Capri Fishermen Challenge Rising Machine Age Competition
Hal Boyle reports on Cirro Galaso and his two sons who row tourists to the blue grotto at Grande Massina, facing new motor boats that threaten their traditional rowboat trade. They fear lost earnings and the loss of the intimate, scenic tour as engines replace oars.
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Grande Masina
Little Isle
Grotto Azzurra
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Antonio
Papa Galaso
Mount Vesuvio
Cham
Amilia
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Blue Grotto
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Champagne Cave
Donkey Ears
Methodists Sponsor Two Camps for Youth at Hendersonville
The Western North Carolina conference of the Methodist board of education will sponsor two camps for intermediate boys and girls at Camp Carlyle, Hendersonville, from June 1 to 8 and June 8 to 15. Rev. Carl H. King announced the plan and noted assemblies at Lake Junaluska for older groups with sessions June 24-29 and July 1-6.
Sunrise Easter observances across the nation attract crowds
Open air services gather at Fort Lincoln Heights Walter Reed hospital and council steps near the George Washington memorial. worhpers arrive by boat to Corpus Christi seawall while Gen Eisenhower speaks at Texas A and M college. Thousands attend sun rise pageants from Denison dam to Grand Canyon and Mount Davidson in San Francisco.
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Walter Reed Hospital
George Washington Memorial
Corpus Christi
Texas
Denison Dam
Texas City
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Texas A
M. College
College Station
Lawton
Okla
Wichita Mountains
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
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Mount Davidson
Francisco
Hollywood Bowl
Forest Lawn
Cali
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Riverside
Calif
Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods
Mint produced over a third of coins for foreign governments
About one third of the roughly 4 million coins minted by the United States last fiscal year were ordered by foreign governments. The report highlights demand from overseas authorities and the Mint's production capacity to meet it.
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United States
Paquette salesman charged with false pretense in Charlotte
Albert Paquette of Paquette printing and equipment company was arrested on charges of false pretense for allegedly obtaining 3500 from Wade F. Renfrow by falsely claiming a printing press was in good working condition. The warrant said the press could not be repaired due to worn parts. Virginia McNeil 16 and Frank Ware 30 were charged with fornication and adultery and bonded at 300 each. J H Hodge 30 was charged with beating a taxi fare and bonded 300. Otto Jackson 23 of Kings Mountain was charged with assault and obscene literature with bonds totaling 150.
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Paquette
Taylor Street
J. H. Hodge
South Hamilton Street
Otto Jackson
Kings Mountain
C J Floyd 76 Dies At Local Hospital
Christian Joshua Floyd 76 died at a local hospital at 10 30 this morning after a two day illness. Born in Friedburg he moved to High Point in 1909 where he worked for the Tomlinson firm until retirement four years ago. Survived by his wife Emma and four daughters and three sons. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Body to be returned to High Point from Voglier s funeral home in Winston Salem later today for services at 801 Granby Street residence.
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John
Susan Fishel Floyd
Emma Fishel
High Point
Tomlinson
Granby Street
Wm. A. Carter Dies At 63 In Thomasville
William A. Carter 63 of 204 Emma Street died at Thomasville city memorial hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are planned at Ritchfork church on Sunday afternoon. burial details and times to be announced. Born May 16 1883 in Davie County he lived in Thomasville 40 years and worked for Thomasville Furniture Company. Surviving: widow Jeanetta Bryant four daughters Mrs Ralph Everhart Mrs A J Hill Mrs Floyd Wray Mrs William Monce nine grandchildren.
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City Memorial Hospital
Ritchfork Church
Green Funeral Home
Davie County
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Eliza Jane Jarvis Carter
Thomasville Furniture Company
Jeanetta Bryant
Ralph Everhart
A. J. Hill
Floyd Wray
William Monce
Army
Texas
Army to Create Independent Judicial Department for Courts Martial
A committee recommends a standalone army judicial department with qualified judges and defense counsel. Proposals include enlisted members on courts, a fixed punishment table, rape penalties tied to civil law, public trials, and equal witness rights for defense.
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Eral
Fremont man drowns near Goldsboro in auto crash
Bill Hayes of Fremont was found drowned after his car left the Mount Olive highway and plunged into a flooded sandpit two miles south of Goldsboro. Deputy Sheriff R W Percise said the accident occurred about 1 30 p m and Hayes was alone in the submerged vehicle. The body was recovered about 9 30 p m.
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Bill Hayes
Ofremont
Mount Olive
R. W. Percise
Hayes
Stocks Show Improvement as Opening Trade Moves Strong
In New York on April 20 several leading stocks advanced in early dealings with gains for North American, Electric Power and Light, U S Steel, Union Carbide, Public Service of New Jersey, Westinghouse, International Harvester, Loew’s, Packard and Standard Oil New Jersey. Consolated Edison, Sears Roebuck and Republic Steel lagged.
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North American
Electric Power and Light
U.S. Steel
Union Carbite
Public Service of N. J
Westinghouse International Harvester
Loew's Packard
Standard Oil
N.J
Edison
Sears Roebuck
Republic Steel
Soviet Five Year Plan Aims to Rebuild War Ravaged Regions
The article notes Russia’s five year plan to rehabilitate war torn areas, restore industry and agriculture, and then surpass pre war levels. It highlights prioritizing heavy industry and infrastructure with coal from Poland aiding the effort.
