Governor Backs Car Inspection in Cumberland County
Governor Hodges spoke at a Fayetteville rally urging motor vehicle inspections as a key safety measure. He cited NC data showing mechanical defects in 11 percent of crashes and 12 percent of fatal accidents, and warned that fatal vehicle collisions grab headlines less than other violence, calling for action after a Cumberland County migrant worker tragedy.
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Fayetteville
Hodges
Ges
Cumberland County
North Carolina
Graham May Preach In Buffalo
Evangelist Billy Graham spoke to a Madison Square Garden crowd of about 19 000 last night and hinted at monthlong crusades in San Francisco in April 1958 and Charlotte in October 1958. He said heaven would be hell for sinners and urged admission of sin before salvation, claiming regeneration comes from letting Christ into one’s life. The audience attendance rose as the New York event continued.
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Billy Graham
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Charlotte
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Senator Scott predicts higher cotton prices next year
In a newsletter, Sen. Scott of North Carolina warned that without changes to the law, cotton price supports will edge up next year. He outlined a "twice price" plan with 90 percent parity for the US used crop and a subsidy gap, while opposing tobacco inclusion in price support.
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United States
Directors Named For New Schools
RALEIGH mentions appointment of directors of training for two new training schools for the feeble minded approved by the State Hospitals Board of Control. William Waters and Hal Goode named directors of training for the Caswell and Goldsboro and Butner campuses respectively. Umstead and Richardson reelected chairman and vice chairman as population at four state mental hospitals declined due to tranquilizing and expanded treatment programs.
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Raleigh
State Hospitals Board of Control
William Waters
Caswell Training School
Goldsboro
Hal Goode
Charlotte Public Schools
Butner
John M. Umstead
Chapel Hill
R. P. Richardson
Reidsville
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Tar Heel Girls Gather For Miss North Carolina Contest
Forty eight contestants arrive in Burlington for the Miss North Carolina beauty pageant. The winner earns a trip to Atlantic City for Miss America, a $1000 scholarship, a Burlington wardrobe, and a trophy. Judges assess swimsuit evening dress talent and poise across three divisions.
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Tar Heelia
Alamance Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Burlington Merchants
Ethae
North Carolina names for farm agents proposed
A 9 member advisory panel proposes renaming county farm agents Agricultural Agents and home demonstration agents Home Economics Agents in North Carolina. The 140 page report backs a county director for Extension Service offices, district directors, county advisory committees, and closer work with nonmember Boies families while preserving agricultural education roots. The panel led by Archie K. Davis submitted findings to the Consolidated University of North Carolina Board of Trustees.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Archie K. Davis
Winston-Salem
North Carolina State College
Bey Haymittee
Consolidated University of North Carolina
Board of Trustees
Progress Against Smog in Los Angeles Tenure
Los Angeles shows major progress in its nine year smog battle. Industry and rubbish incineration controls are largely in place with autos exhaust remaining the main future challenge for four more years. Total anti smog spending exceeds 72 million dollars with substantial investments by industry and public programs. Smog alerts have declined this year with three by this time last year and ten in 1956.
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