Paving Stones Block Flynn Path to Australia Post
New York columnist S Burton Heath recounts the Belgian paving block affair linked to Edward J. Flynn as he seeks a ministerial post to Australia. The episode involved city workers laying blocks at Flynn’s Lake Mahopac home, with investigations by Mayors and prosecutors, and indictments not sought. Flynn’s career and Bronx machine ties are discussed along with public payroll patronage.
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S. Burton Heath
New York World Telegram
Edward J. Flynn
Australia
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Bronx
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Grand
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National Democratic
Tammany Hall
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Pary
Federal
Liquor Authority
John W. Clancy
Senate Judiciary Committee
Forum Wednesday Teachers Meet at Wm Penn Library
The Teachers Forum convenes Wednesday night at 7:30 at Wm Penn Library due to postponement of last Thursday’s regular meeting. Two urgent matters require immediate attention. attendance is urged since this is the only gathering this month.
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Wm. Penn Library
Obituaries for Leatha Joyner and Calvin Norriss
Mrs Leatha Joyner aged 39 died Saturday at home 530 East High Street. Surviving are husband George Joyner daughter Louise and siblings Lacy Thompson Lula Palmer Ophelia Leach Milton Kins Oscar Robbins. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Hoover's Funeral Home. interment Greenhille Cemetery. Calvin Norriss aged 39 died Saturday January 16 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Surviving are five brothers Sawyer Ransome William Kimble and Samuel and two sisters Mattie and Mamie. Funeral Tuesday 3 pm Hairlips Chapel Rev W N Williams will officiate. burial Greenhill.
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Leatha Joyner
East High Street
George Joyner
Louise Joyner
Lacy Thompson
Philadelphia
Lula Palmer
Philadelia
Ophelia Leach
H Point
Milton Kins
Oscar Robbins
Hoover
Greenhille
Calvin Norriss
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Mr. Norriss
Mattie Norriss
Mamie Stowe
High Point
Sawyer
Ransome
William Norriss
St. Mathews C. M. E. Church
Greenhill
Corporal Torrence Promoted at Camp Croft Mail Clerk
Corporal John Torrence of the 50th Infantry, stationed at Camp Croft South Carolina, has been promoted to mail clerk. The update notes his new duties and housing status as part of ongoing personnel changes at the camp.
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John Torrence
Camp Croft
S. C
50Th Infantry
Auto dealers edge through war shortages warn of survival
A Frazer survey of over 2000 auto dealers shows more than 72 percent expect to remain in business past wartime, with 20 percent planning to reopen after hostilities. Dealers adapted by selling varied goods, shifting into war production, and even converting showrooms to eateries while many foresee combining airplane sales with cars postwar.
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Washington
Joseph W. Frazer
Auto Company
Frazer
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
California
Torrence Visits Wife in Local Home
Vision Corps member Torrence recently visited his wife Mrs Vergie Torrence at 111 Norman Street. He is the son of Mrs Buford Torrence who lives in the Daniel Brooks Home.
Rice Couple Return From Kannapolis Vacation
Levi Rice spent a week on vacation in Kannapolis with his wife Dorothy joining him for the weekend. The couple has now returned home from the visit.
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Levi Rice
Kannapolis
Dorothy Rice
Mrs. Rice
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Oren Palmer
Mr and Mrs Oren Palmer announce the birth of a son named Oren.
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Oren Palmer
Oren
Birth of Lee Palmer Jr. to Beatrice Lightner family
Lee Palmer Jr born January 13 1943 to Beatrice Lightner before marriage. Mother and son are doing very well.
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Lee Palmer, Jr
Palmer
Beatrice Lightner
Mrs Martha Lovelace Visits Relatives in Virginia
Mrs Martha Lovelace of 1503 W Willis Street returned from a weekend trip visiting relatives in Danville Altavista and Portsmouth Virginia. Accompanying her were her sister Miss Magnolia Burke and friend Mrs Eva Ross.
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Martha Lovelace
Willis Street
Danville
Altavista
Portsmouth
Virginia
Magnolia Burke
Eva Ross
Lincoln Day Dinner Set in Winston-Salem February 13
L L Wall, chairman of arrangements, expects 600 to 800 men to attend the Lincoln Day dinner to be held in Winston-Salem on Saturday night February 13 by North Carolina Republicans. Senator Ralph C. Brewster of Maine will speak.
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Winston-Salem
L. L. Wall
North Carolina
Ralph C. Brewster
Maine
UNC to Host 36th McNair Lecture Series
Dr. Harlow Shapely, director of Harvard Observatory, will deliver UNC Chapel Hill’s 36th annual McNair lecture series from January 25 to 27. The invitation was announced today.
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Chapel Hill
Harlow Shapely
Harvard University Observatory
McNair
University of North Carolina
No Important Final Action On State Bills In First Week
Raleigh cabal reports a busy first week as many bills were introduced but none brought to final action. Proposals include constitutional amendments, salary raises for officials, and a 104 million dollar revenue plan with a 31 million surplus.
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Raleigh
North Carolina General Assembly
Justice of the Peace
General Assembly
Justices of the Peace
Council of State
Finance Committee
Sclons
High Point Marines Win Rifle Ratings
New River base report lists Pvt. Odis R. Reaves and Pvt. Herbert K. Peckman earning the silver Maltese cross of the Marine Sharpshooter after qualifying with the .30 calibre rifle and bayonet. Both completed recruit training at Parris Island and will receive advanced combat training or join Marine Corps specialist schools. Major General Julian C. Smith commands the New River base. Missing in action Sgt. James H. Andrews, awarded the silver star and oak leaf cluster, is reported missing in the southwest Pacific after campaigns in Malaya and the Solomons.
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New River
Fleet Arine Force Training Center
Odis R. Reaves
Redding Street
Herbert K. Peckman
Edgeworth Street
Point
Marine
Reaves
Pvt
Peckman
New River Base
Parris Island
S. C
Fleet Marine Force
Marine Corps
Julian C. Smith
Farmville
Jan
James H. Andrews
Malaya
Solomons
Southwest Pacific
War Department
Soldier's Medal Won for Braving Surf to Save Woman
CAMP DAVIS Jan 18 Corporal John Acabbo 25 of West Haven Conn has been awarded the soldiers medal here for braving rough surf off the North Carolina coast last summer to save a woman in distress. Defense councils got underway here today under sponsorship of the OPA to acquaint service leaders with point rationing in North Carolina programs.
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Camp Davis
John Acabbo
West Haven
Conn
North Carolina
OPA
Training School in Charlotte for community service leaders
Training school at Training School, Charlotte, on January 18 focuses on community service members and chairmen of civilian groups. The program aims to enhance leadership and civic engagement within local organizations.
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Paul J. Kern
Municipal Civil Service Commission
LaGuardia
William B. Herlands
Charlotte
Edwin Denby rises from private to major in WWI
Edwin Denby, former Navy Secretary, enlisted in the Marine Corps in World War I at age 47 as a private and later earned the rank of major. The note marks a remarkable career path from civilian leader to field officer.
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Edwin Denby
Secretary of the Navy
Marine Corps
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