Five Die Violently in North Carolina Weekend
Five people died in violent incidents across North Carolina over the weekend. Chadbourn carpenter perished while trying to save his drowning son at Lake Waccamaw near Whiteville. victims include William Nobles 55 and Paul 8. J A Wells 33 burned after throwing gasoline on a rubbish fire in Dunn. William Nelson Bryant 33 of Mt Holly killed when his truck overturned near Burnsville. Ibara Ann Pressley 2 of Belmont died after being struck by a car in Charlotte.
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North Carolina
Chadbourn Carpenter
Lake Wacecamaw
Whiteville
William Nobles
Paul
J. A. Wells
Dunn
William Nelson Bryant
Mt. Holly
Burnsville
Ibara Ann Pressley
Belmont
Charlotte
Registration In State Will Total 17,500
Raleigh news notes 17,500 North Carolinians will begin peacetime draft registration. The first day targets 1922 births born after Aug 30 with 1923 and later groups scheduled through Sept 17. Those born in 1930 register before turning 18. An estimated 295,000 total will register. exemptions apply to armed forces members on extended active duty.
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Raleigh
Rega
Second Death Result From Auto Accident in Richmond
A second death occurred from the August 15 traffic crash in Richmond that killed Rosa Pearl Rich, 19, of Magnolia, N C. Ruth Etta Trueman, 27, of Richmond, died in hospital yesterday following injuries from the same incident as the truck struck pedestrians waiting for a bus. A new involuntary manslaughter charge was filed against driver H Bates, 41, with two cases pending.
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Richmond
Rosa Pearl Rich
Magnolia
N. C
Ruth Etta Trueman
Rich
Lakeside
Operae H. Bates
Eee
Drys Win Big Across North Carolina Counties
The dry movement scored sweeping victories in nine counties on Saturday with large margins. Cherokee Cumberland and McDowell vote next day and Northampton on Wednesday. Counties like Madison and Gaston showed strong majorities while Columbus Alexander Avery Hoke Macon and Montgomery joined the dry column joining earlier wins in Bladen Graham Pender Robeson and Swain. Swain’s result is contested in court.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Cherokee
Cumberland
McDowell
Northampton County
Madison County
Coastal Plains Duplin
Gaston County
Columbus
Alexander
Avery
Hoke
Macon
Montgomery
Bladen
Graham
Pender
Robeson
Swain
Supreme Court to Rule on States Rights Party Status
The North Carolina Supreme Court, opening its term after a summer recess, will hear motions tomorrow including a bid to speed a decision on party status for the states rights Democrats. The case, appealed by the state, seeks ballot recognition for Gov. J Strom Thurmond and Gov. Fielding Wright.
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Raleigh
State Supreme Court
States Rights Democrats
States Rights Group
W. C. Harris
Wake Superior Court ii
State Act of Elections
J. Strom Ccerage
South Carolina
Fielding L. Wright
Missis
Estates
North Carolina tobacco markets open in nine counties this week
Raleigh reports nine Middle Belt markets will open Thursday, adding to Eastern and Border Belt outlets. Last week Eastern Belt sold 35,152,041 pounds at an average $47.47, down $3.03 from the prior week, while Border Belt moved 46,426,367 pounds at $50.21, down $2.77.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Middle Belt
Border Belt
Fire Damages Plant at Raleigh Substation
A fire at the Carolina Power and Light Company substation in Raleigh damaged equipment and supplies in the communications supply office. Blair Jenkins Jr. estimated the loss at about 10,000 dollars. A separate note states that Denmark has the highest twin birth rate.
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Raleigh
Carolina Power and Light Co
Blair Jenkins, Jr
Tar Heels Die In Collision On Highway
A Saturday truck automobile crash near Augusta Georgia killed five people returning from Florida to Shelby North Carolina. Survivors include Mrs C E Spangler and two others from Shelby with one severely injured. Police seek two unidentified men connected to the crash and a driver identified as Otis Tanner or Tommy Davis.
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Augusta
Florida
Shelby
N. C
D. H. Spangler
Mary Helen Peterson
Tommy Spangler
C. E. Spangler
Ben Green
University Hospital
Otis Tanner
Millen
Tommy Davis
Greenwood
S. C
War Material Pile Grows No Uranium
The munitions board reports the nation’s stockpile of war materials is increasing but contains no uranium. It notes 17 other materials pose storage problems that may offset benefits, with about a quarter of the $3.403 billion goal on hand and hints the target could rise due to higher costs. National security drives accelerated stockpiling despite civilian economy impacts.
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Washington
Munitions Board
Freakish Storm Uproots Trees Near Raleigh
A freak tornado followed by heavy rains and a hail storm struck near Raleigh damaging tobacco and corn crops and uprooting trees. The narrow eight mile by one mile area saw a 40 foot tree fall in Mrs J L Rand s yard narrowly missing her porch roof.
