Syrians resume fire on frontier as patrol ambushed
In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv reports said Syrian outposts opened fire on a five man Israeli patrol moving toward their positions. The clash followed a request by UN officials for Syria to withdraw from a demilitarized zone near the Sea of Galilee.
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Federal Education Aid Debated amid Election Year tensions
Senate debates federal school aid as Lyndon B. Johnson pushes to pass a bill. Pat McNamara seeks 500 million dollars yearly for two years in grants for construction, with amendments anticipated. Dirksen warns of possible presidential veto and Republicans plan Lincoln Day speeches as civil rights follow-up looms.
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Warsaw Pact Talks Scheduled
Warsaw Pact delegates from Communist nations will meet in the Kremlin on Thursday for a policy session. Leaders may announce sharp armed forces cuts and a phased Soviet troop withdrawal from East Europe, expanding Soviet influence and military strength. Observers noted talks on bloc agriculture and a new press blackout.
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Davidson College Praises WBTV At FCC Hearing
Dr D Grier Martin president of Davidson College testified at an FCC hearing that WBTV Charlotte has done more for the college than WSOC TV, noting WBTV has served longer and saying there is no complaint with WSOC TV. The college sits 20 miles north of Charlotte.
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De Gaulle Granted Broad Powers Amid Algeria Crisis
The French Senate is set to approve a government bill granting De Gaulle authority to legislate by decree for a year to address Algerian unrest and safeguard the republic. The National Assembly earlier approved the measure 449 to 79, with decrees to be submitted for ratification by April 1, 1961. Deputies demanded De Gaulle approve all decrees, but the president already leads cabinet decisions on such actions. The measure aims to back tough steps against extremist elements supporting De Gaulle's Algerian policy. Meanwhile in Charlotte, Belmont Abbey College officials testified about local TV station cooperation as applications for Greensboro channel capacity proceed among four bidders See BROADCASTING Page 10-A
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Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
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Eisenhower rejects constant bomber alert proposal
President Eisenhower endorses Gates and Twining over Power on bomber alert and ridicules the idea of a continuous airborne alert. He affirms trust in the defense leaders and rejects the claim that Soviet missiles threaten the retaliatory force. He also comments on Nixon and GOP nomination prospects.
Senate backs three in one amendment including poll tax ban
The Senate approved a three part constitutional measure by 70 to 18, banning poll taxes and adding provisions to empower governors to fill House vacancies after a large loss, and to allow District of Columbia residents to vote in presidential elections with delegates to the House. The package could be separate for House and states approval. Ratification by three quarters of states within seven years is required.
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Nixon to Draft Own Farm Program Amid Campaign Prep
Vice President Richard M. Nixon prepares to draft his independent farm program as a potential Republican presidential nominee. He consulted on broad policies but did not refine the administration’s plan, and he will support it while opposing critics over crop surpluses and farm income. Nixon plans to outline proposals in future speeches ahead of the GOP platform process.
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Rockefeller’s Candidacy Is Denied
Albany N Y AP Gov Nelson A Rockefeller is absolutely not a candidate for the Republican presidential or vice presidential nomination, New York GOP chairman L Judson Morhouse said. Morhouse spoke after Maryland chair D Eldred Rinehart said he heard Rockefeller might still join the ticket.
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Insurgents Sign Up With Legion After Algiers Uprising
About 100 rightists who helped stage last week's Algiers insurrection have joined the French Foreign Legion to avoid investigations. They followed jailed leader Pierre Lagaillarde, with 420 men marching from the barricaded camp. Up to 300 of Lagaillarde's followers reportedly face investigations. Deputies Mourad Kaouah and Jean-Baptiste Biaggi were seized in Paris and are now in a Paris prison with Lagaillarde. Joseph Ortiz, revolt head, was said to be fleeing or directing from a hideout.
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Veteran Marine Sgt.-arrested in Kinston bank robbery
Acting M Sgt. Melvin Lee Nash 33 aviation ordnance instructor at Cherry Point Marine Air Station was charged with the 4701 robbery of the Parkview branch of Commercial National Bank in Kinston. He appeared before U S Commissioner W J Thomas and was held on 25000 bond for federal trial April 18 in New Bern. A bank customer identified Nash despite a mask, and FBI found 3778 in cash on the Cherry Point base. Nash denied guilt, said little during a 15 minute hearing, and was jailed in Wilson after questioning.
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U.S
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Commercial National Bank
Sarah Beth Hearn
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Thomas
Wilsor
Wilson
Minnie B. Nash
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W. Wade Bromwell
Charlotte
Eisenhower backs sharing nuclear knowledge with allies
President Eisenhower urged a liberal change to the Atomic Energy Act to allow U S allies to receive nuclear information. He argued allies should have a say in defense, not be treated as junior partners, and that responsible nations could substantially help free world defenses.
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MacArthur’s Morale Improves at Lenox Hill Hospital
General Douglas MacArthur shows improved morale as he remains in Lenox Hill Hospital. His arm chair from the hotel and a West Point varsity robe arrived for his comfort. The 80 year old general earned his letter as a 1903 West Point baseball player.
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Power At Odds With Pentagon Once More
General Thomas Power, head of the Strategic Air Command, clashes with Defense Secretary Gates over missile warning and bomber readiness. Power argues for constant airborne bombers to deter a surprise Soviet strike, while Gates and the Joint Chiefs say his warning estimate is unrealistic. Power says he stands by his speech and previously disputed Neil McElroy.
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Hartford City principal kills two teachers then himself
Leonard O Redden the Hartford City principal killed Harriet Robson and Mimi McFerren in a classroom before shooting himself in a woodland. his wife Hazel said he suffered from delusions of gossip and feared the rumor mill. He had led three grade schools for nine years and served as a WWII veteran.
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Harriet Robson
Mimi McFerren
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Robson
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