Forsyth Dime Drive To Be Aired Today
The Forsyth county infantile paralysis chapter board met to decide on this year March of Dimes campaign. The Forsyth committee on public solicitation voted not to hold the drive in Winston-Salem and Forsyth county citing lack of in good faith approval and non affiliation with the National Information bureau. National foundation reps note Forsyth is the only county in the nation without a March of Dimes campaign.
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Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
National Information Bureau
National Foundation
Forsyth
Building Program Approved for Chowan County Schools
In Edenton voters approved a $400,000 building program by a 4-1 margin. Plans include a new school in the town, a new school for Negroes, and a physical education building at Chowan High School.
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Edenton
Chowan County
Chowan High School
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
An old advertisement urges readers to treat coughs that signal bronchial trouble with Creomulsion. It claims the remedy goes to the root of germ laden phlegm, soothes inflamed membranes, and blends beechwood creosote with other medicines. It asserts no narcotics and offers a money back guarantee if sleep and rest are not achieved.
Aggressive Tactics Favored for Cotton Future
Oscar Johnston of the National Cotton Council told the tenth annual meeting in Atlanta that cotton’s future rests on aggressive cost cutting and market expansion. The council outlined a clear blueprint while discussing 1948 programs including a drive to repeal the 10 cent per pound margarine tax and export prospects under the Marshall Plan.
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Atlanta
Oscar Johnston
Scott, Miss
National Cotton Council of America
Council
Johnston
National Cotton Council
George C., Marshall
Cotton Industry Uses More Capacity In December
Census Bureau data show the cotton spinning industry operated at 114.2 percent of capacity in December on an 80 hour week, down from 120.6 percent in November and above 107.8 percent in December 1946. Spindles in place total 23,730,000 with 21,412,000 active during the month. state figures list North Carolina 2.385 billion active hours and 407 hours per spindle, South Carolina 2.566 billion and 459 hours.
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Washington
Census Bureau
North Carolina
South Carolina
Park Meeting Set to Press Park Development Aid
A North Carolina Tennessee joint committee will meet in Washington tomorrow to urge federal funding for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Members include Francis J. Heazle Asheville Charles E. Ray Waynesville Percy B Ferebee Andrews Dr Kelly Bennett Bryson City and W R Winkler Boone. Rep Redden NC says about 2 million dollars is sought for urgent park needs starting July 1.
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Washington
North Carolina
Polio Dimes May Be Put In Meters
Elizabeth City residents will use parking meters to donate dimes to the March of Dimes. W. L. Jones Jr. announces motorists should deposit dimes after pennies and nickels, with the dimes not registering and directed to the polio fund.
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Elizabeth City
W. L. Jones, Jr
Willing to Enter Governor Race If Alamance Backing
North Carolina agricultural commissioner W Kerr Scott said he is ready to run for governor if Alamance county residents back his entry. He will not seek reelection as agricultural commissioner. A rally of about 100 attendees heard Scott cite a survey of his gubernatorial prospects as the deciding factor. Everett Jordan of Saxaphan will lead the survey committee, with a report due in about a week.
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Burlington
W. Kerr Scott
North Carolina
Alamance County
Kerr
Everett Jordan
Fiddlin Bill Hensley Indicted for Murder in Buncombe
Asheville January 21 Fiddlin Bill Hensley a noted Western North Carolina fiddling champion was indicted for murder in the shooting death of Clarence J Harwood on January 12 The solicitor said the state will pursue second degree murder or manslaughter rather than first degree murder with trial set for the February Buncombe County superior court term opening February 16.
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Asheville
Bill Hensley
North Carolina
Clarence J. Harwood
W. K. McLean
Buncombe Superior Court
Dr. Elder Named College President
Dr. Alfonso Elder was named president of the North Carolina college in Durham succeeding the late James Edward Shepard who died last October. Elder has long been connected with the college in various capacities and has taught at Bennett College in Greensboro and at Elizabeth City State Teachers College.
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Durham
Alfonso Elder
North Carolina College
James Edward Shepard
Elder
Bennet College
Greensboro
Elizabeth City State Teachers College
Enormous Silver Reserves Supposedly Hidden in Seas
A report claims about 2,000,000 tons of silver lie in the world's oceans. Researchers suggest recovery could be possible with advancing mining tech, though economic and environmental questions remain.
State Airlines Seeks Court Review of CAB Route Award
State Airlines Inc of Charlotte requests the U S Circuit Court of Appeals reverse the Civil Aeronautics Board ruling granting Piedmont Aviation 1719 miles of feeder routes east to west. State claims lack of notice and board overreach. A stay request seeks halt of Piedmont service before Feb 14.
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Washington
State Airlines, Inc
Charlotte
N. C
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Civil Aeronautics Board
Piedmont Aviation, Inc
Winston-Salem
CAB
Piedmont
State
Phil Schleit
Norfolk Southern Wins Authority to End Passenger Rail
Raleigh January 21 The Norfolk Southern railroad won permission to discontinue passenger service on its Raleigh to Norfolk main line. Effective February 1 trains 1 and 2 may still handle mail and express except Sundays. The 211 mile North Carolina route serves 32 stations including Elizabeth City Edenton Plymouth Washington Greenville Wilson and Raleigh.
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Raleigh
Norfolk Southern Railroad
North Carolina Utilities Commission
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Norfolk
North Carolina
Elizabeth City
Edenton
Plymouth
Washington
Greenville
Wilson
Currituck Voters Defeat ABC Stores in Tight Ballot
Currituck county results show 213 in favor and 315 opposed to alcoholic beverage control stores from 10 of 12 precincts. County Election Board chair John T. Ethridge said remaining precincts will not alter the outcome. This marks a second recent defeat for ABC stores in Currituck.
