State furniture group names officers amid regional unity push
The Southern Furniture Manufacturers Assn division elevates Stephen A. White of Mebane as president with John K. Adams of Martinsville and Robert L. Connelly of Drexel as vice presidents and F. C. Fawcett of High Point as secretary treasurer, stressing regional resource use. Norfolk sheriff power debate ends with attorney general ruling that sheriff appoints the force while the Board of Supervisors controls pay.
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Stephen A. White
Mebane
N. C
Presi
John K. Adams
Martinsville
Robert L. Connelly
Drexel
High Point
University President Speaks to Regional Internationl Club
Dr Paul A Douglass president of University addressed a group in Harrisonburg noting regional representation from several colleges at the South Atlantic International Club meeting.
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Harrisonburg
Paul A. Douglass
University
Oricans
Dixmude Sails Today With Aid for Europe
The French aircraft carrier Dixmude set sail from Norfolk with 48 planes on deck as part of a billion dollar Western Europe aid program. Capt Louis Felix Mornu said the ship would unload at Bizerte then head to Toulon for a brief stay before returning for more aircraft.
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Norfolk
Dixmude
Europe
U. S. Navy
Norfolk Naval Base
Louis Felix Mornu
Ree Deak Te
Bizerte
North Africa
Toulon
France
Mornu
Contract Awarded to Wester Burnette for Norfolk Clearing
The Army Engineers district awarded a $563,062 contract to Wester Burnette Construction Company of Dennison Texas to clear 8,494 acres in Norfolk. The low bid was by Duke Merritt of Fayette.
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Norfolk
Army Engineers District Office
Wester Burnette Construction Company
Dennison
Tex
Duke Merritt
Fayette
Dam project land clearing details and timber figures
The Buggs Island dam flood control project includes land clearing by a contractor who failed to meet a bid. The work covers 595,000 board feet of pine 135,000 board feet of mixed hardwood and 325 cords of pulpwood with 450 calendar days to complete. Clearing will likely start in about two weeks.
League Decries States Rights Slogan in Virginia
The Virginia Commonwealth League denounces the use of the states rights slogan to hinder progress in the South and urges Democrats to push the civil rights program. Chairman James P. Hart Jr. criticized the Virginia Legislature for resisting transportation segregation repeal and a poll tax repeal referendum, writing to Senate Majority Leader Lucas.
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Roanoke
Virginia Commonwealth League
States Rights
South
League
James P. Hart
U. S. Senate
Lucas
Ill
Virginia
Hart
Lynchburg
Power Company and Union Reach New Contract in Virginia
Virginia Electric and Power Company and the AFL union representing 2575 production and maintenance workers reached a four percent wage agreement. The raise equates to about 5 12 cents per hour on average across Virginia North Carolina and West Virginia. The contract takes effect soon and was settled without outside mediation as stated by M C Smith and H M Ware.
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Richmond
Virginia Electric and Power Company
AFL
Virginia
North Carolina
West Virginia
M. C. Smith
H. M. Ware
Vepco System Council
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Long-Lived American Trees Beyond Sequoias and Redwoods
The article notes that oak species and junipers can reach advanced ages. It adds that sugar maples and Douglas firs are also long lived, contributing to a list of sturdy, enduring American trees.
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L BR. D. A
Augusta Course Slows Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Babe Didrikson Zaharias led by five strokes midway through the Tit eholders Tournament at Augusta Country Club before the long 6 619 yard layout slowed her. Her 78 yesterday, on a par 72 course, threatens her chances despite strong play.
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Augusta
Augusta Country Club
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Unknowns Leads At Jacksonville Open
The $10,000 Jacksonville Open opened with Leland Gibson of Kansas City and Al Besselink of Detroit sharing first place at three under par 69. Sam Snead shot 72 with poor accuracy but good putting, while Cary Middlecoff of Ormond Beach and four others were one stroke back.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Leland Gibson
Kansas City
al Besselink
Detroit
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Cary Middlecoff
Ormond Beach
Broadway Column on Joe Burstyns Foreign Film Trends
Broadway sponsor Joe Burstyn of Mayer Burstyn discusses censor trouble with The Bicycle Thief and his strategy of adapting to trends in foreign film. He notes the rise of European works like The Eternal Mask Open City and Ballerina shaping American cinema while his foreign slate grew from 1800 to about 100000 dollars per film.