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Raleigh
Here
Yesteray
J. L. Rand
Garter Snake Entangled In Spider Web At Home
In Cumberland Maryland George C. Fey Jr. found a seven inch garter snake trapped in a spider web near a light bulb in his cellar. He planned to stay neutral as the spider and snake fought for escape with the snake still struggling early today.
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Cumberland, Md
Aurjn Epakap
George C. Fey, Jr
World's biggest picnic draws 100000 at two mile table
In Ontario California on August 30 1948 more than 100000 people feasted at a two mile long table for the first All States picnic since the war. The event drew participants from 48 states Alaska Hawaii and Canada with Euclid avenue parkway as the setting. Sealed bids for firemen uniforms and a road machine are invited by High Point North Carolina city officials with September 7 1948 deadline.
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Ontario
Calif
Euclid Avenue
Alaska
Hawaii
Canada
City of
High Point
N. C
A. R. McMullan
Agenc
Plane crash injures two as pancake landing damages craft
Ted Robinson 34 of Swannanoa sustained minor contusions and lacerations and was to be discharged after a small plane crash in Charlotte. Pilot William Fletcher 23, of Rock Hill, had only a chin scratch. They had flown Robinson’s wife to Swannanoa and returned to Charlotte where the pancake landing heavily damaged the aircraft. Both men were helping build the Delanese plant near Rock Hill.
Wife Admits Shooting Other Woman In Love Triangle
Shelby report states Mrs. Pratt Dover Howell, 27, signed a statement admitting she shot Betty Smith, 15, in a Kings Mountain area home on Aug. 18 after finding the girl with her husband Robert Howell and Roy Sellers. Howell and Sellers are charged with murder. Howell initially claimed responsibility before retracting.
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Betty
Seller
Cherryville
Kings Mountain
Howell
Sellers
Smith
Mrs. Howell
Record Heat Set In Raleigh as Temps Hit New Highs
Raleigh news reports a third straight day with a temperature record. The Aug 29 high of 102 degrees is the hottest since 1932, with 100 on Aug 28 and 98 on Aug 27 surpassing prior marks from 1903.
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Raleigh
Notice of Sale of Land in High Point Guilford County
Public auction for cash of property in High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina on Tuesday September 28 1948 at 11 00 A M in front of the county building corner West Green and South Main Streets High Point The parcel contains about 19 35 acres described by metes and bounds with exemptions of specific lots It is subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments a 5 percent biddeposit is required The deed of trust was made June 7 1947 by Pointer Real Estate Corporation to Owen Reese Trustee and recorded in Book 1178 Page 389, Guilford County NC.
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Pointer Real Estate Corporation
Owen Reese
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
West Green
South Main Streets
High Point
High Point Township
Gurley Street
Tryon Street
Vail Street
Ward Street
William F. Freeman
Southside
Office of the Register of Deeds
Roberson
Jennie Freeman
Vertie Freeman
Superior Court
Greensboro
Dave Baker
N. C
James B. Lovelace
Theyll Do It Every Time Visits Clergyman at BigDome
A few weeks ago BigDome received a visit from his clergyman prompting reflections on personal conduct and community ties as reported in a concise local note.
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Bigdome
Dual Election Triumph Sparkman’s Historic 10-Day Stay
Washington reports a rare political anomaly as John Sparkman of Alabama is elected to both the U S Senate and House on November 5 1955. He briefly held both seats for ten days before resigning the House to serve in the Senate.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
John Sparkman
Alabama
Jo Nance Garner
Texas
United States
James A. Garfield
Ohio
House
Garfield
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
U. S
Louisiana
Sparkman
Sheery
Garfield and Robinson: A Study in Political Office Transitions
The piece traces James A. Garfield and Joseph Robison career moves through election and oath dates. Garfield shifts from U S House to Senate and becomes president, then resigns and is inaugurated. Robinson moves from U S House to Arkansas governor, then to the Senate, with key resignations and oaths noted.
Labor Session Opens in Asheville NC Federation Meets
The North Carolina federation of labor opened its 41st annual convention in Asheville. President C A Fink of Sartbury delivered his annual address and appointed committees. Officers will be nominated tomorrow and elections follow on Wednesday. Relations will be presented tomorrow with speakers including Forest H Shuford state labor commissioner John O hair T A Wilson of the state industrial commission and Anthony Valente president of United Textile Workers.
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Asheville
North Carolina Federation Labor
C. A. Fink
Sabury
Anc
Labor
Forest H. Shuford
John O'Hair
Tternational Tobacco Workers
T. A. Wilson
Sta Industrial Commission
Anthony Valente
United Textile Workers
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