Death of Demaree Bess Ruled Natural Causes
Demaree C. Bess 68 contributing editor of the Saturday Evening Post and veteran foreign correspondent died of natural causes related to heart disease. A maid found his body in a hotel room bathtub in New York. autopsy confirmed natural death. Bess lived in Asheville NC and had worked for multiple major outlets including Paris assignments and the Minneapolis Tribune.
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13 Killed On State's Highways
The Associated Press reports North Carolina’s 1962 weekend road toll rose with at least 13 deaths on highways and 16 violent deaths overall. Teenagers drowned in two incidents. others died in boating and swimming accidents near New Bern, Hanging Rock State Park, and Ritter’s Lake. Names and ages of victims include Neil Johnston, Grady Vann, James Holleman, Billy Chapel, Doris Hight, Donna Fite, Mrs. Marion Absher Rette, Jack Smith, David Underhill, Millard Moore, James Wilthe Crawford Street Bridge, Thomas Bethea, and Lou Freeman.
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Connally Clinches Democratic Nomination in Texas Governor Race
Former Secretary of the Navy John Connally wins the Texas Democratic runoff over Don Yarborough by 26 074 votes to secure the party nomination. Connally faces Republican Jack Cox in the November general election as the Texas vote reflects a split between liberal and conservative factions and Cox's challenge to the Democratic strength.
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