High Point Considering Parking Ban on Virginia Avenue
The High Point city council plans a regular session with little controversy. An amendment would prohibit parking on both sides of Virginia Avenue between English and Board streets, after earlier requests for more study. The street is narrow and police reports cite traffic issues prompting the proposal. City Manager T F E Hinson suggested the restriction as part of the agenda.
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Tomor
Oio Nees
Virginia Avenue
Board Streets
Virginia Enue
T. F E. Hinson
Army Day Parade Planned for April 6 in High Point
The city council heard plans for an Army Day celebration in High Point with a parade set for April 6. Attorney Arles McAnally is in charge of arrangements.
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Agen
Arles McAnally
Attorn
Plants Stolen From Sowers Florist Shop
Deputy Sheriff Burch Payne hunts a flower thief who stole three box bushes and three plant specimens from Sowers Florist near Unity Skating Rink on National Highway in Thomasville yesterday afternoon. The suspect drove away in a car after cutting plants from the yard, with prior plant thefts reported by the florist.
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Sowers Florist
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Black man injured after ice pick assault in local truck
J. D. Johnson of 410 Baptist street was listed in satisfactory condition after emergency treatment for injuries from an ice pick assault while in a truck near his home. Police hold Ella Bell Lindsay, 22, of 307 Baptist street in connection with the incident.
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Archery Course Opens Sports Institute Program
An archer y course led by Arthur Paschal of High Point college starts the Sports Institute agenda in western North Carolina. The five day school trains leaders to run planned recreational programs with sessions tomorrow on archery net and lawn games and lectures by Bill Currie and Harold Meyer. Certificates awarded to those meeting requirements.
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Some Letters Still Missing Says Hinson
City Manager T E Hinson says replies from all city employees are not yet received to two letters sent on group insurance and retirement programs. He aims to gauge interest and provide clearer information on costs of participation if enough interest is shown.
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Masonic Temple in High Point Files Papers
A certificate of incorporation was filed in Raleigh by the Colored Masonic Temple of High Point Inc to engage in real estate. Authorized capital stock is $100,000 with $500 subscribed by C W Robinson T W White and Lester Strong of High Point and others.
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U S Sailors’ Vandalism Prompts Cuban Apology
In Havana on March 14 U S Ambassador Robert Butler apologized for drunken sailors desecrating Jose Marti’s statue drawing national indignation. The report notes the incident sparked strong Cuban reaction and reflects tensions between the two nations.
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High Point Area Names Include Numerous Local Residents
A list of residents from High Point and surrounding areas is recorded, naming Ronnie Key Marilyn Osborne Billy Nunn Alice Odom Boyd A Misenheimer Clara Viola Self Charles C Minton Juanita Cockerham Ernest L Myers Nellie Dorothy Sweet Edward S Keller Margaret A Dyson James H Murphy Sallie Estelle Tuttle William Bowman Jr Hazel Elizabeth Ridings James V Smith Rebecca Cooke John T Wiley Annie Mae Stroud and others from Winston Salem Walnut Cove Lexington Clemmons Greensboro and related locales.
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Marilyn Osborne
Billy Nunn
Alice Odom
Boyd A. Misenheimer
Clara Viola Self
High Point
Charles C. Minton
Juanita Cockerham
Ernest L. Myers
Nellie Dorothy Sweet
Edward S. Keller
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Winston-Salem
James H. Murphy
Sallie Estelle Tuttle
Walnut Cove
William Bowman, Jr
Lexington
Hazel Elizabeth Ridings
Clemmons
James V. Smith
Rebecca Cooke
Greensboro
John T. Wiley
Annie Mae Stroud
Porter v Porter Absolute Divorce Suit Filed
Helen J. Porter starts an absolute divorce action against Paul Porter in Municipal Court alleging two years of separation. The filing occurred on a Saturday.
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Permit Granted for $31500 Warehouse by Mc Ewen Lumber
Mc Ewen Lumber received a permit Saturday to build a 31500 dollar warehouse off English Street. R. K. Stewart and Sons serves as contractor for the project.
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Fire crews respond to sofa fire at Swamm residence
Firemen answered a call at 1 47 yesterday to Mrs H M Swamm s house on 339 South Wrenn street. Fire in a sofa was put out before firefighters arrived. Damage described as slight.
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Wrenn Street
Wallace Talk Smuggled by Station Sparks Church Backing
The Catholic church stood behind the club's action as Wallace spoke from the pulpit about his Methodist upbringing and support for Al Smith in 1928. He contrasted priests blocking a Danbury speech with his broader remarks on Communism and US Soviet relations during the presidential campaign.
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Hearings Likely Won’t Change Vote on Labor Bill
Business leaders testified last week as the subcommittee debated the administration labor bill. They urged keeping the TH law or broadening it, but showed no shift in Congressmen’s views. Lesinski and Rep Kelley expect a 13 to 12 full committee vote similar to the wage bill. Thomas on ABC called the measure pro public, not pro labor or management.
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Settlement Nears as Senate Weighs Filibuster Tactics
The Senate faces a potential compromise based on a discussed formula as Democrats and Republicans push for a near settlement. Leader Lucas says the chamber will proceed at a steady pace with noon sessions and possible extended hours while parties weigh endurance tests. The latest clash, a debate-limit test, ended with a loss for administration supporters, 46 to ?.
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Coast Guard Lifts Two Teens From Jamaica Bay Sandbar
A coast guard helicopter rescued two 15 year old Brooklyn boys stranded on a Jamaica Bay sandbar after an overnight ordeal. It marked the second rescue in the bay within 24 hours.
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Weather Summary for North Carolina March 18 1948
Partly cloudy conditions with mild temperatures across the state. No significant precipitation expected today and tonight with temperatures remaining comfortable into Tuesday as the sun rises at 6 31 and sets around 7 07 local time.
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North Carolina
Appointment whispers surround Senator Still choice
A list of potential successors to Senator Still circulated with names including Capus Waynick Maj L P McLendon Fred S Royster William B Umstead R Mayne Albright Lindsay Warren Harold Colley Clarence Poe and L Y Ballentine Waynick drew labor union backing from Raleigh Typographical Union No 54 as speculation intensified over the narrowed field and Scott was asked if he backed Waynick.
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Greensboro
Fred S. Royster
Vance
William B. Umstead
Durham
R. Mayne Albright
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Harold Colley
Clarence Poe
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L. Y. Ballentine
Waynick
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