Duke alumni drive raises over eight million in year-long fund
Hollis Edens president of Duke University announced gifts totaling more than 8 763 000 in the first Duke annual fund drive ending December 31. The campaign aimed to complete a 12 million goal and will channel remaining funds to special sources. The board opened its session in Raleigh with tours of proposed park sites at Buggs Island. Three Catawba College instructors asked for an open hearing on serious charges, a request the college trustees said would be reviewed.
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Raleigh May Be Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Raleigh reports he is considering a bid for lieutenant governor in the May 31 primary. Hodges said he hopes to decide by week’s end as friends urge him to open bids. Local Government Commission to open four bond sales totaling $942,000 including school bus bonds for Ieg County and road funding for Martin.
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Ruritans Convene Asheville Delegates From Twelve States
Ruritan Nation al a civic improvement convention opened in Asheville with 800 delegates from 12 Southern states.
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Quiet Morning Rises in New York Stock Market
A half dozen issues gained two points or more in a subdued session led by General Tire up 4 3 4 after 6 000 shares opened at 66 3 4. Douglas Aircraft Mid Continent Petroleum Texas Gulf Sulphur and Texas & Pacific also rose while Atlantic Refining Ashland shed over a point.
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Teenagers underestimate future decline in wisdom
A tersely phrased opinion argues that many teens fail to grasp that maturity may erode certain cognitive edges as they age, suggesting a humorous yet cautionary view of generational intelligence over time.
New Egyptian Cabinet Sworn In By King Farouk
Cairo reports a new independent cabinet under Aly Maher Pasha amid post-riot fire damage and British tensions. Farouk dissolved Parliament, Army patrols secured streets, and Maher pledged to evacuate the Suez Canal Zone while pursuing national unity and order.
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Thirteen Die Over Weekend In North Carolina
The Associated Press reports at least 13 people died over the weekend in North Carolina. Victims include Lovern L. Bolding of Apex struck by a car near Apex and multiple fatalities from car crashes, stabbings, and gunshot or self-inflicted wounds across Wilmington Washington Chocowinity Varina Enfield Gastonia Kinston Lincolnton Newport and surrounding areas.
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Hoover renews Great Debate on policy and Cold War aims
Former President Herbert Hoover called for a stronger U S stance to halt communism in a televised speech. He argued for maintaining sea and air power, a robust ground force in Asia if needed, and a focus on strategic mobilization rather than scattered armies along borders. He cited General MacArthur and Chiang Kai-shek as examples and warned against public alarm weakening Western resolve.
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Big Three Hold Out For Treaty In Austria
Washington reports say the United States Britain and France will keep occupation forces in Austria until Moscow agrees to a peace treaty The Red delegation is seen as awaiting Big Three withdrawal to exploit an unprotected Austria Analysts note the pace of talks stalled since 1950 with Soviets rejecting earlier offers and Western proposals reduced to five core articles
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Senate Military Leader Foresees UNIT Passage
Senate Armed Services Chair Richard B. Russell predicts Congress will approve universal military training this year. He backs a six month program for 18 year olds and argues UMT will create trained reserves and cut standing army costs despite opposition over cost and timing.
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Taft Sees Foreign Policy as Biggest 1950s Campaign Issue
Washington dispatch outlines Senator Robert A Tafts stance on key issues in the Republican presidential race. It highlights his priority on foreign policy limits, NATO, U N reforms, defense funding, and domestic program positions including taxes, welfare, civil rights, agriculture, and tariffs.
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Fliers Resume Jet Tangles Over Korea
United States and ally aircraft clashed with Communist jets over North Korea in a brief air fight that produced no scores. UN planes targeted enemy positions while ground weather and minor clashes continued along a 145 mile front. South Korean forces pursued guerrillas as UN troops pressed an extended engagement later.
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Strike resumes at WBIG as union files charges
In Greensboro a CIO union resumed its strike against WBIG and filed lockout charges. Fourteen announcers and technicians walked off after failing to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. The station says workers resigned when asked to return last Wednesday and officials say the strike involved wage and workload disputes. The National Labor Relations Board was notified.
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Reds Open Probe of Prisoner Exchange Proposals
In Panmunjom Korea the United Nations offered the Communists a blueprint for a second prisoner exchange attempt to end the Korean truce. The Reds said they would study the proposal after accusing the U.N. of using three prisoners as blackmail. The U.N. pressed for civilian internees’ rights to decide on repatriation and asked for responses as soon as practical.
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Quiet Week Plans Dinner for State Highway Officials
Workers at the Employes Credit Union will meet tomorrow night at 6 30 at Winston Salem Country Club for a dinner honoring the State Highway Commission officials. The event is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 30.
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