George Ivey Heads YMCA Intercity Committee
George W. Ivey of Charlotte was named chairman of the Carolinas Interstate committee of the YMCA at Kannapolis. New officers include John A. Kellenger, Greensboro, Alfred Scarborough Sumter, D C, vice presidents, David Probert Charlotte recording secretary, and W E Jordan Charlotte treasurer. Grove Patterson Toledo Blade spoke about broad World view and American role.
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Kannapolis
George W. Ivey
Charlotte
Carolinas
YMCA
John A. Kellenberger
Greensboro
Alfred Scarborough
Sumter
D. C
David Probert
Chartie
W. E. Jordan
Grove Patterson
Toledo
Blade
America
Halstead Street in Chicago Hosts Global Representation
Halstead street in Chicago, over seven miles long, showcases representatives of nearly every race. The superintendent noted the diverse mix reflects the city’s broad cultural spectrum and urban vitality.
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Halstead Street
Chicago
Municipal plant to light downtown for Christmas
The municipal plant reported an adequate soft coal supply and plans for downtown Christmas lighting. Other towns face decisions this week on lighting streets. Regional solid fuels office survey shows coal stocks. under SFA rules homeowners may buy coal only if they have less than a 10 days supply.
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The
Solid Fuels Administration
SFA
Greeks fight to reclaim villages near Edessa in mounting clash
Macedonian headquarters on Mount Jena reports occupation of Mavron and Mandhalon by partisans after all day battle. Reinforcements move from Edessa as planes join the air war near the Skra Notia front close to the Yugoslav border.
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Mount Jena
Mavron
Mandhalon
Edessa
Skra-Notia
Associated Press
Joseph C. Goodwin
Salonika
Mandahalon
Clever thief gets away with 125 dollars from Boston restaurant
A restaurant manager received two calls from a scammer posing as her boss. First instructions directed her to place 125 dollars in a flour barrel. seconds later the caller changed the plan to hide the money in a tin can at the rear door. The money disappeared.
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Boston
Union Beaten In Mayodan
The Textile Workers Union of America failed to win representation for Washington mills employees in Mayodan after a national labor relations board election. The tally was 317 for the TWUA and 812 against, announced by NLRB representative William M. Gale.
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Winston-Salem
Textile Workers Union of America
Washington Mills
National Labor Relations Board
William M. Gale
NLRB
TWUA
Wife Charges Husband Abandoned Family in Divorce Claim
Clara Mee Todd answered a municipal court complaint by her husband Andy M. Todd seeking divorce and custody of two minors. She alleges abandonment in 1940 and failure to support since then and seeks custody herself. Also filed were two additional divorce suits by Kathryn Brown Minnier from Eugene Leroy Minnier and Osie Jackson from George Jackson on grounds of two years separation.
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Clara Mee Todd
Andy M. Todd
Osie Jackson
George Jackson
Brightness of Vega and Arcturus Compared to the Sun
The stars Vega and Arcturus outshine the Sun by large factors. Vega shines about 51 times brighter than the Sun and Arcturus about 112 times brighter, illustrating their extraordinary luminosity in the night sky.
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Arcturus
Vega
Smith Named NC Citizens Association President for 1946-47
Julius C. Smith of Greensboro was elected president of the North Carolina Citizens association for the 1946-47 term at the group’s annual Raleigh meeting. He succeeds Don Elias of Asheville. New officers include H M Wade of Charlotte as first vice president Hyman Battle of Rocky Mount as second vice president S B Coley of Raleigh as treasurer and Lloyd Griffin of Raleigh re elected executive secretary. New directors include C M Vanstory A S Brower Human Battle W H Ruffin R S Dickson Irving Hall Carl Cline R W Sherman Leo Harvey Everett Jordan Harry Cruze and Edwin Pate.
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Raleigh
Julius C. Smith
Greensboro
North Carolina Citizens Association
Smith
Don Elias
Asheville
H. M. Wade
Charlotte
Hyman Battle
Rocky Mount
S. B. Coley
Lloyd Griffin
C. M. Vanstory
A. S. Brower
Durham
Human Battle
W. H. Ruffin
R. S. Dickson
Irving Hall
Carl Cline
Hickory
R. W. Sherman
North Wilkesboro
Leo Harvey
Kinston
Everett Jordan
Saxapaw
Harry Cruze
Winston - Salem
Edwin Pate
Lumberton
Paris University Enrollments Show 2000 American Students
During the 1932 session the University of Paris enrolled about 3 000 students, with roughly 2 000 Americans among them. The reader notes the notable American presence in Paris higher education at that time.
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University of Paris
France
Massive Layoffs Hit Steel and Rail Firms Nationwide
The report lists 9,000 jobs cut in Sharon Pennsylvania at a steel plant 27,000 industrial workers in Toledo Ohio 1,500 Norfolk and Western railroad employees and 1,576 Virginian Railway workers Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp cuts 3,500 as 66 of 129 open hearths shut down More furloughs expected among about 75,000 workers As time tightens Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co plans 10,000 layoffs Birmingham 3600 steelworkers affected Utah hit hardest by coal stoppage heat cutoffs hit 40000 state users and Brigham Young University Utah schools and state offices face heat shutoffs and possible closure actions leading to coal redistribution to homes.
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Sharon Pa
Toledo
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp
Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio, Sheet and Tube Co
Birmingham
Ala
Utah
Provo
Chamber of Commerce
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lronton
Utah County
Brigham Young University
Salt Lake City
E. E. Monson
State Fuel Conservation Committee
World War Armies Census Plans Stir Debate
A reported debate shows Britain favoring an inspection board to check troop figures while the United States worries it would delay action. Russia backs inventory of enemy and non-enemy troops but opposes data on domestic forces, yet favors the inspection idea. An American aide hints the committee may approve census measures but reject the inspection clause. Galileo, famed astronomer, disliked science in boyhood study.
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Britain
America
U. S
Russia
Miners Leader Lewis Faces Contempt Trial Proceedings
Federal proceedings open with advisory jury as Judge Goldsborough weighs contempt for Lewis over tobacco contract termination dispute. Government contends Norris LaGuardia not apply to government possessed mines. Lewis claims right to terminate. Trial could stretch days and impact postwar coal, steel, and transport supply.
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Ular
John F. Sennett
Lewis
Goldsborough
Congress
Padway
Coldsborough
J. F. Moriarty
Alexandria
Virginia State Corporation Commission
T. Alan Goldsborough
United Mine Workers
Waterways Split Reach of Isa Lake in Yellowstone
Isa Lake in Yellowstone National Park sends portions of its waters to both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The loop through the continental divide routes water south and east toward the Atlantic and west toward the Pacific, illustrating a rare double drainage.
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Isa Lake
Yellowstone National Park
Atlantic
Pacific
Statewide Thanksgiving shortages hit groceries and poultry
Statewide reports show grocers faced sugar and mayonnaise scarcities while turkeys poultry meats pumpkins and plum puddings were in short supply in many counties ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Weather forecast promises sunshine for Thanksgiving nationwide
The weather bureau predicts fair conditions with abundant sunshine for most of the United States on Thanksgiving Day. Exceptions include the Pacific Northwest and northern Rocky Mountains, plus northern Florida and the Carolina coast where clouds and gloomier skies are expected.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Florida
Carolina
Weather and sports notes from the state press
After dinner there were college and high school football games on the menu. The weather bureau forecast fair and mild weather for tomorrow and Friday across all sections. The coal crisis spared the state somewhat, though households were urged to conservation. Some cities planned holiday season lighting as streets were prepared.
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Man College
Weather Bureau
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