Equalization Board Reviews County Valuations for School Fund
Enterprise Bureau reports the North Carolina state board of equalization began examining existing valuations in 94 counties to set base values for distributing a 5 million dollar school fund for next year. The board also probes fines and forfeitures tax collections, finds several counties diverting funds to general accounts, and directs audits and county cooperation to prevent deficits in school budgets. LeRoy Martin reports correspondence with county superintendents and solicitors to ensure law observance.
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LeRoy Martin
Martin
Beauty Swung Jury in Hansen Damages Case
Supreme Court Justice George H. Taylor Jr. set aside a jury verdict awarding Juanita Hansen 167500 in damages after ruling jurors were biased by her looks noting she is comely. The decision followed the hotel scalding claim in New York. The court also addressed county adjustments for the 1930 31 fund distribution. Two new board members were sworn in: J O Carr of Wilmington and P L Woodard of Wilson replacing departed members.
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Juanita Hansen
New York
Supreme Court
George H. Taylor, Jr
White Plains
N. Y
J. O. Carr
Wilmington
O. L. Clark
Bladen
P. L. Woodard
Wilson
Sen
B. B. Williams
Second
Lose Fat in England Gain Physical Charm
An old advertisement claims women can shed 15 pounds in a month and gain energy by using Kruschen Salts. It promises a visible body tightening, clearer skin, and improved mood, urging readers to weigh themselves, buy an 85 cent five week supply, and compare results to costly fat cures.
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England
America
Woman First Exhibitor At Library of Congress
Los Angeles police head toward a new manual authored by Miss Mabel Olin. After 15 years as assistant secretary to police chiefs, she codifies rules to centralize power and assign officers responsibility, reducing lieutenant numbers to press for streamlined, militarized efficiency.
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Library of Congress
Los Angeles
Mabel Olin
Miss Olin
German Chemist Turns Wood Shavings Into Candy
In Bergius laboratory, Friedrich Bergius demonstrates turning sawdust into a sugar base for candy and artificial honey. The process yields about 65 percent sugar from wood, used for pig feed when mixed with potato cake and bean flour, with potential for refinement.
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Vienna
Friedrich Bergius
Beriius
Bergius
Helium Leaks From Metal Airship MC-2 in Detroit
Helium leaks slowly from the all metal air chamber of the MC-2 built in Detroit. The airship does not take in air, so the helium remains pure while the lost gas is replaced by new helium.
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Detroit
Talkie salesmanship to spread from GE experiments
General Electric announces adoption of talkie salesmanship. Portable talkies will not be confined to customers and will be tested as schools for salesmen to improve instruction and demonstrations.
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Schnectady
General Electric Company
Notice of Land Sale Under Mortgage in Guilford County
Public auction of Bettie J. Welborn's High Point Township real estate, mortgage by J. W. Hedgecock dated 1928, recorded in Guilford County. Sale on April 19, 1930, 2:00 PM, on premises. Property includes 1 1/2 acres with four room dwelling. excludes a 60 by 60 foot parcel sold to Mrs. Horney.
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Bettie J. Welborn
J. W. Hedgecock
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Highpoint Township
Esther L. Lambs
Oakdale
Bettie J
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