Possible Diversion Of Road Funds Faces Legislature
The article notes possible diversions of gas line and motor tax revenues from highway building and maintenance, causing legislative concern. Highway Chairman F E B Jeffress opposes diversions but may fail as needs shift, with about 21 million yearly highway income including 8 million for interest and bonds, 6 million for county road maintenance, 4 million for former state system upkeep, and around 3 million for new construction plus significant federal funds.
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Yeas
Highway Commission
F E. B. Jeffress
When the Judge Loses Right to Intervene
The state highway commission challenges a city court judge’s authority to alter a committed prisoner’s sentence. The piece notes the Superior court can change a sentence during the trial term but not after, while post adjournment only the governor may intervene. The city court maintains a ten day period for sentence changes.
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State Highway Commission
Commission
Cooperation urged to curb city pests this summer
The city sanitary department seeks public help to reduce mosquitoes and house flies. A letter from Mr Hussey explains breeding places can be sterilized with simple methods. Public cooperation in keeping streets and backyards clean is essential to cut pest danger.
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City Sanitary Department
Hussey
New Common Carrier Faces Interstate Truck Controversy
A rise in motor trucks as a new major carrier prompts calls for interstate cooperation and reciprocity among southern states. The piece argues for cross state tax alignment and legal harmony to protect long distance haulers while noting constitutional limits on inter state traffic restrictions. It cites recent arrests and federal relief funds as context.
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Motor Transportation
Charlotte
Commonwealth
Tennesee
United States
Congress
Prophets of Doom in a Cold Economic Ice Jam
The piece rails against doom sayers in science and geology forecasting an ice age and solar burnout. It mocks long term despair while urging focus on resolving the current economic crisis rather than distant catastrophes. The author cautions against dwelling on far futures and promotes practical actions today.
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New York
Great Lakes
North Carolina
Florida
Labrador
Mosquito and Fly Breeding Linked to Premises
The article argues that conditions on premises largely determine breeding grounds for mosquitoes and flies, highlighting the role of household and property management in controlling pests.
Call for More Women in North Carolina Legislature
The News and Observer argues that NC should elect more women to the General Assembly citing the prior female members’ strong records. It notes Wake county candidates are all men and urges counties with three representatives to nominate a woman, highlighting Guilford county as lacking female candidates.
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The
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General Assembly
Guilford County
Guilford County Extends Tax Listing Period
Guilford County extends the listing period by three days after the original deadline passed. Crowds gathered around listers in the final days as work remained unfinished. The effort aims to reveal previously hidden values and directly add several millions through the survey, with county residents prompted to recall tax records.
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Guilford County
Guilford
A Stupendous Payroll Says 8.4 Million Benefit From Government
Senator Metcalf of Rhode Island notes that about 8,431,000 persons receive regular money from national and local governments. The figure includes 4.5 million government salaried workers and pensioners, with many others on public projects. He warns of overmanned branches and rising costs, urging plain speaking from taxpayers.
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Metcalf
Rhode Island
United States
Tyros
City War on Mosquito Nuisance Seeks Public Help
In a letter from Claud Hussey the Enterprise urges residents to combat mosquito breeding this season. It explains how Culex and Anopheles breed in rain water, polluted pools, and stagnant ditches and recommends removing water containers and using kerosene oil to kill larvae. It warns of rapid larval development and asks the public to keep valleys and downspouts clear to prevent standing water.
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City Health Department
Claud Hussey
The Temperance Case Opens Debate On Prohibition
A reader implores balanced coverage on prohibition asking for a stronger temperance voice. He urges citizens to study pro and anti positions, cites 18th amendment threats, and proposes organized arguments and home rule plans, with resources from temperance groups.
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Westerville
Ohio
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The Modern Hero in Dreiser Style Redier's Rise and Fall
A critical read of Radier, the glamorous bohemian turned financier in Bromfield's novel. The unrestrained lover and social climber ascends with Leah and Homer Flint, marries Mazel, and defies fate until a private wreck and public collapse end his career. Pierre’s death seals his ruin as a sensuous but hollow ascent ends in tragedy.
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Detective thriller by Louis Joseph Vance reviewed
The novel Detective blends thrill and character in a gangland backdrop. Stacy Donlin, ex war veteran turned secret service operative, faces a corrupt prosecutor and underworld schemes as Nelly’s husband stands accused. Vance delivers authentic underworld scenes, a strong plot, and brisk, direct prose.
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Review of The Dark Land and The Book of Roses
A critic surveys Kathleen Tankersley Young's The Dark Land noting modernist, sparse imagery and new expressions alongside punctuation lapses. The piece also praises G Griffen Lewis The Book of Roses as a practical, richly illustrated rose cultivation handbook for local gardeners.
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Tenor Gigli Leaves Metropolitan Opera Over Salary Dispute
The rich tenor Gigli announces he will quit the Metropolitan Opera rather than accept a salary concession. He cites dignity and artistic integrity as reasons, while the company says he resigned after agreeing to a smaller cut than other stars.
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President Hoover Snares His Quota of Mountain Trout
President Hoover fished alone near his Rapidan camp in Virginia and caught 20 mountain trout, the state limit. The party included Attorney General Mitchell, Secretary Wilbur, Justice Stone, Mrs. Hoover, and others, gathering by the fireplace at Town Hall and noting a quiet but busy mountain trip.
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Semi Final Schedule of Class B Baseball Set
Salisbury reports that Statesville meets Mount Airy on May 3 and Shelby plays Cherryville on May 4 in the western conference Class B baseball semi finals. Fuels may be at Cherryville May 6 or Mount Airy May 7 depending on winners. the state championship game between east and west will be at Chapel Hill May 13.
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Shelby
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Lenoir Rhyne Edges Appalachian 4 1 in N C
Messmer held Appalachian to six hits as Lenoir Rhyne defeated Appalachian 4 to 1 in Hickory North Carolina Buff homered for Lenoir Rhyne. Appalachian 100 000 001 1 Lenoir Rhyne 010 021 05x 4 Smith Weaver Workmen Mesimer Hughes
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Hickory
N. C
Messmer
Appalachian
Lenoir Rhyne
Buff
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Mesimer
Hughes
Carnera Defeats Griselle in Paris Bout
Italian heavyweight Prime Carnera outpointed Maurice Griselle of France over ten rounds in Paris. Griselle was outpunched from the start.
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Carnera
Paris
Eagily
Maurice Griselle
France
Griselle
Weather Outlook for South Atlantic States
Forecast shows showers early in the week with mostly fair conditions later. Temperatures near or slightly below normal at the start, then warmer through the middle and end of the week.
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South Atlantic
Bush elected president of American Cotton Shippers
ET F Bush of Waco Texas was chosen as president of the American Cotton Shippers Association at the annual convention in Memphis Tennessee. The group announced that the next convention will be held in New Orleans.
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New Cotton Head
Memphis
Tenn
Et. F. Bush
Waco
Texas
American Cotton Shippers’ Association
New Orleans
North Carolina Virginia Textile Division to Meet in Greensboro
Walter Taylor, executive secretary of the Southern Textile Association, announced the North Carolina Virginia division will meet in Greensboro Friday to discuss textile problems.
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Walter ©. Taylor
The
Southern Textile Association
North Carolina-Virginia Division
Greensboro
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