Interesting Korean War Sidelights
A United Press report from New York describes higher morale among American troops in Korea this winter due to rotation programs reduc ing front line exposure and rest trips. It notes better winter gear including fur trimmed parkas and new Mickey Mouse boots, plus dug in bunkers and even an underground chapel on the front.
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Arnold Dibble
New York
Korea
Karen
U. N
Manchuria
Fifth Avenue
Mrs Emma Vestal Dies In Hospital
Mrs Emma Vestal 75 widow of Lewis L Vestal died in City Memorial Hospital at 10 20 p m after a long illness. She lived in Thomasville with her daughter Ina Sneed and was a Rockford Baptist Church member. Survived by six daughters two sons 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral from Boonville Baptist Church with burial in Booneville Town Cemetery arranged by J C Green & Sons.
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Thomasville
Emma Vestal
Lewis L. Vestal
City Memorial Hospital
Virgil Harper
Laura Beard Harper
Yadkin
Surry
Ina Sneed
Myrtle Street
Vestal
Rockford
Surry County
Sa Sneed
Charlie Roseneau
High Point
McCormick
Randolph
Carters
Winton Bay
Love Es
Galax
Earl Vestal
Frank F. Vestal
Tobacco Associates Hear Their President In Talk
In Raleigh J B Hutson of Washington warned members that cutbacks in foreign aid could push countries to rely more on American tobacco exports. He noted U S flue cured exports rose 12.7 percent in 1950 to 49.8 million pounds and that the United Kingdom, a major buyer, may reduce purchases in 1952 53 amid austerity measures. Hutson cited weather and policy as factors behind recent price and sale trends.
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Raleigh
Toco
J. B. Hutson
Washington
Atson
U. S
Hutson
United Kingdom
Itain
Legion Members to View Film Tonight
American Legion post at Point's Andrew Jae will hold a meeting at 7 30 PM in Richer's Burpo. Local recruiter will show a motion picture to members.
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Aere Point
Andrew Jae Post
American Legion
Burpo
Alabama Tornado Predictions Highlight Air Force Center
Oklahoma City reports that the Tinker Air Force Base Severe Storm Center predicted Alabama tornadoes in advance. Forecaster Merle McBratten said warnings were issued to central Alabama, with Gordo and South Macon noted as struck. He cited a verification book showing about 60 percent accuracy and described the predictive method using radar, barometric data, and radiosonde balloons.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Alabama
Tinker Air Force Base
Air Force
Merle McBratten
McBratten
U.S
Local School Praised For Two Fine Students
A recent communication to Principal D P Whitley praises James Bailey Lovelace Jr and Samce Gibson for being outstanding members of the class of 1951 at High Point High. Ernest L Mackie notes it is a signal honor for them and the school that they are initiated into Phi Eta Sigma scholarship fraternity.
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James Bailey Lovelace
Samce Gibson
D. P Whitley
Lovelace
J. B. Lovelace
Colonial Drive
Gibson
B. Gibson
Arch
High Point
Ernest L. Mackie
Torrential Rains End Across Carolinas After Heavy Storm
The Carolinas ended more than 30 hours of torrential rain with clearing skies and cooler temperatures. Charlotte recorded 4.66 inches in 24 hours, Raleigh 3.26, and coastal areas reported heavy totals. forecasts call for clearing weather and 28 to 38 degree lows in parts of the region.
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Associated Press
Carolinas
Toda Weather Bureau
Charlotte
Raleigh
T. Greenville
S. C
Spartanburg
Weather Bureau
Gasoline Tank Motor Cools After Smoke Report
Firemen were sent to a reported fire at 11 46 yesterday morning at a Texaco station 1200 South Main. A gasoline motor overheated and smoked. firefighters turned off the switch and allowed it to cool with no damage to property.
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Wee Texaco
Boston Embezzler Sentenced After Guilty Plea
Walter F Gate ly former deputy collector of internal revenue was sentenced to three months in jail after pleading guilty to embezzling 294 dollars in taxpayers money.
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Boston
LLP
Walter F. Gately
Internal Revenue
Opponents claim votes to kill UMIT in House
In Washington, opponents of universal military training report a 222 to 210 vote split, aiming to strike out the enacting clause and send the measure back to the Armed Services Committee. Supporters, led by Carl Vinson, vow to defeat the recommital move and push amendments and passage. Rep. Bates, once a supporter, now opposes UMIT citing lack of a training plan and reserve construct. The measure would train all 18 year olds for six months and then place them in the reserves for 7 1/2 years, with active duty by Congress consent only.
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Washington
Armed Services Committee
Dewey Short
R-Mo
House
Carl Vinson
D-Ga
William E. Bates
R-Mass
Bates
UMT
Congress
Miss Michigan Queen Arrested for Cashing Treasury Checks
Peggy Ellsworth, 24, Miss Michigan in the 1947 Miss America contest, was arrested in Atlantic City New Jersey on charges of unlawfully possessing and cashing U S Treasury checks. She reportedly told federal agents she cashed the checks to obtain heroin. A later report notes she was arrested again in 1951 on heroin-related charges.
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New York
Peggy Ellsworth
Michigan
Atlantic City
N.J
U.S. Treasury
Miss Ellsworth
Ince
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