Hindenburgs Idea of Farm Relief
An outline of German President Von Hindenburgs plan for farm relief. He urges that industry annually contribute to agricultural support to create equilibrium between industry and agriculture. The proposal aims to rehabilitate farming, bolster domestic markets, and improve the trade balance, a concept echoed by U.S. farm relief advocates seeking stronger farmer buying power.
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Germany
von Hindenburg
von Slindenburg
High Point Drivers License Tax Questioned as Revenue Tool
A city judge upholds High Point's automobile licensing law but questions its purpose. The ordinance charges $1 for registration and another for a license without testing competence, prompting calls for honest service or abolition of the tax. The piece cites a New Jersey applicant’s failure over one-way streets and warns of inequities from advanced collections.
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High Point
Police
North Carolina
New Jersey
Tiescer
Colleccon
The Digest Straw Vote and Public Mood on Prohibition
The Digest's straw poll of twenty million ballots shows strong evidence of the public mood on prohibition. Early returns tilt toward dry voters with potential reversal as late votes come in, and the sample represents about one sixth of the U S population.
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United States
Voters in 1928 Poll Reflect Public Mind State
The passage notes that more than half of 36 million votes cast in the 1928 presidential election reflects the public mood amid a flood of votes. The survey results are seen as indicative of general sentiment rather than binding.
Contempt of Court Test in Fayetteville Judge’s Action
A juror openly criticized prohibition enforcement to Judge I M Meekins in Fayetteville. The judge ordered the juror jailed for 30 days, suspended then revoked, prompting questions about judicial discretion and the balance between authority and accountability.
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United States Senate
I. M. Meekins
Fayetteville
Meekins
A Discovery at Home by Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton argues the Byrd expedition reveals a deeper truth about life. The daily routine, not grand feats, offers marvels and depth when we open our eyes to it.
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Bruce Catton
Compulsory Alien Registration Debated in Congress
The piece notes two pending bills in Congress proposing annual alien registrations with photo ID and arrest records. It warns such a law could be easily abused, especially amid unemployment and communist demonstrations, enabling city or state officials to target political groups.
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United States
Congress
House
Edison quote framed hitchhiker fate in travel note
A brief quip links Thomas A. Edison to a hitchhiker tale, suggesting luck favors drivers rather than pedestrians. The line plays on hustle and waiting as a travel maxim in a concise, period tone.
New York Preachers Tie Collections to Church Advertising
New York ministers claim church collections rose due to increased advertising. They say praying to advertise appears to boost offerings and congregational support.
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New York
No distinct event in Baldwin quote appears here
A fragment quotes Stanley Baldwin on usefulness and commentary on Congress. No clear event or context is provided to form a complete news item.
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Stanley Baldwin
Congress
Engineers arrive in Russia to supervise multistage project
American engineers arrived in Russia to oversee construction costing 190 million dollars. The delegation aims to lay a foundation for improved relations between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Russia
Gardening In High Point Lawn Care Tips For Beginners
This article advises planting a lawn in spring for better root development, recommends Kentucky Blue Grass for shady areas and Bermuda for sunlit spots, and covers soil prep lime fertilizer use, seed mixing, sowing depth, rolling, watering frequency, mowing schedule, and weed control to achieve a durable, attractive lawn. It notes lawns enhance city appearance and require commitment.
Traffic accidents push North Carolina insurance rates up
The Carolina Motor Club reports rising highway crashes in North Carolina have driven automobile insurance costs higher, with a statewide rate increase of 2 to 5 per year and higher premiums for light to heavy cars, plus a boost in required protection from 1,000 to 5,000.
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Greensboro
Mar
North Carolina
Carolina Motor Club
Luxury Liner London Atlantis to Offer Elite Pleasure Cruises
The Royal Mail liner London Atlantis, a 16 000 ton vessel, will be the world’s largest pleasure cruise steamer. It enters service this month with cabins offering hot and cold water, a large covered gymnasium, sun deck, open-air swimming bath, and a special hairdressing room for women passengers.
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London
Atlantis
Royal Mail
Emil Novak’s Last Charge Against Wife Ends in Award
Emil Novak testified that his 23rd charge was his final case as his wife Fuliganna had pressed non support over four years. The court awarded $16 a week for the support of their eight children, addressing family expenses.
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Emil
Pittsburgh
Emil Novak
Fuliganna
Eaight
Extension of three Davidson County power lines underway
Work progresses on extending three Lexington light and power lines to rural Davidson County creating about thirty miles of new distribution. Pilgrim Wallburg Reedy Creek Arcadia and Tyre Churchland Linwood lines expand service to Enterprise Southmont Healing Springs and surrounding areas. Governor Gardner attends opening NC Education Association session in Raleigh as 1900 teachers gather. he will depart for Annapolis for council of governors meeting in Salt Lake City.
