Sitdown Protests Close One Food Counter in High Point
High Point stores faced sit-down demonstrations as negotiations proceed. McLellan's removed counter stools and stocked pictures. Woolworth downtown and College Village kept luncheonnette counters open amid planned student visits. Everette's Cafe refused service to several students yesterday and today. Eckerd's closed briefly due to staffing and crowding. Kress remains the least involved in the dispute. Demonstrators say students will repeat actions until demands for service are met.
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Argentine Ships Hit Submarine in Gulf. Capture Imminent
Argentina says warships crippled a mystery submarine hiding near Golfo Nuevo 650 miles southwest of Buenos Aires. The sub surfaced every 48 hours after depth charge and shell hits, with Frondizi meeting military chiefs as officials confirm the intrusion exists.
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Lunch Counter Sitdown Spreads Across Carolinas to Rock Hill
A peaceful sit down by Negro students at Rock Hill S C and Concord N C lunch counters sparked closures at Woolworths and McCrorys. The action spreads from Greensboro and Fayetteville with student leaders unidentified.
Stools Replaced At Fayetteville Lunch Counters
In Fayetteville North Carolina two Woolworth and Mc Crory stores restored stools to their lunch counters after a protest by Negro students from Fayetteville State Teachers College for Negroes. The students voted to appoint a committee to meet officials. The Woolworth manager said they would continue to operate by local custom. No comment from McCrory on a meeting.
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Test Ban Proposal Seen Likely to Win Senate Support
Sen. George D. Aiken says a U S test ban aligned with the new proposal has a good chance of Senate ratification. Bipartisan support grows though some doubt it can break Geneva talks deadlock. Diplomats in Geneva weigh the plan as U S and Soviet officials study its terms.
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Seawell Defends Ruling on Sitdown Protests
North Carolina Attorney General Malcolm B. Seawell told the ACLU that his remarks on Negro sitdown protests are none of their business. He stood by his statement that private business owners may refuse service and noted the state Supreme Court affirmation. The ACLU urged protection of 14th Amendment rights and First Amendment peaceful demonstration, urging desegregation and equal treatment.
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Seawell Weighs Move To Governor Race
RALEIGH AP Terry Seawell filed for governor, signaling possible candidacy while Atty Gen Malcolm Seawell said he is seriously considering running. He pledged not to run for sale of the office, aiming for 350000 votes rather than 350000 in funds. Sanford submitted a 250 dollar filing fee.
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Paar quits show over censorship and plans long European vacation
NBC television star Jack Paar walked off the air citing censorship of an anecdote and said he will not return. He plans a long vacation in Europe, possibly the Mediterranean, and has canceled future commitments including a Bob Hope appearance. His wife supported the decision as Paar expressed feeling let down by the network.
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Khrushchev Seeks Peaceful Coexistence While Boosting Power
Soviet Premier Khrushchev told 400000 Indians in Delhi that the Soviet Union is the strongest military power but will not exploit superiority. He urged peaceful competition and said the USSR aims to surpass the United States in per capita production while seeking shorter workdays and higher living standards. He met Nehru to discuss India's Himalayan border dispute with China.
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Village Saves Vital Industry in Herkimer New York
In Herkimer New York the Standard Furniture Co faced closure but a village drive raised about 195000 stopping a shut down. The 9000 residents pledged funds and 300 workers invested. The company will continue operations with 1.4 million dollars in annual wages and 75 year history.
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