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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
8
A former soldier alleges he was involved in a street game at the bus station that led to him handing over $700 in mustering out pay. He described two strangers, one about 30 to 35 years old, six feet tall, wearing a brown cap and dark blue suit, who approached him and disappeared after the exchange.
North Carolina advances in jail reform as county and city facilities see new jails built or remodeled. The State Board of Public Welfare reports sixteen new county jails and sixteen new town or city jails, with many more major repairs and closures of unsatisfactory facilities. Inspector Thomas A. Early and Commissioner Dr. Ellen Winston cite cooperative efforts and ongoing improvements across local governments.
A witness described a suspect about 50 to 55 years old, five feet eight to ten inches tall, around 190 pounds, wearing a dark hat and dark suit with a northern accent. The description emerged from an on street interview.
Rep Thurmond Chatham expressed distress over the House Ways and Means Committee’s failure to approve moving tobacco tax collection from the stamp system to a semi monthly return system. The proposal would allow delayed stamp purchases and require working capital to cover taxes, though it would create a tax payment delay with broad government economic impact.
The July 20 wheat marketing quota referendum will set the 1957 price-support level. Tilman R. Walker says a two thirds yes will establish parity at the highest available level, determining quotas for the 1957 crop.
North Carolina wheat growers with more than 15 acres on a farm in 1967 will vote on marketing quotas and acreage allotments. If the referendum passes, quotas include a 46 percent penalty on excess wheat. if it fails, quotas do not take effect. Voting eligibility hinges on 15 acres of wheat for grain.
U S Department of Agriculture scientists are chemically modifying familiar fats and oils like cotton seed peanut oil lard and more into new substances. These could help keep foods fresh longer and create spreads benefiting farmers in North Carolina and beyond.
Adminstratrix Myra Lynch of Walter L Lynch deceased, of Surry County North Carolina, invites all claimants to present claims at Pilot Mountain by May 25 1957 or be barred. Debtors should settle promptly. Notice dated May 25 1956 and signed by attorney Winford W Norman with weekly notice dates.
Researchers at the USDA Southern Regional Research Laboratory in New Orleans report acetoglycerides produced by acetic acid treatment of fats and oils. The compounds have a wide range of plastic properties and can form greasy solid forms. They offer potential value for cosmetics and as plasticizers with weather resistance, clarity at low temperatures, and can be colorless, odorless, and flavorless. Natural fats and oils constitute 80 to 90 percent of the final product.
Mr and Mrs Claude Needham announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara Jean to James R Jessup son of Mrs Mamie Jessup and the late Ellsworth Jessup of Pilot Mountain The double ring ceremony was held at 630 pm Saturday June 9 by Rev Gilmer Denny at his home near Pilot Mountain The bride wore a navy blue linen suit with navy and pink accessories Mrs Jessup is a graduate of Pilot Mountain High School and is now employed in Winston-Salem
Mr. Jessup, formerly of Westfield High School, is now connected with the tobacco market. After a wedding, the couple will reside at home on Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem.
Bowman Gray Stadium announces two major events with Race Directors Bill France and Alvin Hawkins listing a 200-lap mid season sportsman championship on June 30 and the second annual International races for foreign and American cars on July 14. An eight event program is planned this week with Mike Bowman Gray Stadium entries.
Bob Welborn from Greensboro won the international race last season driving a Chevrolet. The highlight was the duel between Jenior Johnson in a Chevrolet Corvette and Bill Myers in a Ford Thunderbird. The event will run two 26 lap heats plus a feature and several other events, with 30 plus entries expected. The Grand National Circuit will not host events Saturday or Sunday of the week.
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