Will Sims Granted Suspended Sentence For Drunken Driving
Will Sims was tried on charges of operating an automobile while intoxicated and assaulting his wife. Judge Teague gave a suspended one year sentence for the DUI with a $100 fine and three month driving ban, plus a $50 fine for the assault and court costs. The judge stressed no sympathy for drunken drivers but noted suspended terms depend on future conduct.
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Will Sims
Sims
T. J. Gold
Teague
North Carolina
Legal Testimony Describes Loss of Control by Defendant
The witness Benton Oppenheimer, a former judge, testified that during removal the defendant appeared to lose control of himself. The cross examination focused on moments of agitation and perceived intent.
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Benton §&. Oppenheimer
Evidence in Remus murder trial stirs courtroom
A Cincinnati jury heard sensational testimony about George Remus and his household as the Remus murder trial enters its third week. Judge Chester R. Shook ruled that statements by five lay witnesses could be considered as evidence, shaping how the defense and prosecution present facts.
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Cincinnati
George Remus
Chester R. Shook
Remus trial cites prior mental impairment before wife slaying
The court ruled Remus showed impairment to his mentality before he shot and killed his estranged wife in Eden Park on October 6. A diseased mind was proven, allowing defense to present causation evidence. The case spanned about 100 witnesses and many depositions alleging misconduct involving Mrs Remus and ex Justice Dept agent Franklin L. Dodge Jr. Remus blames Dodge and a prison spell on “transitory” mania. After the slaying his mind allegedly returned to normal.
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Remus
Eden Park
Franklin L. Dodge, Jr
Department of Justice
Prohibition
Dodge
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Imogene
Oklahoma Special Session Challenge Heads to Supreme Court
Oklahoma City district court refused to enjoin a self convened special session sought to probe Governor Johnston’s administration. Judge Chambers said the move resembles impeachment and would lack state funding authority. Opponents plan to appeal to the state supreme court as early as today.
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Oklahoma City
District Court
Oklahoma
Henry 8. Johnston
State Supreme Court
Tom G. Chambers
Legislative Assembly
E. P. Hill
H. Tom Knight
F. H. Reilly
Supreme Court
Army Band Efforts To Visit High Point For Two Concerts
Efforts to bring the United States Army band to High Point for two concerts on Tuesday February 14 are underway. Organizers include the American Legion post its auxiliary high school faculty city schools music director and the chamber of commerce. A conference with Roy Harvey advance representative of the band was scheduled to decide booking viability. The plan calls for an afternoon concert at the high school auditorium for students and a night show at the American theater for the public. The band founded by General John J. Pershing is renowned for public functions in Washington and has performed for a Lindbergh homecoming and a White House Thanksgiving reception. It was also chosen by the Pan American Union to present South American music in this country.
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Andrew Jackson
American Legion
The
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Chamber of Commerce
Lewis E. Teague
Legion Post
Roy L. Harvey
Chicago
Sheraton Hotel
Harvey
John J. Pershing
Washington
White House
Pan-American Union
Billy Evans Named Manager of Cleveland Indians
William G Evans long time umpire becomes first general manager of the Cleveland baseball club under new ownership led by President Alva Bradley. He will start immediately and help Bradley select the manager for next season.
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Cleveland
William George
Billy
Evans
Cleveland Baseball Club
Alva Bradley
Bradley
Underworld at American Paramount With Von Sternberg
Paramount announces a new era in film making for Underworld a joint effort by Ben Hecht and director Josef Von Sternberg Bert Glennon serves as director of photographic effects The cast includes Clive Brook Evelyn Brent George Bancroft and Larry Lemon The American urges early attendance to avoid crowds and promote family viewing
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B. P. Schulberg
Ben Hecht
Paramount Pictures
Josef von Sternberg
Salvation Hunters
Hollywood
Schulberg
Bert Glennon
von Sternberg
Clive Brook
Evelyn Brent
George Bancroft
Larry Lemon
Underworld
Lowe shifts from war epic to boxing farce in Is Zat So
Edmund Lowe plays a tough marine in What Price Glory and a slick prize fight manager in Is Zat So. The two days of Is Zat So at the Broadhurst begin Wednesday with Lowe facing comic troubles that spark laughs, joined by Kathryn Perry Cyril Chadwick Doris Lloyd Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Phillips DeLacy in key roles.
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Edmund Lowe
Sergeant Quirt
Lowe
George O’brien
Broadhurst Theater
Kathryn Perry
Cyril Chadwick
Doris Lloyd
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Phillips DeLacy
The Kut-Ups at the American Theater
The American theater presents The Kut-Ups a three day engagement starting Thursday. The act features Emilio Cesta renowned 17 year old pianist Castillian Serenaders Tessiera danaseuse extraordinary Signor Castillian and the Kut-Ups Ross and Leddy with a musical comedy mix. Jay Kay and his Kut-Up girlies deliver singing dancing and rapid fire specialty with lavish scenery and humor.
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Hyatt Delue
Emilio Cesta
West Coast
Tessiera Danaseuse Extraordinary
Signor Castillian
Ross
Leddy
Jay Kay
Gaston Collectors Freed of Charge
J H White former tax collector of Dallas township in Gastonia is freed after a special term court hearing. An agreement requires relatives to pay bondsmen 11500 while White pleads nolo contendere to embezzlement and guilty to forcible trespass. Morris Wilson will cover bondsmen 10000 and bondsmen receive rent from White s farm this year.
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Gastonia
J. H. White
Dallas Township
Gaston Superior Court
White
Morris Wilson
Ford to Introduce Higher Power Car With New Motor
Detroit November 29 Ford Motor Company announced a new Ford car with a 40 horsepower motor and standard selective gear shift. It features hydraulic shock absorbers multiple dry disc clutch thermosyphon cooling system new battery coil and distributor ignition one piece welded steel spoke wheels three quarters floating rear axle in foreign steel housing theft proof locking system and four wheel brakes. Six body types are listed. Price not stated.
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Detroit
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Welfare Work Discussed At District Convention
The fourth district welfare workers met today to discuss cane gore work psychology of welfare work and its branches. Roy E. Brown head of the state board of charities and public welfare division said pauperism in the state was not decreasing. Dr Ernest Groves of UNC stressed the family as the rock of self preservation and hope. Mrs Kate Burr Johnson reviewed work of the state board and reports were heard from Caswell Durham Franklin Halifax Harnett Johnston Moore Nash Orange Person Wake and Warren counties.
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Lue Cane
Gore
Roy E. Brown
State Board of Charities and Public Welfare
Ernest Groves
University of North Carolina
Kate Burr Johnson
Tar Heels Name Hart Schwartz as Captain for Next Season
Hart Schwartz, a Charlotte native, has been elected to succeed Captain Gar and will lead the Carolina Tar Heels next season. Ma Rett Morehead, tackle from Salisbury, will manage the team.
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Chapel Hill
Carolina Tar Heels
Hart Schwartz
Charlotte
Capt
Garhails
Queen City
Marett Morehead
Barker
Salisbury
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