Rising North Carolina highway fatalities prompt patrol concern
A report highlights alarm over high accident rates on US 29 70 through Guilford, Davidson, and Rowan counties and on Interstate 85 in Rowan and Davidson. It cites access-road speed judgments, repairs leaving single-sided divisions, and general careless driving as key factors. The Motor Vehicles Department urges coordinated public effort to improve highway safety and adapt to a machine age.
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Guilford
Davidson
Rowan
Highway Patrol
Trafic
Lexington
Greensboro
Burlington
Ment
Raleigh
U. S
Randolph
North Carolina
Department of Motor Vehicles
Forest fire risk urged as dry conditions rise safety concerns
Guilford County forester John Spivey warns that dry litter and high winds make forests easily ignitable and threaten acres of timber and rural settlements like Casar. State forest officials halted burning permits to curb danger while a city transplant complains of restrictive laws. An ounce of prevention is urged to save property and lives.
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John Spivey
Guilford
California
Casar
Cleveland County
Spivey
Editorial Research Religion And Schools
The piece notes Easter and Passover overlap likely spurring school religion protests. It previews Supreme Court term rulings on daily student prayers in New York and conflicting Bible reading decisions. It contrasts First Amendment wall of separation with Congress ban on establishment and states’ varied rulings.
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U. S. Supreme Court
New York State
High Court
Supreme Court
Congress
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Court of Appeals
Bible reading in schools and religious observance debate
The piece surveys state laws on Bible reading in schools and daily prayer, noting legal status in several states and the New York case argued before the U S Supreme Court. It cites cross sections of parents opposing mandatory religious practices and cites positions from the Jewish Community Council of greater Washington on holiday observances.
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New York State
Connecticut
New Jersey
U. S. Supreme Court
New Hyde Park
L.I
Ethical Culture Society
Jewish Community Council of
Greater Washington
Aging leaders daunt world as Kennedy shines brightest
James Marlow analyzes how the impending passes of Khrushchev, De Gaulle, Macmillan, Mao, Chiang Kai-shek, Tito, Franco, Adenauer and Nehru could reshape global power. Kennedy, at 44, stands as the youngest major leader amid aging rivals and rising uncertainties.
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Washington
Kennedy
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Khrushchev
Harold Macmillan
Charles de Gaulle
India
Nehru
Red China
Mao Tze-tung
China
Chiang Kai-she
Evans criticism of highway bond plan targets tax claims
The piece questions Lynn Nisbet and Merrill Evans on highway funding aims. It argues a proposed 200 to 300 million bond issue paired with a one cent gas tax may be misleading and not tied to actual gasoline price trends. It notes existing taxes totaling seven cents road tax plus inspection and federal charges.
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Merrill Evans
N. C. Highway Commission
Scott
Evans
Notes On The News Gas Tax And Prices Compared
A light column compares taxes paid at filling stations to the average gasoline price over years. It notes 11.25 cents in taxes from a 30.9 cent gallon, leaving 19.65 cents for gasoline, similar to post World War I prices. It muses on a possible extra one cent tax for road improvements and discusses diminishing returns.
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Communication Workers of America
Washington
Good Afternoon on Social Behavior for Parents and Youth
A two column reprint of an adopted social behavior code guiding parents and youths. It covers respect, property, rules for snitching and cheating, sportsmanship, telephoning, movie choices, reading, and conduct at parties for all ages including sixth graders, with detailed guidance on dress, transportation, and timing.
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High Point
Youth Congress
Parents League
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Stalin
Soviet Union
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France
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Britain
Sible
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Moscow
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Franco
Spain
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