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January 12, 1939
The Skyland Post
West Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
New North Carolina Representative Carl T. Durham, a druggist from Chapel Hill, rivals veteran Rep. Robert L. Doughton of Laurel Springs as an early riser, arriving at his Washington office around 8 a.m., citing small-town habits.
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Carl Durham Early Riser At Washington
Washington. Jan. 6.-Representative Robert L. Doughton, of Laurel Springs, N. C., isn't the only early riser and early-to-the-office member of the North Carolina congressional delegation any more.
Doughton, who has made it a rule to be in his office by 7:30 a. m. since he first came to Congress 28 years ago, has a rival in Carl T. Durham, new representative from Chapel Hill, N. C.
Durham, a Chapel Hill druggist, is making a practice to be in his office by about 8 a. m.
"You see I am from a small town and am used to getting up early," he said.
Washington. Jan. 6.-Representative Robert L. Doughton, of Laurel Springs, N. C., isn't the only early riser and early-to-the-office member of the North Carolina congressional delegation any more.
Doughton, who has made it a rule to be in his office by 7:30 a. m. since he first came to Congress 28 years ago, has a rival in Carl T. Durham, new representative from Chapel Hill, N. C.
Durham, a Chapel Hill druggist, is making a practice to be in his office by about 8 a. m.
"You see I am from a small town and am used to getting up early," he said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Early Riser
Congressman
North Carolina
Washington Office
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert L. Doughton
Carl T. Durham
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Jan. 6.
Key Persons
Robert L. Doughton
Carl T. Durham
Event Details
Rep. Robert L. Doughton of Laurel Springs, N.C., known for arriving at his office by 7:30 a.m. for 28 years, now has a rival in new Rep. Carl T. Durham of Chapel Hill, N.C., a druggist who arrives around 8 a.m., attributing it to small-town habits.