Civil Service Bill could clean up High Point politics
The city applauds a drafted civil service bill to curb political abuses in public services. The measure forbids classified employees from political activity, bars party executives from holding city jobs, and empowers taxpayers to challenge violations, aiming for honest, efficient city service and a nonpartisan civil service commission.
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NRA Oppressiveness and Anonymity Discussed in Relief Complaints
An anonymous complaint system is debated in New York City as a method to report alleged chiseling on city relief. Officials consider whether anonymous reports can aid uncovering misuse despite concerns about accountability.
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NRA urged to form watchdog department on code authority
The article argues NRA should create a unit to expose alleged autocracy by code authority officials. It warns oppressed individuals fear reprisals and repression harms industry. Proposals urge purging high handed administration to prevent racketeering and preserve NRA's basic purpose.
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New York Abolishes Breach of Promise and Seduction Claims
New York guted breach of promise and related suits while keeping seduction laws. The 60 day grace ends after which claims may not be pursued, with breaches of promise treated as felonies if advising settling out of court. Governor Lehman cites coercion and blackmail as motivators behind the reform.
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William F E White Pioneer of Piedmont Furniture Dies
William F E White, founder leader of the White Furniture Company in Piedmont, North Carolina, died Friday at Mebane. Since 1881 he headed the family business and helped pioneer a higher quality product that expanded Southern markets. He represented an old school of industrialists who blended modern methods with foundational principles, leaving a challenging legacy for successors.
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Monument Built From Forests and Work by Oneer Group
A description of a group named Oneer who began with simple tools and forests and erected a lasting monument through hard work. Their effort is celebrated as enduring and well executed, reflecting steady labor and determination.
Even Experts Favor Old Lady Luck In Bridge Battle
Dorothy Sims opens with one club and, after pass by Ely Culbertson and Hal Sims doubts, the Culbertson Sims marathon slides into a freak hand that yields a grand slam for Sims as partner. The quote suggests the policy of unlikely combinational play.
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Dried Up Religion by Tom Alderman Sykes
An Irving reflection argues that many are spiritually dried up with no inflow or outflow of faith. The author cites indifference to charity as evidence and urges daily moral tasks and Christian service to revive the soul. He notes little local support for a nursery school need and calls for $50.00 immediately.
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Letters Urge Safeguarding of American Principles
An open letter from Edgar Johnson of Council No 238 urges Junior Order United American Mechanics to uphold founders' principles. He warns against changes to immigration laws and favors tightening present legislation to control entry of aliens, endorsing traditional policy over liberalization.
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Lessons From Thwarted Ambitions Through History And Opera
A reflective essay recalls figures like Jonah Job Napoleon Washington Lincoln and Douglas characters who rose from rebuffs. It notes personal trials such as sickness money trouble and handicaps and argues self-assessment matters more than others' opinions. It references Lloyd C Douglas Green Light and a Lohengrin excerpt with a concluding poem signature Charlies EB McCandless.
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Spring Jokes and Social Snatches From a 1935 Page
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Wolfe's Of Time and The River Reviewed by Critics
The piece praises Thomas Wolfe's Of Time and The River as expansive and deeply felt, detailing Eugene Gant's Harvard studies, New York teaching years, and European travels with a focus on Wolfe's lush, sprawling narrative style and contrasts with Hemingway. It surveys other modern works and authors, noting C Day Lewis's Collected Poems and Decorative Art 1085 88.
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Stand for patriotic education and strong government
The passage urges preserving the beat interests of all people against communistic influence and safeguarding school education. It calls for firm adherence to principles that maintain American prominence and a strong form of government amid changing attitudes and public relations.
New Deal repeal critique cites crime and debt rise
The Enterprise editor argues repeal of national Prohibition is failing after one year. It cites rising deficits, increased crime and lawlessness, and calls for a revised repeal approach including a revised eighteenth amendment wording to avoid defining intoxicating beverages. Senator Morris Sheppard proposes re enactment with wording tweaks to clarify intoxicating drinks.
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