Johnson Street glee club at Rotary luncheon program
The Johnson Street school glee club, directed by Miss Dorothy Hoskins, performed at the Rotary club luncheon at the Sheraton hotel. The program featured The Lord's Prayer and patriotic and popular selections. Guests included Javan Rike and Thomas Sprinkle of High Point.
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Johnson Street
Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
Dorothy Hoskins
America the Beautiful
Santa Lucia
J. E. Tchard
Mocksville
Fred Dickson
Cleburne
Texas
Sidney Payne
Greensboro
FE Willis
Concord
Ferree Ross
Asheboro
Javan Rike
Thomas Sprinkle
High Point
Pewter Is An Alloy of Tin and Other Metals
Pewter is described as an alloy with tin as the chief ingredient and includes other metals in its composition.
Memorial ceremonies mark war dead world over
Memorial services led by President Truman span Arlington and graves worldwide. Fresh graves draw pilgrims in France Italy and Pacific islands while wreaths honor unknown soldiers. In Tokyo flowers replace tributes at Gen Ulysses S Grant monument as Navy planes drop poppies to Pacific sites. Norman Dy French civilians join Americans in silence. speeches reflect on past and hopeful future.
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Truman
Arlington National Cemetery
France
Italy
Isles
Pacific
Germany
Tokyo
Ulysses S. Grant
Japan
Hawaii
Guam
Saipan
Tinian
Okinawa
Wake
Midway
Iwo
Kwajalein
Tarawa
Normandy
Government pushes wage rise and plant seizure threat
Schwellenbach orders a 30 percent wage increase and a 40 hour week with retroactive pay. He moves to end strikes by 35,000 workers at Allis Chalmers and J I Case plants, warning of seizing nine farm implement factories if employers do not negotiate. Coal strike settlement could return 700,000 idle workers to work. 400,000 miners and 130,000 others affected. Also, a 15 day AFL truckers strike against Philadelphia papers ends.
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Schwellenbach
Allis-Chalmers
J. I. Case
Truman
AFL
Philadelphia
Morning Inquirer and Records
New York
Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Thomas Kennedy
UMW
J. B. Warringer
Lehigh Navigation Coal Company
World leaders weigh Litvinov’s disarmament crusade
The article recalls Litvi noff’s 1928 to 1930 disarmament push across Geneva and London, noting initial tolerance and renewed proposals. It questions reactions from the big three and whether the plan could gain traction or a foothold among major powers.
High Point Proclaims Dairy Month for June 1946
Mayor Earl N. Phillips issues a proclamation designating June 1946 as Dairy Month in High Point North Carolina. The document cites the dairy industry’s role in processing and distribution, local milk supply from nearby farms, and ongoing improvements in dairy technology.
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Earl N. Phillips
High Point
North Carolina
Miners End Strike as New Contract Talks Begin
After a lengthy shutdown, Pennsylvania anthracite miners prepare for new negotiations with operators. The AFL UMW rejects retroactive pay proposals and demands include higher wages, shorter weeks, health funds, vacation, overtime, and disease law enforcement. Officials note costs from the stoppage and potential plant closures.
Used Cars Cost More Than New in London
Secondhand automobile dealers profit as Britons seek 1946 cars priced around 4000 to 5000 dollars, nearly double new car list prices. Black market conditions appear in some dealer circles due to buyers’ willingness to pay premium to avoid long delivery waits.
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London
Young Discover Aluminum Process by Hall at 22
The electrolytic method for producing aluminum was discovered on February 23 1886 by Charles Martin Hall aged 22. This breakthrough opened the path to cheaper aluminum production and industrial use.
