Lancaster News Names New Editor Julian Starr Jr
Julian Starr Jr. was appointed editor of the Lancaster News succeeding Warren Koon who left to join the Asheville Times. Starr, a veteran journalist with roles at United Press the Charlotte Observer Wall Street Journal and New York Sun, has farmed near Lancaster since 1945.
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President Truman Attends Porgy and Bess at National Theater
President Truman attended Porgy and Bess at the National Theater with Secretary Snyder and family member, enjoying the performance while noting Cab Calloway in the role Sportin Life. Truman returned from Independence after a 10 day visit and plans to travel the cast to London Paris and Vienna under a State Department cultural mission.
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Hego Fabrics Merges With Robbins Mills In New York
New York announces the merger of Hego Fabrics Inc and Robbins Mills into Robbins Mills. Karlcome a Robbins division will operate independently. Herman Goodman named director and VP, replacing William P. Saunders as president.
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Raeford
Red Springs
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Clarkesville
Bomb-Laden Superfort Crashes Near Tokyo
A B29 Superfortress bound for North Korea crashed four minutes after departing Yokota Air Base near Tokyo. Nine crewmen parachuted to safety while three remained missing. authorities later reported the missing men possibly dead. The pilot released bombs before impact and the aircraft caught fire, injuring a Japanese civilian and three firemen slightly.
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Far East Air Force
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Housework Easy Without Nagging Backache
Nagging backache and low energy may signal slowed kidney function. Doctors stress kidney health for overall well being. Stress and poor diet can worsen symptoms. minor bladder irritation may disturb sleep. Try Deans Pills a mild diuretic used for over 50 years.
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Old versus New Greensbo ro Fire Equipment Parade
Greensboro residents watched the old and new fire fighting gear during the North Carolina state Firemen's Association parade as the convention highlighted modern and vintage apparatus. Two business sessions followed for about 1,000 delegates and their guests as a memorial service was held for state firemen who died in the past year.
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Tar Heel
Waldo Cheek
Egypt Seizes Farouk Holdings in Government Decree
Egypt’s government takes Farouk’s Egyptian assets including real estate and bank accounts under a sequestration board led by former ministers Ahmed Khashaba and Hussein Fahmy. Debtors must file claims or face imprisonment or fines. The move excludes state palaces and funds abroad. Farouk remains exiled in Capri since July.
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Prisons Department Posts Fiscal Year Deficit
The State Prisons Department ended the last fiscal year with a deficit of 371,242.59 dollars. Prisons Director Walter Anderson said the shortfall will be covered by the state highway fund. The department spent 6,884,272.19 dollars operating the system and caring for nearly 9,000 prisoners, while income totaled 6,513,029.60 dollars. The deficit surpassed the prior year by 120,000 dollars, though prison road camps showed a surplus of 301,936.19 dollars. Central Prison and Women’s Prison operated at a deficit.
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Health Group to Hold Hearing in Raleigh
The Presidents Commission on the Health Needs of the Nation will hold a public hearing in Raleigh North Carolina on August 25 Dr Clarence Poe a commission member and editor of The Progressive Farmer will preside at the one day session at the State House of Representatives The Raleigh hearing will run the gamut of health needs in the North Carolina area focusing on personnel shortages local public health units medical research affordability of care health program adequacy and hospital clinic capacity
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North Carolina
Old Timers Knew Weather Signs
In St. Louis a weather official notes many old rhymes predicted weather well. Arthur A. Rausch of the weather bureau says rhymes reflect long observation and align with modern forecasts though in plain language. He cites sailors and Zuni sayings about clouds and rain signaling, including cirro cumulus and red moon indications.
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Arthur A. Rausch
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Opening night chaos in Kiss Me Kate at University of Utah
The first act ends with a stumble as lead Jon Gevans lifts Patricia Morison causing her to kick him. Shoe flies off and Duane Hill breaks a prop box while finishing a song, showing a chaotic but humorous stage moment. The piece notes a tradition of show business opening nights.
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University of Utah
Jon Gevans
Patricia Morison
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Goody's Headache Powder Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Goody's Powder as the fastest relief for headaches, muscular aches, neuralgic pains, cold discomforts, and post dental extraction pain. Each package contains two powders for five cents and features physician-approved ingredients.
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American Mines Furnish Coal for World Steel Production
American mines supply coal for more than half of the global steel output, supporting major industries and ironworks across continents. The sustained coal flow underpins steelmaking in key regions, reflecting the United States' role in global metallurgy.
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