Japan to boost cotton textile shipments to United States
Japan announces a five percent increase in cotton textile shipments to the United States for 1959, raising the quota from 235 million to 247.2 million square yards while keeping overall cloth ceiling at 113 million. U.S. textile leaders call the move unfortunate and urge governmentwide market sharing.
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Japan
United States
U.S
James A. Chapman
Inman
D.C
American Cotton Manufacturers Institute
Henry A
Legislative tempers flare as highway panel faces change
In Raleigh the House debated revamping the highway commission from seven members to fourteen. Rep. Clyde Harris predicted revenue for the next biennium could meet Gov Hodges estimates, easing tax concerns. Rep. Frank Everett accused Hodges of misunderstanding a bill, while Kerr and McLaughlin clashed over policy. The measure passed 15 to 14 and moves to the House next week.
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Clyde Harris
Rowan
House Appropriations
Hodges
Advisory Budget Commission
Everett
John Kerr Jr
Warren
John Mcoffredell
House Roads Committee
Kerr
McLaughlin
Highway Commission
Invitation to all Internal Revenue men in Tulsa
An AP report notes a call to officials in Tulsa Oklahoma to ensure honesty in reported golf scores as part of a broader invitation to all Internal Revenue personnel. The fragment hints at compliance or verification procedures affecting score reporting.
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Tulsa
Okla
Evening Listings at Sagebrush Theater
A sparse schedule shows Perry Como on at 9 30 with early film and news blocks. The line up includes 7a 2 3 game segments and later features the DA's Man at 10 30 followed by a movie at 11.
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Cimarron
Tubman Seen As Sure Bet For Re-Election In Liberia
In Liberia the incumbent William V. S. Tubman is seen as a near certainty for re election though no vote has occurred. Opponent William Olivier Davies Bright runs as an independent in a largely unopposed race. The government pursues a rapid modernization including a two million dollar 10 story inauguration hotel in Monrovia.
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Tubman
Liberia
William Olivier Davies Bright
Bright
New York
Defense Makes Duplicate Top in Bridge Hand
Marshall Miles of San Bernardino doubled and opened his singleton ace of clubs. He led diamond to partner’s ace ruifed club return, then cashed hearts and trump aces to set the hand by three tricks in a four heart contract.
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Marshall Miles
San Bernardino
North
Marshall
West
Rocket Expert To Speak At Dedication
Dr. Wernher Von Braun will outline rocket development at the dedication of the Roswell Museum honoring the late Dr. Robert H. Goddard. Esther Goddard of Worcester, Mass., will also attend, recalling fires ignited by rocket tests at Mescalero Ranch near Roswell.
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N.M
Wernher von Braun
Army
Ballistic Missile Agency
Robert H. Goddard
Goddard
Mescalero Ranch
Esther Goddard
Worcester
Mass
Ber eee rawem water sources absent report
A terse note reports no fresh water streams lakes or wells on Ber eee rawem in the surveyed area. Local officials caution that water access may require distant supply or alternative sourcing pending further exploration.
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Bereee Rawem
Quiet strikes with limited violence at Henderson mill
Striking workers outside Harriet Henderson Cotton Mills in Henderson North Carolina faced catcalls and harassment as about 200 union members gathered at the gates. Rifle fire shattered mill windows but no injuries were reported.
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Mills
John D. Cooper Jr
Cooper
Carroll V. Singleton
Singleton
Textile Workers Union of America
AFL ~ Cio
Luther H. Hodges
Norfolk Girls Visit Iris Rountree's Dairy Farm
A group of 10 year old Norfolk girls toured Iris Rountree's dairy farm. One girl found a cockle burr and exclaimed that it looked like a porcupine egg, stirring curiosity among the group.
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Norfolk, Va
Norfolk
Iris Rountree
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