Ancient Persia's King Hosts 25 Dinners and Receptions
Article notes Iran's wealth contrasts with its poverty amid Western aid. It describes the Shah's luxury, Iran's 15 million population, Tehran's sprawling streets, and poor water systems. A seven year plan costing 650 million dollars aims to lift living standards funded by oil royalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shah
Congress
Iran
Korea
Philippines
World Bank
American Export-Import Bank
John Roderick
Associated Press
Tehran
Palestine
Atlantic Gulf Strike Averted Details Lie Behind Union Hire Clash
The American Merchant Marine Institute reported ship owners oppose rotation hiring to keep control of vessel leadership. Capt. Charles F. May of the AFL Masters Mates and Pilots noted rotation is just one issue. wages meals clothing allowances and overall conditions are also at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Merchant Marine Institute
Taylor
AFL
Charles F. May
Dodo Extinct by 1651 on Mauritius
The dodo, a defenseless flightless bird of Mauritius, vanished by 1651 after failing to cope with human activity and introduced animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauritius
Tragic Child Found Slain Near Hausman Home
Police investigate the killing of Linda Joyce, age unknown, found wrapped in a Navajo blanket behind the Hausman property. Autopsy surgeon Dr. Frederick D. Newbarr reports asphyxia from strangulation with multiple stab wounds and head gashes, while evidence suggests possible struggle though no sexual assault proven. Det. Sgt. Bill Brennan notes rape indications, awaiting microscopic tests. Suspect Stroble, recently bailed on a morals case, stayed at the Hausman home. he was absent when the girl’s body was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick D. Newbarr
Newbarr
Bill Brennan
Linda Joyce
Stroble
Rochell Hausman
Rochelle
Sylvia Hausman
Reuben Hausman
Highland Park
Jules Glacoft
Rival unions lure workers as NLRB fights over election scope
In a dispute over whether UE contracts blocking elections expire next April, the NLRB faces agency rules on reelection or restricting votes to single plants or cities. General Electric and General Motors avoid the issue while International Harvester seeks clarity on FE council status. Dues are being impounded as bargaining on wages and security continues. FE claims 30,000 Harvester workers in 11 plants. Allis-Chalmers requests NLRB to decide bargaining agency at Norwood and Boston plants amid CIO IUE pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
General Motors
NLRB
International Harvester
Allis - Chalmers Manufacturing Corp
Norwood
Boston
Family Night at First Baptist Church
Circle No. 1 hosts Family night on Sunday November 20 at 7 p m Mrs J B Jones will speak on The Secret of A Happy Family Life Soloists include Mrs Marie Jones Miss Margie White and Mrs Georgianna Matthews The public is invited to attend
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First Baptist
Circle No. 1
First Baptist Church
J. B. Jones
Marie Jones
Margie White
Georgianna Matthews
Community Day observers scheduled meetings and musical events
World Community Day observance participants are asked to gather Thursday Nov 17 at 6 p m at 755 E Washington St to plan for the local Council of Church Women. Willing Workers of the First Baptist meet at 7:30 p m on Kivett Drive. Alpha Art Club meets Thursday at 8 p m. The Sanatorium Sons of McCain NC will sing Sunday at 2:30 p m at the Seventh Day Adventist church 5 p m at Bethlehem Baptist and 8 p m at Emmanuel Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Council of Church Women
Mesdames
W. F. Elliott
Arthur Hill Brown
Myrtle Pittman
Eula Amaker
L. E. McDonnell
L. B. Haizlip
Leola Horne
E. P. Wilson
Agnes Matthews
C. L. Robinson
Gladys Ross
The
First Baptist Church
T. A. Beatty
Kivett Drive
Alpha Art
Alpha Art Club
O. E.davis
E. Washington Street
Sanatorium Sons of McCain
N. C
7Th Day Adventist Church
Bethlehem Baptist
Emmanuel Baptist
Mrs Dorothy I Murray of Greensboro Dies at 30
Mrs Dorothy Irene Murray 30 wife of Peyton Murray of 620 Haywood Street Greensboro died at Piedmont Memorial Hospital after a two year illness. She is survived by her husband two daughters her mother five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 30 pm at Burnet chapel with burial in Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery. The body will be moved to Mrs Landreth’s home at 9 am tomorrow.
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Greensboro
Dorothy Irene Murray
Peyton Murray
Haywood Street
Piedmont Memorial Hospital
Rt. 8
Roy
Indianapolis
Ind
Avery McCandless
Cora Farrington
Thelma McCandless
High Point
Delma Rayle
Asheboro
Wilmama Landreth
Eppsie Cecil
Burnet Chapel
Forrest Frazier
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Landreth
Obituary of Betty Jane Worthington Lassiter of Thomasville
Betty Jane Worthington Lassiter 79 widow of Samuel C. Lassiter died at 311 National Highway Tuesday after three weeks of critical illness. Born November 13 1870 in Randolph County she lived in Thomasville 20 years. Surviving son J W Lassiter Charlotte sisters Mrs W A Fitzgerald Thomasville and Mrs B C Ridge High Point. Funeral at Unity Chapel Methodist church with Rev Byron Nifong. Burial Old Union Methodist church cemetery Randolph County near Sophia.
