Channel tunnel plan gains favor with British panel
A British government committee backs a Channel tunnel from Dover to Calais as feasible costing about 15 million dollars and eight years of work. The project faces fears of invasion from die hards, but proponents argue water ingress could be blocked. The French government supports it and completion would shield Britain from blockade.
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English Channel
England
France
British Isles
Dover
Calais
Channel
Oughest
Gland
Unified State Police Linkage Aims to Curb Crime
Pennsylvania builds a statewide telegraph typewriter network linking towns and four centers to instantly share crime data. The system aims to coordinate law enforcement across states and replicate England’s crime suppression efficiency.
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England
America
United States
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Stainless steel may spark rustproof progress in industry
Rust, a major enemy of progress, has driven vast research in iron and steel protection. Stainless steel, alloyed with other metals, promises rust resistance and lasting shine, with automakers already using it for bright parts and exploring full body and chassis production.
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Iron and
Boone High School Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered
Dr. O J Chandler preached the baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist Church for Boone High School graduates. A large congregation heard a message urging the pursuit of real valuable things in life and voiced strong approval of the address.
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Boone High School
O. J. Chandler
Methodist Church
Watauga Farms Being Prepared for Large Crops
Watauga County farmers boost crops amid drought relief and new partnerships. The Watauga Livestock Association organizes farm programs and a January institute educated nearly 1,000 farmers on crops, poultry, and livestock care. Large potato plantings, cabbage prospects for Blue Ridge Canning Company, and Burley tobacco expansion shape a diversified, rising agricultural outlook with plans to boost cattle and sheep herds.
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Burley Tobacco
Boone
Watauga
Gardner
Watauga Livestock Association
State Teachers College
Division of Markets
L. H. Hollar and Son
Mack
Blue Ridge Canning Company
Abingdon
The
Livestock Association
Virginia
Arlie W. Brown
Brown
Smith Hagaman
Hagaman
Liv
Local Talent to Perform in Friday Musical
The Worth While Club sponsors a Friday evening performance at the Demonstration School building featuring James Moore assisted by Ruth Coffey and Kemmel Porter. Moore, recently studied in New York and Washington, directs music for an evangelistic meeting in Statesville and plans recitals along his route. Coffey, a regional standout and former college music director, and Porter, a local violinist and teacher, have gained radio exposure from WBT, Charlotte. The trio promises an evening of rare musical entertainment with strong local interest.
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Worth While Club
James Moore
Ruth Coffey
Kemmel Porter
Moore
New York City
Washington, D. C
Morris
First Baptist Church of
Statesville
Washington
Jim
Boone
Miss Coffey
Porter
WBT
Charlotte
Debate Triumphs By Appalachian Female Team
Appalachian State Teachers College female team defeats Virginia Intermont 2 to 1 in a disarmament debate. Bristol bankers host farmers and rivals from East Tennessee and Western North Carolina with Dr Morgan of the University of Tennessee as keynote. Dr Al Allen to deliver May 16 commencement address marking four year status.
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J. M. Downum
College
Appalachian State Teachers College
Virginia Intermont
Bristol
Virginia
Appalachian Young Ladies
Bristol Bankers
East Tennessee
North Carolina
Dr. Morgan
University of Tennessee
United States Farm Board
B. B. Dougherty
Appalachian College
Appalachian State College
al Allen
Long Bridge on Boone Trail Near Completion
A 290 foot concrete and steel bridge on Route 60 between Miller's Creek and Deep Gap rapidly nears opening. Costing over 50 000 dollars the structure features a 150 by 150 foot center span, heavy abutments, and protective wire rails with traffic detours in place while work finishes. Route 175 between Blowing Rock and Linville will open to a traffic lane though not fully completed and the road is gravel treated.
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North Carolina Highway Commission
Miller’s Creek
Deep Gap
C. S. Currier
Winston-Salem Journal
North Wilkesboro
Jefferson
Boone
Carol
Currier
Bey Fiver
Blowing Rock
Linville
Dr A T Allen To Deliver Address At College Close
State Superintendent A T Allen will be commencement speaker at Appalachian State Teachers College on Friday May 16. He will address the first class to receive degrees from the college as Bachelor of Science.
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Harry Benjamin
New York
Casimir Funk
Benjamin Harrow
College of the City of New York
A. T. Allen
College Close
Appalachian State Teachers College
Dr. Allen
Young Women’s Christian Association
Johnson
Little Six
Furman University
Lenoir-Rhyne
Campbell
Boston University
Wake Forest
High Point
Virginia Intermont
Elon
State
Guilford
North Carolina Forensic Association
Mrs Manley Greene Buried on Sunday
Mrs Eliza Greene 72 wife of Manley Greene died at home on Zionville R F D Friday afternoon after pneumonia began Thursday morning. She was a Baptist Church member famed for hospitality and devotion. Funeral was Sunday at Meat Camp Baptist Church. Survived by husband, son D L Greene, daughter Mrs W E Setzer, and grandchildren.
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Eliza Greene
Manley Greene
Zionville R. F. D
Greene
Joni Brown
Meat Camp
Baptist Church
Meat Camp Baptist Church
R. C. Eggers
L. A. Wilson
E. C. Hodges
Smith Hagaman Buys Fine Silverstone Farm
County Superintendent Smith Hagaman has closed a deal to own Hayes old farm in the Silverstone neighborhood. He bought the 148 acre property from K. M. Clement for 15000 dollars, including growing crops. Hagaman retains John Eggers as superintendent and will focus on the live stock industry.
