Tobacco promotion meeting in Asheville to boost exports
In Asheville on June 28 representatives from tobacco farming groups across southern states gathered to discuss a large scale promotion plan through Tobacco Associates Inc. to expand foreign markets for U S cured tobacco and related varieties. The meeting featured J B Hutson president and J M Broughton counsel as sessions outlined potential expansion of activities to barley dark fired dark air cured and Maryland tobaccos and plans for a board vote on extending operations.
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Asheville
Southland
J. M. Broughton
Tobacco Associates, Inc
Tobaccs
North
South Carolina
Goldsboro Veteran Takes His Own Life
A Goldsboro World War II veteran, 56, died by suicide at home in poor health after discharge from the army. Coroner Seymou ruled the death a personal safety related cause. Funeral services will be held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Warley
South Arrives, Speaker Warns on Global Trade
In Chapel Hill, Tyte Taylor of the United States Industrial CounseI told SECO delegates that the South is in a better position than other regions to resist free trade and free enterprise and the reestablishment of titan slavery worldwide.
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Chapel Hill
Dune
Beh
Tyte Taylor
Sduilemn States Industrial Counest
Southeastern Institute For Commercial Organization
Institute
Weaterday
Taylor
Local Listed Names And Sums Across North Carolina
A garbled OCR list shows multiple individuals and organizations with corresponding monetary amounts across cities including Charlotte Hickory Greenville Smithfield Rockingham Warrenton Charlotte Raleigh Asheville Gastonia and related firms. The entries include banks, companies, and stores with varied figures such as 814 800 1500 40000 and 5000 plus.
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Gentrey
Charlotte
F. M. Ricisill
Hickory
M. D. Lassitter
Greenville
Jase Noah Williams
Smithfield
Smith Fenee Company
George ¥. Brown
Cole
Rockingham
Ot Williams
Warrenton
Underwood
Ec Charlotte
Goer Sancy Company
Aleigh
Asheville
Death of George D. Martin Attributed to Rifle Wounds
Raleigh coroner reports 19 year old George D. Martin died yesterday from rifle wounds believed to be related to personal safety. Martin, a World War I veteran, had suffered poor health for several years.
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Raleigh
Mek
George D. Martin
Martin
Longshoremen Return to Work Amid Port Tension
In New Orleans on June 3, AFL longshoremen resumed work after a night of strikes tied to arrests of members during downtown rallies. Local No. 1419 leader Alfred Chittenden warned they may block the port again if patrols are used to suppress protests.
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New Orleans
AFL
Poon
Alfred Chittenden
International Longshoremen & Association
Eee
Benguh
State Can Spend Money On Highways
Raleigh June 28 A recent act of congress will enable North Carolina to spend about 2 957 811 dollars on highways in urban areas instead of having funds revert to the U S treasury The act gives states another year to spend money under post war road building programs Chairman A H Graham of the state highway commission said North Carolina's share of the 150 000 000 dollar appropriation was 33 860 241 dollars and the state has arranged to expend all but 2 957 811 earmarked for urban road work
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Raleigh
Congress
North Carolina
U.S. Treasury
A. H. Graham
State Highway Commission
Winecoff Survivors Awarded Compensation in North Carolina
North Carolina Industrial Commission awards six thousand dollars total to survivors of five men who died in the Winecoff Hotel fire in Atlanta on December 7. Payments go to the wives and children of the deceased, all residents of Asheville, with specified recipients named. The text also notes unrelated historical and technical lines about cotton and high powered rifles.
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Raleigh
Winecoff
Atlanta
State Industrial Commission
North Carolina
William Edgar Brystn
Harry W. Sorrelis
Cleveland Sisk
Walter Leon Baker
Owéh Thomas and Son
Ashéville
North Carolina VA Spends 8.5 Million Monthly on WWII Education
The North Carolina regional VA office reports almost 8.5 million dollars monthly for World War II veterans education and training. Subsis tence and tuition payments are included with 64 080 May checks totaling 5 792 648 to veterans in schooling or on the job under the vocational rehabilitation act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
North Carolina
FE. C. Hemingway
Winston-Salem VA
Hemingway
Eight People Living in One-Car Garage Case
Herman Heimke 98 of 1102 Campbell Street was cited to appear in court on charges of zoning violation for housing eight people in a rear one-car garage lacking plumbing toilets or sanitary facilities. Chief Eli K Ingram said the conditions are deplorable and residents were urged to vacate. four women a teen boy and three babies are reported living there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Heimke
Campbell Street
Eli K. Ingram
Ingram
Hemric
Swamp Locks Debate Over 24-Hour Operation
Army engineers weigh a North Carolina delegation request to open the Dismal Swamp locks 24 hours a day. Current order, effective May 1, closes locks at 11 p.m. and opens at 7 a.m. Senators Hoey Umstead and Bonner, plus Elizabeth City civic group led by Carter Perry, filed the petition.
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Washington
Army
North Carolina
Hoey and
Umstead
Rep
Bonner
S Civic Group
Elizabeth City
N. C
Carter Perry
Cherry frees two prisoners. rejects 12 parole requests
Raleigh reports Governor Cherry granted clemency to two inmates, Robert Scarlette for receiving stolen property and Gay Rice for assault with intent to rape, while denying parole to 12 other applicants. The article notes their prior convictions and sentences.
