Observers to attend Wallace speech amid probes
House committee on American activities will observe Henry A. Wallace's speech under a conference banner amid reports labeling the Southern Conference for Human Rights as a Communist front. The panel plans to publish a report and may pursue a full investigation into CIO union Local 22 over Reynolds Tobacco strike charges.
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Henry A. Wallace
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N. C
Food, Tobacco and Agricultural Workers
Plastic Glow Lights Up After Dark in Chicago
Phosphorescent plastic absorbs light by day and emits glow for six to eight hours after exposure. Researchers showcase the material in Chicago with potential uses in future lighting and signaling.
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Chicago
INS
Solano Invades U.S. Tracks for California Debut
The Argentine great Solano, transported by boat to New York and then flown to California, is slated to make his American debut this summer, touted as one of the sport's finest horses.
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Develon
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California
Wets Triumph In Franklin County Vote Promises Dry Summer
In Franklin County a municipal option vote favored alcohol beverage control stores 267 to 80, with dry forces challenging legality in Wake County court. Judge Carr will rule by June 25, delaying ABC store openings until a ruling. Similar battles loom in Louisburg if wets win there July 1 while supreme court is in recess.
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Bright Belt Plans Opening Dates for Flue-Cured Belt
The Bright Belt Warehouse Association wrapped a three day conclave with plans to announce opening dates and selling regulations for the flue-cured belt around July 1. A 15 member joint committee will handle opening dates and regulations, with five members from the association, five from buyers, and five from farmers. Fred S. Royster was reelected president for a third term as discussions included extending foreign markets for the crop.
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Mytale
North Carolina
Bright Belt Warehouse Association
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Virginia
Fred S. Royster
Henderson
N. C
Tap-Happy Birds Worry in Ithaca
In Ithaca residents report tapping robins at windows, sparked citywide attention when the Kelly home robin began sunup to sunset tapping. Others including Mrs Carl Bishop and Mrs Floyd Beach confirm similar birds. After multiple distraction attempts, Beach notes the robin stopped visiting.
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Carl Bishop
Floyd Beach
Newfield
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Albino Robin Returns to Chester for Fifth Year
In southern Illinois, residents report the white robin back in Chester signaling spring. The albino bird was sighted in late March, marking about its fifth consecutive annual return to its familiar haunts.
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Smaller Stars Face More Difficulties in Drama Roles
Hollywood director Lewis Allen says inches in height affect a petite actress's chances of being seen as serious. He cites Helen Hayes Olivia de Havilland Sylvia Sydney Janet Gaynor Veronica Lake and Bette Davis as examples who achieved dramatic stature despite small frames. He notes Teresa Wright five feet three 104 pounds faces a tough job portraying a Victorian woman torn between an innocent man and her husband.
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Mrs. Miniver
England
Ray Keith Walks On Despite Spinal Deformity
St. Louis INS reports Ray Keith born with a spinal deformity defied doctors and walked after years of delivering papers on foot. The 50 year old retired after 16 years as a dealer for the St. Louis Star Times and in total logged over 80 thousand miles on foot while delivering in Piedmont and Leeper Missouri. He now rests but walks for personal pleasure rather than work.
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Ray Keith
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St. Louis Star-Times
Piedmont
Leeper
Geologists Probe Mineral Veins Near Victorville
Geological parties organized to scour the Mojave Desert mountains surrounding Victorville believe last month’s earthquake uncovered new mineral veins. Experts say the region is faulted and the temblor may unlock potential mining developments.
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Cal
Mojave Desert
Ladies Auxiliary to Meet in Greensboro Community Notes
Community announcements include the Ladies Auxiliary of John McClean Post 196 meeting at Mrs E Wallace 226 Underhill Ave Tuesday at 8 p m with Alberta Williamson as joint hostess. Also listed are youth center hay ride, W S and S party, King and Queen contest deadline, Silver Trumpet Choir appearance, Bible school registration, Federation meeting box picnic, Eastern Star gathering, Calanthe Court meeting, Rose of Sharon Juvenile Court, St Mark Church S S C S Parade of the States program with state representatives and chaperones, and choir practice after Sunday service.
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