Quiet Holdup staged by two robbers in Orangeburg
Mrs Rebecca Izlar manager of the Orangeburg bus station aborts a hold up as two gunmen threaten 11 waiting passengers and steal 150 from the cash drawer and 51 from a nearby stand while patrons remain calm. Linn Westbury loses his wallet but had moved the cash. The pair flee north, pursued by sheriff and state patrol.
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Orangeburg
S&s. C
Rebecca Iizlar
Hickory
N. C
Linn Westbury
Roseville
Withdrawal Of Arabs Before UN Unit In Paris
The United Nations political committee voted 22 to 16 to take up the withdrawal of foreign troops and military personnel from Palestine. The United States Britain and Russia supported the move while six nations abstained as debate on Palestine continued at the general assembly. Prime Minister Peter Fraser of New Zealand urged quick action. Most of the silver marked Revere was made and sold after the Revolution.
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Paris
United Nations
Palestine
United States
Britain
Russia
General Assembly
Holy Land
Peter Fraser
New Zealand
Pentagon seeks to limit military spending in new congress
Budget Director James E. Webb outlined to the Pentagon group a plan to curb military costs by higher taxes or offsetting deficits, with allocations and manpower controls to address shortages. He urged directing every dollar to greatest effect and discarding wasteful practices as defense items face possible overnight revision by a newly Democratic House.
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James E. Webb
Pentagon Group
Pentagon
Congress
Rep. Cannon
D-Mo
House Appropriations Committee
Queen Elizabeth Delayed Again by Fog and Strike
The liner Queen Elizabeth, idling in Southampton since Nov 17 due to a US dockworkers strike and now thick fog, postpones departure to New York. Sixteen hundred passengers, onboard since last Saturday, receive the news with resignation as visibility drops below 150 yards. Captain C. M. Ford announces the delay with tomorrow’s 9:30 a.m. high tide as the next possible departure.
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Southampton
New York
United States
Europe
C. M. Ford
De Molay Names State Officers and June Meeting
Farl Yandle Jr. of Charlotte is elected state master councilor of the North Carolina De Molay. The convention names Joe Edwards deputy master councilor Jimmy Ridge senior councilor Joe Guilidge junior master councilor and other officers. The group votes to hold next year’s meeting in High Point in June.
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Charlotte
Farl
Yandle, Jr
North Carolina
Jimmy Carter
Asheville
Jimmy Atkins
Gastonia
Bob Sjames
Winston-Salem
Louis E. Lamkin
80 Year Old Lady Finds Relief with Tru-Aid
An 80-year-old woman near High Point reports dramatic relief from rheumatic pains after using Tru-Aid. She says pain on her right side vanished, she can walk without suffering, and her nerves feel strong again. Tru-Aid is advertised as a three ingredient liquid medicine addressing rheumatic and neuritic aches.
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Here
High Point
Flood Warms Georgia Alabama Rail and River Crisis
In heavy rains residents of Georgia Alabama report widespread floods and evacuations from Atlanta Macon Columbus and Phenix City. Macon endures its highest flood crest and Rome Columbus areas brace for 45 foot peaks as waters rise. A naval reserve ship was trapped by flooded locks on the Warrior river. Fort Davis reports wind damage and Florida ends its hurricane season.
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Georgia
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Kilby State Prison
Tallapoose
Birmingham
Atlanta
Columbus
Macon
Knoxville
Rome
Towah
Oostanaula
Coosa
Naval Organized Reserve
Warrior River
Fort Davis
Florida
Labor Policy Of Truman To Be Aired
Labor Secretary Maurice Tobin will draft recommendations to President Truman. The plan calls for appealing to the Democratic majorities to repeal the Taft Hartley Act and replace it with a compromise merging 1947 law features. Wagner Act reenactment is tied to a specific compromise bill to accompany repeal, likely displeasing AFL and CIO leaders yet reflecting a path to “reasonable” changes after Wagner restoration.
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Maurice Tobin
Truman
House
Senate
Wagner
Congress
AFL
CIO
Charges Made After Wreck Involving Teague And Patterson
R L Teague 50 of 1700 Johnson Street suffered shock and bruises in an Elm and Church street collision after reportedly failing to stop at a stop sign. Samuel L Patterson 22 of 1110 Forest Avenue drove the other car. Traffic officer noted Teague ticket for stop sign violation. later Teague sought reckless driving charges against Patterson and Patterson filed a countercharge.
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R. L. Teague
Johnson Street
Elm
Church Street
Aternoon
Teague
Church Stret
Samuel L. Patterson
Forest Avenue
A. B. Jones
Patterson
Odd Fellows Oyster Stew Night at West Commerce Hall
Repition Lodge of Odd Fellows hosts an oyster stew at 6 30 p m in the lodge hall on West Commerce Street. C W Watson leads the refreshment committee inviting all lodge members. After the meal a regular meeting follows and funds are raised to buy turkeys for a Christmas dinner for orphans at Goldsboro home.
