Five Die Violently In Separate Accidents Report
Last Friday and Saturday saw multiple fatal injuries. Two people, Mr. and Mrs. Tom of Route 1 Mount Airy, were killed when struck by a car on Saturday night. Beverly, nine, and 11 year old, were among those affected. Mrs. Margaret Rose Rector Poteat, 41, of Route 2 Newton, died Saturday morning from injuries after a fall at home. In Greensboro, Mrs. Denny L appears in reports of further fatal incidents.
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Tom
Route 1
Mount Airy
Beverly
Margaret Rose Rector Poteat
Route 2
Newton
Greensboro
Denny L
CiT Vows Bricks Regent Dwelling Plans
A fragmentary notice cites Regent plans for a 6,000,000 dwelling and multiple properties on Gordon street, including 215 N. John Mathews and 20 Walter A. Dowdy, with price estimates of 5,000 each. The text is garbled but indicates construction or property commitments and associated addresses.
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Regent
Walter A. Dowdy
John Mathews
Gordon Street
Unclear Names Link Various Residents Across States
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals from Kernersville Walnut Winston Salem High Point Panama Galax and Fairmont with multiple surnames and possible relative notes. Relationships or actions are not stated, leaving a scattered roster of names without clear event context or dates.
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Kernersville
Laura Ann Nelson
Walnut Re
Ernest L. Fisher
Nancy Spaugh
Eeaa
Keen Cave
Nancy Lee Edward Whitley
Winston- Salem
Avalee Pyrtle
Harold Thompson
Dorothy
High Point
Winston-Salem
Mary Reid
Walnut
M. D. Toliver
Jettie Welch
Point
Mie Malone
Katie Wallace
Ort Paul F
Panama
N. Y
Land
Nell Jo Perry
Galax
James L. McEachern
Ester Viola Arnett
Fairmont
Red Buildup Described Amid Censorship Cuts
Fragmentary remarks discuss growing force build up over many years and debate over bombing references. A Defense official questions the timing and details while censors cut about 35 words from the statement, leaving unclear supporting context.
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Marshall
Sec of Defense
Army Praises AP Newsman for Insight and Courage
An army official lauds an AP Newsman for understanding the type of man who has earned praise in Grady Cow and by the Oklahoma silo incident from years past. The commendation highlights his courage and reporting dedication.
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Grady Cow
Oklahoma
Grass silage seeds boost farmer forage options
Grass silage is described as a high protein seed that helps farmers expand forage options and potentially improve feed quality for livestock.
Jansen Debut Injury Marked Giants Spring Exposure
WV HEN LARRY JANSEN, star pitcher nicknamed the Giants meal ticket, debuted in 1947 and faced the Indians in a Tucson spring exhibition. A line drive from Bob Feller fractured him above the mouth. Mel Ott, then Giants manager, recalled his fielding miscue as he crawled for the ball.
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Larry Jansen
Giants
Cleveland Indians
Tucson
Ariz
Robert” Feller
Mel Ott
Jansen
Ott
Canasta Siege Strategy From Jack Jacobs for NEA Service
Oswald Jacoby explains that in Canasta a player must prepare for a long siege. Focus on discards, timing, and safety plays as opponents peel the pile, coordinating with partners while aiming for a late out with minimal loss.
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Oswald Jacoby
NEA
Thal
Boag
Pha Bant
Uae
Redistricting Talk Set At Jaycees Meeting
Junior Chamber of Commerce will hear a talk on school redistricting at its weekly meeting in the Sheraton Hotel at 6:30 tonight. City Planner Malcolm Little outlines how the Board forms new districts based on a city census carried out by City Schools staff to assign pupils to the nearest schools without overcrowding.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
Jack Southerland
Malcolm Little
Little
Fire damages duplex on Bynum Street and Willis Row blaze
A bedroom fire at 300 Bynum Street spread to the attic of a duplex, with Frank McCrackle absent and the Cridlebaugh home owner. Firefighters arrived at 8 10 PM and contained the blaze. A second fire at 1211 Willis Row at 504 PM caused minor damage when a falling aerial short circuited an electric line in Lula Robbins’s attic.
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Bynum Street
Frank McCrackle
McCrackle
C. E. Cridlebaugh
Willis Row
Lula Robbins
New Council Forms as Mayoral Race Ends and Plans Move Ahead
New mayor Rapp and councilmen take office after May 8 election with eight month term for health. City clerk Mrs Eva Jones and finance posts retained as banks designated city depositories. City manager to report on Social Security coverage for municipal workers from Raleigh meeting. Project goals include off street parking site, street money use from Powell Dam pumping station, county building, and property revaluation.
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R. M
Releigh
Julius Green
Eva Jones
Harry B. Finch
Rapp
Arrett
Tom Johnson
Raleigh
Thomasville
Lacence
Possib
Powelles Sea
Scouts Organize New Explorer Post
Chapel Wesley Methodist Church hosts an Explorer Post formation led by Assistant Scout Executive C. M. Gaskins who announces the initiative to local youths.
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Chapel Wesley Methodist Church
C. M. Gaskins
Mrs MacArthur Enjoys Window Shopping on Pa Ave
The general’s wife strolled from her hotel to view spring shop displays on Pennsylvania Avenue. She described it as window wishing and said she needs time to decide before buying, noting many items attract her attention.
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Pa Avenue
New York
Mrs James Stewart Is Still Critical
Hollywood report says Gloria Hatrick Stewart wife of Jimmy Stewart remains in critical condition after her second operation since delivering twin daughters by Caesarean section a week ago. Her physician notes satisfactory progress but ongoing complications persist.
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Hollywood
Gloria Hatrick Stewart
Jimmy Stewart
Point Four Declared Sole Remedy for Reds
Dr. Henry G. Bennett, head of the Point Four program, said Russia has the power to wage war but the United States can counter it toe to toe. He spoke in Wausau, outlining the program as a direct remedy for Cold War pressure.
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Point Four
Reds
Wausau, Wis
Russia
Henry G. Bennett
Mickey Cohen Auction To Sell Furniture In Defense Bid
Los Angeles AP reports gangster Mickey Cohen plans an auction tonight to raise funds for his tax evasion defense. The sale includes Cohen’s personal firearms and four television sets amid the legal case.
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Mickey Cohen
LOS Angeles
Gamb- Cohen
Mr. Cohen
Ears Give Jackrabbit Its Name Despite Not Being True Rabbit
A reader notes the jackrabbit is named for its ears and not a true rabbit. In Japan about 200 volcanoes exist with roughly 50 classified as active.
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Japan
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