Hoffman Appeal Opens At Raleigh
The North Carolina state supreme court heard the appeal of Alfred Hoffman and three others from riot convictions tied to strike disorders at Marion last August. They challenge trial rulings and argue insufficient evidence, asking for new trials while Hogan Fowler and Lewis received six months on the county roads and Hoffman 30 days plus a $1000 fine. The court then reviewed civil appeals from the 17th and 18th districts.
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Raleigh
State Supreme Court
Alfred Hoffman
Marion
Hoffman
Lawrence Hogan
Dell Lewis
Wes Fowler
G. Vernon Cowper
Hogan
Fowler
Lewis
McDowell
Charlie Vickers
Vickers
Youngster Starts Home After Leaving On Account Licking
Elmer Wyatt, 14, of Bluefield West Virginia, began his return trip home after running away last week following a punishment by his mother. Police stopped him yesterday and he said he was already heading back with only 12 cents in his possession. He claimed he had had enough of the open road.
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Burlington
Elmer Wyatt
Bluefield
W. Va
Baltimore Monument to Adam Stands Noted
In Baltimore a monument honoring Adam is mentioned as a local landmark, highlighting its presence in the cityscape and its role as a point of reference for residents and visitors.
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Baltimore
Adam
Criticism of Southern Textiles Defended by A M Dixon
Pinehurst North Carolina May 6 A M Dixon of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association defended southern textile workers against criticism from press pulpit and educators noting progress over 30 years while acknowledging room for improvement He blamed irregular employment on overproduction and urged a standard 55 hour week for day shifts and 50 for night shifts to curb waste and stabilize mills He argued ignorance and bias fuel unfair critique and called for measured reforms rather than sweeping condemnation.
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Pinehurst
N. C
South
A. M. Dixon
Gamerican Cotton Manufacturers
Asso
Association
Dixon
Ionia
Amciation
Brush Fires Ravage Eastern States Amid Drought Struggle
In New York and across the eastern states brush and grass fires burned thousands of acres and destroyed property valued in millions. Foresters blamed an extended dry period 50 to 75 percent below normal for tinder conditions as Nashua faces 1,500 homeless. Firefighters, soldiers, and volunteers battle multiple blazes from New Jersey to Long Island with emergency crews organized in Rhode Island.
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New York
Nashua
N. H
New Jersey
New England
Pennsylvania
Poland
W. Va
Long Island
Lehman
Conservation Department
Rhode Island
Richmond
Hopkington
Music Federation Opens 14th North Carolina Convention in Greensboro
North Carolina Federation of Music clubs arrives in Greensboro for the 14th annual convention. The Enterpe club hosts the opening dinner with Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. S B Ziegler presiding. Mayor Robert R King will welcome visitors with remarks by Mrs. E M Land and Miss Genevieve Moore. Music programs highlight sessions and a women’s glee club contest is set for tomorrow at North Carolina College.
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Greensboro
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs
Enterpe Club
Frank Smith
Asheville
Federation
S. B. Ziegler
Robert R. King
E. M. Land
Statesville
North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs
Genevieve FE. Moore
High Point
North Carolina College
World sugar supply at peak in 1929 30
The 1929 30 world sugar crop is estimated at 29,833,000 short tons of raw sugar, down from last season’s 30,281,000 tons. The bureau of agricultural economies says the world’s visible sugar supply is greater than in any prior year.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Hawks Rally Invasion Near Coachella Valley
Great flocks of hawks gather in the Coachella Valley moving from Mexico to prey on rodents and army worms spreading through the brush. The immigrant hawks are protected by California law.
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Aumont
Calif
Coachella Valley
Old Mexico
California
Taniac Promises Quick Weight Gain and Appetite Boost
An advertisement touts Taniac as a remedy to build weight strengthen nerves and increase appetite with a money back guarantee if results are not seen. The copy emphasizes rapid effects and urges readers to try it.
