrial expansion. Frank J. Sizemore of the Chamber of Commerce arranged the story and photos showing the new city dam and recent plants. The nationwide publicity highlights local enterprise at no cost to the city.
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Record of
Baltimore
High Point
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Record
City
Southern Enterprise
National oil land lease policy urged in Hoover era debate
The article discusses a proposal for a permanent conservation policy, noting the present administration will lease no oil land. It reflects oil industry interests, mentions overproduction pressures, and questions whether Hoover’s decision rests on broader conservation aims rather than boosting oil stock values. policy remains unsettled.
Regulation of Oil Production Urged for Federal Oversight
The text argues that delaying drilling on reserve lands delays exploitation of remaining resources. It warns that oil deposits are finite and production should be federally regulated and kept strict. It notes U.S. dependence on foreign rubber and petroleum highlights national vulnerability and urges prudent use of this vital resource.
Parental Duty Emphasized in Education Responsibility
A community statement urges shared effort to fund schooling and stresses that pupil attendance rests with parents, not solely the school. It argues education is a cooperative labor between home and school and warns against shifting responsibility away from parents.
Leadership and the Italia tragedy underscore decisive command
Bruce Catton argues the Italia disaster shows leadership failure, as crew panic and ignored orders toppled the airship. He says trust in a capable commander brings out courage and efficiency, noting Eckener’s Graf Zeppelin contrasts. Legislation like Ohio’s plan to abolish auto speed limits is praised as sensible, with fewer speed traps.
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Bruce Catton
Italia
Arctic
North Pola
Eckener
Atlantic
Byrd Claims Antarctic Land for United States
The report notes Commander Byrd’s claim to a large Antarctic land segment for the United States but says no great excitement has arisen. With multiple nations asserting near the South Pole, it may be years before claims are resolved and value becomes clear as past frontier lands showed unexpected worth.
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Byrd
Antarctic
United States
South Pole
Alaska
Oregon
Washington
Snowstorms Hit Southern Italian Cities Disrupt Trade
Snowstorms lash southern Italian cities disrupting markets and daily life. Local chambers of commerce coordinate with authorities to assess damage, assist merchants, and restore transport links. Dozens of shops report closures as crews clear roads and salt routes.
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Italy
English blood in 87 of 95 Senate members
A Washington writer notes that 87 of the 95 United States senators have English ancestry, suggesting the long pace in recognizing or appreciating humor.
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Washington
United States Senate
Hollywood banana variety skews oil world share claim
United States produced 68 percent of global oil last year, but critics say the figure omits the banana variety propagated by Hollywood press agents.
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United States
Hollywood
Tariff Tree List Mentions Odd Items and Oversight
A reader questions the tariff tree listing several unusual items such as asafetida man na palezoic fossils broken bells natural tesih and Hibles and joes sticks noting possible over sight in the catalogued entries and seeking clarification.
West Virginia Woman Finds Diamond in Lard Can
A WV woman discovers a diamond in a can of lard prompting local curiosity and headlines. Despite the odd find, the incident garners regional interest as authorities assess authenticity and value.
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West Virginia
New York
Big Cutter
High Point High School Drama Club Presents Three One-Act Plays
The High Point high school dramatic clubs stage Aria D Amor The Valiant and The Man in the Bowler Hat directed by Robert K Marshall Friday at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Admission by invitation. Notable returning and new cast members headline a six week rehearsal filled program of musical fantasy tragedy and comedy with elaborate stage touches and costumes.
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High Point High School
p’Amor
Robert K. Marshall
High School
D’amor
Velva Hayden
Columbine
Ziegfeld
Marion Shipman
Woodrow Brooks
Robert Davis
David Parson
Lucas Abels
Marie Payne
Raymond Ritchie
LaVerne Hudson
Richard Samuels
Herman Yokely
Ernest Allman
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Pierrot
David Parsons
Herman Yokeley
Man In
Bowler Hat
Woodrow
Davidson Officers Seize 25 Gallon Copper Still
In Midway township Sheriff Sink and deputies captured a 25 gallon copper distillery along with a copper wash boiler cap and condenser and a copper coil worm. A beer barrel and a partially used beer stand were found near the furnace. no one was at the site and no operation had occurred the day before.
