Cannon Death Ends Reign At Cannon Mills
Edward report notes Chiles Cannon lefty Prosperous textile empire dies of a cerebral hemorrhage days ago. His 60 year leadership oversaw Cannon Mills Co, a $306 million annual operation with 17 plants across three states. Kannapolis, famed for neatness and loyal workers, faces a leadership shift as directors plan first post death meeting. Holt expects the chairman post to be filled as succession plans mature, while noting Cannon groomed a capable management team.
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Americans in China Tour Feels Friendly and Political
The account describes American travelers in rural and urban China, passing Mao’s portrait at the airport, amid large posters against U.S. influence. They note a tense yet cordial mood as they arrive in Peking and stay at the New Bridge hotel with the U.S. table tennis team, guided by Ching-chuan of the sports federation who speaks of friendship.
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GM Recalls Thousands Of Vegas Cars In Safety Fixes
General Motors recalls about 23 300 Vega minicars produced before the UAW strike for mechanical fixes. Replacements include vinyl seat brackets, new choke lever, redesigned windshield wiper transmission, gas cap seals, fuel tank area repairs, underbody clearance adjustments, and a rear shock absorber on some units. No hazards reported.
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Dayan Announces Cease Fire Reached With Egypt
Dayan says durable cease-fire agreed with Egypt ends hostilities and enables longer peace talks. Government confirms commitment to withdrawal from contested canal area and normalization steps pending further negotiations.
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Dayan
Cherry Rites Set Tuesday In Gastonia
Mrs. R Gregg Cherry widow of former North Carolina governor will lie in state 11 AM Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. Cherry, 77, died Saturday in Gastonia. he served as governor 1945 to 1949 and married in 1921 when he was Gastonia mayor. Surviving are three sisters, and she taught night school in Greensboro before entering public life. She belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution and joined many civic activities. News from Roanoke and Coral Gables is included in regional briefs.
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Ex Baptist Leader Dr M A Huggins Dies In Raleigh
Dr M A Huggins longtime head of North Carolina Baptist State Convention from 1932 to 1959 died in a Raleigh hospital at age 80 Funeral services set for First Baptist Church Raleigh at 2 p.m. Tuesday burial at Montlawn Cemetery He was native of Dillon County NC educated at Wake Forest UNC Winston-Salem and received honorary LLD from Wake Forest in 1949 Survived by widow Katherine two daughters Mrs Paul Beam of Scarsdale NY Minnie Huggins of Winston Salem a brother T R Huggins of Flushing NY and two grandchildren
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Scarsdale
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Winston-Salem
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Pope Paul VI Calls for World Unity at Easter Mass
In St Peter's Square Pope Paul VI urged that mankind's cause is not lost and is secure, declaring the unity of the world shall be achieved. He condemned new warfare, revolutions, and social Catholic Church tensions.
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Hickory Furniture reports six month sales and earnings rise
Hickory Furniture Co Inc announces six month sales of 6487459 and net earnings of 280231 or 26 cents per share for the first half of the fiscal year. This compares with 5900589 sales and 257680 earnings or 24 cents per share in the prior year period. The results include Kay Lyn Inc and two months of Sedgefield Furniture Co operations. Johnson Quitls named general sales service manager at Stanley Furniture Co in Stanleytown Virginia, overseeing five regional security managers and a small specialized staff.
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Kay Lyn, Inc
Hickory
Sedgefield Furniture Corp
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Stanley Eurniture Co
Stanleytown
Johnson Swill Co
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North Carolina GI seeks trial in United States for Viet Nam killings
A Fayetteville attorney pressed to move the murder case of Sgt. Horace E. Griffin, a Spring Lake native, from Vietnam to the United States citing high defense costs in South Vietnam. Griffin is charged with two counts of murder in a Feb. 19 Da Nang village shooting. A co-defendant’s charges were reduced. Griffin may face a trial at Ft. Bragg if moved, with Pentagon officials and Army lawyers weighing the venue change. Griffin’s mother resides in Gadsden, Alabama.
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United States
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Fayetteville
N.C
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Spring Lake
South Vietnam
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West Co
New York
Adam
Clayton Powell
Nimmocks
William Calley
My Lai
Gadsden
Ala
A Good Look at the Family Budget Reduces Vacation Fever
A careful review of household finances cools plans for a summer vacation. Parents weigh savings, costs, and priorities, delaying trips until budgets permit and seeking affordable alternatives.
Sierra Club Northwestern Piedmont Meeting Tuesday
The Winston-Salem based Sierra Club Northwestern Piedmont group will meet Tuesday at the Public Library Auditorium on W Fifth Street in Winston Salem. A 7 p.m. business session precedes a 7 30 p m movie for members from Winston Salem High Point and Greensboro groups.
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W. Fifth Street
Winston-Salem
High Point
Greensboro
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