Eye Costly Battle Sent To Court In Assault Case
In Superior Court Judge William T. Hatch heard the trial of D. W. Mears 43 of 2006 Almina Street on charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Mears testified Williams threatened him for 15 years and he struck in self defense. Medical testimony covered the loss of Williams right eyeball after an eye specialist operated. Witnesses included Mrs Mears two of her sons and two local doctors. Other cases heard included larceny driving drunk and probation revocation.
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J. B. Williams
Ridgecrest
D. W. Mears
Almina Street
William T. Hatch
Mears
Williams
Silas Casey
Walkup McCain
McCain
Justice of the Peace
Cates
Wiliams
Joe Valentine
Marine Pfc
Charles Lee Mears
Donald Mears
Dr. Leath
F. J.praley
Claude Embler
Joshua E. Summons
Moffitt Street
Hugh Smart
Homer Smith
Thomasville
Hatch
Richard Kendrick
Greensboro
Hendrick
Truman Sets Uniform Security Standards Across Government
President Truman ordered the executive branch to follow the State and Defense plan for handling security information. An executive order creates four classification levels top secret secret confidential and restricted and requires each agency to appoint a security officer to classify material. The order aims to protect national security while denying censorship or suppression of non security information. Public cooperation is invited but not mandatory.
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Washington
Truman
Defense Departments
State
Mr. Truman
Executive Branch
National Security Council
NSC
Scouters Club Plans Night Meeting For District Meet
The Scouters Club will meet at the American Legion Hut at 7:30 tonight to finalize plans for the High Point district field meet set for September 29. Frank Sizemore Jr., district commissioner, will lead the meeting with Assistant Scout Executive C M Gaskins in attendance.
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Scouters Club
American Legion
C. M. Gaskins
High Point
Albion Millis Stadium
Frank Sizemore, Jr
Gaskins
Thieves Make Off With Candy And Cigarettes
Thieves last night stole cigarettes and candy worth 42.50 from B. and H. Curb Market on Winston-Salem Road. Owner R. E. Brinkly reported to the Sheriff. entry was gained by cutting the wire enclosure with pliers. Missing were four boxes of candy and several cartons of cigarettes.
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B. and H. Curb
Winston-Salem Road
R. E. Brinkly
Sheriff's Department
Doc Lee
Four Cases Heard In Municipal Court
Judge Archie Myatt heard four cases in a brief session of Municipal Court this morning. Ralph Lanier was charged with drunk and disorderly conduct with costs. Earl Barnes received 30 days in jail with 12 months suspended on condition of good behavior. Irene Lucille Ferrell charged with drunk and disorderly conduct received 30 days in the work house suspended on condition she remains of good behavior.
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Archie Myatt
Ralph Lanier
Earl Barnes
Irene Lucille Ferrell
Civil Actions And Marital Moves In Local Courts
John W Stone of Winston Salem and Minnie Lee Wooten of Laurinburg appear in civil action notices. Names include Joe T Holder of King and Rat tle Sue Stivers of East Bend John Edwards and Catherine Venable of High Point Robert Carmon of Greenville Pauline Davis of Winston Salem and others. Cases list alimony jurisdiction challenge debts and divorces. Several vehicle operation and right of way disputes cited.
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John W. Stone
Winston-Salem
Minnie Lee Wooten
Laurinburg
Joe T. Holder
King and
Rattle Sue Stivers
East Bend
John Edwards
Catherine Venable
Hich Point
Robert Carmon
Greenville
Pauline Davis
Winston- Salem
Stock Market Prices Higher on Mixed Day
New York shares moved higher led by Aircraft, aluminum and metals despite investor caution over Iran oil developments. First two hours totaled 620000 shares vs 660000 yesterday as Bell Aircraft rose to 30.5, Douglas Aircraft gained 11 to 61.25, Aluminum Company up 0.125 to 41.50, New York & Harlem and Mahoning Coal Railroad rose 0.15 and 0.25 respectively amid cautious trading.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Aluminum Co. of America
Bell Aircraft
Douglas Aircraft
New York & Harlem and Mahoning Coal Railroad
Hich
Auto workers averaged weekly pay in 1950 alleges figures
Be of good behavior and pay costs. Thomas L. Crews of Route 2 Kernersville 30 days suspended on payment of costs. Auto workers averaged $73.23 a week in 1950.
