Johnson presses Middle East policy at Raleigh fund dinner
Senate majority leader Lyndon B. Johnson told 600 North Carolina Democrats at a Raleigh fundraiser that Israel deserves peaceful borders and navigation freedom and warned that Egypt's Col. Nasser risks victory by denying them. He urged unity, cited economic and foreign policy questions, and noted North Carolina's large farming population amid rising costs.
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Whittaker Supreme Court appointment faces protest
Sen Eastland says a college professor from Benedict College Columba Davis Horace Bancroft Davis has protested Whittaker nomination by letter. Davis chair of Benedict College social science division argues Whittaker aided anti Communist hysteria. Hearing set Monday as Eastland leads Judiciary subcommittee to weigh Whittaker nomination. No Senate opposition indicated yet.
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Hodges urged to clear appointments by party chairs in NC
In Raleigh on March 16 Governor Hodges faced blunt advice at a Democratic county chairmen meeting. He was urged to clear state appointment candidates with state and county chairs and to slow moves to remove politics from agencies. Speakers warned Republicans could gain control without party loyalty.
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Governor Praises Senator Ervin for Civil Rights Fight
North Carolina Governor Hodges lauded Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. as nearly single-handedly carrying the load against civil rights legislation. He credited Ervin with helping secure Lyndon B. Johnson’s lead at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Raleigh. Hodges called Johnson one of the most influential Democrats and the visit a great honor.
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General Assembly Faces Busy Week With Key Debates
North Carolina lawmakers plan a packed week with talks on teacher salaries taxes reapportionment and 18 year old voting. The State Board of Education requests a 19.31 percent teacher pay hike to fund schools for 2 years starting July 1.
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Former Governor Hurt In Accident Near Home
Former North Carolina Governor Gregg Cherry suffered minor injuries when he tried to stop his runaway car near his Gastonia home. The vehicle rolled after starting, dragged him, skinned his legs, and stopped against a tree. He was sent for X rays and said he was all right.
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Kathryn Grayson Crowned Azalea Festival Queen
Kathryn Grayson of Winston-Salem has been chosen to reign as Queen Azalea X at the Azalea Festival in Wilmington North Carolina. The selection highlights her success on stage screen and at the concert field.
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Three Hickory People Die In Alabama Wreck
In Heflin Alabama on U S 78 two miles west of town a collision killed six North Carolinians. Fred Winkler and his wife were killed along with Jimmy Hefner 23. Diane Winkler 3 years old sustained critical head injuries and Mrs Willie Mae Hefner injured with a fractured pelvis. Gary Winkler 5 escaped unharmed. Patrolman Roy Rid believes the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
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Lewis Carroll Alias Charles Dodgson Mathematician
The writer known as Lewis Carroll was born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. He was a mathematician who authored works on geometry and trigonometry and gained fame for his fictional tales.
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Textile Wage Report Disputed By Manager
A Maine textile worker disputes parts of a survey on wage differentials between North and South mills. He argues New England fringe costs exceed Southern by 8.32 cents per hour and 1955–56 wage increases left New England ahead by about 7 cents in straight-time earnings, totaling roughly 15.32 cents per hour. He calls the gap a serious problem.
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