Burglary Wave Hits Local Businesses Again
A wave of break ins continued last night with two new burglaries and several attempted entries. Terry Supply Company at 329 N Hamilton Street was hit for the third time in three months, despite cash removed to a safe. Southern Railway Express Mangum Avenue Office was ransacked with attempts to open the safe. no losses reported. Police investigation continues by the detective bureau.
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Terry Supply Company
N. Hamilton’ Street
Southern Railway Express
Mangum Avenue
Boost In Haircut Prices Triggers Home Equipment Rush
In Detroit prices for barber services were set to rise by 25 cents to 1.50 before Christmas, prompting a surge in demand for home haircutting equipment as residents prepared to cut their own hair. Detroit department stores reported a rush on clippers razors and related supplies as households stocked up ahead of the price increase.
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Detroit
Detroit Barbers
Minor Injuries Suffered By Housewife
A 22 year old Negro housewife, Mrs Douglas Crawford of 1216 Hoover Street, sustained minor bruises after a collision at Coolidge and Hoover Streets yesterday afternoon. Her husband’s 1939 Plymouth struck Ora K Martin’s 1950 Buick, at which time damages were $125 to the Martin car and $550 to the Crawford vehicle.
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Coolidge
Hoover Streets
Douglas Crawford
Hoover Street
Martin
Crawford
Mongol Siege Fleet Forced Korea to Join Invasion
National Geographic notes that over seven centuries ago Mongol conquerors compelled Korea to supply ships for an invasion of Japan. After two defeats, the Mongol Golden Horde abandoned the plan and turned west toward Europe.
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Korea
Japan
National Geographic Society
Europe
Governors Backs and machine talk at Southern Governors meet
The Southern Governors conference in Hot Springs exposed public anger at Truman and a clash over party 'machine' influence. Governor Byrnes dismissed politics, while Sawyer accused stacked committees and birther schemes. The piece notes North Carolina’s governance style and a broader critique of political control, plus a Rural Roadside beautification project statewide.
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South Carolina
Hot Springs
Sid McMath
Arkansas
Kerr Scott
North Carolina
Truman
Fielding- Wright
Mississippi
Byrnes
Chicago
Thomas B. Sawyer
Durham
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Wilson
John D. Larkins, Jr
Sawyer
State Board of Elections
Revenue Department
Scott
Democratic Party
Local Police Seek Escapee From County Farm
Local police intensified efforts to recapture escapee Morgan Trivett after he broke away from the County Farm camp last night. Officials say he resides at 902 Smith Street and remains at large.
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Morgan Trivett
Smith Street
Top Star Arthur Franz Holds On To Waiting Job
Arthur Franz, billed as a top star for his first leading role in The Sniper, continues waitering at a Cottage Cafe in Hollywood for steady pay. He values weekly $25 plus tips over irregular film salaries, hoping TV work brings security to support his wife and daughter. Franz greets customers by name, studies scripts between shifts, and remains popular with bosses for his reliability.
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Arthur Franz
Stanley Kramer
Franz
Kirk Douglas
Motorist Leaves Wife At Roadside Diner
In Hamburg Pennsylvania a state trooper stopped a man driving a large sedan and asked for his wife. The driver claimed she was in Columbus and pointed to the back seat. The officer found the wife had wandered into the diner restroom back along the highway, and the man had not noticed she was gone.
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Pennsylvania
Carmen Chirico
Charleston
Columbus
Chirico
Son of Dead Is Unable To Reach Truman
Glenwood Springs Colorado retired Army Capt. Eugene R. Guild says he spent more than 1800 of his son's death benefits to present a parent view to President Truman. He hopes the president will consider his criticism of Korea tactics in relation to Medal of Honor awards for his son and Lt. Henry Commiskey. Navy Secretary Dan Kimball says there is no basis that such criticism affected the award process.
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Eugene R. Guild
Truman
Korea
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Washington
Henry Alfred Commiskey
John Guild
Commiskey
Joseph Short
Fla
Navy
Dan Kimball
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Senators Alarm at Defense Brass Bloat in DC
In a 33rd mobilization report the Senate preparedness subcommittee warns the defense effort is hampered by top heavy administration. It cites 361 generals and 91,081 civilians in the Washington area as of Sept 30 and questions wartime staffing levels versus peacetime. Johnson asks Lovett to prepare for a public hearing.
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Senate
Defense
Robert A. Lovett
Lyndon B Johnson
D-Tex
Lovett
Defense’ Départment
Radar speed trap foiled by friend of motorists
In Greensboro a new radar speed detector nicknamed the whammy failed to draw cars after an elderly man flagged down drivers to warn them. Police shifted the radar to a new location, noting drivers slowed briefly but did not flock to court as expected.
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Greensboro
Civil actions filed in circuit court involve divorces and debt claims
David A Morton v Martha L Morton seeks absolute divorce on adultery grounds. Paul Warren v W B Cox seeks $263 for alleged breach of contract. Mary E Johnson v James H Johnson seeks absolute divorce for separation. Burroughs Adding Machine Company v Frank A Marks trading as Talmar Jamestown Co seeks $2700 alleged office equipment debt.
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Martha L. Morton
Paul Warren
W. B. Cox
Archdale
Mary E. Johnson
James H. Johnson
Burroughs Adding Machine
Comany
Frank A.marks
Talmar
Jamestown Company
High Point Smoke Abatement Survey Gives Mixed Verdict
H B Lammers chairman of the Coal Producers Committee on Smoke Abatement reports High Point shows average smoke levels compared with cities lacking abatement. He cites boiler operator training, efficient furnace use, and civic interest as keys before any ordinance. Council will decide after his full survey.
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H. B. Lammers
Coal Producers Committee
Lammers
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