Skeleton found near Plymouth stirs 1903 beach death debate
Washington County Deputy Sheriff J Walter Peal headed a renewed probe into Johnny Steeleys 1903 beach death near Sound Bridge North Carolina. A recent dig uncovered a skeleton of a non-adult male at Patrick Beach prompting questions whether Steeley drowned or was murdered. The skull remains were reportedly taken by a visiting party. Peal plans lab analysis and may interview W W Swain who recalls details from the time.
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Appropriations Bill Nears Final Passage
Raleigh AP reports the Senate passed the appropriations bill by voice vote with House approval last week. The 1961 43 biennium funds state institutions and departments, boosting education spending including a 21.8 percent teacher pay raise to 3600 5690 and a 460 million school budget for 1 400 more teachers and library support.
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Claude T. Reno 79 Former Pa Official Dies in Allentown
Claude T. Reno, 79, former Pennsylvania attorney general, Superior Court judge, and state treasurer, died Sunday in Allentown. He served on the National Executive Board of the United Lutheran Church from 1934 to 1942.
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Governor Recommends Reelecting Mars Hill Principal Neill
Gov. Sanford urged the Madison County Board of Education to reelect Mars Hill School Principal Ralph Neill Jr after finding the dismissal reasons nebulous. He served as referee in a dispute that triggered a student boycott lasting over a week and criticized Neill for not demanding student return, while urging protests to use lawful appellate channels.
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Judge Ernest A. Tolin Dies at Sea Off Washington Coast
U S District Judge Ernest A. Tolin 56 of Pasadena California died Sunday from a heart attack aboard the German motor vessel Gesstem uende off the Washington coast.
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New approach to reapportionment bill approved in NC House
A House-Senatorial Districts Committee approved a measure to amend the North Carolina constitution, scaling House members from 120 to 150 and Senate seats from 50 to 60, with caps on counties and special provisions for Mecklenburg Forsyth Guilford. If passed, the proposal goes to a public vote.
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