Preyer Promises Thomasville Rail Underpass
Judge L Richardson Preyer the Democratic governor candidate told a Chair City audience he will ensure a Thomasville rail underpass, citing ambulances and police delays when trains pass 200 cars long. He urged rural road paving and a $26 million state road bond without tax hikes, noting North Carolina leads in farmers. Local attorney Charles F. Lambeth Jr introduced him.
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Civil Defense Meeting Set for January 21
Amateur radio operators affiliated with Civil Defense will meet at the Civil Defense Office on January 21 at 7 30 p m to reorganize the club and elect new officers. J R Stanton the present chief will become Communications Chief in the Civil Defense staff. The radio group trains continually to upgrade skills and will offer a new basic course for interested people.
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Civil Defense Staff
Viet Nam
Two Reappointed To Commission Names Include Peacock Van Landingham
Gov. Terry Sanford announced 23 appointments to the North Carolina Confederate Centennial Commission. John R. Peacock of High Point and Russell F. Van Landingham of Thomasville are among the appointees, with terms expiring September 1, 1965.
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High Point
Russell F. van Landingham
Thomasville
North Carolina
Confederate Centennial Commission
Terry Sanford
Rescue Effort Recovered Five Bodies From Icy Pond
Garrison and Bert Winter led a perilous ice rescue at Dr. B. E. Pulliam’s farm pond. Williams father of a drowned boy crawled from the ice as rescuers reached the scene. Despite efforts by volunteers and deputies, all five boys were recovered dead.
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City-County Planning Board
B. E. Pulliam
Williams
Bert
Garrison
Democrat Chief Hurt In Wreck Near Roanoke Rapids
State Democratic Party Chairman W L Crew suffered a fractured leg and facial cuts when his car collided with a tractor trailer on Interstate 95 near the N C 46 interchange, about four miles from Roanoke Rapids. He was in fair condition at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. The truck driver was charged with following too closely.
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Democratic Party
W. Lunsford
N. C. 46
Broyhill Hints Kennedy May Change Jobs
Rep. James T. Broyhill said Attorney General Robert Kennedy’s trip to Indonesia could signal a move toward the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He noted the trip might indicate Kennedy will be changing jobs, remarks offered during a speech in Charlotte at a Republican Women gathering.
Religious balance in West Germany 1956 population split
Official figures from Bonn show a 56 million population with 51 percent Protestant and 44 percent Roman Catholic. The data reflects the religious composition of West Germany during the period.
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