Parents Plead With Governor Bradford Over Sex Offense Case
In Malden Massachusetts on March 5 a copy of two letters from the parents of a 17 year old charged with a serious sex crime and a 11 year old girl killed in a nearby field called on Governor Bradford to enact laws to prevent such offenses. The Coombes and Maxwell families urged stronger safeguards and prompt action as the case and investigation continue with the grand jury expected to rule soon.
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Malden
Mass
Robert F. Bradford
Francis J. Coombes
Robert L
Ralph Maxwell
Jacqueline
Coombes
Jacqueline Maxwell
Shirley School
Maxwells
Massachusetts
Young Coombes
Regulars Say Chinese Reds Are Beaten
Changchun reports a Manchuria battle where Gen Tu Li mine claims the communist offensive near Changchun has been smashed. He cites about 5 000 enemy dead and a retreat while vowing to seize Harbin within 10 days. Lin Piao led heavy forces at Tehwe, with 140 000 troops involved and Tehwe siege broken after seven days.
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Changchun
Manchuria
Tu Li- Mine
Harbin
Lin Piao
Lin
Tehhwe
Changchum
Sungari
Tehwe
Surgari
54Th
Mukden
Szepingkai
Britain weighs Lie proposal amid Big Five unity
Secretariat sources said Lie’s next move hinges on unanimous Big Five backing. Britain was ready to accept the plan and awaited word that the other members had agreed.
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Secretariat
Lie
Big Five
Britain
CIO Opposes Labor Law Bills Pledging Union Duty and Democracy
Bittner testified before a senate labor panel opposing bills restricting unions and expanding federal control. He said proposals aim to destroy labor through jurisdictional limits and the closed shop, while citing high living costs and veterans' housing as the public’s concern. He urged voluntary mediation and warned against measures that would raise profits for corporations.
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Bittner
Ife
Raymond S. Smethurst
National Association of Manufacturers
CIO
AFL
Congress
Crisis Over Aid to Greece Tests Dollar Policy
The article notes the decision to test whether US dollars should counter Soviet influence as Britain cannot support the Greek regime. Marshall calls the problem transcendent and Greece pleads for aid to survive. The crisis emerged as it seemed to weaken the diplomat's leverage at the last minute.
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Britain
Marshall
Greece
Higher Price Forecast For Beef Cattle
Chicago reports suggest pork prices may stay high through March and April, lifting beef costs. Market analyst H. M. Conway notes hog supply will drop, sustaining strong hog prices and boosting beef demand. Rising hog prices could shift demand to beef, fueling spring and summer cattle markets.
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Chicago
H. M. Conway
Naw Livestock Producers’ Association
Conway
Corn Belt
NC Legislature Debates Prohibition Amid Referendum Echoes
North Carolina lawmakers clash over repeal and alcohol control with a 1933 referendum cited showing 300 000 against repeal and 115 000 for it. Sen George Penny faults the will of the people while Rep Dan Tompkins urges a poll on strong wine and liquor. Ministers from Charlotte Greensboro Gastonia and Statesville attend the hearing as fireworks bill passes and a game and inland fisheries division split moves forward. A bill to form a 25 member educational commission with a $25000 budget to study the system also advances to the governor and 1949 assembly.
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Morrison
George Penny
Guilford
North Carolina
Dan Tompkins
Jackson
ABC
Charlotte
Greensboro
Gastonia
Statesville
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Assembly
Weathers
Game and Inland Fisheries Division
State Department of Conservation and Development
Senate
Hopper
Umstead
Orange
Edwards
Greene
Stoney
Burke
Sen» Ferguson
Alexander
General Assembly
Churchill offers help to France aims to sustain resistance
The narrative recalls Churchill proposing unprecedented aid to France during the Dunkirk crisis to bolster resistance, with Petain’s radio message signaling a ceasefire. The piece notes ongoing hope for a partial union and indicates British sources observe the Churchill idea influencing events.
