Justice Dept to Take Over Prohibition Enforcement
President Hoover signed the Williamson bill to transfer prohibition enforcement from the treasury to the Department of Justice on July 1. The plan, approved by the Law Enforcement Commission, Secretary Mellon, and Attorney General Mitchell, aims to boost cooperation in enforcement and prosecutions under the law. Dr. James M. Doran is expected to remain in the Treasury as prohibition administrator.
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Washington
Hoover
Treasury
Department of Justice
Law Enforcement Commission
Melton
Mitchell
Congress
Mellon
Prohibition
Treas
Department Restructuring Shifts 2500 Workers to Justice
The department will transfer over 2,500 employees to the department of justice under G Aaron Youngquist as assistant attorney general. A director with active enforcement duties will be appointed. Attorney General Mitchell signals his plans for enforcing prohibition.
Railways Report April Earnings Decline
New York May 27 railroads report April earnings show declines in net operating income versus April 1929. Figures indicate ongoing weakness across lines and lines of service with several carriers posting lower results in the month.
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New York
Divorce's Easy in Denmark at Time of War and Red Tape
In 1939 Denmark presents harsher hurdles for marriage than for divorce. Citizens face lengthy procedures for marriage certificates, while divorce requires only mutual consent. If one party objects a two to three year separation can be granted, prompting many to seek divorce abroad.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Dr Kaupp to Leave NC State Poultry Dept for Commercial Work
After sixteen years as head of the poultry department at North Carolina State College Dr B F Kaupp resigns effective July 1 to pursue commercial work. He joined the college in 1916 building a large program with 16 faculty and staff, offering full poultry science courses and advanced degrees.
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State College Poultry Department
School of Agriculture
Kaupp
United States
Willard
Swannanoa
Sandhills
Miami Officials Face Trial Over Capone Probe
Three Miami city officials, Mayor C. H. Reeder, City Commissioner John C. Knight, and S. D. McCreary, director of public safety, were ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing on charges of conspiring to falsely accuse Al Capone of violating a city ordinance. Former Governor James M. Cox, owner of the Miami Daily News, was named in a similar warrant. A second charge of false arrest was filed against McCreary. The hearing aimed to decide grand jury action. bonds were posted.
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Miami, Fla
Miami
Justice of the Peace
Scarface al
Capone
Vincent G. Gilbin
C. H. Reeder
John C. Knight
S. D. McCreary
Public Safety
James M. Cox
Miami Daily News
Dayton
Ohio
McCreary
Cabarrus County Extends School Dental Clinic Fund
Cabarrus county communities raise 900 dollars to extend a state board of health dental clinic for school children. Local groups led by the King's Daughters donate 100, the county education board 200, Concord Woman's Club 100, city of Concord 150, Harrisburg school 100, Winecoff school 59, and Kannapolis YMCA 200. The continued program will allow a fall return to complete the extra ten weeks of services.
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State Board of Health
Cabarrus County
The
King’s Daughters
Caldwell
County Board of Education
Concord Woman’s Club
City of Concord
Harrisburg
Winecoff
Kannapolis Y. M. C. A
Trouble for Naught Judge
A condensed quip reports a respected young man admitting theft of a coat leading to job loss and family sorrow. The accused agrees the deal was ill advised, with a wry aside about the tight bargain. Originates from Frie dende Blaetter in Munich.
Kid Boutonnieres Add Color to Silk Suit Styles
Lovely small boutonnieres for the silk suit feature a navy blue and white zinnia with one white leaf and one blue, offered as decorative floral accents.
Jonesville High School Grants Diploma To 35YearOld Mother
Elkin, May 28. A 35 year old mother, Mrs. Carol Baker, graduates from the 11th grade at Jonesville high school while her two children attend nearby and recite in another room. She had only finished seventh grade at marriage and plans to study at Appalachian State Teachers College Boone for a teaching certificate. Another student, Thompson Greenwood, owns a perfect nine year attendance record with no absences or tardies.
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Elkin
Carol Baker
Jonesville High School
Baker
Appalachian State Teachers College
Boone
Thompson Greenwood
London stage star with insured feet at one hundred thousand
Georgina Lady Shol, a London stage star, is said to have the smallest feet in London insured for $100,000. Her feet are used to promote the show in which she appears. She has been married four times, but her feet arent small enough to hold a husband for long.
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London
Georgina
Sholto Douglas
Calico Lining Adds Flair to Tweed Suit Ensemble
A tweed suit features Calico lining with a vivid mix of blue beige and red. The coat and sleeveless blouse boast a blue and red calico jabot front, creating a striking coordinated look.
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Calico
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Shell
Marine Oil Company
Shell Fuel Oil Engineers
High Point, N. C
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