Soviet Airlift To Laos Lands in Vientiane
The first Soviet airlift flight arrived at Vientiane with 16 extra pilots and navigators aboard but no aid yet. Officials say future flights will deliver petroleum products milk flour and sugar to areas controlled by the Lao government amid civil war tensions.
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Archbishop Fisher Meets Pope in Quest for Understanding
In Rome Pope John XXIII and Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher of Canterbury met for 65 minutes, signaling aim for closer ties but acknowledging deep doctrinal divides. Fisher said unity of spirit exists and union will take time, following his Middle East tour and historic break with centuries of separation.
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Louisiana judge blocks legislature move on school board plan
A Baton Rouge judge issued a temporary restraining order as lawmakers pushed a bill to create a five member board to finance Orleans Parish schools. Gov. Davis signed the measure despite a federal injunction. The appeal goes to the State Supreme Court as questions swirl over the new board’s authority and timing.
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Fires Claim 59 Persons Across Several States
The Associated Press reports at least 59 people have died in fires and related incidents over the past two days. States affected include Florida seven, Louisiana ten, Maryland seven, New York six, New Jersey two, Ohio five, Pennsylvania four, South Carolina ten, and Tennessee eight.
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Highway Patrol launches intensive December safety drive
North Carolina Highway Patrol declares its most intensive safety drive to cut holiday highway deaths. Maj. C Raymond Williams orders all patrolmen to work every weekend and holiday in December with no vacations. Each trooper must stop at least four vehicles hourly and report every four days.
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Governor Hodges Named to Kennedy Cabinet as Commerce Secretary
President elect John F Kennedy selects Luther Hodges North Carolina governor and former textile industrialist for Commerce Secretary. Hodges pledges to boost the department, address high inventories and weak orders, and back private enterprise while avoiding government blocks. He spoke at Kennedy’s Palm Beach home with reporters present and signaled unemployment area aid as a priority.
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Hodges Named Kennedy Cabinet Pick Charismatic North Carolina Governor
Luther Hartwell Hodges, North Carolina governor and longtime sales executive, chosen by President-elect Kennedy for a cabinet post. Hodges built a 30 year career in textiles at Marshall Field & Co before leading NC through gradual desegregation and promoting industry. He is a dynamic organizer and staunch Kennedy ally known for energetic campaigns and a distinctive white carnation.
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Governor Hodges Returns to Raleigh After Commerce Appointment
Governor Luther Hodges arrived in Raleigh Saturday night after leaving West Palm Beach where he was named secretary of commerce by President-elect Kennedy. He said the first job discussion with Kennedy was that morning and noted plans for his Chapel Hill house.
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Christmas Tree Market Sees Stable Supply With Slight Quality Dip
AP survey finds shoppers will have similar tree choices and prices to last year though quality may be down. Balsam up to six feet may cost 3 to 5 dollars with regional price variation. Scotch pines grow in popularity, imports rise, and plantation growth could ease unsold stock.
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North Carolina Hails Hodges in Cabinet Appointment
North Carolina officials praised Governor Luther Hodges after his selection as Secretary of Commerce by President Elect John F Kennedy. Local leaders including Terry Sanford Sen B Everett Jordan and state officials lauded Hodges for his training as a top businessman and his work ethic as he prepares to leave Raleigh January 5 to assume the Washington post.
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Hodges Prefers Early Starts as Commerce Secretary
Governor Luther Hodges said he already started work upon returning from Florida where President-elect Kennedy announced his appointment as secretary of commerce. Hodges told reporters his private secretary asked if it had sunk in, and he replied he has already begun.
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Hodges Appointment Charged Favoritism In Southern Furniture Trade
Market officials dismissed reports that Gov. Luther Hodges would favor the Southern furniture market when serving as Secretary of Commerce. Leo Heer, manager of the Southern Furniture Exposition Building, defended Hodges and the Southern market, praising its dominance through production, efficiency, and retailer cooperation.
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