Sanity Questioned in Laughead Case Amid End of World Claims
Dr. Laughead, staff physician at MSC Lauren, faces a sanity hearing after claiming to predict an American continent wide disaster. Mrs. Dorothy Martin of Oak Park reports messages from space beings and revised her doom date to Tuesday. Judge John McClellan will review the case as the couple awaits service and travels to East Lansing. They have three children: Charlyn 18 MSC freshman, Charles 17, Marilyn 9.
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Scales Heads For New York On Release
Sobertare A. M. Scales of Greensboro was brought from Forsyth County jail in Winston-Salem to New York to be with their last girl amid legal proceedings. He said he would be cooperative as possible during the case.
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Hall Named To Farm Credit Group
Claude T. Hall of Roxboro North Carolina was reelected to the Farm Credit Board for a new three year term starting January 1. Hall serves as president of the Graham Creek region and has long held a leadership role in Carolinas and Florida credit groups. Other board members include C Shields Scotland BE Save Hervey Jones Frank E Cope and A H Reppard.
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East Faces Modest Warm-Up After Cold Spell
Eastern half of the country saw a slight relief from recent cold with temps up 5 to 10 degrees in the Southeast and mid 40s in Florida. Readings remained below normal in much of the region as winter flurries touched Upper Michigan and New York amid lingering frigid air.
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Crown Prince Akihito Sees Family In Quiet Gathering
The Crown Prince Akihito is shown with his family in a rare public get-together reported by Asahi. The royal heir is described as enjoying a private life, with occasional public appearances and interest in home cooking.
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Weather Record Charlotte 24 Hour Temperature Span
Official Weather Bureau logs show the Charlotte area temperatures for the 24 hours ending at a specified time. Data reflects hourly readings, noting highest and lowest temperatures and any notable trends during the day.
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North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Weather Forecast Summary
North Carolina shows fair and warmer conditions with highs in the 40s in the mountains and near 60 in the southeast. Lows tonight range from 22 to 38 with Friday bringing more clouds and little temperature change. Virginia remains fair and milder with lows 30 to 36 tonight and Friday. South Carolina is partly cloudy and mild with tonight lows 30 to 38.
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Roberts Charges Dropped in Miami Murder Case
First degree murder charges against Baltimore attorney James T. Roberts were dropped with the state signaling possible new charges against a private detective. Judith Ann Roberts was slain July 7 as the family visited relatives in Miami, authorities saying lack of evidence prevents conviction on any degree of homicide. The state indicated renewed efforts to locate and convict the real killer.
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Pope Pius Improves as Christmas Courtesies Begin
Vatican sources report Pope Pius continues to improve and will bless pilgrims below St Peter's as officials plan the first Christmas greeting ceremonies. A papal nuncio and senior diplomats prepare to convey greetings while access remains limited to select attendees.
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Wayne's First Hunting Victim
GOLDSBORO NC A year old Oscar Dickinson is Wayne's first victim of the season. He was accidentally shot to death in a wooded area near his authorities yesters.
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Louise Tot Finds Yule Present After Birthday Party
In Waxahachie Texas Louise Capps, a one year old with ten nimble toes, got a big dark haired doll as her Christmas gift after a birthday party. She and the doll are inseparable, and Louise recently toppled the Christmas tree in a playful mishap. Louise is noted as the legal of 200 healthy hens producing about seven thousand dollars by age ten, with nationwide sympathy and support from friends including Collesley W. Price of Astoria Oregon who sent a musical rocking chair.
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Chile Maintains State of Siege Amid Senate Vote
In Santiago the Ibanez government kept Chile under a state of siege despite parliamentary moves to lift martial law. The Senate voted 234 to cancel the siege proclamation, while Interior Minister Olavarria warned the government would ignore House and Senate decisions. Opponents called the defiance unconstitutional.
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Four Year Old Dies in Denver Apartment Fire
Four year old Annie Zell Hysaw died in a northeast Denver two story apartment house fire yesterday. Her mother Alzone Hysaw had just started a new job as a maid and could not be located for several hours. The fire's cause was not determined.
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Freshen Up Free private bathrooms boost in store visits
A store introduces a Freshen Up Free private bath cubicle with a shower to refresh tired shoppers encouraging longer visits and more purchases. The concept mirrors a Christmas Club and similar tax club programs in progress in Illinois banks.
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Air Force Sets New Speed Record Over Chaumont
The U S Air Force announced a new air speed record after two Sabrejets based at Chaumont conducted a routine training flight toward Tripoli. A 150 knot jet stream at 30 000 feet was encountered prompting a safety hold and a return to base.
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Eisenhowers Send Gifts to Mississippi Farm Wife and Arkansas Girl
Memphis report says President and Mrs. Eisenhower sent gifts last night to a Mississippi farmwife and a 12-year old Arkansas girl who wrote about their hard times. The items came after the woman described struggles her family faced.
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Huskins Named Judge for 26th Judicial District
J Frank Huskins chairman of the State Industrial Commission will resign to become resident judge of the 26th Judicial District. The district includes Madison Avery Mitchell Yancey and Watauga counties with a tenured term starting January 14. Huskins, 43, from Burnsville, was named commission chairman in 1949 and formerly served as a state representative in 1947 and 1949. A new Trial Commission member and chairman will be named before he assumes the post.
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Extradition Sought for Couple in NC Murder Case
Detroit police say a couple accused in the fatal shooting of a Fort Bragg soldier on a lonely Harnett County road last Thursday face extradition. Warrants and an extradition request were sent to Michigan authorities. Moore indicated the pair would appear in North Carolina for the September term of Superior Court.
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FBI Agent Seeks Case Transfer To Federal Court
A hearing will be held January 4 in Dunn North Carolina on the motion of FBI agent Robert Hurley to transfer his case from Harnett Recorder's Court to U.S. District Court. Hurley is charged with false arrest and assault with a pistol during an attempted arrest of Nichols Crissman. The motion follows a prior report and details from Recorder's Court records.
State Board Signs Motor Oil Contracts
The State Board signs motor oil contracts with Esso Standard Oil Pure Oil Co and others to supply oils to state services. The agreement sets a price around 3 cents per quart at service stations, with discounts for round purchases and drums.
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