Local Man Knew Noted Bank Robber
Gray, a consulting engineer with the Gray page eering company, recalls his work with bank robber Mat Kimes, once public enemy No. 1. Kimes, serving a life sentence in Oklahoma for bank robbery, crafted a stainless steel ring for Gray and eyed quick schemes, later knocked off another Texas bank before a truck accident linked him to stolen papers that led to his capture.
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W. E. Gray
Gray Pageeering Company
Mat Kimes
J. Edgar Hoover
Kimes
Oklahoma Penitentiary
Gray
Penitentiary
Texas
FBI
East Little Rock
Ark
Oover
Hart urges US Russian cooperation crucial for world safety
Senator Thomas C. Hart told the Republican National Committee in Chicago that near term world security depends on successful US Russia cooperation. He warned of thin ice to the east and much to the west and stressed strengthening ties with China for lasting peace. Hart, former Asiatic fleet commander, spoke by telegraph with committee chairman Herbert Brownell Jr. and Iowa Governor Robert D. Blue during the two day 1946 elections planning meeting.
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Chicaco
Thomas C. Hart
Rconn
United States
Russia
China
Hart
Herbert Brownell, Jr
National Committee
Robert D. Blue
Iowa
Church Social Bazaar And Lunch At Wesley Memorial Church
The Woman's West Bible class of Se Memorial Methodist will hold a Christmas bazaar and lunch on Thursday December 13 starting at 10 a.m. with many gift articles and a chicken pie luncheon served 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are available from class members.
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Woman's West Bible
Se Memorial Methodist Church
WSCS
Tuesdy
Women's Society of Christian Service
Ward Street Methodist Church
Allen Burton
Airport Road
B. H. Cook
Christmas party announced for Florence class at Barker home
524 White Oak street and No 2 will meet with Mrs John McMahon at 1400 East Green street. The Florence Thomas Bible class will hold its Christmas party today at eight o clock at the home of Mrs Martine Barker 115 Thurston street.
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Green
Woman's Missionary Union of the
Green Street Baptist Church
C. N. Culler
Carter Street
J. T. Curlee
Thomasville Road
Cora Johnson
White Oak Street
C. W. Albertson
S. Main Street
J. G. Workman
Adams Street
Onie Phew
Clara Cox
Apts
Fidelis Circle
Billy Hipps
Pershing Street
Mabel Bullard
R. A. Mitchell
Ruth Robbins
J. W. Whitlow
E. Green Street
Martha Holton
Walter Wireless
E. Lexington Avenue
John McMahon
East Green Street
Florence’ Thomas
Martine Barker
Thurston Street
Parking Meters Incident Raises City Interest
Local motorists debate overtime parking as a city survey shows parking meters perform well in ten comparable towns. Key officials say meters could fund installation costs and public safety. Charlotte earned about $29,000 last year from meter revenue, but High Point decision remains uncertain while further deliberation continues.
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High Point
J. A. Lowdermilk
Charlotte
Ingram
Australia Tropics Cover Large Share of Territory
About forty percent of Australia’s total land area lies within the tropical zone. The region’s extent influences climate, biodiversity, and land use across northern states and territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Tropics
US Farms in 1940 Half Lacked Mechanical Power
Historical data show about 6,000,000 farms existed in 1940 with roughly half lacking any mechanical power. This reflects widespread reliance on human and animal labor before farm mechanization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gaskins Named Uwharrie Staff Member
Charles McNair Gaskins, veteran in Boy Scout activities, will join the Uwharrie Council as assistant scout executive January 1. He will move from the Cape Fear Area Council in Wilmington where he now serves as field executive and has spent three years in the federal district. He is a North Carolina State College graduate and attended the National Training school for Professional Scouters.
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Charles McNair Gaskins
Uwharrie Council
Bunn W. Hackney
Gaskins
High Point
Cape Fear
Boy Scout Council
Wilmington
North Carolina State College
National Training School For Professional Scouters
The
Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Jerome Rothlein
James Rothlein
Mary Agnes Mullinix
Troy
San Francisco
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Dharges
Et Rothlein
Ray Rothlein
New Yorkty
Wesley Memorial
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Frank Smith
Rotary Drive
Thornton Glover
Emerywood Court Apartments
Sanders Dallas
Hunter Dalton
Colonial Drive
Elizabeth Ennis
Howard White
J. W.as
Otteray Drive
W. A. Hayes
Edgedale Drive
Stanley Davis
North Main Street
Ernestine Fields
Weat Circle Drive
Evelyn Gallant
South Hamilton
Verona Blalock
W. H. Deitz
Cummings Street
W. T. Davis
Women’s Society
Women's Missionary Society
Street Baptist Church
D. S. Neill
Lottie Moon
Main ST
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Main Street Methodist Church
B. C. Rogers
Woodrow Ave
J. O. Connor
Washington St
G. K. Loftin
Montlieu Ave
Lucy Robertson
J. W. Johnson
Steele St
Circle No. 3
Calvary
Calvary Methodist Church
C. L. Clark
Florence Thomas Arty
Roary Club
Fayetteville
G Kins
Richard Strauss
C. M. Gaskins New Uwharrie
Lester
N. Main St
Beat! Gener
Enramond
Simplrenty
Benrus
Wittaner
Stanleys
Jewelers
S. Main St
Bulova
Gruen
Ilinston
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