Backstage Maneuvers Help Eisenhower Tax Bill Move
The Eisenhower administration won House backing to extend the excess profits tax despite Reed of New York blocking. GOP leaders aimed to force a Ways and Means vote via Rules action, signaling a May meeting and a party push to bypass Reed if necessary. Reed vowed to resist as colleagues planned a petition to compel a committee vote.
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Britain to hold interim three power meeting on common issues
Britain's acting premier Richard Butler said a quick stop gap three power meeting with the United States and France is being arranged to discuss urgent issues. Lord Salisbury would represent Britain with Selwyn Lloyd aiding. Topics include Korea British American ties trade and Germany Russia and Indochina policy.
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North Carolina weekend violence leaves at least sixteen dead
AP reports a surge of fatal incidents across North Carolina over the weekend. Victims include Billy Benson, 19, washed ashore at Carolina Beach, and others from New Hanover to Catawba River, with several automobile and boating accidents, a stabbing, and a drunken driving case in St Pauls.
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New Hanover County
Fred Coleman
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Gill Named North Carolina State Treasurer in 1950
Edwin M. Gill, 53, a former commissioner of revenue and paroles chief, was named by Gov. Umstead to succeed Brandon Hodges as state treasurer. Gill will be sworn in around July 15. Umstead also reappointed Eugene Shaw of Greensboro as commissioner of revenue.
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Champion Paper and Fibre Co
Canton
John D. Larkins Jr
Trenton
W. Frank Taylor
Sabres Shoot Down Six MIGs in Korean Front Clash
Allied Sabre jets downed six Red MIGs as 12,000 Chinese-backed forces pressed along the gateway to Seoul. In separate actions, Third ROK Division recaptured Lookout Mountain briefly, while the Fifth Air Force logged 293 support missions by early Monday.
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Tobacco sales opening dates set for five flue cured belts
RALEIGH The Board of Governors of the Bright Belt Warehouse Association planned to meet to set opening sales dates for five flue cured tobacco belts. A 15 member advisory committee, with growers, warehousemen, and buyer representatives, prepared recommendations ahead of hearings. Markets except Mullins begin auction sales July 30.
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Benson sings at 53rd state convention big crowd vocal winners
A record crowd estimated between 35 000 and 40 000 attended Benson's 53rd annual state singing convention. The Stamps Ambassadors Quartet of Winston Salem led by Red Sechrest won the grand prize a large cup donated by Sears Roebuck and Co. More than 75 vocal groups competed in hymns and spirituals with multiple winners announced including H C Reese of Falcon solo division Gospel Duet Hope Mills. Wakettes Zebulon female quartet. Melody Masters Four Oaks male quartet fifth straight Harmony Trio Goldsboro tro division Stamps Ambassadors Winston Salem mixed quartet division and Corinth Choir Dunn choir division.
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Top Official Prioritizes Farm Prices Over GOP Promises
New York a top Eisen hower administration farm official said saving farmers from ruinously low prices matters more than campaign pledges to cut government role in agriculture. Davis of the Agriculture Department urged full gear for price supports despite program weaknesses, citing a crisis from surpluses and falling incomes.
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Flood Devastation in Kyushu After Seven Days of Rains
Kyushu islands south of Japan faced a vast flood as seven days of torrential rain turned northern Kyushu into a lake. Deaths numbered 409 with 1,178 missing, 350,000 homes destroyed or damaged, and 2,500 casualties feared nationwide. U.S. forces aided refugees, rescuing Americans and housing them at Camp Wood, while Sasebo and other bases escaped major damage as communications and industry froze.
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Willis Smith Buried After Simple Rites
U S Senator Willis Smith was buried in Raleigh after simple rites attended by about 1,500 people and a Washington delegation led by Vice President Nixon. Smith died at 65 from heart attacks in Bethesda Naval Hospital. Burial was at Oakwood cemetery following services at Edenton Street Methodist Church.
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Rhee Rebellion Clouds Korean Armistice Efforts
Gen Clark sent North Korea and Chinese forces a letter outlining UNC terms to enforce a future truce to the limit of its ability. Rhee’s resistance and the prisoners’ release froze talks as Washington officials press for agreement while Rhee seeks a US Korea mutual security pact.
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Seven Special Judges Named by Governor Umstead
Raleigh. Gov Umstead announced the appointment of seven special judges reappointing two of eight. Reappointed were Susie Sharp of Reidsville the state s first woman Superior Court Judge and George Pat ton of Franklin. New appointees are Francis Clarkson Charlotte Lee Whitmire Hendersonville Malcolm C Paul Washington Grover A Martin Smithfield and Howard H Hubbard Clinton Burgwyn not reappointed but named emergency judge Burgwyn may retire and serve as needed The Legislature had authorized 12 specials if required but Umstead left at seven with possible further appointments later
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Asheville
Girls State session opens with 300 students in Greensboro
Nearly 300 high school girls arrive in Greensboro for a week long Girls State session sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. They study government, elect officers, visit Raleigh and tour Duke and UNC campuses before concluding Friday at the Woman's College.
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AHEPA convention opens as NC legislator speaks
In Charlotte the 22nd annual Capital District 3 AHEPA convention opened with Arthur Goodman of the North Carolina House addressing a luncheon of AHEPA and auxiliaries. The Greek group held meetings all day, with Congressman Charles Raper Jones of the 10th District set to speak at tonight's banquet.
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State House of Representatives
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10Th Congressional District
North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers Hold 50th Convention
Greensboro hosts the 50th annual convention of the North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers Association and its Auxiliary. Congressman Hugh Alexander of Kannapolis, a member of the House Post Office Committee, will address a banquet tonight. New officers will be elected tomorrow before adjournment.
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House Post Office Committee
Raleigh welcomes new TV station WNAC with four network ties
Station manager Charles Stone announced Raleigh's WNAC-TV has received a transmitter. The channel 28 outlet will start test patterns on July 8 and regular programming around July 15, affiliating with all four major networks.
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Weather Outlook With Warm Temperatures Ahead
The forecast calls for a low of 70 tonight and a high of 90 tomorrow. Today’s high reached 90 with a low of 71 last night. Sunset is at 7 41 p m today and sunrise is at 5 06 a m tomorrow.
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