Morehead Planetarium to Feature Genevieve B head Memorial Wing
Plans call the planetarium building the Morehead building with a Genevieve B head memorial wing. Norman A. Cocke and John L. Morehead join trustee duties alongside founder and chairman Morehead who funds scholarships. Eggers and Higgins of New York prepare construction as the $75,000 Zeiss telescope may be imported through government and private channels.
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Tees
Morehead
Genevieve B.head
Sweden
University of North Carolina Alumni Association
Norman A. Cocke
John L. Morehead
Charlotte Morehead
Y Eggers and Higgins
Newark
Germany
Homma War Crimes Conviction Stands After Court Refusal
The Supreme Court refused to intervene in Manila proceedings where Japanese Lt General Masaharu Homma was convicted as a war criminal and sentenced to be shot.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Manila
Masaharu Homma
Belgium still fights on with unbroken spirit after war
The piece recalls Bastogne’s defiant motto nuts and the Belgian will to rebuild despite devastation. It notes Belgian leaders in exile and the push to extradite Rex-leader Degrelle from Spain for war crimes, while Belgium looks to peace and recovery.
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Bastogne
Belgium
Leon Felle
Spain
Brusséls
Madrid
Degrelle
Laval
Norway
Isling
Berjum
Generalissimo Franco
Thomasville Chair Co. Grants 15 Percent Wage Increase
Thomasville Chair company raises hourly wages by 15 percent effective today. Doak Finch, company president, states the measure affects about 1,500 workers at the city's largest furniture manufacturer and expresses goodwill and a desire for security and happiness for the staff.
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Thomasville Chair Co
Thomasville
Thomasville Chair Company
Doak Finch
Finch
Soviet Warns of Possible World War Over Indonesia
Vishinsky urged a U N style commission with United States Russia Britain China and the Netherlands to handle Indonesia where Britain and Dutch forces reportedly deploy up to 80 000 troops and modern anti aircraft gear amid tensions. Bevih countered that no evidence shows British troops threaten world peace and Britain rejects the claim.
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Britain
Netherlands
United Nations
Vishinsky
United States
Russia
China
Soviet
Ukraine
van Kleffens
Indonesia
Bevih
Compromise Talks On Non-Controversial Housing Bill
Banking Chairman Spence and Rep Wolcott planned day meetings to see if an agreement on a non controversial bill could be reached. Wilson Wyatt, housing expeditor, expected to join Republicans to press for price ceilings on 40 million existing houses, with disagreement only on that provision.
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Spence
Dky
Wolcott
Mich
Wilson W. Wyatt
Wag
Rgee
OPA
East Carolina Play Personal Appearance on March 5-6
The East Carolina college senior class presents Lawrence Riley's Personal Appearance in a three act comedy. performances are scheduled for March 5 and 6 under the direction of Mrs. Ruby T Collins of Greenville and feature Arietta Cooper of Wallace in the lead role Arden. Other cast members include Elna Powell Denn ton Robert Musselwhite Francelle Barden Katie Earle Owen Jessie Love Carter A E Manning Jerome Worsley and Mary Whitehurst Bethel.
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Greenville
East Carolina Ponamsee College
Lawrence Rieley
Ruby T. Collins
Pipares
Poonarietta Cooper
Wallace
Carole Arden
Elna Powell
Denton
Robert Musselwhite
Francelle Barden
Mira
Katie Earle Owen
Koro
Jessie Love Carter
Fayetteville
A. E. Manning
Jamesville
Jerome Worsley
Mary Whitehurst
Bethel
Thomasville Boy Joins Phi Sigma Pi Chapter
GREENVILLE The Tau Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi at East Carolina Teachers College welcomed eleven new members James Parker Jesse Parker John Heath Garlan Bailey Earl Sawyer Ralph Gurganus Kenneth Frazelle Calvin Warren Genespeth Ola H Forrest and Charles B Cobb. Dr Carl L Adams education chair was made an honorary member. John Johnson of Raleigh presided and conducted the initiation.
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Greenville
Phi Sigma Pi
East Carolina Teachers College
James and
Jesse Parker
Georgia
John Heath
Washington
Garlan Bailey
Thomasville
Earl Sawyer
Jamesville
Ralph Gurganus
Jacksonville
Kenneth Frazelle
Richlands
Calvin Warren
Robersonville
Genespeth
Whiteville
Ola H. Forrest
Charles B. Cobb
Carl L. Adams
Department of Education
John Johnson
Raleigh
Strike of Tugboat Dispute Eases as Arbitration Ready
Under an arbitration agreement 3500 tugment will return to work immediately and any wage settlement from arbitration will be retroactive to January 1. Government seizure of the tugboats will be lifted.
Tugboat strikers vote to accept arbitration in New York harbor
In New York harbor 1500 tugboat workers at a mass meeting voted to accept arbitration of grievances behind their week old walkout. Captain William Bradley of Local 838 said workers would be advised by radio when to return to work after committees from the union and tug companies reached an agreement.
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New York
New York Harbor
William Bradley
United Marine Division
AFL International Longshoremen's Association
National idle labor total today amid disputes
Nationwide idle workers reached 1,470,000 as labor disputes constrain production. Figures reflect ongoing disruptions across multiple sectors with no wide relief in sight.
