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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
7
Governor Gardner promotes locating a Home Loan Bank and an Agricultural Credit Corporation in North Carolina. He chairs committees with legislators and business leaders to press Federal support, aiming to relieve mortgage pressure and expand agricultural financing across the state.
Hearings by Kiwanis President start late August through September on major gas and telephone companies in North Carolina. The Carolina Telephone and Co Durham Public Service Co Southern Public Utilities and Tidewater Power slated to appear. Commission aims to cut rates amid hard times while telegraph rates remain favorable. Wallace Winborne widely expected to be named State Democratic Committee chairman. Reynolds supports any chairman chosen by Ehringhaus. Campaign soap promotion by Young Democratic Clubs to aid ticket and fund unemployment relief. Governor Gardner voices optimism about the idea.
The compensation hearing on premium rate increases, led by Insurance Commissioner Dan C. Boney, was postponed to August 31. Employers and the Industrial Commission argue rates are high enough based on three years of experience and that insurers seek to recoup losses from mortgage and investment activities.
Gastonia wins the North Carolina American Legion junior championship 15 to 8 over Durham in Gastonia before about 5,000 fans. Gastonia pitcher Holland Fischer shines late after Charlie Gardner falters in the first inning. Ferrell collects a triple for Durham. Gastonia’s Lewis hits two triples and drives in four. State Adjutant J. M. Caldwell attends as both teams receive play certificates. Gastonia earns regional bid to Columbia, SC.
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