No Christmas Trees to Shine In Washington
Washington faces a power emergency after an August fire damaged city facilities. Mayor L. H. Swindell has ordered a state of emergency and early closing of stores by 5 p m. Citizens are urged to conserve electricity while officials seek aid. Naval authorities in Norfolk report generator issues amid the shortage.
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Little Washington
L. H. Swindell
Acot
Ater
Norfolk
Farm Bureau Official Resigns From North Carolina Unit
Greensboro December report says W. H. Rogers organizational director of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation has tendered his resignation to the executive committee. The resignation takes effect January 1 as he plans to devote more time to his Fuquay Springs farm and a private business venture. No successor announced.
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Greensboro
W. H. Rogers
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
Rogers
Fuquay Springs
Washington Faces Power Shortage Amid River Navigation Limits
City of Washington struggles with a power shortage as river conditions curb the use of naval vessel power equipment. Officials note Pamlico River’s shallows hinder emergency support and equipment deployment. Local residents await alternative solutions.
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Cally
Washington
Pamlico River
Living room reception with tomato juice cocktail and relishes
Guests begin with a B V tomato juice cocktail and assorted relishes in the living room. They move to the dining room for the main dish Wilsons Ham served with breads and Certified Cheeses, a pear bell salad, and egg nog ice cream for dessert.
Marshall Plan Faces Rough Congress Return
The Marshall plan to aid Europe will enter a strenuous review when Congress reconvenes January 6. President Truman sent the proposal, with Republicans likely to dissect it piece by piece, weighing four year commitments and initial funding of 15 months at 6.8 billion dollars, while proposing an eight member board or a new Economic Cooperation Administration to run it. Committees will hold hearings and draft recommendations before a full vote.
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New Economic Co-operation Administration
No Mistletoe Kisses In Canada This Christmas
Ottawa reports no mistletoe sales this holiday as imports from Florida Texas Mexico and California are blocked by new dollar exchange rules. Limited British Columbia supply cannot meet demand for the season.
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Ottawa
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Texas
Mexico
California
U. S
British Columbia
Radio Network Programs Time Corrections Explain
Eastern standard times apply to the network with subtractive adjustments for Central and Mountain zones. Local stations may alter relay times to fit schedules and last minute changes are not included.
Complex Radio Schedule Fragments From Evening Lineup
A fragmented list outlines an extensive December radio schedule with programs from Abe Newscast CBC CBS MBS and others. Entries include News Reports Talk Shows Comedy Variety and Musical segments across multiple networks and time slots ending with late night dance programming.
St Paul Bridge Championship Draws East as Delegation Heads South
The second annual bridge championships coincide with the St. Paul Winter Carnival in St. Paul Minnesota from January 30 to February 2. A likely eastern turnout is noted with David Clarren of Minneapolis praised as host and a strong player. Clarren features in a key hand where declarer overcomes a tricky double finesse to collect several tricks, but six no trump declines to four.
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St. Paul
Minn
New York
East
David Clarren
Minneapolis
South
North
Declarer
Clarren
Christmas Play At Glenola Church
Glenola Baptist Church will present a Christmas play titled Seeking the Heart of Christmas on Wednesday night at 7 o clock. The production is by the church youth with direction by Mrs. W D Wood Mrs. Hubert Ruth and Mrs. Dewitt Coltrane and treats will be given to the Sunday school membership present.
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Glenola Baptist Church
W. D. Wood
Hubert Ruth
Dewitt Coltrane
Notice of administration for Charles P Ellington estate
J J Ellington administrator of Charles P Ellington deceased Guilford County North Carolina invites all claimants to present verified claims by December 5 1948 to his City Hall office High Point NC and asks estates debtors to settle promptly This notice dated December 9 1947 appears in Guilford County records Va
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Charles P. Ellington
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
J. J. Ellington
Sunset Drive
Santa Asked To Send Youngster Year Old Dog
Philadelphia report notes a youth named Joe wrote Santa asking for a one year old dog after last year’s disappointment. Joseph F. Gallagher, Santa’s representative, promised to forward the letter but could not guarantee results. He added humor that next year Joe might request a two year old dog.
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Santa
Philadelphia
Santa Claus
Gallagher
Joe
WHPE Radio Schedule 1947 Broadens Morning Lineup
The WHPE station lists a dense 1947 broadcast day with AP News at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Breakfast Patrol segments, musical programs including Les Paul Trio and Tin Pan Alley, regional news, and entertainment shows such as South American Way and Matinee Melodies.
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WHPE
Tin Pan Alley
Bing Crosby
Not Enough Fuel Oil to Go Around
Senator Johnston of South Carolina warned there will be 10 to 15 percent less fuel oil available this winter than needed to keep homes warm. He predicted conditions would worsen mid to late January as demand remains high and supply tight.
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Senator Johnston
D-Sc
Johnett
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