Sparkman Named as Stevenson Running Mate at Democratic Convention
The 31st Democratic National Convention adjourned in harmony as Sen. John J. Sparkman of Alabama accepted the vice presidential nomination beside Adlai Stevenson. Sparkman pledged to carry the democracy message to the people and unite the party despite lingering North South tensions over civil rights and loyalty issues.
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Eva Peron Dies After Long Illness in Argentina
Eva Peron, Argentina’s glamorous first lady and influential political figure, died after a prolonged illness. Officially listed as 30, she long battled complications after a November operation with a New York specialist. cause of death not confirmed, though cancer was suspected. Evita rose from poverty to power, inspiring masses and shaping Peronist politics until her death.
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Mexican youths ride in piggyback to work amid floods
In Mexico City youths carried businessmen to their offices on their backs through flooded main streets, earning pesos as they navigated the waterlogged urban areas yesterday.
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Weather Update: High 85 and Low 75 Today
The forecast calls for a high of 85 and a low of 75 today. Yesterday's high reached 87 with a low near 70.
CIO Steel Workers Ordered To Return To Jobs After Longest Strike
CIO President Philip Murray ordered 600000 steel workers back to the mills as the 1952 steel strike ended with a final wage agreement for iron ore miners. The closing pact ended production disruptions and triggered a broader recovery in affiliated industries after weeks of lost output and economic strain.
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Second Team Takes Over Truce Talks
Allied and Communist staff officers assume command of Panmunjom talks for a week as Maj. Gen. Harrison suspends meetings over alleged hypocrisy. Col. Somerville leads UN junior delegation on armistice terms while Nam and Allied negotiators argue over prisoner exchange.
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Buncombe County to Sell School Building Bonds
Raleigh July 26 local government commission will offer 3 625 000 in school building bonds for Buncombe County Tuesday as the remainder of a 5 million dollar issue authorized by the April 18 1950 election.
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General Hospital Unit to Begin Fort Bragg Duty
The 65th general hospital unit linked to Duke University will start two weeks of active duty at Fort Bragg from July 27 to August 10. Lt. Col. William M. Nicholson announced the 39-man Duke staffed unit will support refresher work in military medicine and admin procedures.
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Carolinas Ginners to Hold District Meetings Next Month
Myres Tilghman of Dunn, president of the Carolinas Ginners Association, announced district meetings to discuss growth plans. Aug 4 Bishopville SC. Aug 5 Orangeburg SC. Aug 6 Greenwood SC. Aug 7 Shelby NC. Aug 8 Raeford NC morning and Rocky Mount NC evening.
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Ruth Schiffman Elected President Of Blue Ridge Institute
Dr. Ruth Y. Schiffman of Greensboro was chosen president of the Blue Ridge Institute for southern social work executives at a meeting in Blue Ridge. She has served as executive director of the Greensboro Community Chest and previously as vice president and board member of the institute. The group includes social work, group work and case work executives.
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24th annual Future Farmers of America convention opens in Raleigh
About 2000 delegates from 440 chapters in 98 Tar Heel counties converge in Raleigh for the 24th FFA state convention. Delegates stay in dormitories at North Carolina State College and attend sessions at Memorial Auditorium. Judging contests are held at the state college livestock farms.
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North Carolina Board Meets on Forests Ports
The North Carolina board of conservation and development opens a three day session in Morehead City with a forestry focus. A special session tomorrow at 8 p m will discuss pest and disease control affecting more than 18 million acres of woodlands.
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Klansmen to Face Final Flogging Trials in Whiteville
Solicitor Clifton L. Moore prepared to conclude a ten trial flogging series in Whiteville on Monday. Eleven defendants are set to be tried for the assault on Esther Lee Floyd and Dorsey Robinson two African Americans, as prosecutors target sentencing to curb terror in the state.
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Iran Ready To Talk On Nationalized Oil Payoffs
Iran signals willingness to discuss compensation for nationalized Anglo-Iranian Oil Company properties with Britain. Mossadegh forms a firmer cabinet, takes War Ministry, and seeks a conference on payment while offering to sell oil and fund part of compensation through AIOC profits. News notes court ruling, military changes, and reopening of U.S. facilities in Tehran.
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Bank Thief Puff Shot Down After Manhattan Hotel Battle
Fugitive Gerhardt Arthur Puff, once named among the nation’s 10 most wanted, was shot by FBI agents in a Congress Hotel lobby gun battle after fatally wounding an agent. Accomplice George Heroux was captured in Miami while Puff lay wounded on the pavement.
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Hoover marks 35 years with Justice Department
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover completed 35 years of service with the Justice Department in Washington. He helped revolutionize federal crime detection and heads the agency from the capital.
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North Carolina Delegates Return From Convention
North Carolina delegates headed home satisfied with the Democratic ticket of Adlai Stevenson and John Sparkman. Cameron Morrison, who led the delegation, noted Stevenson's many Carolinas cousins, while Gov. W. Kerr Scott said he joined the Stevenson camp on all three ballots and urged support for the ticket in North Carolina.
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Salisbury Girl Wins State Title In Miss North Carolina Pageant
Barbara Ann Hartins, a 22 year old from Salisbury, won Miss North Carolina 1952 after eliminations reduced 38 contestants to 15 and then five finalists. The pageant crowned her from Raleigh and Henderson participants, with 15 finalists including Hartins, Harris, Swisher, and Upchurch among others.
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Abdication of Egypt’s King Farouk Ends Monarchy Rule
Cairo reports that King Farouk I abdicated with army support amid a coup led by Lt. Gen. Naguib Bey. Crown Prince Ahmed, born January 16, is named King Fuad II as a Regency Council takes power pending his coming of age. Farouk sails for exile aboard a royal yacht. Natl broadcast urged tranquility as government reshuffles unfold.
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