NC State names four candidates for next chancellor
Raleigh up report says Consolidated University President Gordon Gray reviewed four recommendations for a new chancellor to succeed J W Harrelson at NC State College. A special advisory committee, after months of screening, gave Gray the four names yesterday. release is contingent on Gray’s recommendation to the executive committee and trustees. Harrelson resigns June 30.
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N. C. State College
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Harrelson
Waynesville Board Reviews Beer Sales Election
The Waynesville Board of Aldermen canvassed results of a local election on beer sales showing 841 for and 806 against. A prior county-wide vote last September favored no beer and wine sales by about 4 to 1.
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Nurses Convention Opens in Greensboro with Distinct Speakers
A three day North Carolina League for Nursing convention began in Greensboro. Principal guest Julia Miller of New York spoke as nursing education director of the Nazi League for Nursing. Elsie Palmer of New York discussed In service Education and a State Board of Health panel led a discussion on maternity care.
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Julia Miller
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Nazi League For Nursing
Elsie Palmer
State Board of Health Workers
Two Die In Training Plane Crash Near Marianna
Air Force reports 2nd Lt Stanley T. Smith of Kinston North Carolina and civilian instructor John Patterson of Hattiesburg Mississippi were killed when their training aircraft crashed near Marianna Florida on Tuesday.
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Pfeiffer Junior College Names New President
Dr J Lem Stokes of Nashville Tennessee will become Pfeiffer Junior College president on July 1 succeeding Dr C M Waggoner who resigned months ago Stokes serves as secretary of religion in higher education for the Methodist Church
Davidson honors four high school seniors with scholarships
Davidson College announced four high school seniors received honor scholarships. Michael Fennegan of Fairmont won the Robert F. Phifer Scholarship. James G. Martin of Winnsboro South Carolina won the William J. Perry Scholarship. William P. Melton of Winnsboro won the W. A. Wood Scholarship. Alvin P. Perkinson Jr. of Chattanooga Tennessee won the Louise M. Williams Scholarship.
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Fairmont
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James G. Martin
Winnsboro
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William J. Perry
William P. Melton
W. A. Wood
Alvin P. Perkinson, Jr
Chattanooga
Tenn
Louise M. Williams
High school debaters win district titles for state finals
Greensboro Burlington and Winston-Salem teams advance to the state contest in Chapel Hill. The Burlington Walter M. Williams affirmative and Reynolds High Winston-Salem negative teams won the district matchups over Reynolds and Stoneville High contenders on the resolution that Atlantic Pact nations should form a federal union.
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Stocks Edge Higher Then Turn Irregular In Late Morning
New York stocks showed uneven moves as trading cooled in midmorning dealings. Oil shares rose with Jane Wilcox Oil up 1 1 4 points to 24 3 4 and Texas Gulf Producing up 5 3 8 while Western Union gained 1 1 8 to 42 1 4. Bethlehem Steel eased 3 8 to 50 5 8 and U S Steel held at 29 1 8. Chrysler fell 7 8 to 79 3 4 and GM remained 62. Railroad and utilities edged up slightly amid cautious investors.
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Ammunition Production Started Late
Former Secretary of the Army Frank Pace Jr testifies before a Senate subcommittee that real ammunition production for Korea began two years after the war started. He notes wartime stocks from World War II were used and disputes Lovett's claim he shifted control to a civilian expediter. Secretary Stevens filed a report today after inspecting Korea’s ammo situation. more on page 14-A.
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Marines Recapture Carson Hill Near Panmunjom Front
U S Marines regain Carson Hill near Panmunjom after five hour battle. Chinese forces suffer heavy casualties and bombardments continue along the front. South Korean troops retake Texas outpost while Allied air power targets rail lines bridges trucks and supply centers.
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Bond measures head to vote as committee clears hurdles
Raleigh House Finance Committee advances three Umstead bond bills totaling 85 million dollars for school aid in counties and state hospital improvements. A separate 13.5 million project for other state institutions seeks approval without a referendum while a 55 cent wage bill gains Senate support for 35,000 Tar Heel workers.