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Smith Hagaman
Hayes Old
Silverstone
K. M. Clement
Hagaman
John Eggers
Appalachia Beats Catawba College in Lopsided 7 1 Victory
The Appalachian State College baseball team defeated Catawba College 7 to 1 on College Field. Carrison allowed four hits in a sturdy complete game while Appalachian racked up ten hits and strong defense. A clutch eighth inning double play ended a Catawba threat.
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Appalachian State College
Catawba College
College Field
Carrison
Jones
Mostella
Rhe Catawba
Catawba—Miller and Kesler
Appalachian—Garrison and Canipe
Gorey and Holshouser
Cabbage crop in Eastern North Carolina moves in bulk
Eastern North Carolina growers report bulk movement of cabbage with Carteret County leading the shipments. Demand appears strong and prices remain fair as the season progresses.
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Carolina
Carteret County
Blowing Rock School Concludes Year with Honors
The Blowing Rock School seventh grade closed with exercises on April 3 under Miss Hattie Greer, Ira T. Johnston gave a lit erary address, and eight graduates received certificates for the high average. The senior class followed with a unique funeral program directed by Grady E Tester and Mrs Grady Tester. President William A Jenkins of Davenport College spoke on real manhood. Diplomas were awarded by Principal C Nye. The class includes Glenn Coffey Hazel Blalock Paul Foster Lois Klutz Ruby Richards Margaret Sudderth Helen Rite Mary Robbins Ruby Tolbert.
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Blowing Rock
Hattie Greer
Ira T. Johnston
Jefferson
N. C
Smith Hagaman
Grady E. Tester
William A. Jenkins
Davenport College
Lenoir
Pr. C. Nye
Glenn Coffey
Hazel Blalock
Paul Foster
Lois Klutz
Ruby Richards
Margaret Sudderth
Helen Rite Mary Robbins
Ruby Tolbert Thie
Tom Thumb Golf Opens with Notable Pro Match
Several hundred people visited the Tom Thumb Golf Course for its opening last Saturday evening. Mayor R. S. Swift and J. A. Sproles, president of the Boone Socialis Club, faced off in the first round with Sproles winning by a small margin. The course opened to the public and many couples stayed late enjoying the new sport.
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Tom Thumb
T. Hill Farthing
R. S. Swift
J. A. Sproles
Boone Socialis Club
New Hampshire Fire Leaves 260 Homes Lost in Nashua
The $4 000 000 blaze in Nashua, New Hampshire, destroyed 260 homes and left 1 500 homeless with 600 jobless. Salvation Army Y M C A and Y W C A aided evacuees as city departments coordinated relief in the Crown Mill area where a 40 mile per hour wind fanned the flames over a three mile stretch.
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Nashua
N. H
Salvation Army
Y. M
Granite State
New Hampshire
Crown Mill
Southern Clock Returns to Georgia After 67 Years
An old clock taken by Yankee sailors during the Civil War is sent back to its Georgia plantation home aboard the City of Montgomery. The Grand Army of the Republic of Attleboro and Edmond H. Gingras arranged the restitution to Captain H. P. King, U S A, descendant of Thomas B. King of St Simons Island.
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Boston
Mass
Georgia
Montgomery
Grand Army of the Republic of Attleboro
Edmond H. Gingras
H. P. King
Thomas B
Parker Defeat Reported on Supreme Court Nomination
Information at presstime indicates John J. Parker of North Carolina was defeated for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by the Senate 39 to 41. Results came by telephone around 11:30 Wednesday, with balloting details yet to be confirmed.
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John J. Parker
North Carolina
Supreme Court
United States Senate
E. S
Tax collections far ahead of delinquents in Wa tauga County
Sheriff L. M. Farthing reports record spring tax payments in Wa tauga County since 1924. April receipts exceed $17 000 and May payments come in rapidly. weekly totals may reach $10 000. Delinquent notices are postponed to June 1 as delinquency drops, with farmers largely driving strong collections due to good fall prices.
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L. M. Farthing
Watauga County
Democrat
Farthing
Sheriff Farthing
Tennessee Cops Clamp Down on Watauga Truck Trade
East Tennessee authorities halted about fifteen trucks from Watauga County entering Johnson County with lumber and goods. Drivers faced orders to buy Tennessee plates or be arrested for illegal operation as contemporary NC vs TN licensing conflicts stoke cross border friction.
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East Tennessee
Watauga County
North Carolina
Watauga
Johnson County
Tennessee
Mountain City
Boone
Bristol
Johnson City
Tarheelia
Commonwealth
Six year old killed in Lenoir auto crash
Little I B Stine Jr. died when the family car overturned near Lenoir on Sunday April 27 injuring Mrs Stine and another child. Funeral services were held from the home with Rev. Tucker leading. Burial followed in Lenoir cemetery. Mrs Stine, formerly Texie Isenhour, was a former Appalachian teacher college student.
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Little I. B. Stine Jr
I. B. Stine
Lenoir
Stine
Texie Isenhour
Appalachian State Teachers College
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Frank P. Stockbridge
DR. Chandler
Musical
Boone Trail
Appalachia
Southern
Dixie
Parker
Eriff Farthing
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