Park Program Would Cost Nation 200 Million Dollars
Newton B. Drury, director of national parks, said the program would cost about 200 million dollars and require years to bring facilities at scenic and historic areas up to public needs. Attendance hit a record 25,229, visitors, signaling urgency for road overhauls, expanded campground and overnight facilities.
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Washington
Newton B. Drury
National Parks
Drury
National Park Service
Mayas Bet Lands Clothing and Freedom on Ball Games
The Maya often risked land, apparel, and personal liberty on the outcome of ball games, showing the high stakes connected to their sport and ritual competition.
British Museum shelves hold millions of volumes and miles of manuscripts
The British Museum houses about 3,200,000 printed volumes and 56,000 manuscripts on shelves totaling around 55 miles in length.
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British Museum
New England Agriculture Reflects Indian Methods
For over two centuries New England farming showed the influence of Indian methods across diverse crops and practices, shaping local agriculture and harvests.
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New England
Youth Council to Hear Dr Greer in Thursday Rally
Thomasville NC superintendent of North Carolina Baptist orphanages Dr I G Greer will speak at 7 30 PM Thursday at the First Presbyterian church North Main Street.High Point Interdenominational Youth Council expects a large fall rally with open membership for high school and college age youths. Council president Miss Anna Lee Ferguson says newcomers will be welcomed even if not yet recorded.
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Thomasville
North Carolina Baptist Orphanages
High Point Interdenominational Youth Council
First Presbyterian Church
North Main Street
Charles Plummer
Anna Lee Ferguson
LIONS
Revy
Julian S. Hopkins
Green Street Baptist Church
High Point Lions Club
Sheraton
Miland
Europe
Whpe-Fm
Less Publicity Advised For Juvenile Delinquency
Omaha authorit y argues that publicizing juvenile delinquents worsens the problem. Richard E. Collins, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, says names in print embarrass youths and can foster pride in offenses. He cites ineffective parental deterrence and notes wartime dreamatic fever data.
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Omaha, Neb
INS
Richard E. Collins
Collins
Burning B-29 Lands Safely After Parachute Escape
A B 29 from Spokane Army Air Field landed burning in a Wheat field near Wilbur Washington after five crewmen parachuted. Maj D H Keller and Maj E W Arnold led the jump as rain and darkness closed in. Capt William Moore suffered a head wound and Sgt William Schafer a shoulder dislocation. The rest of the crew were unhurt.
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Albert J. Shower
Spokane Army
Warner Robins Field
Georgia
Maj
D. H. Keller
Los Angeles
Ilot
E. W. Arnold
Seattle
William Moore
Chester
S. C
William Schafer
Robert C. Mark
Medical Lake, Wash
Paul Grim
Paul Guthrie
Vanguard of Ministers Opens North Carolina Methodist Meeting
ELIZABETH CITY November 5 The vanguard of 600 ministers and laymen gather for the five day North Carolina conference of the Methodist church. Bishop W W Peele of Richmond will read appointments and the meeting will elect delegates to next year’s general and jurisdictional conferences. A home for retired preachers may be erected with Durham as a site. A 30 acre tract near Duke University is presented as a gift. Distinguished speakers include Dr John D Lee Dr Roy H Short Dr Harold Bosley and others.
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Elizabeth City
North Carolina
The
Methodist Church
W. W. Peele
Richmond
Peele
Durham
Gurney P. Hood
Duke University
R. G. Dawson
G. I. Humphreys
High Point College
Board of Education
Historical Society
John D. Lee
Emory University
Roy H. Short
Nashville
Upper Room
Harold Bosley
Duke University Divinity School
Smith to Head Membership Drive In City
A Glenn Smith was named blind membership drive chairman for the 1948 Red Cross drive at a Red Cross meeting at the Sheraton hotel. Mrs G I Humphreys praised his expected performance and announced new home service secretary Lucille Pickens Lee as well as volunteer talks by Miss Ruth Kernodle on community service and training. Reports were given by H N Williard Harriss Jarrell and Martine Barkher. Also included are notes on molybdenum melting point and garment care and a 1932 farm income statistic.
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A. Glenn Smith
Red Cross
Red Cross Rd
Sheraton Hotel
Taylor M. Simpson
G. I. Humphreys
Smith
Ruth Kerrnedle
Mish Kernodle
Humphreys
Lucille Pickens Lee
Home Service
H. N. Williard
Harriss H. Jarrell
Martine Barkher
UNC Alumnus to Return to the United States
CHAPEL HILL November 5 Colonel Hugh B Hester UC graduate 1916 writes the Alumni Office he will return this month to the United States He served in Germany as head of the Food and Agriculture Branch of the US Military Government He held the rank of Brigadier General when awarded the Distinguished Medal for services in supply in the Southwest Pacific Area Hester is a native of Granville County and has served in the Army since World War I There are more than 2 500 000 oil heating installations in the United States.
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Chapel Hill
Hugh B. Hester
United States
Hester
Germany
Food and Agriculture
Southwest Pacific
Granville County
Juvenile Delinquency Seen as Fad by Probation Officer
A juvenile probation officer likens juvenile delinquency to a passing fad driven by publicity. He notes children disregard risk, thinking they won t be caught after seeing a classmate s name in the paper.
Radio Schedule Advises Time Zone Corrections
The note explains EST timing and how CST MST shifts affect relay times. It cautions that last minute changes may not be reflected and urges stations to adjust schedules accordingly.
Memorial Proposed for Composer Handy in St Louis Riverfront
In St Louis, attorney David M. Grant urges the National Expansion Memorial Riverfront project to honor W. C. Handy, creator of St Louis Blues. Grant asks if a place on the riverfront can include Handy, praising the blues as a lasting symbol of the city.
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ST. Louis
W. C. Handy
St Louis
Broadcast Schedule Shortwave Network Six Lineup
Radio listing shows daily programs including Sign On WHPE News Breakfast Patrol Piano Sketches Frank Sinatra George Barnes Octet Morning Devotional Regional News Summary Show Tune Time Preddy Martin Orchestra Musical Treasures Tropicana Morning Matinee Blue Ridge Buddies Fashions in Music with notes that all programs may be interrupted or canceled for breaking news.
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Frank Sinatra
WHPRE
George Barnes
Preddy Martin
Gastonia Workers Oppose Union Vote at Cocker Plant
In Gastonia on November 5, workers at the Cocker machine and foundry company rejected designation of the International Association of Machinists as their bargaining agent. The NLRB supervised the election led by Reed Johnston from Winston-Salem. Results: 73 against, 63 in favor, with two challenged ballots.
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Gastonia
Cocker Machine and Foundry Company
International Association of Machinists
National Labor Relations Board
Reed Johnston
Winston-Salem
Organ Recital at Duke During Homecoming Weekend
A formal organ recital will be held at Duke University chapel in Durham on Sunday at 4 p.m. by Duke organist Mildred L. Hendrix. Assisting is Julia Mueller, Duke music faculty violinist. The program honors Felix Mendelssohn on the centenary of his death and closes Duke's homecoming weekend.
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Duke University
Duke
Mildred L. Hendrix
Julia Mueller
Felix Mendelssohn
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