Six Members Of One Family Die In Auto Accident
A Memphis family of six died in a car crash near Tunica Mississippi while returning from Clarksdale. James Adkins 52 and three of his children Melba 12 Will 10 Patrica 5 months and in laws Mrs and Mr Robert Shearer perished. Adkins wife survived in fair condition. The Dentson couple in the other car were hospitalized in Memphis.
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Robert Shearer
Patrica
Clarksdale
Mississippi
Adkins
Elswine Denton
Colonial Names From English Royals Inspire U S Place Marks
A fragment notes South Carolina and Maryland naming origins after Charles I and Henrietta Maria, and mentions EOM record for land propulsion by steam at 126 miles per hour and a British train in 1938.
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Henrietta Maria
Goldsboro Woman Stands Off Bulldozer To Save Park Trees
Mrs Will Best led residents on South Center street in a stand off against city workers and a bulldozer at Robinson Park. A temporary restraining order, signed by Judge Henry A Stevens in Warsaw, halted removal until service could be completed. Col John D Langston arrived with the injunction, prompting the crew to withdraw.
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Will Best
South Center Street
Robinson Park
Henry A. Stevens
Warsaw
Weather outlook for North Carolina with showers
Partly cloudy and cooler today and tonight with scattered thundershowers near the coast. Tuesday will bring increasing clouds and mild conditions with occasional light rain starting in the west in the afternoon.
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North Carolina safety program urged by Gov. Cherry
Gov. Cherry urged a comprehensive highway safety program for North Carolina focusing on education enforcement and engineering with education seen as the best long term hope. He emphasized studying and enforcing safety like never before and called for decisive action ahead of the automotive future.
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Airport Measure Gets Signature of President
President Truman signed a law authorizing 500 million dollars for seven years to build and develop airports. The Civil Aeronautics Administration earmarked 356.25 million for state distribution, with city funding contingent on local need assessments. The law requires state and municipal matches. Rep. Randolph said the plan could yield about 3,000 new airports and substantial improvements.
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President cites coal diversion to boost health and security
The president urged diverting coal mined during the period to essential facilities to safeguard health and security while negotiations on the contract continue.
Assorted stocks gain ground amid market drift May 13
Trading showed mixed gains with steel and utility shares advancing while many leading issues lagged on light bids. Cotton futures climbed early then weakened, and dry goods markets held limited activity as coal embargo effects lingered on shipments and mill allocations.
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Sears Roebuck
Neral Electric
American Telco
Western Union
Rayon
Potatoes and Livestock Prices Reported Across States
Chicago May 13 USDA notes show U S potato shipments totaling 1 382 Friday 1 012 Saturday and 83 Sunday with old stocks varying by region and new stocks light with strong demand. Bliss Triumphs prices cited in several states for Idaho Alabama Louisiana and California. Hog inventory 4 500 salable, total 12 000, values steady with barrows and gilts at 14 85 ceiling and sows at 14 10 ceiling. Cattle and calves: salable 14 000 of 14 400 total, calves 500 of 500, fed steers and yearlings noted as part of market activity.
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AFL Speeches Attack CIO and Back Cooperative Policy
AFL officials condemned the CIO in speeches as the conference adjourned after approving a lengthy policy statement. The document urged union management cooperation and endorsed AFL support for fair employment practice legislation.
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Market Report: Steady Yearling Hiefers and Mixed Steers
Yearling heifers mostly steady with steer run largest since mid April but market lighter for cattle. Fed steers and yearlings mostly 16.00 to 17.50 with short loads at 18.00 for strictly choice mixes. best heifers near 17.25. cows bulls vealers uneven but steady. heavy beef bulls to 14.50. stock cattle scarce.
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Market Circle
UN council hears claim Franco engaged in atomic research
Jose Asensio, former secretary of war for the republican government, said evidence would be submitted to show Franco’s forces are working with Germans on atomic energy in Granada and Murcia. The subcommittee plans near daily meetings through May 31 to report to the Security Council, with U.S. and Mexican briefings this week on the Spanish situation. A UN spokesman said the council would likely convene Thursday to address two other matters.
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Murcia
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Spartans of Laconia Gave Word Laconic to English
The Spartans of ancient Laconia were noted for taciturnity and gave the word laconic to the English language.
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Publisher Chester Middlesworth Dies at 40 in Statesville
Chester E. Middlesworth, 40, publisher of the Statesville Daily Record, died in a Statesville hospital after an operation. He came to Statesville in 1937 from Shamokin, Pennsylvania, where he had worked in publishing and converted a semi weekly into a daily. His widow and son Chester Jr. survive. the latter is a Duke University student.
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Chester E. Middlesworth
Palisher
Bowles Aides Recommend Bread Rationing And Meat Coupons
The report notes Bowles favors bread rationing and restoring coupons for meat butter and cheese. President Truman cautions he will order wartime rationing if needed though officials doubt machinery could restart quickly for this crisis. Officials now fear shortages may extend into next year. Colored eyeglass lenses have existed since the 16th century. The Rothschild banking family's original surname was Bauer.
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