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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1950
Page
6
North Carolina and the nation saw large life insurance death benefit payments in the first half of 1950. The Institute of Life Insurance reported 12,437 policies paid in North Carolina and nationwide $1,914,116,000 total to families.
The Veterans Administration announces automatic review of World War II veterans whose service connected pulmonary tuberculosis claims were rejected. The Public Law 573 raises the presumptive period to three years after discharge and also applies to Spanish American War veterans. Death and pension claims for deceased veterans are being reviewed if the new law could prove service connection. North Carolina patrols report 12,931 motorist courtesies in June, about one per day per officer.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a corner note about a dipper and a check in a tale, with unclear names and context. The readable bits point to a chess like move or exchange but lack full data to identify people places or events. The piece preserves a cryptic, period voice without clear facts.
Soil expert Dr W W Woodhouse of North Carolina Experiment Station urges fertilizing Ladino clover pastures using phosphate potash and lime to achieve two to three times higher forage yields. Tests show yields exceed three tons per acre with all three elements. without one, yields drop. He advises 400 to 1000 pounds of fertilizer per acre at seeding and limestone beforehand. detailed results are in Research and Farming.
Mrs H E Carter of Stokes County wins state home demonstration essay contest on Twelve Reasons Why I Belong to a Home Demonstration Club. She says club work breaks rut of following mothers ways and teaches world citizenship, broad horizons, and practical savings. Carter notes club aid extends beyond philosophy to financial help and community betterment.
Oteen Hospital near Asheville invites experienced dietitians to join its 13 member dietetic service. The 1500 bed TB hospital emphasizes therapeutic diet planning and patient discharge guidance under John B. Wogan. Entry salary starts at 3100 dollars with potential to 3850, plus 26 days of paid leave.
Page Three item states applicants with edification and training as measured by established standards may receive a seat after eighteen days of sick leave with pay. Applications were to be made in person at the hospital or in writing on Form St, with veterans preference claims filed. The Herald price is 2.00 per year.
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