Firestone Program To Pay Tribute To Furniture Industry
The Voice of Firestone radio program will honor the furniture industry on its Monday 8 30 pm broadcast opening the Chicago furniture market. It airs coast to coast on NBC network on AM and FM and TV. Rise Stevens opera star will guest. Efforts aim for a High Point market salute on January 22 per Firestone rep E N Phillips.
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Voice of Firestone
Chicago
National Broadcasting Company
Rise Stevens
Metropolitan Opera
High Point
E. N. Phillips
Firestone
Vacancy in Ashe County Senate Seat After Reeves Death
W B Reeves of Ashe County dies creating a vacancy in the 29th district which includes Alleghany Ashe and Watauga. A special election will be ordered, with nominations by Democratic and Republican senatorial committees. The legislature plans to confirm governor appointments and proceed toward a biennial appropriations act.
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W. B. Reeves
Ashe County
Alleghany
Ashe
Watauga
Senate
National House of Representatives
State Senate
State House of Representatives
United States
Reed
Assembly
General Assembly
Wachovia Reports Record Bank Growth and Surplus Increase
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company announces a $1 million rise in surplus, lifting total capital and surplus to $18 million. December 30 figures show resources at $313,009,282.02, deposits $286,963,907.41, and loans $138,708,500.86. Annual stockholders meeting set for January 16 in Winston-Salem.
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Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Brant R. Snavyely
Snavely
Wachovia
Carolinas
Wachovia Stockholders
Winston-Salem
Fruit cake from air rifle injures Lynchburg boy eye
A 12 year old in Lynchburg is treated after a fruit cake loaded air rifle fired by his brother struck his left eye. Doctors repaired the cornea but the incident left the boy with impaired vision.
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Lynchburg
Edward Trent
Plo
Trent
Edward
Hat in the Ring Origin Tied to Sports Entry
The phrase throwing in the hat in sports stories began when a man volunteered for a contest by dropping his hat into the ring, signaling his entry and intention to compete.
Paul Dixon injures leg while attempting fall on air
In Cincinnati on January 6 Paul Dixon of WCPO-TV walked with a limp and a sore head after attempting a paratrooper fall on live television. He fell forward using his hands to break the impact and twisted his leg while improvising for the audience.
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Cincinnati
Paul Dixon
Wcpo-Tv
Dixon
Tube Network Maintains Steady Temperatures Despite Weather
London underground channels keep nearly constant air temperature regardless of outdoor weather, ensuring passenger comfort and system efficiency.
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London
Tube Railways
Cutting Tree and Forest Use Principles Remain
The piece emphasizes wise forest use for the greatest good of many over time, clarifying that conservation does not ban timber harvesting or waste. It notes hummingbirds feed on nectar and insect prey around blossoms as part of the natural cycle.
Funeral services for Marvin Spell Jr. held after New York death
Marvin Spell Jr. aged 29 of Roseboro Route 1 was found dead at the wheel of his truck in New York City on Thursday. Officials said he apparently died of carbon poisoning.
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Clinton
Marvin Spell, Jr
Roseboro
Route 1
New York City
Ino Rg
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