Tobacco warehouses reopen under new grower rules
Tobacco warehouses in North Carolina reopen with new rules after Governor Ehringhaus proclaims a market shift. Growers sign acreage reductions of up to 30 percent for two years while domestic buyers pledge to purchase this year’s crop at about 17 cents per pound, aiming to curb excess supply and lift prices.
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Raleigh
Ehringhaus
S. Clay Williams
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
North Carolina
South Carolina
Central
Piedmont
Bus Law Sparks Dispute Over Student Transport
Controversy grows as parents within two miles of schools refuse bus service amid a State School Commission ruling that buses may not haul children this year. Critics insist it’s a cost measure, not law, while buses must run within a mile and a half of residences.
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State School Commission
Commission
Lambeth to Officiate at State Fair Parade
Walter Lambeth of Thomasville will serve as chief marshal for the State Fair parade in Raleigh on Monday afternoon October 9 opening day. Governor Ehringhaus and the three living former governors Cameron Morrison O Max Gardner and Angus W McLean will be honored guests on Governor's Day and American Legion Day Wednesday October 11 with their wives invited. A two day motorcade travels through eastern North Carolina this week to boost interest in the State Fair.
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Walter Lambeth
Thomasville
Raleigh
Ehringhaus
Cameron Morrison
O. Max Gardner
Angus W. McLean
Bank Employee Ends Life After Shortage Disclosure
John P. Cole a 45 year old former Page Trust Company employee from Chapel Hill died by suicide by inhaling gas in his home bathroom last week. He had worked in the Wake County Welfare Department relief office since August 1. Banking Commissioner Hood said an audit showed a $3800 shortage at the bank covered by bonding.
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John P. Cole
Chapel Hill
Page Trust Company
Wake County Welfare Department
Gurney P. Hood
State leaders pressed on liquor repeal vote and taxes
Officials face a questionnaire on repeal of the 18th Amendment and whether North Carolina should vote for or against repeal. The piece notes past similar drives and warns of political risk. The report also details widespread property valuation cuts in 1933 with Ashe County leading at a 63 percent revaluation and Dare County near no change.
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James W. Atkins
Gastonia
Santford Martin
Winston-Salem Journal
Alfred E. Smith
North Carolina
A. J. Maxwell
State Board of Assessment
Ashe County
Dare
Avery
Camden
Buncombe
Craven
Greene
Transylvania
Wilson
Currituck
McDowell
Catawba
Watauga
North Carolina Delinquent County Funds Hit $687 085 in Arrears
About 60 counties owe $687,085 in school building funds, with $515,028 in the special fund and $172,057 in the State Superintendent’s records. The special fund totals $17.5 million with $12,139,386.71 outstanding. repayments due December 15. The State Literary Fund stands at $1,513,995.89 outstanding, with $172,000 delinquent and payments due February 10. Watauga County owes $19,137 in arrears to both funds.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
A. T. Allen
General Assembly
State Department of Education
Watauga County
Funds Allotted for Operation of Schools
Raleigh allocates 2,453,552.78 for non salary school operation for the coming year. General control, instructional supplies, operation of plant and auxiliary agencies totals broken down with large reductions from last year. Watauga County receives 13,011.50 for non salary objects across general control, instructional supplies, operation of plant and auxiliary agencies.
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Raleigh
Leroy Martin
State School Commission
Martin
Watauga County
Third Guernsey Cattle Show Planned in Morganton
The third cattle show by Guernsey breeders of Burke County is planned for this fall in Morganton. Committees have been appointed by the breeders to arrange the show.
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Guernsey
Burke County
Morganton
Prize campaign offers $1,000 a year for life in American Weekly
The American Weekly invites readers to compete for a grand prize of 1000 dollars annually for life plus nine other awards. Details will appear next Sunday in the Baltimore American.
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Life
American Weekly
Baltimore American
Inflation Debate Drives Washington Action in 1930s Era
The article surveys White House efforts to speed inflation through easing bank credits and public works. It notes pressure from Senators Pittman Harrison and Thomas to expand money supply, remonetize silver, or print more money, while banks worry about good borrowers and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation offers loans to sustain payrolls.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Public
Manifold Public Works Money Plans Blur Economic Focus
The discussion centers on using new government bonds and funds for public works and home building, including slum clearance loans in New York. Advocates argue construction drives employment and acts as capital expenditure, with inflationary effects. Proposals include enhanced farm and home mortgage relief and local mortgage companies financed by the RFC to spur new construction and easier loans.
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Uncle Sam
New York
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Bank
Home Economics Club Reorganizes At Appalachian State Teachers College
The Lily Dale Home Economics Club met Thursday for reorganization and officer elections. Miss Dale gave the welcome address. New officers are President Helen Abernathy Vice President Leota Greene Secretary Mary Faye Dellinger and Treasurer Evelyn Caudle.
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Lily Dale Home Economics Club
Appalachian State Teachers College
Miss Dale
Helen Abernathy
Leota Greene
Mary Faye Dellinger
Evelyn Caudle
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Marsh
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Apex
Albemarle
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Hamlet
Liberty
Raeford
Ramseur
Siler City
Troy
Zebulon
Champ
Lieut. Falconi
Italy
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Chicago
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Haywood
Supreme Court Library
Sons of the Revolution
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Express
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Fitzsim
Nacer
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