Pinkie-Slicing Charged in Guilford Conspiracy Case
Greensboro AP report details Clarence Marshall and Hughey Puckett facing Guilford Superior Court for conspiring to maim, accused of slicing Puckett’s left little finger at Sandy Ridge Prison Camp. Authorities question motive and timing, noting previous self-mutilation claims by inmates.
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Greensboro
Clarence Marshall
Hughey Puckett
Puckett
Marshall
Sandy Ridge
Durham
Guilford Superior Court
North Carolina
Hoffa Plans Nationwide Campaign Rollout in 1960
James R. Hoffa announced the Teamsters will freely use radio television and the mails in the 1960 campaign to reach about ten million people via city directories and mass media. He urged labor solidarity and described efforts to organize Greater Miami workers during a Washington visit, while avoiding steel strike picket lines.
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Miami, Fla
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Hoffa
Miami
Teamster
Greater Miami
Washington
Race Horse Breeder Prickett Dies at 56 in South Carolina
Bill Melver Prickett a leading South Carolina breeder died at his home near St. Matthews at age 56. He started with two horses in the 1940s and built a farm with a training track and stables for more than 60 horses. His son Mackie rode in bush meets at Holly Hill Elloree and Myrtle Beach. Funeral set for Friday at St. Matthews First Baptist Church. He leaves a widow one son a daughter a grandson two sisters and two brothers.
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ST. Matthews
S.C
Bill Melver Prickett
South Carolina
Prickett
Holly Hill
Elloree
Mrytle Beach
Mackie
McIver Prickett
Isaac
Northern
St. Matthews First Baptist Church
Industrial Production Sets Record in June Across Sectors
The Federal Reserve reports June industrial output rose to 155 percent of the 1947-49 average, above May. Auto and durable goods production expanded while steel output fell to 90 percent capacity amid a steelworkers strike. retail sales also hit a record high, up 3 percent from Q1 and 10 percent year over year. Herb J. Brett, Raleigh Capitals founder, and Detroit-born leader with roots in Little Falls, is noted.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United Steelworkers
Herb J. Brett
Raleigh, N. C
Capitals
Detroit
Mich
Little Falls
Gun-Wielder Terrorizes Jonas Ridge in Burke County
Authorities identify 20 year old Richard Barrer as the gunman in a several hour shooting spree in Jonas Ridge North Carolina injuring three adults. Wounded were Mrs. Weatherman Mr. Weatherman and Fred Cline all struck by pellets but none seriously injured. Barrer was jailed on a peace warrant and no charges were filed.
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Morganton
N.C
Burke County
Little Mountain
Jonas Ridge
Barried
Harry Feimster
Howard Puett
Charles Weath
Richard Barrer
Alerman
Harlan Clark
Cow Falls Into Well After Reaching For Poison Ivy
In North Smithfield Rhode Island a cow from William Green’s Ayrshire herd fell into an unused well while reaching for poison ivy. Firemen pumped the well dry as a Nike site crew lifted the animal out with a hydraulic crane.
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North Smithfield
R. I
William ‘Reen
Ayershire
Green
Nike Site
Fault Felt by Those Who Find Fault in Others
A reflective line notes how people uncover much fault in others while ignoring their own shortcomings. The remark cautions self-examination before judging others.
Girl abducted kidnapper held after 10 hour ordeal ends
Blonde 17 year old Ann Piri was abducted from her Highland Park home by John Thompson a 22 year old parolee. He claimed amnesia and the crime ended when he fell asleep. The pair were found 15 miles north near Pontiac. there was no severe injury.
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Detroit
Ann Piri
Rifle Point
Highland Park
John Thompson
Miss Piri
Thompson
Pontiac
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Bermudas
GROUP
Jamadias
Baby Dept
SLIM
Oxford
Highway Department
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Nit
Cline
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