UCC hires surge as Raleigh office expands rapidly
UCC reports rapid growth with 300 new employees since September raising staff from 247 to 547. About half work in Raleigh, including 103 veterans from army, navy, WACs and marines. February self employed beneficiaries total 9,312, with payments more than January and far above last year.
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Good Old Bread and Gravy Recipe Ad
Heart warmed by a homey dish description. Promotes Wilson's products with brand hints and dealer guidance. Mentions V and B V en route to authentic beef flavor, framed as a foolproof kitchen tip from a food consultant.
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National Bread and Gravy Month Bounces Back in March
March marks the second anniversary of National Bread and Gravy Month with gourmets and everyday diners alike embracing the homey dish. Consultant George Rector praises its versatility and offers a simple “magic” meat flavor infused gravy recipe to pair with broiled hamburger, peas, and a fresh fruit salad for a complete meal.
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Woman Of 100 Still Believes In Santa Claus
Anna Mary Johnson celebrated her 100th birthday in Pittsburgh and recalled a birthday card from President Harry Truman. She affirmed her lifelong Republican stance and said she believes as long as there is goodness in hearts there will be Christmas and Santa Claus.
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Vancouver Pupils Face Canine Classroom Chaos
In West Vancouver British Columbia, two dozen dogs of mixed breeds and species have disrupted a high school curriculum, roaming the grounds halls and classrooms, according to Principal Charles Kennedy. The canine intrusion forces school officials to act as human students attempt to resume lessons.
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Mary
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Charles Kennedy
Mailmen Without Uniforms Face Delivery Troubles
Lowell reports mail carriers struggle with unavailable uniforms as substitutes deliver with borrowed caps. Assistant Superintendent George L. Hunt warned mailmen may have to wear civilian clothes if conditions do not improve. In Winston-Salem the Southern Safety Conference ended its 1947 session with Birmingham named as next host and officials to be elected by May.
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Reds Charged With Occupying Berlin Banks
The Daily Express reports Russian troops seized key banks in Berlin's Russian sector, arrested officials, and dismissed staff in a move described as a breach of the four power agreement. Russian zone papers urged pooling bank credits and distribution based on need over deposits.
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Daily Express
Berlin
Red Sox sluggers cheer Boo Ferriss after first meeting
In Sarasota on March 7, Boston Red Sox stars Ted Williams Dom DiMaggio, Vern Stephens Doerr and Johnny Pesky praised Boo Ferriss after batting against him for the first time.
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Rain and prices shape Oregon sheriffs tale and crops
Portland report recalls a sheriff hosting the Oregon sheriffs convention where a gunman robbed a nearby store and an elevator delay kept him late. Washington dispatch notes 1946 truck crop grower prices likely lower than wartime highs with 40 percent higher fresh market output in Q1 but 4 percent below 1945.
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Ore
Oregon
Washington
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Bureau of Co Economics
Pope limits activity at Vatican on Wednesday
Pope Pius limited his public activity on this Wednesday and gave only private audiences. He received Clement Cardinal Von Galen and Josef Cardinal Frings of Germany in farewell audiences.
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Clement Cardinal von Galen
Josef Cardinal Frings
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Rayon Stocking Sale Develops Bad Run
In Patterson New Jersey three women reported overcharges on rayon stockings to the OPA district office. The agency investigated, refunded 50 cents to each of the three, and collected 1116 dollars in triple damage settlements for overcharges found across 744 other stocking sales.
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Patterson
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Biltong Ban Planned To Save Wild Game
Johannesburg report notes a wildlife commission recommends banning sale of biltong made from wild game to curb raids. Heavy hunting by night with flashlight drives threatens buck species with extinction. Proposal makes both sale and purchase criminal offenses.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
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Luminous fly traps spiders in larva stage with web spun
The luminous fly named platyura ful toni forms a web during its larva phase to ensnare spiders, a curious predator behavior observed in early development.
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