O Dwyer Denies Receipt of Contribution to Committee
The ex mayor testified he did not receive the contribution and said he repeated the denial to a New York grand jury yesterday. John P. Redmond of the International Association of Fire Fighters was named president and Crane was given until noon tomorrow to take vice president duties in charge of the New York City district.
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O'Dwyer
Exmayor
New York
U. S
Mexico
William O'Dwyer
Senate Crime Committee
Charles W. Tobey
Frank C. Bass
Tanks Break Through Fire North of Bombed City
Allied forces report heavy fighting as tanks evade a trap and engage Chinese troops about four miles north of a bombed city. Casualties include nine Chinese killed, a prisoner taken, and one captured enemy soldier.
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Chi
Chunchon
U.S
At- Eighth Army
South Koi
Daled
Wergeun Gouken
Fire at Tomlinson's Cotton Room Brief Blaze
Fire broke out in the cotton room of Tomlinson chair company between 11 30 and noon. An employee extinguished the flames before the fire department arrived. Firefighters remained for a time and smoldering cotton was put out. Damage described as slight.
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Tomlinson Chair Company
Easter Story Shown At Morehead Planetarium Chapel Hill
At Morehead Planetarium UNC demonstrations run nightly at eight, Saturdays at 9 p m, Sundays at two, three and four. The program pairs an opening segment about Easter origins with a later portion recounting the sorrow and triumph of the Easter story including Gethsemane and the crucifixion. Tickets available in advance or at the door.
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Morehead Planetarium
Chapel Hill
Morehead
University of North Carolina
Planetarium
G. F. Jenzano
War May Start Around Iran
The piece discusses tensions around Iran and Soviet influence. It questions the 1946 non meddling treaty over Persian affairs linked to Azerbaijan, noting possible USSR inspired disturbances and the risk of Moscow gaining control. It suggests a potential new war scenario and hints at aligning Iran with Atlantic Pact allies.
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Iran
United States
Azerbaijan
United Nations
Russia
Moscow
Nial
Ike
Resurrection Theme for First Baptist Service
Resurrection of Christ in present-day application to human needs will be the topic at the First Baptist church service Sunday in Thomasville. A full congregation is expected, matching last Sunday's balcony seating for the "King of Kings" film with Mrs. Charles F. Finch directing the choir and Mrs. R. W. Crews on the Estey organ.
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Thomasville
Mar
First Baptist Church
Charles F. Finch
R. W. Crews
Estey
Gambler Examined Under Fire In Betting Probe
The witness, Carroll, described intense betting activity and alleged manipulation of pari mutuel odds in the final seconds of races. He faced sharp questions from Burling and Seers regarding legality and the role of the betting commission, while reporters and cameras filled the room.
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Burling
Carroll
Ing
Youth Council Approves Junior Diamond Plan For Teens
City Youth Council adopts two new baseball leagues for boys aged 13 to 17. One league targets 13 and 14 year olds with six to eight teams. the other is for 15 to 17 year olds. About 26 youths have registered. A statewide tournament is planned later in the year.
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City Youth Council
Tommy Forster
City Parks
Recre Pea
He ‘Oon
Forster
Themer
Foister
Carl Plate
Suspended Term in Non-Support Case for Fremont Man
Thomasville court found William H. Bathes a Fremont Negro guilty of non support and given a 12 month suspended sentence. Judge Steed suspended his term on condition he provide proper support for his four children. Bathes remained in jail awaiting further steps.
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Thomasville
Reward Offered For Stolen Water Pump in Thomasville
Thomasville columnist John H. Brinkley offered a $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves who took a water pump from beside the Jacob Street bridge over the by pass weekend. The pump was valued at $419.
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Thomasville
Mar
John H. Brinkley
Jacob Street
Baptist Churches Unite In East Coast Crusade
The Baptist Churches of High Point and vicinity join 18,000 other Baptist churches east of the Mississippi River in a large scale evangelistic crusade launched simultaneously across the region.
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High Point
Mississippi River
Jet Bombers to Take Part In Eniwetok Bomb Tests
The Air Force will use three bomber types in Pacific atomic tests at Eniwetok including the B-47 jet medium bomber, the B-29 and its B-50 upgrade, omitting the B-36. Tests aim to study effects on aircraft. Quesada commands the testing force under the Atomic Energy Commission.
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Eniwetok
Washington
Mar
Air Force
Pacific
Eniwetok Island
Marshall Group
Eniwetok Proving Grounds
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Elwood R. Quesada
Rotary Club Elects Finch President
Thomasville residents report Doak Finch elected president of the Thomasville Rotary Club succeeding Bob Rapp who guided the club for a year. Joe Bales re-elected secretary treasurer Amos Rag an named assistant Kermitaeger vice president and Frank File ae Great Russell Van Land Dale Long Dick Jenkins Joe Johnson Tom A A. Finch led yesterday's luncheon as Nicholson directed civil defense with a film Pattern For Survival.
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Thomasville
Ae Ee
Thompson
Civil Defense
Hallenbach
Bob Rankin
J. A.eshelman
Bunn Hackney
High Point
Box Supper Of Woodmen Tomorrow
The local Woodmen of the World camp sponsors an old fashioned box supper Friday at 7 30 p m in the store space on lem street formerly a Pontiac site. Music will be provided by a string band. Proceeds will help build a local project on Winston Street. meetings are held at a Salem street location.
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Woodmen of the World
Lem Street
Pontiac
WOW
Winston Street
Salem Street
Police Hunt For Thief Who Stole Auto
Police in Thomasville pursue a well dressed man with a northern accent after he arranged to buy a 1949 Ford from Beck's Used Car Lot on East Main Street. He drove the car toward High Point to show it to his wife and has not returned.
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Thomasville
Mar
Beck
East Main Street
High Point
Dea
Desrinion
Quartet appearance draws wide local interest in Norfolk acts
Much interest surrounds a quartet concert in Thomasville on March 22 at 8 p.m. under the ae club sponsorship. The high school venue seats suggest a large crowd, with balcony reserved for colored patrons, as the Negro singers from Norfolk, Va., showcase a refined show business style.
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Thomasville
Advance Ticket Sales
Ae Club
Advance Iich
Norfolk
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