Doughton’s Home County backs him for Raleigh seat
In Alleghany, R. A. Doughton cruises to the 1933 North Carolina House race without opposition from any party. The piece notes his long public service, recent role on the highway commission, and the electorate’s confidence despite a GOP weakness in the county. It discusses legislative dynamics, minority protests, and the value of clear facts for public trust.
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Alleghany
R. A. Doughton
House of Representatives
Raleigh
Coughton
Alleghany G. O. P
Doughton
State Highway Commission
Frank L. Page
North Carolina
Ats
Urban gunfight raises safety concerns in Cleveland chase
A deadly hold up in crowded Cleveland triggers a police pursuit across busy streets. Officers exchange fire with two bandits while bystanders and vehicles dodge bullets in a dangerous scene that echoes a similar Chicago incident a month earlier.
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Cleveland
Innocent Bystanders Caught in Bandit Pursuit
Fragmentary account notes bystanders amid a chase for bandits. It stresses the difficulty of distinguishing noncombatants from suspects and questions the defenders' judgment as the bandits potentially escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Movement Southward of Textile Industry Gains Ground
The southern mills consumed 4,035,000 bales of cotton out of 4,966,000 in all U S mills in the year ending July 31, while the rest of the country fell about 25 percent. Wage differentials, raw material proximity, freight costs, and climate drive the shift. the South is unlikely to lose its hold as labor wages rise elsewhere.
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America
Dixie
South
Forsyth independents collapse as candidates drop out
An independent ticket in Forsyth county loses all candidates as supporters fail to materialize. Promises of backing fade, leaving no clear nominees before the election and no rally from major parties. Analysts say the effort will yield little gain even if it reaches the state legislature.
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Forsyth County
Forsyth
Winston-Salem
Random Thoughts On Honest Living And Credit
The piece argues honesty as a guiding principle over simple policy and urges individuals to keep promises. It notes about ninety five percent of Americans are honest, but six million fall short, linking personal trust to financial and social standing and urging pay as you go.
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Ethics
Mall Order
United States
On Being Afraid and Living Without Fear
The piece discusses fear as a health issue and its effects on mind and body. It cites examples from a nervous officer afraid of cats and a jitney driver avoiding a black cat, then urges living hopefully through service to others and heed Edward Everett Hale’s guidance to look up and help. It references Clarence Darrow’s view of life as a joke and the value of prayer and trust.
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Clarence Darrow
Mr. Darrow
Edward Everett Hale
England Closes Sixty-Six Distilleries Under Tax Pressure
Observers note sixty six English distilleries have shut due to weak demand and heavy taxation. The remark suggests Britain might learn from American tax and regulation approaches to distilling.
Job Hunt Drives Rebound in Shoe Business
A note suggests renewed demand in the shoe trade as hiring activity rises. The quoted line links higher employment searches to a potential uptick in footwear sales and industry momentum.
Government reports drop in medicinal liquor withdrawals
Government data show medicinal liquor withdrawals down 30 percent in the past year. Total withdrawals amounted to 1.6 million gallons, a notable decline reflecting policy impact.
Statewide police system urged for North Carolina
The writer argues for a state run police force to replace fragmented local units. He cites jurisdiction limits, proposes training and civil service exams, and calls for correspondence with police chiefs to explore benefits. Further discussion will follow in future columns.
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North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Jack Field
United States
Canada
Educators blame homes for school discipline and costs
Minnie Atkins Edwards argues that superior homes cultivate character and respect for property, while inferior homes create disciplinary problems that burden teachers and taxpayers. She urges parental involvement in curriculum choices to prevent failed college plans and maintenance costs from disruptive students.
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Minnie Atkins-Edwards
Cabin in the Cotton Adapted by Paul Green At Paramount
Paul Green professor of philosophy at the University of North Carolina and Pulitzer Prize winner wrote the screen play Cabin in the Cotton starring Richard Barthelmess. The adaptation is praised as an ideal writing collaboration and a standout production for the new season at Paramount.
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Paul Green
University of North Carolina
Richard Barthelmess
Paramount Theater
Professor Green
South
Hollywood
North Carolina
Harry Harrison Kroll
Ray Long
Cosmopolitan Magazine
New York
Long
Barthelmess
Proust's Remembrance of Things Past Final Volume Reviewed
The Past Recaptured translated by Frederick A. Blossom is praised as the culminating part of Proust's monumental work. The reviewer highlights the novel's exploration of art and time, noting the modern WWI setting, the cast of characters, and Proust's translation philosophy. The piece also mentions contemporary humor volumes by Funk and Zipser, with brief notes on illustrations by Jefferson Machamer and other quips.
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Albert
Charles Boni
New York
Marcel Proust
Icarus
Daedalus
Proust
Gilberte
Rachel
Frederick A. Blossom
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