Governor touts port terminal plan with broad business support
In Smithfield Governor Morrison urged backing for a port terminal bond plan citing the General Assembly led investigation and a unanimous fourteen month report. He named the nine member commission including W. A. Hart and J. Y. Joyner plus over two hundred chambers and firms endorsing the project amid a broader business consensus.
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Tevise
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State Press Association
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W. A. Hart
Tarboro
BR. M. Miller
Charlotte
A. M. Seales
Greenshore
C. S. Wallace
Morehead City
J. Y. Joyner
D. D. Carroll
University School of Commerce
Joe Urion
KE. H. Bellamy
Charles Waddell
Navy Day observance marks third annual American tribute
Washington Oct 24 More than million Americans nationwide will join Navy Day activities on Monday Oct 27. Parades lectures and services will honor American naval heroes and promote Navy value in peace and war with involvement from Navy League American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and other civic groups. The observance began in 1922 to highlight the Navy's role in national life.
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United States
Navy League
SS Navy
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chambers of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis
Daughters of the
Senator Heflin to Speak at Wilson High School
Alabama Senator Heflin a noted national figure will address a Wilson high school auditorium gathering late next month. Sponsored by city schools a large crowd is expected to hear the longtime political leader.
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Alabama
Senator Heflin
Wilson
New York Cotton Close and Governor's Address in North Carolina
New York cotton futures closed steady with October at 22.00 and December 22.50 to 22.56. Spot middling 23.85. A Johnston county courthouse crowd heard the Governor defend terminal construction to lower state transport costs, arguing against railroad monopoly while praising his logic and persuasion. He planned speeches in Webhed and Goldsboro, with further stops next week.
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New York
Wen
North Carolina
Johnston County
Webhed
Goldsbor
Churches urged to join drive against drug evil worldwide
The Federal Council of Churches appeals for American church support for the American plan to suppress opium worldwide ahead of the Geneva International Opium Conference. Bishop Charles H. Brent will present petitions backing total extirpation of opium plants except for medical needs.
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Federal Council of Churches
Charles H. Brent
Coolidge
Congress
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League of Nations
Stephen G. Porter
League Commission
Clemson Students Suspended After Five Day Walkout
Columbia South Carolina October 24 AP about one hundred Clemson College students were suspended today after a five day committee investigation into last week's student walkout. No other details were provided.
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Clemson College
Davis Predicts Democratic Victory in Election
J W Davis returned from a Middle Western campaign tour and stated Democrats will win the presidential race. He claimed voters reject GOP corruption and maladministration and that the national ticket and Congress are assured, with more than 266 votes for the president.
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New York
J. W. Davis
Davis
Congress
Florida Plans Second Exposition in Madison Square Garden
Florida boosters meeting in Orlando decide to stage a second big exposition in Madison Square Garden this season. Dates were tentatively set for February 14 to 20 with the Florida Development Board underwriting the rental. Circus magnate John Ringling is mentioned among the participants.
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Gotham Garden
John Ringling
Stage fair organizers elect honorary president and officers
The text notes someone served as stage manager at the last fair and was made honorary president of the permanent organization. Governor Cary A. Hardee and John W. Martin, Democrat nominee for governor, were named vice presidents. W. G. Broken of Tampa became permanent active president and P. T. Streicher of Tampa was chosen secretary.
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John W. Martin
Henesty
W. G. Broken
Tampa
P. T. Streicher
New World's Record Set at Charlotte Speedway
Bennett Hill of New York set a new world record at Charlotte speedway with a 3.35 second lap at 126.4 mph. The previous record was held by Eunice Ansterburg, who was killed last week.
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Bennett Hill
New York
Charlotte Speedway
Eunice Ansterburg
Double Wedding Ends Cross-Country Hike in Nashville
Ruth Thomas and Anna January two Dallas bikers halted a notional transcontinental trip after a five hour bus ride to Nashville. They wed two Cumberland University law students Louis Rathrops and Martin Rubin in a joint ceremony performed by Squire Jim Allen. The couples plan to settle down while the men resume law studies.
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Tenn
Ruth Thomas
Anna
Dallas
Texas
Cumberland University
Louis Rathrops
Martin Rubin
Uret
Rhia Clea
Squire Jim
Allen
Rathrops
January
Robin
Thomas
Cumberland
Nationally Coordinated Free Employment Service Proposed
The Russell Sage Foundation urges a nationwide public employment service operated by states with federal and local cooperation. The 600 page study covers methods, needs and agencies from over 70 cities in the United States and Canada. The full report will be sent to President Coolidge and state governors. The study notes unemployment has become a persistent, widespread issue across communities.
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New York
Russell Sage Foundation
United States
Canada
Coolidge
Foundation
Dula Suit Attracts Considerable Interest
Durham report says Dr Alfred Lala of Lenoir sues the North Carolina Optometrical Society and ten members for 25000 damages. Plaintiff alleges character and credit damage from his ejection from the society and claims he was denied a hearing after being dismissed in Greenville South Carolina last summer for alleged unethical advertising.
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Alfred Lala
Lenoir
N. C. Optometrical Society
N. Rosenstein
Denoir
Shenandoah Heads For Her Home Berth
The dirigible Shenandoah en route to Lakehurst New Jersey passed over Hot Springs at 7 05 tonight as it neared its home berth in the area.
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Shenandoah
McLean Addresses Vast Audience in North Carolina Campaign
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful A. W. McLean spoke for about ninety minutes to almost one hundred listeners at the High last night. He urged ballot participation and woman suffrage support, praised Aycock era education gains, and critiqued the Republican rival for lack of achievements both locally and nationally.
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North Carolina
Mr. McLean
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America
Charles B. Aycock
North Carolin
Gofterner
Washington
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