Bulla Likely Medalist In British Open
Johnny Bulla tied for second after a 69 in the first round qualifying at Royal Cinque Ports and Royal St Georges. Harry Bradshaw led with 67 as 223 contenders vie for the low 100 to reach the 72 hole championship starting tomorrow. Bobby Locks Ken Field also shot 69. Stranahan led Americans with 71 and several others posted 73 or higher.
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Sandwich
England
Johnny Bulla
Pittsburgh
Royal Cinque Ports
Harry Bradshaw
Kilkroney
Fish Channel
A. Deal
Kenfield
St. Iges
Royal St. Georges
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Cinque Ports
Governor Scott Considers Attendance at Watauga Centennial
Raleigh July 5 Governor Scott said he hopes to attend the Watauga County Centennial celebration in Boone on Thursday but he cautioned heavy duties could prevent the trip.
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Raleigh
Scott
Watauga County
Boone
Thomasville Finds Quiet Independence Day Across Town
Thomasville returned to near normalcy after a quiet Fourth of July with uptown shops and offices open, several factories operating, most mills on vacation until next Monday, and a peaceful weekend reported by law enforcement. Only a few minor arrests were recorded, no accidents were reported, and ambulance services did not respond to any calls. All available reports indicated a calm, safe holiday.
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Thomasville
Thomas- Ville
Hi-Toms Foil Maulin Moors Amid Pitching Shuffle
West Virginia catcher suffers a broken leg as Ron Schuettenberg faces Salisbury with an 11-2 record. Walt Macierowski plays the Bucs in Salisbury while Carl Green starts for the Hi-Toms at Finch Field after joining three weeks ago with one win and two losses.
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Ron Schuettenberg
Salisbury
Walt Macierowski
Bucs
Hi- Toms
Maulin' Moors
Finch Field
Gruzdis
Carl Green
Hi-Toms
Four Killed as Building Top Collapses in Pittsburgh
Four pedestrians were killed and eight injured when the top of a building on Federal Street in Pittsburgh collapsed after heavy neon signs and bricks fell. The dead included T. J. McGee and Viola Dickson. critically hurt victims included John McDonough and Forest McCallister. Assistant fire chief McDermott said neon signs’ weight likely caused the parapet to fail. cafe ceilings remained undamaged.
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Pittsburgh
Federal Street
Allegheny General Hospital
Joe Deveny
T. J. McGee
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Schmidt
Donald Hanlon
Viola Dickson
John McDonough
Rose Grandee
Forest McCallister
David Stevens
Michael McDermott
Fatalities and eye color note amid statewide crash tally
The report lists state by state figures for violent deaths and traffic incidents, noting New York 45 fatalities and Michigan 42, with Illinois Chicago Cook County recording a single traffic death. It adds a Dutch physician remark on blue eye color and ends with a William spider versus insect leg comparison.
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New York
Michigan
Kansas
Nevada
District of Columbia
Cook County
Chicago
Illinois
UMW Leader Attacks Three-Day Week Policy Sparks Reply
George J. Titler of UMW district 29 denounced Robertson's antitrust stance at a July 4 event in Beckley West Virginia saying the effort serves southern producers' chiefs. Titler warned any move to break the three day work week will meet steel armor and blamed operators' marketing for the limit. No immediate operator reply was issued.
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Robertson
George J. Titler
UMW
Beckley
W. Va
Titler
Watc
Congress
Southern Con Producers’ Association
Federal exams announced for medical bacteriologists
The U S Civil Service commission announced examinations for medical bacteriologists to fill positions in federal agencies in Washington DC and nearby areas. Additional details and application forms are available from local secretary W T Winslow at the post office.
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Washington D. C
U. S. Civil Service Commission
W. T. Winslow
Permit Granted for Two Family Dwelling on Chestnut Street
City building inspector today issued Grover Garland a permit to construct a two family dwelling at Chestnut Street. Project estimated at $4,000.
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Chestnut Street
Grover Garland
Woman Charged After Beating Husband With Brick
Thelma Russell, a Black woman, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after hitting her husband Robert Russell on the head with a brick at the colored park. He was hospitalized for treatment.
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Thelma Russell
Thelma
Robert Russell
Private Winferd Reynolds Transferred to 32nd Infantry
Private Winferd L. Reynolds 18 son of Myrtle Reynolds of High Point North Carolina was transferred to Medical Company 32nd Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Division with the Eighth Army in Japan. Before service he was a clerk for American Bakeries in High Point and attended High Point High School.
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Winferd L. Reynolds
Myrtle Reynolds
Ward Street
High Point
North Carolina
32Nd Infantry Regiment
7Th Infantry Division
Eighth Army
Japan
Reynolds
American Bakeries Company
High Point High School
Military aid and arms program would swell national debt
Swift argues the U S cannot finance large military spend alongside economic aid to Europe. Sen George chairing the finance committee says adding the arms program to a June 30 deficit would raise the national debt by about 3 billion dollars.
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Europe
Sen
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Annual Budget Estimates For Special School Districts
A district financial note shows estimated appropriations for Greater Greensboro and High Point Special School Districts. It lists current expense, retirement, maintenance, and debt service figures, along with unencumbered balances, revenue sources, and per 100 or per 160 valuation rates as of June 30 1949.
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Allen Jay
Ennreniens
Loy Sa
Jamestown Special
Penerea Blind
Words of the Wise Quote and Observations
The text cites Emerson on friendship and notes Buckingham Palace has 209 rooms. It claims American farmers boosted crop production by about 33 1 3 percent during World War II and mentions the brown creeper bird nesting behind loose bark on decaying trees.
Charlotte TV Comes Perfectly to Thomasville
Thomasville residents report flawless reception of WBTV Charlotte telecasts in daily test broadcasts from noon to 7 pm. Dealers show sets tuning in from store windows as residents verify clear pictures and sound before regular plays begin July 15.
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Thomasvile
Carolinas
WBTV
Charlotte
Thomasville
WBTYV
Spencer Mountain
Gastonia
WBTV signal reach and Greensboro launch discussed
The article explains WBTV serves a 50 mile radius around Charlotte and notes Thomasville’s high altitude aids reception. It mentions Greensboro’s station is planned to start in late summer on a different channel and that Thomasville is within easy range of the Gate City station.
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Charlotte
WBTV
Thomasville
Greensboro
Gate City
Crane egg nest built to protect egg ends in break
A Philadelphia Zoo keeper built a secluded nest for a crane egg fearing rock throwing by a child. When inspecting the nest the crane kicked and broke the egg.
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Philadelphia
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