State senator touts benefits of drivers license law
Charlotte November 22 State Senator Marvin K Blount of Greenville N C outlines economic and humanitarian gains of a state drivers license law at a traffic conference He cites a 20 percent drop in accidents with states that have such laws and argues revenue would replace local licenses while increasing safety About 200 attendees expected at the Charlotte event
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Berlin diners and fashion quips echo in Ulk remark
A fragment from Ulk in Berlin quips about a man with a smart overcoat and worn trousers and asks how he could get new trousers in a restaurant, reflecting social humor in the era.
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Four budgets laid before North Carolina advisory commission
Four state institutions presented operation and maintenance budget requests to the advisory budget commission in Raleigh with one proposal for increased state aid. Caswell Training School sought reductions for 1931 32 and 1932 33, while the State Hospital requested sizable increases and North Carolina College for Negroes at Durham sought higher funding. Five other requests, four from institutions and one for state aid, were to be heard that afternoon.
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State School For the Deaf and Blind
Efland Industrial School For
North Carolina News Briefs Include Cash Run and Student Note
A federal reserve truck carried a million dollars to Asheville banks along NC highways with no incidents. In Raleigh, Dan M. Paul, NCSU student body president, credits coeds with improving the men's appearance.
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North Carolina
Federal Reserve
Asheville
Raleigh
North Carolina State
Dan M. Paul
Henderson High Suspends Players After Practice Cut
Henderson high football squad suspends eight regulars for cutting practice. South Boston defeats the reserves 6 to 0 as the suspension takes effect and a game is lost.
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Henderson High
South Boston
Patterson Beats Alabama Champion In Postal Checkers Contest
After three months of correspondence play Frank N. Patterson of Albemarle defeated Alabama champion E. K. Taylor in 20 games with two wins and 18 draws. Patterson’s victory wraps up the local contest and honors the chess rivalry.
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Checkers
Frank N. Patterson
E. K. Taylor
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Patterson
St Louis Zoo Parrot Draws 619 Applicants Including NC College Women
A red headed profane parrot at the St. Louis zoo drew 619 applicants from various groups among them 20 students from North Carolina College for Women. The applicants all sought to be the bird's human translator and caretaker.
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St. Louis Zoo
North Carolina College For
Pink Table Decor Adds Pale Pink Damask to Centerpieces
A new table color scheme uses pale pink damask with black and silver centerpieces promising a stylish, delec table display.
Netherlands Road System Covers Vast 15000 Miles
The Netherlands maintains a road network around 15 000 miles long with surfaces ranging from granite block pavements to reclaimed board roads, illustrating diverse infrastructure and construction methods across the country.
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Netherlands
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