Sape Fear flood control survey near Wilmington
Army engineers from Wilmington and Atlanta held a planning conference to coordinate a flood control study of the Sape Fear river upper reaches and its tributaries from Greensboro to Fayetteville, including the Haw and Deep rivers. The annual flood risk study follows the 1945 flood damages and was authorized by Congress.
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Wilmington
Army
Sape Fear
Greensboro
Fayetteville
Haw
Col
H. R. Cole
Atlanta
Relief for Stuffy Nose With Vicks Va-tro-nol Drops
An ad promotes Vicks Va-tro-nol nose drops to relieve head cold congestion. It claims instant opening of nasal passages, easier breathing, and better sleep and urges keeping a bottle by the bed.
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Vicks
SSS
Two Tar Heels Are Sentenced In Va
Summerfield Martin and Joseph Stafford, both from North Carolina, received 12 year terms in Virginia for robbing an auto company safe at Halifax and possessing burglary tools after being paroled from North Carolina murder convictions. They were captured in South Boston after a December 9 robbery, with six more Virginia robbery charges pending.
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South Boston
North Carolina
Virginia
Summerfield Martin
Winston-Salem
N. C
Joseph Stafford
Sparta
Halifax
North Carolina Line
Cordray's Vision Does Not Block Bridge Genius in Columbus
Frank Cordray of Columbus Ohio, with only ten percent vision from a childhood injury, starred in a daily bridge hand for McKenney On Bridge. He defeated difficult sequences, led spades and clubs with precision, and showcased skill while West and East battled over the four spade contract and subsequent plays.
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Columbus
Frank Cordray
Cordray
Mary Flasher
Cord
North
East
West
West Diamonds
Dum
Declarer
Baptist Hospital Approves 1949 Budget of 1.16 Million
Winston Salem news release states the North Carolina Baptist hospital board approved a 1949 budget of 1 160 380 dollars, up 2 4 percent from last year. Expenses per patient day last year were 12 68 dollars.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Dog Turns Candle Burns into Winter Exercise Guide
A Maine dog defuses candle dangers after a near fire and a household learns a candle-free dinner ritual. The column offers a "clothesline" exercise method, winter care tips, and guidance on showing dogs. It includes reader questions on puppy sight, milk prep, and general pet health.
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Himana
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Jackson, Ala
Kelvinator
Thor
North Main
James Morelli
Chicago
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Lowell Fentress
International Soundphoto
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Sandura
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Rose Furniture Company
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Rose Furniture CO
Kester Brothers
Thomasville
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American Kennel Club
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