North Carolina Plans Federal Aid Fuel for Road Work
Raleigh reports that NC will spend about 9.2 million on highway construction from public works funds this year and hold roughly 6 million for 12 months more. Federal aid rules limit use to 50 percent on federal systems, at least 25 percent on secondary roads and 25 percent on municipal streets, with a 1 million annual cap on diversions.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Public Works Fund
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Congress
E. B. Jeffress
Geneva Assembly
State to Erect 85 Electric Signals at Railroad Crossings
The State highway division plans 85 electric flashing signals at dangerous railroad crossings. Projects will be funded by federal money and railroads at cost. Public works funds for roads amount to 262 000 dollars. Final data ready for federal submission. The next setting likely July 17 or 24 with ten projects awaiting approval—six in Mecklenburg including five in Charlotte and one each in Scotland Rowan Haywood and Transylvania counties.
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State Highway Division
Mecklenburg
Charlotte
Scotland
Rowan, Haywood
Transylvania
Reorganization of North Carolina Field Fire Crews
W. C. McCormick plans a field force overhaul to guard millions of acres. Crews of four with a foreman will operate at strategic points, building trails and fire lines while not fighting fires. They will carry pumps rakes and axes. motor equipment may be used where available. Lookout towers total 51 with about ten more planned. County wardens go full time to train and instruct crews in prevention and attack.
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North Carolina
W. C. McCormick
Tobacco growers receive funds for crop reduction in NC
North Carolina farmers have been paid 7 019 861 34 dollars in rental and benefit payments through May 31 for crop reduction in tobacco and cotton acreage. John B. Payne, A A A controller, reports to Administrator Chester C. Davis. Tobacco growers received 4 047 945 95, cotton 2 934 669 74, wheat 37 245 55.
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North Carolina
John B. Payne
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Chester C. Davis
State School Commission Allocates 22,860 Teachers Across Counties
The State School Commission assigns 22,860 public school teachers to 100 county and 67 city units for the coming year, including 16,348 white and 6,512 colored teachers with 65 white teaching principals and 19 colored teaching principals. Watauga County receives 126 teachers, 123 white and three colored, with 22 high school and 101 elementary among whites.
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The
State School Commission
Watauga County
North Carolina reports balanced budget after year of deficits
The 1932 33 fiscal year ended with revenues matching expenditures for North Carolina. Tax receipts fell short of estimates but overall revenue exceeded $21 million with non tax income over $1.5 million. Authorities cut appropriations by over $1 million and diverted $1 million from the highway fund to reach a balanced budget.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
Hgihway
Ehringhaus
Highway Fund
Dredge Morehead Channel Dredging Fund Allocation
The Public Works Administration announced 1 550 000 to the War Department for dredging and maintaining the Morehead City port channel with conditions for port terminal facilities and 425 000 for the terminals. Senator Bailey was informed. Luther Hamilton and Josephus Daniels led the effort with Governor support. Possible Republican challenger Harold D Cooley discussed for 1936 Senate race against Bailey.
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Public Works Administration
Washington
War Department
Morehead City
J. W. Bailey
Thad Page
Bailey
Raleigh
Luther Hamilton
Josephus Daniels
Hamilton
Carteret
Council of State
Political discussions on Senate nominees and school building use
The piece debates Fourth District Senate prospects with Cooley and Fountain factions and questions Bailey's hands‑off stance. It cites 1934 state guidance allowing local use of school buildings as community centers, noting local agencies must cover water and power costs.
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Senate
Cooley
Fountain
Bailey
Mr. Cooley
State School Commission
Barden Wins In Third District Congressional Primary
Graham A. Barden of New Bern led Luther Hamilton of Morehead City in the Second primary to succeed Congressman Charles L. Abernethy. The contest was one of the most hotly watched and generally of statewide interest, with Barden briefly ahead in the first primary as well.
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Graham A. Barden
New Bern
Luther Hamilton
Morehead City
Charles L. Abernethy
Barden
Hamilton
Representa
Garden and House Pattern 8225 Dress Design Cleared
Wear this frock at home or outdoors with shoulder extensions panel and clover pockets. Printed percale novelty seersucker plaid or gingham fabrics suit the design. Simple making with Step by Step Sewing Instructions. Sizes 24 36 38 40 42. size 38 requires 13 yds 35-inch material 12 yards contracting and 3 yards 114-inch bias binding.
Primary outcomes thinning field in North Carolina district
Stive Abernethy and others were eliminated as the second primary narrows the field. Luther Ferrell defeated Eaird L. Hine for the Forsyth Senate, while Uncle Joe Garibaldi exited Mecklenburg House contention. Carroll Weathers won Wake Senate over Ballentine, and William Y. Bicket defeated incumbent J C Little for Wake Franklin solicitor.
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Stive Abernethy
Hugh Dortch
Goldsboro
A. McL. Graham
Clinton
Joshua James
Hamilton
Morehead City
Luther Ferrell
Eaird L. Hine
Senate
Obituary for T Crit Norris Beloved Church Member Dies
T Crit Norris born December 24 1868 died May 12 1934 aged 65 years four months and 18 days joined Three Forks Baptist Church 1881 moved to Howard's Creek 1894 married Rebecca Ragan 1895. nine children born. widow and seven children survive. The church mourns but calls it his eternal gain. prayers go to wife children and grandchildren from MRS N L BARNES MISS VIRGINIA BROWN MISS ANNIE NORRIS Committee.
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T. Crit Norris
Three Forks Baptist Church
Howard's Creek Church
Rebecca Ragan
Brother Norris
N. L. Barnes
Virginia Brown
Annie Norris
Fertilizer profits rise with careful use in North Carolina
North Carolina farmers see solid returns from fertilizer use on cotton tobacco and truck crops. Experiments show per dollar invested yielding $2.04 to $4.41 on cotton and $133.67 profit from 800 pounds of a 4 8 6 mix at the Reidsville station. Experts urge soil testing crop rotation and proper application to avoid overreliance on fertilizers and erosion.
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North Carolina
Reidsville
Williams
Round Trip to Chicago for 17 85 From New World's Fair News
The E T W N C Motor Transportation Company advertises a round trip to Chicago for 17.85 with special excursion tariffs from connecting lines. It touts lowest fares in the South and weekend rates plus an all expense tour option. H. W. Wilcox is the local agent.
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B. T. & W. N. C. Motor Transportation Company
Chicago
E. T. & W. N. C. Motor Transportation Company
H. W. Wilcox
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M. R. Dunnagan
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Harold ‘'Pie
Traynor
Morehead Channel
Lindsay Warren
N. C
W. J. Brogden
Simmons
Richard T. Fountain
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
M. V. Barnhill
Rocky Mount
Coopey
J. Henry Highsmith
State Department of Public Instruction
LeRoy Martin
BY Patricia Dow
Patricia Dow Watauga
Democrat Pattern Dept
5Th Ave
Brooklyn, N. Y
Will Rogers
Frank M. Payne
General Agent Security Life and Trust Company
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Goodyear
Goodyear Speedway
Goodyear Pathfinder
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