Babe Ruth Dies After Long Illness At 53
The baseball legend Babe Ruth died at 7 01 p m EST at Memorial Hospital Center for Cancer and Allied Diseases after a two year illness from throat cancer. President Truman led tributes as millions mourned the home run king and a mass was planned for St Patrick's Cathedral.
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Harry D White Dies Former Treasury Official at 56
Harry Dexter White, 56, former assistant secretary of the treasury, died here yesterday after a heart attack.
Monty Woolley Chronology and Key Roles Highlighted
The article notes Edgar Montillion Woolley born August 17 1888 in a New York hotel owned by his father. It cites early connections with Lillian Russell Sarah Bernhardt and Victor Herbert, his Yale English instructor career, a World War I lieutenant role, and directing works like Fifty Million Frenchmen. It highlights his major success The Man Who Came to Dinner and a beard valued at eight thousand dollars.
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Dollar Day Free Rides In Gastonia For Thursday
Gastonia merchants announce Dollar Day with free rides on all Gastonia Transit lines during 9:20 to 10:40 a m. No tickets needed as shoppers visit 22 participating establishments. This Berlin front reports growing shortages in the Russian zone and a buyers’ strike in Hof Bavaria amid food limits.
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Babe Ruth Began Big League Career in Fayetteville NC
Fayetteville recalls Babe Ruth then 18 leaving St. Mary's Orphanage in Baltimore to try for the Baltimore Orioles. Local memories say his first homer at the Sand Hills ballpark cleared the track and landed in a corn field. Orioles owner Jack Dunn predicted the young star would not escape him.
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Memorial Services for Babe Ruth Tonight
Major radio networks plan nationwide memorial programs in Ruth tribute tonight. Mutual broadcasts 7 to 7:30 p m EST NBC 8 to 8:30 p m EST ABC 8:30 to 9 p m EST with countrywide airings from New York to mark the baseball legend's death.
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North Carolina Begins Selective Service Registration
Governor Cherry issues proclamation setting August 30 as start date for 18 to 26 year olds in NC to register with draft boards. Estimated 295000 Tar Heels will register with specific dates by birth year and rules for those in armed forces or reserves.
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Thurmond Denies Influence on State Democrats for States’ Rights Candidacy
Governor Thurmond in Columbia denies trying to sway the State Democratic party in support of his States Rights Democratic presidential bid. He says he has not pressured party leaders and remains focused on his campaign.
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Babe Ruth remembered at St Mary's School
About 50 sleepy eyed boys at St Marys Industrial School gathered for a mass in memory of Babe Ruth who died last night. Brother Charles said Ruth once sat on these benches and three brothers recalled his days at the school. Ruth was confirmed in the chapel by Cardinal Gibbons.
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Red Progress In Colleges To Be Probed
The New York Star reports the House Committee on Un American Activities will investigate education and media in two wide ranging probes this fall and winter. Professors from eastern universities and magazine staff members are to be subpoenaed. potential calls include Einstein though not as a subpoenaed witness.
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KARYAE ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AT ANNUAL CONVENTION
The 25th annual Adel phots Arahoviton Karyae convention in Karyae Park drew 500 Greek Americans and Greek Canadians. Chris Leventis of Columbia was re elected president for another year. New officers include Andrew Papastavridis of Charlotte as vice president Andrew Trakas of Gastonia as treasurer and Paras K. Meiitanis of Spartanburg as secretary. The two year board of directors includes Peter Leventis Sr. of Charleston.
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No Place On Ballot Alabama Seems Lost To Truman
President Truman faces a tough battle in Alabama where labor and supporters plan to field 11 pro Truman electors as opposition to a pledge to vote for Thurmond. Senate Democrat Sparkman doubts any path exists without a special session to add Truman backers on the ticket. Alabama AG weighs the issue as a Montgomery meeting plans a duplicate slate on August 28 in Birmingham.
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Secret hearing testimony sparks clash over oath breach
The House Un American Activities Committee faces internal strife after Alger Hiss testified in a closed session and morning papers publish details. A member vows to seek a leak investigation, naming officials present, while others deny sharing information as the panel plans a Hiss Chambers face-to-face hearing next week.
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Lions Club and VFW meet at Armington Hotel and Memorial Hall
Tonight at 7 p m the Lions Club gathers at Armington Hotel and at 7 30 p m the Veterans of Foreign Wars meet at Memorial Hall Wednesday at 12 30 p m Civitan Club convenes at Armington Hotel
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Sky Giant in Berlin Delivers Flour To Blockaded City
An American C-74 Globemaster landed in Berlin delivering 25 tons of flour today to the blockaded city.
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Barber Price Hike Sparks City Quips in Chicago
In Chicago barbers announce a haircut price rise to 1.25 dollars as Aloysius jokes about clip joints and a Saturday surcharge of 135 dollars. He warns he may turn long haired if prices reach Gastonia, while forecasts call for partly cloudy weather with showers tonight and warmer temperatures Wednesday.
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