Two Mexicans Surrender in Maryland Snow Storm Rescue
Two Mexican men Joseph Martinez age 28 and Benjamin Zarate age 21 surrendered to Westernport police in Cumberland Maryland after a cold mountain snow storm. They said they crossed the Rio Grande October 24 and rode freight trains toward New York City seeking a better life. Both were held in Allegheny County jail awaiting immigration processing.
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Cumberland
Alleghany Count
Westernport
Joseph Martinez
Benjamin Zarate
Edward Muir
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
Muir
New York City
Alleghany Mountains
Quicksand Like Gravel Nearly Drowns Hoard in Detroit
In Detroit on November seventeenth 28 year old Ralph Hoard an asphalt company employee was trapped up to his neck for over two hours in quicksand like wet gravel. Firemen cut a hole in the hopper to release the gravel and rescue him. He escaped with shock and no injuries.
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Detroit
Ralph Hoard
Asphalt Company
Theo Marcucci
Hoard
Greensboro man elected to World Federalists council
J McNeill Smith of Greensboro was elected to the national executive committee during a one day meeting of the North Carolina World Federalists executive council. The group also voted to split the state into five districts for its organizing drive.
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Greensboro
J. McNeill Smith
North Carolina World Federalists
Wallace Hints At Revolution To Save U S
Henry Wallace told LSU students that it may be necessary to use the basic political right of revolution to restore democracy if Fascism comes to the United States. He criticized loyalty checks and warned against militarism and a fusion of big business with top brass.
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Baton Rouge
Henry Wallace
Louisiana State University
United States
Wallace
UMIT
Pedestrians Have Champion in Olla Boyd
PINE TOWN N C November 17 UP Democratic gubernatorial candidate Olla Ray Boyd outlined a pedestrian safety program. He proposed a white markings on highways to make pedestrians visible at night and centerline lanes to guide walkers, arguing pedestrians are taxpayers too.
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Pinetown
N. C
Olla Ray Boyd
Stassen Calls For 3 Billion Dollar Tax Cut Plan
Harold Stassen proposed a 3 billion dollar federal tax cut focused on income taxes and a 6 billion dollar aid program for Europe in 1948. He argued strong production and income would cover the cuts and still yield a surplus, favoring income tax relief with some small business tax reductions.
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Amarillo
Tex
Harold Stassen
Europe
Stassen
AP Television Newsreel Transmits From East Coast Network
The first AP television newsreel aired last night via WMAR TV relayed by WCBS TV and WFIL TV. It carried items from London Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington including Princess Elizabeth wedding preparations Armistice Day events Baltimore vandal damage and the Baltimore shipyard strike end. Hampton Roads is cited as the finest harbor between New York and Rio de Janeiro with Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News and Hampton linked by the harbor route.
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Baltimore
Associated Press
Wmartv
Eee
Wcbs-Tv
Columbia Broadcasting System
New York
Wfil-Tv
Philadelphia Inquirer
London
Philadelphia
Washington
Wmar-Tv
Great Britain
Elizabeth
Hampton Roads
Rio de Janeiro
Friendship Train Nears New York
The Friendship Train reached New York in three sections after starting in Los Angeles November 7 with 12 carloads of food for Europe. The Pennsylvania division, carrying flour and canned goods, planned to reach Philadelphia to load 20 more cars and then Jersey City by 7 p.m. EST. International observers aboard included Nicola Guilii and Claude Lazard, with Dominic Marcello assisting relief groups.
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Harrisburg
New York
America
Los Angeles
Europe
New York State
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Nicola Guilii
United States
Claude Lazard
Cenior
Dominic Marcello
North Carolina College Conference Meets Here
The 27th annual North Carolina college conference convenes here on Wednesday for a two day meeting. All colleges in the state will be represented and the program focuses on higher education issues in North Carolina and the southern region.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
North Carolina College Conference
Radio Schedule Busy Day Shows Variety of Music and News
A dense listing of WHPE WHPRE and related programs from morning to evening includes news at 9 10 11 and 1 regional spots music blocks talk segments and a closing sign off. Programs note potential interruptions for breaking news.
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WHPE
D'Amico
Nat Brandkynne
WHPR
Bing Crosby
WHPRE
Mrs. Hobbs Dies At Home On Redding Street In High Point
Catherine Battle Hobbs 72 of 1009 Redding Street died Sunday at 4 05 pm after a period of declining health. Born December 25 1875 in Georgia she moved from Danville Virginia 15 years ago and worked at Pickett Cotton Mill. Survived by two sons Virgil Hobbs and Charles Leo Hobbs six grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 pm at Church of God on Redding Street with burial at Floral Garden Memorial Park. Also noted is the death of Margaret E Lunn 58 wife of Kenneth W Lunn who died early today in High Point hospital after arriving from Florida a week ago. Survived by daughter Harold J McNeese of Lake Worth Florida and several siblings. Funeral Wednesday at 3 30 pm at Yew's chapel with J P H McNatt officiating.
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Catherine Battle Hobbs
Redding Street
Hobbs
Georgia
James
Georgia Anne Sutton Battle
Danville
Pickett
Margaret E. Lunn
Kenneth W. Lunn
Mrs. Lunn
High Point
Florida
Mr. Lunn
High Point Enterprise
Lunn
Orangeburg
S. C
B B
Alina Johnson
Harold J. McNeese
Lakeworth
Fla
B. J. Sineath
Tampa
W. A. Scott
Columbia
South Carolina
W. J. Blackburn
Lumberton
N. C
L. E. Price
Orlando
Yew's Chapel
J.P.H. McNatt
Brentwood Presbyterian Church
Clyde Murphy of Norfolk Killed in Accident
Clyde Murphy of High Point died in Norfolk Virginia after being hit by a car while crossing a street. Survivors include his mother four sisters and three brothers with services planned in Norfolk.
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Clyde Murphy
Norfolk
J. A. Murphy
High Point
L. D. Ridge
Harvey Paschal
Horace Briggs
J. E. Jay
Greenville
S. C
Fred
Harvey Murphy
Washington, D. C
Hart Murphy
Darien, Conn
Explosion Injures Dozens. Five Dead in Nampa Restaurant
An investigation began in Nampa Idaho to determine the cause of an explosion that ripped apart a restaurant tavern building Saturday night killing five and injuring about fifty. Authorities expected to complete the probe after interviewing witnesses and inspecting the blast site.
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Nampa
Idaho
Governors to attend UNC Morehead planetarium cornerstone
CHAPEL HILL November 17 The governors of North Carolina and Virginia and former Secretary of State Edward R Stettinius will lead a delegation at the cornerstone laying of the Morehead planetarium and art gallery at the University of North Carolina on Saturday morning November 29 Donor John Motley Morehead a North Carolina native now living in New York will also attend
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Virginia
Edward R. Stettinius
Morehead Plantetarium
University of North Carolina
John Motley Morehead
New York
Educational Study Begins in North Carolina Schools
About 250 people started a comprehensive review of the North Carolina public educational system. Fifteen committees will examine different school aspects as ordered by the 1947 legislature creating the state educational commission.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Educational Commission
Fasteeth Powder Seals Dentures Firmly In Place
An improved powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates prevents sliding or rocking. It is alkaline non acidic and leaves no gummy taste. It helps prevent plate odor and freshens breath. Available at any drug store.
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