National Guard Exempts Draft Eligibles. Recruiters Ready
Gastonia National Guard unit Captain Henry C. Jenkins announces draft exemption for men who join the Guard under a ruling from Adjutant General J. Van B. Metts. Full time recruiters will sign up prospects at the Armory. 95 more enlistments can fill the 188-person roster as 93 currently listed. A telegram notes 17 and 18 year olds may enlist with registration required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Jenkins
Gastonia National
Jenkins
Gastonia
J. van B. Metts
Congress
Local Temperature and Rainfall Update
Yesterday's high exceeded 90 degrees with a low of 71. Noon reading today shows rainfall to date at 0.36 inches. June rainfall quota 4.22 inches, deficiency 3.36 inches.
Robeson Attacks Truman and Congress at Raleigh Rally
Paul Robeson denounced President Truman and the Republican controlled Congress at a Memorial auditorium rally in Raleigh. He urged action on civil rights and told the crowd not to expect help from Truman while criticizing Congress for inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Truman
Paul Robeson
Memorial Auditorium
Progressive Party
Robeson
Washington
Congress
Western Allies Reject Russian Berlin Currency Reform
Three western powers ruled out Moscow's currency order for all Berlin and set their own Deutsche mark for the western sectors. Banks and businesses except essential shops closed, debts halted, as Berlin becomes a two currency city amid Cold War tensions. The Berlin Magistrat declined to accept the Russian measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Socialist Unity Party
Soviet Zone
Rotary Club meets at Armiton Hotel and Rankin Lake outing
An activity calendar item lists a Thursday 12 30 p m Rotary Club meeting at the Armiton Hotel and a 7 p m First Presbyterian Church Men s Club outing for ladies at Rankin Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armington Hotel
First Presbyterian Church
Rankin Lake
Munitions Ship Blasted as Tel Aviv Faces Fierce Strife
Israeli mortar fire hit a ship beached by Irgun rebels in Tel Aviv, sparking a four hour battle that sent thousands fleeing the waterfront. The LST carried 600 tons of munitions in breach of a UN truce ban. Explosions and smoky skies followed as Irgun and Israeli forces withdrew amid unclear terms of a possible deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel Aviv
Irgun
Zvai Leumi
Israel
LST
United Nations
Haganah
Carolinas back Taft on first convention ballot
South Carolina pledges its six votes for Taft on the first ballot at the Republican National Convention. North Carolina support tilts toward Dewey with about 15 votes, while Taft and allies gain late momentum in Georgia as floor contests unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
South Carolina
Taft
Ohio
North Carolina
Thomas Dewey
Joe Martin
Harold Stassen
Senator Vandenberg
Hoover Seeks Hard Line on Communism at GOP Convention
At the Philadelphia GOP gathering Herbert Hoover urged a united front against Soviet tyranny and warned against overburdening the economy with foreign aid. Speaker Martin defended Congress as the bulwark against perceived police state methods while praising Capitol Hill advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Martin
Hoover
House of Representatives
Congress
Truman
Massachusetts
Capitol Hill
Stalin
Kremlin
Hitler
Dewey Backed by Driscoll as Vandenberg Bid Appears Late
Gov Alfred E Driscoll joins Dewey camp boosting his presidential bid while Vandenberg supporters deem the move too late. Taft Stassen push a Stop Dewey strategy as Dewey leads 374 407 in AP survey with 548 needed. Convention quiet amid hotel talks and shifting allegiances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey
New York
Driscoll
Dewey
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Coalismi
Thy
Arthur A. Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Michigan
Dwight Green
Illinois
Taft
Associated Press
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Stassen
Kim Sigler
Earl Warren
California
Sigler
Warren
Presbyterians Plan Summer Conference 1948 Opening
Thousands of Presbyterians are expected to attend the summer conference at Montreat starting tonight and running through August 29. Dr. J. Rupert McGregor, president of the Mountain Retreat Association, says the theme for this year is Christian Education Confronts the World Community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreat
J. Rupert McGregor
Mountain Retreat Association
Government Plea Ends Mine Court Order
Justice T A Goldsborough discharged his April 21 court ban on United Mine Workers leaving jobs after the Justice Department motion. He noted yesterday’s ruling upheld John L Lewis’s plan to pay retired miners a $100 monthly pension, making the former strike restraint effectively moot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
United Mine Workers
Justice Department
H. Graham Morison
John L. Lewis
Goldsborough
Lewis
UMT
Matthew F. McGuire
Scott Appeals To Jobholders In Governor Race
Kerr Scott vowed to shield state workers from political pressure and secure regular pay under legislative limits. He accused opponent Johnson of road promises and secret covenants while labor backed Mayne Albright in the first primary. Major L. P. McLendon to address a Roxboro rally tonight with statewide radio broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Kerr Scott
Scott
Johnson
Mayne Albright
L. P. McLendon
Greensboro
Roxboro
McLendon
Ten Arrested in ABC Raid in Charlotte County
Ten persons were arrested in northern Mecklenburg County liquor raids yesterday for ABC violations. All posted bond and are scheduled to appear in county recorder's court next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
County Recorder’s Court
Today’s Birthday The Duke of Windsor King Edward VIII
AP News notes the birth of the Duke of Windsor born June 23 1894 in the era of Queen Victoria. He reigned as England’s king from January 20 to December 11 1936 and abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. His early life included riding bans and wartime duty restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke OF Windsor
Edward VIII
England
Wallis Warfield
Spencer Simpson
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Also Mentioned on This Page
Esa
Aiden
Jersey
Connecticut
Raymond E. Baldwin
Conn
National Guard
N. C. Adjutant General
Raeeneeeneeeseneeeennananannee
Uncle Bud
Bill Baldwin
Assgns. Laptre
Wolval Nes Hoves
Lynn Heinzerling
Jerusalem
William Spotted Crow
Pinegrove
8. D
Chicago
Carolinas
Georgia
Credentials Committee
Tucker
National Committee
Mississippi
Vandy
Dwight H. Green
America
Arthur Vandenberg
Presbyterians Plan
State Workers of
AP News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!