North Carolina weighs repeal as nation shifts on Prohibition
The North Carolina issue for November 7 discusses repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, the state’s vote path, and the potential consequences. It notes repeal supporters and prohibitionists debating strategy, the influence of county representation in the convention, and the broader questions of State rights and post repeal governance.
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North Carolina
Farley
House of Representatives
High Point
Guilford
Duke Triumphs Over Tennessee Elevates North Carolina Football
The Duke Blue Devils upset Tennessee in Durham, signaling a rise of this North Carolina team under Wallace Wade. The piece notes Duke’s potential Rose Bowl bid if undefeated, reflecting pride in the state and media attention for regional programs. It also includes commentary on appendicitis dangers and public education gaps.
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North Carolina
Duke University
Tennessee Eleven
Durham
Alabama
Georgia
Georgia University
Georgia Tech
Blue Devils
Tennessee
Wallace Wade
Duke
The Increasing Toll of Appendicitis
A Tulane professor told the American College of Surgeons in Chicago that mortality from appendicitis is 50 percent higher today than fifteen years ago and still rising. The Asheville Citizen warns against delaying treatment and cautions against self treatment with laxatives when abdominal pain occurs.
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Oschner
Chicago
America
Ochsner
Tulane University
American College of Surgeons
Asheville
The Future Depends on Industry in a Quiet Revolution
The piece argues the United States is entering a shift in ideas and power but not yet a full political or economic revolution. It notes the old boom psychology and fatalism are gone, yet decisive change hinges on how owners of production and distribution adapt to new rules.
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United States
Coolidge
Two Paths for NRA: Socialization or Fair Play Referee
Willis Thornton outlines two options for the NRA: complete socialization of industry under government control or acting as a referee to enforce fair play in competition. He asserts capitalists favor the referee role, but success hinges on their cooperation. otherwise a bloodless revolution may already be underway.
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Willis Thornton
Washington
NRA
Uncle Sam
Blue Eagle
NRA Rules and Industry Compliance in Washington
The piece argues industry must adapt to new federal NRA rules and warns that resisting adjustments, like closing plants or dodging NR codes, mirrors 1919 steel barons. It predicts harsher measures if NRA fails and endorses restricting machine guns to government or police-linked entities.
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Washington
NRA
China Adopts Period Use in Writing. Japan Lacks Full Stop
A brief note observes that China uses the period in writing while Japan has not yet adopted a full stop in the same way. It contrasts punctuation conventions between the two countries and hints at broader typographic differences.
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China
Japan
Londoner dies two minutes after predicting time
A London man died two minutes after the moment he had forecast for his death. The uncanny timing draws attention to his prophecy and the mystery surrounding his final hours.
Prohibition Repeal Sparks National Debate and Action
The nation appears to be pursuing repeal of prohibition with swift intensity. Public opinion shifts push lawmakers toward repeal measures as states consider changes to liquor laws and enforcement.
Philadelphia Bank Legacy Reveals Unclaimed Deposits
A Philadelphia bank that closed 287 years ago still held over $30,000 in unclaimed deposits. In contrast, banks that closed only since last March show millions still awaiting claim by customers.
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Philadelphia
Sti
New Deal Notes At A F L Convention And Jobs Hopes
Washington dispatch reports Frances Perkins praised by labor leaders at the A F L convention as Secretary Ickes faces the vast public works program. The piece notes 8000 seeking 500 jobs, proposals clogging review, and NRA staff cuts while labor education expands and DOJ job screening eases on liquor stances.
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White House
American Legion
Chicago
Navy Yard
NRA
C. C. C. Foresters
A. F. of L
Green
Workers’ Education Bureau
Department of Justice
Five Named as Likely Successors to Max Gardner
Five men were proposed as possible successors to former Governor C. Max Gardner as Democratic national chairman from North Carolina. The list includes J. C. Carr of Wilmington, Cameron Morrison of Charlotte, and Greensboro residents Julian S. Price Major L. P. McLendon and C. L. Shuping. McLendon has moved from Durham. A special executive committee meeting may be called to nominate a committeeman.
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Raleigh
C. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Greensboro
Gardner
J. Wallace Winborne
J. ©. Carr
Wilmington
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Julian 58. Price
L. P. McLendon
C. L. Shuping
McLendon
Durham
Winborne
Tabernacle Now House of Peace in Jonesboro
In Jonesboro Arkansas on October 16, church factions agreed to a joint eight member committee to settle the troubled Baptist Tabernacle. The plan eyes one side buying the church property while legal actions loom as Rev Dale Crowley remains jailed on a murder charge connected to janitor J W MacMurdo’s fatal wounding. The council waits an itemized statement of indebtedness as Joe Jeffers and others oppose Crowley over doctrinal preaching.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Dove of Peace
Baptist Tabernacle
Dale Crowley
Craighead County
Grand Jay
J. W. MacMurdo
Tabernacle
Grand Jury
MacMurdo
Crowley
Joe Jeffers
Florida
Hancock Lanier Differ Over Weed Agreement
Raleigh October 17. Congressman Frank Hancock says the tobacco marketing agreement is a sop to growers and a flop by the agricultural adjustment administration. J C Lanier of Greenville an official of the tobacco section says the program will raise prices for this year's crop by three to four cents per pound. Hancock argues growers won t reach 17 cents parity. Lanier urges informing farmers about Hancock s opposition to efforts for higher prices after a plan was turned down.
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Raleigh
Frank Hancock
North Carolina
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
J. C. Lanier
Greenville
Tobacco Section
Lanier
Hancock
World gold reserves in 1932 show US and France dominance
At the start of 1932 the globe contained just over 11 trillion dollars in gold. The United States held about 4 trillion dollars and France held about 2.6 trillion dollars.
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United States
France
France Adds Fitness Tests for Public Vehicle Drivers
Authorities require drivers of public service vehicles and motor trucks to undergo a physical examination. Private car drivers involved in accidents must also submit to an examination.
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France
Votes for Women Puzzle Answers and Clues
A mixed question page lists clues about women’s rights figures and related words. It references an ally in the U S A and includes vertical and horizontal puzzle entries with various definition clues and crosswords.
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