Bar Head Pleads For Democracy To Remain
Guy A. Thompson urges American Bar Association to mobilize an aroused public opinion to defend a representative democracy. He warns of dangers to institutions and calls for leadership from lawyers amid calls for greater citizen participation and reduced government paternalism.
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Bar Head
Washington
American Bar Association
Guy A. Thompson
Dr. Lous
Thompson
Constitution ‘Hall
Hoover
Association
Frank J. Hogan
District of Columbia Bar Association
Frank E. Atwood
Supreme Court of Missouri
Four Constitutional Amendments Face North Carolina Voters
Enterprise Hotel Raleigh Oct 12 North Carolina voters will decide four constitutional amendments at the November 8 general election. Proposals cover four year terms for sheriffs coroners and constables and whether life insurance proceeds are shielded from creditors beneficiaries, creating 20 solicitorial districts, and allowing amendments to be voted at special elections.
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General Assembly
Geese Crash Through Water Valley Streets
A mass of geese migrating south last night roared into Water Valley Mississippi causing dozens of birds to strike buildings and power lines in misty rain. Most birds did not regain flight and many were captured or killed. Citizens rushed out as honks echoed through town, with the panicked flock leaving residents hungry for any edible birds.
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Water Valley
Miss
Pco
Death's shadow over Raleigh senate seat 16
In Raleigh on October 12 the last three holders of North Carolina Senate seat 16 died within two years after adjournment. The latest, Harry P. Grier of Statesville, died at Williamston. His son Frank Grier, who held the seat in 1927, died within a year after adjournment. William M. Person of Franklin held the seat in 1929 and died about a year after sine die. Larry I. Moore, the current nominee for the seat, has been assigned it for next year and expects election in a Democratic district.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Harry P. Grier
Statesville
Williamston
Frank Grier
Harry Grier
Senate
William M. Person
Franklin
Larry I. Moore
Moore
American dollar holds head high on foreign markets
New York October reports show the dollar resisting foreign sale attempts as European currencies recover early week declines. Bankers note that the U S remains firmly tied to the gold standard after shipping gold to Europe earlier, with gold stocks rising by 10 309 500 as flows favor America.
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New York
Europe
United States
America
Dry Agents Seize 50 Gallon Still in Chatham Raid
Special to the Enterprise Asheboro Oct 12 prohibition investigators J F Ratledge and L W Sparrow deputy W L Futrell traced a brush creek area still in Chatham county uncovering Willie Williamson and Elvin R Sink. The 50 gallon outfit ran full blast producing whiskey and beer and mash. About 12 gallons of whiskey and over 200 gallons of beer and mash were seized. The two men were brought before Marshal W C York and held on $500 bond each. While tackling the main outfit the officers found a second discovery lingering nearby.
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Asheboro
J. F. Ratledge
L. W. Sparrow
W. L. Futrell
Brush ‘Creek
Chatham County
Willie Williamson
Elvin R. Sink
W. C. York
Curious World: Pocket Liquor Still Captured In Asheboro
An unusual small wooden box covered with tin and three cans served as a portable liquor still. The 14 inch square device carried a copper pipe and soup can condenser and produced about a quart at a time. Officers at Randolph County jail in Asheboro captured the device, noting it was the only one of its kind. The outlet liquor smelled strongly and was described as not bad not bad.
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Randolph County
Asheboro
Anti noise league formed in Budapest to curb loudspeakers and horns
In Budapest prominent citizens form an anti noise league aimed at silence in the city. Their first step seeks co operation of all residents to minimize noise from loudspeakers and street traffic including automobile horns.
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Budapest
Popcorn Ear Found In Heat By Wingard
In Birmingham J. T. Wingard found an ear of corn popped by summer heat while gathering popcorn in his field. The incident is noted as a curiosity from an unusually warm spell affecting crops and local farming.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. T. Wingard
Herman Smith Dies in Grocery Hold Up Shooting
Greensboro report says Herman Smith a 37 year old foundry employee died from shots fired after he tried to stop two bandits during an attempted holdup at John Walters grocery October 1. Police search for the suspects who fled in a waiting car.
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Herman Smith
Greensboro
John Walters
Walter
Smith
Salvation Army Fund Drive Appeals For Immediate Gifts
A plea urges readers to donate now to The Salvation Army to support an $8,492.60 budget. It emphasizes cold weather ahead and asks for immediate money or checks mailed directly to the charity. The message seeks broad public generosity.
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Salvation Army
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Chichesters
Zour Preesis
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V. Fletcher
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Chatham
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Columbia Coast-To-Coast Network
Loocerr & Myzas Tosacco Co
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