Miners Protest Move as Senate Vote Stirs Action
UMW leaders denounce the confirmation as a dastardly insult to John L. Lewis and the American miner. Pickets pressured Kentucky plants while major producers planned no immediate production cuts and expected sufficient steel supplies for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Lewis
E Field
Senis
L. Lewis
Urbaniak
Trict No
UMW
Charles W. Va
West Inia
Boyd
John L. Lewis
William Mitch
Kene
U of Mines
Joseph Yablon
Pittsburgh
International Fire Board
Ohn P. Busarello
Ct No. 5
Attsburgh
Senate
R Ccal
Kentucky
Employes Ing
Senate Fights Rent Control Proposals Amid Hearings
Senators clash over a move to curb municipal power during a state legislative recess. Critics say the amendment would weaken rent controls while advocates argue it preserves local authority. Magnuson warns of chaos and lobby pressure, while Taft urges support for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umphrey
D-Minn
Magnuson
D-Wash
Tate
Senator Taft
Ohio
Rail strike ends as workers return across St Louis line
A basic railroad strike halted operations for eight days. About 3,500 operating employees returned to work after a back-to-work agreement among four unions and the management, approved by a presidential fact finding board. Around 9,000 workers remained laid off while idle. The dispute centered on overtime rules and other grievances, not wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
Abasic
Manent
Graham named U S senator to replace late successor
Dr. Frank Graham is selected by Gov. Scott to fill the United States Senate seat left by the late Broughton. The announcement came at a dinner where Louise Brevard Alexander received the O Max Gardner award. Graham serves until 1950, with election to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Railroad Mediation Board
Truman
Three Man Good Offices Commission
United Nations
Graham
Broughton
Gov
Scott
United States
Frank Graham
Dr. Graham
Chapel Hill
Gov. Scott
Capitol Hill
Raleigh
William Carmichael
Separation Suit Surs Capital Separation Suit Surs Capital
Mrs Latta Lawrence sought news on her husband in Saco Maine after contacting Mrs Rogers to urge a telephone talk He reportedly told her to never return to him in Washington and said he was through with her She notes illness since September 1948 and her Washington return She identifies Mrs Rogers a long time congresswoman since 1925 and connected to Rep John Jacob Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Saco
State highway board eyeing expanded commission structure
The plan revamps the state highway commission by adding two associate highway commissioners in each division, chosen by the governor, with decisions by a majority of the five. A senate bill would amend the state school machinery act to enable federal aid funds, nine to ten month teacher pay, and added education personnel under the state board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Senate
Congress
State Board of Education
Weather forecast for North Carolina with variable conditions
Cloudy and mild today and Thursday with fair and cooler conditions in the east portion this morning. Sun calendar for Thursday, March 24, 1949 lists sunrise at 6 20 and sunset at 6 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Capitol Square Sees Mixed Reactions As Pupils Cause Disarray
Capitol workers express surprise as school children disrupt the capitol building while a lawyer visiting the governor asks if cattle have crowded the hall. The piece notes a brewing split in American Legion politics with several World War I veterans poised to vie for commander and mid-summer convention looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Infant Denning Dies Amid Local Hospital Stay
Friends and family mourn the death of Manuel Denning infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Denning of C-30 Newstreet. The mother Lula Wall Denning is from this city and the grandparents Cicero Wall and wife also reside here. A graveside service was conducted at Floral Garden Park cemetery Wednesday at 2 30 p m by Rev Fred Jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denning
Manuel Denning
C-30 Newstreet
Luzene Wall
Cicero Wall
Floral Garden Park Cemetery
Fred Jump
Infant Barbara Pierce Dies at Two Months
Barbara Allen Pierce two months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Pierce, died at 9 10 a m today at 323 South Hamilton Street after a short illness. Born December 26 1948 in High Point, she is survived by her parents a sister Jeanette Maxine Pierce and grandparents Mrs Roxie Pierce of Greensboro and J L Johnson of Martinsville Va. Funeral from Hickory Grove church Friday at 2 30 p m with burial in the church cemetery. Body at Yows Funeral Home until service time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Pierce