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Dunkerque
Churchill
France
Marshal Petain
Indictments Awaited in Greenville Murder Probe
In Greenville S C prosecutors plan to seek 31 indictments next Monday against 31 white men charged with murder in the mob slaying of Willie Earle. A coroner jury ruled the death resulted from mob action and named R Carlos Herd Sr as the shooter in some statements read by prosecutors.
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Greenville
S. C
Aicemaane Soavnet
Williewate
Greenville County
Sam R. Watt
Dpertanture
Watt
Robert T. Ashemore
R. Carlos Herd, Sr
Marvin Henry Fleming
Herd
Pickens
Earle
Pickens County
Red Cross Drive In Thomasville Passes Quota Pace
Thomasville reports about 1800 dollars of a 5000 dollar Red Cross quota collected by Monday. The drive continues until the goal is met with 1600 dollars raised by a whirlwind office survey and 191 from schools. Finance chairman Homer Beck asks donations at Hudson Belk First National Bank or Tribune office.
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Thomasville
American Red Cross
Homer Beck
Finance Drive
Industrial Committee
Beck
Business District Committee
R. L. Jones
Mamie Harris
Hudson-Belk
Jones
First National Bank
Walter Rapp
Thomasville Tribune
Russell van Landingham
Officers Seek Truck Driver in Darlington Crash
County officers hunt the driver of a truck that collided with a second truck near Lamar killing two Black men from Darlington. Coroner J H Kistler identified the deceased as Bennie Hines and Alfred Pate, both of Darlington. The two were knocked from their loaded log truck and pinned to the roadway by the logs. the second-truck driver fled the scene.
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Darlington
S. C
Todo
Lamar
J. H. Kistler
Bennie Hines
Alfred Pate
Kistler
English Tobacco Executive Dies in Canada Estate Revealed
London based J Wix and Sons chairman Washington Hill of New York City died in Canada on September 13 leaving a 17900 dollar estate in England according to British probate records. He led the London Cigarette and Tobacco firm.
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London
G . Washington Hill
New York City
American Tobacco Company
Canada
England
Hill
J. Wix and Sons, Ltd
London Cigarette and Tobacco Company
School gains and island grouping noted in report
The report shows Bennison Ed 300 and PTA numbers rising from 17 to 25 and 217 to 1015. A 60000 physical education plant is built with two libraries modernized cafeteria and playground. The district is debt free with a 3000 surplus in local funds. The Micronesia islands Mariana Marshall and Caroline span a vast area larger than the US but total area smaller than Rhode Island.
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Mariana, Marshall
Caroline Islands
Micronesia
United States
Rhode Island
Civitan Club entertains with duets and plans community projects
Dorothy Hoskins and Emil Ser performed tuneful duets at the Civitan luncheon. Guests included Wilson Rogers and F. M. Lambeth. The club discussed raising 10 000 dollars for three additional Bible teachers in High Point public schools and noted the International Civitan convention in Miami May 28 30 1947.
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Dorothy Hoskins
Emil Serposs
Civitan Club
Cole Porter
Victor Herbert
Arch Richardson
Blake Thompson
High Point
Wilson Rogers
F. M. Lambeth
Jimmy Rose
International Civitan
Miami
Colored Moving Picture
North Carolina
Standard Oil Company
Cotton Mart Strike Ends at New York Cotton Exchange
New York March 5. A 6 to 20 dollar weekly raise and a clerical bonus capped a one day strike that kept the New York Cotton Exchange closed to begin reopening after an agreement with local and AFL unions. Arthur M Meyer and John Cole announced terms of the settlement amid mediation board involvement.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Searfarers International Union
AFL
Arthur 5. Meyer
New York State Mediation Board
Local 205
Office Employes International Union
John Cole
Textiles Free Of Controls Ends Export Licenses
The commerce department announces removal of export controls on broad woven cotton textiles effective March 15. About 40 items including shirt fabrics and cotton woven cloths will no longer require licenses, easing postwar limits amid rising U.S. production and expected foreign supplies from prewar partners. Licenses expiring after February 15 are automatically extended to March 15.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Japan
Germany
France
Italy
U. S
Reds Criticized By Johnston Calls for Policy Toward Communists
Eric Johnston, president of the motion picture association, labels communists foreign agents and urges Congress to bar them from leadership in labor unions. He asks lawmakers to set a clear national policy and lets Congress decide on a bill, saying it’s up to you to act.
