Burke Crash Toll May Rise To Twelve
Morganton December 2 Nine persons were killed and five injured in a head on collision eight miles west of Morganton on Highway 70. Victims include Doris Shook 16 Harold Mull 25 Richard Mull 18 Pvt Shouppe 20 and Lucille Hoyle 23 among others. Army hospital transfers and inquests were noted with victims dying at Marion General Morganton Grace hospital.
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Morganton
North Carolina
Doris Jean Shook
Ada Long
Glen
Ada Shook Harold Moran Mull
Morgenton
Richard Mull
Glen Alpine
Baxter M. Mull
John Thomas Shuping
Alice Shuping
Rt. 1
Warren B. Merrill
Virgil Merrill
Nebo
Charles Benefield, Jr
Charles Benefield
Potymond A. Shouppe
Camp Shelby
Miss
Clarence C. Shouppe
Rt. 4
Charles Mayfield
Fannie Hallyfield
Sally Mayfield
Lucille Hoyle
Glen Alpine Knitting Mills
Burlie Hoyle
John H. O'Kelly
Miss Hoyle
Marion General Hospital
Mull
Grace Hos
Shouppe
Anton Hospital
Morganton Hospital
Clayton Shook
James Budd
Ray Abernathy
Anton
Marion Hospital
Pauline Hoyle
Are
Wilson
Italy
O'Kelly
Archie Burrell
Pvt
Moore
Medical care access debate framed as rights for all Americans
A 1945 discussion cites Fortune Magazine and Dr Reynolds on medical care inequities. It argues health service access should be a state right, not charity, noting the poor cannot pay and that large portions of the population lack funds for adequate care. The plan aims to ensure universal access beyond fee-for-service.
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Reynolds
North Carolina
Naval Assembly
Leo
Fortune Magazine
Reyids
Rge
Red Army advances threaten Budapest from Danube to Balaton
Soviet forces push from Budapest toward Lake Balaton and across the Danube, seizing Kapsovar and Nemetker as they close on Szekesfehervar. Berlin broadcasts describe an enveloping advance with German defenses concentrating on the west bank andHungarian forces retreating toward the Danube.
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Budapest
Pecs
Drava River
Pellerd
Harkany
Danube
Tolbukhin
Berlin
Hungary
Sxekszard
Paris
Bolcske
Dunafoldvar
Nemetker
Szekesfehervar
Balaton
Vienna
Stalin
Ernst von Hammer
Iom Dunafeldvar
Kaposvar
Lake Balaton
Mecsek
Axis
Mecsek Mountains
Hindy
Yanks Report Chinese Push in Kweichow Amid Allied War Move
The article describes Chinese forces in Kweichow province with Kweiyang as a major hub. Japanese units are said to hold key roads and the railway into Kweichow, while Limingkwan was captured per Japanese claims. Evacuations of Kweiyang residents proceed as American-trained Chinese troops tighten positions near Bhamo and Nipponese forces retreat toward Mandalay and Rangoon.
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Kweichow
Kweiyang
Chungking
Kweichow River
Domei
Nippon
Kwangsi Province
Limingkwan
Burma
Bhamo
Mandalay
Rangoon
Sixth War Loan drives advance toward December deadline
Treasury officials warned that reported totals may lag actual sales as the drive nears the December 16 closing date. Momentum for the E bond category remains crucial to reach the $2.5 billion goal. Today Baltimore football activities tied to the Sixth War Loan, with bond sales linked to the game totaling $58.64 million.
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Treasury
Baltimore
De Gaulle and Beses Return to Rebuild French Policy
De Gaulle with President Beneš worked to restore pre Munich relations between France and Czechoslovakia. They signaled a policy focus on political aims over military matters during Moscow talks. De Gaulle arrived amid a snowstorm to a ceremonial reception with Gen. Juin present.
