Capital Short Shots from Raleigh November 26
In Raleigh on November 26 the Enterprise Bureau notes money topics, a new Jefferson nickel compared with the Indian head five cent piece, and playful California currency jokes. It reports two upcoming Wilmington battles one political and one athletic with a debate between La Follette and Fish and a football clash between NC State Wolfpack and The Citadel on December 3.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Uncle Sam
Redksins
T. Jeff
Wilmington
Congress
U.S
Robert M. la Follette
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Roosevelt
New York
Wolfpack
Newton
Light Brigade
Hoey Family Mentioned in Governor’s Courtly Intro
A newsman visits the governor who introduces his two sons. The exchange prompts a humorous line as the reporter notes multiple mentions of the Hoey name. The scene captures a brief, light moment in official proceedings.
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Mr. Hoey
Hoey
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Supreme Court Reverses Eight Decisions in One Week
The court issued 18 opinions last Wednesday with eight cases reversing the presiding judge or sending the matter back for a new trial, signaling an unusually aggressive term. The article notes this sharp reversal rate exceeds the usual percentage.
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Supreme Court
Governor's hospitality committee eyes safe highways
The governor's hospitality committee led by T. E. Pickard urges modern high speed roads and attractive roadsides with neat sanitary conveniences for travelers as smart state advertising and good business.
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T. E. Pickard
Open season begins for ruffed grouse quail and turkey
The season opens Wednesday for ruffed grouse, quail, and wild turkey. Hunters should check local regulations for bag limits and season dates.
Winter Comes Early 1936 Pittsburgh Patrol Officer Defies Coat Rule
A Pittsburgh blues-nosed policeman, directing traffic in a swirling snow, refuses an overcoat citing orders. Six hours later a department official finds winter by spotting the officer in an overcoat, confirming the season has arrived.
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Pittsburgh
Big Ditch Debate: Townsfolk Weigh Inland Waterway
A reader defends the Inland Waterway project dubbed the big ditch arguing it will improve traffic after disruptions and even save lives from a Main Street crossing death trap. He contrasts opinions with past city debt refunding claims and muses on mortality, radio chatter, and a proposed police lariat device.
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Eddie Knox
Knox
First Presbyterian Church
Main Street
Fugitives Detected by Fingerprints in the United States
About 4000 fugitives from justice are detected each year in the United States through fingerprint identification. The figure highlights the ongoing role of biometric screening in law enforcement and border control.
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Justice
United States
Literary figures to speak at N C gathering in Raleigh
Nationally known writers will address the state literary and historical association in Raleigh. Jonathan Daniels and George Stevens will speak at the opening session, with Archibald Henderson and Lambert Davis delivering talks later. Count Rene d Aragon de Saint Quentin will speak Friday night as the Mayflower Cup is awarded.
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Raleigh
State Literary and Historical Association
Jonathan Daniels
Raleigh News and Observer
George Stevens
New York
Saturday Review of Literature
Archibald Henderson
University of North Carolina
Lambert Davis
Rene Doynel de Saint- Quentin
United States
State Art Society
North Carolina Folk Lore Society
The Quality of Sleep Outweighs Duration In Rest
A statement on sleep quality asserting that rest is more important than duration. It notes dream disturbance signals ongoing brain activity and reflects on how meaningful rest may depend on dream experiences and cognitive engagement during sleep.
Death of Sarah Savannah Cooper in Asheboro
Sarah Savannah Cooper 77 widow of William Cooper of Flint Hill died Friday night after an eight month illness. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Earl Younts of Climax and Mrs B F Bennett of Warren PA. three sons D O Cooper Seagrove John Cooper Sophia Route 1 and Allen Cooper Pleasant Garden. one brother John Linthicum Randlem an. nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at Flint Hill Congregational church Sunday at 11 conducted by Rev. Sam Nelson. Interment in Carroway Baptist cemetery.
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Sarah Savannah Cooper
Asheboro
William Cooper
Flint Hill
Jessie
Marion Linthicum
Earl Younts
Climax
B. F. Bennett
Warren
Pennsylvania
D. O. Cooper
Seagrove
John Cooper
Sophia
Route 1
Allen Cooper
Pleasant Garden
John Linthicum
Randleman
Flint Hill Congregational Church
Sam Nelson
Carroway’ Baptist Church
Hornbill Beak Length and Light Weight Noted
The hornbill's bill may reach nearly a foot in length but the bird weighs only a few ounces due to air-filled cells in the beak.
Jewish group to hear Prof Meyer in Winston-Salem
The meeting of a regional Jewish group will take place in the Robert E. Lee Room with district chairwoman Mrs Ben L Herman presiding. State president Mrs Maurice Honigma of Gastonia and Asheville vice president Kartus will speak briefly alongside other leaders.
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High Pi
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Aboro
Thomasville
Mount Reidsville
Leaksville
Andlington
Robert BE. Lee
Ben L. Herman
Point
Prig
Maurice Honigma
Sam Tobias
High
Hannah Siff
Elasmosaurus Swam Ancient Kansas Seas
The elasmosaurus, a large prehistoric reptile, inhabited ancient Kansas seas millions of years ago as shown by fossil evidence.
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Kansas
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Thomasville Rd
Bean
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Kanever
North Carolina
Burlington
Highway 61
Vermont
Ohio
Abraham Kurnick
Detroit
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Lincoln Motor Cars
English Motor Company
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Madam Ardelle
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Pocahontas
Stoker
Charles F. Blake
Park Street
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Snow Lumber Co
Prof
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City Shoe Shop ON Commerce
Security Bank Bldg
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