Buckner Faces First North Carolina Execution Date
North Carolina set September 12 for the execution of Willis Buckner of Craven county for rape unless Gov. Gardner grants mercy. Buckner's appeal status is unclear with no record of a perfected appeal found. Other death row inmates include Ray Evans and four others with dates in October. several appeals have delayed prior executions.
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Craven County
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Duplin County
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Edgecombe
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Percy Miller
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Pender County
State's Prison
Trade records mark high July exports since 1920
American exports and imports in July reached the highest level since 1920 with exports totaling 401 million dollars, compared with 378 984 million in 1928, according to figures from the department of commerce.
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Department of Commerce
How to Secure Heir Status From a Rich Aunt Strategy
A concise guide discussing gaining prominence in an elderly benefactor’s will through charm and timing. It frames manipulating relations to achieve become chief heir, noting social maneuvering rather than legal action, and reflects on estate expectations.
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Kiwanis Hosts Ten Farmers at Raleigh Speaker Lunch
High Point Kiwanis club luncheon featured C A Sheffield from North Carolina State College outlining a state wide agricultural program. He cited low percentages of state crop production and urged focus on consumption aligned crops. Music by Mrs. Graham King accompanied by L L Stookey closed the event.
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Tate
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Graham King
Wake Forest
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Davidson County Superior Court Opens for September Term
The September term of Davidson County Superior Court starts Monday September 9 with Judge Walter E. Moore presiding. Twenty cases are set for the first three days and most are expected resolved that week. Notable actions include the State Corporation Commission against Bank of Thomasville and Bank of Denton and a claim by Casper A. Owen against Tallassee Power. The two week special term begins September 23 with Judge T. L. Johnson and forty four cases on the docket. A leading suit is J. P. Michael versus Arthur L. Leonard for 13000 damages over false arrest for turkey theft. Michael was previously acquitted of the larceny charge. The trial is scheduled for September 27.
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Tallassee Power Company
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U.N. C Alumni to Get Choice Football Seats
Chapel Hill September 6 Alumni of the University of North Carolina are receiving priority in ticket distribution for five home games at Kenan Stadium. Application cards have been mailed to about 13 000 alumni with reservations before public sale. The Tar Heels host Wake Forest Georgia V P U N C State and Virginia this season.
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University of North Carolina
Tar Heels
Kenan Stadium
Wake Forest
Georgia
N. C. State
Virginia
American Theater Opens September 16 With Movies
The American theater to reopen Monday afternoon September 16 with sound equipment and talking pictures. City Manager Knox announced the plan as council members, after refusing to lease the theater, arrange to operate the venue. The city may host road shows this winter at the municipal theater.
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Funeral Service Held for Mrs. L. P. Hedrick
Funeral services were conducted at Berk's Reformed church for Mrs. Lindsay P. Hedrick wife of Lindsay Hedrick who passed away at home in Silver Hill township after a long illness. Rev A O Leonard and Rev Roy Whisenhunt led the service in Lexington.
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Berk’s Reformed Church
Lindsay P. Hedrick
Lindsay Hedrick
Silver Hill Township
A. O. Leonard
Roy Whisenhunt
Beck's church service notes age and survivors
The obituary notes the deceased was 73. Survived by husband, a son Martin Hedrick of Cott Grove township, and daughter Miss Almeta Hedrick of Silver H township. Also seven grandchildren and three additional grandchildren.
Secret of Success Revealed in Bold Interview Claim
A financier questions a secretary about the man who called for an interview and seeks the secret of his life success. The exchange suggests curiosity over whether the caller is a journalist or a detective in this Tit-Bits snippet.
Official Bureau Weather Report Summary
Weather report lists daily highs and lows with values across several stations. Data appears with mixed characters and incomplete readings, showing temperatures around 86 to 92 degrees and lower values near 58 to 84, though the text is garbled and partial.
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