Retirement of Judge Webb Triggers Capitol Speculation
Raleigh February 28 retirement of Judge Yates Webb from the western district federal court sparks political speculation. Possible Truman appointments include Wilson Warlick of Newton. Governor Cherry may fill the resulting superior court vacancy. Gossip links Congressman Monroe Redden to a future Senate bid via backing J. M. Broughton.
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Gadget Warns When Car Is Four-and-A-Half Inches From Curb
A new device warns drivers with a buzzer when the car is within four and a half inches of the curb. Mounted on the rear right fender, the system uses a signal coil that touches obstacles to trigger the alert. Pacific Factory describes the gadget in its February issue.
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Flying menagerie shocks Bangkok then sails to Los Angeles
In Bangkok a caravan loads a DC-4 with a leopard, bear, monkeys, snakes, and a baby elephant for shipment to the United States. Zoo operator Coulson Glick and animal collector John Royola charter the flight for $16,200, aiming to supply zoos and films while continuing global wildlife hunts.
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Energize your body with SSS Tonic for stronger blood
Overwork and poor diet drain red blood cells causing fatigue and weakness. SSS Tonic claims to boost non organic anemia by increasing gastric juice and red blood cell strength, promoting better appetite, energy, sleep, and color. Millions of bottles sold. Buy at your local store.
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Founders' Day Observance at East Carolina Teachers College
Founders day exercises in Greenville Friday will mark the 40th anniversary of East Carolina Teachers College. A five day program will be highlighted next Saturday with the inauguration of Dr. John D. Messick as president. Enrollment in American colleges rose nearly tenfold between 1890 and 1940.
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East Carolina Teachers College
John D. Messick
Government Officers Probe Robbery
Federal officers joined Spartanburg investigators in probing an $18,1000 mill payroll burglary at a Glendale mill safe. Sheriff B. B. Brockman said few clues were found as agents from the U S treasury department assisted, with a theory the safe was cracked by a gang linked to recent Carolinas and Georgia burglaries.
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Carolinas
Georgia
Solicitor For 20th District Dies at 62
Baxter Columbus Jones of the 20th judicial district and a former state senator died at his home in Bryson City at age 62 after a heart attack. A Swain county bar member for many years, he was a native of Jackson County and a Western North Carolina political leader who had only one court term since being named solicitor after giving up his Senate seat.
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