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Benes
France
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Alphonse Juin
Moscow
de Gaulle
Stalin
Funeral Rites for James R. Ragan Held at Local Churches
Funeral services for James Roby Ragan 78 who died in a local hospital were conducted Saturday. A brief service at Koonce Funeral Home was followed by the burial at Back Creek Friends church in Randolph county with Rev. J R Reece officiating. Miss Mary Jones sang with Dororthy Jones at the piano. Pallbearers were David Canada J R Yates Vernon Yates P C Yates Clyde Yates and T D Hedrick. Interment was in the church cemetery.
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James R. Ragan
James Roby Ragan
Rev Griffin Accepts Norfolk Pastorate
Rev C E Griffin executive secretary of the General Baptist State convention of North Carolina has accepted a call to become pastor of the First Calvary Baptist Church of Norfolk Virginia. He has directed the North Carolina convention's activities for four years and will assume the Norfolk pastorate on January 1.
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Raleigh
C. E. Griffin
General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina
First Calvary Baptist Church
Norfolk
Griffin
North Carolina Convention
Angely Angeli Convicted of Collusion with the Enemy
Paris reports former regional prefect Angely Angeli, who ordered the internment of Edouard Herriot during the German occupation, was convicted of collaboration with the enemy and sentenced to death by a Lyon court.
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Angele
Paris
Angely Angeli
Edouard Herriot
Lyon
Erlanger Heirs Fund Four Year Textile Scholarship
The Erlanger family has established a four year scholarship fund at State College for textile engineering. Each winner receives 1600 dollars over four years plus 400 dollars annually for expenses, contingent on maintaining good academic standing. It is open to any child of an Erlanger Mills employee in Lexington, North Carolina Finishing Company in Salisbury, or Alexander Manufacturing in Forest City.
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Raleigh
Abraham
Charles Erlanger
Erlanger
North Carolina
State College
Erlanger Mills, Inc
Lexington
Salisbury
Alexander Manufacturing Co
Forest City
Quiz questions on England monarchy and UK geography
The riddle asks three facts. First, identify the reigning house after the Tudors. Second, name the territory that makes up Great Britain. Third, state the territory that comprises the United Kingdom.
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England
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Words of Wisdom Avowal of Poverty Quote
Thucydides remarks that admitting poverty is not disgraceful, but failing to strive for improvement is. The aphorism emphasizes effort over mere acceptance of hardship.
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Thucydides
Patient reminder on courtesy in crowded transit
The message urges calm behavior toward inconsiderate passengers who block aisles or leave children or bundles in seats. It advises avoiding sarcasm and sarcasm and preserving good nature to encourage cooperation and maintain civility on buses and trains.
Horoscope for December 4 Birthday Signs
The reading praises readers born on this day for reading affinity and likability while noting few close friends. It warns that the coming year may bring trouble with elders and property and urges guarding against theft and accidents amid a forecast of some good fortune.
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Makien Rad
The Stuarts Reign and European Context
The Stuarts governed Great Britain comprising England Scotland Wales and the Isle of Man. The United Kingdom adds Northern Ireland to the union and its historical framework.
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Stuarts
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Wales
Isle of Man
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Saarlautern drives and Rhine bridgehead collapse shift WWII front
In heavy fighting along the Saar and Roer fronts Allied forces push into Saarlautern and nearby towns amid fierce German counterattacks. The Ninth and First Armies expand bridgehead efforts while air and artillery pressure mounts. Strasbourg area sees rapid German withdrawal across the Rhine.
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Mackwiller
Cologne
Ninth
Linnich
Roer
Liefarth
Beech
Lindern
U. S. First Army
Inde
Duren
Germany
U. S.S
Coblenz
U.S
Dortmund
Italy
U. S
Fifth Army
Monte Giornetto
Faenza
Eighth Army
Alberta
Eisenhower
Second Army
First Army
Third
Saarlautern
Saar
Hitler
Saar Basin
95Th
80Th
Saarbrucken
Strasbourg
Rhine
Alexander M. Patch
Haguenau
Palatinate
Izheim
Kogenheim
Colmar
Vosges
Selestat
Ninth Army
Roerdorf
Flossdorf
Courtney H. Hodges
Inden
Jungersdorf
Merode
Eggin
Gey
Brandenberg
Army Seals Victory Over Navy for Ceegars Frenzy
Army thrashed Navy to end a five-year streak and celebrated with calls for ceegars. Col. Blaik hailed the line as key after Navy’s third-quarter push, while Dale Hall and Doc Blanchard starred for the Cadets. Navy coach Hagberg conceded the defeat to a great Army club.
