State News Briefs Bury Drugist Today
Rockingham Dec 2 Funeral services will be held here tomorrow for Robert McNair 43 prominent druggist and former legislator who died at his home Friday after a brief illness McNair had been in business here since 1923 and served in the state legislature in 1937 and 1939 Surviving are the wife one daughter and several brothers and sisters.
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Rockingham
Robert 7. McNair
McNair
Louisburg
Neal
Will Stallings
Franklin County
Haywood Webster
Rocky Mount
Stallings
Webster
Durham Man Killed as Auto Flips. Two Injured
Russell J Hollers 29 of Durham dies when his car overturns in a late night crash here. Two other occupants are in critical condition with injuries.
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Durham
Russell J. Hollers
Governor Broughton Signs Amendments to State Constitution
Governor Broughton signed an order incorporating five amendments approved by voters in the November 7 election into the state constitution. He also called the electoral college to meet December 18 to cast North Carolina’s 14 votes for Roosevelt and Truman.
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Raleigh
Broughton
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Inauguration Plans for Cherry Ballentine Discussed in Raleigh
Initial plans for the January 4 inauguration of Governor elect R. Gregg Cherry and Lieutenant Governor elect Ballentine were discussed at a Raleigh conference with Governor Broughton. Adjutant General Metts will oversee the military aspects of the parade and arrangements. A subsequent meeting will include Cherry Ballentine and the remaining House speakership candidates, George Uzzell and Oscar Richardson, as the intra-inaugural committee is formed.
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Raleigh
R. Gregg Cherry
L. Y. Ballentine
Broughton
Cherry
Adjt
J. van BR. Metts
Ballentine
George Uzzell
Rowan
Oscar Richardson
Union
General Assembly
Conference panel debates changes in unemployment benefits
The committee on employment disqualifications of the Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies enters the second day of a three day meeting in Raleigh. They draft the final report on benefit payments and proposed changes affecting all 48 states.
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Frank L. Shallow
Pennsylvania Bureau of Employment and Unemployment Compensation
William R. Curtis
Raleigh
Claude L. Stanley
Iowa
Everett L. Gardner
Indiana
Shallow
Committee On Employment Coumon
Interstate Conference of Enroyment Security Agencies
Trials End Today Tar Heel Field Trial Ends
Charlotte reports the amateur all age event closes today at the Ford road course. Tip Top Site owned by W. S. Coulter of Greensboro and developed by Herman Smith won yesterday's amateur derby. Betsy the open puppy toped the open puppy field.
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Charlotte
Tar Heel
Ford Road
W. S. Coulter
Greensboro
Herman Smith
Hoover Black
Betsy
No Relief Likely As Temperatures Stay Cold In Asheville
In Asheville weather officials warned no relief is expected soon with sub freezing temps. The forecast calls for a possible snow tomorrow after another cold night, with Thursday’s low 18 and Friday’s high 31.
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Asheville
Weather Bureau
Ration Office Suspends Eleven Food and Five Gasoline Cases
Daniel L. Bell signed suspension orders in eleven food and five gasoline rationing cases. The actions include prohibiting sale of gasoline and sugar for the duration in several instances. Names include Rudlph Albertson Maud Albertson U L Whitaker John Some Kinston and G G Allen with varied suspensions from buying selling or delivering gasoline or sugar.
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Raleigh
Daniel L. Bell
Office of Price Administration
Rudlph Albertson
Maud Albertson
Kinston
Durham
U. L. Whitaker
John KR
G. G. Allen
Burlington
Asheville Merchant Buys $100 War Bond After Penny Plea
An Asheville merchant, unnamed to protect a Christmas surprise, agreed to purchase a $100 war bond after local women counted pennies from an old cigar box in a downtown store. The plan hinged on verifying there were enough pennies to meet the bond cost.
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Asheville
Bend South
Testudo Shield Formation Described as Roof Like Structure
A description notes the use of a testudo or tortoise shell shield roof by men walking beneath. The text mentions Samson and a reference to Joseph.
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Samson
Joseph
Words of Wisdom Quote on Wealth and Wants
A compact adage attributed to Epicurus states wealth is measured by reducing desires rather than accumulating possessions. It emphasizes contentment over material abundance.