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Thomas L. Crews
Kernersville
Youngest Marine Hero Killed in Action
Tommy Johnson, 32, a farm boy who enlisted after reading of Wake Island defense, became a Marine, fought in Korea, was wounded, and killed in action. A Marine general informed his parents that Col. Tommy Johnson died September 16, earning praise for his bravery from Marines worldwide.
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Minn
Tommy Johnson
Wake Island
Korea
Col
Cpl
Skylark Flight Heights and Tungsten Leading North America
A line notes that the skylark can ascend higher than other birds per The Encyclopedia Americana. It also states that North Carolina is the largest producer of tungsten in North America.
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North Carolina
North America
Governor Scott Defends Parole Policy and Cape Fear Power
Governor Scott defended parole procedures, backing Paroles Commissioner T C Johnson and stressing careful Clemency reviews. He pressed federal power policy, alleging a Washington lobby blocked a Cape Fear river power feasibility report and warned of possible North Carolina brownouts while favoring government-led resource development.
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Scott
Paroles J
Paroles
T. C. Johnson
North Carolina
Washington
Army Engineer Corps
Cape Fear River
Lower
Cape Fear
Deep River
Haw River
New Hope Creek
Army Engineers
Congress
Northwest
Koanoke
VEPCO
Roanoke Rapids
Trivel
Bugg's Island
Neuse
Roanoke
State Utilities Commission
Tidewater
The
Utilities Commission
Tidewater Power Company
Carolina Power & Light System
Airchase
Mercer
TVA
Los Angeles Examiner Hikes Paper Price to Ten Cents
The Los Angeles Examiner, a Hearst publication, announced a price increase from 7 to 10 cents on newsstands and vendors effective Oct 1. The rise covers newsprint, wages, and materials costs with much of the increase benefiting vendors and carrier boys. Home delivery remains 2.95 monthly.
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LOS Angeles (Lp
Los Angeles Examiner
Hearst
Examiner
Headaches Blamed On Emotions
In Philadelphia Dr Joseph Yaskin of the University of Pennsylvania cites emotional disturbances as the commonest headache cause. He notes blood flow changes in brain vessels during or after incidents and says periodic headaches may stem from diet. Severe or frequent headaches require medical examination for other diseases.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Yaskin
University of Pennsylvania
Yaskin
Danville Doctor Linked With Baby Death
A 79 year old Danville Virginia physician Dr Willis Christopher Yeatts was arrested at his home on a warrant charging him with using methods to produce an abortion in connection with the death of a premature baby boy in Greensboro. He was released on 3000 bond for hearing in Trial Justice Court before Judge Calvin Berry. The arresting officers were Capt O T Link and Sergeants E A Chaney and J T Fowler who spent much of yesterday in Greensboro interviewing witnesses. Two persons charged with manslaughter in the infant death posted bonds of 2500 each while a third, Miss Mahala Loretta Collins, 19, was expected to post 2500 bond today. Miss Collins, described as the mother, remained in a Greensboro hospital. Posting bonds yesterday were Miss Louise Atkins 23 and Graham L Purvis 23, both of Greensboro.
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Willis Christopher Yeatts
Trial Justice Court
Calvin Berry
Yeatt
Masonic Temple
Danville
O. T. Link
E. A. Chaney
J. T Fowler
Link
Saddler Pep Bout Seen Lacking in Gate at Polo Grounds
New York reports slow ticket sales for the fourth featherweight title fight between Sandy Saddler and Willie Pep at the Polo Grounds. Promoter Jim Norris hoped for 25,000 fans and $150,000, but receipts trail previous bout at Yankee Stadium. Pep seeks to become first three-time champ in any division. bout airs in 17 theatres but no TV.
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New York
Sandy Saddler
Willie Pep
Polo Grounds
Jim Norris
Yankees Stadium
Dusky
Saddler
Pep
Sandy
Wee Willie
Dressen Faces Urgent Dodgers Slump as Giants Close In
Boston reports Brooklyn Dodgers near collapse in pennant race after two losses to the Boston Braves. Manager Charlie Dressen mute as the Braves rout Brooklyn 6 3 and 14 2 while New York Giants gain to within one game of first. Dressen had warned not to worry about the Giants before facing defeat.
