Truman Calls CIO Spokesman To Washington For Talks
Pi President R J Thomas of the CIO United Auto Workers said he was summoned by President Truman to a White House conference at 11 am Friday. The UAW CIO rejects General Motors 45 hour week proposal and stands for a 30 percent wage increase with negotiations ongoing. Walter Reuther accuses GM of threatening peacetime economy while the union vows to strike to press its wage demand.
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Washington
General Motors
Co. E. Wilson
Truman
Thomas
Congress
Walter P. Reuther
Uaw-Cio
Reuther
Lady Overcomes Stomach Gas With INNER AID
A woman describes severe stomach gas that rose to her throat at night, preventing sleep. After taking NER AID she reports relief with normal bowels and better sleep. INNER AID claims twelve herbs to cleanse bowels and aid digestion, sold locally.
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Hich Point
How to Make Home Shufflers from Old Socks
When heavy wool socks wear at the feet but the tops stay sound they can be converted into indoor shufflers for cold weather. Add padded soles from an old felt hat to complete the warmth and comfort.
War Notes Portrait of General Eichelberger in Asia
YOKOHAMA Oct 29 The American 8th Army commander Lt Gen Robert L Eichelberger 59 is described as adventurous calm and personable He visits units personally keeps troops informed and values frank talk He praises his wife and stresses a simple rule that everyone should have married parents This profile highlights his leadership style during World War II era deployment and field contacts.
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Yokohama
8Th Army
Robert L. Eichelberger
Mrany
Uncle Bob
Eichelberger
Bob
Feichelberger
Omar Bradley
Hokkaido
Siberia
Philippine
Asheville
N. C
Grab Bag 1 Asbestos Mining and Breathing Apparatus Terms
The questions ask how asbestos is obtained by mining tapping or harvesting what is called the apparatus used for artificial respiration and what a squatter is.
Etiquette Hints and Wisdom from the Page
A mixed reading note offers hints on etiquette for church and public behavior. It includes a William Lloyd Garrison quote and urges self confidence, a dominant manner, and readiness to marry young. It also suggests splurging on a bright tie or dress to boost mood and appearance.
Get Better Cough Syrup By Mixing It at Home
A home mixed cough syrup promises quick relief and big savings. Using simple ingredients like sugar water or honey, the guide says a full pint lasts a family long, has pleasant taste, and acts fast to loosen phlegm and soothe irritated membranes.
Eggs N Ice Cream Mix From Dried Eggs
Dried eggs developed for war purposes may be used in the manufacture of ice cream and poultry marketing specialists say eggs in ice cream mix improve whipping qualities add color and smoothness. Dried eggs are easier to store than fresh or frozen eggs.
Fireman Willard E. Cole Joins USS Franklin D. Roosevelt Crew
Willard E. Cole a 25 year old fireman second class from 118 Greenview Terrace has been assigned to the crew of the 45000 ton USS Franklin D Roosevelt named for the late President Roosevelt. The ship and its crew underwent pre commissioning training at the Atlantic Fleet training station in Newport R I.
Britt Discharged At Seymour Johnson Field For Honorable Separation
S Sgt. Julian A. Britt husband of Mrs Marie Britt 1123 Campbell St High Point was moved from the First Air Force Base to a separation center to receive an honorable discharge. He joined December 13 1942 served as a B 17 tail gunner with overseas service starting October 14 1943 and returning June 14 1945 he holds the European theater ribbon.
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Britt
Seymour Johnson Field
Julian A. Britt
Marie Britt
Campbell Street
High Point
First Air Force Base
Army Air Forces
Lisacchi Discharged From Army After 37 Months Service
Pfc John Lisacchi of Rochester New York has been honorably discharged after 37 months in the Army including 12 in the European theatre. He earned the combat infantryman badge good conduct medal purple heart and ETO ribbon with three battle stars. He plans to live in High Point for now. Cannon G Bedford Jr 17 of Ferndale Drive reports to Pass Christian Mississippi for merchant marine basic school with six to eight months sea duty to follow and then assignment to the U S merchant marine academy at Kings Point New York for license as third assistant engineer and commission as ensign in the maritime service and naval reserve.
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Navy Yard
8. C
William Elwood Farr
Naval Service
High Point
J. M. Furr
Guilford College, Rt. 2
Armed Service
Furr
City Refrigeration Company
Saipan
Tinian
Guam
Palau
Philippines
Okinawa
Iwo
Lisacchi
Pfc
John Lisacchi
Rochester
N. Y
Louise Cheek
Cannon G. Bedford, Jr
Ferndale Drive
U. S
Merchant Marine Cadet Basic School
Pass Christian
Miss
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
Kines Point
U. S. Maritime Service
U. S. Naval Reserve
Spencer Discharged From Service
Mason Spencer of 218 Fisher Street, former technician fifth grade in the Second Armored Division, received his honorable discharge return home after service status.
