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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1947

Page

11

Kenneth Royall Named Secretary of War in 1940s Plan

Kenneth Royall was appointed Secretary of War succeeding Judge Robert S. Patterson. The Senate confirmed the move unanimously. If the unification bill passes, Royall will serve as Secretary of War without cabinet rank, replaced by a Secretary of National Defense later.

Kenneth Royall Robert S. Patterson Senate Washington Kennall Goldsboro Senate Armed Services Committee C. Roy White House Royall Robert P Patterson Congress Patterson War Department Anor

Cabinet reshuffle and military posts under unification plan

The report notes Forrestal to become Secretary of the Navy in the new cabinet once the unification bill passes. Sullivan becomes Navy undersecretary and Symington would head the new independent air forces department. Washington hints Hoyall may seek the governorship next year.

Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal Navy the Navy John L. Sullivan Ale’ W. Stuart Symington Independent Air Forces Department Washington Hoyall

North Carolina Tops Nation in Overseas Relief Effort

North Carolina leads the nation in total relief goods and per capita giving. About 17 pounds of clothing and other materials from Littleton arrived at the Church World Service Center in New Windsor, Maryland, collected for a statewide drive earlier this spring and sent by Rev. F. H. Measomer. The items are being sorted for shipment overseas, with 14 2 pounds of relief materials already dispatched through July.

Littleton Church World Service Center New Windsor North Carolina F. H. Measomer Church World Seryle Center

DDT Use Guidance Issued By State College Extension

State College Extension releases Revised Extension No 301 titled DDT and Suggestions for Its Use. Prepared by James T. Conner Jn extension entomologist, the bulletin offers insect control guidance for farmers and housewives, including treatment plans, don ts, plant and health effects, and mixing strength options. Copies are available from the agricultural editor at State College Station Raleigh.

State College Extension James T. Conner State College State College Station Raleigh

Public Hearings Set On Natural Resources Board Agenda

The board will hold public hearings Monday morning to discuss natural resources under its supervision. Etheridge said to expect reports from division ads and committee chairs and meetings of division committees. An official inspection of the former naval base at Morehead City, to house UNC research units, is planned.

Etheridge Morehead City University of North Carolina

Bonner Names Mrs Staples Belcross Postmaster

Washington Representative Bonner named Mrs Stella B Staples acting postmaster at Belcross succeeding Mrs Mary F Holloman who resigned. The appointment comes as a routine transition in local postal leadership with Staples to oversee Belcross operations.

Bonner Mrs. Staples Belcross Washington Stella B. Staples Mary F. Holloman

Parole Hearing Consider Stanley Beale in July Session

State Parole Commission reviews Stanley Beale of Halifax County for parole. Beale was sentenced in August 1945 to 1215 years for carnal knowledge.

Beale State Paroles Commission Stanley Beale Halfax County

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