Zoologists Meet at University of North Carolina
The annual meeting of the American Society of Zoologists convened at UNC Chapel Hill with over 120 researchers presenting papers across three days. Dr. Elmer Butler of Princeton presided at the first session as topics included notochord formation in chicks and spinal cord influence on tail regeneration in lizards.
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Chapel Hill & of
Iety of Zoologists
University of North Carolina
Elmer Butler
Princeton University
Carolina Broadcast stockholders reject WNCT-TV sale
Stockholders of the Carolina Broadcasting Co. operating WNCT-TV in Greenville voted yesterday against selling the station to Winston-Salem Co. The sale was reported at 1,080,000 dollars and required an 80 percent approval, though the vote tally was not made public.
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Winston-Salemp
Carolina Broadcasting Co
Wnct-Tv
Greenville
Winston- Salem Oo Co
Air Force men killed in collision near East St. Louis
Two Air Force service members died when their car hit a semitrailer near East St. Louis. Ronald Verbie of Concord North Carolina and Roger C. Wade of Ada Ohio were identified by police. Wade’s car skidded on slick pavement and struck the truck. Grangers named Guilford College youths as state’s top grange girl and boy for 1954. Virginia Anne Davis of Rockingham and Richard Myers of Davidson County received trophies at the annual meeting.
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East ST. Louis
Ill
Air Force
Here
Ronald Verbie
Garner E. Verbie
Rt. 1
Concord
N. C
Roger C. Wade
Ada
Ohio
Wade
Guilford College
Piedmont
North Carolina
Virginia Anne Davis Rockingham
Richard Myers
Davidson County
Ytle
Carolina Sa Producers Assn
Grange
America
Pickets Stationed At Greensboro Plant Site
Pickets were placed on the building site of the new factory for P. Lorillard Co after union ironworkers walked off the job yesterday. The walkout was blamed on the employment of non union iron workers in violation of an agreement. The union spokesman said the workmen would remain off the job until the non union workers are discharged.
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Greensboro
P. Lorillard Co
National record set for suicides in Japan in 1954
A national record marks over 20 000 Japanese taking their own lives in 1954, the highest yearly total reported. The figure reflects a continuing crisis linked to postwar hardship and social pressures.
Market Gains Led by Major Industries Across Steel and Oil
Stocks rose about 1 to 2 percent as profits-taking faded. Leaders included Western Union, New York Central, Panhandle Oil, U S Steel, Allied Chemical, American Tobacco, Liggett Myers, Boeing, Chrysler, and General Motors with notable gains in chemicals, textiles, aircraft, and railroads.
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Kleresen
Western Union Telegraph
New York Central
Panhandle Oil
U.S
Konnecott Copper
Allied Emical
American Tobacco
Liggett Myers
American Viscose
Burlington Mills
Boeing
Chrysler
Republic Steel
General Motors
Escsseesess
Gondyear
Ilinois Central Int
Nickel Can
Tel Tel
Kennecott Copper Kroger Liboyty Owen Vicensevegs
Ssssuare Liggett & Mycth
Ck Aircraft
Lorillard
North American Avia
Northern Pacific Sescosseeees
Ohio Oil Compancpraagauy
Pacific Gas
NEW York
Paramount Pictures
Admiral Corporation Ae Nee c
Penney A c Co
Eueseeeeneeeet Alleghany Esesee
Pennsylvania RR
Allied Chemical & Ieeerere
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Allis Chalmers Mfg
Phleo Corporation
American Can
Phillips Petroleum
Standard Oil
Calif
Calumet & Hecla
Canada
Sylvania Elec
Celanese Corp
Texteon Corporation
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chea Co Corporation
Union Carbide
Trans & Western Air Escccencany
FCC
iVnion Pacific
Olbia Gas & Elec
United Airlines
Rcial
United Gas Imp
Continental Ou Et
United States Rubber
Urtis Wright
S. Smelting & Ref
Delaware Lack & West
United States Steel
Douglas Aircraft
Varahum Dow
Westinghouse Electric
Wookworth & Co
Pentagon Must OK Religious Agreement
The Air Force says a formal pact detailing religious rights for Americans in Spain must gain Pentagon approval before signing. Maj. Gen. Kissner said the accord would allow chaplains full access to meet servicemen and dependents needs, with Catholic rites possible for mixed marriages. Natives of Uganda are described as viewing milk as royal by the National Geographic Society.
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Air Force
Spain
Pentagon
U.S
Madrid
Charles I. Carpenter
Carpenter
August W. Kissner
Uganda
National Geographic Society
Victory Predicted For Mendes In NATO West Germany Vote
British and French observers weighed the West German NATO admission and rearmament vote as Mendes France appeared set to win. Tass and Moscow radio claimed pressure aided the premier, while London papers warned of surprises and urged steadiness for France’s role in Europe.
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Socialist Party
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Britain
Anthony Eden
Foreign Office
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NATO
Free Europe
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Western
Comlp
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L'Aurore
L’humanite
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Pravda
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Daily Mail
London
London Times
French Premier Faces Test as Assembly Narrowly Approves Pacts
After a week of debate the Assembly tentatively approved three of four treaties. A French German accord on the Saar was reached, and a pact granting West Germany near sovereignty. NATO vote occurred in a 13 hour night session with 289 supporters, 25 short of a majority of 627.
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West Germany
NATO
Atlantic Alliance
Fight Over Buckingham Palace Style Toilet in London Home
London resident David Millwood fights to install a Buckingham Palace type toilet with a press button valve instead of a pull chain. The Metropolitan Water Board threatens water shutoff if he does not switch by January 30, citing bylaws requiring chain-and-cistern toilets. Millwood cites examples at Chequers and other sites to argue for his choice.
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London
David Millwood
Buckingham Palace
Millwood
Metropolitan Water Board
Churchill
Chequers
Year 1954 Highlights Amidst Mixed Public Mood
HAL BOYLE surveys 1954 as a year of muddled progress with fewer wars, healthier citizens, and a strong economy. He notes standout moments in sports, television, and science, including Bannister’s mile, Everest expeditions, Liberace’s fame, J Fred Muggs, Native Dancer’s retirement, and Johns Foster Dulles’s travels. The piece blends humor with optimism on a year of gradual gains.
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Liberace
Charlie Chan
J. Fred Muggs
Thief Apprehended After Stashing Suit In Apartment
New York detective work led to Pablo F E Quiles, 18, who after taking a suit kept his own behind. A wallet with his name and address was found, linking him to the $700 in stolen clothing and resulting in an arrest within an hour.
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Pablo FE
Quiles
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