Many School Bus Routes Are Unpaved
Raleigh report shows 30 to 40 percent of North Carolina roads used by school buses are unpaved. Charles G. Ross cites a survey of 8,000 to 9,000 miles with two-bus routes not paved. The state highway commission awarded low bids totaling 1.64 million dollars for 14 projects. A 35 mph zone was ordered on Route 127 north of Hickory from the city limits.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Highway Commission
Charles G. Ross
Schoool
Kert Scott Scott
Ross
Commission
Scott
W. Vance Taise
Sesson
Procete
Weather warns boats from Blackland to Cape Hatteras
Small craft warnings were hoisted at 4am EST from Blackland to Cape Hatteras by the U S Weather Bureau. A southeast wind of 20 to 25 miles per hour blew in the affected area. The text also briefly notes mixed herds in South American wildlife and mentions ostriches with zebras and antelopes.
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New York
Black
White Man Held For Taking Rings From Hotel Guest
Durant Cannady white man from Whiteville was held on 1500 bond in Wilmington pending Dec 8 hearing for allegedly stealing three diamond rings worth 1000 from a hotel guest. Det Capt L A Teague said the rings were found with Cannady after the guest described a late night room visit and break-in. He denied the theft and the case was continued to next Wednesday in recorder's court.
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Durant Cannady
Whiteville
L. A. Teague
Cannady
Teague
Recorder’s Court
West Germany Election Battles Amid Soviet Sector Boycott
Western authorities reject puppet rule as four power oversight continues. Moscow reports police eject critics from campaign halls in the U S sector while Communists urge a boycott. Britain France and the United States back the elected city government led by Acting Mayor Ferdinand Friedensburg despite Soviet pressure.
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France
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Abdullah May Move Toward King Role in Holy Land
The article notes Abdullah’s potential step toward becoming king of the Holy Land as Palestinian leaders and Sheik Mohamed Ali Jabari signal a soon decision. The plan ties Palestine to Trans-Jordan, echoing Bernadotte’s proposal, with Abdullah asserting the matter lies with his government and parliament.
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Palestine Congress
Holy Land
Sheik Mohamed Ali Jabari
Palestine
Trans-Jordan
Folke Bernadotte
Judge Waring Calls at White House in Civil Rights Show
Federal Judge J Waites Waring of Charleston visited the White House to congratulate President Truman and said he voted for him. He defended his ruling that Negroes may vote in South Carolina primaries and urged equal federal protection of all citizens. He criticized the poll tax and supported federal action on lynching and civil rights.
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Truman
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Thomasville Man Faces Larceny Case
Thomasville police arrested Fletcher Joe Hunt, 37, of 312 Polk Street, on a larceny charge. Calvin Hill alleged Hunt stole a pair of men's trousers. Hunt was in jail this morning, after police detained him at his home yesterday afternoon.
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Joe) Hunt
Polk Street
Hunt
Calvin Hill
Plebes Granted Holiday Break From Strict Routines
Annapolis Maryland December report says Naval Academy Plebes receive a respite from strict discipline until December 22 as Rear Admiral James L. Holloway Jr. approves a carry-on order following a season with a tied football game and strong showings in soccer 150 pound and Plebe football.
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Naval Academy
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Middies
James L. Holloway, Jr
Truman Hails Supporters In Measured Remarks After Election
President Truman praised farmers labor and other aides including Vice President elect Barkley and cabinet members Brannan Tobin in a calm tribute. He denied being in a forgiving mood and said his earlier quote was not exact.
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Brannan
Tobin
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Rhea Bird valued for feathers in South America
The rhea, native to South America, is a small flightless bird related to the ostrich. Its feathers hold market value though the species lacks the finer plumes of its larger relatives.
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South America
Weather outlook for North Carolina Saturday showers and cooler trend
Rain today gives way to showers tonight with partly cloudy Saturday. Mountain areas see rain showers ending this afternoon or early tonight. East portion cooler today with little temperature change. warmer Saturday. Calendar notes sunrise 7 15, sunset not fully shown.
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North Carolina
Narrowed Path for Negev and Galilee in Peace Plan Debate
The board weighs the Bernadotte plan and a revised British resolution that would redraw borders by swapping Negev for western Galilee. Jews oppose losing most of their 1947 partition gain while Arabs oppose recognizing Israel. The United States urges consent before any territory is ceded and calls for partial Negev retention.
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United States
Stock Market Moves In Stable Price Course
The stock market moved along a stable price course today with small changes and many flat issues. Gains were noted for Bethlehem Steel General Motors Chrysler Firestone Tire Montgomery Ward International Harvester Distillers Corp. Consolidated Natural Gas International Nickel American Can DuPont American Tobacco Gulf Oil Mission Corp. Losses included U S Steel Youngstown Sheet Stude baker U S Rubber Deere American Telephone Westinghouse Electric Johns Manville International Paper Radio Corp Southern Pacific Union Pacific Illinois Central and Standard Oil (J)
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Distillers Corp
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American Tobacco
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Youngstown Sheet
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American Telephone
Westinghouse Electric
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International Paper, Radio Corp
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Union Pacific
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Standard Oil
Rhinoceros Weapon and Senses Noted
The fighting weapon of the rhinoceros is a horn on the nose. Its sight is poor but its hearing and scent are acute.
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