Revaluation Push for Davidson Property Proceeds
Lions Board of Commissioners Chair D W McCulloch of Lexington urges renewed action on county revaluation. He notes only a portion of Davidson County value is recorded and calls for a formal request to advance county assessment. Concerted efforts date to 1947 with gaps during July when Lexington and Thomasville officials blocked moves. Renewed since a new county board and city councils took office, following the last original valuation.
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Lions Board of Commissioners
D. W. McCulloch
Lexington
Posil
Thomasville
Man jailed over wife support in Turnabout case
Raleigh reports Dwain M. Moser, a former truck driver, faces potential release after a non support case. He was jailed for failing to support his wife. sentences have shifted as a parole history and time served consideration loom.
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Raleigh
Detectives Won't Fear Pistol Shield Reveal in Springfield
Springfield police learn of a Smith and Co firearm hidden as a concealed pistol in a suit coat. A 1.3 percent caliber model is described as the unseen safeguard in a burglary case.
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Springfield
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Smith In Co
Wedemeyer Presses Against Joint Chiefs in Korea Debate
Wedemeyer clashes with the Joint Chiefs of Staff over military policy in Korea and Manchuria. He defends the chiefs while urging faster action and criticizes prolonged war delays. Wherry backs a firm stance and calls for MacArthur rebuttal testimony.
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Labor Leader of Australia Dies
CANBERRA Australia former Prime Minister Joseph B Chifley collapsed and died at night He was a longtime Labor Party leader and prime minister from April 1945 until a Liberal-Country coalition succeeded him He was 66 and known as Mr Labor for his social reform and security benefits efforts The nation marked the 50th anniversary of the Commonwealth federal government with his passing.
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Australia
Joseph B.chifley
Labor Party
Chifley
Labor
Reverend Goodson to Attend Ecumenical Conference in England
Dr. Kenneth Goodson pastor of First Methodist Church will travel to England this summer for the Ecumenical Conference of the Methodist Church from August 7 to October 7. He sails from New York aboard a Cunard liner and returns September 15, a gesture recognizing his ministry and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from High a College.
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England
The
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New York
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World Conference of the Methodist Church
Oxford University
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High Point
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Family Service Bureau
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A.M
CITY News Briefs
Thomas Winston Allen near Bundy’s store is not the same man jailed for a hit and run. Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. sues Jonah Ri Sew Weve and Naomi Ri next friend Mia Carrier for 848.82 dollars. June Frye seeks a marriage. Building permit issued for a dwelling at 1007 Tabor Street.
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Thomas Winston Allen
Allen
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Jonah
Naomi Ri
Mia Carrier
June Frye
Playground Chiefs Meet Tomorrow At High Point
High Point plans a two day session for 19 playground committees tomorrow and Friday before a city wide opening Monday of 13 playgrounds. Evelyn, director of the summer program, says briefings cover activities at the playgrounds. Events include indoor ball, softball, tennis, tether ball, carrom, arts, games, dancing, and other specials at Blair Park South Main Street Richland Park and City Lake.
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Howey City Lake
Blair Park
South Main Street
Richland Park
South Main
Electrician Injured In Steam Press Explosion
Mack Caudle a 43 year old maintenance electrician at the Tomlinson furniture plant was injured when a steam operated machine exploded around 2 30 pm He received chest injuries and dust blown into his eyes. He is treated at Memorial hospital and reported in fair condition by a spokesman.
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Tomlinson Furniture
Memorial Hospital
Susbeomne
Hee Udie
South Hamilton
Liquor Sale Pace Continues Rise Across NC
North Carolina liquor sales last month topped 4 million dollars, up about 16 percent from a year earlier. ABC board chairman Robert Winston noted Rowan and Catawba counties joined the system, with Rowan up 95 thousand and Catawba up 34 thousand from the prior month, while Mecklenburg led with around a million and Buncombe followed with 378 thousand.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Robert Winston
Rowan
Catawba
ABC
Mecklenburghe
Buncombe
One License Plate System For 1952
Raleigh reports a steel shortage will limit North Carolina to one license plate per vehicle in 1952. The Motor Vehicles Department expects 1,300,000 registered vehicles next year and production has begun at Central Prison with plates featuring white letters on red.
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North Carolina
State Motor Vehicles Department
Central Prison
Civitan Club Hears Address By Pastor
High Point Civitan Club members and guests heard Rev. Peace, a longtime R J Reynolds Tobacco executive, discuss modern life and counseling. He noted private meetings are voluntary and confidential and cited Time magazine recognition. Attendance prize went to Roscoe Peters’ team. others present included A Foscue Lemons Rochelle Tomlinson and Sloan Gibson.
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Rita Hayworth Says No Chance of Reconciliation
Rita Hayworth told reporters there is absolutely no chance of reconciling with Prince Aly Khan. She lives at a Lake Tahoe area rental in Nevada for six weeks and dismissed gossip linking Aly Khan to patch things up while noting he is seen with Fontaine in Paris.
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Rita Hayworth
Joan Fuse
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Meat packers convert most live weight into product
Meat packers use 78 percent of the live weight of a steer or lamb in some form, with about 22 percent lost to shrinkage and waste.
More Beauties Enter Contest Of Jaycees
THOMASVILLE entries rise to seven in the Jaycee Miss Thomasville beauty contest set for June 23 at the high school auditorium. New entrants Aurilla Wall 18 Route 1 and Donna Rae Ellis 19 appear among the latest contenders. The event includes a Miss Drive-In theater title in the lineup.
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Thomasville
Tents 326 Joint Meeting At Odd Fellows Hall
News items note Tents 326 meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Friday at 7 30 p m and a joint service by the Ministerial Union at St Stephens Zion Church with Rev J E Melton D presiding. The Minister's Wives Alliance will be guests and summer meetings end. Pride of Guilford K of P to meet at Odd Hall at 8 p m.
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Minister's Wives Alliance
Ministerial Union
St. Stephens
Zion Church
J. E. Melton
Anister
Lotte
Antelopes and Flamingoes Post Sentinels While Feeding
Britannica notes that both antelopes and flamingoes habitually post sentries during feeding. The behavior helps detect predators and coordinate group foraging, illustrating shared vigilance strategies across distinct species.
State S and D Puts Local Man In Office
J. P. Causby of 206 E Ray Street named vice councilor of the North Carolina Sons and Daughters of Liberty as the group closes its annual convention in Rocky Mount with about 200 members. H. B. Adams of Fayetteville leads the coming year. other officers include Mrs. Kath leen Sapp, Mrs. Ora Moore, L. L. Carter, and Mrs. Faye Hurst.
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E. Ray Street
North Carolina Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Rocky Mount
H. B. Adams
Fayetteville
Kathleen Sapp
Winston-Salem
Ora Moore
Durham
L. L. Carter
Greensboro
Faye Hurst
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