Barbara Allen Pierce
T. A. Pierce
Hamilton Street
Barbara Allen
High Point
T. A
Charlotte Johnson Pierce
Jeanette Maxine Pierce
Roxie Pierce
Greensboro
J. L. Johnson
Martinsville
Hickory Grove
Yow’s
Mary Ann Thompson Small obituary from Thomasville area
Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson Small 58 of Thomasville route 1 died at City Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Randolph County April 4 1890 she lived in Davidson County 18 years. She is survived by husband Robert Lee Small six daughters two sons one sister two brothers and one half brother and 15 grandchildren. Funeral at Mount Shepherd Methodist Church Randolph County Thursday at 4 pm with burial in the church cemetery. Body to return to the home this afternoon at 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Small
Thomasville
Mar
Mary Ann Thompson Small
Robert Lee Small
Route 1
City Memorial Hospital
Randolph County
James and
Ora Linthicum Thompson
Davidson County
Mr. Small
Asheboro
Roe Linthicum
Trey
Mount Shepherd Methodist Church
Mrs Allene Kearns Rites Held At Wesley Memorial
Funeral services for Mrs. Allene E. Kearns 39 of 504 Denny street were conducted Tuesday at 3 p m at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church by Rev Paul Hardin Jr Dr N M Harrison and Rev E M Avett Burial followed at Floral Garden Park cemetery Pall bearers included Wayne Kearns and other nephews The Susanna Wesley class provided floral tributes The chancel choir sang O Love That Will Not Let Me Go and Mildred Crowder sang The Lords Prayer Mrs Charles McAnally accompanied on the organ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allene Kearns
Allene E. Kearns
Denny Street
Estley E. Kearns
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Paul Hardin, Jr
N. M. Harrison
E. M. Avett
Floral Garden Park
Wayne Kearns
Lacy Lewis, Jr
R. G. Kearns
Howard Kearns
James Kearns
Fred Kearns
Flor
Susanna Wesley
Mildred Crowder
Charles McAnally
Spring Showers Delaying Plowing in Carolinas
Associated Press reports general showers across the Carolinas delaying plowing and planting. Weather bureau notes wet fields from recent rains, with a forecast for partly cloudy mild today and fair cooler conditions tomorrow. Last night's lows ranged from 34 in Mt Mitchell to 62 at several coastal towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Carolinas
Weather Bureau
Mt. Mitchell
Asheville
Hickory
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Greenville
Spartanburg
Elizabeth City
Charlotte
Anderson
Columbia
Myrtle Beach
Cherry Point
Charleston
New Bern
Rocky Mount
Raleigh
Lumberton
Florence
Wilmington
Governor Pay Compared to Legislature Wages
A legislative discussion notes the governor earns 15 000 dollars yearly plus 600 dollars travel, totaling 1 300 monthly. After tax withholdings the governor's take home is 1 109.60. Legislators receive far less for a full session, highlighting pay disparity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Governor’s extras raise questions about North Carolina pay
The governor receives a rent free mansion, an entertainment fund of 5000 dollars, a furnished automobile and driver, and a monthly travel allowance. Bookkeeping obscures which costs hit which account, making total compensation seem near 25000 dollars a year. Legislators’ pay at 600 dollars per session drawn concerns about civic pride in state compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Buildings and Grounds
North Carolina
General Assembly
Raleigh
Notice of Sale of Land and Foreclosure Proceedings
Foreclosure sale of lot in High Point Guilford County North Carolina set for April 15 1949 at 11 30 A M in front of the County Building. Property based on deed of trust Dec 9 1947 against Ivey William Keller and Mabel T Keller. 10 percent cash deposit required. sale subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments. Also notice of tax lien suit against real estate in High Point Township with date for answering April 1 1949 and appointment of a commissioner to sell to satisfy lien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivey William Keller
Mabel T. Keller
Thos. W. Sprinkle
the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
West Green
South Main Streets
High Point
Springfield Road
Lloyd Clodfelter
Wm. F. Freeman
Sprinkle & Coffield
N. C
W. C. Montgomery
Wilma Montgomery Payne
Howard Montgomery
Ethel Montgomery
Anna Flay Montgomery
Superior Court
High Point Township
Ww. C
Montgomery
Greensboro
Lambeth
Guilford County Board of Equalization and Review Meeting Notice