Lindbergh visits New York air show at Madison Square Garden
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh makes an early morning visit to the New York air show at Madison Square Garden. He arrives by car after breakfast, chats with newsmen, and smiles for photos before the crowd gathers. He looks over transport planes, peers into displays, and turns a propeller thoughtfully.
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Lindy
New York
Col
Chas. A. Lindbergh
Madison Square Garden
Tropics
Dentists Convene in Asheville for NC Dental Society
About 200 dentists from North Carolina and guests attend the 56th annual North Carolina Dental Society convention in Asheville. Dr H H Briggs opens with Genetic Factors in the Morphology of the Jaws, followed by Dr J Standing Norman on Dental Autrites and a morning of lecture demonstrations by Dr R O Schlesser of Northwestern University Dental School.
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Asheville
North Carolina Dental Society
North Carolina
H. H. Briggs
J. Standing Norman
Hickory
R. O. Schlesser
Northwestern University Dental School
Chicago
Half My Measles, Half My Brother
A comic exchange where a boy resents sharing with his half brother Eric. The mother comments on the concept of halves, highlighting the siblings’ dispute over who gets what. The humor rests on a child’s literal take on sharing and ownership.
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John
Eric
Humorist
Stryker announces birth of daughter in Winston-Salem
Mr. and Mrs. Miles Stryker of Winston-Salem announce the birth of a daughter today. The mother, Mrs. Stryker, was formerly Miss Pauline Ausband, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Ausband, of this city.
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Miles Stryker
Winston-Salem
Stryker
Pauline Ausband
George A. Ausband
Tennessee highway department license sale proceeds
The Tennessee highway department will receive 759000 dollars from the sale of motor vehicle licenses this year.
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Tennessee Highway Department
Southwest Hit by a Second Tornado
A second tornado outbreak in four days struck the southwest causing two deaths and widespread damage across Oklahoma Kansas and Nebraska. In Blaine County Oklahoma near Greenfield Mrs C T Bush 63 and a 16 year old black boy named Edwards were killed. About 30 people were injured and damage ran into thousands of dollars while transport and communications were crippled.
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Kansas City
Southwest
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
C. T. Bush
Blaine County
Greenfield
Hopewell Virginia Records Largest Population Increase
Hopewell Virginia earns top spots with a 710.7 percent surge in population over the past decade reaching 11,325 residents. The town grew rapidly during wartime as a munitions center and now holds the nation’s highest growth rate among towns tracked.
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Washington
Ohio
Virginia
Michigan
Hopewell, Va
Population Growth Rates Compared Across Cities
The text compares city growth percentages with 1920 figures. Hopewell announces a lead. Garfield Heights Ohio trails with 510.7 percent and 15 575 residents. Inglewood California follows at 496.6 percent and 19 605 residents.
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Hopewell
Garfield Heights
Ohio
Inglewood
Cali
Births and Deaths in City Last Month
The city reported 88 births and 41 deaths for last month per W. M. Tucker local registrar of vital statistics. Births and deaths were down from March. early April saw few deaths then a surge later, nearly matching March’s totals.
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W. M. Tucker
Girl Reserves 1B Banquet Tonight at church
The annual mother daughter banquet of the Girl Reserves at the Y W C A will be held tonight at 6 at the First Methodist Protestant church. Genevieve Sheetz presides, with a program featuring singing by quartets and solos, greetings, and the presentation of certificates.
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First Methodist Protestant
Genevieve Sheetz
West
Is This a Good Place for Change and Rest
A short bit from Table Talk in Melbourne asks if the spot suits change and rest. The waiter receives the omnes while the manager takes the rest in a witty exchange.
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Melbourne
Lost green mesh bag found on Main Street rewards caller
A lost green checked mesh bag with a change purse and Washington souvenir contained $10 $5 and three ones plus small change and a compact. It was left on Main Street between the post office and railroad. Call 44267 for the reward and pickup.
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Washington
Main St
Poost
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