North Carolina farmers own six million in PCC capital
The annual conference of the Production Credit Corp. ended at Carolina Beach with 175 officers and directors in attendance. President Robert A. Carr of the PCC in Columbia, S C, opened the session and noted that North Carolina farmers own more than six million dollars of the association's capital and accumulated reserves.
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Hardware Association of the Carolinas Holds Convention
Myrtle Beach reports the Hardware Association of the Carolinas opening its annual convention with over 400 delegates attending. J. M. Rivers, president, gave the opening address as sessions yesterday included meetings of the association directors and the Hardware Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the Carolinas.
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J. M. Rivers
Hardware Association of the
President's report at regional Cotton Seed Crushers meet
In Asheville the annual joint meeting of the North Carolina and South Carolina Cotton Seed Crushers Association heard the president's report from J. Irvin Morgan Jr. of Farmville. Other speakers included Robert J. Putnam of Asheville on a blueprint for traction and B. Q. Barnard of Charlotte, vice president of the American Trust Co.
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Cotton Seed Crushers Association
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Farmville
Robert J. Putnam
Traction
B. Q. Barnard
Charlotte
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Legislature Sets $187,500 for Tubercular Care Statewide
Attorney General Harry McMullan announced after a meeting with Governor Umstead and Dr. H. S. Willis that 187 500 dollars must be allocated to county sanatoriums for tubercular patient care at a rate of 1 50 per indigent patient per day under the 1953 statute.
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Harry McMullan
Umstead
H. S. Willis
McMullan
Woman's Prison Escape Sparks Statewide Search
Elizabeth Warner, 22, a former Tennessee resident serving 35 years for larceny in Guilford County, escaped from the Woman's Prison yesterday. It is the first escape in about 24 years. Superintendent Ronie Sheffield said Warner left the grounds during lunch, slipping through a construction area guarded by temporary fencing.
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Elizabeth Warner
Tennessee
Woman's Prison
Guilford County
Ronie Sheffield
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Cooperation of Democracies Beats Armament in Combating Communism
Dr. Amiya Chakravarty of the University of Calcutta told Guilford College's 20th annual Carolina Institute of International Relations that cooperation among democracies rather than armament will curb communism. He spoke on Asian Peace Efforts at the United Nations.
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Amiya’ Chavkravarty
Carolina Institute of International Relations
United Nations
North Carolina Sons and Daughters of Liberty Meet in Winston-Salem
Officers were elected at the 49th annual convention held in Winston-Salem. Sessions covered amendments to organization laws, consideration of resolutions, and selecting the convention city for next year.
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North Carolina Council of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Western Electric CIO talks continue in Winston-Salem
Officials from Western Electric and the CIO Communications Workers of America held more meetings in Winston-Salem as 27 days of negotiations proceed over worker stakes at three Western Electric plants. Federal and state conciliators joined the sessions. The plants involved are in Winston-Salem Greensboro and Burlington.
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Truman backs Eisenhower on Korea policy amid secrecy fears
Harry S. Truman urged firm support for President Eisenhower in Korea negotiations. He noted his White House files are guarded at Jackson County Court house and destined for the Truman Library at Grandview Missouri as funds seek 10 million dollars. He added this East trip is not political and will give Republicans time to fulfill campaign pledges. He plans to reach Washington June 22 en route to Philadelphia and beyond.
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Cotton Manufacturers Institute to Hold Board Meeting in Washington
Executive vice president said the board will meet in Washington on June 11 with H K Hallet of Charlotte presiding. Robert C. Jackson noted eleven Carolinians serve on the board of the American Cotton Manufacturers Institute.
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Deadly Michigan Ohio tornadoes kill 139 injure 750
Six violent tornadoes roared across Michigan and Ohio causing multimillion dollar destruction. Flint suffered the most with over 100 killed as survivors crowded hospitals and shelters. National Guard and police aided relief as government officials sought disaster declarations.
