Opposition builds to state textbook adoption plan in Raleigh
In Raleigh on November 25, the state textbook commission report recommending new arithmetic, writing and drawing texts prompted strong opposition. Officials including Dr. A. T. Allen hint at support for adoption while critics fear covert actions to rush changes and extend current book use beyond the five year limit. The board has not yet acted as prices may drop if adopted now.
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J. C. Baskervill Raleigh
State Textbook Commission
State Board of Education
State Department of Education
Board of Education
Textbook Commission
C. Max Gardner
A. T Allen
State Department of Public Instruction
J. S. Hartness
Nathan O’berry
R. T. Fountain
Dr. Allen
Allen
Adoptions of Textbook Changes Spark Raleigh Protest
Former Judge Tom C Bowie of West Jefferson joins early protesters in Raleigh against proposed elementary textbook changes. He warns rural and industrial families will bear heavy costs for new books and gear, risking Democratic party support in western counties in 1935.
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Raleigh
Tom C. Bowie
West Jefferson
Democratic Party
James M. Cox
St. Bartholomew's Church
New York City
Ohio
Cov
Helen Rumsey
Lergo Rumee
St. Louis
Miami Beach
Fla
Paxton, Oho
Davion Daily News
Father figures out a furniture move in brisk salon scene
A servant introduces a visitor from the furniture shop who orders people to sit as the piano and furniture are being moved out. The dialogue conveys a brisk backstage exchange about a practical interruption.
Davidson County names Griffin Smith as board chairman
Lexington reports Griffin W. Smith of the city chosen unanimously as chairman of the new Davidson County board of commissioners. James L. Gordon elected county manager at $250 monthly, with duties spanning accounting and auditing, purchasing, tax supervision, and road-system oversight. Ward Curry will supervise the county home at $100 monthly. road superintendent post abolished. two foremen named for road forces. Thanksgiving recess extended to Friday and Saturday plus a trip for some students to Charlotte for a Davidson Wildcats game.
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Lexington
Griff W. Smith
Board of County Commissioners
Davidson County
Smith
James L. Gordon
Board of Commissioners
Davideon County
Hargrave
Ward Curry
Holly Grove
Ben Kearns
Denton
B. R. Berrier
Churchland
Charlotte
Davidson Wildcats
Wake Forest Declares Weekend Holiday for Thanksgiving
Wake Forest plans a Thanksgiving weekend from Wednesday afternoon as students disperse for the holiday. Roads out of town are expected to be crowded with travelers and thumb tourists as at least part of the student body leaves campus.
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Wake Forest
Herc
Vicks
Pacific cable history and a satirical quip
The passage recalls the first Pacific cable completed in 1902 and the first American Pacific cable laid in 1903 from San Francisco to the Philippines, spanning 7846 nautical miles. A Passing Show joke contrasts a lecture on economy with a man intending to reuse last year's suit.
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San Francisco
Phillippines
Charters Granted In North Carolina Industry and Trade
Certificates of incorporation filed list several new firms: Cole Feed and Commission Company of Asheville to run a general feed and supply business with 50 000 authorized and 300 subscribed shares by J. C. Cole S. L. Cole and J. P. Kitchin. Roberturns of Charlotte a general mercantile business with 1000 shares of $190 par stock by Robert Burns M. L. Burns and John H. Small Jr. Granite Novelty Company of Granite Falls a cotton wool and linen merchant with 2109 000 authorized and 6 009 subscribed by T. T. Russell J. H. Warlick and W. E. Poovey. Eastern Oil Company of Wilson a general oil business with 25 000 authorized and 800 subscribed by F. P. Abernethy Nellie Goff Turrentine and Julian A. Turrentine. Butler and Lee Drug Company of Dunn a wholesale and retail drug business with 329 000 authorized and 6 000 subscribed by Rebie Butler C. R. Butler and Mrs. Lautenee T. Lee. Minnis Coal Company of Winston Salem to buy sell and export coal coke wood with 2 900 shares no par and 300 subscribed by Janet F. Minnis I. A. Freeman and T. W. Minnis.
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Raleigh
James A. Hartness
Cole Feed and Commission Company
Asheville
J. C. Cole
S. L. Cole
J. P. Kitchin
Roberturns, Incorporated
Charlotte
Robert. Burns
M. L. Burns
John H. Small, Jr
Granite Novelty Company, Incorporated
Granite Falls
T. T. Russell
J. H. Warlick
W. E. Poovey
Eastern Oil] Company, Incorporated
Wilson
F. P. Abernethy
Nellie Goff Turrentine
Julian A. Turrentine
Wilson, Butler and Lee Drug Company
Dunn
Rebie Butler
Salemburg
C. R. Butler
Lautenee T. Lee
Radio Demand Surges in Argentina Despite Business Slump
In Buenos Aires, demand for radio apparatus rises amid a weak business climate. Sales for 1930 are expected to exceed last year’s figures as buyers show stronger interest in radio equipment.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
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