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Boston
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Charlie Dressen
Brooklyn
Boston Braves
Dodgers
Braves
Jfruth
Dressen
Giants
Hollywood red probe ends as House panel shifts focus
The House Un American Activities committee wrapped up its inquiry into Communist influence in Hollywood and will move on to red infiltration in Southern California defense plants. Rep. Francis E. Walter said the sub committee will pursue contempt for Sidney Buchman and probe friendly witnesses, with final testimony highlighting Buchman’s past party membership and his reluctance to name others.
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Los Angeles
House Un-American Activities Committee
Hollywood
California
Francis E. Walter
D-Pa
Movieland
Washington
Walter
Sidney Buchman
Communist Party
Buchman
Party
Frank S. Tavenner
Carl Tunberg
Screen Writers Guild
Twenty Die In Austrian Train Wreck
The Vienna Rome Express crashed into a stationary freight at Langenwang in fog, killing 20 Italians and wounding 10 seriously plus about 30 others slightly. The wooden first class coach was crushed, baggage car fell onto passengers, engine hurled 300 feet, and the train left Vienna at 9:20 p.m. as investigators arrived.
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Vienna
Rome
Langenwang
Lungenwang
Semmering Pass
Austrian Alps
Delegates Open Western North Carolina Methodist Conference
About 700 delegates checked in at Greensburg conference headquarters for the Western North Carolina Methodist Conference opening session led by Bishop Costen J. Harrell. A memorial service honored 10 ministers and 14 wives who died in the past year as Dr. Edgar H. Nease reported the 10 districts reached a record 237 325 members. Bishop Ledden and Dr. Stanbury spoke on faith and the Bible’s primacy.
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Greensburg
W. Earl Ledden
Syracuse
S. Y
North Carolina Methodist Conference
Costen J. Harrell
Charlotte
Harrell
Edgar H. Nease
W. A. Stanbury
Gastonia
One Dead Two Hurt In Truck Collision Near Newland North Carolina
A collision on Highway 194 near Newland last night killed contractor Alonzo Sluder, 44. Driver Don Yarthing Jr., 30, from Newland is in serious condition at Banner Elk Hospital, and passenger Roger Dean, 20, also from Newland, is under observation.
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Newland
N.C. P
Here
Alonzo Sluder
Don Yarthing Jr
Banner Elk Hospital
Roger Dean
Farthing
Mouthful of Gold: Hong Kong Man Caught with Gold Bars
Tong Hop, stepping ashore from Macao, could barely answer when a Hong Kong revenue officer asked if he had anything to declare. The officer ordered him to open his mouth and two one ounce bars of gold, valued at about $106, dropped out.
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Hongkong
Tong Hop
Macao
Hongkong Revenue
Tong
Italy Treaty Restrictions To Be Eased
Washington reports the United States Britain and France will lift permanent restrictions on Italy from World War II peace terms and ease rearming limits. They back Italy joining the United Nations despite Russia vetoes and urge other signatories to cooperate. De Gasperi met with the Big Three as Italy’s democratic restoration is noted.
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Washington
United States
Britain
France
Italy
United Nations
Russia
Alcide de Gasperi
Free World
U. N
Doctor Sued For Wrong Operation In Greensboro Case
Richard C. Trexler seeks 25000 damages from Dr. B R Lyon claiming a vasectomy was performed instead of a hemorrhoidal operation. The doctor says it was mistaken identity and an accidental error, not negligence, in Superior Court before Judge Zeb V Nettles.
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Greensboro
N.C. P
Superior Court
Zeb V. Nettles
Richard C. Trexler
B. R. Lyon
Trexler
Cone Mills Units Set Labor Election
A union decertification election will be held at Cone Mills in Greensboro on October 9. Representatives from the Textile Workers Union of America CIO the National Labor Relations Board and Cone Mills officials fixed the date at a conference yesterday. The meeting was called by Reed Johnson head of the Winston-Salem NLRB office following requests for elections at Proximity and Print Works.
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Greensboro
N. C
Cone Mills
Textile Workers Union of America
CIO
National Labor Relations Board
Cone Mill
Reed Johnson
Winston-Salem
NLRB
Proximity
Sling shot hunting record claimed in Levelland
In Levelland Texas Tina Levelland men claim a sling shot hunting record after killing 104 rabbits and one badger in seven hours. The two men J B Robinson aged 28 and B Mason aged 36 used discarded oil tank nuts as ammunition.
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Levelland, Tex
Tina Levelland
J. B. Robinson
B. Mason
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