House Advances 192 Bills as Raleigh Sessions Near End
The North Carolina House aims for sine die adjournment within 10 days after approving 192 bills this week. Key items include a $105 million revenue measure and a $115 million appropriations bill moved by the Senate. Debate centers on wartime pay scales, education amendments, and rules for health, labor, and absentee registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Summers
Raleigh
House
Shearon Harris
County Health Department
Board of Cosmetic Art
Armed Services
Merchant Marine
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
Motorists and Coastal Concerts Highlight Summer Stats
The Census Bureau reports 11 million U S motorists replace fan belts annually while 3 000 performers earn living in seaside concert parties along England coastlines during normal summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
England
Farmers report value of farm implements in 1940 census
U S farmers reported the value of farm implements and machinery at 3 059 266 327 dollars in the 1940 Census, down from 3 301 654 000 dollars in 1930.
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U S
Victory Garden urged as answer to 1943 food shortages
War demands push urban residents to dig in vacant lots and windowsills as the N C Farm Extension Service and Civilian Garden Agency offer help. Community groups hold meetings on home farming while public notices share upcoming events and obituaries in a busy local roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Garden
Edward Markham
N. C. Farm Extension Service
Raleigh
Victory Gardens
Inez Ware
Fairview Street
Harrison - Dunbar
Jacqueline Haizlip
India and the Raj 1957 Ten-Year Waiting Period Foreseen
An analysis recalls key dates in Anglo-Indian history from 1657 to 1857 and links them to modern hopes for freedom. Authors suggest Britain may adopt a Philippine-like ten-year waiting period after World War II, shaping a planned end to the Raj by 1957.
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East India
Bengal
Hugli
Job Charnok
Calcutta
East India Company
India
Clive
Plassey
Punjab
Agra
John Company
G. Anderson
M. Subedar
British India
Britain
Philippines
Plessy
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Mussolini Moves to Block Turkish Peace Ties
Washington suggests Mussolini acts to bar any Italian diplomat from negotiating a separate peace with the United Nations. Barons Guariglia and Rosso swap posts as Rome signals loyalty, with Rosso kept from Ankara and retired in Florence.
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Richard G. Maslock
Associated Press
Rome
Washington
Mussolini
United Nations
Paris
Raffaele Guariglia
Turkey
Augusto Rosso
Moscow
Rosso
Ankara
Guariglia
United States
Galeazzo Ciano
Foree
Easter holiday and science notes from W A Bivins
Easter will fall on April 25 the latest Sunday in 150 years. Earth weight and gravity measurements are explained citing Bailey and Copernicus. Congressman Cooley complains about dummy guns in Washington. local traffic signs draw reader ire. A High Point man asks his driver about punctuation.
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H. Norwood Bowne
George Washington
United States
Eli Whitney
Cooley
North Carolina
Washington
Durham Herald
Raleigh Times
R. C. Russell
Brighty
Sam
Spring Bonnets To Be Without Usual Frills
Detroit workers at Ford plants plan protective non frilly hats for safety and utility. CIO Local 400 leader says current market lacks practical stylish options. A helmet style, ventilated and light, is proposed amid a design contest with seersucker and denim outfits suggested for summer work wear.
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Kathryn Umphrey
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Highland Park
Molly Eisenstat
United Automobile Workers (Cio
Molly
Record review notes and new releases in 1940s media coverage
The piece covers Victor's March album of Richard Crooks arias with notable commentary and mentions Charlie Spivak RCA Victor Stardusters and Walt Disney Saludos Amigos. It also notes Artie Shaw's last recordings pre service, Koussevitsky donations, and North Carolina ginning season shifts due to labor and weather.
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Downbeat
Victor
Richard Crooks
Richard Crook
Crooks
Samson
Judas Maccabaeus
England
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Charlie Spivak
RCA ‘Victor
Stardusters
June Hutton
Glo
Ina Ray
Glenn Miller
Spivak
Walt Disney
South America
Brazil
Enric Madriguera
RCA Victor
Artie Shaw
Arter
Serge Koussevitsky
Boston Symphony
James Caesar Petrillo
Philadelphia
W. FD
North Carolina
Dan F. Holler
N. C. State College
High Point Life Underwriters Set March Officers Meeting
The High Point Association of Life Underwriters will elect officers at the March meeting, Wednesday night at 6:30 o'clock, at the Asia Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. S. McLeod
St. Mark Methodist Church
H. M. Kirkpatrick
Mary Blackburn
W. F. Elliott
First Baptist
Auxiliary Police
Daniel Brooks
Pike
J. C. Morgan
D. Flowe
Alonzo Holmes
America
St. Mark
Sam
James Cobb
Doris Harris
Mary Washington
Ellia Maude Griffin
Edith Daniels
Leroy Jones
Thaynie Lebelle
Willie Marie Carter
Erlene Ballinger
Beauticians Club
Ernestine Reid
Wall Street
High Point Association of Life Underwriters
Asia Cafe
Teetotaler Hitler and German leadership under strain
The Greens boro News reports that Teetotaler Hitler dislikes soldiers drinking as it disrupts his murder and arson plan. He is said to have avoided speaking on two recent German days to avoid appearing to yield supreme command, while German Cassandras are silenced.
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Greensboro
Hitler
Germany
Cassandra
Troy
Priam
Penetro Promises Cold Relief For Seasonal Ailments
Ad touts Penetro as a dual action remedy for colds with external counter irritation easing chest tightness and internal medicated vapors reducing nasal congestion and coughing. Claims a stainless, pleasant use and a 25 cent jar with a double supply offer.
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Alen
Renfro Valley
Radio Stars
Kentucky
Riggs
Ang
Alpha Art
Alpha Art Club
O. T. Morgan
Underhall Avenue
Willing Workers Club of
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A.M.F. Zion Church
F. O. Bass
Mt. Vernon
Guilford County
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Beamon Street
Mr. Smith
High Point
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Pilgrim
Pilgrim Congregational Church
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Wm Penn High School
Leonard Street
Johnie Mae Simpson
Sara Bell Gladden
Nellie Marks
Jessie Mingo
Robert Baldwin
Willie Boulware
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Richard Eccles
Robert Anderson
Willie Buckson
Mildred Jones
William Winchester
Robert Cousar
Henry Flowers
W. M. Boyd
Henry Porter
Carl Chavis
Wm. Penn
Morgan College
C.I.A.A
U. S. Army
Porter
Camp Meade
Chavis
Portsmouth
Charles H. Christian
A.M.E. Zion Church
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Robt. A. Evans
Mr. Christian
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
Brooks Memorial Church
L. M. Mayfield
J. E. Melton
C. W. Lawrence
Wm. Penn Boys
Elmer Torrence
Pearl Torrence
368Th
Arizona
GUILD
Wesleyan Service Guild
Ruth Chavis
Underhill Avenue
Wedding of the Roses
Marjorie Consar
M. Martin
M. Cousar
B. Evans
M. Robinson
Ruby Pinnix
T. F. Saunders
Alvin Miller
Robert N. Cool
Aton
Duce
Carl T. L. Owens
Ellis W. Owens
Lexington
N. C
Miley Ann Owens
Raymond Bowers
W. A. Bivins
Earth
Francis Bailey
Bailey
Copernicus
Newton
Snell
Pickard
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Thomasville
Teresa Wright
Joseph Cotton
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