Lawmakers Discuss Proposed Elimination Of Welfare Liens
A House Public Welfare Committee debated a measure by Rep. Leonard Lloyd to stop new liens on property of Old Age Assistance recipients and to prevent existing liens from rising. Dr. Ellen Winston noted welfare credits and prior burdens while County officials warned of broader economic and fairness impacts.
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Aurora Dolley Raleigh
House Public Welfare Committee
Rep
Leonard Lloyd
Graham
House Committee
Lloyd
Ellen Winston
Department of Public Welfare
Winston
County Commissioners Association
Alex McMahon
McMahon
U S and Soviet Space Efforts Highlight Early Launches
The article contrasts U S and Soviet launch activity in the late 1960 period noting 27 American space objects in orbit versus 10 Soviet. It details Sputnik I and II, Laika, Lunik missions, and animal and test flights as the two nations pursue firsts in space travel.
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U.S
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
Laika
Jan
Belka
Strelka
Earth
Kremlin
Space
Africans Seek U.N. Backing for Broad Africa Development Plan
At the United Nations the Nigerian minister Jaja Wachuku presented a plan to mobilize Africa's resources with aid from the United States and affluent nations. The proposal envisions a special development bank a training agency and increased technical and financial assistance through international bodies with no strings attached. The resolution urges focus on Africa at the next General Assembly session and notes debts of gratitude to the United States and the Soviet Union for prior proposals on dependent territories.
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United Nations, N.Y
AP Ranean Ty Ae Ree
U.N
Africa
United States
Jaja Wachuku
U.S
Adlai E. Stevenson
Wachuku
Stevenson
Soviet Union
Grady Cole Plans June Retirement From Radio
Grady Cole, longtime WBT radio host and WBTV goodwill ambassador, will retire in June after 31 years on the 5 to 9 a.m. program. The Charlotte broadcaster, known as Mr. Dixie, helped shape local news and politics since leaving the Charlotte News in 1930.
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Charlotte
N.C
Grady Cole
WBT Radio
WBTV
Cole
Jefferson Standard Broadcasting Co
WBT
Mr. Dixie
Charlotte News
Brodie Griffith
News
False Teeth Rock Slip or Slide? Pasteeth Powder Claim
Pasteeth is promoted as an improved powder to affix false teeth firmly in place for upper or lower plates. It claims to prevent sliding or rocking, avoid gum residue and sour taste, and maintain odorless breath. Sold at drug counters.
Merchants Fear Tax Increase Could Drive NC Customers Elsewhere
North Carolina merchants warn a proposed sales tax rise from 3 to 4 percent would push shoppers to Virginia where no tax exists. Representatives from the Merchants Association and beer and wine sectors argued the higher levy would hurt business and raise consumer costs.
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Raleigh
Tar Heel
Virginia
North Carolina
North Carolina Merchants Association
Willis Smith Jr
The
Merchants Association
Cerely
Jim Sands
Leaksville
Tri-Cities Merchants Association
Dick Taylor
Roanoke Rapids
George Attix
Elizabeth City
Fire crews battle parked car over steaming manhole
Firemen directed water streams on a parked car's motor and smoke plume but failed to stop it. Investigation revealed the vehicle sat atop a steaming manhole, suggesting the source of the heat and smoke.
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ST Louis
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Truman
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