Virginia Editor Henry Drew Perkins dies at 89
Norfolk veteran Henry Drew Perkins aged 89, associate editor of the Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, died at his home. A 62 year field veteran, he moved from business to mechanical to the news side and wrote a Looking Backward column. He once covered a drowning tragedy that proved to involve his son. Perkins was a native of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
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Formosa War Risk Expands Beyond Redeployment
The article describes a shift beyond mere redeployment as decisions by the National Security Council set a plan to hold offshore isands to defend Formosa. It notes that Congress would grant advance approval to strike Communist concentrations on the Chinese mainland, removing sanctuaries that existed north of the Yalu.
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Paraguay Uprising Suppressed
The Patria announces Paraguay's uprising was quelled. Tomas Romero Pereira, interior minister and acting president, says measures ensured public safety and order. Ten killed in fighting near the capital police station as cadets face charges and the academy closes for summer break.
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Caribou Herds Decline Amid Wolves Disease and Drought
Canadian caribou populations face steep losses from wolf predation hunting disease and natural scarcity. Wildlife officials warn of shrinking herds and declining calving rates across affected regions as conservation efforts intensify.
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If All Natural Ice Melted Rising Seas Could Reach 100 Feet
The National Geographic Society estimates that melting all natural ice on Earth would release enough water to raise sea levels by about 100 feet. This projection highlights potential global coastal impacts and serves as a warning about climate change effects.
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Postal chief requests higher mailing rates to cover costs
Postmaster General Summerfield urged Congress to raise letter rates from 3 to 4 cents and air mail from 6 to 7 cents to fund growing mail volume and improve service. He seeks 5 percent pay hikes for about 500,000 postal workers and salary schedule reforms, projecting combined annual costs and revenue shifts.
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House Takes Up Ike's Formosa Defense Plan
The House discusses President Eisenhower's Formosa defense plan and considers a resolution granting advance wartime approval to act if deemed necessary, with debate on timing and implications.
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Hundreds of Firms Head List of U.S. Stocks
A long roster of major corporations including Allied Chemical Boeing General Electric IBM and Ford is listed in New York stock reports. The broad array covers industries from railroads to oil and autos, reflecting wide market activity. The document also discusses congressional actions on Formosa related to U.S. readiness to fight and the upcoming votes in the House and Senate.
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Allied Chemical & Dye
Allis Chalmers
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American Smelt & Ref
American Tel & Tel American Tobacco
Achison, Top &Sf
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Areo Manufacturing
Baltimore & Ohio
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borg Warner Budd Company
Burlington Mills
Burroughs Corpse & Hecla
Canadian Pacific Carolina Power & St Delanese Corp
Champion Paper & Fib
Chesapeake & Ohio
Eea Corporation
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Continental Can
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Curtis Wright - Delaware
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Avia Northern Pacific
Ohio Oil Company
Pacific Gas & Elec Pacific Mills
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Penney J. C. Co
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Philco Corporation
Phillips Petroleum Pittsburgh P Gl
Pullman Company
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Radio Corporation
Remington Rand Republic Steel
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Election Hearings Criticized in North Carolina
A congressional committee investigated the 9th District voting in North Carolina with hearings in Statesville Boone and Taylorsville. The majority report urged revision of absentee voting and registration laws while the minority contested the hearings and condemned exaggeration and misstatements by staff.
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Hearing Set On Insurance Rate Hike In North Carolina
A February 2 hearing will consider a net increase of 773 415.93 in bail insurance rates for tobacco in North Carolina. Insurance Commissioner Charles F. Gold noted the rate rise is based on loss experience from 1924 through 1954. The proposal also shows 116.85 in increases and 68 701.02 in decreases totaling the net rise. Counties to see rate boosts include Beaufort Bertie Caswell Chatham Chowan Columbus Davidson Cumberland Durham Granville Greene Harnett Hoke Johnston Jones Northampton Person Pitt Randolph Richmond Rocks Vance Warren Wake Lenoir.
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European newspapers react cautiously to Formosa policy
European outlets welcome the United States stance as a measured move to ease Far East tension while noting mixed signals on possible American intervention in disputed islands Que Moy and Matsu. Moscow contends the plan aims to sustain American occupation of Formosa amid regional strain.
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High Rock Plan Discussed By Committee
A bill for a committee to present to Gov Hodges would create a state board with authority to pass on water applications, marking a departure from riparian rights. Love urged drafting legislation to fit local needs and warned the legislature may not adopt the full ec report recommendations.
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