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Lexington
Midway Township
Adjutant O Beirne Honored With Surprise Birthday Dinner
A surprise birthday dinner was held for Adjutant John O Beirne, head of the Salvation Army in East Russell Street. About forty attendees heard speakers praise his service, and gifts commemorating the occasion were given. O Beirne hosts Thursday broadcasts at 7 30 pm on WNBC Greensboro, inviting High Point friends to listen.
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John O’beirne
Salvation Army
East Russell Street
O’beirne
WNBC
Greensboro
High Point
Funeral Held For Mrs M L Johnson
Funeral services for Mrs. M. L. Johnson, who died at her home on Kivett drive late Monday night, were conducted yesterday afternoon at Oak Grove Baptist Church by Rev. J. H. Haynes. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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M. L. Johnson
Kivett Drive
Oak Grove Baptist Church
J. H. Haynes
Kid Hodgin
Carl C. Thodgin
Marvin Wade
E .L. Bean
A. E E. Powell
J. T. Bouldin
Thelma Callahan
Lola Culler
Lillian Ring
Dorothy Davis
T. H. Batter
Oak Grove Cemetary
Food and Drug Officials Set 1930 Southeast Meet in Augusta
The Southeastern states association elected Augusta as the site for next year’s convention beating Miami and Atlanta by 19 votes. Dr. A. L. Haggerty of Augusta was chosen president, with Dr W M Allen of Raleigh vice president and John J. McManus of Savannah reselected secretary. Member states include North and South Carolina Georgia and Florida.
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Savannah
Association of Food and Drug Officials
Augusta
Miami
Atlanta
A. L. Haggerty
W. M. Allen
Raleigh
N. C
John J. McManus
North and
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
The
Association
Wesley Memorial Mission Canvass Planned Next Sunday
Wesley Memorial church will hold a mission canvass next Sunday afternoon to raise funds for the Board of Missions. Senior and junior boards of stewards will meet at 1 30 at the church office, receive lists, and be paired into teams before going out to solicit pledges.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Stewards
Wesley Memorial Church
Board of Missions of
The
South Vot Oetao
High Point YMCA Tops Greensboro Volleyball Team
The High Point YMCA volleyball squad defeated Greensboro YMCA in three sets 6-15 16-14 15-12. Trailing 13-2 in the second game, High Point rallied with a 12-point burst to swing the match. Players Raper York Conant Coleman Farmer and Saunders represented High Point yesterday.
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High Point
Greensboro
High Point Yeatesterday
Raper
York, Conant
Coleman
Farmer
Break in Harmony Between Dems and G O P in State Senate
In Raleigh March 14 a rift appeared as Democrats defeated a Caldwell county bill obstructing a recorder's court. Senator Weaver, Republican leader, denounced Democratic tactics and warned of party splits affecting local legislation. The session also upheld Franklin county representation and defeated a highway commission bill.
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Senate
Weaver
Caldwell
Ator Weaver
Caldwell County
Sattlemeyre
Mark Squires
Recorders Court
Person of Franklin
Franklin County
Lumpkin
Egg-Yolk Roses Hors D oeuvres
A simple party finger dish uses halved hard boiled eggs. Fill the yolk cavity with mayonnaise vinegar onion juice and chopped olives. Pipe a decorative rose on top of the olives for a colorful appetizer.
Eli Whitney Cotton Gin Birth of Modern Industry
An anniversary note recalls Eli Whitney securing the cotton gin patent on March 14, 1794 and its deep impact on U S politics and economy. It highlights reduced labor, rising cotton exports, and the enslaved labor system that grew to meet plantation demand, contributing to sectional tensions preceding the Civil War.
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Eli Whitney
Whitney
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H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
Co. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
Agyy Mer
Associated Press
National
Ohio
R. K. Marshall
Davidson
Adjutant O'Beirne
St. Patrick
Wesley Memorial
Columbia
Columbia Records
Hendrix Music Store
South Main Street
Paul
Whiteman
Paul Whiteman
Dance Records
Fox Trots
Guy Lombardo
Hig Royal Canadians
Weary River
Jan Garber
VOCAL
Ark
Milton
Ted Lewis
Iy Tao Records
VIVA
Bland Piano Company
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