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National Guard
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Donald S. Leonard
London
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Eisenhower
American Red Cross
Washington
Arnold Anschuetz
Highland Park
Vergeline Rush
Dearborn
Cease Fire Line Is Being Debated
Panmunjom talks on final armistice details proceed as South Korean demonstrations surge in Seoul. Liaison officers exchange maps while plans for a cease fire edge closer, with a potential signing before week’s end and a 22 mile buffer to follow.
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Panmunjom
U.N
Trade Act Extension Wins House Committee Approval
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a one year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act by a 23 to 2 vote in closed session. The plan permits Eisenhower to lower tariffs on imported goods in exchange for concessions from other nations and adds a 17 member tariff study panel plus a seventh Tariff Commission seat, shifting to a Republican majority.
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Secy Wilson Testimony Details Air Force Wing Plans
Secretary of Defense Wilson told a Senate appropriations subcommittee that the new Pentagon command will continue building U S air power but opposes unspent funds. He cited the 143 wing Air Force base and said 120 wings by 1955 end does not imply a 143 wing set aside.
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Federal Aid Cut Could Slash North Carolina Hospital Plans
If Congress approves a tentative 25 million dollar cut in federal aid for hospital building North Carolina faces a markedly reduced program says Dr. John A. Ferrell director of the Medical Care Commission. The panel estimates 50 million dollars in Hill-Burton aid would yield about 2.2 million for NC and a total local program near five million if authorized and bonds approved. A 100 bed hospital in Surry County is among replacement plans under consideration.
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North Carolina hospital plans seek state aid funds
The program lists costs for several new and expanded hospitals across counties including Davie Mitchell Leaksville Onslow Pender and Burgaw with beds ranging from 30 to 50 and adds a 10 center network for county health departments. It cites urgent need and potential further sites such as Wilmington Mecklenburg Elizabeth City Beaufort and Henderson County for additional commission support.
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Presbyterians Study Motion to End Racial Segregation
At Montreat North Carolina the General Assembly debated ending racial discrimination in church institutions and urged openness of higher learning to all races. A substitute motion urged desegregation as central to the church, with no debate on the proposal.
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L. Nelson Bell
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Bedford
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Wilson
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Cial
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Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church
North Carolina Officials Silent on School Segregation Delay
State leaders avoided comment on the Supreme Court’s postponement of a ruling on public school segregation. Sanford Martin urged continued progress toward equal facilities, while Governor Umstead and others noted the delay could affect a $50 million school bond plan and its feasibility.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Santford Martin
Winston-Salem
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Supreme Court
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General Assembly
W. Frank Taylor
Goldsboro
Harry McMullan
Thad Eure
Charles F. Carroll
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Big Business Groups Refuse To Back Tax Extension
Washington two major groups NAM and the Chamber told the House Ways and Means Committee they oppose extending the excess profits tax and favor letting it die on June 30. NAM's poll showed 84 directors open to modification, 46 opposed, a two thirds majority required. Both groups backed a national sales tax as a possible alternative.
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National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fred Maytag
Newton
Iowa
Board of Directors
Hter
Association
Chamber
Simpson
R-Pa
State Convention Opens in Raleigh With Judge Roper as Speaker
About 200 delegates gathered for the opening session of the state convention of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias in Raleigh Judge Sheldon M Roper of Lincolnton supreme chancellor addressed the audience The grand lodge will elect new officers at the closing session tomorrow.
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Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Sheldon M. Roper
Lincolnton
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Troops Fight Small Bitter Skirmishes on Korean Front
Allied and Communist forces clash in minor battles across Korea as armistice talks near completion. South Korean infantry counterattacks at Lake Castle outpost face heavy enemy fire, while American troops engage on the Western Front. B26 flights claim 38 Red trucks destroyed as Seoul experiences a fatal raid and property damage.
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Lake the Gook's
Eighth Army
North Korea
Syngman Rhee
Weather report with temps and sun timing
The low tonight is 76 degrees and the high tomorrow 48 degrees. Today’s high reached 88 and last night’s low was 69. Sunset is at 7 36 pm and sunrise tomorrow at 5 05 am.
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