Italy's industrial revival gains pace after war
Italy's industry is reviving under allied stimulus with coal and cotton shipments. Textile sector expects 91 000 bales of cotton in September to keep 1.5 million workers employed for a month as coal imports rise and steel plans aim to boost transportation and recovery.
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Soldier Wounded in Europe Enjoys Banana Split Feast
AGI's DREAM MONESSEN Pa Sgt Eddie Hughes returned home after being wounded in Europe and satisfied a fondest hope by eating a banana split with two quarts of ice cream ten bananas four quarts of fruit salad marshmallow chocolate pineapple nuts cherries and whipped cream.
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Agi's Dream
Hospital bed with integrated plumbing design unveiled
A new hospital bed featuring built in plumbing was designed to improve patient care and support medical procedures. The system aims to streamline hygiene and fluid management while keeping configuration compact for clinical use.
Argentina Exports Dominated by Agricultural Goods
Argentina relies on agricultural and pastoral products for over 80 percent of its export earnings, highlighting the sector's economic prominence and the country’s trade structure. The emphasis suggests policy focus and market exposure for farmers and related industries.
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Argentina
Capitol Square And State Hospital Debates In Raleigh
Dr George Harrell of Winston Salem criticized state hospital conditions prompting debate across the state capitol. Observers note progress under the new administration and urge constructive critique rather than condemnation. The Sanitation Commission acts to enforce rules at bus and railroad stations with two closures and several warnings. Bus companies bear responsibility for station upkeep and patron comfort, with rail inspections to follow. A Norfolk news item highlights Cape Henry 1607 events and Roanoke Island Lost Colony drama sponsors urged to act.
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Capital Square
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North Carolina Hero Jack Lucas Deluged With Mail
Washington reports Belhaven resident Jack Lucas, the 17 year old congressional medal of honor recipient, has received about 10 000 letters as people send clippings of his heroics in Iwo Jima. He plans to return to school under the G I bill and marry his sweetheart Carolyn Brown before finishing his studies.
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Iwo Jima
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Margaret Jones
New York
Admiral Nimitz
Senator Hoey
Carolyn Brown
Porthmouth
Prosperous Negro Farmers Increase in South
Virginia conservation commission notes rising prosperity among Negro farmers, aided by curb markets from Tarboro to Goldsboro moving thousands in sales. Goldsboro curb recorded 7483.85 dollars in its first year, a third from produce. 4-H cattle shows boost interest in home milk cows. experts see Negroes closing gaps with whites in livestock ratios and project leadership within five years.
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Tarboro
Washington
Goldsboro
Peoria firm marks veteran debts paid in full
J. and R. Motor Supply Co. in Peoria stamps all unpaid accounts of servicemen and veterans as paid in full, saying it is the least they can do. The action reflects a gesture of support for veterans during hard times.
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Peoria, Ill
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J. & R. Motor Supply Co
Peoria
Recalcitrant Traffic Light Starts After Kick
Portland police officer Jack Gates reports a stubborn traffic signal began functioning after he kicked it. The incident occurred when a malfunctioning light resisted conventional fixes and was swiftly resolved by the officer's unorthodox action.
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Ins
Jack Gates
Gates
State Employment Drops in North Carolina September
Employment fell by 0.8 percent from August to September. North Carolina industry showed 2,001 firms employing 256,908 production workers. Payrolls reached 7,354,571 dollars in September, with 10,308,636 total man hours and an average 40.1 hour week at 71.3 cents hourly wage.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Statistics Division
State Department of Labor
Truman to Be Guided in Raleigh Greeting
Raleigh October 22 President Truman will be greeted November 2 in Raleigh by a committee led by Mayor Graham H. Andrew. The group includes U S Senator Josiah W Bailey former navy secretary Josephus Daniels and former governors J C B Ebringinghaus and F M Broughton. He will speak at Memorial auditorium at 8 p m after a day in the state. Earlier he will address the state senate at Statesville.
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Truman
Cherry
U. S
Graham H. Andrew
Josiah W. Bailey
Josephus Daniels
J. C. B. Ebringhaus
4. M. Broughton
Memorial Auditorium
State Senate
Statesville
Old Hickory division day proclaimed by Governor Cherry
Governor Cherry designates October 30 as Old Hickory division day with patriotic gatherings across North and South Carolina Tennessee and Georgia. The 30th division began as a national guard unit drawing troops from four states and will be honored in coordinated observances.
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Cherry
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South Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Fertilizer Meeting Set for November 7 in North Carolina
North Carolina and Virginia farmers along with agronomy leaders and fertilizer control agencies will attend a November 7 meeting here. The event is sponsored by the American Plant Food Council to discuss fertilizer problems.
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Packard
Packard Motor Car Co
Gate City Motor Co
North
Wrenn Street
Raleigh
North Carolina
Virginia
American Plant Food Council
State Grange Council Officials Named
Harry B. Caldwell of Greensboro serves as secretary and treasurer of the council while representing North Carolina State College.
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North Carolina State College
Harry B. Caldwell
Greensboro
State Grange
Council
Recreation Session Opens in Raleigh Focused on North Carolina
A four day recreation conference begins in Raleigh with Dr. Harold D. Meyer of Chapel Hill delivering a report on the state recreation commission. Ronie Sheffield of Raleigh will present finances. The NC commission was created by the 1945 General Assembly.
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North Carolina
Harold D. Meyer
Chapel Hill
North Carolina Recreation Commission
Ronie Sheffield
General Assembly
Durham
Charman Carroll
Duke Hospital
North Carolina Neuropsychiatic Association
Jacob Hyman
Robert L. Leslie
New York
Russia
Colorado Joins Harvard on Solar Observatory Project
Boulder Colorado reports the University of Colorado joins Harvard University in operation and control of the Harvard solar observatory near Climax Colorado. The agreement marks CU's entry into acre participation in astronomical and meteorological research.
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Colo
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University of Colorado
Harvard University
Harvard Solar Observatory
Fremont Pass
Climax
Harvard
Colo University
Acre
Norwegian Sailors Salt Away Savings
Norwegian merchant seamen saved millions in American banks with a plan by their government and themselves. About $23.2 million was in U S banks, with more invested independently. Norway buys dollars at 1.10 to 1, planning to use the funds for family benefits and homeward payments.
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AP News
New York
Norway
United States
High Seas
Nolan
Big Inch Pipeline Stands as Nation's Largest in U.S.
The Big Inch serves as the United States' largest petroleum pipeline, notable for its two foot diameter and extensive capacity across the oil network.
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