Boone minister Dr. Edgar Dillard buried after Charlotte funeral
Presby terian minister Dr. Edgar Archer Dillard 60 died Sunday in a Boone hospital. Burial and funeral services will be in Charlotte Tuesday. A Spartanburg, S C native, he served churches in Bamberg Greenville and Charlotte. He led Hebron Colony and Grace Home for Women Alcoholics near Boone since 1947. Survivors include his widow and two sons, E A Dillard Jr of Chapel Hill and Richard A Dillard of Birmingham.
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Richard A. Dillard
Birmingham
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Negro bank president seeks legislation in Durham
John H. Wheeler president of Mechanics and Farmers Bank told a Human Relations meeting at North Carolina College that state offices do not hire enough skilled or white collar jobs for Negroes. He accused the North Carolina Employment Security Commission of discrimination against Negro applicants for state and federal positions.
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One Killed Three Hurt In Bolton Gun Battle
In Bolton North Carolina four people were involved in a Saturday night gun fight after a traffic stop. Police Chief Marlin Lee was wounded in the leg and hip while returning fire. Willie Allen Jacobs 17 was killed at the scene. Rossie Freeman was in serious condition and W C Patrick 20 in fair condition. All victims are local to Bolton.
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Willie Allen Jacobs
Rossie Freeman
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Rites Set For J. D. Johnson Sr. Garland Leader
Jefferson D. Johnson Sr., 97, founder of Garland and father of retired State Supreme Court justice Jeff D. Johnson Jr., died at home Sunday. A longtime Democratic leader in Sampson County, he served as Garland's mayor for over 30 years and was the oldest participating mason in the state.
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De Gaulle Fame Stemming From Odd Student Tip
HAL BOYLE shares a light column collecting curious facts from readers. It notes Charles de Gaulle's nickname as a student called The Asparagus, insights on lifespans and camel water needs, plus trivia on Stradivarius violins, divorce grounds, and various quips.
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Weather brief sunset and sunrise times
The sun will set today at 7 38 p m and rise tomorrow at 5 14 a m.
Mixed Atlantic states forecast with showers and heat
North Carolina sees considerable cloudiness and scattered showers this afternoon tonight and Tuesday with highs in the 80s and lows 60s to 70s. South Carolina and Georgia stay warm and humid with afternoon thundershowers and highs in the 80s to low 90s. Temperatures near normal to two degrees below normal and rainfall around 0.5 to 1 inch from Tuesday through Saturday.
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Raleigh
Long Secluded in Texas While Legislature Scrambles
Louisiana Governor Earl K. Long, resting in Fort Worth after a day of seclusion, says he would address the Texas Legislature if invited. Texas lawmakers race to finish a vital tax and spending bill before a second special session ends. Long, 63, has been ill and recently spent time in mental hospitals while touring a quarter-horse ranch results and awaiting an invitation from Austin officials.
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Girl Admits Setting Fire To Home
Fifteen year old Jane Shusko admits setting the fire that killed seven family members in Elmira New York. Police say she told investigators she threw a lit match on papers in a closet and admitted lighting two fires the day before. Her mother and two daughters were rescued. the father worked at a milk plant. The girl will face court ordered psychiatric tests. Neighbors called her friendly and responsible.
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N.Y
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J. William Maloney
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Lillian
Michael Shusko
Eugene Golden
Maloney
Kozlov Tour Reflections Signal US Trade Debate
Kozlov saw vast roads industry housing and abundance in the United States during his tour and noted mixed reactions from Soviet peers. If he reports honestly to Khrushchev, Moscow may avoid underestimating American resistance to totalitarianism amid stalled trade hopes.
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Kozlov
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Communist Party
Hitler
NAACP Opens Convention in New York
Roy Wilkins states the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has virtually ended lynching and has strengthened constitutional safeguards in its first 50 years. About 2,000 delegates begin the annual conference in New York with a week of events ending at the Polo Grounds next Sunday.
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Assny For the Advancement of Colored People
Roy Wilkins
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NAACP
Polo Grounds
Lutheran Church Granted State Recognition in Jordan
Jerusalem Jordan AP reports the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan with about 1300 members is recognized by the government as a non Mohammedan religious community. Other recognized groups include Anglican Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches as Christian population in Jordan totals about 12 percent.
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Jerusalem, Jordan
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Jordan
A Good Loyal and True Friend Watch Sale
A local ad touts watches for sale with a money saving guarantee. Prices start at 9.75 dollars and include on-site timing by a watch maker and a full guarantee. A one dollar lay-away option is offered.
Miss Hight Keeps Jaguar and Pet Cheetah Blitz
Miss Marcel Hight of Montclair New Jersey owns a Jaguar sports car and a six foot cheetah named Blitz purchased for 1200 dollars from a pet shop. She says the cat is gentle and prefers toys to people, and she encourages safe play.
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N. J
Marcel Hight
Blitz
Miss Hight
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