Evacuations in New Bern as Diane Hurries In
New Bern area evacuated seven blocks along the river front as Hurricane Diane drove high tides. Police Sgt. Cayton said nearly 300 Woodrow residents near the Trent and Neuse rivers moved to higher ground, sleeping in schools and churches overnight as winds reached 40 mph and heavy rains lashed the city. Residents had previously evacuated during Connie’s floods and were returning home to cleanup.
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Guilford County Jail Holds Embezzlement Suspect Fritts
James Fritts 41, a Park-In teller at the Commer cial Bank of Lexington in Guilford County, is jailed on a charge of embezzling more than $38,000. FBI agents arrested him at his Lexington area home on a complaint. He waived hearing and remains in jail on a $10,000 bond for a December court appearance.
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Cone ilis plants vote on firm last offer with CIO union
Greensboro voters cast ballots at Edna at Reidsville Minneola at Gibsonville and Tarbardrey at Haw River to decide on the firms last offer in contract talks with the Workers Union of America CIO. Union representative Scott Hoyman said earlier voting at other plants looked strong and results were due tomorrow.
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NAACP Official Joins Sanford School Desegregation Panel
In Sanford North Carolina NAACP Lee County chapter president Mrs W S McAlister joins nine member advisory committee on public school desegregation. She is one of two Black members named with four white appointees Monday night.
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Intruders Open Bar To Business At Emil A Singer Tavern
In Buffalo, two unknown men opened the normally closed tavern on a Tuesday, worked as bartenders for about six hours, then disappeared with 40 dollars in cash and about 65 dollars in over the bar trades. Police were notified after the pair forced entry and fled. A hand-fired locomotive is described as a bowling alley in railroad jargon.
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Stock market dips but signs of strength amid broad losses
New York stocks sagged in early afternoon trading with losses of one to two points and equal gains in several issues. Trading volume ran about 1.3 million shares, below yesterday’s 1.52 million, as a wide list of names moved with mixed results across railroads steels aircrafts radios utilities oils and chemicals.
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All-Jet Vertical Take-Off Plane Ready To Test
The world’s first all jet vertical takeoff plane is ready for testing. It was moved by truck from the Ryan Aeronnautical Co to Edwards Air Force Base for the tests. About 10 million convention guests visit hotels to attend 18,000 meetings each year says the American Hotel Assn.
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Snake Handlers Plan Service In Honor Of Deceased Preacher
In Pineville Kentucky funeral for Lee Valentine 52 followed by a plan for a Sunday service across the state line in Virginia to use a rattlesnake in revival. Valentine died ten hours after a rattler bite during services in Ft Payne Alabama sparking legal probes. The ceremony drew a large turnout with eulogies guitar music and snake handling as preachers distributed the snakes to the crowd. Authorities in Alabama investigate the death and state law bans snake handling in both states.
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Lee Valentine
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Ala
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149 Direct Descendants Mary Frances Kenney Dies at 93
Mrs. Mary Frances Kenney 93 of Rainelle West Virginia died yesterday leaving 149 direct descendants including 5 sons 6 daughters 62 grandchildren 75 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild Snider silk is one of the finest and strongest materials known.
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Mary Frances Kenney
Origins of Bock Beer and Zane Grey Birthplace
Bock beer origins trace to Einbeck near Hamburg in 1249. Western novelist Zane Grey was born in Zanesville Ohio during the late 19th century.
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Bull Roams Free After Being Shot 20 Times
A 1,300-pound Brahma bull escaped from a slaughterhouse and roamed free after about 20 bullets were fired. Five armed men pursued it until sundown and resumed at daylight, during which the animal charged a television photographer who narrowly avoided being gored.
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Ala
No Watermelons For Free Feed At Lamont
Lamont Oklahoma will not hold its annual free watermelon feed this season the first time in 30 years. The harvest is too late and no watermelons will be served.
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Lamont
Spartanburg Doctor Elected VP of Vet Association
MINNEAPOLIS Dr. M R Blackstop of Spartanburg South Carolina was elected a vice president of the American Veterinary Medical Assn at the annual convention yesterday in Minneapolis.
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M. R. Blackstop
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Freak Bill Appears in Philadelphia
Philadelphia resident Miss Lillian Knoff a federal government secretary found an unusual one dollar bill with its face resembling a Washington dollar and a ten dollar bill seal. A local stamp and coin dealer suggested it could be worth thousands to collectors though Knoff could not recall its origin.
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Rivera to Undergo Cancer Operation in Russia
Diego Rivera's doctor says the famed Mexican painter will travel to Russia for cancer surgery. Rivera has rejoined the Communist party after years in disgrace and said last week he is suffering from cancer but not dying, though he may be in two or three weeks.
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Diego Rivera
Russia
Rivera
Communist Party
Daughter Named After Hurricane in Whiteville
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Santee have named their newborn daughter Connie Diane Santee born during hurricane season in Whiteville North Carolina. The article notes three republics in the West Indies Cuba Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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Relief from itching piles with Peterson's Ointment promised
The ad claims millions over 40 years have found fast relief from itching and smarting piles using Peterson's Ointment. A user testimonial says the itching stopped and sleep returned, calling the ointment marvelous. Money back guarantee noted.
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