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Epicurus
Birthday profile for December 2 zodiac sign
The reader born on December 2 is described as ambitious persistent and shrewd with high ideals. They enjoy entertaining music and literature and seek self improvement while sometimes impractical or temperamental yet loving and happy. Domestic annoyances fade to better conditions next year.
Board Five Reclassifications Move Navy Personnel
A list of personnel reclassifications shows multiple sailors and officers shifting from 1-A to 4-F or other classifications. Notable changes include Gilbert L. Lewis from 2-A to 1-A and Henry M. Wall from 1-A to 4-F. Other personnel move between 1-A, 2-A, 4-F and related categories, with several moves to 4-F or 1-C Disc.
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Claude B
Halker, Jr
Harry
Osborne
Stanley S
Whitley
Grady I
Hicks
Woodrow W
Sams
William C
Walls
John D
Greene
Hughey C
Wombaugh
Louie C
Murrow
Lewis
Gilbert L
Gray
A F
Knight
Jarrell
Clyde H
Larcom
Born On This Date Warns Of Deception And Fraud
The text cautions that a person born on this date may face deceit and manipulation from both young and old. It advises guarding against nervous debility and advises rejecting friends' business advice to avoid monetary loss.
Etiquette Tips For Thanking Shower Gift Givers
A brief reminder that verbal thanks to friends who give shower gifts is appropriate, and a thoughtful gesture is to follow with written notes. Express genuine appreciation, mention the gift, and personalize each message to strengthen goodwill.
Birthday Forecast For Today Aims High And Warns
If you are celebrating a birth day today you are idealistic impatient judge o. Although you plan many things you resicky and drop them before non. You have a clear bright mind and are very adaptable. You are kind affectionate and charitable and have many real friends. A year of great activity is prophesied mostly successful with unexpected gains and some losses.
General's Lady Sponsors Polo At Pinehurst
Mrs George C Marshall of Washington DC hosted the polo game between 13th Airborne and Pinehurst at Pinehurst with Army winning 9 to 6. She attended with sister Mrs Arlene Tupper Wilkes and was presented chrysanthemums by players. Also guests included Sgt J Gould Jr and his wife at a cocktail reception.
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Pinehurst
Se 13Th Airborne
Pineurst
George C. Marshall
Washington, D. C
General Marshall
Army
the News
J. Gould, Jr
Hiram Foster
Meadowbrook
Derby
Vermont
Goulds
Hollywood Behind the Scenes With Gene Kelly and Friends
Hollywood gossip notes Gene Kelly dodges a draft scare after a traffic stop while preparing for duty. Peggy Ryan shoot session with 36 Scotty Hamish photos. Dorothy Stewart and Eddie Green secret marriage. Katharine Hepburn trades in her old car for a newer model amid film details.
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Riverside
Peggy Ryan
Peggy
Scotty
Hamish
Dorothy Stewart
Woody Hermans Orchestra
Eddie Green
Bobby Sherwood
Tunesters
Stanley Clements
Salty O'Rourke
Katharine Hepburn
Betty Hut ton’s Pacific trip yields rare keepsakes
Betty Hut ton returned with a Marine field jacket once worn by Bob Crosby now a second lieutenant in training on Pacific islands. She also possesses three stars of a Marine general, withheld by Hut ton. She endured a two day illness but still continued her tour, flying in by Piper Cub to reach remote islands and even gained weight.
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Harold A
Monroe
Monroe News
Star and Morning World
Pacific
Guam
H. E. Hooker
Brumley Street
Concord
N. C
Carpenter
Ray Mercado
Long Beach
Cal
Hooker
Mercado
Betty Hutton
Bob Crosby
Betty
Hutton
Islands
Columbia Cancels Song Use in Men of the Deep
Columbia drops plans to feature an Army Engineers song in Men of the Deep after Hays office objects to risque lyrics. The film’s technical adviser lieutenant, loaned for the project, refuses any word changes, calling the lyrics too sissy.
