Waxhaw Friends Lead North Carolina Pharmacists
The North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association elected W. R. McDonald of Hickory as president and J. Paul Gamble of Monroe as first vice president. The Waxhaw natives share a long drugstore bond dating to youth in Waxhaw and Chapel Hill.
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Bill McDonald
Paul Gamble
Waxhaw
South Carolina
Andrew Jackson
Chapel Hill
School of Pharmacy
Bill
Hickory
Paul
Mon-roe
North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association
W. R. McDonald
J. Paul Gamble
Monroe
Waxhaw Boys
Lex Ray
N. C. Mary Products Association
Scott
Taxpayers urged to pay now to save on 1949 taxes
Taxpayers can save on city and county real estate and personal taxes for 1949 with varying percentage reductions from July through October. By August 1 taxpayers may see 1.5 percent savings, September 1 percent, and October 0.5 percent. November and December taxes due with a January net amount, and February adds 1 percent penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Wood
Wood
Aliens Under Investigation for U N Security Roles
At Lake Success Byron Price said a Congress approved international rule may require violators of U S residence privileges to leave the country. Clark testified 6 563 such aliens entered over five years ending June 30 1948 with 5725 as official representatives and 838 as UN employees. He said he has made representations to block admissions and avoided specifics on spy rings.
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United States
Lake Success
Byron Price
U. N
Congress
Price
McCarran
Clark
United Nations
State Department
Justice Department
Wage Boost in Steel Wage Talks Deepens Strike Standoff
The wage dispute over postwar increases pits Murray and the CIO against U S Steel with a 60 day truce and a Sept 14 strike end. The three man board must report by August 30 on a 20 cent hike and pension demands while pensions are resisted until contract expirations.
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Truman
Murray
Steel Counies
U. S
White House
CIO
Arthur J. Goldberg
John A. Stephens
U. S. Steel Corporation
Steel Board
Television Big Local Attraction Draws Crowds
On High Point main street last night a free TV show drew crowds as local dealers showcased television sets. Reported good reception marked High Point as an early North Carolina center for television viewing with many residents getting their first look at the new medium.
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High Point
Best Vet
North Carolina
WBTYV
Charlotte
Kiwanis Club Hears Kirkman On Railroads And Economy
O Arthur Kirkman former city official and railroad executive spoke to the Kiwanis club at the Sheraton about railroads role in U S economy. He noted 225 trunk lines 500 short lines with 1 3 billion invested 68 000 jobs and 197 million payroll while stressing the need for a 6 percent return on investment to sustain rail service and maintenance.
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America
O. Arthur Kirkman
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
Kiwanis Club
Sheraton Hotel
Association of American Railroads
American Short Line Railroad Association
Kirkman
Sim
W.W. Lewis
F. C. Peabody
C. C. Bell
Greensboro
Bill Perry
New York
Thurman Tucker
Gene Humble
Edgar Snider
S. D. Gibson
Carolina
Kiwanis
Chapel Hill
Rev
Albert Hale
T. C. Kirkman
E. B. Gamble
T. E. Hinson
Joe Smith
Thomasville Man Convicted Of Driving Under Influence
Jake Wagner, 40, of Green Street, was convicted of driving drunk and driving without a license on July 8 near Lexington Road. Judge W. H. Steed ordered 12 months no vehicle operation and fines totaling 125 dollars plus costs. Other verdicts include a weapon assault conviction for Bill Mock with a 25 dollar fine, a speeding fine for Carson Jarrett, and suspended 30 day disorderly conduct terms for Odessa Wright with appeal noted. Bond set for Mock at 200 dollars, and dismissal motions granted in three disorderly conduct cases.
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Thomasville
Jake Wagner
Green Street
Old Lexington Road
Recorders Court
W. H. Steed
Bill Mock
Carr Street
Mack
Carson F. Jarrett
Lexington
Fisher Ferry Street
Kenneth Ramsey
Barnwell Street
High Point Hit by Record Downpours Floods Strain Area
High Point and nearby areas endured heavy downpours that swelled creeks and the city lake to near flood levels. Abbott's Creek rose out of its banks four miles beyond Guilford County while River Street flooded and storm drains clogged traffic. A transformer at the Deep River raw water pumping station was knocked out but quickly repaired with no major water supply threat.
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High Point
Abbott's Creek
Guilford County
Winston-Salem Road
Niagara Falls
City Lake Park
Deep River
Czech Reds In Finish Fight
In Prague the communist government tightens church control amid a priestly crackdown. Archbishop Beran remains under police watch as priests and laymen face jail for punishable activities while Cepicka cites anti‑people’s democratic education. The Vatican excommunication threat looms over militant communists as Zapotocky vows defend against Vatican aims.