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Thomasville
Betty Jane Worthington Lassiter
Samuel C. Lassiter
National Highway
Randolph County
Samuel
Amanda Gregson Worthington
Lassiter
Unity Methodist Church
Dolly Stone
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
J. W. Lassiter
Charlotte
W. A. Fitzgerald
B. C. Ridge
High Point
Unity Chapel Methodist Church
Byron Nifong
Old Union Methodist Church
Sophia
Funeral services held for Mrs Fannie Burkhead Griffin
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Burkhead Griffin of 8 Park Avenue were conducted at home and at Oak Lawn Cemetery Asheboro. Ministers Rev Wilson O Weldon Dr F A Mair and Rev Bascom Rollins officiated with pallbearers Walter W Rapp Curtis M Fields E Irvin Earnhardt John Nelson Hauss Alfred I Cox and William H Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Rapp
Curtis
M. Fields
E. Irvin Earnhardt
Walter W. Rapp
Curtis M. Fields
John Nelson Hauss
Allfred I. Cox
William H. Brooks
108 Cities Get Planning Loans
A regional program funds housing authorities in Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina with planning loans. Georgia authorities Albany Augusta Brunswick Columbus Gainesville Marietta Rome receive amounts from $47,500 to $200,000. North Carolina Asheville Concord Fayetteville Kinston receive up to $150,000. South Carolina Greenville gets $170,000.
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Georgia
Albany Housing Authority
Augusta Housing Authority
Brunswick Housing Authority
Columbus Housing Authority
Gainesville Housing Authority
Marietta Housing Authority
Rome Housing Authority
North Carolina
Asheville Housing Authority
Concord Housing Authority
Fayetteville Housing Authority
Kinston Housing Authority
South Carolina
Greenville Housing Authority
Victory Ointment advertised for athletes foot relief
An old advertisement promotes Victory Ointment for athlete's foot with claims of fast relief and healing. It notes Army origins and suitability for first aid and itching, available at Eckerd's in High Point and listed local drugstores.
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High Point Y Eckerd's
Harris
Jeff's
Anderson
Mann's
Senerer Drug Stores
Justices Use Private Basement Entrance at Supreme Court
Report notes that several Supreme Court justices access the building through a private basement entrance in Washington. Details emphasize security protocol and discreet entry for members of the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Truman’s Civil Rights Drive Intensifies Across Nation
President Truman presses civil rights as a national cause renewing anti lynching and anti poll tax measures. He speaks at the National Council of Negro Women and at a Christians and Jews luncheon, praising Mary McLeod Bethune and urging equal rights for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie States
Truman
National Council of Negro Women
Mary McLeod Bethune
Labor Department
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Carpenters Save Home From Fire In Eugene Street
Nearby carpenters discovered smoke at 9:30 a.m. and forced entry to obtain water for extinguishing the blaze. The frame house of Mr and Mrs Donald R Lambert, outside city limits, suffered heavy damage to the kitchen porch and exterior areas though occupants were away.
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Donald R. Lambert
Eugene Street
Pasquotank Court Solicitor Indicted
A Pasquotank County grand jury handed down a true bill against the county recorder's court solicitor Phillip G Sawyer. He is charged with taking $30 from Mrs Margaret Pierce on a drunkenness fine for Irene Topez, knowing the total costs would be $24.50 and gaining $5.50 from the deal. A February Superior Court hearing is expected. penalty ranges from four months to 10 years. Solicitor Walter Cohoon said Sawyer would continue as prosecutor pending the hearing.
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Elizabeth City
Pasquotank
Recorder’s Court
Phillip G. Sawyer
Superior Court
J. H. Lee
Sawyer
Margaret Pierce
Irene Topez
Walter Cohoon
Snow Company Wins Civil Court Case
Snow Lumber Co., Inc. was awarded 1953.81 from A. G. Wright trading as W&B Lumber Co. in a judgment issued today by the clerk of court. The ruling followed expired time to answer the complaint and was made on the motion of the plaintiff's counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Lumber Co., Inc
A. G. Wright
W&b Lumber Co
Snow Company
North Carolina News Notes On Leadership And Logistics
Capitol Square highlights praise for Holt McPherson as driving force behind accreditation efforts for the NC University School of Journalism. George Cherry apologizes for phone outages as the state telephone exchange serves multiple offices. Advertising plans shift state business to High Point, with Raleigh office as a possible backup per November 7 agreement.
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Holt McPherson
Shelby Daily Star
North Carolina University School of Journalism
George Cherry
Cherry
Scott
Board of Conservation and Development
Charles Parker
Hivision
Harold Bennett
High Point
Raleigh
Bennett
Governor deflects postcards amid Pitt County murder clemency push
The governor dismissed attention to printed postcards asking clemency for the Daniels boys condemned for murdering a Pitt County taxi driver. He claimed familiarity with propaganda systems and admitted surprise at public unfamiliarity with Haw River while promoting it.
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Scott
Daniels
Pitt County
Haw River
Governor Scott defends Durham school suit impact on statewide plan
Governor Scott stays firm on the Durham discrimination case not hindering the state wide school building program. He cites no race based fund allocation, while Durham seeks a possible injunction on bond funds. In Orange County Kerr Scott cites family ties at Aycock school during a bond election speech.
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Scott
Durham
Kerr” Scott
Aycock School
Orange County
Satisfactory shift to High Point for agency operations
The agency moved its business base to High Point since all lab and art facilities are there and it is under two hours from Raleigh. The Raleigh branch proved less practical due to distance and lack of immediate access to facilities, making High Point the preferred base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Releigh
Raleigh
Plywood Dominates Motion Picture Set Construction
Plywood is used extensively in the construction of motion picture sets.
Downward Trend In Leaf Prices Across Belts
Raleigh reports a continued drop in tobacco leaf prices as old and middle belts show declines. Old Belt sales reached 5,861,064 pounds at $3.13 above Thursday, while Middle Belt sales totaling 1,550,043 pounds averaged $45.50, down $1.03. Eastern North Carolina flue cured belt moved 385,740 pounds at $42. Average declines ranged from $1 to $2 per 100 pounds.
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Raleigh
Tee Market
Nort Carolina
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Los Angeles
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World Community Committee
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Mrs. C. B. Griffin
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