South Carolina in top seed for Southern Center tourney in Raleigh
In Raleigh South Carolina faces Clemson in a top seed start at the Southern Center basketball tournament with North Carolina State Duke Maryland The Citadel and William and Mary in first round action as fans expect a tough run for the Gamecocks amid strong Carolina and N C State contenders.
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Sarongs Fuel Fashion Clash on Dorothy Lamour Set
Hollywood reports a wardrobe showdown at Paramount over sarongs in Masquerade in Mexico. Dorothy Lamour wears new gowns that cover parts of her body while still aiming for sexy allure, with Edith Head and director Mitch Leisen weighing in on the look.
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Mexico
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Backers Push Raleigh Site for State Medical College
A circulated four page mimeographed statement argues for locating the four year medical college at Raleigh State College rather than Hill. It cites 2600 patients at Hill hospital versus 400 in Raleigh area facilities and contends Raleigh offers broader clinical study and easier access to specialists and instructors.
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North Carolina War Casualties Named in Action
The War Department lists North Carolinians killed in action in Europe. The names include Hubert L. Blackwelder from Mount Pleasant, Vernon H. Bond of High Point, Grady M. Burchett of Guilford College, Eugene W. Carpenter of Lincolnton, Luke Chandler of Marshall, Jess W Cochran of Tuxedo, James D. Crisp of Andrews, Alice Currin of Angier, Kenneth C. Deweese of Leicester, Paul J. Dockery of Asheville, James FE Grantham of Tarboro, George G. High of Red Oak, Benjamin H. Joyner of Fuquay Springs, and many others from towns such as Rocky Point, Belews Creek, Old Fort, Salisbury, Mount Gilead, Gastonia, Clinton, Charlotte, Murphy and more.
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Hubert L
Mary M. Blackwelder
Mount Pleasant
Bond
Jessie J
Blanche Bond
Gates. Brown
Vernon H
Mildreds. Brown
High Point
Burchett
Grady M. Wile
Dorcas B. Burchett
Guilford College
Carpenter
Eugene W
Mildred H. Carpenter
Lincolnton
Chandler
Luke
Vesta Chandler
Marshall
Cochran
Jess W
Bessie J. Cochran
Tuxedo
Crisp
James D
Alice R. Crisp
Andrews
Currin
Pic
Alice R
Joyner
Benjamin H
Benjamin C. Joyner
Fuquay Springs
Ledbetter
Bruce H
Susan E. Ledbetter
Otey
William B
Ledah S. Otey
Rocky Point
Preston
James H
Rachel R. Preston
Belews Creek
Raby
Eugene M
Annie M. Worley
Old Fort
Ritchie
Ralph A
Lola M. Ritchie
Route Three
Salisbury
Russell
Cpl
Crawford B
Rosa B. Russell
Mount Gilead
Sides
Addie F
Thomas F. Sides
Smith
James L
New Bern Celebrates Washington's Birthday for 150th Time
New Bern, Feb 22. The town marked George Washington's birthday for the 150th time since 1796 when the celebration began after Washington’s southern tour visit. The North Carolina Gazette notes the first celebration with toasts at Frilick's hotel and recalls a 1799 toast after Washington's death.
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University of North Carolina
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Vermonter Aiken urges liberal block in GOP to appeal to independents
Senator Aiken of Vermont urges forming a party bloc to preserve liberal elements in Congress and woo independent voters. He says Republicans have driven away young people and plans talks with Senators Morse Ball and others to push frequent consultations on policy and legislation. Morse praised GOP range of views but did not comment on the proposal.
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Oregon
Joseph Ball
Minnesota
Aubrey Williams
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New York
Columbus
Oregonian
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Carolinians Freed From Jap Prisons
A Washington dispatch lists North Carolina personnel among liberated prisoners from Japanese camps in the Philippines. Names include Cecil W. Colley and family in Hickory, Master Sgt. James P. Hall and wife Annie Hall of Elizabeth City area, and First Lt. Clyde A. Huffstickler with wife in Kings Mountain. The piece notes a newborn bear the size of a gray squirrel.
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Viola M. Colley
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Annie C. Hall
Route 1
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Wake Forest Rd
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Clyde A. Huffstickler
Kings Mountain
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