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Nikolai Voznesensky
Russia
State Planning Commission
Poland
Americans Lose Changchun to Communist Forces After Five Days
The Changchun capital fell to Communist forces after five days of fighting. A government spokesman cited the occupation, with seven Americans and 100 Chinese officials sent to take over the city once Russians departed. Marshall's HQ requested permission for the seven Americans to leave. The group included two soldiers and five reporters. No word on their safety. no radio contact since Thursday evening.
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Marshall
Ore
Tom Masterson
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Chicago Daily News
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New York Times
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Changchung
China
Nanking
Cleveland Terminal Tower Tops U.S. Outside York City
The Terminal Tower in Cleveland rises 52 stories and 708 feet, making it the tallest building in the United States outside York City.
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United States
York City
Terminal Tower
Cleveland
End-play helps South to a grand slam in bridge deal
In a four diamond slam after overbidding, South escapes a dangerous contract with precise play. East tries to mislead by a heart eight but South wins with the heart queen and then cashes all trumps. East is squeezed, and the defense unravels as South maintains key entries and squeezes out the last tricks.
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South
East
West
Jack
Silver Threads Among The Gold In New York
A Brooklyn mother and daughter will celebrate their golden and Silver wedding anniversaries tomorrow. Mr and Mrs William Webse were married in New York on April 21 1896 and 25 years later their daughter Irene married George Smitt in Brooklyn. Mount Vesuvius near Naples has been active since December 16 1631, when it erupted and killed about 18000 people.
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Brooklyn
William Webse
Irene
George Smitt
Mount Vesuvius
Naples
Italy
Employment In North Carolina On Increase
RALeIGH April 20 RALEIGH April 20 R. Mayne Albright state director of the U S employment service today reported a two per cent overall increase in employment in North Carolina industry since January 15 and said there were prospects of another three per cent by May 15 A survey of 427 key industrial plants showed employment totalled 133 282 on March 15 up from 130 688 on Jan 15 These firms would need 5 000 more workers by May 15 across construction textiles manufacturing and iron and steel The Wilmington area saw a 24 per cent drop in employment from 11 reporting firms during the two months ending March The expert said fuller production will boost hiring and prosperity in the state.
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R. Mayne Albright
U. S. Employment Service
North Carolina
Albright
Wilmington
LULL Inevitable Shutdown Rumor Hits Steel
A fragment suggests an impending, widespread shutdown of US steel making operations. No confirmed details on scope or timeline are provided.
Labor leaders hold talks on soft coal strike with Truman
John L. Lewis and Secretary Schwellenbach spoke with President Truman for about 15 minutes. The White House reported no conclusive result. A resumption of joint conferences with mine operators could not be arranged before Tuesday at the earliest.
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Schwellenbach
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White House
Ezra van
Labor Dispute Persists as Steel and Auto Plants Sit Idle
Rotary of Labor Schwellenbach presses for separate meetings with operators and UMW president John L. Lewis as talks stall. A nationwide strike flares at Westinghouse Electric plants with 75,000 CIO electricians idling 12 states since January 15. overall idle workers hold at about 740,000.
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John L. Lewis
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CIO
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Progress Yes
New York Bans Childless Lease Clauses
Governor Dewey signs a bill making it a misdemeanor for landlords to require tenants to remain childless during leases. The measure, introduced by Assemblyman Lewis Olliffee, targets discriminatory lease clauses in Albany. The text notes a broader historical note on conscription from Anglo-Saxon England to Napoleon.
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N. Y
Thomas F. Dewey
Lewis D Olliffee
Brooklyn Republican
England
CROSSWORD Puzzle Answers From Horizon Section
The page presents a two labeled crossword by Eugene Sheffer with across and down clues. It lists numbered entries such as applaud with hands and valued terms, along with various short definitions and references to yesterday’s puzzle solution.
Classic quips on glory love and witches
The lines span writers from antiquity to Shakespeare and Shakespearean drama. The author of The quote about the paths of glory leading to death is Thomas Gray. The springtime fancy line is by Omar Khayyam. The bubble and caldron line is from William Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Today Horoscope Birthday Guide From Sun Taurus Shift
The forecast notes a birth day reader with strong will facing obstacles and influence by flattery. It warns of morning quarrels and razor or knife handling, then favors routine tasks by eight, with a critical mood at ten ten, and a Taurus sun entry at noon.
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Inspiration to Increase Your Income Gains Momentum
A motivational note urges strong drive to boost earnings now. It highlights practical steps and mindset shifts to accelerate financial growth and seize opportunities. Readers are encouraged to take decisive action toward higher income paths.
Hints on Etiquette: Bridesmaids Pay for Their Dresses
Bridesmaids pay for their own dresses while the bride or her family covers the flowers. The guidance reflects common wedding customs and expectations for participants.
Horoscope for Sunday Birthday Influence in Arts
A Sunday birthday star is hopeful and easily swayed by others. Seek refined culture and possible success in the arts. Caution in choosing a life partner. later the Moon enters Capricorn at 3 27 pm and at 5 54 pm aspects favor dealing with the government.
Words of Wisdom and Colonial Settlement Reference
Words of Wisdom attributed to Thomas Drummhdnd contrasts property duties with rights while a test answers key lists Thomas Gray Alfred Lord Tennyson and Shakespeare from Macbeth. The item notes Ilkes-Barre Pennsylvania was settled in 1769 by New Englanders and named by them and Col Isaac Barre who supported colonists in Parliament.
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Thomas Drummhdnd
Thomas Gray
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Shakespeare
Macbeth
Ilkes-Barre, Pa
Isaac Barre
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