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Lexington
Mar
City of
Davidson County
Pilgrim
Wallburg
Reedy Creek
Arcadia
Cotton Grove
Oathmont
Tyre-Churchland
Country
Linwood
Enterprise
Pilgrim-Wallburg
Southmont
Gardner
Association
Annapolis
Council of Governors
Salt Lake City
Utah
Direct Air Route Links Rome and Tripoli in April
Tripoli will be connected to Rome by an air route in early April with refueling stops at Syracuse and Naples. The planned voyage, including halts, should take under 12 hours, according to technicians. Hydroplanes have operated between Tripoli and Syracuse since the fair opened on Feb 23, with twice weekly departures.
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Tripoli
Libya
Rome
Syracuse
Naples
New Flying Icebox Tests Dry Ice in Airship
Chicago reports experiments on a new refrigerator plane with compartments lined by dry ice to ship perishables. Solid carbon dioxide is increasingly used for seafood fruits flowers and other items.
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Chicago
American Air Transport Association
Fruit Exports Reach Over Five Million Boxes in 1929
San Francisco reports citrus exports to 60 plus countries in 1929 totaling over 5,000,000 boxes. The United Kingdom and Canada remain top customers with increasing demand from China New Zealand and the Philippines.
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San Francisco
United Kingdom
Canada
China
New Zealand
Philippines
Farm Income Maintained in South Dakota for 1930
South Dakota's 1930 farm income is expected to be about the same as 1929, according to the state college of agriculture estimates.
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Rapid City
S. D
South Dakota
State College of Agriculture
Job Retention Likely If Heir to 1.6 Million Says Scientist
Dr Harry D Kitson of Columbia University psychology finds wealth from inheritance would tempt few to stay in current posts. The study suggests large bequests alter career choices and loyalty to jobs.
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Harrry D. Kitson
Columbia University Psychologiat
Rollins To Lead Elon Basketeers
Elon College selects Roy E. Rollins of Kannapolis as captain for the 1930-31 basketball season. The junior forward succeeds George Kelly as team leader after being chosen for the role.
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Elon College
Roy E. Rollins
Kannapolis
George Kelly
Fishermen land sizeable catches in Dan River area
H N. Binford and J. O. Ragsdale reported good luck in Dan river and nearby ponds. Binford caught a five and a half pound carp while Ragsdale hooked a four and a half pound bass. The area yielded several nice fish recently.
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Madison
Mar
H N. Binford
J. O. Ragsdale
Dan River
Here
Binford
Ragsdale
High Point Adds Donation to Salvation Army in 1929 Budget
The High Point North Carolina city council amends a 1929 appropriation for the fiscal year ending May 31 1930. It adds a general government special appropriation 107 donations to the Salvation Army covering water and light costs at 25 dollars per month or 300 dollars per year to be paid from the general fund beyond original budget estimates. The ordinance takes effect upon adoption.
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High Point
North Carolina
General Government
Salvation Army
M. Knox
Beenville Child Deeded for Protection and Tuition
G Deloris Marie Grant aged three months was deeded by her mother to Mrs. Janie Pitts for protection and tuition until maturity. E. Britt aged 71 died from a shotgun wound described as a personal safety related incident. Ill health is cited as a possible cause. Moses
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E. Britt
N. C
Moses
Bank of St Pauls to reopen with no losses to deposits
The Bank of St Pauls in North Carolina, closed after a minor run, will resume operations with all depositors secured.
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T. Pauls
N. C
Bank of St. Pauls
York and Albemarle to clash in checkers tilt Thursday
LBEMARLE North Carolina hosts a checkers showdown with York South Carolina and Albemarle. Each town fields eight to ten players for the contest.
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Lbemarle
N. C
York
S. C
Albemarle
Concord pastor takes Lutheran church post
Concord based St James Lutheran Church announces the appointment of Dr. P. E. Monroe, previously pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran in Hickory, to lead the Concord congregation. Monroe's acceptance marks a leadership change for St James as the church seeks continuity and growth.
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Concord
N. C
P. EK. Monroe
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Hickory
St. James Lutheran Church
Duke Power Head to Attend Charlotte Rotary Dinner
G. G. Allen of New York, president of Duke Power Co., will be the honor guest at a joint Charlotte Rotary Club and chamber of commerce dinner next Tuesday in Charlotte.
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Charlotte, N. C
G. G. Allen
New York
Duke Power Company
Charlotte Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Beck to Speak at Winthrop College March 31
Cameron Beck personnel director of the New York Stock Exchange will address Winthrop College on March 31. He will discuss career opportunities in finance and the exchange's operations.
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Ock Hill
S. C
Cameron Beck
The
New York Stock Exchange
Winthrop College
Blanton Couple Seekson John A Missing Since August
Mr and Mrs H E Blanton of Nichols report their son John A age 25 has been missing since last August and they have started a search for him with local authorities and community help.
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Niana
Ss. C
H. E. Blanton
Nichols
John A
Airplane speed could double, says Louis Bleriot
Louis Bleriot, celebrated as the first to fly the English Channel, believes aviation speed can be doubled within the next two decades, foreseeing major advances in aircraft performance and propulsion.
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Louis Bleriot
English Channel
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