Magazine Describes New South
Charlotte datelined piece discusses postwar South changes across industry, agriculture, and living patterns. It highlights factory work, migration to mills, farm life with soil conservation, new grasses and crops, and lingering rural hardship in pockets of Georgia and Alabama, noting broader regional progress and pockets of poverty.
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Charlotte
United States
South
Etates
Virginia
Langewiesche
Langewilese
Georgia
Bama
Midget Stand-In Actors Win Higher Pay and Fame
A young midget actor describes his work as a stand-in for famous films and how he and others secured higher pay. He earns daily rates of 19.43 under stand-in status versus 17.85 for nonmidgets, and 25.26 for regular acting roles. The group joined the Screen Extras Guild after bargaining with the Screen Actors Guild and achieved better rates. He recalls earning up to 400 in a week and notes his mother supports him, while owning his own home and cook.
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Rusty Hamer
Thomas
Lee Aker
Rin Tin Tin
Henry
Danny Ware
Hig Cook
Devereux Elmes Pursues Fire Chief Role in Mountain Lakes
In Mountain Lakes New Jersey the community names Devereux Elmes fire chief after he acquired a used fire truck for 50 dollars. He has 40 volunteers and has faced two prior home losses as part of his service path.
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Mountain Lakes
N. J
Devereux Elmes
Elmes
Christian Improvement Week Slated in Asheboro
Five courses on Christian life and thought will be offered at Randolph Area Christian Improvement Week starting today and running to October 27 at First Methodist Church Asheboro. Dr. B G Childs of Duke University will teach Christian Stewardship. Rev J Claude Evans of Columbia S C will lead Youth Fellowships. Rev Rollin P Gibbs of Charlotte will present Your Home Can Be Christian. Miss Clarice Bowman of High Point College will teach Understanding Youth. Sessions run 730 to 930 p m weekdays with Christians from across the county invited to attend.
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Asheboro
Randolph Area
First Methodist Church
B. G. Childs
Duke University
Palestine
J. Claude Evans
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Georges Cuvier and the birth of paleontology
French scientist Georges Cuvier is credited with developing paleontology through a lifetime study of living and fossil animals, shaping the science's foundations and methods.
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Georges Cuvier
Planters Award First Bale of Cotton in Memphis
A 1850s custom awarded a curved trophy to the planter who sent the season's first bale to Memphis market. Early year tradition highlighted local trade and agricultural pride in the era.
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Memphis
North Carolina math teachers to meet Nov 4 at Chapel Hill
A two day conference for North Carolina junior and senior high school mathematics teachers will be held at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill starting Friday November 4. The event is jointly sponsored by the Department of Mathematics of the NC Education Association and the UNC Mathematics Department with talks on testing, actuarial careers, and mathematics for high school students.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
University of North Carolina At
Department of Mathematics
N. C. Education Association
UNC Department of Mathematics
Thelma Thurstone
Phillips Hall
Armstrong Malbie
Needham High School
Raleigh
Carroll Hall
Edward H. Wella
The
Mutual
Kovacs Set for October 25 Concert at Carolina
Pianist Stephen Kovacs will perform at the eLan of North Carolina in Chapel Hill on October 25 at 8 p.m. as part of the Toscfny Evening Series, with a program of Liszt and other works. He is a composer arranger and former American Piano Trio member and trained at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest.
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Chapel Hill
Stephen Kovacs
American Piano Trio
eLan of North Carolina
Chapel H
Toscfny
Mill Hall
Graham Memorial Activities Board
Music Department
Kovacs
Liszt
Szelenyi
Dobhnanyi
Bon Cae Snae
Ovacs
Strauss
Wagner
Tannhauser
Brahms
Dante
Kovecs
Lubeschutz
Kowacs
Business nears adjournment at noon following session
A business meeting heads toward adjournment at noon after a morning session. Officials remained unclear on remaining agenda items as participants discussed key issues and awaited final decisions.
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Hedgecock Lumber CO
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