Mayflower Second Voyage Reflects Refugee Arrival
The S S Marine Flasher carries 900 displaced people from many nations seeking freedom. President Truman urged swift admission under immigration laws, with about 2000 monthly arrivals. Private groups like the National Refugee Service help housing and integration while protecting American workers.
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America
S. S. Marine
Truman
National Refugee Service
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Europe
Immigrant Welcome Echoes Through Liberty Memorial
The piece salutes newcomers and ties their arrival to American resilience and heritage. It recalls the Statue of Liberty inscription and Plymouth Rock as symbols of the nation welcoming the tempest tossed. It emphasizes progress, national pride, and the enduring American Dream for new citizens.
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America
Plymouth Rock
Two Masses Announced for Local Catholics at St Johns
St Johns Catholic Church announces two Sunday Masses at 7 and 9 oclock with confessions before each service and on Saturday evening. Jay William Sanders will direct the music at the first Mass while Mrs Ameal Rabil will lead the choir at the second.
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St John's Catholic Church
Jay William Sanders
Ameal Rabil
Weldon
Ben Stadler
Jack Stadler
Peter M. Denges
Hen Doirg Part In Food Relief
Mrs. W. J. Hasty of this city found one egg with three yolks while breaking eggs for breakfast last Saturday. The hen that laid the egg is owned by Mrs. John T. Archer of Jackson, sister of Mrs. Hasty. Mrs. Margarete Hux and her family are spending time in Florida.
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W. J. Hasty
John T. Archer
Jackson
Hasty
Margarete Hux
Hawkins
Florida
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Halifax
Noke Rapids, North Carolina
Arroll Wilson
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Mrs. R. C. Albright
Greensboro
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A. C. Lutz
High Point, N. C
Lindale Dairy
Merchants Association
Peterglaze
Ameritex Chinsette
Ameries
Ted
Esse Baya
Peggy
Ann
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