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Hot Rod Bill Stalls as Prisons Measure Fails in House
In Raleigh the House Judiciary 2 Committee defeated a proposal to remove the Prisons Department from the Highway Commission by a 7-6 vote. Rep John W Umstead of Orange backed the plan but Gov Umstead opposed in favor of study. A committee substitute targeting hot rodders would allow easier convictions by recognizing hot rod ownership as prima facie evidence. it also nudges toward speeding control.
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Kennan Ends Diplomatic Career
Former Ambassador to Russia George F Ke nnan announced he will retire from the Foreign Service in about 90 days. The State Department said the move stems from an amicable arrangement with Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and that Kennan may serve as a regular consultant to the government. He will receive roughly $7 000 a year in retirement pay.
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U S Opposes U N Treaty on Freedom of Information
The Eisenhower administration reaffirmed U S opposition to any United Nations treaty on freedom of information. The 14 page statement to Salvador Lopez noted private enterprise in U S press, cited Soviet restrictions, highlighted AP censorship data, and urged practical national and international actions as the way forward.
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Pardons for Nazis Considered After Adenauer Talks
German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer left Washington with a U S promise to review the cases of about 300 Nazi war criminals for clemency. Officials stressed the review would follow existing pacts with the Soviet Union and Western allies and would require consultation with Russia Britain and France before any release. He warned the Soviet threat remains and urged continued West German support for a European army plan.
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Subcommittee Moves to Complete Proposals in Raleigh
The 22 member Joint Appropriations Subcommittee plans to finish voting today on spending recommendations for public schools retroactive pay raises of 10 percent for teachers and state workers and a 17 million dollar cushion fund. Open meetings approved about 5.04 million in increases to a 637 million budget. Funds for mental hospitals tuberculosis sanatoriums and retirement system contributions were approved along with salary boosts for judges solicitors and state officials.
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Poland Opens UN Debate on East West Tensions
Poland’s foreign minister Stanislaw Skrzeszewski addressed the United Nations, proposing a mild peace package with major arms cuts and a ban on atomic weapons. He called for discussing sick and wounded prisoners in Korea and suggested the new Korean armistice framework hinge on prisoner issues.
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Ban on Weapon Demonstrations Prompts Pentagon Defense
The Defense Department defended a new ban on public demonstrations of weapons saying security and economy justify restricting access to progress and tests. The Nike antiaircraft missile demo was canceled along with a congressional visit to Beeman and White Sands.
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Agreement Nears on Prisoner Exchange in Korea
Communists quickly agreed to all points for exchanging sick and wounded prisoners and may sign today, clearing the way for the first formal transfer. Allied hopes say 600 prisoners to be delivered, with about 125 American. exchanges to begin at 100 captives daily.
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Covington Faces Pressure in High Point Mayoral Race
A fourth potential Democratic candidate for High Point mayor emerged as filing deadline nears. George Covington, Guilford County Health chief and party treasurer, weighed whether to enter after hedging on the decision. Others include James D. Greene, Dr. Glenn Perry, and several ward candidates while Republicans keep a full slate undecided.
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Guilford County
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Glenn Perry
Council
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Davis
John Haworth
Ralph Rochelle
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Covington
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Life sentence for attempted ambush robbery in Craven County
Ock Jones Smith aged 19 pleaded guilty in Craven County Superior Court to an attempted ambush robbery of Durham Stallings, a local white merchant. Judge Henry L. Stevens sentenced him to life imprisonment and he faces two armed highway robbery counts and one safe cracking charge.
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Ock Jones Smith
Durham Stallings
Smith
Craven County Superior Court
Henry L. Stevens
Weather outlook shows warm day with cool night
The forecast states a low of 58 tonight and a high of 82 tomorrow. Today’s high reached 80 with a low of 46 last night. Sunset is at 6 48 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 5 55 a m.
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