Washington correspondents endure Truman walks and pay in the capital
Hal Boyle notes White House reporters skip morning walks with President Truman and chase human interest stories during country trips. He recalls reporters braving pre breakfast strolls, chats with the president, and a culture of cheap taxi rides and small tips that leave them feeling rich and foreign in bustling Washington.
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Hal Boyle
Washton
White House
Truman
Washington
Manhattan
Atomic energy debates and world capital tone in postwar city
Residents lament worker shortages as government jobs rise and the town loses its country feel. Senators McMahon and Vandenberg clash over atomic secrets while General Bradley deflects with careful phrasing. A Missouri accent remains a memorable hallmark of the veteran leader.
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America
Brien McMahon
Dconn
Legislative Committee On
Sen
Arthur Vandenburg
R-Mich
United Nations
Omar Nelson Bradley
Missouri
Moberly
Bradley
Kaint
Normanay
Thomasville Wreck Injures Two Men on High Point Road
Keneth Saunders of College street Thomasville and Rector Samuel Cunt Jr of Mayfair Burlington were injured in a head on collision on the High Point road near Russell's fish pond. Deputy Lashley said both victims were not seriously hurt and were taken to City Memorial hospital. The wreck involved a 1931 Ford coupe driven by Saunders and a 1946 Nash operated by Hunt. investigation incomplete and no charges filed.
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Thomasville
Keneth Saunders
College Street
Samuel Cunt, Jr
Mayfair
Burlington
High Point
Pean Russell
Fish Pond
W. H. Lashley
City Memorial Hospital
Saunders
Hunt
Commissioners Defer School Improvements in Davidson County
Davidson county commissioners met in Lexington and again postponed definite action on nearly five million dollars in proposed school improvement appropriations. The panel also discussed grand jury recommendations on the Davidson county jail and potential jail repairs, with ongoing uncertainty about building a new facility.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
Lexington
Grand Jury
Charles F. Cline
Gals From Small Town Get Whistles In Motion Pictures
Hollywood profile highlights actors from small towns who rise to stardom. Mentions Alan Ladd of tomorrow and Fred MacMurray from several towns, plus Clarke Gable and Lana Turner among others, showing rural roots feeding big screen success. Ends by noting that even “whistle stop” girls gain fame.
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Hollywood
Neageey
Slippery Rock
Alan Ladd
Fred McMurray
Kankakee
Ill
Beaver Dam
Mis
Gilroy
Calif
Waukesha
Wis
MacMurray
Paramount
Nebraska
Arlington Sprangler Brough
Filley
Robert Taylor
Taylor
MGM
Lot
Clarke Gabie
Cadiz
Ohio
Glamour
New York
Lana Turner
Wallace
Idaho
Carole Landis
Fairchild
Ann Sheriden
Denton
Tex
Ella Raines
Snoqualmie
Wash
Jeanne — Bartstow
Notice to creditors in estate of Fred M. Parlow
Hang qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Fred M. Parlow deceased Guilford County North Carolina asks all persons with claims to exhibit them by January 86 1948 or be barred. Debts owed should be paid promptly. Dated January 7 1947 J F Parlow Administrator J A Myatt Attorney Security Bank Building Cincinnati 1916 23-302/6-13
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Hang
Fred M. Farlow
Guilford County
Carolina
J. F. Parlow
Fred M. Parlow
J. A. Myatt
Biblical Measures and Wealth Mentioned in Old Texts
Fragmentary note lists talents and spans with monetary values and distances in biblical terms. Mentions silver talent and gold talent amounts, a handbreadth, a span, and a journey distance, with approximate modern equivalents provided.
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Emda
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Tennessee
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Henn
Baltimore
Briarcraft, Inc
Cliff Weil Cigar Co
Richmond
Ralston
del Monte
Plymouth
Mrs. Rabon
Cisnes
Tee
Marylee Taylors
Pierce
Frankfurters
Cheerios
Gerber
Libbys
Virginia
Turnip Greens
Ivory
South America
New England
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