North Carolina Weekly News Opens Raleigh Office
The North Carolina Weekly News, a new state wide tabloid, opens on the Sir Walter Hotel mezzanine in Raleigh with Carroll Wilson as editor publisher and M R Dunnagan as associate editor. Advertising manager W F George joins the team as offices expand to Greensboro Wilmington Charlotte and Asheville with plans for Winston Salem and other towns. A weekly letter from U S Senator Robert Reynolds will feature, and the paper aims for 50000 guaranteed circulation.
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Reports Show Poor Collections On ’32 Ad Valorem Taxes
Raleigh reports that less than half of the 15 cent ad valorem tax on 100 counties has been paid for 1932. Only $2,028,321.78 of $4,451,661 assessed has been paid. Five counties Burke Chatham Davidson Hertford and Tyrrell paid none. Treasurer Johnson cites banking holiday and county fund restrictions as causes. Halifax county paid $42,275.19 of $58,628 assessed.
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Tyrrell
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Halifax County
Rings Found On Dress After Plumbing Rummage
Mrs Callie Sweltzer of Los Angeles reported her four valuable diamond rings were discovered pinned to a dress after plumbers ripped out much of the home's plumbing in a search for the gems.
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Callie Sweltzer
Los Angeles
Radio Stars Take Up Cycling In Chandu Thrill er
Four radio stars of Chandu the Magician join a cycling fad between broadcasts. Margaret MacDonald Betty Webb Gayne Whitman Robert Bixby lead in new shorts while six new cast members join, including Lionel Belmore and Nigel de Brulier as noted stage and screen stars.
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Margaret MacDonald
Dorothy Regent
Betty Webb
Betty Lou Regent
Gayne Whitman
Robert Bixby
Bobby Regent
Lionel Belmore
Nigel de Brulier
Local Man Appeals Reckless Driving Case In Warrenton
In Warren County Court a jury found W. H. Northington guilty of reckless driving after a January 25 wreck with Mrs. F. R. Pegram. Northington will appeal claiming fatigue caused the crash. State witnesses said he slept. defense cited a low speed. Solicitor Daniels, Banzer, Overby prosecuted. Northington represented by John H. Jr. Notice of appeal to the next Superior Court term.
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Turkey limits foreign workers to select trades
Turkey enacts a new employment law restricting foreign workers to native janitors, gardeners, milkmen, waiters, grocers, chauffeurs, doctors, lawyers, chemists and musicians. The policy takes effect June 16 and raises questions why jazz players are classified as musicians.
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Mrs Pendleton Grizzard Hosts Friday Bridge Club
Mrs Pendleton Grizzard entertained the Friday afternoon bridge club at her Roanoke Avenue home. Four tables played Progressive contract with Mrs Tom Long winning high score and receiving silk hose. Flowers adorned the rooms and a five o'clock sweet course followed.
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Mesdames F. G. Jarman
T. W. M. Long
Frank Hawley
Howard Pruden
Hugh Camp
Julian Allsbrook
Carroll Wilson
Frank Kemp
Heath Lee
David Traynham
Sam Patterson
W. D. Dean
Cooper Grizzard
George Hayes
Page Taylor
Ashland
John Walker
Washington, D. C
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