Lawmakers mull revisions to new revenue bill
Francis M. Le May reports Washington lawmakers revisit the revenue bill after rejecting a sales tax. The Ways and Means Committee leans toward an eight cent liquor tax per gallon, with possible revisions to postal rates and general duties. The bill aims for about two billion dollars in added revenue, far short of Admin requests.
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Ashington
House Ways Means Committee
Knutsen
R-Minn
Spiris
Isen
Jison
R-Kas
Double-Dummy Insight Highlights a Bridge Hand
In a contract bridge problem, South holds a marked hand with all key cards visible. East’s failure to return a spade betrays weakness, guiding declarer to cash clubs and spade king while watching discards to force a ninth trick.
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South
South West North East
East
Declarer
L Declarer
West
Victory gardeners trim foods bill by billions
New York report says American Institute of Food Distribution estimates victory gardeners reduced the national food bill by at least 1.25 billion dollars this year. Savings averaged per family across city and suburban dwellers, with the figure labeled conservative though possibly higher.
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New York
Victory
American Institute of Food Distribution
Non-Profit
Research Agency
America
E Institute
Cynthia File Appointed WAC Recruiter in Thomasville
Miss Cynthia File appointed local recruiter for the WAC organization announced by Lt. Gussie Heffner. She will be in Thomasville each Thursday to assist in recruiting for North Carolina's WAC company with a dedicated local committee and publicity group named.
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Cynthia
Miss Ha
WAC
Gussie Heffner
Thomasville
North Carolina
Glenn Pennin
Sire R. M. Coo
H. Way Russell
R. B. Carpenter
R. Pope
R. M. Cooksey
Julius A. Green
John Carter
Harold Harrison
R. L. Jones
Peggy Mendenhall
L. Hundley
Vera Green Phillips
Socnetian
C. R. Reid
Lonely Order of Guinea Hens Formed by Nurses in New Guinea
American nurses and Red Cross workers in New Guinea separated from their sweethearts by the Owen Stanley range form the Lonely Order of Guinea Hens to cope with wartime separation.
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App
Red Cross
New Guinea
Owen Stanley Mountain Range
Lonely Order of
Former baby carriage plant makes pilot seats for aircraft
A former baby carriage factory, repurposed for wartime production, is now manufacturing pilot seats for aircraft. The site contributes to critical military supply efforts with skilled labor and established tooling redirected from civilian to defense needs.
Auction of Hudon property under deed of trust in High Point
Wachovia Bank Trust Co trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Guilford County Building High Point on November 1 1943 at 11 00 A M the Hudon estate lot 23 in S E B Willis subdivision described as a 150 by 50 530 by 150 feet parcel with street plan lines and beginning at Tryon Street subject to 1943 taxes and city street assessments and a 5 percent cash deposit sale per deed of trust dated July 28 1942 recorded in book 990 page 629 in Guilford County North Carolina
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Roy M. Gum
Ruby Walters Gum
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
Green and
South Main Streets
Tryon Street
Roy Street
A. L. Hudson
June A. Johnson
C. E
S.eb. Willis
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
Superior Court
Flora B. Welch
Ed. J. Welch
Edith Creekmore Johnson
Lexington Avenue
N. C
State of
Pirat
Lexington Ave
N. BE
D. F. MesCarthy
Said Street
G. B. Johnson
MceGwin Avenue
McGwin Ave
Old Davis
Johnson
Henderson
Guyer
Office of Register Deeds
N. W
Maggie Guyer
Maud Kenedy
Quincy Henderson
Kenedy
Alfred Pierce
Pierce
D. H. Parsons
Deep River Community Happenings Refer Daily Notes
Deep River church groups held meetings with Mary W Meredith leading the Bible class and fifteen members in attendance. The Philatheas met with fifteen present and discussed several items before refreshments. Local residents visited relatives in Tennessee and Salisbury while others visited family in Jamestown and High Point. A move to Virginia for defense work prompted family relocation as well as local shopping trips and a sick list.
