46 States Will Have Daylight Saving Time Soon
The Associated Press reports that 46 states will move clocks forward one hour on April 30 affecting about 180 million Americans. Hawaii Michigan and Kentucky take exemption or partial compliance actions amid court petitions and time zone disputes.
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Fire damages lumber plant at Avant Lumber Co
Fire damaged the Avant Lumber Co plant in New Bern on Saturday with flames rising 50 to 60 feet. Durwood Arant, president, said the origin was undetermined. authorities reported a second blaze in three days but the other incident was minor and the plant would continue operating with about 100 workers.
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Greek Navy and Air Force Back Army in Takeover
In Athens the navy and air force reportedly backed army leaders as Premier Constantine Kollias urged calm and eased curfew. Reports spoke of a split between coup leaders and other officers over plans for May 28 elections and civilian rule, while Center Union opposed the vote. King Constantine’s future in the new order remained unclear after wartime dictatorial parallels.
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Twin Twisters Hit Burke and Catawba Counties
Two women were hospitalized after fast moving storms spawned twin tornadoes in Burke and Catawba counties. The Lingerfelt home in Icard was demolished as trees toppled onto power lines and a Conover trailer park suffered major damage including a motel with about $75,000 in losses.
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Civilian Rule Timetable Outlined For Nigeria
Nigeria's Supreme Military Council outlined a three stage plan to restore civilian rule, aiming for parliamentary elections and turnover to civil government. It seeks new states, a fresh constitution, and purging corrupt elements while maintaining unity amid regional tensions. Ojukwu and Gowon dispute central authority over eastern revenues and assets.
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