Bankers and farm leaders meet in Raleigh conference
About 500 participants from several Southeastern states attend a two day Raleigh gathering with keynote by Charles B Shuman president of the American Farm Bureau Federation The agenda includes North Carolina agricultural outlook farm improvements financing and increasing farm income Speakers include D S Weaver and C B Ratchford The North Carolina Bankers Association and State College sponsor the event The conference ends Tuesday with a banquet.
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Raleigh
Charles B. Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Southeastern
North Carolina
D.S. Weaver
North Carolina State College
C. B. Ratchford
Servce
North Carolina Bankers Assn
State College
Two Soldiers Die in Chelmsford Car Crash Near Ft Devens
Miss Catherine Carey 49 of Leominster and Army Cpl Roland H. Smith of Gastonia killed in head on collision near Chelmsford. Soldier Joe Pagan of Campbell Ohio critically injured. he was listed on the danger list at St John’s Hospital Lowell. All were stationed at Ft Devens. Carey rode alone.
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Chelmsford
Mass
Catherine Carey
Leominster
Army
Roland H. Smith
Gastonia
Here
Joe Pagan
Campbell
Ohio
Smith
St. John’s Hospital
Lowell
Ft. Devens
Chiang Confident as Quemoy Aggression Eases After Shelling
Chiang Kai-shek spoke at a news conference amid resumed Nationalist claims of heavy Communist shelling at Quemoy. He left abruptly after answering questions, while reports of U S defense pledges to Quemoy and Matsu faced subsequent clarification from Foreign Minister Yeh.
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Quemoy
Strait of
Formosa
Amoy
Matsu Island
Here
Foochow
George Yeh
United States
Matsu
Yeh
Olson Trial Opens Over POW Leaflet and War Time Actions
The Olson trial focuses on a wrongful surrender leaflet and pro Communist statements by a Marine POW at a Korean camp. He faced possible death on counts, while in Walter Reed Hospital for psychiatric observation and delayed retirement.
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Olson
Korea
Pacific
United States
Charles Dickerson
Chester Mathis
Charles Harrison
Albert Roberts
U. S. Marine Corps
Lumberton
N. C
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Washington, D.D. C
Army
Virus Pneumonia Aftermath Lingers For Some Victims
The article notes that recovery from virus pneumonia often ends with prolonged weariness and fatigue lasting months or years. It advises bed rest, fresh air, good diet, and doctor guidance, as lingering coughs and reduced strength can persist after the acute illness. It also explains exposure timing, slower fevers, and patchy lung involvement, with emphasis on prevention and realistic recovery.
Union Merger is Praised
Victor G. Reuther urged CIO and allied unions to unite, saying a single labor movement will raise living standards, boost employment and purchasing power, and enable strong organizing campaigns nationwide for a new federation dedicated to democratic ideals.
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Elkin
N.C
CIO
America
Victor G. Reuther
Walter P. Reuther
American Labor Movement
Oo Workers of America
Reuther
Textile Workers of America
United Labor Movement
United States
United
Two Deny Part In Slaying
Gov Gordon Persons imposed limited martial law in Phenix City while National Guard troops assumed county law enforcement for six months. Patterson's death spurred a vice crackdown yielding heavy fines and prison terms for over 100 racketeers. A new mayor, sheriff, and police chief were installed. Fuller received seven years and a $250 fine for election law violation. Ferrell paid a $250 fine on a similar charge.
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Phenix City
Gordon Persons
National Guard
Patterson
Fuller
Ferrell
Atomic Tests Slated Amid Radiation Concerns
The AEC plans another nuclear test from a high tower to limit dust fallout near communities. Chairman Strauss says each test is essential for national security despite Soviet claims of rapid weapon progress. Graves notes Livermore scientists will particularly study the initial test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEC
Ee L. Strauss
Graves
U. S
Livermore
New Bern Publisher Baxter Dawson Dies at 77
Baxter Dawson 77 editor publisher died at Kafer Memorial Hospital after long illness. Founder of the morning New Bernian he owned the Sun Journal and published both papers. He also ran the Bayboro Sentinel and a short lived Kinston daily. Survived by two sons James B. Dawson Jr. and William Dawson. Funeral at Centenary Methodist Church tomorrow at 3 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Dawson
Kafer Memorial Hospital
Dawson
Morning New Bernian
Afternoon Sun-Journal
Bayborre Sentinel
Pamlico County
Kinston
Carolina Press Assn
Associated Press
James B. Dawson Jr
Washington, D.C
William Dawson
Bremerton, Wash
Centennary Methodist Church
American Jewish Year Book Estimates World Jewish Population
The American Jewish Year Book reports a world Jewish population of 11,867,000, about half of an estimated 2.5 billion total world population. It lists the U S Jewish population at five million, Russia at two million, Israel at 1,488,470, Germany at 23,000, Great Britain at 40,000, and France at 300,000.
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New York
American Jewish Committee
United States
Russia
Israel
Germany
Great Britain
France
Bloodshed Boxscore Raleigh Traffic Death Toll Update
RALEIGH The Motor Vehicles Department reports highway fatalities and injuries for the period from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. today. Killed 8 rural 75 this year 112 killed to date last year 101 Injured in 1954 to Dec 1 14002 Injured in 1953 to Dec 1 13655.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Motor Vehicles Department
Mitley
Courtship Display of Male Bird of Paradise Noted
The male bird of paradise raises its plumage during courtship just as the peacock does, showcasing vivid feathering to attract a mate.
Wreckage Sought In Belgians Airliner Vanishing
Ground sea and air searchers combed a fog bound arc north and west of Rome for the Sabena DC6 that vanished near Viterbo with 29 aboard. The passengers include four Americans, three Belgian children, and Italy’s 19 year old beauty queen Marcella Mariani. The plane was to land at Ciampino Airport in 20 minutes when contact was lost.
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Rome
Africa
Marcella Mariani
Italy
Sabena Airlines
Viterbo
Ciampino
Paul Leroy
Lake Hiawatha
N. J
Bear Creek Mining Co
Robert Singer
Brooklyn
Socony-Vacuum Oil
Untitled Suter and Guerrieri Named in Rome Connection
J Suter of Brussels area and Gloria Guerrieri of Rome are connected to a case under investigation. Suter is described as 48, with Guerrieri aged 27, identified as secretary to Mise Mari Ani.
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Chiang
Sweetie Pie
Seltzer
WEA Service
By Galbraith
Reg U
Pat OF Cope
Valentine
Harold T. Jarrell
DR. Howard C. Jarrell
Church Street
IA Air Lines
Miami
New Bern
Hershberger
Clover Brand
DeWitt Holton
Piet Teerdit
C. DeWitt Holton Furniture Co
S. Main St
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