Forest Fires Raise Alarm in North Carolina
Gov Hodges and the North Carolina Forest Industries Committee voiced concern over the rising number of deliberately set forest fires. They urged stricter penalties, faster reporting, and state funds for enhanced fire control, citing a Lake Phelps blaze that scorched about 200000 acres as a stark example.
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Raleigh
Hodges
North Carolina Forest Industries Committee
Representaives
Forest Industries Committee
C. C. Hartford
Riegel
Go Ateme
Clar
Lake Phelps
Acme
North Carolina
Hodne
Oe Interes
North Carolina Firefighters Convention Photos Released
Three international officers of the Firefighters Association and its Auxiliary attend the state convention in session at the Sheraton through noon tomorrow. The picture lists state officers led by Mrs. Ruth Copley of Durham, and includes Mrs. H E. Blackmon, John St. Redmond of WmC, Mrs. Ernest W. Howard, and others in two rows with roles such as state secretary and historian.
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Sary
The
Firefighters Association
North Carolina State
Sheraton
Ruth Copley
Durham
H E. Blackmon
International Organization
John St. Redmond
W mC
Fireighers
Copley Durham
Mra
Ernest W. Howard
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ternational Association of Firefighters
Lucille Talton
Gladys Lloyd
Etta Godwin
Aris
Roberta
Mac Williams
Lacy High
Donna Moore
Copley
Lilian Howard
International Association of Fire Fighters
State Auxiliary
Fire wipes out two gambling clubs and three cafes in Ely
Blaze leveled two gambling clubs and three cafes in Ely Nevada on Monday night. Fire Chief Pete Pophoim cited wiring or air conditioning in the Capitol Club as the likely cause. About $790,000 in currency was lost, with additional losses from equipment and other venues.
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Ely, Nev
Terveen
Capitol
Alpine Clube
Westway
Weather forecast for central region and Rockies
Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the central third of the nation tonight and in the Rockies. Temperatures will be cooler in the northern Rockies and warmer in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys.
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Rockies
Ohio
Tennessee
Showers Dampen Areas Across Regions
The Associated Press reports showers and thundershowers across the upper and middle Mississippi Valley and Southern Plains with an unconfirmed tornado near Shattuck Oklahoma. Rain is general along the Pacific Coast and northern central plateau region. fair elsewhere with patchy cloudy east coast and Florida areas.
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Associated Press
Mississippi Valley
Shattuck
Oklo
Pacific Coast
East Cult Coast
Florida
Burglar Not Helpful in Salt Lake City Incident
Mrs Ruth Uchida explains that a burglary failed to deter her from swearing after a thief took a small amount from a bank. She notes the incident did not aid in quitting the habit and mentions the modest loss from the purse and coin.
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Salt Lake City
Ruth Uchida
Uchida
Hot Day For Tokyo Sets Year High At 88.7 Degrees
Tokyo recorded the hottest day of the year with a thermometer reading of 88.7 degrees. The heat affected residents across the capital as schools and outdoor activities faced disruption. Authorities advised hydration and limited outdoor exposure.
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Tokyo
North Carolina Ladies' Auxiliary and Firefighters hold 16th convention
Members from Asheville Durham Leigh and Charlotte gather at the Sheraton ballroom for the 16th annual state convention of the North Carolina State Ladies Auxiliary and the state Firefighters. Mrs W H Copley of Durham presides as president and committees are named to govern the sessions along with devotionals and roll calls.
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North Carolina
W. H. Copley
Durham
Sheraton Ballroom
Adams-Millig
Aioe
High Point Fireters
Camece
Mildred Davis
Charlotte
Gladys Lloyd
Raleigh
Lascille Talton
Leigh
Estelle Blackmon
Etta Godwin
Colleen Murray
Etta
P. N. Ball
Lucille Talton
Maline Crabtree
L. E. McKee
J. L. Hall
Mae Willins
Asheville
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