North Carolina governor outlines budget and policy goals
Governor Cherry calls for a balanced budget with a 20 percent pay rise for teachers and state workers, outlines road and highway needs, and urges tax reform to remove inequities. He supports veterans services, medical care expansion, farmer assistance, and stronger labor contracts while pushing new industry attraction and higher teacher pay within budget limits.
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Beck To Direct Red Cross Drive In March
Beek Beck named Red Cross drive chairman for March in Thomasville. Homer Beck, manager of Hudson Belk department store and World War II veteran, will head the 1947 campaign with Curtis Fields announcing the selection. Publicity chief will be Thomas J. Shaw, editor of the Thomasville Triune.
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Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief for Sleepless Nights
A vintage health advert touts Doan's Pills as a diuretic remedy for tired kidneys. It claims 16 miles of kidney tubes purify blood and warns of backache, headaches, and fatigue when kidneys fail. The text urges readers to consult a druggist for relief and notes decades of use.
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State Senate Moves Fast as House Stalls in Session
Raleigh observers note the Senate moved quickly to name leaders while the unopposed Tom Pearsall slate was approved in the House. A veteran observer predicts speedy business ahead, though a new member fears slow adjournment, while a seasoned staffer cautions not to rush.
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Giant Power Hoe Digs 400 Feet Per Hour
A new power hoe can excavate a trench three and a half feet wide and 400 feet long every hour. This industrial advancement promises faster groundwork.
December City Fire Loss Sees Small Totals
Fire loss in High Point last month totaled 2275 dollars with 44 incidents causing 14008 dollars in damage. The fire department used 330 gallons of water to extinguish blazes threatening 15500 dollars in property, with personal hazard cited as the leading cause.
Quaker Oats Declared Best Tasting Cereal in Nation Vote
A nationwide poll of Americans aged 8 to 80 finds Quaker Oats as the best tasting cereal. It also leads as the favorite “best for you” choice among hot and cold cereals, with Quick Quaker Oats highlighted for fast serving at home.
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