Five Tar Heels Die in Action in Viet Nam
The Defense Department reports five North Carolina servicemen, all Army, killed in action in Vietnam. They are Staff Sgt. Charles M. Ed St. of Fayetteville, Pfc. Bentford a son of Mrs. Elise Benn tt of Lilesville, and Pfc. Rudolph Whitaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ruffin of Fremont, among others.
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Washington
Defense Department
North Carolina
U.S. Army
Charles M. Ed St
Fayetteville
Bentford
Elise Bentt
P. O
Lilesville
Pfe
Rudolph Whitaker
Frank Ruffin
Rt. 2
Box 76
Fremont
Wedding Cake Tradition Traced From Ancient Roots
A brief look at the wedding cake tradition notes its origins in ancient celebrations. The custom evolved through centuries with symbolism of abundance and shared blessings for the bride and groom.
Smithfield Post Office Plans Released for Bidders
Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien says plans and specifications for a new Smithfield North Carolina main Post Office will be made available to prospective bidders soon. The project will use a program so the land remains on local tax rolls.
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Washington
Lawrence F. O’brien
Smithfield
N.C
O’brien
Agene Boog Rbase
Moody Named NCWTA Leader in Charlotte
Leon Moody, BASF Chemical Co. Charlotte manager, is named head of the North Carolina World Trade Association. He will take office July 1, succeeding Peter Ruffin. The group aims to grow the state world trade volume to $2 billion annually.
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Charlotte
North Carolina World Trade Association
Leon Moody
Basf Chemical Co
Moody
Peter Ruffin
Battleship Group Holds Convention in Wilmington
More than 400 people from 32 states and the District of Columbia gathered in Wilmington for the USS North Carolina Battleship Association fourth annual convention and reunion. A downtown motorcade opened the three day event.
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Wilmington
N. C
States
District of Columbia
USS North Carolina Battleship Association
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U.S. Royal
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Belk’s
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