Fire Hazard in North Carolina Central Prison Urges New Plant
Superintendent George Pou and Governor Gardner warn the Central Prison built in 1869 is a fire trap with pine interiors. They urge a modern, fireproof facility for 1000 inmates on a farm site, forecasting annual savings of at least 50 000 and payback in 12 to 15 years.
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Farm Ills Blamed On Dieting Habits
Chicago April 24. Secretary of agriculture Arthur M. Hyde told the Chicago Commercial club that widespread dieting by the public helps create farm product surplus. He said the farmer’s troubles stem from increased output and decreased market demand.
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National League Results With Weather Disruptions
Results show Philadelphia 16 Brooklyn 15 with rain and snow disruptions delaying Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Chicago Cleveland events. Detroit defeated St Louis 1 to 6 while St Louis edged Chicago 5 to 6. American league games include Philadelphia New York cold conditions and Boston Washington postponed in cold weather.
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Scores From Regional Games Show Mix of Wins and Losses
A terse rundown lists results across several matchups: Little Rock 9, Chattanooga 6. Mobile 12, Atlanta 4. New Orleans 5, Birmingham 7. Memphis against Nashville noted as cold. In the South Atlantic region Asheville 5, Augusta 1. Greenville 12, Macon 6. Charlotte 10, Columbia 4.
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High Point Students Enter North Carolina Music Contest
Nearly 120 high school students from High Point travel to Greensboro to compete in the 11th annual North Carolina College for Women music contest. Enrollees enter mixed chorus, glee clubs, quartets, and solos with Stookey guiding the group. The events will be broadcast live by WNBC from the college auditorium with a Friday night concert showcasing winners.
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Today's Games Across the Major Leagues
Baseball schedule lists games including New York at Boston Brooklyn at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburgh St Louis at Chicago Detroit at St Louis Chicago at Cleveland Boston at Washington Philadelphia at New York Little Rock at Nashville Memphis at Chattanooga Mobile at Birmingham New Orleans at Atlanta.
Football doubleheader slate features Greenville at Augusta
In a regional lineup Greenville visits Augusta while Charlotte heads to Macon and Asheville travels to Columbia for key matchups. The results will affect early standings in the circuit.
Navy Airman Loses Arm In Naval Plane Propeller Accident
Ensign Warren Burke of the U S S Lexington was blown into a shipboard plane propeller by a northeast gale at Norfolk. Burke, from San Francisco, was to lead a 80-plane flight before the carrier reaches port. His left arm was severed above the elbow as he crossed the deck with a parachute bundle in his arm.
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Four Die in Blaze at Bert Cronk Mansion
Boonville New York April 24 four people perished in a fire that destroyed the colonial home of coal dealer Bert Cronk. Mr and Mrs Cronk and Mrs Paul Anni and her young daughter were reported dead. Anni’s condition was listed as missing.
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Cardus Praise From Jacksonville Woman
Mrs. W. M. Jackson of Jacksonville recounts relief after six years of headaches back pain and fatigue from using Cardus. She began on her mother’s suggestion, took five bottles, and reports greatly improved health with no further aches. She endorses Cardus for women who feel run down.
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Attention Folks Ins Dept of N C TO Change TPD Clause
By order of the Ins Department of North Carolina on May 81 1980 the Total and Permanent Disability clause changes. For 40 days a promotion offers Perfect Protection Combination with weekly and yearly indemnities for total disability due to sickness or injury. Death benefits and no further premiums are noted. General Agent contact details given.
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