Record #:

13953

Author(s):

Carmichael, Billy, III

Abstract:

Tweetsie, the short, narrow-gauged railroad that has connected Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina for almost 70 years, will be no more after this month.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 19, Oct 1950, p6, 18, f

Subject(s):

Tweetsie Railroad (Blowing Rock); Mountain railroads

Record #:

14214

Author(s):

Carmichael, Billy, III

Abstract:

If you have seen the movie \"12 O'Clock High\", you would remember General Frank Savage. This article provides the details about the General Frank A. Armstrong upon whom the character is largely based.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 17 Issue 51, May 1950, p6, 18, f

Subject(s):

Armstrong, Frank A, Jr., 1902-1968; War films

Record #:

13898

Author(s):

Carmichael, Billy, III

Abstract:

Vandemere, the Seafood Town, was almost down and out until 1945, when this Pamlico fishing community decided to be something.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 5, July 1950, p8-9, map, f

Subject(s):

Fishing communities--Carteret County; Vandemere--Economic conditions