Tax-Supported Beds Promoted Amid TB Care Debate
At the Haleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association meeting a resolution was approved to seek tax-supported beds. Dr. H S Edwards argued funds are needed to stabilize Pinecrest Sanitarium and its full care program before expanding state beds, noting most discharges receive state aid and a wing remains closed for lack of funds. The group urged legislative consideration after funding the Pinecrest Hoprmont and Dewar facilities.
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Sadifaria
Haleigh County
H. S. Edwards
Pinceres Sanitarium
Pinecrest
Crash sparks probe into aviation disaster claim
Report notes an incident described as icident by Russians following a recent airplane crash that killed 12 Britons, two Americans, and the Russian pilot. Claims include recommendations for rigid procedures and further inquiry into the crash details.
I Bought a Brand New Chevrolet at Auction
A reader recalls a reckless car purchase involving writing a check for a Chevrolet after a dealer visit. He reflects on the impulse and theater of car auctions in North Carolina, noting bidders from several states and the high prices paid for premium cars like Chevrolets.
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High Point
N.C
North Carolina
Chevrolet
Taxi misadventure ends with misplaced luggage relief
In Beckley a man from Mandeville and a Hill Park Drive resident shared a taxi traveling from Prince when an extra bag caused confusion. They discovered the luggage belonged to a worried young girl waiting on the platform, and returned it to her, sparing gas and time in the mountains.
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BH. d. Manveville
Beckley
Eastern
Prince
George Bright
Hillpark Drive
Mandeville
Carless
Bright
Lax
Perray
Lasally
Aroual
Soviet pressure on air corridors to Berlin raises safety concerns
The Soviet Union urged the United States Britain and France to issue 24 hour notices for all flights through the occupation zone to Berlin with details on planes and passengers. The proposal aims to monitor air traffic while critics warn it could mask political leverage and invite Russian scrutiny of Western travel.
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Berlin
Rafety
Hent
Secretive Atom Tests at Eniwetok Draw Mixed Reactions
The passage argues that secrecy around atomic blasts at Eniwetok skews perception. It notes past explosions sparked awe while later assessments reduce that fear. It warns that more myth than fact about Atlantic bombs could inflate their deterrent power, urging caution in public sentiment.
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Eniwetok
Not Out of Woods Italy Faces Communist Fallout
Italy's Communist Party faced a crushing defeat at the polls and questions about its future, with doubts about the Marshall Plan's independence from Moscow. The piece warns Americans not to become complacent about democracy's hold in Italy and Western Europe, noting plan flaws and potential costs if Greece-like mistakes recur.
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Italy
Joe Stalin
Moscow
Ialy
Western
Europe
Greece
Government loyalty checks find few disloyal workers
Washington reports the FBI has screened over 1.09 million of 1.8 million federal employees with fewer than 1,000 needing further inquiry. Most complete investigations reveal loyalty, while some quit or are fired. The process uses fingerprint checks and identity charts to assess subversive ties including KKK membership.
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Rowland Frans
James Matton
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Decaure
United States
Unein Sam
Fats
Ku Klux* Kan
KKK
KKH
Ifel
XXK
Fonty
FBE
Ike
Fhe
Llegally Review Board
Housecleaning costs loom in modern homes
In Boyle's column, the author recounts a modern home makeover tale where a two week renovation erupts into a tense battle over decor, prices, and room redesign. The living room gains a two color scheme as the narrator laments rising costs and shifts in domestic life. Frances Regan and Tooker appear as voices in the change. The story contrasts past cheaper fixes with today’s banker advised renovations and the mounting furniture, rug, and paint bills.
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Frances Regan
Frances
Tooker
Rigle
Midas
Tyynd
Conservation efforts focus on Mercer County tree and water programs
In Mercer County over two weeks Six Schagls and 30 farmers joined a tree planting plan to reduce erosion and aid wildlife. The piece notes heavy rains and mudflow into storm sewers, highlighting soil conservation needs and farmer calls for assistance while a Navy observes a holiday and conservation plans. A large list of local residents and organizations is mentioned alongside stock stocking ponds in Mercer County with Fish and Wildlife Service support and scheduled deliveries to Raleigh and surrounding counties.
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Mercer County
Aetics Stierstams
Russell Wan Adler
Makiag
Moe Sband
Ates
Sven Sin
New River
Methodist Temple
Becklay
America
Hell
Chateo Beech
Franklin
Lily
Ben J
Homer Lafly
Okey Lilly
Connie Wrall
BE. di Mansels
AL H. Daniels
B.C. Henderson
Se, White
Ber Cheanas
FM. Comer
C. T. Parselt
Tiector Beewer
Link Pediga
Norman Stephens
Sybie J. Shumate
J. H.R. Mankin
Stan W. Wl Sett
James T. Campbell
Ward J. White
Roger DL. West
John Piimneemoy
Bluegill
Fish and Wildlife Service
Wyshville
Raleigh
Fryaffe
Palestine war factional view sparks UN debates
The piece portrays Haganah victories over Arab forces and discusses secret cables to Arab delegates at the United Nations about American public opinion if foreign Arab armies invade Palestine before the British withdrawal. It notes German-trained Arab leaders, U.S. resistance to sanctions, and domestic political maneuvering around impeachment and defense output reports.
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Washington
Haganah
Iley
United Nations
Syria
Lebanon
Iraq
Egypt
Palestine
Ebanian
Traq
Kerps
Greece
State Department
Truman
Lebanasa
Linn
White House
Uni- Versalons Border Commission
United States
Walt
War Plants Allocation Aims for Civilian Needs and Security
The report outlines converting private capacity to meet armament and civilian needs during a war emergency. It calls dispersing plants geographically for security, prioritizing larger factories for major war load, and ensuring small firms are considered when conversion is minor. It also seeks eliminating procurement competition and creating wartime control mechanisms.
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Tong Fast
Manitions Board
NM ix
Muniterong Board
Tne
Raat
Fheir Hotel Rankin
Mississiaud
Mi Eet
Truman
Ag Ih
Yenilions Board
Pla
United States
Munitions Board
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Lida
Soviet Diplomats Threaten Invasions Across Iran And Europe
A Washington column argues that Soviet diplomats have issued naked threats of aggression to Iran and to European states. The piece links these menaces to upheavals from Tehran to Prague, noting predictions of forceful occupations and rising tensions in Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Rumors of Soviet Pressure and Western War Fears
Joseph Alsop discusses Soviet intimidation and plans to invade Scandinavia and Iran, noting Denmark and Norway skepticism about real invasion, while noting a tense global climate. Congress debates ERP funding and manpower as the era of brinkmanship continues amid uncertain Soviet intentions.
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Sadchikov
Iran
Red Army
Denmark
Norway
Moscow
Scandinavia
Sadohikov
Sadehikov
Congress
E.R.P
Potutlal
United States of America
Political realignment eyed as voters seek middle path
In a year of political disruption voters shun Wallace and McKinley era echoes. A realignment may forge a conservative and a progressive party, with Stassen seen as a bridge to the American tradition. Polls show no clear policy split between major parties, fueling calls for a clarifying, center to forward course.
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Sipon
Mr. Wallace
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Stassen
Democratic Party
Azar
Republican Party
Devocrats
Wallace
United States
Polis
Rolley
Slassen
Ucen Sowmillans
Washington
New York
Teres
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