Education and democracy discussed at Kiwanis meeting
F Carroll Jr spoke on the national education system and the democratic form of government. He argued equality and liberty anchor the nation while urging appreciation of educational opportunities. The talk contrasted U S schools with those in other countries as Slade Harder and Rev Ballard attended.
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Kiwanis Club
Elwood Hotel
Iroll
B. Lester Ballard
Asheboro
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Captured Highway 61 Standoff Ends With Beer Pourout
A report from the Deep River bridge states that highway authorities captured a stash of about 500 gallons of beer from a vehicle on Highway 61. Co. L. Gray and W. L. Duties announced the seizure and that no arrests or further actions have been reported at this time.
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Deep River Bridge
Co. L. Gray
W. L
Peter Minuit Traded Island for Goods in 1626
Peter Minuit, a German colonist, traded 24 dollars and a bottle of whisky for Manhattan Island in 1626 and was appointed governor of New Netherland by the Dutch West India Company.
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Peter Minuit
Manhattan Island
New Netherlands
Dutch West India Company
Duke Institute Concludes Meet
Duke university's summer institute of international relations closed after two weeks in Durham. Dr Y T Wu editor in chief of the Associated Press of China spoke on China and said Japan seeks economic cooperation over military force for peace in the near future.
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Durham
Duke University
Summer Institute of International Relations
China
Y. T. Wu
Associated Press of China
Burns Claim Asheboro Man In Automobile Crash
Burns Kearns 23, son of Mr and Mrs E B M Kearns of Asheboro route one, died in Los Angeles General Hospital from burns suffered when a tire blew out causing a car to plunge off an embankment and burst into flames. He crawled from the wreck and was found by a truck driver. Mrs E M Kearns flew to California but arrived too late. Burial plans are incomplete.
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Asheboro
Burns Kearns
EB. M. Kearns
Los Angeles General Hospital
Burns
Burnis
CCC
E. M. Kearns
California
Brightly colored butterflies visit vivid flowers in garden
A brief scene shows bright butterflies fluttering among vividly colored flowers in a sunlit garden. The movement and colors create a lively, cheerful impression of a peaceful outdoor space.
Heart Attack Fatal to Truck Driver in Rocky Mount
Roger Williams aged 28 from Wilmington died in his cab in Rocky Mount after his companion John Everett from Currie sought medicine for chest pains. Dr. Allen Whitaker said Williams appeared to die of heart failure.
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Rocky Mount
Roger Williams
Wilmington
John D. Everette
Currie
Williams
Allen Whitaker
Wilmington Cop Is Convicted Of Shooting Negro
Wilmington June 25. City Policeman E F Bradshaw convicted in recorder's court of assault with a deadly weapon for shooting Thomas Williams a Negro on June 12. Judge Alton A Lennon fined Bradshaw 50 dollars and ordered restitution of 50 dollars to Williams or three months in jail after reprimand.
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Wilmington
E. F. Bradshaw
Recorder’s Court
Thomas Williams
Alton A. Lennon
British Admiral Sir William Fisher Dies at 62
London dispatch reports Admiral Sir William Fisher aged 62, commander in chief at Portsmouth, died yesterday. Admiralty announced the death. The longtime naval officer held high command roles during his service.
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London
Sir William Fisher
Portsmouth
Police case court filing delays cited in Bradshaw appeal
The defense asked for the usual ten day period to file an appeal to the superior court following the police department disciplinary action for covering up evidence.
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Bradshaw
Superior Court
Railroads Prepare To Reduce Intrastate Tariffs in NC
Railroads in North Carolina prepared to cut intrastate class freight rates by 7.8 percent by August 15 under a utilities commission order. The reduction, called substantial by C. H. Noah, applies to all intrastate shipments except those on special rates.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Utilities Commission
C. H. Noah
Commission
North Carolina
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