Record Leaf Crop Estimated
The Agriculture Department estimated a record flue cured tobacco crop of 1,504,075,000 pounds for the year, 14 percent above last year on 5 percent less acreage. The season's final estimate predicts 1,517 pounds per acre, 205 pounds above the prior record, with total US tobacco around 2,256,000,000 pounds.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Southes
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Open Sleigh Found After Theft in Spokane
Spokane residents report a two horse open sleigh stolen from George Locher. A neighbor spotted the sleigh a block away, tipped but undamaged. Locher planned a free ride for the finder and family as he retrieved the sleigh.
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Spokane
Wash
George
Locher
Sheriff's Deputies
Two Tar Heel POWs Deny Collaboration with Enemy
Two North Carolinians and former Korean War POWs, Daniel L. Wheeless of Rocky Mount and Perry M. Walker of Mount Olive, denied to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission that they collaborated with the enemy. Their $2.50 daily captivity benefits were denied along with 248 others, pending Senate subcommittee hearings on pledge of traitor status and proper due process.
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Washington
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
Daniel L. Wheeless
Rocky Mount
Perry M. Walker
Mount Olive
North Korea
Congress
Andrew T. McGuire
Wheeless
Walker
Senate Constitutional Rights Subcommittee
Hubert E. May
Nashville
N.C
Rep. Cooley
D-Nc
Senate
Student Charged With Murder In Mebane Family Shooting
Eddie Lee, 17, a Mebane High School student and honor pupil, faces murder charges after the fatal shooting of his stepfather Garland Owens, 45, with a .22 rifle. Bond set at 2500 dollars. arraignment held before Magistrate Norman. Police Chief D W Smith and others testified to the teen's good character.
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Mebane
N.C
Alamance Superior Court
Eddie Lee
Norman
Garland B. Owens
Owens
Eddie
Myrtle Owens
D. W. Smith
Snack ideas for holiday drop-ins in January issue
The January issue of Better Homes & Gardens offers 56 holiday hospitality ideas for hostesses. Featured snacks include Caramel Crunch and Bacon Bites, Tiny Turkey Cream Puffs, and Sugar Ball Cookies.
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Better Homes & Gardens
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