Power projects raise ire of Southern congressmen in 1944 debate
In a Washington dispatch, President Roosevelt's hydropower programs like TVA face Southern opposition over management and costs. The House Flood Control Committee shifts dam regulation to the war department to ensure safety, while senators critique price disparities and regional inequities. The Senate poll tax repeal fight shows deep partisan and racial politics shaping voting behavior.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Authority
Capitol Hill
House Flood Control Committee
War Department
Administration
Vic E. Lilienthals
Ben Cohens
William M. Whit
Mississippi
Congress
Tva
Bonneville
Grand Coulee
Grand River Authority
Whittington
Pensacola
Oklahoma
Mason and Dixon
Potomac
Ohio
Army Ordnance Centers
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Orpheus Arethusa Perseus Quiz Echoes Myth
A quick test reveals Orpheus as the singer whose art moved nature Arethusa the fountain nymph and Perseus the rescuer of Andromeda. The Wisdom snippet extols solitude and friendship with a May horoscope noting traits and cautious financial and travel guidance.
Etiquette Tips for Pleasant Dining
Practical advice for smoother meals. Avoid heavy or unpleasant topics at the table and steer conversations toward light, inclusive subjects to keep the dining experience comfortable for all participants.
Horoscope Forecast for the Year Ahead and Character Traits
You are determined and independent with a clear mind that absorbs what you see. A challenging year lies ahead, urging caution in property and legal matters. A nervy child will be lively and generous, while money and friendships may bring trouble.
Allied Soldiers Surf Beach Built by 5th Army Officers
Ray Novotny leads the 5th Army’s new Lido beach for officers near the Tyrrhenian coast in Italy with sand breakers a parking lot for jeeps lifeguards and basket parties. Soldiers nurses and WACs may swim while mine warnings and nearby gunfire remind of the war.
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Sid Feder
Hal Boyle
STH
Italy
Tyrrhenian Sea
Lido
Joes
Ray Novotny
Ohio University
Brooklyn Dodgers
Novotny
Special Services
Saida
Africa
Jones Beach
Atlantic City
Lake Michigan
Bob Newbill
East St. Louis
Marion
Dick Kates
Sunnyside
Long Island
Bill Walters
Olean
N. Y
Kates
Riviera
Col. Novotny
Jerry
Olks
Carnival Operates Under Restrictions
The North State Shows near Winston-Salem continues under court restrictions after Judge D C MacRae ordered temporary padlocking pending permanent action. Prosecutor Thomas W Sprinkle claimed the traveling show was a nuisance and gambling devices were used at a dozen tents. Deputies seized devices and the company must pay court costs and 81 attorney fees. Attorneys Harris Jarrell and L J Fisher represented the prosecution.
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North State
Winston-Salem Road
D. C. McRae
Thomas W. Sprinkle
MacRae
Harris Jarrell
L. J. Fisher
Charges Preferred In Motorcycle Crash In Thomasville
Fred Starling of Thomasville road was charged with reckless driving after his West Russell Street motorcycle collided with Tenner Bennison’s car at East Russell and South Hamilton. Starling suffered facial and head cuts, A L Williams of the Biltmore hotel had a broken rib and lacerations, both treated and discharged. Bennison escaped injury.
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Fred Starling
Thomasville Road
East Russell
South Hamilton Streets
Tenner Bennison
Allen-Jay School
Starling
Russell Street
Bennison
Hamilton Street
A. L. Williams
Biltmore Hotel
Gastonia Man Heads State Chiropractors
The North Carolina Chiropractors Association yesterday elected Dr. A A Heh of Gastonia as president and selected Rocky Mount for the next semi annual convention on November 3 and 4. Brazil, the largest state in South America, exceeds the size of the continental United States by 250000 square miles.
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Albemarle
N. C. Chiropractors Association
A. A. Heh
Gastonia
Rocky Mount
Brazil
South America
United States
Alaska
Jacksons Sentenced in Cruelty Case Involving 7 year old Boy
Roy and Ira Jackson received 15 month sentences for cruelty to and neglect of a minor in the case tied to 7 year old Thomas Lee Kennedy of 1215 Johnson Street. Judge D C MacRae ordered them held. Mrs Jackson to the county workhouse and Roy to the roads. The boy remains in care at Boulevard branch of High Point Memorial Hospital with bruises and two serious wounds.
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Tom Kennedy
Johnson Street
Bein
Thomas Lee Kennedy
D. C. MacRae
Roy Jackson
Ira Jackson
MacRae
Jacksons
Boulevard
High Point Memorial
Walkup McCain
Mabelgett
Dr McDonald Captures Attention At North Carolina Rally
Dr. McDonald spoke to a large crowd in the County building after a Asheboro appearance, outlining a 12 point plan to spend about 130 million dollars in North Carolina. He proposed freezing 20 million as an emergency fund and sinking 50 million from surpluses to retire bonded debt. He urged 50 million for highways and public works and 10 million for state institutions. He called for repealing the sales tax and expanding deductions in the income tax to fund public welfare, schools, and teacher pay. Cherry, his rival, was labeled the “Me too” candidate as McDonald claimed Cherry endorsed his program.
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North Carolina
McDonald
Asheboro
Curtis Smithdeal
Winston-Salem
Salem College
Smith Deal
Smithdeal
Tnore Highway
Oes Cherry
Eado
Cherry
Sentences Handed Out to Thomasville Men
Several Davidson county cases tried in Lexing ton Superior Court. George Venport received 13 months for robbery. Lloyd Gibson four months for robbery plus three months for drunken driving. Nina Minton Hall 12 months for immoral vag rancy nine suspended. John H. Trexler eight months for assault on a bus female. Bernice Crawford two years for abandonment and non support. five years suspended with $30 and $35 biweekly payments and $750 bond. Clifford Lewis suspended 12 months for violating the bill. Spoon, J Martin Fine, and Mildred Lee Curry cited for related charges. Curry arrested yesterday by Chief E R Richardson and Officers Smith and Boyd.
