Rhee and Robertson Confer On Armistice
U S Secretary of State Walter Robertson and South Korea's President Syngman Rhee held a two hour forty five minute meeting amid hopes for progress toward a Korean armistice. A second session was planned for the afternoon as U S and Korean officials weigh terms and public tensions rise.
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U. S
Walter S. Robertson
Rhee
Robertson
Korean Public Information Office
U. N
Ellis O. Briggs
Maxwell D. Taylor
Eighth Army
Mark Clark
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Public Information Office
Paik Too Chin
Pyun Yung Tai
Shin Tai Yung
Pusan
Korea
National Assembly
Yoon Chi Yung
South Korea
China
U.S
Laniel Wins Approval as France Premier in Postwar Govt
Joseph Laniel, a textile manufacturer and Independent Party member, won 366 votes in a brief ballot to become France’s premier, ending a 37 day crisis that delayed the Bermuda conference. He and leaders Churchill and Eisenhower plan a July 8 Bermuda meeting on key Allied issues.
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Paris
Joseph Laniel
France
Bermuda
Laniel
Daniel
National Assembly
Independent Party
Churchill
Eisenhower
Red Tanks Stand By For East Berlin Rally
Soviet troops in Berlin positions for a Communist rally as the East German regime suppresses unrest. Purges reported against the people’s police include mass sentences and executions, with plans to build a larger force shelved.
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Berlin
East Berlin
Communist ‘People's Police
East Germany
West Berlin
People's Police
U. S
Soviet Zone
Enka Corp Plans 35 Million Nylon Plant in North Carolina
Asheville reports American Enka Corp intends a 35 million dollar nylon plant. President J. E. Bassill said site selection awaits surveys now underway. Enka operates mills at Enka near Asheville and at Lowland Tennessee, producing high tenacity rayon for tires and rayon yarns.
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Asheville
Enka Corp
J. E. Bassill
Enka
Lowland
Tenn
Southern Presbyterian Church holds leadership conference close
In Montreat a communion service and installation of new officers ended the annual leadership conference for young adults of the Southern Presbyterian Church. New officers include Kenneth Anderson of Charleston and Lydia Moore of Memphis as secretary. The Assembly's Council on Children's Work conducted sessions with about 60 council members and guests from 16 Southern states.
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Montreat
Southern Presbyterian Church
Kenneth Anderson
Charleston
W. Va
Lydia Moore
Memphis
Revenue chief predicts higher general fund collections
Revenue Commissioner Eugene Shaw and James Currie project the general fund end-of-year total at 180 333 864 with estimates likely surpassed by several hundred thousand dollars. Shaw affirmed confidence as Gov Umstead and a legislative committee note. Hodges speaks at Southeast Chamber executives institute in Chapel Hill as it closes tomorrow.
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Raleigh
General Fund
Eugene Shaw
Umstead
Shaw
James Currie
Department of Tax Research
Hodges
Chapel Hill
Luther Hodges
Southeastern Chamber of Commerce
Institute For the Executives
New Dairy Extension Chief Named at North Carolina State
George Hyatt Jr. will become head of dairy extension work at North Carolina State College starting July 1, succeeding retiring John A. Arey who led the post since 1920. Hyatt, a dairy extension specialist, joined the service last August and is a former Hoards Dairyman editor and Ohio native. Arey, born on a farm near Elmwood in Iredell County, graduated from State College in 1969 and previously held various agricultural posts before taking the dairy extension helm in 1920.
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Raleigh
North Carolina State College
George Hyatt, Jr
John A. Arey
Hyatt
Extension Service
Ohio
State College
FFA Gathering in Raleigh Awards Scholarships in Agriculture
About 1,500 farm youths from 439 FFA chapters attended the 25th annual state gathering in Raleigh. Top honors included two $1,000 agriculture scholarships at North Carolina State College awarded to Roger P. Hill of Pink Hill and Carlyle Davis of Harris. A separate item notes a 43-year-old man sought on rubber check charges totaling over $2,000 across nine localities in North and South Carolina.
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FFA
Raleigh
Future Farmers of America
North Carolina State College
Roger P. Hill
Pink Hill
Lenoir County
Carlyle Davis
Harris
Rutherford County
Laurinburg
Jesse C. Gibson
Wade Priest
North
South Carolina
Priest
Bennettsville
Chesterfield
S. C
Lexington
Hamlet
Mt. Gilead
Norwood
Red Springs
Sanford
North Carolina
North and South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers elect leaders
Charlotte convention names Greenville police chief J H Jennings as new president succeeding Frank N Littlejohn. Vice presidents include Joe D Whitley of Mecklenburg County Police Floyd E Davis Bennettsville S C Police Chief H E King of Durham and Tee Hutto of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Rock Hill Police Chief E M Hanna elected secretary treasurer.