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New York
Joe Burstyn
Mayer Burstyn
Burstyn
Times Square
Hollywood Pictures
Eric Johnston
Hollywood
First telecast of Republican convention in Philadelphia June
The article notes the first TV broadcast of a political convention, the Republican event in Philadelphia, occurring in June. It highlights the historic media milestone and the centering of television coverage for party proceedings.
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Asee
Philadelphia
Market Quotation Summary from Cattle and Hogs Report
Market quotations show cattle and hog prices mixed from Baltimore to regional points. Slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower, cows 50-100 cents lower, bulls steady to 60 cents lower, stock cattle unchanged. calves slow with good vealers 24-29 dollars, common 19-24. Hog prices largely lower for under 180 pounds, larger weights mixed to higher. sows steady to higher. Sheep and lambs near last week with odd high lambs around 27.50 and 25 dollars for other lots.
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Baltimore
Good & Choice
Indiana
New York Stocks Drift On Slight Market Gains
The New York stock market moved in a narrow, calm trading range with prices rising modestly for General Motors Chrysler Studebaker Schenley Zenith Radio Phelps Dodge DuPont N Y Central Pennsylvania R A Missouri Pacific preferred and Johns-Manville. Several issues edged lower including J I Case United Aircraft Radio Corp Consolidated Natural Gas American Cyanamid Dow Chemical Bose Electric Santa Fe Chesapeake Ohio and Warner.
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New York
General Motors
Chrysler
Studebaker
Schenley
Zenith Radio
Phelps Dodge
DuPont
N. Y
American Cyanamid
Dow Chemical
Bosse Electric
Santa Fe
Chespeake & Ohio
Nage Pacific
American Airlines
Warner ‘08
Agricultural wage notes on poultry and live birds pricing
Agriculture Department lists prices for poultry products and dressed poultry plants. Entries include various grades and sizes of turkeys guineas hens and broilers with per pound and per bird rates alongside processing and live bird trade terms.
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Rock & Cross
Position Open Civic Service Examinations Announced
Civic service examinations were announced today for a Wildlife Management Biologist and a Fishery specialist. Officials urged qualified applicants to apply through the appropriate civil service offices and submit required credentials by the stated deadline.
March sales directory listing estates and farm items
A series of March sales notices across Frederick and nearby counties. Listings include Mrs Jesse Link Shepherdstown auction of farm implements and household goods. A B Cos en Estate near Reynolds Store with livestock machinery and house. J Fred Larrick Real Estate parcels at Frederick Court House. Wm C Miller Estate in front of Frederick May Court House. J T Jenkins Real Estate near Frederick County Court House. Bryarly School Albin sale of farm machinery and used furniture. Geo Helsley Farm Grimes Va community sale. J Pred Larrick Special Commissioner Real Estate near Stephensson.
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Jesse Link
Shepherdstown -Hallyown Rd
Avilla
B. Crosen
Reynolds
Jos
T. Jenkins
Frederick County Court House
Bryarly School
Albin
Geo. Helsley
Grimes
J. Pred Larrick
Frederick Court House
Stephensson
Local Markets Notice From The Star
Local markets recap notes daily updates on price trends and commodities with caveat that typographical errors may exist in the listing and the Star does not assume responsibility.
Mixed grain prices open on Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago grains show mixed trends at the open with wheat weaker overall. Opening quotes include Wheat March 2.29, May 2.20. Corn May 1.32, July 1.32, Sep 1.28, Dec 1.20. Rye July 1.36.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Jly
Aia
Bruton Parish Church Named in Honor of Thomas Ludwell
Historical note recalls Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg linked to George Ashington attendance. The Honorable Thomas Ludwell served as secretary and the church bears his name in his honor, with ties to Somerset County.
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George Ashington
Williamsburg
Bruton Parish Church
Ga. L. A
Thomas Ludwell
Bruton
Somerset
Answers to the Daily Quiz Highlights Key Facts
The item lists quiz answers: Asia John L Lewis Wisconsin running across the square Haile Selassie For the time being The marriage of Miles Standish Monkey Supreme Court Justice Robert H Jackson.
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Asia
John L. Lewis
Wisconsin
Haile-Selassie
Mailés (Myles) Standish
Monkey
Supreme Court
Robert H. Jackson
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