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Deep River Berea
Thu
Mary W. Meredith
Alton White
Bill Dillon
Deep River Philatheas
Rev. Thornton
Joseph Peele
Rhoda Johnson
Tennessee
Marcella Thornton
H. C. Briggs
Oriana B. James
High Point
Salisbury
Elizabeth
Effie Skeen
J. L. Skeen
A. W. Yates
Pomone
H. W. Horney
V. W. Horney
A. B. Jordan
Carl Yow
Greensboro
Final Rites Held For Ira E Strickland
Funeral services for Ira E Strickland a former Thomasville man fatally burned in High Point were held at West End Methodist church in Thomasville with ministers H R Simpson and W L Smith officiating. Pallbearers included James Henry D B Stepp W R Bray Fred Barnes J R Spencer and J L Griffin. Music by Bethel church quartet and a Friendly Baptist quartet accompanied by Miss Betty Lou Grant. Interment in Calvary Reformed church cemetery.
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Thomasville
Ira E. Strickland
High Point
West End
H. R. Simpson
W. L. Smith
Friendly Baptist Church
James Henry
D. B. Stepp
W. R. Bray
Fred Barnes
J. R. Spencer
J. L. Griffin
Bethel Church
Charlie Tobin
Christine Doby
Marie Hicks
Billy Myers
Earl Bragg
Friendly Baptist Church of
M. C. Turner
C. T. Lackey
L. J
Train collision kills couple at Valdese crossing
Two people died when a freight train struck an automobile at a crossing in Valdese North Carolina. The victims were Hollis C. McGaha a 30 year old taxi driver and his bride Thelma Roberson Haworth Reese two months married. Official details and exact ages uncertain from the clipping.
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Valdese
N.C
Hollis C. McGaha
Roberson
Sunday Deliveries Curtailed By ODT
ODT district manager William D. Lewis says numerous truck operators violate recent Sunday delivery restrictions. He notes streets should be clear except for ice trucks or vehicles delivering personable goods, with general or special permits 258 to allow Sunday operation.
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William D. Lewis
ODT
Lewis
England shifts clothing workers to war plants
Rationing in England moves thousands from the clothing industry into war plant jobs. In a separate note, the Clock Tower of Venice houses one of the oldest clocks, ticking since 1496.
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England
Venice
Kellogg's All-Bran Offers Gentle Constipation Relief
A Kellogg's advertisement promotes All-Bran as a gentle regulating food to ease constipation without harsh purgatives. It claims Regular use improves bowel function, supports intestinal flora, and helps eliminate wastes, while providing high iron and phosphorus. It urges plenty of water and authentic Kellogg's All-Bran from Battle Creek.
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Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
McDonald Urges Higher Pay for State Employes
In Tarboro on October 29, Dr. Ralph McDonald 1944 gubernatorial candidate urged higher pay for state employes and a tax reduction to ease the burden amid rising federal levies. He cited a $73,000,000 general fund surplus and called for using the funds to wipe out the general state dept.
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Tarboro
Ralph McDonald
McDonald
Thomasville Rotarians Observe Navy Day Program
At the Thomasville Navy club meeting on Navy Day J Walter Lambeth delivered a formal talk. Color pictures of the New York World's Fair were shown by Fred Ward. Program chaired by Charles F Lambeth. Visitors included Sgt Haynie Bryant and Mr Ladd.
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Thomasville
Finance official forecasts rapid revenue growth
A government official claimed revenues would grow at about one million dollars every ten days and reach one hundred million by the end of the fiscal year, outlining an accelerated earnings trajectory.
Ration Book Four Issuance Noted At Rationing Board
The rationing board announced that persons who did not receive their number four ration books at city schools may apply at the rationing board office today. Applicants must bring their Book Three to be issued Book Four.
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Rationing Board
Sherman Laws Joins Fort Worth Club As Officers Named
In Fort Worth Texas Sherman B Laws was announced as a new club member The November program committee was announced with D A Long Jr as chairman Dr G T Alexander J Henry Holton and Lonnie E Teague serving on the panel
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Fort Worth, Texas
Sherman B. Laws
D. A. Long, Jr
G. T. Alexander
J. Henry Holton
Lonnie E. Teague
Rev Watkins Endorses DR. Foster’s L-K for Digestion Relief
Reverend E C Watkins of Greensboro says DR Foster’s L-K relieved months of indigestion heartburn and poor appetite after other remedies failed. He reports appetite restored and overall strength improved. Public endorsement cites numerous users praising L-K, with the 1.25 size offered at 97 cents.
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E. C. Watkins
14Th St
Greensboro
N. C
L-K
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