Three Arrested For Bank Theft In North Carolina
In Gastonia on November 21 police report three men jailed over a July Dallas bank robbery. Will Lingerfelt and John Murray of Lincolnton plus Andrew Mauney the bank cashier are linked to the $2,051.99 theft after two women identified Lingerfelt near the bank. Police expect Brown to be identified as a second suspect. a fourth man, possibly the getaway driver, is being sought.
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Gastonia
John Brown
Lincolnton
Dallas
Will Lingerfelt
Andrew Mauney
Lingerfelt
John Murray
Murray
Singerfelt
Brown
Wingerfelt
Leisure and Reform in Soviet Parks and Culture
A 1931 NEA feature tours Moscow’s government run parks and cultural sites where workers enjoy rest homes, group sports, and education. It notes gender equality in teams, state backed cinema and theater, art exhibits, and public lotteries with a view toward the Five Year Plan goals. It also contrasts public leisure with the absence of private amusements and highlights a horse race scene and the czarist grandstand.
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Julia Glanshard
NEA Service
Soviet Russia
NEA Service, Inc
Russia
Moscow
GPU
Secret Police
Turkey
Budenny
Reign
Atlanta Mayors Recall Tops Wet Dry Fight in Dixie
Atlanta faces a major prohibition clash as Mayor James L Key leads wets seeking another term while John A Manget fronts a recall drive. A Fulton County grand jury urged repeal of the 18th amendment and police head Beavers resigns amid the crisis.
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Atlanta
Dixie
James L. Key
France
John A. Manget
Fulton County
Superior Court
Manget
James L. Beavers
Greater
Prohibition and Law Enforcement Club
Key
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
Charles 0. Jones
James Cannon, Jr
Beavers
Police Department
Pawn Racketeers in Yosemite Caponey the bold fawn at lodge
In Yosemite California racketeering appears as Caponey the fawn visits Yosemite Lodge. He prowls the cafeteria at mealtimes collecting lettuce from each table with his mother watching from the door, a mix of envy and alarm on her face.
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Yosemite Yosemite
Cali
Yosemite
Yosemite Lodge
Caponey
Little Caponey
Tenth World View by Julia Blanshard From Soviet Life
Julia Blanshard reports from Soviet Russia describing daily life under the social and economic system. The piece aims to present a story of real people rather than a cause, based on immersive observation and NEA Service collaboration.
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Julia Blanshard
NEA Service
Soviet Russia
Offering Inducements Not New In Attracting Industries
A United States Chamber survey notes communities have used inducements to lure industries for century. Cash bonuses were widespread, often leading to short lived plants and losses. Shifts in American industry and tighter markets now reduce the effectiveness of such incentives, clarifying the misperceptions about locating industries. This Curious World
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United States Chamber
United States
Tendency Toward Systematic Plant Location in U S Industry
The text argues that from 1910 to 1930 location decisions for new plants shifted toward data driven analysis to minimize production and distribution costs. It notes the failure of cash bonuses and unconditional gifts to secure long term plant retention, leaving communities debating whether any special inducements are worthwhile.
Emergency Committee for Employment Hotline Details
A public notice urges residents to call 2897 for emergency help and to list work needs. It directs inquiries to the Emergency Committee for Employment housed in the Welfare Department on the City Hall third floor with Mrs W K E Price and an assistant available to coordinate help.
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Emergency Committee For
Welfare Department
W. KE. Price
Roosevelt scoffs at Smith meeting sign of 1932 actions
Washington observers speculate on Al Smith's moves before and during the 1932 Democratic convention after Governor Roosevelt jokes about the New York meeting. The story uses a parable of airplanes to question the significance of the Roosevelt Smith encounter.
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Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
al Smith
New York
Roosevelt
Smith
Albany
Smith’s 1932 Presidential Path Tied to New York Support
Observers note that Smith still eyes the presidency but knows his 1932 bid hinges on New York backing. Roosevelt’s 1928 governorship victory showed the state’s power, and Smith understands without New York he cannot hope for another nomination.
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Smith
Roosevelt
New York
White House
Possible Roosevelt Support Shaped by New York Delegation
The passage suggests a political figure may withhold support at the convention if the New York delegation remains in Roosevelt’s camp. Some see him favoring others and even possibly nominating Roosevelt. A key moment could come if Tammany power affects the nomination.
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Roosevelt
New York
Tammany
Smith
Daring Orchid Hunt In Far Flung Jungles
London Captain F W Burdett pursues prize orchids across the Philippines seeking extreme blooms high in tree tops more than 200 feet up. He escapes deadly dangers from leeches wild bees snakes and wild animals during perilous climbs.
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London
F. W. Burdett
Philipp Islands
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