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Young
Charles Martin Hall
Illness Fatal To J. W. Quattlebaum Former Resident
J W Quattlebaum 69 former of this city died at his Rocky Mount home shortly before midnight Wednesday after a year long illness. Born January 14 1877 in Batesburg South Carolina he was twice married first to Alice Turner who died in 1933 leaving a daughter Dixie Griffith of this city. He later married Mrs Weeks of Rocky Mount surviving him along with several children and sisters. He moved to High Point in 1922 and was associated with Wilson Motor Company then to Mount Airy in 1937 with a wholesale feed firm. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday at Sechrest Funeral Home chapel with Dr A B Conrad officiating. Interment in Oakwood Memorial Cemetery.
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J. W. Quattlebaum
Rocky Mount
Batesburg
S. C
Thomas B
Sarah Kneese Quattlebaum
Alice Turner
Dixie Griffith
Quattlebaum
Pe Roberson
Spartanburg
High Point
Wilson Motor Comey
Mount
Sechrest
A. B. Conrad
Population trends of the United States through early 20th century
The text notes historic U.S. population figures from 1850 to 1916, showing growth to 2,461 thousand and a decline by the World War II era, with a 1940s datum around 2,147 thousand.
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Daily News
United States
Discharged Vets Report In Thomasville May 30
Twenty six more former servicemen with discharges reported to the Thomasville draft board between May 20 and 27. Names include Charles Wilson and Billy Klass among others. additional names list several out of town officials and veterans associated with High Point Lexington Winston-Salem.
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Thomasville
Furman
Charles Wilson
Billy Robert Klass
Odis W. Green
Isaac Clinton Fowler, Jr
Byron Pe Beck
Walter Edward Gill
Rudolph Epting Hiatt
Clarence Sullivan Lohr
Cly Grady Blair
Delbert Franklin Everhart
Alton Moses Clodfelter
Tiras Clinton Pierce
Ralph Laster Long
Siam seeks international mediation on border disputes
Bangkok reports Siamese officials willing to let the UN or another international body mediate with French Indo China over border clashes near Nongkhai after river crossings. The government says no replies have been received to protests dating to 1893, with Britain and the United States offering to hear the case if formal charges are filed.
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Bangkok
Siam
Indo-China
Nongkhai
Britain
United States
France
Council
Washington
Hussein Ala
Ahmed Qavam
Post Office Drops Houston Ore Label in St Helens
The Post Office department has removed the Houston Ore designation from its list and now lists the two indepen dent stations as Station A in St. Helens Ore. The change clarifies postal locations for residents in St. Helens Oregon.
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ST. Helens
Ore
INS
Post ‘Office Department
Houston
Truman Eyes Second Primary and World War II Lessons
President Truman addresses calls for a second primary in North Carolina's sixth district while praising the voters' steadfast support. He also speaks at George Washington University about postwar unity, labor talks, and individual rights, noting the ongoing effort to balance labor, Congress, and national interests. He credits his daughter Margaret with his honorary degree and shares light remarks on history and policy.
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Washington
Carl Durham
Hill
E. Earle Rives
Greensboro
Congress
Rives
Truman
George Washington University
D-Fla
Communist Daily Worker
The
Wall Street Journal
Margaret
John L. Lewis
Hugo Black
Supreme Court
Henry Clay
Senate
Clay
Andrew Jackson
Union
J. Truman
Chatham Leads in Fifth District Primary Vote Count
Official canvass shows Thurmond Chatham gaining 73 votes over unofficial totals and edging Rep. John H. Folger by 59 in the fifth district Democratic primary. Surry County totals pending after alleged irregularities. Fred Folger to present affidavits alleging illegal voting in Elkin and Bryan precincts.
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Chatham
Winston-Salem
Orsyth County
Thurmond Chatham
Winston-Salem and Elkin
John H. Folger
Surry County
Folger
Joe J. Harris
Dobson
Fred Folger
Shooters Fails to Hit Clays. Tests With Toy Gun Injures Man
Keith Spears was shooting at clay pigeons in a Topeka shooting gallery when he missed several times. He covered the gun muzzle with his finger and pulled the trigger to see if he was firing blanks, then a bullet struck him and a physician had to remove it.
