Guard gets boost projected from Secretaries remarks
A congressional supporter says Defense Secretary Wilson's comment on Guard draft dodging could help the National Guard in opposition to a Pentagon plan requiring six months active duty training. Maj. Gen. Ellard A. Wilson defends Guard service in Korea and calls the remark a lie. Senate and House members urge clarification and possible reappraisal of the training requirement. Lyndon Johnson also calls for an apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond LE Breton
Washington
National Guard
Wilson
Korea
Ellard A. Wilson
National Guard Assn
Defense
House Armed Services Committee
Charles FE. Bennett
Dfla
Guard
Pentagon
Bennett
Department of Defense
Armed Services
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Senate
Antitrust Probes Target Fire Sprinkler Firms in Carolinas
A federal grand jury in Charlotte has ordered eight to nine firms from Carolinas and four others from outside states to submit records related to automatic fire sprinkler systems. Officials say the grand jury is examining possible antitrust violations and restraint of trade with investigations extending from Chicago. more subpoenas and actions may follow in forthcoming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte W
Carolinas
Chicago
Antitrust Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Jinkinson
San Antonio
Tex
Automatic Corp. of Co
I Nasha Sprinkler Co
Graham, N.C., Co
Roms
Parkway Plan to be Discussed by NC Delegation
Washington reports a luncheon discussion among North Carolina legislators and industry groups on a National Park Service proposal to develop tourist accommodations along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Attendees include representatives from Boone Blowing Rock motel lodging and restaurant associations, and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North Paige of Beeen
Repreoa
Tar Heel
National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway
Chambers of Commerce
Boone
Blowing Rock
N.C
Rep. Cooley
D-Nc
W. W. Jones
North Carolina
Charles Gold
John W. Caffey
Greensboro
J. Melville Broughton Jr
Raleigh
John Larkins
Trenton
First free library in America started in Charleston
A historical note records the first free library in America beginning in Charleston South Carolina around 1695. The project marks an early effort to provide public access to books and learning in the American colonies.
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America
Charleston
S. C
Four Jailed In Scuffle Over Prisoner In Alabama
In Birmingham four men and Harold McBride were jailed after a scuffle with city detectives over custody of McBride who faced assault with intent to murder charges. Bonds set at 400 dollars, while others faced 5 to 20 thousand dollar bonds as the case moved toward police court trials. Bridges remained in critical condition and Tillery was released from hospital.
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Birmingham
Ala
Harold McBride
McBride
KKK
Citizens Council
Asa E. Carter
R. B. Jones
Asa Carter
Carter
James
George White
Jefferson County
Sheriff's
Charles Bridges
J. P. Tillery
Louey C. Curry
Ira N. Evans
Tillery
Bridges
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
Confederacy
Cotonam Laxative Promises Overnight Constipation Relief
An advertisement extols Cotonam as a new bulk laxative that remoistens dry waste and stimulates a normal urge to purge. It claims safety during pregnancy, no gas or rash, and states 60 tablets cost 98 cents, offering relief in one night.
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Lusitania
Portugal
Gilbert
N. Main
Duke F Wer Co
Allen
Catawba River
Belmont
N. C
Harris
Belk
High Point
Enterprise
Davis Patrol & Detective Agency
Jack S. Davis
Mercury
Montclair
DREAM
WEMY/TV
Temple -Hollingsworth Motors, Inc
Chromspun
Stripes
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