Carolina Alumnus Recalls Family Evacuation From Korea
E Kedar Bryan AB 1943 describes evacuating his wife and two sons after North Korea crossed the 38th parallel. The University of North Carolina alumnus gives a first hand account of fleeing Seoul, aiding family and Koreans, boarding ships at Inchon, and reaching Japan before moving on to Tokyo and Kyushu. He notes air cover, looting, and the swift rescue effort by Caltex personnel, with Bryan returning to Korea if deemed advisable.
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Chapel Hill
Korea
University of Northarolina
J. Maryon Saunders
E. Kedar Bryan
California-Texas Oil Company
Caltex Korea
Tokyo
38Th Parallel
U. S
Seoul
Kimpo
Theen
Inchon
Inchon Sampans
Caltex
Kyushu
Fukuoka
Fran
Bryan
Frances Lampe
St Louis
Japan
Karuizawa
ECA
Army
Mr. Bryan
Marines
Robert T. Bryan, Jr
Shanghai
Robert T. Bryan
Kenansville
Orient
Electric Device Aims to End Barnacle Buildup at Sea
LA JOLLA Calif Aug 5 An electric shocking device by Henry T Burkey a Los Angeles engineer may end barnacle and mussel fouling on ships and undersea pipes The vacuum tube system emits timed pulses in water paralyzing mussels and barnacles causing death by own action Tests at Scripps Institute of Oceanography showed mussels died within two weeks with seventy in one week The device could also prevent further growth and may be applied to clear underwater pipelines and reduce plant intake line fouling from marine organisms
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LA Jolla
Calif
Henry T. Burkey
Los Angeles
Scripps Institute of Oceanography
Scripps
Burkey
New England
San Diego
Vet Organization That Never Meets Vet Organization
Cleveland based Veterans of America Inc operates without in person meetings. all business and ballots are conducted by mail. President founder William L Mackey says nonveterans may join and relatives may obtain auxiliary status via association membership. A trustees board elected by mail governs, then elects officers.
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Cleveland
INS
A_veterans’ organization
State Department
Veterans of America, Inc
William L. Mackey
Mackey
TV May Cut Tips for Waiters Says Woodbury Survey
A Woodbury College TV survey finds television owners spend more time at home and less time in restaurants and night clubs leading to a decline in tips for waiters and waitresses amounting to about 2 million dollars annually in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
INS
Woodbury College
Words of the Wise Spark in Adversity
A Washington Irving quote notes that every woman harbors a heavenly spark that lies dormant in prosperity and kindles, beams, and blazes in dark times. It emphasizes resilience and inner strength.
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Washington Irving
Irish Letter With 3 Legs Familiar Figure at HPC
Muggsy the High Point college Irish setter, owned by Coach Tex Smith, was severely injured after being run over, losing a hind leg but returning to campus life. Despite surgeries and a long recovery, the three legged dog remains active, friendly, and beloved by students and the coach.
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HPC
Muggy
Tex’ Smith
High Point College
Texas
Muggsy
Knightscroft
Bumbo
Shela
Crestholm
Coach Smith
Mike
States
Tex” Smith
The
Panthers
Enterprise
Ted Hodge
Limited New Topsail Beach building sites available now
Developers announce 200 building sites for sale this year at New Topsail Beach with most already sold. The invitation urges visitors to see the number and quality of homes under construction and encourages writing for further literature.
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Topsail Beach
Lockout Declared by Maritime Federation in Antwerp
The maritime federation declared a lockout in Antwerp and ordered ships to move to other ports in response to a seven day dockers strike. About 12 000 dockers demand higher pensions a 20 franc daily premium and stronger old age protection as 25 ships were diverted. The walkout aligns with political strikes pressing King Leopold III to abdicate.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Maritime Federation
Leopold III
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HPC News
J. G. Anderson
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