North Carolina Eyes WUNC TV as Pilot Educational Station
A Raleigh based committee recommends Consolidated University’s WUNC TV operate as a pilot for educational television in North Carolina. The NC Educational Radio and Television Commission urged Gov Hodges and the 1955 General Assembly to consider financing, ultra high frequency transmitters, and broad access for about 2.4 million people served by towers in Chatham County and campuses at Chapel Hill Greensboro and Raleigh.
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Raleigh
Consolidated University
North Carolina
North Carolina Educational Radio and Television Commission
Gov. Hodges
General Assembly
Wunctv
Greer
Wunc-Tv
Chapel Hill
Greensboro
Chatham County
Nationwide Convicts Escape Prompts Stateswide Alert
A nationwide alert is issued for four convicts who escaped from a State Penitentiary through an utility tunnel. The fugitives include 40 year old Nathan Corn who murdered his Rock Hill employer George Beam in 1948 and two others Bryson and Gardner. Five more convicts attempted escape from the maximum security unit the day after.
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Columbia
Nathan Corn
Rock Hill
George C. Beam
Charlie Goodson
Bryson
Nautical Across and More Puzzle Clues
A crossword style list of clues with numbers for across items such as fruit drink membranous pouch and mariners direction, with entries like explain beverage ropes aboard a sailing vessel and related terms. The grid seems to include clues for parts of anatomy, objects, and actions such as crustacean claws muse of lyric poetry and papal capes.
Turnpike survey details set for tri state plan
North Carolina Turnpike Authority approves terms for a three state survey with Coverdale Eng and two New York underwriters covering 96 000 for the study 32 000 per state The plan runs from Parkersburg West Virginia to near Charlotte and possibly Durham with a January 31 contract deadline and a June field work end.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Turnpike Authority
Virginia
West Virginia
New York
Coverdale Eng
First Security
Ham and Byrne & Phelps
Way Commission
North Carolina Authority
Parkersburg
W. Va
Virginia Line
Mount Airy
N.C
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
Durham
How Can You Tell When You're Adult
New York sidewalk reflections reveal signs of growing up. Signs include wrinkles, pondering wills, grown up jokes, dentist visits, three Dear John letters, and planning for a future. The piece blends humor with aging milestones and changed perspectives.
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New York
John
Burley Markets Reopen Tuesday in Kentucky
Burley tobacco markets in eight states will resume next Tuesday on a four hour daily sales schedule. The Burley Auction Warehouse Assn Sales Committee chaired by Albert G. Clay announced the decision after a telephone conference. The four hour daily sales plan continues the pre holiday selling time despite expectations of possible curtailment due to large early 194 crop volume.
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Mount Sterling
Burley
Albert G. Clay
Burley Auction Warehouse Assn
Germany to Launch Peaceful Atomic Research Program
West Germany’s government and industry plan a joint peaceful atomic research program to begin in 1955. Officials say the project includes an atomic research center with a 10,000 kilowatt reactor.
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BOM
Germany
West Germany
Aggies Entertain Doubts on Future Roles in News Piece
A fragmentary newspaper passage critiques self image and ambition, noting that past glories tempt bragging while current plans seem distant. The tone suggests skepticism about personal identity and societal expectations, with a focus on pride versus progress.
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Joe
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Lambeth, Inc
S. Main St
Archdale
Sylvania 2!’ TV
Goodfyyear Service Store
N. Main ST
English & N. Main
Cheramy
Cologne
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