Local Educator Coons Funeral Arrangements Announced
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday with burial in Salem cemetery in Winston-Salem. native of Hickory Coons attended Lenoir Rhyne College and UNC. He taught in Hickory and Catawba County, later serving as superintendent of schools at Troy.
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VEPCO Hydro Plant Appeal Tests Block Efforts
Virginia Electric and Power Company seeks a ruling from the Supreme Court to block VEPCO's hydroelectric project at a Richmond site. The case involves government officials and Interior Department officials challenging regulatory actions.
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Murphy Citizens Vote to Remain Beer Free
Murphy North Carolina residents voted yesterday to keep the county dry, with the registrar reporting 627 against beer and 293 in favor. The result extends Cherokee County’s continuing prohibition status following the 1948 county-wide decision.
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North Carolina college enrollments drop 9.1 percent
Enrollments in North Carolina colleges for the year fall by 9.1 percent. Dr James E Hillman notes improvement in women students though the overall decline remains a concern for state higher education.
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Pou chooses to seek re election to House
Raleigh state representative Edwin S. Pou says he will not run for state auditor and instead will seek reelection to the House. The incumbent State Auditor Bridges is seeking reelection.
North Carolina Foresters Propose Minimum Log Cutting Standard
The North Carolina Forestry Association drafts a minimum log cutting standard not yet in state law. Association President Joe Wolcott of Raleigh announced the plan and said groups in forestry are asked to adopt it.
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Two Men Held in Wake County Rape Case
Wake County authorities detained John Ray, 27, and taxi driver A. D. Jones, 39, on rape and assault charges. The widow and mother of two alleged she was assaulted after a course encounter. Ray is held without bond. Jones posted $2,000 and both men face March 3 court date in Wake County Superior Court.
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Taft Faces GOP Critics Over Far Eastern Policy
Senate debate centers on Taft plan for Asia and potential all out war in the region. Wayne Morse, Owen Brewster, Earl Warren challenge Taft while Eisenhower distances from staff plans. Kefauver opposes Vatican ambassador proposal but favors legate presence.
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Rail Issues Lift Market Amid Light Trading In New York
Railroad stocks drove early market gains in New York as Amerada’s Williston Basin oil well completion boosted sector sentiment. Northern Pacific rose as did Union Pacific and several other issues, while Joy Manufacturing and American Cyanamid posted gains. oils surged then retreated with Santa Fe and Howe Sound among movers.
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Truman Seeks $150000 Monthly Expense for Morris
President Truman plans to ask Congress for an expense allowance of 150000 a month for Newbold Morris to hire a staff to pursue corruption cases. Informants say the request is a maximum, not a guaranteed staffing level, and may fund power to investigate wrongdoers. Democrats and Republicans debate potential pardons and self incrimination issues.
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Allied Guns In Withering Fire At Reds
In a four minute air battle over North Korea, 19 U S Sabre jets clashed with 30 Communist jets. one Red MIG was damaged. Fifth Air Force credited Kant with damage as 289 louds men bombarded. The Eighth Army reported Reds attacked from Mundung Valley, with 1 000 behind, but Allied forces halted the assault in a 49 minute engagement. Officers avoided casualty counts, but claimed very heavy Red losses.
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Exclusive NEA Feature Preview of Tragic Plane Disaster
NEA feature by Wade Jones previews a deadly plane crash that shakes a crowded city. The report hints at investigation angles and potential human-interest details forthcoming on page 58 of The Enterprise.
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Important Truce Session Set For Tomorrow in Korea
Truce negotiators in Munsan plan a full dress session to hear a new Communist proposal on peace and repatriation. Adm. Turner and Matthew Ridgway, with Washington officials, report slight progress on prisoner exchanges while Reds stall ahead of Saturday plenary session.
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New York Jewel Thievery Leads Nation Says Dispatch
A United Press report from New York states jewel theft in New York leads the nation with East Side Manhattan luxury hotels rife with looters. Miami Chicago Kansas City and Los Angeles are other hot spots as thieves work with fences to convert loot quickly into cash. The piece describes fences as crooks who launder stolen gems through legitimate businesses and details thief profiles including spotters and masters who target high-end jewelry via opened closets and room access.
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Federal Judge Waring Ends A Turbulent 10 Year Term
Charleston report says Federal District Judge J Waites Waring ends a controversial decade on the bench bowing out amid a court case over school desegregation. The three judge panel to rehear the case in Columbia March 3 includes Judges Parker and Timmerman. Waring has reportedly sold his Charleston home and plans to move to New York.
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Jury Expected to Hear Smith Case This Afternoon
In Guilford Superior Court in Greensboro jurors are expected to get the Smith case this afternoon. Court records show ongoing deliberations and the trial proceeding through the day with witnesses and evidence presented.
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Jury Finds Negro Guilty Of Rape In Retrial
An all white jury in Ocala Florida finds Walter Lee Irvin 24 guilty in a retrial for the rape of a white housewife. The verdict comes after 12 jurors deliberated and the jurors hear argument from NAACP attorney Tomming Marshall who challenged the evidence. Irvin faces a possible death sentence, with the state pursuing execution in the electric chair.
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Carlyle Seeks Re election Criticizes Congress and Sunny Point
Rep F Ertel Carlyle of Lumberton launched his re election bid by accusing Congress of neglecting the Cape Fear River. He charged 22 million dollars is spent on a Sunny Point ammunition dump and noted Wilmington has become a major Atlantic petroleum port while his opponent Joe Tally hails from a city rising as a petroleum hub.
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Elizabeth Leads Final Homage at Windsor Funeral
Crowds line the streets as Elizabeth travels to Windsor for the royal funeral of King George V. The queen and church leaders lead a solemn service with the hymn The Strife Is Oer. A coffin is lowered beside the king’s brother, the first Duke of Kent, in Westminster’s royal vault.
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Fox Hunters Push Off in Nags Head for Valentines Sea Run
Hard rain delays hunt at Tybee? The report notes Hardy fox hunters returning to the field in Nags Head seeking better luck on the Valentine sea run as the second hunt starts amid heavy showers.
Weather forecast notes chilly temp swing tonight and tomorrow
Tonight the low is forecast at 50 degrees while tomorrow’s high reaches 49. Today’s expected high was 45 and last night’s low 58, indicating a sharp temperature drop.
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