30 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1948
Page
1
On Main avenue in Gastonia residents weigh the new fashion trend. Men oppose while many women favor it as they discuss appearances, skirts, and accessorizing. Notable local figures including Pat McSwain and Lorene Henderson share mixed views on style impact.
In Gaston county a landslide vote of about 4 to 1 ends beer and wine sales, with 60 days to shutter shops. The outcome, feared by sellers, prompts plans for court challenges and a possible state supreme court review. Major turnout exceeded 20 100 votes.
Lyndon Johnson holds a 693 vote lead over Coke Stevenson in a photo finish Democratic runoff for the U.S. Senate in Dallas Texas. The result reflects a razor close contest with electoral implications for the state and party.
A Gazette Want Ad promotion from Gastonia touts a middleman service for buyers and sellers. The agent offers access to thousands of supplies and pledges fast, dependable, and inexpensive delivery for orders ranging from beans to brace. Contact via phone 3130.
Acting on orders from the County Board of Health Gaston County school authorities postponed the opening of schools until Sept 15 one week after the Sept 8 date set earlier. The polio epidemic prompted the delay and all county schools are affected.
A small Lincoln County church with about 30 members celebrated its 100th anniversary yesterday drawing hundreds to Machpelah Presbyterian Church grounds. Distinguished visitors included U S Senator Richard B Russell and his brothers, descendants of Captain Alexander Brevard, plus local clergy and longtime church contributors. Two services were held, followed by a large picnic lunch beneath the trees surrounding the parking area.
Gastonia police reported no arrests Sunday, a first in months, while Saturday saw 26 intoxicated individuals jailed to sober up. Police Chief Carl Elliott said he was amazed by the staff’s zero arrests Sunday amid a dry voting weekend for beer wine.
In Greensboro on August 30 Henry Wallace faced a hostile crowd estimated over 1,000. Officers intervened as rotten eggs and tomatoes shattered his entrance and boos drowned his attempts to speak. A Black individual was seen tossing eggs amid the demonstrations.
Progressive party nominee Henry Wallace was pelted with eggs and tomatoes while addressing about 2500 on Burlington Main Street. Police escorted him to his car as boos rang out, and he left for Greensboro after the disruptive incident.
Hurricane warnings stretched from Wilmington to Cape Hatteras as a violent tropical storm, with winds up to 125 miles per hour, moved toward the mainland. Forecaster Grady Norton noted a possible turn northward, which could push the center toward the Virginia capes.
Sheriff Efird cites a county jail case where a drunken prisoner writhed on the floor after a drug fueled episode. The sheriff fetched a doctor and procured a prescription from a druggist, illustrating a pattern where one third of drunks are drug intoxicated rather than alcohol impaired.
Registration for selective service began in Gaston County at Memorial Hall Gastonia Belmont River Valley Che Brolet Mt Holly and Cherryville plant sites with over 50 born in 1922 after August 30 already registered. Tomorrow and Wednesday those born in 1923 will register at four offices as volunteers sought for Memorial Hall duties.
Presidential nominee Henry A. Wallace of the Progressive Party will tour Piedmont and Western North Carolina tomorrow but will not stop in Gastonia. The schedule change routes him via Newton with stops in Denver and Triangle, Lincoln County, and a speech in Hickory and in Charlotte at noon Tuesday. Gastonians are told to expect a speech at the Mecklenburg County courthouse. Mrs. Marie Cravner of Gastonia named as one of 14 Progressive electors.
Henry A. Wallace pushed his North Carolina stop forward amid a mixed reception of boos and cheers. He concluded the day at a wealthy Black resident’s home after his speech was interrupted by egg throwing and protests.
Aloysius comments on the heat and dry spell as the county endures a 102 degree day. He notes showers forecast for tonight and cooler conditions tomorrow while lamenting the impact on beer and morale, ending with a hopeful forecast of relief.
A brief weather item summarizes yesterday’s high and noon readings with a July August date typo, reporting a high near 7.63 for the day, a low around 5.04, and an excess of 2.59 inches in the total precipitation.
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