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Topeka
Kans
INS
Keith Spears
Monument in Seoul to be removed as oath reads
A Seoul monument bearing a 1938 oath of allegiance to Japan will be removed, per the office of provincial affairs. In Los Angeles, police patrol cars now record automobile accidents with sound movie equipment to capture incidents.
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Seoul
Korea
Japan
Office of
Los Angeles
Negro Legion Post Plans City Drive for Hut Fund
The William Lopp No. 284 American Legion post schedules a city-wide drive from June 3 to July 4 to raise 10 000 for a Legion hut and community center near the Church Street School. Post commander Charles Wilhite leads with sub chairmen Hilliard Rutledge Coy Payne and Harold Morgan directing 57 members to solicit funds. The building will be on property donated by Harry B. Finch after the post organized in March in Thomasville with Culbreth Harris Post No. 41 as sponsor.
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Thomasville
Negro American Legion
William Lopp
Charles Wilhite
Hilliard Rutledge
Coy Payne
Harold Morgan
Legion
Church Street
Harry B. Finch
Negro War Veterans
Culbreth-Harris
Finders Keepers Fountain Pen Found After Six Years
Chicago bank telephoned H. W. Bornhoff to say a fountain pen bearing his name had been found. Bornhoff confirmed it was his lost pen, last missing six years ago.
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Finders Keepers
Chicago
A_ bank
H. W. Bornhoff
Swiss Council Approves Wartime Employes Pay Plan
The Swiss federal council approved a program allowing discharged wartime government employees to draw half their salaries from the state for six months while in private employment.
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Bern
Federal Council
Funeral Rites for Rev William Towe Held
Funeral services were held today for Rev William Towe retired Methodist minister who died at his home Tuesday night in Rocky Mount. Also conducted were services for William Dewey Brady 39 who died Monday. interment at Floral Garden cemetery. Ministers included Rev M C Connor Rev E W Jones Rev John Burger. choir Melvin Potts John Kimball Ruth Kimball Glenn Connor. Flowers by friends. pallbearers Lonnien H E Danford Chestley Kennedy Jim Allen McCoy Rest Linda Dowdy.
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William Towe
Rocky Mount
William D. Brady
William Dewey Brady
Kopnis Street Wesleyan Methodist Church
M. C. Connor
E. W. Jones
Providence Wesleyan Methodist Church
John Burger
Baptist Temple Church
Melvin Potts
Ohn Kimball
Ruth Kimball
Glenn Connor
Funeral for Mrs Lizzie Belle Wilson Rickert Held
Funeral services for Mrs Lizzie Belle Wilson Rickert widow of J M Rickert were conducted at Green Street Baptist Church Wednesday at two o clock. Rev Julian S Hopkins led the service with pallbearers Fred Green Clifton Holton B G Leonard R L Winfrey M C Holton and J A Sloop. Music was provided by Mrs T L Jackson Je Wood with Iris Creech accompanying. Flowers were arranged by Miss Lou Ella Loftin and interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery family plot.
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J. M. Rickert
Lizzie Belle Wilson Rickert
East Green Street
Green Street Baptist Church
Julian S. Hopkins
Fred Green
Clifton Holton
B. G. Leonard
R. L. Winfrey
M. C. Holton
J. A
Warsaw Population Figures From First Postwar Census
Poland reports Warsaw's postwar census population at 477000, down from 1939 figure of 1289000. The data reflects city demographics changes since the upheavals of war.
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Warsaw
Poland
Croton bugs named from New York water aqueduct era
Cockroaches were called Croton bugs after they first became common around indoor water pipes in New York around 1842 when the aqueduct from the Hudson River was completed.
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New York
On River
Milk supply relies on vast truck network across the United States
The article notes that about 190,000 milk distribution trucks move dairy products from farms to plants and from plants to consumers. It also states the United States has roughly 630 million acres of forest land, with about 196 billion acres publicly owned.
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U. S
United States
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