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Repitlon Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
West Commerce Street
C. W. Watson
Orphans’ Home
Goldsboro
Repiilan Lodge
Improvement Noted In King's Condition
London reports doctors see improvement in King George's general health after a week of cancelled public engagements due to an arterial ailment in his legs. The item notes the king's condition and ongoing care.
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London
George
Four-Square Life Theme Emphasized At Central Christian
Joseph David Boyd preached at Central Christian chapel about a four-square life balancing body mind heart and soul. He urged that full character requires physical mental moral and spiritual harmony and cited Christ as guiding the spiritual dimension for youth and adults.
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Joseph David Boyd
Central Christian Chapel
Christ
Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced in Sermon
The November 28 Christian Science Lesson-Sermon denounces spiritual threats and pseudoscience. Golden Text from Isaiah declares the Lord’s protection against foes as a standard rises. Citations warn against prophets dreams and magnetism and other alleged evils per Eddy.
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Mary Baker Eddy
New Furniture Orders Dip in October
New furniture orders fell eight percent in October from September, reversing the usual rise for the month. Cancelations reached fourteen percent of new orders, higher than the typical six to seven percent. Shipments rose three percent from September and four percent above October 1947. Through ten months, new orders were ten percent above the prior year and shipments thirteen percent higher.
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New York
Seidman & Seidman
Certified Public Accountants
Furniture Industry
Gen Oliver Sails Home To Command in South Carolina
In Manila on November 29 General Robert C. Oliver of the U S 18th Air Force departed aboard the navy transport General Anderson for the United States. He is designated deputy commander of the Ninth Air Force to be based in South Carolina.
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Manila
Bri
Robert C. Oliver
U. S. 18Th Air Force
United States
Navy
Anderson
Ninth Air Force
South Carolina
Fresh Drive To Assist China
Analysis notes that Chiang Kai-shek seeks U S aid to reorganize military and political strength to halt Communism. Experts doubt full funding of several billions. some fear American troops could be sent if Orient struggle deepens. Madame Chiang may base appeals on aiding a national government and opposing Communism, viewing U S obligation as both opportunity and duty.
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United States
Chiang
Madame Chiang
North Carolina Weather Outlook Cloudy to Clear
Forecast says cloudy conditions ease with little change in temperatures. Tonight turns cooler with clearing skies and light drizzles possible during the day Tuesday with rising morning sun noted.
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North Carolina
Weather records for Charlotte in November by 1930s bureau
The fragment notes the Weather Bureau's Charlotte data on temperatures and rainfall for a November period in the early 20th century. It references historical climate figures and measurements from the era, though specifics are unclear in the damaged text.
Funeral Rites Held For Sen. Gertrude McKee
Funeral services were held at Sylva Methodist Church for Gertrude Dills McKee a pioneer in North Carolina politics and club work. The Jackson county senator who died of a heart attack Saturday night served in 1931 1937 and 1943 and won a fourth term last November 2. She held posts on state education commissions and boards and led major women’s organizations. Survivors include her husband E L McKee Jr two sons and two sisters. Burial was in Kenner Cemetery.
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Sylva
Sylva Methodist Church
Gertrude Dills McKee
North Carolina
Senate
McKee
Jackson County
North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Southern Council of Federated Clubwomen
Angus McLean
State Education Commission
Gregg Cherry
State Board of Education
Peace College
Raleigh
Western Carolina Teachers College
Cullhowee
Brevard College
Brevard
Peace
Commission For Consolidation
University of North Carolina
W. A. Dillis
Dillsboro
Dills
FE. L. McKee
E. L. McKee, Jr
Asheville
Wachovia Bank
William McKee
Charlotte
Minnie Dills Gray
Beulah Dills Weaver
Kenner Cemetery
Citrus Sections Elevate First Course Salads
Citrus fruits brighten first course salads by pairing grapefruit with celery and olives and orange with endive or escarole. The text suggests combining these juicy segments with raw vegetables for vibrant, fresh flavor.
Nine Violent Deaths In N C Over Past Week End
Nine deaths from violence occurred in North Carolina over the weekend with highway accidents and a fatal tanker crash near Concord. Notable victims include Guy Brown and John A. Beaver, a Davidson officer, both burned when a tanker struck a bridge abutment.
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N. C
North Carolina
Concord
Guy Brown
John A. Beaver
Davidson
Carolina Oil Company
Wilmington
Floyd Stiles
South Gastonia
Coon hunting urged as state season nears December end
Ben Hodges of Denver urges Colorado sportsmen to try coon hunting during the season running through December. He says reducing the coon population is necessary because farmers report heavy losses of chickens and sweet corn, two favorite foods of the animals.
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Denver
INC
Ben Hodges
Colorado
Hodges
Dissolution of Purr and Roberts Service Station Firm
Notice states Crowson C. Purr and George I. Roberts dissolve their partnership Purr and Roberts Service Station by mutual consent. Assets have been sold to Crowson C. Purr and he will collect debts while paying firm liabilities. Dated November 4 1948. Formerly Purr and Roberta Service Station.
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Crowson C. Purr
George I. Roberts
Purr and Roberts
George I. Roberta
Purr and
Roberta
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