Hatch Jubilant Over Senate Approval of Anti Politics Bill
Senator Hatch credits the Senate approval of his anti politics bill as cheaper than current party funding. He notes Roosevelt supported similar ideas in 1907 and says some states have considered the plan. The bill moves to the House amid Democratic split and Republican support.
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Hatch
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Senate
Fimannan HA Meiaalaamnaiaene
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
HOUSE
Barkley
United
Celler
D-Ny
Weaver
D N. C
Judiciary Committee
Bankhead
Rayburn
Martin
Rules Committee
Raleigh Briefs: Hancock brightens campaign note and hog market
Frank Hancock seated in the Department of Agriculture building reports he weighs five pounds six and a half more than after his 1938 Senate race setback. Report notes gubernatorial headquarters optimism from Lee Gravely and campaign staff changes. Fayetteville hog market ends current season with plan to reopen next fall. Rocky Mount and Kinston markets continue.
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Raleigh
Frank Hancock
Imperial Fifth
Department of Agriculture
Hancock
Bob Reynolds
Lee
Broughton
Maxwell
Horton
Fayetteville
C. D. Rice
Mart
Rice
Rocky Mount
Kinston
Birds Song Boxes and the Syrinx Complex Instrument
The birds organ like syrinx uses vibrating membranes controlled by breath. As air exits, membranes vibrate producing notes, tightened or loosened to reach desired pitch in a simple principle despite complexity.
Syrup of Black Draught Promoted For Children
A vintage ad touts Syrup of Black Draught as a gentle laxative for children. It claims quick relief from bilious, headachy, listless moods and stresses its pleasant taste and simple directions. Two sizes are offered, 0c and 25c. Next time use Syrup of Black-Draught.
Pan American Eyes World Flight Leap With Stratoliner
Pan American Airways plans a sweeping expansion launching stratoliners flying at 25,000 feet cutting world distances. The Flying Clouds will link San Francisco to Buenos Aires in 48 hours, Miami to Rio in half travel time, and Europe in about 12 hours in a bid to place the U S ahead of European rivals.
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Pan American Airways
United States
Buenos Aires
Argentina
San Francisco
Honolulu
Europe
Pan American
New Zealand
Australia
Alaska
U. S
Juan _ Trippe
America
Trippe
Atlantic
South America
Miami
Rio de Janeiro
Hawaii
Canton Island
French Caledonia
North Carolina Agricultural Statistics Bulletin Free to All
The North Carolina Farm Forecasters' Agricultural Statistics for 1936 37 38 39 is available from the Department of Agriculture free to anyone requesting copies. Dudley Bagley asks readers to share any earlier rural electric line construction data, noting New Bern built four miles toward the Country Club in June 1921 and seeking pre 1921 examples.
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North Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Kerr Scott
Dudley Bagley
State Rural Electrification Authority
New Bern
Country Club
Bagley
Plead Guilty To Counterfeiting In Durham Federal Court
In Durham March 19 two of five defendants in a counterfeiting conspiracy pleaded guilty in Federal court. William King and Andrew Williams, both Durham Negroes, admitted guilt. Theodore Hester of Roxboro pleaded nolo contendere to possessing counterfeit bills after claiming he burned them. Olive of Durham and Ferrera of New York remained innocent. Hester testified he bought counterfeit $20 bills from Ferrera and that Ferrera sold $100 in bogus bills for $40.
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Durham
William King
Andrew Williams
Joey Ferrera
New York
Charlie Olive
Theodore Hester
Roxboro
Hester
Ferrera
Olive
Radium Measures Ages of Meteorite Visitors and Earth
Scientists probe ages of meteorite visitors using radium decay that emits helium and energy. The same method is applied to determine Earth's age, revealing ancient origins.
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Earth
North Carolina Leads Nation in Rural Electrification Gains
North Carolina reports the largest percentage growth in rural electrification since 1935. By mid 1939 farms with central station service rose from 9,672 to 59,580, increasing electrified farms from 3.2 to 18.6 percent. Officials forecast power reaching about 100,000 rural customers by year end.
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Enterprise Bureau
Raleigh
North Carolina
United States
Federal Rural Electrification Administration
Dudley Bagley
State Rural Electrification Authority
California
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Wisconsin
Indiana
Illinois
Joint Shriners Meet Charlotte and New Bern Temples
A joint meeting of Oasis Temple Shriners of Charlotte and Sudan Temple Shriners of New Bern is planned in Raleigh soon to discuss temple affairs and activities.
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Sheriners
Charlotte
Shriners of Oasis
Sudan Temple
New Bern
Raleigh
Tennessee Valley Paper Mills Plans Savannah Plant
Tennessee Valley Paper Mills, Inc announces a $4,200 plant in Savannah Tennessee awaiting SEC approval to issue stock and start construction. S. W. Duggan of Knoxville says the firm will produce newsprint from Tennessee slash pine with former Governor Gordon Browning as president and George L. Berry as chairman.
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Knoxvill& Tenn
Thenessee Valley Paper Mills, Inc
Securities and Exchange Commission
Savannah
Tenn
Tennessee
S. W. Duggan
Knoxville
Gordon Browning
George L. Berry
International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants’ Union
Charles H. Herty Cess
Duggan
H County
Ern
Seven Democratic candidates invited to April 5 rally
The Young Democratic Club will host an April 5 rally inviting seven Democratic candidates to speak. The event aims to energize support and showcase local party leaders.
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Fuquay Springs
Democratic
Cubarness Emination
Young Democratic Club
Lone Ranger and Silver Bond Forever on the Prairie
In a dramatic showdown on the prairie the Lone Ranger fights off four outlaws while wounded, then Silver charges to rescue his master. The pair affirm a lifelong partnership as the mission ends with man and horse united in loyalty.
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Silver
Nellie
Pegasus
Lone Ranger
Man
Hi-Yo
Merita Captured the South Bread Ad Prompt
The ad touts Merita bread as the fastest selling in the region highlighting fragrant freshness rich flavor and smooth texture. It claims families enjoy Merita and calls it the flavor parade inviting readers to buy today. The slogan mentions the Lone Ranger as a favorite.
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Merita
South
Lone Ranger
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