Democrats See House Majority Decline To 47
The Democratic majority in the House fell to 47 as three members resigned effective midnight and a fourth follows January 7. After replacements, Congress will reconvene January 14 with 236 Democrats, 190 Republicans, two minor parties and seven vacancies.
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Washington
Samuel Dickstein
Robert Ramspeck
Clifton A. Woodrum
Samuel A. Weiss
Rep
O'Ewart
Rep. O'Connor
Montana
Licenses rise in Raleigh as plates sold pass 163k
As of December 22 the state sold 163 181 license plates for motor vehicles an increase of 21 525 over the same period last year in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
Inner Aid Herbal Remedy Exceeds Gas and Bloat Woes
A High Point man testifies Inner Aid, a cordial with 12 herbs, eased his severe gas and stomach bloating after meals. The ad claims the formula cleanses gas, aids sluggish digestion, and improves overall well being. available at local drug stores.
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High Point
Little Yet Known Of Stomach Ulcers
Doctor Rudolf Ehrmann of New York links stomach ulcers to tissue death in the stomach lining and digestion by gastric juice. He notes irregular eating and poor nourishment may worsen the condition and urges a balanced diet with regular meals to protect the stomach.
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Rudolf Ehrmann
New York
Ehrmann
Veterans Guide Insights On Ex GI Employment
Major Thomas M. Nial relays conversations from a southern newspaper office about the US Employment Service town slant toward veterans. Ex GI job demands clash with reality as some seek high pay and little work while guidance urges acceptance of suitable roles and steady work.
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U. S. Employment Service
Veterans
USES
Veterans’ Guide
Veterans Guide
Milk Shake Definition To Be Discussed By Board
Raleigh officials report the state board of agriculture will meet Thursday to define what constitutes a milk shake. Commissioner W Kerr Scott says current regulations lack a milk shake definition and dairy interests seek uniform ingredients.
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Raleigh
State Board of Agriculture
W. Kerr Scott
Soils Conference Set at N C State January 14 to 18
Raleigh January 2 Officials announce a soils work conference at North Carolina State College January 14 through 18. Representatives from 10 southern states are expected to attend under the sponsorship of the institute of statistics.
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Raleigh
N. C.state College
Institute of Statistics
North Carolina Wildlife Federation to Meet in Greensboro
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation schedules a two day gathering in Greensboro on January 23 and 24. Col. Frank Page of Greensboro leads organization officers announcing the meeting date and venue.
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Wildlife Meeting
Greensboro
North Carolina Wildlife Federation
Col
Frank Page
Radio Schedule Jan 2 Highlights Various Programs
A detailed listing of radio programs and times for January 2 in EST and CST zones. Entries include serials, news reports, musical performances, dramas, and variety shows from CBS ABC and NBC networks with repeating segments and station identifications.
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Farrell
Abe Sparrow
the Hawk
Cbe Hop Harrigan
Abe Op Harrigan
Tom Mix
Abe Quincy Howe
Dbs
Kiernan
Abe-East
Terry
Abe West
Howe
Mbs-Weat
Abe Jimmy Carroll
Cbs
Dick Tracy
Abeo-Weat
Mbs-West
Keileen Farrell
Jack Armstrong
Abo-West
Capt
Lowell Thomas
Abe
Abc-Basic
Tennessee Jed
Abc-Weat
Cha
Abc
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mbs
Jack Smith
Cbs-Basic
George Hicks
Abc Dancing Music
Carolyn Gilbert
Abe Ellery Queen
Basic Dancing Music Orchestra
Lone Ranger
Abc Frank
Basic
Kaltenborn
Nbe West Inside of Sports
Bill Brandt
Mrs. North
Jack Carson
de Lom
Abner
Elmer Davis
Hildegarde
Jean Hersholt
Christian
Abe Bert Wheeler
Eddie Cantor
Abec
Frank Siratra
Che Ninty
San Franciscomabe
Gabriel Heatter
Abe Ann Sothern
Eba
Melody
Buffalo—anhe
Orches
Kay Kyser
Andrews Sisters
Abe-Baaty
Che & Abe
Central Command Moves Navy and Air Force Under Army Control
The central government places the Chinese navy and air force under army direction. The transfer implements Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's centralization program for the Chinese services.
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Censian
Chiang Kai-shek
Apostles and Figures in a One Minute Test
The questions reference the Apostle Paul and Cornelius. The New Testament identifies Cornelius as a centurion and a believer in God. The apostle who saw a sheet with beasts in a trance is Peter.
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Cornelius
Etiquette Tips and Horoscope Snippet
A compact note offers etiquette cue lines and a Publius Syrus maxim. The January 3 horoscope warns procrastination, urges diligence, notes the reader’s sociable nature and lasting friendships, and suggests today’s task involves researching business statistics or prices.
One Minute Test Answers and Rat Invasion
A terse report describes a Baton Rouge police call where two detectives and two city officers chased a prowler to a kitchen. They cornered a four pound rat that barked at them, ending the chase with the intruder gone.
