Prevention of Auto Fires Outlined by Jaycee Chairman
Griffith, chairman of the Point Junior Chamber of Commerce fire prevention committee, warns without efforts to protect vehicles from fire the Fire Prevention Week will fail. He lists eight rules including keeping vehicles mechanically sound, checking ignition and fuel lines, keeping a clean engine, charging extinguishers, and proper cigarette disposal, plus clearing garages of rubbish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Point Junior Chamber Oforce
World War II cost tallied at 680 billion dollars
An estimate puts the total cost of World War II at 680 billion dollars, equating to about 340 dollars for every person on Earth.
Boric Acid Eyewash Mention Ties to Hardenability Additive
Boric acid used as a dilute eyewash contains boron a nonmetal element that helps increase the hardenability of certain alloy steels.
Railroads Pay $275,598 To UNC Escheats Fund
The Southern Railway Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line settle for 275,598 in overcharges on intra state passenger tickets from Aug 1 1944 to July 25 1945. Judge W C Harris signed final consent judgment in Wake Superior Court. Settlement follows utilities commission order and university escheats committee recommendation. Southern paid 190,782 Atlantic Coast 46,542 Seaboard 38,274.
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Raleigh
Greater
University of North Carolina
Southern Railway
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Wake Superior Court
W. C Harris
State Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Harry McMullan
University Escheats Committee
University
Southern
Atlantic Coast
Seaboard
Diamonds and kidneys highlight evolving tech and nature
The article notes diamonds retain brilliance through modern cuts for greater sparkle. It reports artificial kidneys can attach to blood vessels in emergencies to cleanse wastes and save lives. It states about 295 navigable US streams exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
You Can Win Contest Prizes Amid Major Brand Promotions
A barrage of contest offers promises 33000 prizes worth over 425000 dollars sponsored by major brands. Readers are urged to send a 3d stamp for a booklet and a list of current contests with winners over 15000. The notice claims endorsement by International Contest Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift's Cleanser
Liptor
Schick Razor
International Contest Headquarters
Down College Street
Charlie Justice
A Good Scout: A Girl Scout Encounter in High Point
Mr Red Feather recounts meeting Bet ty Gene Alley field director of the High Point Girl Scout office. She explains the program with numbers of scouts and leaders and invites him to troop meetings. He spends an afternoon with the girls and endorses the values of character building and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Gene Alley
Girl Scout Office
Girl Scout
High Point
Charles Boyer
de Casba
O. K
Miss Alley
Bridge ace Hirsch wins national men's pair title in New York
Fred Hirsch of New York City and Samuel Katz of Milburn New Jersey captured the national men's pair championship after Hirsch rose to prominence in tournament play. The article details a decisive hand showing Hirsch's keen technique and strategic play. It notes his friendly, congenial style and cites prior Vanderbilt Cup finals as part of his rising success.
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Fred Hirsch
New York City
Samuel Katz
Milburn
N. J
Hirsch
Harry J. Fishbein
West
East
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Jaycee
C. M
Babys
Lource Teu
Leece
C. A. Auffmordt,&co
Fourth Avenue
UNC
Townsend Contest Service
W. Elm St
Urbana, Ilinois
Mr. Red Feather
WMFR
MR. Red
Wachovia
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Kenney
William E. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
NEA Service
Vnl
Dan River
Belk- Stevens Co
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