Democrats Name Schenck to State Ticket at Raleigh Meeting
Twenty odd members and proxies of the State Democratic Executive Committee met in Raleigh and placed Associate Justice Michael Schenck of Hendersonville on the ticket to replace the late Justice W J Adams. Major L P McLendon chaired the motion to add Schenck’s name, and the group eyed a June 21 state convention keynote speaker, with options including Clyde R Hoey and Cameron Morrison.
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Raleigh
N. C
Democratic Executive Committee
Michael Schenck
Hendersonville
W. J. Adams
Justice Schenck
Ehringhaus
Justice Adams
L. P. Mc
Major McLendon
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Debate over franchise tax relief and New York plan contrasts
The article contrasts a plan favoring larger corporations with a proposal from Mr. Brummitt for a New York style relief. Mr. Maxwell argues adoption would cut North Carolina revenue and shift tax burden to sales and property. A state study on rural electrification begins in Raleigh with Governor Ehringhaus endorsing federal relief funds. May sales tax revenue rose sharply, driving eleven month collections to about 19.8 million, led by the sales and beer taxes, while income tax dipped slightly.
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Mr. Maxwell
Mr. Brummitt
North Carolina
Maxwell
Ehringhaus
Raleigh
Thomas O'Berry
Andy
A. J. Maxwell
Statewide fishing season and education funds update
Federal funds totaling 500000 allocated for state education had 476835 disbursed to teachers by Saturday with 23000 to be released Monday. Teachers expect full last month salaries by midweek from federal and state funds. Open fishing season begins Monday June 11 with resident and non resident licenses set at various rates. Residents may fish county without license except in about twenty counties with local licenses. State licenses cost 210 for residents and 510 for non residents, with daily options available.
Editorial urges NC voters to judge Charles M. Johnson by merit
The State Port Pilot of Southport argues that regional living patterns among constitutional officers should not dictate qualification. It praises Charles M. Johnson as the best man for the job, urging voters to consider merit over whether he lives east or west in North Carolina.
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State Port Pilot
Southport
Charles Johnson
Gerel
North Carolina
Charles M. Johnson
Taxation Debate Shifts to Daily Newspaper Controversy
Attorney General Brummitt and Commissioner of Revenue Maxwell move from a constitutional argument to a daily newspaper clash over income and franchise taxes. Brummitt argues for state tax policy while Maxwell defends revenue measures amid press critique.
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Brummitt
Maxwell
Real Estate Group Takes Hands Off Local Tax Issue
Alphonsus Cobb president of the North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards says the group will take no part in local school supplement elections for teacher salaries and the ninth month. The association opposes statewide levies on real estate but leaves local decisions to communities and local votes.
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North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards
Alphonsus Cobb
Durham
Cobb
McCormick Tours Counties on Fire Control Initiative
W. M. McCormick the newly appointed assistant State forester in charge of forest fire control has conducted a tour of inspection of counties cooperating in fire suppression. He also visited counties planning to join the 33 with a cooperative effort starting July 1, where the state matches federal funds for fire control. Recent disastrous fires in the state prompted the review.
In Memory of Our Mother Tribute to a Pioneer Spirit
A long obituary tribute honors a mother whose nearly century of service shaped family and community. The piece highlights her devotion to home church school and civic life, her Christian virtues and pioneering spirit, and the enduring influence of her life on relatives and neighbors.
State employment offices report rise in job placements
The State unemployment offices placed 2,907 unemployed in the week ending May 26, up from 2,263 the prior week. Capus Waynick, State director, notes 2,112 new registrations, 1,381 reregistrations, and 2,071 renewals. Last week total unemployed on the lists reached 148,205 as the weekly trend climbs.
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Capus Waynick
Carolinians to Attend Road Meeting Delegates to Good Roads Convention named
Governor Ehringhaus appoints 70 prominent North Carolina citizens as delegates to the U S Good Roads Association convention in Fort Smith Arkansas June 11 13 headed by Col T L Kirkpatrick a longtime road advocate Read about sleep science in The American Weekly June 10 issue with The Baltimore Sunday American NOTICE North Carolina Watauga County parole petition for Lonnie Ward assault with deadly weapon conviction set for June 4 1934 filed with the Commissioner of Paroles M P Ward announces
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Ehringhaus
North Carolina
U. S. Good Roads Association
Fort Smith
Ark
Col
T. L. Kirkpatrick
Good Roads
American Weekly
Baltimore Sunday American
Newsboy
Watauga County
Lonnie Ward
Commissioner of Paroles
Watauga Superior Court
M. P. Ward
Endeavor Challenges Rainbow For American Gold Cup
On her way over to New York T. O. M. Sopwith's British cup challenger Endeavor will race the Rainbow, the American defender, stepping in where the Lipton effort left off to lift the American Gold Cup.
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New York
T. O. M. Sopwith
Thomas Lipton
Births and Visits Highlight Zionville Community
A series of social notes records a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ray Hodge, plus returns and visits by locals. Lee Potter comes home from Detroit, Tom Reese visits from West Virginia, and families gather with the Greers and others. A son is born to Mr and Mrs Archie Mode, and several residents travel to Louisville and Camp Swannanoa with friends and relatives.
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Ray Hodge
Lee Potter
Detroit
Mich
Tom Reese
West Virginia
Tom Wilson
Dana Farthing
E. G. Greer
Archie Mode
Don Bingham
Louisville
Earl Henkle
Dollie
Grant Younce
Elizabethton
Tenn
G. C. Greer
Ettie Younce
Shelton Penn Jr
Glenwood Greer
Worth Byers
Globe
Carolyn Greer
Swannanoa
Asheville
Annie Dougherty
Boone
N. T. Byers
W. S. Swift
A. Greer
I. C. Greer
W. S. Penn
Viria
Spencer Greer
Bristol
Helma Warner
Mountain City
Mary Queen of Scots feature in The American Weekly
A note promotes the June 10 issue featuring Edward Dulac’s painting Mary Queen of Scots in The American Weekly distributed with the Baltimore Sunday American. Readers are urged to buy from newsboys or newsdealers.
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Mary Queen of Scots
Edward Dulac
American Weekly
Baltimore Sunday American
Kyne Story Starts In This Issue Of The Democrat
A Peter B Kyne tale begins in this issue of The Democrat signaling absorbing interest for readers of all ages. The narrative promises engaging fiction with Kyne's familiar style and appeal.
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Peter B. Kyne
the Democrat
Outlaws of Eden Outlaws of Eden
A tale of two feuding families in Eden Valley California the Hensleys and Kershaws. Nate and Lorraine join against a common foe a sly investor using irrigation power and legal tricks while romance blossoms amid danger and gunplay.
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Hensleys
Kershaws
Eden Valley
California
Nate
Lorraine
Larry
Kershaw
Eden
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