Marine Killed In Freak Collision Near Shelmerdine
A Cherry Point marine, William B. Wohlers Jr., 20, of Philadelphia, died in a multi-vehicle crash on N.C. 4 near Shelmerdine as a car carrying Marines stopped to change drivers and was rear ended by a second car with Marines. Five others were injured, one seriously, with Gorr listed as seriously hurt.
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Richard Gorr
George Morgan
Gary Porter
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Birds of Paradise habitat restricted to two regions
Birds of Paradise occur in their natural habitat only in New Guinea and on Bird of Paradise Island. Bird of Paradise Island is a small island located in the West Indies.
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West Indies
Multiple Fatal Car and Personal Deaths Reported in North Carolina
A roundup of deadly incidents across North Carolina reports several fatal automobile crashes, drownings, a fatal shooting suicide, and a military accident. Names include Harold Wayne Ingram, William Burgess, James McLean, Neal Teeter, Jesse Haney, Willie Richardson, James Teeter, Beth Kerley, Walter Butler, Bernie Ros sar, William Wohlers Jr., and Clarence Boxstater, with locations in Brunswick County, Goldsboro, Rockingham, Erwin, Roanoke Rapids, Burnsville, Taylorsville, Rich Square, Elm City, Pitt County, and Ft Bragg. Authorities note a mix of accidents, drownings, murder suicide, and a few unclear causes under investigation.
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80Th Ordnance Battalion
Congress aims to end 85th Congress this week
Washington AP reports an ambitious Congress starts reducing a heavy backlog hoping to adjourn by Friday or Saturday. Senate leaders expect overtime sessions as key measures such as Social Security, foreign aid, and education funding await votes, while House moves on an omnibus farm bill amid farm state pressure for relief.
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Parachute Rips as Jet Crashes Near Concord
Captain George Keller of Gastonia bailed from a jet at 3 000 feet when the Fe6 Sabre crashed near Concord. He landed within 1 000 feet of the burning wreck, saying the parachute ripped and caused him to drift aside. The plane struck near a tenant farm and disrupted AP news wire service.
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Margin Buying Has Two Sides
Margin buying offers the appeal of amplified gains but raises risk as well. It requires 30 percent down from the broker, with 4 percent loan rates, and margin calls if prices fall, while rule enforcement includes annual audits and spot checks.
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Leaf price test faces stern second-week on Carolina markets
Sales on the Carolina border belt flue cured tobaccos rose in the first four days of the 1958 auction season to 25,207,582 pounds at an average of 59.52 per 100 pounds. North and South Carolina totals reached 12,066,852 and 13,140,730 pounds respectively, with similar early averages. World’s highest inhabited town noted as Gertok in western Tibet at 15,100 feet.
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Stabilization Corp
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Stock market edges up in drab session led by aircraft and autos
In New York the stock market made slight headway in a dull afternoon with gains in aircraft, motors, and chemicals. Chrysler and General Motors rose about a point, Ford slipped on a 9 000 share block, and Allied Chemical rallied while most leading stocks edged up fractions. The Associated Press index rose 20 cents to 96 at noon, matching Friday and a 1958 high.
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Dow Jones Averages and Trading Figures Summary
Brief data snapshot shows Dow Jones Averages with figures from Bache & Co. including sector notes on utilities and stocks. The text includes various numerical entries and trading volumes, reflecting a market recap from the period.
Cotton Futures Open Lower by 15 Cents a Bale
New York based Cotton futures opened down about 15 cents per bale with early bids near 35.95 to 36.00 for nearby contracts and mixed levels across May and later months as traders watched market direction.
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MOE
NBS Finds White Wood Siding Keeps Houses Cooler
The National Bureau of Standards states white wood siding lowers interior heat by reflecting sunlight. White paint offers better sun protection than aluminum or colored paints, reducing heat gain for homes.
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