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Columbia
Hays Office
Sissy
Gracie Fields Visit Ends as Family Heads Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Stansfield wind up four months in California and plan return to England. Gracie’s father can't adjust to red leather bars and chrome fixtures and longs for Rockdale pub near London where his old cronies gathered.
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Gracie Fields
Fred Stansfield
England
Gracie
California
Rockdale
London
Skelton Transferred from Camp Siebert to Lexington School
Georgia Davis notes Red Skelton has been moved from Camp Siebert Alabama to a special service school in Lexington Virginia. The transfer reflects a change in posting and training location for the performer.
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Georgia
Davis
Red Skelton
Camp Siebert
Alabama
Lexington
Wilder rearranges schedule to aid De Silva in family emergency
Film figure Billy Wilder adjusts the schedule of The Lost Weekend to let Howard De Silva, who portrays the bartender, fly east on short notice after his father suffers a critical heart attack, hoping to be with him.
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Billy Wilder
Howard de Silva
Soldiers pick their favorite outdoor girl names
Soldiers vote for Martha ODriscoll as favorite outdoors girl while Universal delays a basketball scene in Here Come the Co Kids due to Martha's stiffness during rehearsal.
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Martha O'Driscoll
Martha
Universal
Hollywood Hi Jinks Behind Scenes of War Hero Roles
John Hodiak helps Sgt George Bohannon land a job as his stand in and arranges for the disabled veteran to appear in A Bell for Adana. Leonard Vannerson to graduate Navy officers school next month. Bert Gordon may join White's movie at R K O. Marie McDonald seeks contact with Raleigh Mintner and Ethel Alexander from Roosevelt high school for a reunion and New York opening of Guest in the House. Marie Wilson starred in Camille in a school production.
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Hollywood
John Hodiak
George Bohannon
Adana
Martha Tilton
Leonard Vannerson
Bert Gordon
George White
White
Marie McDonald
Raleigh Mintner
Ethel Alexander
Roosevelt High School
Yonkers
N. Y
Marie
Marie Wilson
Camille
Sabbath observance views clash in casual comment by W A Bivins
A column discusses the debate over Sabbath timing and observance, noting questions about whether Saturday or Sunday should be kept. The author cites Genesis and Jewish, Adventist, Catholic, and Protestant perspectives, urging one day of rest aligned with divine command.
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Smith
Eden
Sly Smith
Service in World War and its lessons on faith and aid
A veteran reflection narrates clergy courage in battle, Catholic chaplains aiding Protestants and foes alike, a Jewish wounded soldier inspired by a Protestant Bible reading, and a poem on service. The column also covers dizziness in middle age, a medical collar treatment, and a bridge hand analysis with notes on strategy.
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Solomons
New Guinea
America
FE. Hedbloom
Technique pays in contract bridge squeeze play
A match-point duplicate example shows how careful ruffing and a crafted squeeze can convert a six diamond contract into a cold thirteen. Declarers ruff three clubs in the closed hand to squeeze East, reversing discards to strip spade or heart stoppers and force three top tricks with trumps.
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West North
North
West
South
Hearts
East
Havin
Feld
Gm Ie
Declarer
Basal metabolism test described and explained
A basal metabolism test measures oxygen consumption at rest after fasting. By breathing from a tank for about half an hour and comparing used oxygen to norms for height weight and age, it gauges metabolic rate and is influenced mainly by thyroid activity.
What Cauliflower Ear Is and How It Forms
Cauliflower ears are deformities from scars formed as ears heal after hemorrhages within the ear cartilage. Hemorrhages occur when a fast moving object strikes the ear with enough force to rupture underlying vessels.
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A. C
What treatment is best for intercostal neuralgia after shingles
Answer suggests X ray exposures as a treatment option for intercostal neuralgia following shingles.
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C. M
Dr. Lingle Preaches Sunday at First Presbyterian
Dr. Walter L. Lingle president emeritus of Davidson College will preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning in First Presbyterian church Hi Point. He spoke recently to a large congregation on The Unspeakable Gift. He is scheduled for another sermon Sunday December 10. Officials invite the public to hear him at both services. The first white settlement in Australia began at Sydney in 1788.
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Walter L. Lingle
Davidson
Davidson College
Hi Point
First Presbyterian Church
Lingle
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