Priest Accuses Louisiana Plantations of DP Exploitation
In Southern Pines Rev. J Stanly Ormsby of New York charged Louisiana sugar cane plantations with exploiting displaced persons by housing them in substandard homes and paying about two dollars eighty to two ninety a day for four days work weekly. He warned of moving 125 DPs to North Carolina. Monsegnor William J Caste denied neglect of food and said planters have tried to improve conditions.
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Southern Pines
N. C
Louisiana
J.stanly Ormsby
New York
Displaced Persons Commission Fund
Catholic Welfare Council
World Relief Services
Displaced ‘Services Commission
Ormsby
North Carolina
New Orleans
Msgr
William J. Caste
DP Resettlement Bureau
Monseignor Castel
Folsom Plan Seeks $80 Million Road-Building Boost
Governor James E. Folsom proposes an $80 million road program with counties set to receive about $500 million over four years. Highway Director Ward MacFarland notes each county would get roughly $820,000. The plan uses revenue bonds funded by a one cent gas tax, avoiding general state obligation. Bonds would total $20 million annually for four years, with about $4.5 million yearly gas tax revenue.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Ward-MacFarland
McFarland
Housing Provisions Include Free Plots And Livestock Encouragement
The report notes housing and garden plots are provided at no charge, with DP families housed during harvest season at $4.50 per day. It mentions furnished housing and garden plots, plus encouragement for families to keep chickens and livestock as part of the arrangement.
Economy Drive Shows GOP Seeks Democratic Help
Senate Republicans push for an economy drive to curb Truman spending. Taft says a GOP majority needs Democratic support to trim costs, citing a $2.4 billion labor security measure cut by 36 Republicans and 8 Democrats. Byrd backs consolidating appropriations into a single bill while Hoover commission plans await action.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Senate
Truman
Taft
Ohio
Senate Appropriations Committee
McKellar
D-Tenn
Appropriations’ Committee
Byrd
D-Va
House
Congress
I.va
GOP
Appropriations
Special Commission
Hoover
Discontented Cow Stumps Ohio Dairy Experts
Ohio State University dairy researchers and the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station faced a behavioral puzzle from a farm wife about a cow that eats and drinks well yet bawls constantly. One scientist quipped the cow may simply be in the mood.
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Ohio State University
Ohio Agricultural Experiment — Station
Ohio
Lashes That Are Long Lovely
Lash care guide urges daily five minute routine to improve length and vitality. Warm and cold eye baths stimulate blood flow while mineral oil nourishes lash roots. Darkening mascara is recommended, with brown preferred. curler aids curl. If redness or scales occur, boric acid rinse and eye specialist if needed.
Field Day Set At County High
Morgan County High School plans a full day Friday with indoor and outdoor events. Indoor activities include spelling and typing contests, achievement tests, oratorical contests, and music tests. Mid morning Sadie Hawkins Day will welcome all visitors. Outdoor track events follow, with humorous contests after. The cafeteria becomes a lunch stand and Hartsville Chamber of Commerce may prize participants.
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Hartselle Chamber of Commerce
Morgan County High School
Prayer Meetings Ahead of Central Revival
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Central Methodist Church organizes several prayer meetings in local homes in preparation for the revival beginning at Central Church on May 8. Rev Allen W. Moore and Bill Mann will lead the revival, with good public interest and an invitation extended to all.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Central Methodist Church
Central Church
C. D. Patterson
Jackson St
Robert Nabors
Grant St
Wiley Owen
Johnston St
E. L. Thomas
Sherman St
Donald Branum
Prospect Dr
W. C. Self
Fourth Ave. E
Odie Cavnar
Sixth Ave. W
As. E. A. Bradley
Fifth Ave
Allen .W. Moore
Bill Mann
More Active Role By Women in Church Urged by Speaker
Dr. M. R Plaxico urged greater participation by women in church work at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church synod meeting in Rock Hill South Carolina. He spoke to about 200 delegates from nine states and noted his role as moderator elect of the church's General Synod. Mrs. E Gettys was elected editor of the church's publication and Mrs. L R Robinson of Due West held the post for a decade as the two-day session closed.
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Rock Hill
S. C
Women’s Synodical Mission Union
Associate Reform Presbyterian Church
M. R Plaxico
Plaxico
General Synod
Louisville
Plaxicé
E. Gettys
Doraville, Ga
L. R. Robinson
Due West
Birth of Jesus Revealed In Ancient Sands Narrative
Fragments describe a centuries old belief marking the birth of Jesus Christ amid desert sands. The text hints at guiding stars, humble surroundings, and reverent observance by early communities.
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Jesus Christ
Class Day Observed At Athens High School Program
Senior class at Athens High School held Class Day in the auditorium this morning. The program featured Bible reading and prayer by Verona Jolson, welcomes by Bobby Smith, class poem by Betty Butner, class history by Charles Crutcher, Who's Who 1949 by Oresta Bailey, class grumbler David Markowitz, prophecy Wayne Boyd, last will and testament Billy Rich Christopher, gifts by Helen Leonard, and the Alma Mater performed for the class and audience.
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Athens High School
Verona Jolson
Bobby Smith
Betty Butner
Charles Crutcher
Oresta Bailey
David Markowitz
Wayne Boyd
Billy Rich Christopher
Helen Leonard
Further Easing Of HCL Is Seen
Washington reporters summarize the White House briefing by Dr. Edwin G. Nourse and the Council of Economic Advisers. They forecast continued easing of the cost of living, noting the index remained 3.2 percent below the August 1948 peak and unemployment declining from February highs. Producers report lower output from December peak and prices continuing downward though not demoralized.
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Washington
Truman
Edwin G. Nourse
Council of Economic Advisors
Nourse
State Scientists Meet in Troy to Discuss Topics
Alabama Academy of Science opens a three day meeting in Troy with about 75 scientists presenting papers across fields from landslides to salamanders. E. D. Emigh of Montgomery is president with C A Basore as president elect. Attendees include Auburn University Alabama Polytechnic Institute and others.
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Troy
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Academy of Science
E. D. Emigh
Montgomery
C A
Basore
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
University of Alabama
Howard College
Troy State Teachers College
Columbia University
Birmingham Southern College
Jacksonville State Teachers
Public expects pork price declines amid beef price rise
The public was told to anticipate declines in pork prices while beef prices are likely to rise. The statement highlighted shifting food costs and their impact on household budgets.
Pair of Alarms Reported Fire At Two City Dwellings
Firefighters extinguished a boiler room blaze at Culver Cleaners 734 First Avenue East likely from wiring, causing minor damage. A second alarm at 323 1-2 Bank Street, home of Bush Kelly, involved a mattress fire attributed to a child playing with matches, with minimal damage.
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Culver Cleaners
First Avenue
Ral
Bank Street
Bush Kelly
Nere Aggin
Mice Taxed as Public Workers in Ancient Rome
Plagues of mice were so common in ancient Rome that mouse catchers were employed on the public payroll.
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Ancient
Rome
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