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Spencer
Mason Spencer
218
Fisher Street
Second Armored Division
Kilmer Swamp Root touted for kidney relief and bladder irritation
Advertisements claim Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root uses 16 herbs to increase urine flow and ease acidity related bladder discomfort. It promises non habit forming relief and invites free samples with a mailed request to Kilmer & Co Stamford Connecticut.
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PR. Kilmer
D. Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Conn
Soldier Honored for World War II Service at Fort Bragg
The late service member was charged from the army at Fort Bragg on October 19 and inducted on November 14 1941. He earned the European theater ribbon with six battle stars the American defense ribbon the good conduct medal and the Belgium Clougnodger.
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Fort Bragg
William Lassiter Honored by Army at Fort Bragg
Former sergeant William Lassiter of the Second Armored Division and 17th Armored Engineering Battalion, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Lassiter of 309 Sunset Drive, received his honorable discharge at Fort Bragg on October 20. Inducted November 1941, he served in the European theater, traveling through ten countries and earning the Belgium Croix de Guerre ranked citation.
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Drakulakos
George N. Drakulakos
Nicholas Drakulakos
Hamilton Street
High Point
Armed Forces
Fort Bragg
Second Armored Division
41St Armored Infantry Regiment
Germany
William Lassiter
17Th Armored Engineering Battalion
R. M. Lassiter
Sunset Drive
Army
Belgium
Adcock Discharged at Washington Naval Center
Charlotte Mae Adcock received an honorable discharge from the U S naval personnel separation center at Washington on October 26. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs S L Spaugh of High Point Rt 5 Box 506 and last served at Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Pennsylvania. Her husband Joe S Adcock resides at 1205 North Elizabeth Street Durham.
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Adcock
Charlotte Mae Adcock
U. S. Naval Personnel Separation Center
Naval Barracks
Washington
S. L. Spaugh
Rt. 5
Box
High Point
Naval Air Station
Willow Grove
Penn
Joe S. Adcock
North
Elizabeth Street
Durham
Seaman Luck Helps Occupation Landings in Honshu
Seaman Milton Lloyd Luck of Cedar Falls, a member of an amphibious task force, helped land American occupation troops at a harbor on Honshu after Japan's surrender. The operation aimed to seize inland cities including Kobe and Osaka for postwar control.
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Seaman Luck
Wakayama
Honshu
Japan
Milton Lloyd Luck
Cedar Falls
Kobe
Osaka
Radioman Surrett Serves Aboard Bronstein In Navy Day Drill
Harold C. Surrett radioman third class of 315 Meadow Street High Point has served on the destroyer escort USS Bronstein for 18 months and was aboard during Cane navy day exercises in New York on October 27.
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Mitchell
States
Taussig
Bellingham
Wash
Thomas T. Mitchell
USNR
High Point
N. C
Japan
Surrett
Harold C. Surrett
3-C
Meadow Street
Bronstein
New Yor
Guyer Discharged at Cherry Point Marine Base
Marine Corporal Charles G. Guyer of High Point was discharged here. He served in Australia New Guinea the Solomons Camp Gloucester and the Palau Islands.
Atlantic Coast Line reports September net of 101 603
Norfolk and Belfast dispatch note Atlantic Coast Line railroad September net income 101 603 compared with 554 372 in 1944. Gross revenue 9 081 966 last month versus 11 594 670 a year earlier. Expenses 8 522 045 vs 7 663 246. In Belfast a theater policy flashes names of boys facing summons for bad conduct.
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Norfolk
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Early Tests Ahead Of Truman Foreign Policy
Washington dispatch outlines imminent tests of President Truman's 12 point foreign policy. Key issues include Japan’s Allied control council, Balkans policy, Palestine refugee admission, Dardanelles bases, and the atomic bomb information exchange.
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Truman
Washington
Russia
Japan
U. S
Harriman
Harriman When He Delivered A Personal Message From Mr. Truman
Stalin
State Byrnes
Mr. Truman
New York
State Department
Balkans
United States
Romania
Bulgaria
Palestine
Britain
Europe
Middle East
Attlee
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CIO
CE Delivery Company
West Broad Street
By Jimmy Hatlo
Bey
Sam
Pram
Sams Grocery
Boyles
Hel Boyle
William Lloyd Garrison
Martin
Oceanside
Calif
Billy Lee Martin
Camp Pendleton
Doris
English Street
Leatherneck
Guadalcanal
New Georgia
Lassiter
Coast Line
Belfast
Black Sea
Mediterranean
United Nations
New Security League
Pacific
Inter-American Defense
Pan-American Union
Schedy
Rio de Janeiro
Americas
Canada
MPA
Elwood Hotel
Atlantic
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