Through Capital Keyholes in North Carolina Politics
State Auditor Baxter Durham remains not a CPA, fueling talk of George Adams challenging him in 1936. Others eye future governorships, including Charles M. Johnson for 1940, while weddings and political rumors mix with cautious prediction and quiet appointments in Raleigh.
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Ers
Baxter Durham
Raleigh
Democratic Executive Committee
George Adams
Local Government Commission
Mr. Durham
Adams
GC. P. A
Durham
North Carolina
Charles M. Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
Drys target Raleigh liquor law reform as legislature looms
Raleigh observers say the drys sense a political trap as calls grow for revising liquor laws. Dale Burgess, who led repeal efforts last year, urges funds to keep North Carolina parched in the next session. Critics note a shift toward elective Revenue Commissioner and warn lawmakers could control patronage.
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John Barleycorn
Raleigh
Dale K. Burgess
North Carolina
Revenue Department
Senator Hill's Governor Bid Rumor Spurs Durham Talk
Capitol Hill disputes the chatter that Durham State Senator John Sprunt Hill will run for governor in 1936. Friends say his aim is legislative service, yet some whisper he might oppose Lieutenant Governor A H Graham to split support in Durham Orange and nearby counties.
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Richard T. Fountain
Ehringhaus
J. W. Bailey
Bailey
Mr. Fountain
Fountain
Capitol Hill
John Sprunt Hill
Durham
Hill
A. H. Graham
Graham
Orange
Senator Hill
Governor Ehringhaus Delays Appointments Stir Politics
Raleigh observers say Governor Ehringhaus delays filling APPOINTMENTS to aid political allies. He acted swiftly to replace Justice Walter Adams and to settle obligations before Justice Michael Schenck joined the Supreme Court. He again delayed the Industrial Commission vacancy after Matt H. Allen resigned.
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Ehringhaus
Walter Adams
Michael Schenck
Supreme Court
Industrial Commission
Matt H. Allen
North Carolina Constitution Fight Splits Administration Camp
The struggle over a revised constitution pits administration stalwarts against anti administration factions led by figures such as Attorney General Dennis G Brummitt and R T Fountain. Observers warn political prejudice could shape NC's constitutional future. Silent campaigning looms for Lieutenant Governor races as State Senators Geo McNeill and W G Clark build campaigns and networks ahead of primary day.
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North Carolina
Dennis G. Brummitt
R. T. Fountain
Geo. McNeill
Cumberland
W. G. Clark
Edgecombe
Not Worried About Age for U S Senate Bid
Rush Holt, 29, West Virginia candidate for the Senate says he is not worried about being seated if elected. The Constitution sets 30 as the minimum age for Senators and the Senate has the sole right to judge qualifications.
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Washington
Rush Holt
West Virginia
U. S
Senate
In Tentions Spark A Lively Battle To Sue
If they hold to their present intentions a lively battle will ensue with heightened tensions and potential clashes as parties brace for a tense confrontation.
Mrs Cleaton Hosts Bridge Party With Floral Decor
Mrs. R. E. Cleaton Jr entertained a Thursday afternoon bridge party with zinnias verbena and lupins as decorations. Mrs. Fletcher Dickens won the high score and received cards. A five o'clock salad course was served with Mrs. George Hayes assisting. Attendees included Mesdames Jack Young Tom White J H Vries W H Babbock Fletcher Dickens William Batton Carl Hales Edward Hales Eugene Kimball Frank Nash William Medlin Paul Reid Ralph Knight and guest Miss McGlewhorn.
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R. E. Cleaton, Jr
Zinnias
Verbena
Lupins
Fletcher Dickens
George Hayes
Mesdames
Jack Young
Tom White
J. H. Vries
The Magic Mirror Religious Play At Baptist Church
The G. A. Girls of the Baptist church presented The Magic Mirror a one act religious play at the church Sunday night with Miss Lucretia Jones directing. The program included Scriptural Reading by Will Williams Solo by Bobbie Jones prayer by E C Bobbitt and cast members Martha Cutchin Dorthy Farmer Jane Johnston Dorthy Johnston Christine Evett Rebie Pegram Margaret Pegram Maxine Threewitts Marlyn Newsome Annie Farmer.
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Littleton
The
Magic Mirror
G. A. Girls of the Baptist Church
Lucretia Jones
Will Williams
Bobbie Jones
E. C. Bobbitt
Martha Cutchin
Dorthy Farmer
Jane and
Dorthy Johnston
Christine Evett
Rebie
Margaret Pegram
Maxine Threewitts
Marlyn Newsome
Annie Farmer
Lederer Leads Peace Movement In Los Angeles
Francis Lederer, famed Hessian soldier in The Pursuit of Happiness, heads an antiwar movement and runs peace offices in downtown Los Angeles.
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Francis Lederer
Paramount
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Bess Hinton Silver
State Auditor
Releigh
New York
Mildred Smith
Wilbur
Wash
McClelland Barclay
Mrs. Cleaton
Jacob C. Shearin
Roanoke Rapids
Baptist Church
Roses
E. D. Harbour
Hodges
Elgin Watches
Nash
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