Kennedy Gains In Democratic Convention Vote Spread
The Associated Press reports Kennedy leads in early convention voting with 484 AP tally and 9112 of New Jersey's 14 pledged to him. Johnson trails with 202 AP tally and 6 votes from New York. Meyner’s delegation remains pledged as favorite son in New Jersey.
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Robert B. Meyner
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Secretary Herter accuses Khrushchev of interfering in U.S. politics
Secretary of State Christian Herter says Khrushchev interfered by commenting on the U.S. presidential race. Khrushchev has criticized Nixon and hopes to negotiate with the next administration. Herter also states U.S. confidence in Japan remaining aligned with the West beyond Eisenhower.
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Japan
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Betancourt Survives Bomb Attempt in Caracas Parade
President Romulo Betancourt escaped a high explosive bombing in Caracas during an army day parade suffering only minor burns. Interior Minister Dubue blamed foes of Marcos Perez Jimenez and foreign powers, with two aides and other officials injured.
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Luis Augusto
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Marcos Perez Jimenez
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Jose Lopez Henriquez
Perez Jiminez
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Accion Democratica Party
Republican Democratic Union
Tar Heels Visit New York on Farm Caravan Tour
A 126 member party of North Carolina farmers bankers and businessmen arrived in New York to tour industrial plants in Elmsford and White Plains. They will host a luncheon with New York industrialists and some travelers return home today while others stay through Sunday. The trip is titled the Farm Opportunities and Marketing Caravan and is sponsored by Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. of Winston-Salem in cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and North Carolina State College.
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North Carolina State College
Teer Pleads Guilty in Brother’s Death with 10 to 15 Year Sentence
Billy Teer, 25, pled guilty to second degree murder in the death of his brother Carroll Teer, 27, after his wife Linda admitted affairs with the victim. Judge C. W. Hall imposed a 10 to 15 year prison term noting the impact of the wife’s conduct. The slaying occurred January 4, with Linda pregnant at the time and the baby born March 27.
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North Carolina Faces Redistricting After Loss of a House Seat
Raleigh reports a 1961 legislative headache as North Carolina loses a congressional seat based on 1960 census. Plans to reduce districts from 12 to 11 threaten two incumbents in 1962, possibly ousting Republican Charles R. Jonas, with party balance and district lines at stake.
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Nation's Phone System Abandons Alphabet for All-Digit Numbers
The Bell System will replace letter word prefixes with all digit phone numbers. Since 1950 nearly 24 million phones added, and prefixes like Plaza or Evergreen become 347-2643. Experts say numerals are easier to remember long term, and few workable word combinations exist for dialing.
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Bell System
Castro Threatens Confiscation Over Sugar Quota
Fidel Castro warned in a 100 minute speech that Cuba may confiscate all U S business interests if the United States cuts the Cuban sugar quota. He described the move as economic aggression and a knife thrust in the chest.
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Candidates Make Final Vote Appeals in NC Governor Race
North Carolina's runoff primary for governor narrows to last appeals as Beverly Lake and Terry Sanford plan TV addresses and press events. Seawell unexpectedly backs Sanford amid school integration policy criticism, while Dillon endorses Sanford, citing leadership in schools and finances. Page 12-A story.
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Seawell
Armistead Maupin
Maupin
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Superior Court
Chester Morris
Coitock
Truman Backs Ike's Aid Request
Former President Harry S Truman voiced strong support for President Eisenhower's request to restore 590 million dollars cut by the House from the foreign aid program. He urged Congress not to slash mutual security funds and warned that deep cuts to economic assistance development loan fund and technical aid would be dangerous.
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Eisenhower
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D-Ariz
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Administration
New Record Set as Living Costs edge Up in May
The Labor Department reports the consumer price index rose one tenth of a percent in May to 126.3, driven by higher food costs. About 200,000 workers in aircraft, meatpacking, chemical, trucking and metal sectors will receive cost of living pay boosts, typically one to two cents hourly. Despite higher prices, the average factory worker’s spending power rose slightly due to longer hours, though it remains 2 percent below last year.
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Double State Tax Deduction Is Allowed
The IRS ruled that North Carolina taxpayers may deduct two years of state income tax payments on their federal returns for 1960. Cash basis taxpayers who itemize may deduct 1960 withholdings and 1959 state income tax payments, plus 1960 estimated payments for those with outside income or self employment. Refunds are counted as income in the year received.
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IRS
Morgan Doughton Named National JCC President
Morgan J. Doughton of Allentown Pennsylvania was elected national president of the Junior Chamber on the sixth ballot, defeating Howard J. Thomas of Silver Spring Maryland who had been favored to win.
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Morgan J.doughton
Allentown
Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Howard J. Thomas
Silver Springs
Carolinas Weather To Remain Same
The Carolinas forecast shows partly cloudy hot humid conditions with scattered afternoon showers in both states. Relief is expected tomorrow with cooler fair weather in North Carolina and continued cloudiness with lower temps in South Carolina. Yesterday highs reached 94 in Columbia 88 in Spartanburg 87 in Charleston and 30 in Greenville.
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