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Washington
Eric Johnston
The
Motion Picture Association
Congress
House Labor Committee
Ohnston
Leftists Exiled from Greece after Arrests
In Athens 556 of 571 leftists arrested for aiding guerrillas in the north were shipped to Nicaria island for a year of exile. Police said 15 remain held for further investigation. The report notes lunar and solar tides affect deep artesian water levels.
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Athens
Nicaria
Aegean Sea
Markets Stock Recover Amid Broad Trading
New York stock markets edged higher as motors and steels led a tentative recovery. Chrysler General Motors U S Steel and other big names rose fractions while Eastman Kodak and General Electric lagged after prior gains and stock split news.
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Motors and Steels
Chrysler
General Motors
U.S. Steel
Youngstown Sheet
Bethlehem
International Harvester
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Kennecott
American Smelting
Westinghouse Electric
American Water Works
VU. S. Rubeler
Montgomery Ward
Texas Co
Eastman Kodak
General Electric
Cotton futures open higher as markets show varied noon prices
New York trading reports show March at 34.50, May 33.34, July 31.40 while opening gains reach 1.25 a bale but near term settles mix. Prices swung with May and July futures quoted before noon and prior close compares.
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Mar
Alaska
Curt Wright
Penn Rr
At&t
Firestone
Pepsi Cola
Tg Pitt
Gen Foods
At & St
Pullman
Gillette
Atl
Glidden
Atlas
Goodrich
Radio K O
Aviat Corp
Goodyear
Reeves Bros
Baldwin
Graham Paige
Rem Rand
B&o
Gt Nor Ry Repub
Barnsdall
Reynolds
Bendix
Hupp
Sears
Lhl Cent
Socony
Vac
Boeing
Borden
Nick Can
Tel & Tel
Champ P & F
Tex Gulf Sul Si
Ches & O
Timken Det Ax
Chrysler
Mont Ward Trane A Wera Ge Coum
Murray Corp
Union Carbide
Nash
Comwith & Sou
United Aire
Consol Edis
United Corper
Iti
New York Textile Market Steady with Woolens in Demand
The New York textile market was quiet with some goods sold for delivery in the third and fourth quarters and prices holding firm. Demand for woolens slackened further while fine worsted remained strong and offerings exceeded. Pipe goods were firm with limited offerings.
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Pay Goods
New York
Paven Coods
Oferings Limited
Fire damages Salisbury Victory Theater interior
A fire of undetermined origin yesterday damaged the interior of the Victory theater in Salisbury, with investigators reviewing the scene and checking for further hazards.
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Salisbury
Prisoner Held For Man's Death in Spartanburg Jail
A coroner's jury in Spartanburg South Carolina recommends holding John Branch 39 for further investigation into Otis Sams death. Jailer Sam Miller testified Sams of Forest City North Carolina lay on the cell floor when summoned. Branch and two other inmates were in the same cell and Starnes Smith testified Branch struck Sams twice.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Otis Sams
City
John Branch
Sam Miller
Sams
Forest City
N. C
Branch
Miller
Starnes Smith
Sam
Busbee Encampment to Meet Thursday Night
Busbee encampment 1.0.C.F. to hold a regular session at Odd Fellows hall on West Commerce street Thursday night at 8 o clock. Full attendance of the membership is officially requested.
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Busbee
C.F
Odd Fellows Hall
West Commerce Street
What Causes Epilepsy booklet free offer from doctors
A promotional booklet presenting physicians opinions on epilepsy will be mailed free to readers who request it from the Educational Division, 537 Fifth Ave New York Depig soo.
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Fifth Ave
New York
N. Y
Depig Soo
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