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21 Dec 1955

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The Gastonia Gazette in Gastonia, North Carolina

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The Gastonia Gazette

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Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

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Dec 21, 1955

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The Whaler Obis Crew Buys Rum on a Voyage

Captain Naish confronts Wilson and Finnie over a midnight grog scheme on the Obis. Alfy the cabin boy taunts the crew with a demijohn while men deny debts and Naish demands the chit showing who financed the liquor. He warns of future legal action and logs the incident in the ship’s record.

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Obis Jered Naish Alfy Naish Finnie Blageen Mr. Wilson Mr. Francis Gastonia Bothwick
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Silent voyage talk on trouble aboard ship ends in vow

In solemn exchange Naish and Captain discuss discipline and obedience aboard a vessel. Wilson and Finnie hear threats of iron restraints while a brewing liquor method and improvised fermenting setup are described. The dialogue hints at a strained voyage with warnings, tests of loyalty, and plans for future action.

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Plane crashes as deputies escape injury in field

A sheriff's department CAP plane aiding a search for two escaped prisoners crashed in an open field near Alexis. Pilot Bill Hayes and observer Deputy Hedgepath escaped unhurt as the plane tumbled after hitting rough terrain. The two short termers, Ted Meadows and Lee St. Clair Jr., were recaptured later the same day.

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Sheriff's Department Alexis Bill Hayes Hayes Purvey Hedgepath Lucia Highway Catawba River Ted Meadows Taylorsville Lee St. Clair Jr Alexander County
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