North Carolina Subcommittee Rejects Interposition Plan
A state House subcommittee in Raleigh unanimously defeated an interposition resolution backed by Governor Hodges and opposed by opponents who argued such action would weaken the state’s legal case. Amendments tying the resolution to actions by other Southern legislatures were also rejected. The panel planned to report the protest measure to the full House later today.
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Hodges
Supreme
Tom White
Lenoir
State of
North Carolina
White
Cloyd Philpott
Davidson
Advisory Committee On Education
Congress Near Adjournment After Long Session
The 84th Congress faced final tasks with a possible adjournment looming by tomorrow. The Senate spent 13 hours last night in a long session. Key items include a 3.7666 billion foreign aid bill and a Democratic Social Security proposal easing benefits for disabled workers at age 50 and women at 62.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Eisenhower
House
House approves compromise aid bill for foreign program
The House passed a $3.766 billion compromise foreign aid bill and sent it to the Senate. The vote was nearly unanimous but some members objected to the final totals, calling them excessive. Rep. Gross urged no new funds while carryover exists. The agreement resolved differences over funding for the current fiscal year starting July 1 to assist allied nations economically and militarily.
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Washington
House
Senate
Senate House
Rep. Gross
Iowa
Running the Course: The Narrow Way of God
The passage warns against seeking influence or shortcuts to gain position. It argues that progress comes from applying God’s teachings to each life journey rather than relying on others. Shortcuts fail and true guidance comes from following the divine road, not secret doors.
Southern Democrats Plan Conclave In Atlanta
Nine Southern state leaders led by Governors Timmerman and Griffin convene in Atlanta to discuss unified action at the national convention. The telegraphed call lists state party heads and platform committee members from Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee Virginia and others.
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Timmerman
Marvin Griffin
Georgia
Carolinas
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
Alene
Atlanta
National Platform and Resolutions Committee
South Carolina
Democratic Party Committee
Navy doctor cites sobriety of McKeon after fatal march
At Parris Island court martial C McKeon was declared sober about an hour after the March 71 incident. Dr. R J Atcheson testified the 31-year-old Worcester, Massachusetts native showed normal sobriety in a late blood alcohol check. Prosecution noted a .015 percent alcohol level the previous day, prompting questions about drunkenness on the night of the fatal march.
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Parris Island
S. C
C. McKeon
McKeon
Emile Zola Berman
New York City
R. J. Atcheson
Navy
Worcester
Mass
Ibbon Creek
Atcheson
North Carolina highway funds boost 28 million for 17 projects
The state announces an interstate road program for the fiscal year with more than 28 million dollars allocated across 17 projects. Projects include upgrading U.S. 29 in Charlotte, U.S. 421 from Kernersville to Greensboro, and the Moeeten Salem Expressway, with funding shared by federal and state governments.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
NC. 18
Burke County
Thomasville
Point
Yadkin River
U.S. 52
Rowan County
U.S. 29
Charlotte
N C 49
Rock Road
U.S. 421
Kernersville
Greensboro
Haywood County
Pigeon River
Spring Creek
Dam
A. H. Graham
Graham
U.S
Johnston County
U.S. 70
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Ston Line
Cumberland Line
Harnett Line
Fayette
Virginia State Line
Bacon Rind Bridge
Durham
Two Ocean Liners Collide in Atlantic Fog Sinking Andrea Doria
In a dramatic late night collision off Nantucket, the Italian liner Andrea Doria and Swedish ship Stockholm collided in fog. The Doria sank by 10:09 a.m. after hours of effort, with hundreds rescued including 1,634 aboard. the Stockholm sustained damage and aided in rescues while casualties were reported.
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Nantucket Island
New York
Atlantic
Andrea Doria
Mass
Stockholm
Coast Guard
Tre de France
New York Harbor
Piero Calamar
Alf Johannsson
Lidiey
Bowe
Telnet
Helicopt
Genoa
Italy
Parade Opens Miss North Carolina Pageant in Morehead City
Morehead City hosts the Miss North Carolina pageant with 41 contestants marching down Arendell Street led by a Marine Corps band from Camp Lejeune. Sharon Kaye Ritchie Miss America and Raleigh’s Faye Arnold help judge as preliminaries begin this evening and continue Friday and Saturday. The winner earns a trip to Atlantic City for Miss America, plus a $1000 scholarship and wardrobe.
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Morehead City
N. C
Arendell Street
Atlantic City
Atlantic 5
Titanics Sinking Among Notable Ship Disasters
A compilation of historic ship disasters lists the Titanic sinking in 1912 as the most notable peacetime disaster with 1,517 deaths. It cites casualties from the Kickermaru, Empress of Ireland, Hain Yu, Hong Kong, and other vessels, noting high fatalities in China coast incidents and a ferry capsizing in a typhoon.
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Associated Press
Kickermaru
Japan
St.Lawrence
Hain Yu
China
Hong Kong
Swatow
Manchuria
Bay of Bengal
East Pakistan
Dior Explores Magnet Line With New York Paris Fashion Drama
Dior electrifies Paris with a trial balloon magnet line featuring long ankle length day dresses amid shorter skirts. The collection emphasizes shoulders bust and hips with bold colors in velvets satins and chiffons while other pieces return to older lengths and cape coats. draping returns and voluminous outerwear complete the look.
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Paris
Christian Dior
Dior
Little Shock Group
Postal Rate Increase Killed in Committee
A Senate Post Office subcommittee unanimously decided it could not complete hearings or act on the administration bill before adjournment. The measure sought a 4 cent rate for letter mail and higher rates for other classes. it had passed the House.
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Washington
Senate Post Office
Olin D. Johnston
DSC
House
Nixon Still Favorite Of GOP
An Associated Press poll of GOP governors, state chairmen and national committeemen shows President Nixon remains the overwhelming favorite for the Republican nomination in 1960. Harold Stassen’s bid to unseat Nixon caused little ripple. Herter drew praise but was not viewed as a serious challenger. Most leaders trust their state delegations to back Nixon at the San Francisco convention.
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Washington
Nixon
Eisenhower
Associated Press
GOP
Harold E. Stassen
Massachusetts
Christian A. Herter
Herter
Stassen
Self
San Francisco
Steel Talks Resume in New York Amid Strike Session
Negotiators in New York, after a nine hour overnight pause, resumed talks on a new steel contract to end the strike. A three year agreement outline was reported, with industry chief John A. Stephens and United Steelworkers President David J. McDonald pressing for full details and awaiting union approval before any public announcement.
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New York
John A. Stephens
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers Union
McDonald
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R. L. Dieffenbacher
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NEA Service
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Nantucket
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