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Charlotte
J. H. Jennings
Greenville
S. C
North and South Carolina
Law Enforcement Officers Association
Jennings
Frank N. Littlejohn
Joe D. Whitley
Mecklenburg County Police
Floyd E. Davis
Bennettsville
H. E. King
Durham
Tee Hutto
South Carolina Highway Patrol
ROKs Repel Reds As MIGs Fall In Korean Front Clash
North Korea clashes explode on multiple fronts as Chinese and North Korean forces press attacks. U S Sabre jets down two MIGs and damage one while Gen Collins and Gen Taylor tour the frontline amid heavy fighting along the Pukhan Kumsong river junction and Yonchon sectors.
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Seoul
U. S
North Korea
J. Lawton Collins
Maxwell D. Taylor
Eighth Army
Pukhan
Kumsong
Yonchon
Little Nori
Old Baldy
Pukhan-Kumsong River
Hwachon
Rough Battle Over Profits Tax Extension Predicted
The Eisenhower administration wins a Rules Committee vote allowing a direct floor bid to extend the excess profits tax for six months. The move bypasses Ways and Means amid Democratic opposition and costful constitutional objections from Chairman Daniel Reed.
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Washington
Eisenhower
House
House Rules Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Rules Committee
Daniel Reed
Reed
Senator Willis Smith Dies After Heart Ailment at Bethesda
Washington reports Sen Willis Smith of North Carolina died at Bethesda Naval Hospital from coronary thrombosis after a heart attack. He was 65 and had served since 1950, with a career as a lawyer and UNC alumnus. The Senate recessed as plans formed for tomorrow’s session.
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Washington
Willis Smith
North Carolina
Bethesda
Asdee
Jesse Elms
Wiley urges blunt dealing with GOP saboteurs in foreign policy
New York Republican Senator Wiley called on President Eisenhower to push for stronger GOP teamwork on foreign policy and to ignore provocations from saboteurs. He praised Eisenhower's effort to unite differing views while warning against tolerating partisan sabotage and urging allies to demand Russia withdraw from key regions and end satellite forces.
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Wiley
Rwis
Eisenhower
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States Trade Mark Association
GOP
Congress
Republican Party
Bricker
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Dulles
Sen
Knowland
Rcalif
U. S
Russia
East Berlin
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Southeast Asia
Germany
Korea
Graham Expresses Deep Regret At Smiths Death
Dr Frank P Graham former holder of an unexpired Senate term expresses deep regret at the death of U S Senator Willis Smith of North Carolina. Graham notes Smith’s devoted service to NC and extends sympathy to Mrs Smith and the family.
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Graham
Smith
New York
Frank P. Graham
U. S
Willis Smith
North Carolina
United Nations
India
Pakistan
Kashmir
Sen
Dr. Graham
United States Senate
Railroads seek 45 percent raise in U S mail payments
Railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission demanding at least a 45 per cent increase in compensation for hauling U S mail. Postmaster General Summerfield urged Congress for higher postage, arguing the Postal Service operates in the red and needs revenue boosts.
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Washington
U. S
Interstate Commerce Commission
Summerfield
Congress
ICC
Frank Taylor Among Possible North Carolina Senate Picks
Raleigh speculation centers on W. Frank Taylor of Goldsboro as potential replacement for the late Willis Smith. Other named contenders include State Senator Red Royster and John D. Larkins Jr., with former Gov. W Kerr Scott lurking as a possible opponent.
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Taylor
Wayne County
House of Representatives
Red Royster
Henderson
John D. Larkins Jr
Trenton
Royster
Umstead
Larkins
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Distress Over Willis Smith Death Alarms North Carolina Leaders
State and Democratic leaders voiced shock at U S Senator Willis Smiths sudden death. Governor Umstead called it a serious loss and praised Smith as a splendid Christian gentleman who served both state and nation. Former Governor Cherry and Lt. Governor Hodges warned of public officials overwork and urged action to stop the toll. Attorney General McMullan also commented on the tragedy and its impact.
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Associated Press
U. S
Willis Smith
Umstead
Smith
North Carolina
Luther Hodges
Hodges
Harry McMullan
Weather outlook and temperatures
Forecast shows tonight low 68 and tomorrow high 87. High today 90 and last night’s low 66. Sunset today at 7 41 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 5 05 am.
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Weather Bureau
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Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Columbia
Denver
Detroit
Enews
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