Flocks of People Move Through Washington In Spring
James Marlow reports on springtime in Washington as crowds pour into the Capitol area. Visitors climb steps, tour galleries, and watch hearings as Congress sits in full swing amid landmarks like the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court.
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James Marlow
Washington
Capitol
House
Senate
Congress
Congressional
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Acheson
Lovett
Henry Wallace
Congressional Library
Supreme Court
Washington Monument
White House
North Carolina industrialists named to NAM policy committees
Five North Carolina industrialists join NAM policy committees for the coming year. T. V. Rochelle of Globe Parlor Furniture Co. High Point serves on Cooperation with Community Leaders. P. J. Neal of Tomlinson High Point on Federal Tax. T. Lynwood Smith of Adams-Millis High Point on Industrial Problems. Kenneth F. Mountcastle of Mountcastle Knitting Co. Lexington on Government Spending. R. L. Deal of Thomasville Redding Co. on Industrial Health and Safety. Committees meet to formulate policy recommendations on current and long range industrial and economic issues.
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New York
North Carolina
Adams-Millis Corp
High Point
Kenneth F. Mountcastle
Mountcastle Knitting Co
Lexington
R. L. Deal
Thomasville Redding Co
Inec
Thomasville
NAM
Esso Executive Explains Gasoline Price Variance
L. E. Alrope, Esso vice president in charge of marketing, told the North Carolina oil men that gasoline price increases reflect demand and supply. He noted crude oil supplies and refining pace affect price, with fuel oil demand down and gasoline demand up, forcing Esso to buy gasoline on the open market to stay competitive.
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Southern Pines
L. E. Alrope
Esso Standard Oil Company
North Carolina Oil Robbers Association
Scott
Alrope
Esso Standard
Ulrope
Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH
An improved alka line powder named FASTEETH helps hold dentures firmer for comfort. It soothes gums with a cooling effect and reduces embarrassment from loose plates. Get FASTEETH at any drug store today.
Contrasting Rubber and Tournament Bridge Play
A reader asks if bidding and play differ between rubber and tournament bridge. The article notes rubber aims to make contract while extra tricks yield small points, whereas tournament play hinges on precise lines and score impact. It discusses opening leads, suit splits, and risk versus reward in both formats.
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The
Bridge World
Detroit
Bus Empire Created From Small Fare Two Man Line
CHICAGO May 9 Time and circumstances joined two Swedes in Hibbing Missouri and Wickman to build Greyhound, the bus empire. From a 15 cent ride for iron miners to intercity routes 1914 1949 show rapid growth and expansion into Duluth Northland Mesaba to Greyhound.
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Chicago
Stony Point Woman Wins Poteat Award
Catherine Keever of Stony Point, a Duke University botany graduate assistant, won the Poteat award at the North Carolina Academy of Science meeting in Chapel Hill. The honor includes a 50 dollar prize, and her prize paper was titled Causes of succession on abandoned fields in the Piedmont of North Carolina.
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Durham
Catherine Keever
Stony Point
Duke University
North Carolina Academy of Science
Chapel Hill
Notice of Alum Bid Sealed May 17 1949 High Point NC
Sealed bids for furnishing alum will be received by the City Council of High Point North Carolina until 9 00 A M on Tuesday May 17 1949. Proposals on standard forms must be marked Bid on Alum Not To Be Opened Until May 17 1949. A 2 percent certified check accompanies each bid to guarantee compliance. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids. Purchasing forms from the Purchasing Agent W F Bailey Mayor TY EB Hinson City Manager AR McMullan Purchasing Agent
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Try
High Point
North Carolina
City of
N.C
W. F P. Bailey
TY. EB. Hinson
A. R. McMullan
Packard Marks Fifty Years with Golden Anniversary Line
Packard unveils the Golden Anniversary Packard lineup highlighting 77 major improvements since 1899 and the companys status as Americas oldest continuous independent car maker. The updates include larger rear windows on four doors, more engine power in the Fight and Super models, longer wheelbase, refined interiors, improved brakes and greater stability.
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Packard
America
U.S
New York
Packards
Camel 30 Day Test Promises Mild Flavor for Smokers
Advert includes doctors’ findings on Camel Mildness and invites smokers to try a 30 day test in the “T Zone” to compare taste and gentleness. Money back guarantee offered by R J Reynolds Tobacco Co with full refund if not convinced.
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Timing and roads spur auto age growth in Hibbing tale
C E Gohres recalls how early car expansion met ripe demand as the auto age began after World War I. He notes the onset of highway development and reliable motor cars, with timing and good business propelling growth. Wickman adds the idea seemed to develop itself.
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Mesaba Transportation Company
Duluth
Mesaba
Great Northern Railroad
Ralph Budd
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Wickman
Anderson
Hibbing Company
Northland Transportation Company
Great Northern
Hibbing
Greyhound
C. E. Gohres
Sweden
Tigers Beat Harvard And Yale In Back-To-Back Seasons
Princeton defeated Harvard and Yale in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1939, marking the tenth time in Tigers history this feat has been accomplished, a rare double for the program.
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Princeton
Harvard
Yale
Tigers
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Greensboro
High Point Airport
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America’s Card Authority
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Bus’) Anderson
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C. E. Wickman
Greyhound Bus Lines
Greyhound Board
Mora
Charles Wenberg
Wenberg
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R. A. L. Bogan
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Hashwauk
White Company of
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Gilbert R. Black
T. C. Collins
Southern Dixie Life Insurance Company
Southern Life Insurance Company
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
High Point Township
Ward Street
Ward St
Redding Street
West End Heights
Office of the Register of Deeds
J. A Bleemeier, JR
Bogan
Indianapolis
Greyhund Company
New York City
Greyhound System
Burlington Trailways
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