Legislature's Problem Is Spending Not Taxation
North Carolina faces a spending drive not tax raises as the 1947 assembly convenes. Surplus funds near 50 million prompt debates on teacher raises health care state institutions and highway patrol expansion. Controversies include separate Charlotte liquor votes and splitting game and inland fisheries from the conservation department.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Cherry
Tom Pearsall
Nash County
Joe Blythe
Mecklenberg
Senate
Pearsall
Medical Care Commission
University of North Carolina
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Division of Game and Inland Fisheries
Department of Conservation and Development
Pinex Cough Syrup Mix Promises Quick Relief
An ad touts a homemade cough medicine using Pinex as the active ingredient. It claims relief from colds and bronchial irritation, with easy mixing in a kitchen, and a money back guarantee if not pleased. It emphasizes high value, family use, and overnight ease.
London Whisky Prices Rise Amid Shortages
London reports whisky prices climbing in Britain with basic “good cheer” costing 15 to 20 dollars a bottle. Only lucky buyers pay trough price of 3.15 dollars at established firms, which ration supplies to loyal customers. Prices for wine and liquors edge down slightly as larger continental shipments approach.
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London
Britain
Odd Fellows To Install Officers Tuesday Evening
The Reption lodge I0.O.F. will install officers at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday at 7 30 o clock. Elected officers include J L Boyles noble grand J E Hins shaw vice grand R D Mooney ring secretary C F Hayes financial secretary J L McMahan treasurer. Lodge Deputy G C Manley leads ceremonies with committees named by him. After business, an auction sale for the social fund will be held. Full membership attendance is requested. Visiting Odd Fellows are welcome.
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Repiion Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
J. L. Boyles
Noble Grand
J. E. Hinshaw
R. D. Mooney
Ing
C. F. Hayes
J. L. McMahan
Lodge
G. C. Manley
Mr. Manley
Social Fund
Crop Conclave Set by NC groups in Shelby
The annual joint meeting of the North Carolina Crop Improvement Association and the Foundation Seed Producers Inc will be held in Shelby on January 30 and 31.
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Shelby
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association
The
Foundation Seed Producers, Inc
Japanese colony leaders in Brazil stalled surrender for over a year
Leaders of the Japanese foreign colony in Brazil did not admit Japan's surrender for more than a year after V J day, delaying official acknowledgment and adding to wartime confusion among expatriate communities.
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Brazil
Japan
Home Made Device Tied to Sculptor’s Death
Bell California January 6 A 66 year old sculptor Charles Atchison died after a home made device meant to relieve spinal pressure from injuries sustained in a automobile crash strangled him. He was found in his room suspended by a rope from a padded horse collar arrangement with a chair overturned nearby. Police Chief W B Steele said Atchison had shown the device to neighbors a few hours earlier.
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Bell
Calif
Charles Atchison
W. B. Steele
Atchison
Steele
Snowman Blockade Turns Out To Be City Lounge
Police respond to a caller claiming a snowman blocking a sewer at North State Street. Officers discover the Snowman Cocktail Lounge instead and find the figure asleep in the doorway, claiming it has been kept warm inside.
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Chicago
Frank Sheehan
North State Street
Editors To Study U. S. Foreign Policy
The American Press Institute will hold its four week seminar for newspaper editors and editorial writers starting January 20 at Columbia University. Twenty six editors will attend including Carleton W. Harkrader editorial director Bristol Virginia Tennessee Herald Courier and news bulletin and Frank N. Hawkins chief editorial writer Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
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New York
American Press Institute
Floyd Taylor
Institute
Taylor
Columbia
Carleton W. Harkrader
Bristol
Va.Tenn
Herald Courier
News Bulletin
Frank N. Hawkins
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Navy relief thrift ship seeks infant wear for Guam base
A Guam based navy relief thrift shop reported an urgent plea for lavettes and other infants apparel for children of navy personnel stationed there. The notice highlighted the need for baby clothing and related items to support families aboard the base.
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San Pedro
Calif
Guam
Navy Relief Thrift Suop
Navy Base
Navy
Amphibious Exercise Involving Massive Force Off California Coast
Thomas Moffitt, aboard the destroyer USS Wiltsie, took part in a joint Army Navy amphibious training operation off California. About twenty thousand personnel, five hundred planes and sixty ships engaged as the Sixth Army infantry landed on San Clemente Island and near Oceanside near Alise Canyon mouth.
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Thomas Moffitt
Keeper
Paig
St A
Navy
California
Wiltsie
Sixth Army
San Clemente Island
Alise Canyon
Oceanside
Calif
Fire destroys ex Green home sparks charity drive
In West Los Angeles on January 6 an ex Green player saw his home burn on December 10. A summarized charitable effort emerged with contributions led by a group signed "A Friend" totaling about $2,000. Iceland’s population is noted as just over 120,000.
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Los Angeles
Green
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