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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

3

New Machinery of State Begins Its Grind in Capital

Raleigh relief followed the end of the longest North Carolina legislative session as new state departments form and police practices shift toward county aid. Tyre Taylor began duties as executive counsel while Tyre C. Taylor took office and Edward M. Gill became private secretary to Gov Gardner.

Raleigh Tyre Taylor M. R. Dunnagan N. C Commonwealth State Board of Equalization A. ES Allen Ledger Iy A. S. Brower E. B. Jeffress State Highway Commission Local Government Commission General Assembly Charles M. Johnson Ne State Banking Department Gurney P. Head Tyre C. Taylor Gardner Edward M. Gill Laurinburg Frank L. Dunlap Wadesboro Shelby

Democrats Renew Attack on Tariff Laws in 1982 Campaign

The Democrat party renewed its attack on the Smoot Hawley tariff while Republicans accused Democrats of lacking a constructive program for 1982. Rep Garner of Texas and Rep James Connolly criticized tariff policy as harmful to foreign trade, while Rep Tilson of Connecticut charged Democrats with preparing a platform denouncing Republicans and offering no concrete policy. The piece notes internal Democratic dissension and Raleigh’s ongoing political activity after adjournment.

United States Dr. Klein John Q. Tilson Connecticut Tariff Commission

Industrial Commission May Open New Branch in Piedmont

North Carolina officials discuss moving the Industrial Commission offices or opening a Piedmont branch to handle workmen's compensation cases. Over 23 months, 1,725 hearings were held, with 461 in 45 eastern counties and 1,264 in 55 western counties, including Granville Wake Harnett Hoke Cumberland and Robeson. Watauga County contributed fourteen hearings. Keep your money at home by buying goods made in North Carolina.

Raleigh N. C Industrial Commission Piedmont Granville Wake Harnett Hoke Cumberland Robeson North Carolina

Blind Evangelist Regains Light After Eye Operation

Philadelphia reports Rev. Robert Frazer 25, blind since birth, saw light for the first time today after Dr. G. H. Moore operated on one eye about two weeks ago. A second eye will later be removed. Frazer is an evangelist and previously Earl Musselman had a similar operation with success.

Philadelphia Robert Frazer G. H. Moore Mr. Frazer

Civitan Club to Elect Officers at Thursday Meeting

Boone Civitan Club will hold a regular business session at Valle Crucis School Thursday at 7:30 PM hosted by Rev. L. F. Kent. The gathering will include the election of new officers.

Boone Civitan Club Valie Crucis School

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Ward W. Randall Whitehall I11 Torbay Wheeling Pat Christian Tin & Metal Works Boone, N.C Earl Musselman Civitan Business Meeting Watauga County P. L Gen Coun Pub. Hlth Uty Boone N. Y American Legion Benefit OF Legion Band
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