State university funding faces 20 percent cut crisis
The Tar Heel reports a 20 percent reduction in state appropriations will hit the University of North Carolina hard, costing about 175000 next year and threatening salaries pensions and research funds. Expansion demands maintenance funds, threatening the university's prestige and ability to operate without strong state support.
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Daily
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America
Quiet NC Deaf Convention Gathered in High Point
The North Carolina Sunday School Association for the Deaf meets in High Point with about 100 delegates. Deaf members rely on sign language for all business and prayers, and the local paper extols their citizenship, productivity, and skill in the printing trade while welcoming the convention.
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North Carolina Sunday School Association For the Deaf
Few Abandoned Farm Homes in Guilford
City growth from rural depopulation accelerates as people move to towns. The article notes that rising population and immigration barriers influence farm communities and urban expansion, with emphasis on Guilford and surrounding regions.
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Guilford
Population Shift Areas See Urban Growth
The text notes that foreign immigration cannot explain population growth, as farms lose residents to cities. It mentions High Point and Greensboro doubling in ten years yet not depopulating nearby farms, and Guilford County outside the two cities shows healthy growth.
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High Point
Greensboro
Guilford County
Nincompoop
Error of Fact Quickly Corrected in The Enterprise
The Enterprise fixed a misstatement that linked Dr Delia Dixon Carroll of Raleigh to Thomas Dixon Jr and Joseph M Dixon of Montana claiming a governor relation Readers clarified that Joseph M Dixon is unrelated though also a North Carolinian The correction notes the error was in the intro and apologizes for the blunder
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Enterprise
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Raleigh
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Dr. Carroll
Asheville Tax Troubles in State Court
Asheville faces disputed $700,000 in back taxes on annexed property with conflicting lower court rulings. The case, now before the North Carolina Supreme Court, highlights city and county debt, plus taxpayer appeals over funding for kindergartens and a junior college.
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Asheville
Supreme Court
Raleigh
North Carolina
Florida
Buncombe
Tax Relief Association
Moving to the Suburbs
The census shows a major shift from cities to suburbs as population grows fastest outside central areas. Cars drive this trend but traffic congestion threatens further growth, urging new rapid transit to ease commutes.
Legislative Action Spurs Intercounty Cooperation Growth
Officials note cross county and city collaboration increases through recent legislative steps. Agencies in multiple jurisdictions report joint programs and shared services expanding beyond borders. The move aims to improve efficiency and public access across regions.
Morrow’s Prohibition Stand Deemed Honest and Sincere
Dwight W. Morrow’s stated desire to repeal the eighteenth amendment is viewed as a candid expression of his views rather than political expediency. Supporters note his frank stance contrasts with past criticism from the Anti-Saloon League, while allied circles see in him a principled public figure whose senate course would still favor strict enforcement if elected.
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Hoover
Senate
al Smith-Raskob
Democratic Party
Simmons
Bailey
Guilford County Visionaries Envision a Unified Region
In the Jamestown Weed from May 18 1980 the writer extols Guilford County as a boundless locale with potential unification of townships into a single metropolis. He contrasts population claims with pride in local roads and industry, praises neighbors High Point and Greensboro, and cites real estate activity by large insurers as supporting growth.
Bailey Bailey Simmons fight for Democratic Senate nomination heats up
An internal campaign struggle between F. M. Simmons and Josi ah William Bailey for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate unfolds in quiet outward form. Bailey claims strong statewide support, while Simmons backers say the trend favors Simmons, aided by women voters and party divisions. The rivalry pressures party harmony as both sides prepare for a potential open confrontation after the primary.
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Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
F. M. Simmons
Josiah William Bailey
United States Senate
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Simmons
Prohibition
Mr. Bailey
Last search for missing WWI men urged by veterans group
London May 17. The Prisoners of War Support Association appeals to allied governments to locate missing soldiers from 1914 to 1918. France reports 48000 missing, Great Britain 8000, Italy nearly all traced except 5000. Germany notes 24000 waiting for relatives, many displaced to Siberia or using assumed names.
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Prisoners of War Support Association
France
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
Germany
Siberia
Refined Panhandler Pleads For 15 Cents For Malted
A local story notes a panhandler, described as refined, requesting a passerby donate 15 cents to buy a chocolate malted, highlighting urban charity and street life.
Weighing Rights to Smiles and Dreams
A contemplative prompt questions whether we can or should mock a figure’s dreams or if he should endure despair over our careless use of his gifts. The passage contrasts pride and humility in judgment.
Chemist Sets Challenge on Coal to Produce Fuels
A chemist asserts eight and seven different outputs can be made from coal and offers a fortune to any clever person who can turn the coal into a decent fuel.
Congressman's Play Draws Attention to Its Author
A New York congressman wrote a play, aiming to let constituents know he authored at least a few acts. The item highlights his creative effort and public credit within his district.
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New York
Woman charged after hitting husband with golf club
A woman was charged with striking her husband on the head with a golf club. The alleged incident involved an argument over hair parting habits.
Dentist’s Joke About Gorilla Teeth Rings False
A tongue in cheek line notes that a gorilla’s deep teeth would resist extraction, then quips that if a dentist struggles to pull a tooth he may be trying to make a monkey out of you.
Secretary Hyde on Farmers and American Eating Habits
Secretary Hyde notes farmers suffer as Americans eat less than their fathers. He adds fathers could tolerate an occasional appetizer and implies changes in consumption affect farming.
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Hyde
Poets Contend for Laureate Title and Lariat Rivalry
The remark frames a playful clash between poetic ambition and bold claims to power as some would rather seize the lariat than seek a formal laureate honor. It hints at contest and satire within literary circles.
Mussolini predicts Rome to reach two million by 1950
The statement by Il Duce was made shortly after Edda Mussolini's marriage. He asserted Rome's population would reach two million by 1950, an announcement that drew attention for its bold projection.
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Edda Mussolini
Rome
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