Rail Consolidations Put Premium On Inefficiency
High Point discussion notes that merging the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line could yield 38.7 million dollars in pre tax savings within five years. Trends toward larger systems face opposition from unions wary of reduced job security and nationalization calls amid cross state route duplications in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
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High Point
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Virginian
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk and Western and
Thomasville
Denton
Seaboard
Vienia
North Carolina
Georgia
Florda
Alabama
Five Percent Contingency Pay Debate Hints at Budget Shuffle
The General Assembly aimed to raise five percent as a pay supplement but the Attorney General's interpretation labels it a bonus rather than a pay increase. The result may push the five percent into the B budget for 1961 63, lowering the takeoff point for teaching salary boosts. The piece urges retirement benefits inclusion and broader reforms to advance education funding and future merit raises.
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General Assembly
Israel's Point Four program growth across continents
Editorial notes Israel's developing technical aid drive, framed as political and economic strategy. It highlights Weizmann Institute leadership, Ghana trade ties, Black Star Line, Burma training partners, and shifting relations with India Japan Philippines Iran and African states amid Arab boycott pressures. The piece argues Israel leverages technology and capital to win allies and counter Soviet influence.
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Israel
Africa
Asia
Weizmann Institute of Rehovoth
Ghana
Black Star Line
Government of
Zim Israel Navigation Company, Ltd
Zim
Ghanian Nautical Academy
Cap
Enrico Levy
Israel Nautical College
Moshav
India
Japan
Philippines
Iran
Union of South Africa
Ben-Gurion
Soviet
Russia
Red
China
Fear Alcoholism Over Any Ism Editorial Call
Reader letters discuss fighting alcoholism in Brainerd area and criticize communism. The mix includes mentions of liquor sales, religious duty, and calls for action, with references to Cooper Bill and civic morality. Eugene J. Coltrane signatures appear among opinions.
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the Enterprise
A.B.C
Brainerd
Vatican vs Vatican in 1960 Olympics Coverage
BARNEY OLDFIELD reports from Rome on how Italy's Communist press attacks the Vatican and priesthood as the Olympics approach. The piece notes Pope John XXIII will host mass audiences for athletes and the likelihood Russian or satellite teams may avoid St Peter's as Catholics arrive in Rome.
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Barney Oldfield
Assn
Rome
Soviet Union
Helsinki
Finland
Communist
l'Unita
Il Paese
Vatican
Priesthood
Gore Vidal
New York
John XXIII
St. Peter's Square
Castel Gandolfo
Ence
Castro
Spellman
Munich
Germany
St. Peter's
St Peter's
Italy
Encouragement in Articles on Child Mental Illness
Notes on the News by Charles Pearson praises Don Seaver for his comprehensive coverage of childhood mental illness. The articles raise awareness among readers personally touched by the issue and aim to unlock indifference, educating the public and offering hope. Mrs Virginia Coyle Secretary Nomic.
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Don Seaver
Isolette aid for premature babies urged at hospital event
A $1530 sponsorship is sought to fund a new Isolette at High Point Memorial Hospital. The device, tested with staff from nearby North Carolina Baptist Hospital, maintains infant temperature via infrared light and a thermocouple, boosting premature survival.
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High Point Memorial Hospital
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
W. R. Peters
Babies Hospital
New York City
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Loflin
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Louisville
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William B. Rawleigh
Sarasota, Fla
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Raleigh
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American Medical Association
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