Bribery Plea and State Witness Testimony in Co defendant Case
A bribery plea with not guilty to nolo contendere is entered as a state witness. A nol pros is taken in a separate case for co defendant Hal Whorton of Oriental, who has also testified for the state. Co defendants Davenport faces trial with Mrs. Eddie Powers of New Bern and Johnnie Heath, and J R Hunning of Greenville.
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Hal Whorton
Oriental
Whorton
Davenport
8Die
F. H.) Powers
Johnnie Heath
New Bern
J. R. Hunning
Greenville
Boyles
Jesse H. ‘Price
Ment Kinston
Jones d
Ng Amd
Chinese Currency Drops After Fake Story Circulates
Hong Kong February 11 reporters say the Chinese currency fell sharply after six newspapers published a fake Associated Press report datelined Chunking claiming the finance ministry fixed the exchange at 2,000 Chinese dollars to one dollar. The drop was the sharpest since the war ended as speculators profited briefly.
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Hong Kong
Associated Press
Ministry of Finance
Von Paulus Testifies On Soviet Campaign Plan
Field Marshal Friedrich von Paulus testified before former commanders that he was given the task to attack Russia in 1940. He said the June 22, 1941 invasion was delayed five weeks to first overrun Yugoslavia. A Russian report cited 1,650,000 deaths from the occupation. He noted an erroneous belief that 150 to 140 divisions would suffice to crush Russia.
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Mernberg
Friedrich von Paulus
Stalingrad
Moscow Radio
Yugoslavia
von Paulus
Russia
Appalachian Boy To Be In Recital at North Carolina event
Boone A J Smith of Appalachian State Teachers College earned a spot on the Student Composers Recital held by the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina on March 15 in Greensboro. He will perform his own 23rd Psalm setting.
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Boone
A. J. Smith
Appalachian
State
Teachers College
Woman's College of the University of North Carolina
Greensboro
Colleges
Music School of North Carolina
Smith
Get Up Nights Signal Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An ad warns that waking at least four times nightly signals kidney and bladder problems. It promotes Cystex as a physician prescribed flush aid and claims quick relief, a money back guarantee, and a potent restorative effect on vitality.
Southern Railway Stock Takes Slump
A broad market roundup shows Southern Railway among leaders hit by neglect while several rail names like Northern Pacific and U S Rubber suffered. Livestock markets in Chicago ended steady to slightly higher with good demand for hogs and cattle. Cotton futures fell with noon prices down overall and dry goods trade muted awaiting ceilings and allocations for 1946 tobacco crop.
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New York
Schenley
Distillers Corp
National Distillers
Hiram Walker
American Radiator
Certain-Teed
Flintkote
Blaw-Knox
du Pont
General Mom U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
N. ¥. Central
Deere
Sears Roebuck
Santa Fe
Southern Railway
Northern Pacific
American Telephone
Youngstown Sheet
U. S. Rubber
International Harvester
Commonwealth & Southern
Kennecott
American Smeltie
Phelps Dodge
Union Car
Chicago
USDA
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago shipping data
Potatoes arrivals on track and total U S shipments rise as demand remains slow. Old stocks are moderately supplied with prices steady to slightly higher. new stocks are light with slow demand. Prices listed for russet burbanks and bliss varieties across Idaho Colorado Nebraska North Dakota Wisconsin and Florida.
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Chicago
U. S
Idaho Russet Burbanks
Colorado
Red McClures
Nebraska
Bliss
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Markets Closed In Observance Of Lincoln's Birthday
Major financial and commodity exchanges across the United States will be closed tomorrow in observance of Lincoln's birthday. Live stock markets will operate as usual and international markets in Winnipeg Toronto Montreal and London stay open. The note also mentions the dingo migration to Australia from Asia over 7 000 years ago.
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New York
United States
Lincoln
Winnipeg
Toronto
Montreal
London
Kangaroo Tail Support Described as Penta Ful Structure
A fragment notes a kangaroo with a lone tail used as primary support when sitting. The description hints at a fivefold tail feature aiding balance and rest.
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Noseet Oavio Street
Barbara Perry
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101St Airborne Division
von Runstedt
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Dennis O'Keefe
Carmen Miranda
Annie" Kennedy
Paramount
Errol FL Flynn
San Antonio
Technicolorith
Alexis Smith
Rialto
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Salem Street
Gale Storm and
Phil Regan
Inc, Tax Inc
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Nne
Adam Wyvona Hale
Indian Mound
Tennessee
Allstar
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Cinema Presents
Fredric March
Veronica Lake
Carolina
Australia
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Alleghany
At&sf
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Case JT
Caterpil Trac
Gillette
Radio KO
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Goodrich
Repub Sui
Goodyear
Reynolds
Graham Paige
Socony
Nick Can
Ind
Std Oil
NJ Johns Man
Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Kroger
Grace Swift
Libby
Tex Co
Lice & Myers
Tex Gulf
Tex Gulf Sul
Transamertica Lorillard
Trans & West Air
Louis & Nash
Union Carbide
Mack Truck
Union
United Airs
Mont Ward
United Aire
Murray Corp
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United Fruit
Asia
Tues
Hight Point Armory
Johnny Long and His Orchestra
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Benepit J. Chamber OF Commerce
FUND
Atlas Tires
Standard Oil
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Esso
America
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Ealer
Esso Inc
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