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Thomasville
Davidson County Superior Court
Lexington
George Venport
Lloyd Gibson
Son
Gibson
Nina Minton Hall
John H. Trexler
Bernice Crawford
Clifford Lewis
Capiuses
Spoon
J. Martin
Mildred Lee Curry
Curry
E. R Richardson
Smith and Boyd
Three Divorce Suits Filed In Municipal Court
W A Baker filed for divorce from Iris Young Baker alleging absence and custody issues involving Grace Sparks as the child. Wilma Carithers sues Russell Carithers for abandonment non support and past violence. Horace B Harkey seeks divorce from Verbie Ruth Pugh Harkey after two years separation.
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W. A. Baker
Municipal Court
Iris Young Baker
Baker
Sparks
Grace Sparks
Wilma Caribhrs
Russell Carithers
Carithers
Horace B. Harkey
Verbie
Ruth Pugh Harkey
Funeral Rites Held for Hollis R Presswood
Funeral services for Hollis R Presswood were conducted at Pisgah Baptist church with Rev. C. M. Floyd and Rev. W. L. Smith officiating. A vocal trio of Margaret McKinney Mary Frances Hicks and Frances Hines sang. Interment followed at Mitchell Grove Cemetery.
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Hollis R. Presswood
R. Presswood
Pisgah Baptist Church
C. M. Floyd
W. L. Smith
Margaret McKinney
Mary Frances Hicks
Frances Hines
Sterling Matocks
James McMahan
Junior Ritch
Eugene Staley
Johnnie Myrick
Mitchell Grove Cemetery
Rationed Goods Details Page Update
The notice lists processed foods blue A through Q through Book 4 at 10 points each for tokens, meats and fats red A through TA at 10 points each, sugar stamps 30 and 31 for five pounds, canning sugar stamp 40 five pounds valid until February 28, shoes Al and A2 stamps, gasoline A 9 and A 10 coupons with regional validity and license number requirement for all coupons.
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Georgia
Iuda
Carolinas
Virginia
Fire Chief Warns Of Dangers of Defective Stoves
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram warns oil stoves in homes pose increasing fire risk and urges regular checks. He says owners often delay professional repair after stove trouble. A defective stove caused a near miss at 505 Barker Street, Mrs. R. K. Hall residence, with little damage reported.
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E. K. Ingram
Barker Street
R. K. Hall
Private Eller Qualifies in Weapons School
Floyd Eller, son of Mr and Mrs W G Eller of 303 Clinton Street, has qualified with the .22 and .30 calibre rifles in the weapons school at Camp Luna where he is stationed, according to the public relations office.
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Eller
Pfe
Floyd Eller
W. G. Eller
Clinton Street
Camn Luna
Thomasville Resident Charles R. Thomas Dies at 68
Charles R. Thomas of Thomasville died Friday in a western North Carolina hospital after an extended illness at age 68. Born August 14, 1875, he was son of Dr. R. W. Thomas and Sallie Hampton Thomas, grandson of founder John W. Thomas. He owned the C. R. Thomas store before retirement and graduated Trinity College. Funeral services held Monday at 11 a.m. at J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Home with burial in City Cemetery.
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Thomasville
Charles R. Thomas
North Carolina
R. W. Thomas
Sallie Hampton Thomas
John W. Thomas
C. R. Thomas
Trinity College
Duke
J.C. Green and Sons Funeral
Funeral service announced for A. P. Samuels
Funeral services for A. P. Samuels of 710 East Commerce Street will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 45 from First Evangelical and Reformed Church. Interment follows in Floral Garden Cemetery. The body was returned to the residence this morning at 10 o clock.
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A. P. Samuels
East Commerce Street
First
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Floral Garden
Two Thomasville Men Held in Escape Case
Local police report Garnett Brown and Mack Brown held in the city jail on charges of harboring escaped prisoner Ronnie Marsh. Marsh fled a prison camp near Mt. Airy in October last year and was arrested Thursday night by deputies near Unity Street in Thomasville.
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The
Enterprise
Thomasville
Garnett Brown
Mack Brown
Unity Street
Ronnie Marsh
Marsh
Mt. Airy
Packard War Factory Paralyzed by Strike
Detroit May 13. Packard Motor Car Co. plant idled as a 3,300 member Foreman's Association strike escalated. The War Labor Board refused to guarantee protection from reprisals if workers returned, prompting management to halt production after Army Air Forces rejected Packard engines without inspection supervision.
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Detroit
Packard
Packard Motor Car Co
War Labor Board
WLB
Qualiy
Horry County Man Charged with Murder
Johnny Buffkin, 28, of Horry County, was formally charged with the rifle slaying of Aubrey Waddell, 22, of Columbus County, North Carolina. An inquest and coroner’s jury found him responsible after testimony from three friends who became state witnesses. The case follows a Sunday night shooting on a lonely road in upper Horry County.
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Buffkin
Flags Up For Unknown Reason Cause City Confusion
Hundreds of flags appeared in the Merchants Association office and city hall as officials scrambled to recall why. Miss Grace Baker and City Manager Roy Braden offered failing memories while a fireman speculated Mother’s Day and Fire Chief Ingram linked flags to the Shriners convention and the Red Men.
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Grace Baker
of Merchants’ Association
K. Ingram
Oasis Temple
Miss Baker
Roy &. Braden
Chief Ingram
Shriners’ Convention
Red Men
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