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Baton Rouge
Nothling
Airline traffic rep named for Penn Central in Raleigh
Lt. Comdr. William W. Barnes Jr., formerly a navy fighter pilot and newspaper publisher, is appointed traffic representative for Penn Central Airlines in Raleigh. The move places Barnes in coordinate duties for Wilmington, Del. and surrounding area.
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Raleigh
William W. Barnes, Jr
Wilmington
Del
Penn-Central Airlines
Francis Bacon’s complex legacy in brief prose
A compact portrait recalls Francis Bacon born 1561 died 1626, his rise in Elizabethan and Jacobean politics, later fall from grace, and debates over his wisdom versus life. It notes his essays on truth study reading pleasure prosperity with examples and contrasts to Shakespeare and the Baconian claim.
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Francis Bacon
England
Elizabeth
James I
Ben Jonson
Seal
House of Lords
Bacon
Shakespeare
Avon
Sir Francis
Kid Brewer Gets New Post
Pierce O. Brewer of Winston-Salem will succeed Paule Dowle of Granville county as private secretary to Senator Josiah Bailey. Brewer, a Duke University graduate and former navy member, takes over today after being discharged.
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Raleigh
Pierce O. Brewer
Winston-Salem
Paule Dowle
Granville County
Josiah Bailey
Brewer
Navy
Duke University
Appalachian State Teachers College
Osborn Enters Housing Hunt in Phoenix
Governor Sidney P. Osborn announced he is joining Arizona’s housing hunt after his official residence was sold out from under him. He will move to a hotel while he searches for a new home, as the state does not provide an official governor’s house.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Sidney P. Osborn
Arizona
Osborn
OPA
Firestone
Fire destroys four East Boulevard businesses in Charlotte
Fire swept through a large frame building on East Boulevard early yesterday, burning four business establishments. Official loss estimated near 50 000 dollars. The burned firms were Hicks Roofing Co Carolina Stripper and Burnisher Co Taylor's Furniture Store and Holland Furnace Co.
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Charlotte
East Boulevard
Hicks Roofing Co
Carolina Stripper and Burnisher Co
Taylor’s Furniture Store
Holland Furnace Co
Pritchett Brothers Reunited in Overseas Duty
In a rare twist of fate the Pritchett brothers from Bishop's Head Maryland briefly reunite on Shikoku Japan where T Sgt James W Pritchett with 62 points and five campaigns meets his younger brother Pfc Philip L Pritchett now assigned to his former company and job in the 24th Infantry division.
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Baltimore
U. S. Army
Pritchett
Bishop's Head
James W. Pritchett
Shikoku
Japan
Philip L. Pritchett
Argentine Harvest Labor Code Requires Four Daily Meals
Buenos Aires reports a new Argentine labor code for harvest hands. Workers may toil from sunrise to sunset and are to be served four meals daily including breakfast with cheese and meat, lunch with soup and stew, a four o clock break with mate, and supper with soup and meat stew. Wages range from 2 to 3 dollars per day depending on role.
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Buenos Aires
French Navy Expands in Shanghai. War Strength Rises
In Shanghai on January 2, Vice Admiral Philippe a announced France's navy has grown with destroyers escorts corvettes and other craft. The fleet received 330000 tons, about half its war strength, reported to newsmen.
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Shanghai
France
Adm
Philippe A
Public sale discounts and a moving railroad service change
The notice cites price promotions for St Joseph Aspirin in large packs and mentions a discontinued Asheville Special train service by Southern Railway effective January 5 1946 with revised sleeping car arrangements into 1946. A divorce action in High Point NC seeks an absolute divorce after two years separation with a court appearance deadline January 10 1946 and monthly docket entries.
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Southern Railway
Asheville
Washington
D. C
Salisbury
N. C
High Point
Pullman
New York-Washington-Asheville
Asheville-Washington
Asheville-New York
William Epps
City of
North Carolina
Florence W. Allen
Ex-Laborer Of Ireland Becomes New York Mayor
William O Dwyer, who arrived from Ireland in 1910 to work as a day laborer, assumed office as mayor of New York yesterday. Inauguration ceremonies were scheduled for noon at city hall. He is 55 years old.
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New York
William O'Dwyer
Ireland
Joint Masonic Installation Held by Raleigh Lodges
Raleigh three lodges conducted a joint installation for 1946 officers on Monday night. New masters are John S. White of Hiram lodge, William B. Caviness of Raleigh lodge, and James P. Furpless of William G. Hill lodge.
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Raleigh
John S. White
Hiram Lodge
William B. Caviness
Raleigh Lodge
James P. Furpless
William G. Hill Lodge
Year-Old Mayor Predecessor Expected at Event
The year-old mayor's predecessor, Fio rello H. La Guardia, who held the office for 12 years, was expected to attend.
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Fiorello H. la Guardia
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Ice Delivery Company
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By Jimmy Hatlo
Lowdown
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Apostle Aul
Publius Syrus
Peter
W. A. Bivins
Sallie
Mary ‘Queen of Scots
David Copperfield
Mediterranean
Matthew B. Ridgway
U. S. Army General Staff
United Nations Organization
War Department
U. S
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Southern Railway System
Guilford County
EPPS
N. Y
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Erates
Voice of Firestone
NBC
Firestone Stores
North Main
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