Armed Forces Seek 20 Percent Pay Hike in Wages
The armed forces urge a 20 percent pay raise to boost voluntary enlistments amid debate on extending the draft. Secretary Patterson and Secretary Forrestal push the rise to align pay with living costs and aid recruiting, with estimated cost between 300 and 600 million annually. Senator Johnson proposes transferring selective service duties to the veterans administration to extend reemployment protections for returning veterans.
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Washington
Patterson
Patterson and Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal
White House
Senate
House
Edwin C. Johnson
Dcole
Veterans Administration
Johnson
Congress
Radio Schedule Highlights a Full Evening of Programs
The listing shows a dense broadcast slate for Wednesday February 27 with a mix of dramas, serials, news, music, and variety shows across CBS ABC and NBC. Notable items include Front Page Farrell, Hop Harrigan, Duke Sleuths, Jack Armstrong, Lone Ranger, Eddie Cantor, Kay Kyser, and The Andrews Sisters with regional time adjustments for CST MST and EST.
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Farrell
Cbs
Tennessee Jed
Abe-East
Hop Harrigan
Abc
Tom Mix
Ulncy Howe
Dbs
Aster Kiernan
Abc-East
Terry
Abc-West
Howe
Mbs-West
Abe Jimmy Carroll
Dick Tracy
Eileen Farrell
Jack Armstrong
Lowell Thomas
Abe
Mbs
Carolyn Gilbert
Abe Fiery Queen
Cbs-Basic
Cbs Lone Ranger
Abe Frank
Basic
Harkness
Abe West
Bill Brandt
Mr. and
Mrs. North
Abe Jack Carson
Cbs Ng
Elmer Davis
Abe Vienna Tee
Abe Jean Hersholt
Christian
Cbs the
District Attorney
Abe Ann Sothern
Maisie
Kay Kyser
Ralph Morgan
Abe Dave Elman
Andrews Sisters
Dhs
Abe Cing
Mbe
Nbe
Variety
Duquesne Ring Recovered From World War II Soldier
James DeLuce of Pittsburgh regains his Duquesne University ring lost during the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945. A New Jersey woman reported a ring bearing the initials JDL was taken by her husband from a German soldier and asked the university to locate the owner. Duquesne traced the ring to DeLuco.
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Pittsburgh
James DeLuce
Duquesne University
New Jersey
JDL
Duqgesne
DeLuco
CCC Opens Office In High Point
Arthur Pue of Commercial Credit announces a new High Point office in the Arcade building at 329 North Main Street with J B Lee named as manager. Lee, a 1938 hire and veteran, served in England France and Germany with the 350th ordinance depot company earning a unit citation and battle stars.
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High Point
Arthur Pue
Commercial Credit, Corporation
Greensboro
J. B. Lee
Arcade
North Main Street
Lee
Commercial Credit
Army
England
France
Germany
350Th Ordinance Depot Company
The
Commercial Credit Corporation
Charlotte
Davidson College
Tennessee Town Quiet After Riotous Night
In Columbia Tennessee state guardsmen and highway patrolmen patrolled the city after a night of racial tension that wounded ten. Curfew kept streets empty while 300 weapons including firearms knives and razors were seized in house-to-house searches. Marines are noted for the leatherneck nickname.
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Columbia
Tenn
Eldridge Denham
Word Puzzle Cross Answers Mix
A dated crossword grid clue list with horizontal and vertical entries covering animals foods metals and common words across two wordplay sections. Includes definitions for terms such as one being a city name and several two part phrases.
59 Scouts Receive Awards At Thomasville Honor Court
In Thomasville on Feb 27 the first 1946 quarterly court of honor awarded 59 Boy Scouts from seven troops in the Uwharrie council. Troop 21 led with many awards including a Life rank for John Farrington. Troops 5, 21, 60 named multiple Life, Second Class and First Class recipients across numerous merit badges and specializations. The event was held in the Main Street School auditorium. A stray note mentions an African antelope escape and a hawk’s daily dinner needs.
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Thomasville
Uwharrie Council
Main Street
Bobby Ward
John Farrington
James Olive
Donald Wilson
George Saintsing
Jimmie Clinard
Billy Hedrick
Bobby Hedrick
Kaolon Wall
Jimmie Kennedy
Credit for World War II veterans grows with USAFI forms
After World War II schools increasingly collaborate with the armed forces to award real academic credit for service time. Veterans should obtain USAFI Form 47 to document educational achievements and present it to colleges. Keep Separation Qualification Records if available. many ex service members earn about one semester of credit for service work.
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United States Armed Forces Institute
USAFI
Sam
Adjutant General's Office
War Department
Washington
Marine Corps Headquarters
Coast Guard
Navy
Veterans sought for clerk or shipping positions
A 22 year old white high school graduate with U S Army clerk typist experience and 60 wpm typing applies for civilian work as shipping clerk at an electrical supply firm. Four months shipping clerk experience and shoe sales work noted plus neat appearance and conscientious attitude. Employers may contact the U S Employment Service for interviews or job suggestions. There are about 1 900 varieties of milkweed in the world.
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U. S. Army
U. S. Employment Service Office
Johnson Pushes Local Control and Pay Boost Agenda
North Carolina state treasurer Charles M. Johnson urged returning local government control to counties and towns while seeking higher pay for white collar workers in private and state jobs. He noted bond issues should remain state controlled, warned against excessive borrowing, and hinted at possible 1948 governor ambitions. The New Bern chamber event highlighted Ward’s introduction and Johnson’s early campaign framing.
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Raleich
Charles M. Johnson
New Bern Chamber of Commerce
State Local Government Commission
Johnson
D. L
Libby) Ward
New Bern
Ward
Chamber of Commerce
Executrix Notice for John Henry Beach Estate
Vivian Jacqueatta Childs Beach is named executrix of John Henry Beach of Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must file claims by February 7 1947 or be forever barred. Owing debts should be settled promptly. The notice is dated February 1946 and signed by Gold McAnally Gold Attorneys.
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John Henry Beach
Tate
Guilford County
North Carolina
Vivian Jacqueatta Childs Beach
McAnallay & Gold
Attys
Guilford County Realty Transfers in High Point Township
Real estate transfers in High Point Township show multiple deeds from individuals such as Bertha S. Barbee to J. J. W and wife for a lot on East Russell Street and R. P. Royer to P. J. and wife for a lot on Blain Street among others.
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Bertha S. Barbee
East Russell St
Hamilton
D Johnson
Best Street
R. P. Royer
P. J
Blain Street
Cc. E. Reitzel
Lewis
Vail
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Jack Perry
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J. M. Cole
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