Hawaii Statehood Debate Holds Congress in Rush
Washington braces as both chambers prepare to act on Hawaii statehood. Senate sponsors 56 senators and House predicts a strong margin, with Rules Committee paving six hours of debate. Senator Henry M. Jackson lauds Hawaii as a diplomatic Pacific beacon and a symbol of freedom.
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Hawaii
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Senate
House
Leo W. O'Brien
Territories
House Rules Committee
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Jackson
Senate Territories
Pacific
West Berlin
Europe
Morse Leads Last Ditch Fight Over Draft Extension
Senator Morse challenges four year peacetime draft extension and urges two year limit. Senate Armed Services Committee approves four year extension and plans a vote. Morse delivers a floor speech opposing the measure. Senator Case proposes a presidential commission to study the draft and other military matters.
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Washington
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Senate Armed Services Committee
Morse
Francis Case
RSC
R M Hanes 68 Dies After Illness in Winston-Salem
Robert M Hanes longtime banking leader and former president of Wachovia Bank died at 68 in a Winston Salem hospital after months of illness. He declined Chase Bank presidency to stay in North Carolina and held directorships with Southern Railway R J Reynolds Tobacco Co and others. He served in WWI and held roles in state government and educational foundations.
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Winston-Salem
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American Bankers Assn
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Hanes
Chase National Bank of New York
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
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Cne
Economic Cooperative Administration
Belgium-Luxembourg
Frankfurt
Germany
University of North Carolina
Harvard
Graduate School of Business Administration
North Carolina General Assembly
Wachovia
Chase National Banks
North Carolina
Southern Railway
P. H.hanes Knitting Co
Hanes Dye and Finishing Co
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Piedmont Natural Gas Co
Colonial Stores
Piedmont Publishing Co
Marshall Flown To Capital For Further Stroke Treatment
Gen. George C. Marshall was flown by military aircraft from Fort Bragg to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington for continued treatment after two strokes. His condition had stabilized enough for the move, with Col. G M Powell and medical staff accompanying him. Mrs. Marshall traveled by automobile.
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George C. Marshall
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
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Womack Army Hospital
Pinehurst
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North Carolina Highway Reform and Election Bills Senate Action
Lawmakers in Raleigh introduced bills to overhaul the highway commission abolish the civilian absentee ballot and require blood tests for drunken driving Rep Harlon of Yan indicated he did not personally support the measure Rep Woodrow W Jones backed a plan to expand the Highway Commission from seven to fourteen members Sen Cutlar Moore led the blood tests bill More on page 2-A.
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Pitt
House
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Robeson
News Source Protection Spurs Legislative Push Across States
The piece notes reporter source protection as a legal issue highlighted by Marie Torre's case. It lists four New York bills shielding reporters from disclosing sources and cites existing protections in Maryland Alabama New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania and California. It mentions ongoing debates in Vermont and broader national trends.
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Vermont
Iraq Nasser Rift Deepens After Iraqi Revolt
Relations between Iraq and President Nasser's United Arab Republic sank to a new low as the coup against Premier Abdel Karim Kassem faced suppression reports. Baghdad claimed the revolt was crushed and rebel officers were trying to flee.
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U.A.R
Fayetteville Port Plans Dashed by Feasibility Survey
Fayetteville's bid for new port facilities is not feasible per a 72 page Arthur D. Little survey. The study mailed to the city found few shippers ready to use a terminal at Fayetteville, suggesting focus stay on existing Cape Fear River facilities. It notes inland Wilmington freight costs and potential long term opportunities for barges carrying brick lumber and steel.
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N.C
Arthur D. Littie Inc
Cambridge
Mass
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Wilmington
Fayette
Eisenhower defends defense budget and tax needs
President Eisenhower urged supporters of higher defense spending to propose new taxes at a Washington news conference. He defended the current defense buildup while noting manpower reserves in Russia and outlining forces from 900000 to 870000 Army troops and Marine levels cut to 175000. He warned against hysteria over reductions and did not rule out a nuclear war over Berlin, though doubting any winner.
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Eisenhower
Russia
Berlin
Dirksen Blocks Labor Panel Meeting on Kennedy Bill
Senator Everett M. Dirksen of Illinois blocked a Labor Committee meeting to consider the Kennedy labor bill. The move dimmed chances of early action on the measure.
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Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Labor Committee
Bar Assn Head Denies Charges
Ross L. Malone president of the American Bar Association called charges that the group attacked the U S Supreme Court unjustified and contrary to fact He said resolutions urged internal security measures and proposed legislation at the Ohio Valley regional conference in Pittsburgh and that an erroneous impression was created nationwide about the delegates action
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Pittsburgh, Pa
Ross L. Malone
American Bar Assn
U.S. Supreme Court
Malone
Nism
Eeene Eere
Ohio Valley
The
American Bar Assay
House of Dellegates
Khrushchev Proposes New Berlin Crisis Tactic
Soviet Premier Khrushchev likes rapid shifts in Berlin strategy. He floated letting Western forces stay in West Berlin as a free city with a Soviet garrison, reversing earlier demilitarization hints from November. Western officials doubt but expect brinkmanship without full war.
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Britain
France
West Germany
Free City
Jesus Arrest Scenes Recounted In Gethsemane Moment
Historical retelling portrays Judas kissing Jesus and the temple guards moving in with swords and clubs. Jesus identifies as "I am He" and tells them to let the Apostles go, noting scripture fulfilled as the moment unfolds. The narrative ends with a note that more details continue on page three A.
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Jesus of Nazareth
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Berlin Position Is Firm In Crisis Talks
President Eisenhower stated the United States will not fight a ground war in Europe and will do what is necessary to protect West Berlin. He warned against hysteria over the Berlin crisis and urged courage to fund defense, signaling no flat commitment to nuclear use.
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Berlin
State hears support for new water agency plan
Raleigh AP reports lawmakers and the board of water commissioners discussed a bill to abolish the current board and establish a new state water agency. Supporters claim the restructure will improve water management while critics caution the measure is complex and needs careful review.
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