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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
2
A local weekly newspaper serves Kings Mountain and nearby readers with aims to enlighten entertain and benefit citizens. Today’s Bible verse emphasizes edifying speech and ministering grace through words.
The past week saw tributes to A. J. Maxwell and Josiah W. Abee, longtime North Carolina figures in revenue and state politics. Maxwell, renowned for setting a strong tax policy as Commissioner of Revenue, stood by his duties while his wife pursued governance. Abee's health waned after years in the Senate, where he chaired the commerce committee. Batter remained steadfastly conservative, aligning with many state leaders. The reflection notes their service and the enduring trust of constituents, despite shifting national politics.
The text notes a possible appointment of Wilkins P. Horton of Pittsboro by Governor Cherry to fill the Senate vacancy caused by Senator Bailey’s death. Horton is a longtime Democratic leader, former lieutenant governor, and has served as a Democratic national committeeman. The piece suggests patience would be rewarded if Horton is the appointee.
Walter Heather voices rising wage demands as John L. Lewis retires, amid a tense 80th Congress debate on labor restrictions. The piece notes housing, lumber, and meat price pressures, plus a local burglarized night and a police precaution, ending with a Christmas shopping tag and Herald editor David L. Saunders.
Census figures report 21 162 bales ginned in Cleveland County for 1936 before December 1 versus 43 562 bales by December 1 in 1935. American Legion Auxiliary works on Community Christmas tree to be placed near National Bank square.
A Southern railway official rejected a proposal from a young applicant who offered to be a nursery sitter on streamliner trains. The idea envisioned nursery cars with toys and travel by a trained sitter, but officials concluded they could not find a use for such a service. The letter reflects a desire for new ideas but notes practical limitations for onboard child care.
The piece links Christmas season hazards, fire safety, and the Winecoff Hotel blaze in Atlanta to broader calls for tighter laws. It recalls firemen’s demanding work, past local fires such as Kings Mountain’s central school, and personal recollections of near misses and the era’s wartime schooling days.
This piece celebrates the 70th and 79th Congresses, praising their deliberation and refusal to be a rubber stamp. It highlights efforts toward a balanced budget, trimming bureaucracy, and preserving freedoms, while noting grounds prepared for future budget balancing and peacetime policies. It salutes congressional service and the duty to represent the people.
A historical 1903 Illinois report notes a multitude of migrating rats swarmed across western counties. On a single farm, more than 3,000 rats were killed in one month, highlighting a severe pest outbreak and its impact on agricultural areas.
Studies show the dairy product Alds Bacteria Milk provides nutrients beneficial to both livestock and humans, highlighting its versatile use in nutrition science. Researchers note similar probiotic effects observed in animal models and human trials.
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