Maybank appoints Lumpkin to U.S. Senate seat
Governor Burnet R. Maybank announces the appointment of Alva Moore Lumpkin, a 55 year old Columbia lawyer and former state attorney general, to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy once held by Byrnes. The appointment lasts months with a special election planned for August 26 to fill the unexpired term, as Lumpkin named from Milledgeville Georgia has long served in South Carolina public life and legal circles.
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Caro Screwy News Gazette highlights odd local tales
Nonsensical clippings report a posse chasing a crow in a tobacco field, Josephine the hawk adored by Fort Jackson infantrymen, a man charged with illegal brewing punished with months or a fine, a mysterious “For Sale” notice blamed on a prankster, and a Duke campus camping tale. The Raleigh SBI filed its busiest month record, closing 31 cases with high solve rates.
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National Whirliat news behind the news
Forecast military aims place US seizure of Azores Cape Verde and Dakar as possible within a month while borders and hemisphere lines spark debate among experts. Stockpile financing aids Brazil Argentina railroads with aims to secure raw materials for defense. Public labor tensions flare over dismissal of suspected Communist member. Swiss neutrality eroded by Axis leverage as US asset freezes push dependence on Germany. Finland aligns with Reich against Russia while Baltic position remains precarious.
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Defense Bonds and Stamps Redemption Details
Consumers may redeem Defense Savings Bonds in part or in full at any time after 60 days from issue, with the remainder reissued at the original bond date. Defense Stamps can also be redeemed at any time. Purchase options include visiting a post office or bank or writing to the Treasurer of the United States.
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DiMag Aims to Extend Streak Beyond 61
ST. LOUIS, July 12. Joe DiMaggio, riding a 50 game hitting streak, sets sights on beating his minor league record of 61 consecutive games from 1933 with the San Francisco PCL club. He says the pressure is off and he can continue by staying relaxed. He hit his 20th homer yesterday with two RBIs, totaling 73 runs driven in.
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Major Leaders in American and National Leagues
The AP lists top players by league. In the American League DiMaggio leads in runs, RBIs, and hits for New York, with Keller close in several categories and DiMaggio also pacing home runs. In the National League Moore leads in runs and hits for St. Louis, with Helser and others leading in batting and doubles.
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McKenney on Bridge Explains Bust Signal in No Trump
McKenney explains that when partner opens with a suit you should not bid one no trump to show a bust. You can pass to show the bust. One no trump response indicates you hold some high cards, roughly from one half to one and a half honors.
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No Trump Bid Leads to Diamond Contract In Duplicate Game
The article discusses a bridge hand where North has a solid no trump response over one spade. North cannot support a suit or bid two spades, yet the hand is strong enough to justify a bold no trump bid if North is a sound bidder. South passes diamonds and the contract is laid down.
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North Carolina Produce Prices Shrink on Gales and Markets
Latest Farm Report notes demand holds and prices steady in North Carolina for potatoes peaches peppers okra corn cantaloupes tomatoes and watermelons. Markets show mixed signals with some regions weaker and others about steady as carriers report carloads and sacks moving to shipping points and cities like New York Philadelphia Boston and Washington.
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Measles Recovery Noted After Family Dog Illness
In Marinette Wisconsin a family’s children recovered from measles after their dog began coughing and showing feverish symptoms and then received a dose of the children's medicine, with the dog itself recovering quickly.
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Jealous 70 Rule Stymied by Vague Janitor Ages
STYMIED LA SALLE Ill The board of education struggles to enforce a compulsory retirement rule for janitors at age 70 as older workers refuse to disclose their ages, hindering policy implementation.
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Etiquette Qs From Roberta Lee On Social Letters
An excerpt on iMODERN ETIQUETTE by Roberta Lee covers engraving letter papers with house address city and state in key positions. It notes briefly on declining invitations due to food considerations and advises against talking with a fork or spoon poised in the air. It also mentions Yosemite National Park having 1130 square miles.
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