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Currituck
Dry Forces
Currituck County
John T. Ethridge
County Board of Elections
ABC
Narrow Escape As Car Hits Home Injures Mother
In Wilmington on January 21 a car left the Carolina Beach highway and plowed into a home, skimming a bedroom where a mother Catherine Jackson and her two children aged two and four slept. The mother suffered minor injuries. the children were unhurt.
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Wilmington
Jan
Carolina Beach
Catherine Jackson
Inflation Arrives in Raleigh Increases Traffic Penalties
Raleigh motorists face higher costs as city council raises fines for minor traffic violations from 1 to 5 dollars.
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Raleigh
Quail Hunting Picks Up In Wooded Areas Around Belhaven
In Belhaven North Carolina quail hunting is improving with larger coveys seen in woods and only smaller groups in fields. The season yields vary by terrain as hunters report better results than expected.
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Belhaven
N.C
Truss Experts to Visit Winston Salem for Free Trial
Rice Rupture Service Experts will be at the Zinzdorf Hotel in Winston Salem North Carolina on Friday January 23. The Rice Appliance offers a thirty day trial with no charge unless you keep it after adjustment. Hours are 10 to 12 am 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
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Rice
William 8. Rice
Fire Drives Out Families in Washington Warehouse Blaze
A five alarm fire in a Marine Corps warehouse in Washington prompted evacuation of multiple families. Two marines slept in the building but officials reported no deaths or injuries after fighting spread to a second structure, a Christian Heurich Brewing Co. storehouse and garage. Fireboats aided the effort as authorities cleared nearby dwellings.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Christian Heurich Brewing Co
Potomac River
Atlantic Fleet Maneuvers Planned February to March
Admiral William H. P. Blandy announced Atlantic Fleet maneuvers from February 9 to March 19 in Atlantic and West Indies waters with army units and landing operations around Puerto Rico. He stated defense against atomic bombs includes underground concrete structures and measures, shielding, and not being present when the bomb detonates.
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Chrleston
S. C
Atlantic
West Indies
William H. P. Blandy
Blandy
Police Join In Hunt For Stolen House
Detroit police assist in locating a partly built seven room ranch home reported stolen from its foundation by James C. Peterson, a 38 year old factory crane operator. He says he built the framework and three walls before a three week vacation, only to return to an empty site and a missing lumber pile. Peterson estimates about 3000 dollars spent.
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Detroit
James C. Peterson
Peterson
Fighter Agrees To Do Scrapping Only In Ring
John Oliver Morrison a former Navy heavyweight boxer promised judge he would fight only in his weight class and inside the ring He was accused of thrashing Edward Oosterlynch a 140 pound seaman aboard the S S James Smith in the Mediterranean The judge handed a one day or mart sentence with Morrison and Oosterlynch leaving arm in arm
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Philadelphia
John Oliver Morrison
George A. Welsh
Morrison
Edward Oosterlynch
Mediterranean
Oosterlynch
Two Guilty Of Drunken Driving In Same Auto
In Pennsauken New Jersey a police judge ruled that two men could be guilty of drunken driving in the same car at the same scene. Robert Burns 30 of Philadelphia drove onto a sidewalk where John W Mortimer called police. Clarence Trotter 35 also of Philadelphia helped move the vehicle off the sidewalk. Each man was fined 200 dollars and had their licenses suspended for two years.
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Pennsauken
N. J
George FE. Yost
Robert Burns
Philadelphia
John W. Mortimer
Mortimer
Clarence Trotter
Yost
Lana Turner Restored to Good Standing at MGM
Lana Turner is back in good standing at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after agreeing to play the role of Lady de Winter in The Three Musketeers. MGM denied links between her suspension and romance with Tyrone Power or interest in Bob Topping.
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Hollywood
Lana Turner
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Lady de Winter
Three Musketeers
M-G-M
Miss Turner
Tyrone Power
Bob Topping
Delaware Senator Pushes Tax Relief for Individual Landlords
Senator Buck of Delaware said he may seek income tax relief for individual landlords hurt by rent controls as Congress weighs extending controls beyond February. He favors exempting all or part of rental net income from tax but has not settled a precise formula and would apply only to individuals, not corporations.
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Washington
Buck
Del
Congress
Senate Banking
Delaware
Power Denies Divorce Suit Allegations
Tyrone Power answered the cruelty and desertion suit filed by his estranged wife actress Annabella. He has been linked socially with Linda Christian who arrived from Mexico City after Annabella filed the suit.
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Los Angeles
Tyrone Power
Annabella
Power
Linda Christian
Mexico City
Lights and Reflectors Vital to Auto Safety
In Raleigh this drive to enforce the new State Mechanical Inspection begins this month with rules on clearance lights for vehicles over 80 inches wide and reflex reflectors for trailers over 2,500 pounds. The Motor Vehicle Manual requires two front clearance lamps and two rear lamps for wide cars, plus at least one reflex reflector on heavy trailers and red reflectors on lighter ones, all visible from 500 feet. All lights and wiring must meet approved standards and be in good working order. One library in Paris contains only books written by women.
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Raleigh
Ross
Peterson's Ointment Gains Fame Nationwide
A Buffalo druggist created a soothing ointment for piles that quickly relieved itching and burning. The product, Peterson's Ointment, became a household favorite with a 35c box or 60c applicator tube and a money back guarantee.
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Buffalo
Peterson
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