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Raleigh
Cherry
Robert Scarlette
Orange
Gay Rice
Madison
Abilene Players to Hold First Annual Bridge Tournament
Texas and surrounding states bridge players meet in Abilene for the region's inaugural tournament. Paul H. Hodges demonstrates careful play in a complex hand, managing heart and diamond finesses to secure the twelfth trick. Texans remain optimistic about postwar competition and skill growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. B. McKenney
America
NBA
Texas
Abiline
Tex
Paul H. Hodges
Abilene
Déclarer
Wildcat Division Parade Opens Veterans Reunion
Veterans of the Bist Wildcat division from seven southern states parade at Statesville to open their annual reunion. Among leaders are James E. Cahall divisional adjutant and Major General Gustav H. Franke national commander. Memorial service and barbecue scheduled for tomorrow with Rev. C. C. Holland delivering the memorial address.
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Statesville
Marth
James E. Cahall
Washington
Gustav H. Franke
Myrtle Beach
S. C
C. C. Holland
Front Street Baptist Church
Friendship Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Clapp
The Friendship club held a Thursday afternoon luncheon at Mrs A Clapp’s Wellington road home with gardenias on the table and a gardenia favor for each guest. After the meal a program of magic tricks followed the business session and Miss Ruthin spoke on life in the Belgian Congo.
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Friendship Club
Wellington Road
Ruthiin
Mute To
Belgian Congo
B. Collins
Young Bride-Elect Feted by Mesdames Clemmons and Fleeman
Mesdames Clemmons and Fleeman honored Miss Jowne at a rural party on South Hamilton Street. The event featured a green and white color scheme, a bridal shower, and a gift of crystal. Guests included Mrs. Atkins and Mrs. Albritton, with prizes won by Mrs. Atkins and Mrs. Albritton.
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Taylor Néill
F. L. Rooks
W. H. Pugh
Clarence Ill
Dennyce Atkins
Herman Browne
Lorenzo Browne
Hondree
William Poole
the Hondree
Louise Albriton
Ernest Pugh
Greensboro
Herman Snider
Swagier Koonee
Hugh Hayden
Margaret Douglas
Eilen McLeod
YWCA Club Hosts Informal Lake Park Meet
Members of the Jolly club gathered at city lake park Thursday for an informal recreational evening centered on sports. Ten members competed in miniature golf and archery while Ester Ray Wilson acted as hostess and the group ended with supper at the pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Club
City Lake Park
Park Grounds
Iss Ester Ray Wilson
Import Curbs on Wool Defeated
Representative Hope of Kansas conceded defeat in the drive to add foreign import curbs to a domestic wool price bill. The measure would have angered President Truman but the House will likely pass a version without tariff quotas while reviving wartime support prices, timing unclear.
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Washington
Chailiti Hope
House Agriculture Committee
Truman
Hope
House
Senate
Local youth chooses jail over fine after flood hardship
Arthur Williams 18 faced a traffic charge and chose three days in jail over a $20 fine. He told the court his home was underwater and he had slept on the levee for two nights, pleading to be taken to jail. The article notes a shift in tile production from imported to locally made ceramic tiles.
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Des Moines
Law
Arthur Williams
Local Residents Report Illness Travel and Hospital Stays
Mrs Leota Sugme of 1008 Cam hell street recuperating at home after a serious snee (sneeze) illness. Mrs Jéan Peeler returned from Washington DC after visiting her mother Mrs Coynik. Mrs R H Smith of 806 Sunset drive admitted to Boulevard unit hospital for treatment and expects to return home soon. Mrs S B Wall of 1196 Gamip bell street hospitalized at Baptist hospital in Winston for abdominal treatment. Mrs W L Shook and daughter left for Jacksonville for a short visit with Mr Shook’s family. Mrs Waiter Spencer and her son Harry Allen Spencer visiting locals leave by plane for Michigan. Jack Davis of Koo street a patient at the Washes. Mr and Mrs C A Ferree visiting Tule Oklahoma with Miss Blanche Brix.
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Leota Sugme
Cam Hell Street
R. H. Smith
806
Sunset Drive
Boulevard Unit Hospital
Waiter” Spencer
Harry Allen Spencer
Susan
C. A. Ferree
Shingled Roof Crew Finishes Free Job After Wrong House
Spokane area roofing crew from R. K. Franklin & Co. misidentified the street, started a $200 roof, but completed the work for free after discovering the error. Workers found the correct house in her bus and left without charging.
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Spokane
R. K. Franklin & Co
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Walter Raleigh
Ayn
Paul Green
Roanoke Island
Unn
N.C
Erwin Cotton Mills Company
Cure Mann Drug Store
Eckerd Drug Store
Lee
IGE Delivery CO
W. Broad St
High Point, N
Proximity Manufacturing Co
Onesie Ensigh
Rick
Fiat
Ethodist Orphanage
Belk-Yatles Company
Pay City
Elon College
Southern
Pomona
F. Vail
High Point
Fred . Crutchfield
G. Troxler
Comis Bartis
Lewis Harigelias
Batman Sporting Goods Company
Proximity Manufacturing Company
Morgan Cotton Mills
Sén
Jamés HB. Ham Fond
U. S
Guilford
Venetian Blind Shop
Philippines
Mahila
Federation
J Blair Buck
Richmond
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
New York
Hodge
South
East
Dumny
Ing
Wildcat
Tyre
Bra
Vrorm
Stevier
Bergen Congo
Mise Smith
States
Mesdaries
B Whitlark
W. BE
Griffith
Ba WiCrawford
KE. B, Collins
J. D. Bo
George Covington
Trelu
Meacham
W. Lewis
Guy Sawders
J.harold Stout
Mesdames Clemmons
Fleeman
Ywca Club
Jéan Peeler
Washington, D. C
Coynik
Fourth Street
S. B.wall
Gamipbell Street
Batist Hospital
Winston
W. L. Shook
Jacksonville
Fla
Mr. Shook
Ington Street
the Point Memorial Hospital
Jack Davis
Koo Street
Wates
Princess Beauty
SN Main &T
Bernard Kimbey
Il Young Working People
YWCA
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