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Cepicka
Beran
St. Vitus
Vatican
Antonin Zapotocky
Brief News Items From High Point Churches
The piece lists church activities across High Point including nursery worship, sermons by Kenneth Goodson, music led by Carl Cronstedt and T. E. Strickland, and an anthem by Goss. It notes a youth picnic heading to South Main Methodist Church and upcoming services at Lexington Avenue Baptist with sermon themes on youth temptations. Christian Science and daily radio devotions are also mentioned.
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Kenneth Goodson
Carl G. N. Cronstedt
T. E. Strickland
Goss
Evelyn Solomon
Rogers
South Main Methodist Church
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
John
Mary Baker Eddy
Dailey Radio
WHPE
N. L. Oliver
Oakview Methodist Church
WMFR
J. Leonard Rayle
Calvary Methodist Church
Weather Outlook for North Carolina Turns Humid and Cloudy
Considerable cloudiness and continued warmth and humidity today through Sunday with scattered showers or thundershowers mainly in the afternoon. Sun rises at 4 16 and sets at 7 34. Charlotte area report notes official weather bureau records for the 24 hours ending at 8 30 a.m.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
Official Weather Bureau
Congress approves cut to Air Force budget rider
Senator Thomas cited a billion dollars in stockpiled supplies and urged senators who handled related bills to attach a cut back as a rider to the military bill. The move would give Secretary Johnson greater control over the army navy and air forces finances.
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Congress
Thomas
Senate
Johnson
Army
Navy
Air Forces
Armed Services
A F Whitney Dies Suddenly in Early Years
A F Whitney dies suddenly leaving a mark as labor’s leading advocate during the presidential campaign. He had reestablished cordial relations with the president and supported the Democratic convention and election efforts.
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Whitney
Soldier slain near Fort Bragg as authorities hunt clues
Army authorities hunted for clues today to identify the slayer of a Negro soldier whose body was found by Fort Bragg near the reservation. He had been dead some time and was shot in the back.
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Central Prison
Fort Bragg
Palestinian Seeks New Prestige in Butler Handicap
In New York still in the running for the three year old title Palestinian aims for victory in the $50,000 Added Butler Handicap at Jamaica on July 16.
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New York
Jamaica
Small Scale War Might Ensnare Korea in Split Nation
Discussion notes a 400000 man force and two year compulsory service after Seoul assembly vote. It contrasts United Nations backed government in the south with a Soviet recognized communist north. Diplomacy for reunification seems unlikely, given past failures and current division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
United Nations
United States
All Korea
Soviet Union
Saturday Night Radio Schedule Highlights
A compiled rundown of evening broadcasts across networks with acts from The Honey-Dreamers and Herman Quintet to Vaughn Monroe Band, Dick Jurgens Show, Hawaii Calls Musicians, Grand Ole Opry, and Dick Powell Drama. Includes news, commentary, quiz shows, and late-night dance programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cba
Mbse
Art of Living
Abe Herman
Cbs
University Theater
CBS Television
Harry Wismer
Mbs
Ebe Sackly
Abe Mel Allen
Dick Jurgens
Johnny Thompson
Abe Hawaii
Mbe
Vice Damone
Abe Vaughn Monroe
the Eye
Abe True
Valse
Abe Geng Autry
Pat Novak
Philip Mariowe
Abc
Cbe
Abe West
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Lynn Nisbet
Superior Court
Ward
Hazel P. Ward
Jesse B Ward
Grace Marie Ward
Prospect Street
High Point Township
Hubert Newton
J. W. Murrow
Said Street
J. W Murrow
J. A. Myatt
M. Martin
Linwood Processors
Wrightenberg
Register of Deeds
D. © Rae
Court House
Walter E. Crissman
RITZ
Buster Crabbe
Prairie Badman
Thomasville Firemen
Thomasville Fire Department
Jack Beasley
Gilbert Briles
Bugs Bunny
Elmer
Boots
MO Woolget
Kitty
Ferd
Sock & Wee
Doc
Nto U
DEA
OUR
OWL
Ven
Donald Duck
Ouarm Hell
Cor Famin
Ona
Czech Reds
High Point Churches
Christian Science
Jesus Christ
Memphis
Asheville
Meridian
Atlanta
Miami
Augusta
Birmingham
Mobile
Weston
Mt. Mitchell
Charleston
Charlotte Sa
New Orleans
Chicago Sa
Rabieh
Columbia
San Antonio
Detroit
San Fran
Pvansville
OS Spartantinre
Tampa
Washington
A. F. Whitney
Russia
Sorea
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