Air Force Opens Officer Cadet Path for College Grads
Maj. Joseph Tremarello announced a program to build an officer corps largely from college graduates. Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg asked college presidents to inform seniors of flying careers and officer opportunities. The air force will reserve slots in summer and early fall aviation cadet classes to allow June graduates to begin pilot training promptly.
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United States Air Force
Joseph Tremarello
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
Tremarello
Jamestown Sees May Election Registration Deadline
Jamestown residents must register by Tuesday April 26 for the May 3 election. Registrar hours are at Mrs. J. Floyd Brown’s home. Town officials led by Mayor Tom Ragsdale and several others face no opposition in the race.
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Jamestown
J. Floyd Brown
Tom Ragsdale
R. F. Bundy
H. N. Williard
Robins Tilden
W. C. Campbell
Provisional Stamps Era Marks U S Government Issue Start
The article notes that while many local postmasters issued provisional stamps before 1847, that year first saw a strictly governmental stamp issued by the United States.
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United States
Flying fish sail through air to escape predators
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica flying fish may move through the air to evade capture by other fish and can sail over the water for up to about 200 yards. The behavior combines leaping and gliding as a predator escape strategy.
County hears trash dumping complaints along Guilford roads
A letter from Bill Ragsdale Jr. to the county press warns of widespread highway trash in Guilford County and urges public exposure to prompt action. Photo evidence hints city dwellers may be responsible, and officials hint at possible drastic measures if culprits are caught.
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Guilford County
Bill
Legion Officers To Be Installed May 16 Meeting
Newly elected Cul breth Harris post officers will be installed May 16 following elections held at the Legion meeting Monday night. The line includes commander Dugan Ritchie first vice commander Wayne Surratt second vice James Lawes adjutant Frank Bailey service officer Carl Wilson finance officer Cicero Cox historian James Sullivan sergeant at arms Bob Steibing and chaplain G M Casper.
Window Glass And Jackson Duel Mentioned In Brief
The encyclopedia notes glass creation 9,000 years ago but window glass appears over 7,000 years later with first mentions in late third century. A reference to Andrew Jackson's duel with Charles Dickinson occurs about 30 years before his presidential election.
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Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Charles Dickinson
Bray Transferred For Treatment of Injuries
A. M. Bray, superintendent of the Terry Crouse furniture firm of Hickory, was moved from Hickory Memorial Hospital to a Thom...ville hospital for further treatment of injuries from a Friday auto accident near Hickory. He suffered a fractured pelvis and hip while riding between the firm's plants. Bray lives in Thomasville but stayed in Hickory during the work week, returning weekends.
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Thomasville
M. Bray
College Street
Terry Crouse
Hickory
Hickory Memorial Hospital
Bray
Brain size not measure of intellect says Philadelphia doctor
An eminent Philadelphia doctor argues brain size does not reflect intelligence. He asserts that blood supply and brain composition determine scholarly or mani good traits. The dispute arose after Dickinson insulted Mrs Jackson, leading to a duel in which Dickinson was killed and Jackson severely wounded.
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Philadelphia
Dickinson
Jackson
Highways of Guilford County Being Made Dumps
Edward V Mitchell reports on Guilford County cleanup efforts in High Point and surrounding areas. Photos supplied by Commissioner William Ragsdale Jr. show debris dumped across the landscape. He condemns improper trash disposal and urges cleaner streets and public spaces.
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William G. Ragsdale, Jr
Board of County Commissioners
Jamestown
Guilford County
High Point
North Carolina
Ragsdale
Ragsdales
William Ragsdale, Jr
Enterprise
Commissioner Ragsdale
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North Main Street
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Kenmore
Ty H.P
Seirer
Bodi
Fmelit
Terminix
Terminix CO
South Main St
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