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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
3
Boone High School distributes a student participation constitution to patrons. It outlines a push to engage legislators amid fights over school funding in North Carolina. The piece urges readers to contact lawmakers, reject cuts, and defend eight months of schooling. It cites quotes from Danton and calls for action by citizens.
Washington observed the 28th wedding anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt. The president, after a Cabinet meeting and press conference, joined Mrs. Roosevelt at her home at 5 30 pm for a family tea. Guests numbered 150 as relatives arrived by train to join the celebration. floral gifts and roses highlighted the event including a rose bouquet from a past ceremony.
Representative Robert L. Doughton introduced a bill to replace the three cent stamp with a two cent rate, abolish two cent stamps on bank checks, and extend the gas tax for one year. He said the three cent rate fails to raise revenue and hampers letter writing while urging tax relief for state agencies. He plans to discuss the bill with President as proper time.
The clipping notes a check stamp and a return to two cents postage on letters, signaling a possible policy shift in mail rates. It highlights the ongoing discussion among postal authorities about affordable mail service.
Miss Blanche Reddick stays with grandmother Mrs. W H Mast while Mrs C D Taylor hosts a three table bridge session with candies. Naomi Johnson of Charleston S C visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs J M Shull. An old time square dance is held at Hughes cottage hosted by Mr and Mrs Dunkley. Dr R O Glenn of Washington DC visits family. Mrs Glenn remains. Frand others host gatherings with fruit courses for guests including Mrs Olsen Naomi Johnson and Miss Wilma Baird.
An advertisement touts Camels as made from finer and more expensive tobaccos than other popular brands. It claims milder taste due to superior leaf quality and asserts leaf tobacco experts recognize the difference in quality.
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