Seawell Pushes Uniform Act to Curb Small Loan Firms
North Carolina Attorney General Malcolm Seawell urged tighter controls on small loan companies after a state check found two Roxboro firms Frank's Finance Co and FFC Loans charged multiple fees and insurance within 60 days. He cited cases where policies overlapped and profits appeared excessive. Franks defended his firms as following existing rates and pledged compliance if a uniform act is enacted.
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Raleigh
Malcolm Seawell
Seawell
Roxboro
Frank's Finance Co
FFC Loans, Inc
Frank
Charles F Gold
Elizabeth City
Jack W. Franks
American Southern Insurance Co
Franks
Greensboro
Insurance Commission and Banking Commission
India marks 10 years of independence with pomp and hopeful resolve
New Delhi outlines a grand Independence Day spectacle celebrating a decade since 1947. President Prasad reviews troops at the red sandstone fort as jets fly overhead. A seven mile parade features camels, elephants, schoolchildren, and dancers from diverse regions. India emphasizes stability and ongoing development despite home and regional tensions.
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New Delhi
India
Himalayas
Jawaharlal Nehru
Congress Party
Nehru
Rajendra Prassad
Red Sandstone
Mogul Imperial
Northeast Frontier Agency
Red China
Asia
Economic Policies Blasted by Senate Economic Committee
The Democratic majority on the Senate House Economic Committee accused Eisenhower administration policies of stunting growth since 1953. The report urged major reforms in fiscal monetary and debt management and proposed subsidies for farmers, federal aid for distressed areas, tax revisions, freer trade, and tougher antitrust enforcement.
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Senate
House Economic Committee
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
Paul H. Douglas
D-Ill
Oehower
Winking Satellite Aims to Map Earth from Space
The United States plans a cloud of scientific satellites in the next years. A polar orbiting satellite will flash a light as it sweeps the sky to help measure the earth and aid navigation. NASA intends about four to six satellites yearly to study sun effects on Earth and support manned spaceflight, weather, and communications.
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New York
United
National Space and Aeronautic Administration
Ispace
Earth
Clark
Institute of Aeronautical Sciences
Debre warns France on Algeria crisis as De Gaulle presses aims
Premier Michel Debre cautioned that order must be kept in Algeria or all could be lost while De Gaulle maintains Algeria's self determination policy. Debre met Gen Maurice Challe and Paul Delouvrier after a night visit to Algiers and discussed with ten Algiers deputies before returning to Paris.
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Paris
Michel Debre
Algeria
Debre
Algiers
France
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Echo D'Alger
Maurice Challe
Paul Delouvrier
ADA Attack Boosts Johnson in Democratic Contest
The ADA singled out Lyndon B. Johnson as a symbol of compromise and opportunism, boosting his standing among middle of the road Democrats. Supporters expect his rivals Kennedy Humphrey Symington to push liberal positions, aiding Johnson’s bid for the nomination as Los Angeles hosts the July convention. Dirksen criticized the ADA move as narrowing voter choice.
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Washington
Americans For
Democratic Action
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
ADA
Johnson
Senate
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Hubert Humphrey
Dminn
Stuart Symington
Dmo
Los Angeles
Congress
Demsouvelie Party
Richard M. Nixon
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Hewlett Ready Lennon Reportedly Will Avoid Contest
The Charlotte News reports Alton Lennon will disclose soon that he will not seek the U S Senate seat. House Speaker Addison Hewlett may run, with Democratic leaders preferring only one candidate from Wilmington. Lennon plans reelection to the Seventh District, while Hewlett declined a bid for governor citing funds. Lennon has a Wake Forest background and law career. Hewlett is a Wake Forest graduate and lawyer with business holdings.
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Charlotte
Charlotte News
Alton Lennon
D-N.c
United States Senate
Addison Hewlett
Senate
Wilmington
Lennon
Willis Smith
Sioner
Wake Forest College
New ‘Hanover
Hewlett
Senate C&d
North Tle
Iredell County
Carolina
House of Representa
Turnerstivesburg
Henkel
Henkel Runs Independent for North Carolina Lt. Governor
State Senator C V Henkel announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the May 28 primary. He said the campaign would be independent and would not align with any statewide ticket. Henkel, from the 25th District, has been active in Democratic party affairs and is a merchant, farmer and former precinct chairman.
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Statesville
N.C
C. V. Henkel
Hodges
Henkel
Catawba
Lincoln
Iredell
State Party
Raleigh attorney Dr I Beverly Lake eyes governor bid
Dr I Beverly Lake of Raleigh says he may announce by February 10 whether he will run in the May Democratic primary for governor. He notes encouragement from friends and financial support but says he needs more to justify a formal announcement. He has been a former assistant attorney general and a public school segregation advocate.
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Raleigh (Ap
I. Beverly Lake
Raleigh
Lake
Eisenhower Rejects Immediate U S Cuba Reprisals
President Eisenhower states the United States will not seek reprisals against Fidel Castro's regime and will not intervene in Cuba's internal affairs. He notes Castro's anti American campaign causes concern but emphasizes U S affection for the Cuban people and a calm approach.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Castro
Soviet Union
Thomas 58. Gates Jr
Diana Barrymore Dies at 38 in New York Apartment
Actress Diana Barrymore 38 was found dead in her New York apartment. Daughter of John Barrymore and Blanche Oelrichs, she battled alcoholism and failed marriages, told in her autobiography Too Much Too Soon. Her famous family included aunt Ethel and uncle Lionel Barrymore.
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New York
Diana Barrymore
John Barrymore
Blanche Oelrichs
Michael Strange
Ethel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
England
Barrymores
Esme
Miss Barrymore
Bramwell Fletcher
John Howard
Diana
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