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners acting as the Board of Equalization and Review will hold its final session for 1949 on April 4 at 10 A M in the Courthouse Greensboro. It has referred complaints to the taxation committee for investigation and will report to the Board at the meeting. Taxpayers may file written complaints with Tax Supervisor W F Hester. filing forms are available at the Tax Supervisor's office Greensboro and in the High Point County Building. J A Doggett, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
W. F. Hester
Greensboro
High Point
J. A. Doggett
Notice of Sale Pattie Newlin Estate Guilford County
The commissioner will sell at public auction on April 4 1949 at 2:00 P M at the East Door of the Greensboro Courthouse for cash the Pattie Newlin Estate property in High Point Township Guilford County consisting of Lots 2 3 33 34 in Block 2 Lot 19 in Block 3 and Lots 5 6 13 14 in Block 5 of the Newlin Lands Plat Book 4 Page 22. The sale is subject to court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattie Newlin
Sam Newlin
Joe Newlin
Johnsie Newlin
Mary Gray Newlin
Greer Newlin
Lucille Newlin
Jack Newlin
Billie Newlin
Claude Newlin
Margaret Greer Leonard
Charles Leonard
City OF
High Point
Superior Court
Guilford County
North Carolina
Sam Newlin, Jr
Johnnie Newlin
Greensboro
High Point Township
Newlin Lands
Office of the Register of Deeds
N. C
James B. Lovelace
Public auction of subdivided High Point property in Guilford County
Guilford County court orders sale by commissioner on April 4 1949 at 2 PM at the east door of the lina to the highest cash bidder for parcels 27 28 29 32 33 36 37 38 39 40 41 61 62 63 81 82 83 88 89 90 91 in Spring Valley Subdivision Development No 5 as platted in Plat Book 7 Page 13 subject to court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl M. Winslow
Bertha Winslow
A. M. Swaim
Globe Industrial Bank
C. Frank Williams, JR
Olivia Williams
Wade Kennedy
Shelvia Lee Tuttle
Martha Tuttle
High Point Mortgage and Investment Corporation
Lola May
Husband May
A. C. Lucas
Superior Court
Guilford County
North Carolina
Et Als
Greensboro
High Point Township
Spring Valley
James B. Lovelace
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Areack
Ieeei
Thigi le Hee
Lee
Washington
Official Weather Bureau
Atlanta
Memphis
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Meridian
Birmngham
Miami
Minn-St. Pam
N. Orleans
Chicago
New York
el Raleigh
Denver
Antonio Tsay
Detroit
Fr'eisco
Evanssiile
Sorta
Jackson
Wilmington Nm
Capitol Square
Lynn Nisbet
Mails
Louis F. Parker
Elizabethtown
Ed Canada
Ed Canada and Family
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DIAL
Steele Street
Best Street
Woodrow
Emerywood Section
Bath
APTS
Sherwood Village
Valley Ridge Drive
North Main Street
Curtis Smithdeal, Inc
Apple Tree Street
Jess Owens
Jamestown
Highland Avenue
Field Street Apts
Norwood Court Apts
N. Hamilton
Graystone Apts
English Street
R. B. Gantt & CO
WHPE
1604 Valley Ridge Drive
Curtis Smith Deal, Incorporated
East Washington
George Steffan
North Hamilton Street
Monark
Singer
Glenn Sewing Machine Co
Washington St
Horton Furniture Company
East Washington Street
Meria Can
N. Main ST
City Appliance Co
Cretonnes
English ST
Washington Street
Magic Chef
Sinclair Street
THOR
B. F. Goodrich
Cody Upholstering CO
S. Main
Horton’ Furniture Company
Dolly Madison Fostoria
Palm and Gene Beauty Shop
Beaman’s, Inc
Monteiu Avenue
Ruth Wagner
Slain Street
Griffith Office Equipment Co
E. Commerce
Phope
Nash Jewelry & Loan Company
National Cash Register
Apply Quality Bakery
Kincaid Garden
East Green Street
Tar Heel Trading Co
N. Wrenn St
Fordson
Philip Yoes
Watts Bakery
MAE West Life Preservers
Commerce Furniture Exchange
East Commerce St
F. F. Dickson
Elwood Hotel
Edie
Westmoreland
Setzer
East Avenue
Zett Plumbing & Heating Company
General Electric
Southeastern Marble and Tile Company, Inc
Becker Tailoring CO
J. H. Lambeth and Son
Ennis Street
E J. Johnson
Westinghouse
North Hamilton
Buchanan Plumbing and Supplies
Carpenter
Mr. Nichols
Paul Kennedy
National Advertised Service
McCall's
D & A Datacleaners
R. B. Cornwell
Lexington Ave
D. S. Whitley
North Street
N. B. Love
Tate Street
Route 4
East Green
Triangle Lake
Scott Williams
H. H
Rockford Textile Mills, Inc
Northern Mill
Kiddie Tot
Norfolk
Farl Johnson
Emory Street
Sears-Roebuck and Company
Winston-Salem, N
Wood Furniture Manufacturing
Rock Mason
Apply
Hill Brothers Grocery
Asheboro Road
Glenda
Avon Products
Hillcrest Drive
Government Surplus Stores, Inc
W. M. Huffman
Gibson Ice Cream Store
Hotel Sheraton
G. M. Moore
Mary Turner
Archie Medlin
Kress
Charles
Black Kid Pump
Tick Hound
Trinity
R. J. Hunt
Bowers Supply Company
C. DeWitt Holton Furniture.Co
Main St
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