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Baltimore
Army
Navy
Ceegars
Earl H. Blaik
West Point
Doc” Blanchard
Blaik
Annapolis
Dale Hall
Parsons
Kas
Hall
Middies
Oscar E. Hagberg
Doc Blanchard
Hagberg
Glenn Davis
Davis
Ben Chase
Don Whitmire
Don
Chase
Whitmire
Col
E. E
No Convictions Expected In Election Rows
Raleigh reports a majority belief that no prosecutions will follow for violations of election laws in 1944 primary and general elections. The state board of elections and the attorney general vow to press cases to the full extent of authority, while respecting legal rights and procedures.
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Raleigh
Capitol Square
State Board of Elections
Attorney General's Office
Graham
Polk
Davidson County
State Board
Department of Justice
State Bureau of Investigation
W. O. Burgin
Davidson
C. B. Deane
Richmond
North Carolina
Boards of Elections
Burgin
Davido County
Germans suffer higher losses in early offensive
The report notes heavier German casualties with four enemy divisions destroyed and two more withdrawn as the offensive began, indicating substantial Allied pressure and strategic impact on German forces.
Samuel Brevard Held For Attack On Tim McCoy
Samuel Brevard, a year-old Negro janitor, is held after he allegedly shot Tim McCoy, 38, a Negro man, three times in the back and once in the arm in the Hole In the Wall at North and Lee streets. McCoy was taken to High Pom Memorial hospital. Brevard is held without bond as the wounded man’s condition is monitored. A female acquaintance accused of involvement was released on bond. Police say Brevard claimed self defense after a confrontation following a dispute over Mozelle.
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McCoy
Meredith Street
Samuel Brevard
Mozelle
East High Street
North
Lee Streets
Boulevard
High Pom Memorial Hospital
Brevard
OPA Sets 1945 Tobacco Price Ceilings
The OPA announced weighted average ceilings for the 1945 crop of flue cured tobacco. Untied tobacco ceilings were set at 39 cents per pound and tied tobacco at 43.5 cents. The ceilings cover loose and advance sales to meet congressional notification requirements. Untied tobacco is mainly grown in Georgia and Florida while tied tobacco is in Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Washington
OPA
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Chapel Hill Victory Launched In Baltimore
Baltimore traffic through December 2 194? Bethlehem shipyard will launch the 15th Victory ship named Chapel Hit Victory honoring University of North Carolina. Sponsor Betsy Anne Bowman of Chapel Hill will christen the vessel with co sponsors Snooky Phipps and Caroline House both of Chapel Hill.
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Baltimore
University of North Carolina
Bethlehem Fairfield
Betsy Anne Bowman
Frederick Bowman
Chapel Hill
Snooky Phipps
Caroline House
Extra Trains Authorized for Armed Services Travel
Washington officials allow railroads to run extra trains or cars for 45 days to assist holiday travel by armed service members. The Office of Defense Transportation notes service cannot grow much due to limited equipment as it grants this permission for a third consecutive year.
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Washington
Armed Services
Office of Defense Transportation
Truck Fleet Damaged In Chicago Garage Fire
A blaze destroyed 25 of 70 delivery trucks at the Chicago Sun garage causing about 75000 dollars in damage. Fire officials say a spark from a mechanic’s acetylene torch ignited oil on the garage floor.
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Chicago
Chicago Sun
Simple Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain
An inexpensive home remedy claims rapid relief from rheumatic and neuritis pain. Mix Rup Compound with water and add lemon juice, take three tablespoons twice daily. Results said to appear within 24 to 48 hours, with money back guarantees if not improved. Sold by Mann's Prog Store and druggists.
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Mann
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Bisten
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