Lexington C of C Expands Spring Furniture Show
Lexington announces an expanded promotional program for the spring furniture show in Lexington during the week of April 17. The Lexington Furniture Industry Promotion Committee of the chamber of commerce plans the wider effort after success of last October’s industry wide promotion. Larry Johnson notes the program begins around April and runs through the show’s end.
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Lexington
Lexington Furniture Industry Promotion Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Larry Johnson
Freighter is Freed After Dover Grounding
Gale winds drove the 7,172 ton Italian freighter Monviso aground under the Dover cliffs early today. Tugs worked through a blinding snow to free her on the rising tide. Damage extent was not yet known.
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Dover
England
Monviso
Leukemia Treatment Perfected
A St Michael's Hospital team in Toronto reports a new leukemia treatment showing encouraging results in ward trials. Dr Charles Bardawill notes the approach uses a growth hormone from animal pituitary glands and alkalideate balance, with a 10 day course showing recovery trends.
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Toronto
Ont
St.Michael's Hospital
Charles Bardawill
Bardawill
Heart and Blood Diseases and Cancer Deaths Share U S Total
Health trends show heart disease and cancer together account for about three quarters of U S deaths. The statistic highlights the persistent prominence of cardiovascular and oncological conditions in national mortality.
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U. S
Income Tax Primer Highlights Filing Rules for 1954
The primer explains who must file based on age and income for 1954. Those 65 or older must file only if income reaches 1200 or more, those under 65 must file if gross income is 600 or more, and self employed earners must file with net earnings 400 or more. If tax was withheld, unmarried individuals may file for a refund, including students with part time work under 600. Tomorrow: choosing the proper form.
Safety School Plans Set for North Carolina Event
Winston-Salem hosts the 10th annual North Carolina safety school from March 21 to 23 announced by Edward W. Ruggles director of NC State College Extension Division. The three day program is led by the Extension Division School of Education and School of Engineering and targets safety engineers supervisors personnel managers and executives in transportation manufacturing and utilities.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Edward W. Ruggles
North Carolina State College Extension Division
School of Education
School of Engineering
Wake County gambling raid nets 25 arrests
Sheriff reports a large Wake County operation near Cary with 25 men arrested and charged for operating a gambling house. Police seized cards dice chips tables and other gambling paraphernalia at a farm house owned by Harry Johnson Raleigh Route 4. Johnson 59 faces operating a gambling house with possible additional charges pending against other defendants.
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Raleigh
Wake County
Cary
Robert J. Peasants
Harry Johnson
Route 4
Johnson
Legislature weighs new sales tax plan on food and drinks
The eighth week of legislative deliberations battles over taxes with a proposed 3 percent sales tax on foods and building materials as an alternative to tobacco and soft drink levies. Other measures include shifting automobile license revenue and payroll deduction of state income tax, while a milk pricing bill and House reapportionment debate loom. Jupiter’s circumference is 88 700 miles.
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Bunn
Finance Committee
Highway Fund
General Fund
Joint Appropriations Committee
Get Commission
State Board of Higher Education
Oe Geomy
Gor
Mal Whle
Législacthe
Senate
Ralph Scott
State Milk Commission
Alamance
House
Rockingham Coun
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