State to buy toll bridges and ferries in eastern North Carolina
Raleigh report notes the State Highway and Public Works Commission plans to purchase two privately owned toll bridges from Morehead City to Atlantic Beach and Wrightsville Beach, with potential buys including the Wright Memorial bridge and several eastern ferries. The move aims to free toll bridges, with further legislative action expected to take over related bonds and other toll facilities. Governor Ehringhaus attends multiple commencements and meets with officials amid ongoing state planning.
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Rural Electrification Committee Holds Preliminary Meeting
Several members of the Electrification Committee named to survey and report on rural electrification in the state met Governor Ehringhaus last week. The panel, aided by the State Relief Administration, will survey and report on extending power lines into rural areas on a commercial, paying basis to assist existing power companies.
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Woman's College of the State University At
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Eugene Brooks
State College
Raleigh
University At
Chapel Hill
Frank P. Graham
University
Brevis
Ehringhaus
Graham
State Relief Administration
Morrison to keynote Democratic State Convention in Raleigh
Former Governor Senator Cameron Morrison will headline the Democratic State Convention in Raleigh on June 21. With fewer entanglements than recent cycles he is expected to deliver a straight party speech, while recalling past campaigns and the party platform debates.
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Robert R. Reynolds
Cooley to Contest 4th District Seat in July Special
Governor Ehringhaus sets July 7 for a special election to fill the late E. W. Polls seat in North Carolina's Fourth District. Harold D. Cooley of Nashville, winner of the recent Democratic primary, seeks the unexpired term with Hobart Brantley of Spring Hope as Republican opponent.
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E. W. Poll
Harold D. Cooley
Nashville
Hobart Brantley
Spring Hope
Nash County
A. A. F. Seawell
Federal Revenue Collections Rise in North Carolina District
The North Carolina district reports May collections of 23 752 847 92 dollars up 3 617 260 09 from May 1933. For 11 months of the fiscal year, receipts total 232 698 413 06 dollars, up 45 680 1091 58 from the prior year. Collector Charles H Robertson notes the rise reflects higher tobacco product sales, especially cigarettes.
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Charles H. Robertson
Run-Off Set After June 2 Primary Narrowly Defeats Abernethy
In the June 30 run-off for North Carolina’s Third District the candidates are Graham A. Barden of New Bern and Luther Hamilton of Morehead City. Barden led with 8 124 votes to Hamilton’s 7 443, while C L Abernethy trailed with 6 461 and others remained, signaling a tight contest with New Bern favored unless voters shift.
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New Bern
Luther Hamilton
Morehead City
Hamilton
Barden
Tugwell May Address North Carolina Democrats in July
Rexford Tugwell, Roosevelt brain truster and agriculture aide, may be invited to speak at the Ashe ville meeting of the North Carolina Young Democratic Clubs around July 21. Mrs. May Evans, president, announces tentative plans. Also mentioned are candidates Doyle D. Alley for president, Thomas A. Banks, Norman Sheppard for that post. Ridings Appointed Solicitor Co. O. Ridings of Forest City was named by Governor Ehringhaus to fill the late term of J. Will Press Jr. after his elevation to district judge. Whitmire had opposed the governor in prior weeks.
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Mexico
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Roosevelt “Brain Truster
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Asheville
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Waynesville
Thomas A. Banks
Raleigh
Norman Sheppard
Smithfield
Ridings
Solicitor Co. O. Ridings
Forest City
R. L. Whitmire
Hendersonville
J. Will Press Jr
Michael Schenck
North Carolina Supreme Court
Whitmire
Kihringhaus
Free advice offered for builders of trench silos
College Station Raleigh NC farmers dairymen find trench silos useful per John A Arey dairy extension specialist at State College. Silage proves cheapest best cattle feed aiding profit in butterfat price conditions. Silage maintains milk flow in winter. supports cattle health. some cut grain use, others expand silo size with concrete lining. covers vary by weather conditions.
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College Station
Raleigh
N. C
John A. Arey
State College
Marcus Polo Revelations Spark Debate in American Weekly
Investigations in the American Weekly challenge Marcus Polo's reputation as a historian and liar. The June 17 issue promises deeper discussion, published as part of Baltimore Sunday distribution.
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Marcus Polo
American Weekly
Big
Baltimore Sunday
General Motors Cuts Chevrolet Prices Nationwide
Detroit announces June price reductions on all Chevrolet passenger cars and trucks. The lowest price now $465 for the six plus up to $50 cuts on many models. Master sedan down to $640 and other trims reduced. truck models also see cuts up to $50 to support national recovery efforts.
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Detroit
Mich
W. E. Holler
Chevrolet Motor Company
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