Cooley Urges Court Action To Block Parkway Tolls
Rep. Cooley of North Carolina calls for court action to stop tolls on the Blue Ridge Parkway arguing no congressional authority for tolls exists. North Carolina officials, including Gov. Hodges, say the parkway was meant to remain free, noting state investment and policy oppose tolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Hodges
North Carolina
Washington
Department of Interior
Cooley
Blue Ridge Parkway
Rep
D-N.c
Congress
North Carolina-Virginia
Interior
Fred Seaton
National Park Service
Interior Department
Jonas
E. B. Jeffress
North Carolina Highway
Jeffress
Greensboro
N.C
Daily News
Ervin
Seaton
State Highway Commission
State of
Civilian control of atomic energy under threat in space programs
Rep. Durham warned civilian control of nuclear affairs faces two military drives. He criticized Pentagon space plans and proposed AEC dominance in space, urging that civilian oversight remain intact while protecting atomic data exchange limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congressional Atomic Watchdog Committee
Durham
D-Nc
Defense Department
Senate
House Atomic Energy Committee
Atomic Industrial Forum
National Conference Board
Pentagon
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Atomic Energy Commission
Insects Best Equipped To Survive Atom Blast
Lt. Col. Samuel C. Hill reports insects could endure far higher radiation than humans, citing wood ticks absorbing up to 60 000 roentgens. He notes insects often resist poisons better through generations, while fish survivability remains unstudied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Samuel C. Hill
4Th Army Medical Laboratory
Moonwatchers Miss Sputnik II Sightings in Central U S
Cambridge reports say over 200 Moonwatch teams worldwide failed to spot Van guard I, the second U S satellite, three days after launch. Cloudy skies hindered visibility while Sputnik II is due for an eventful final set of passes over the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
U. S
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Smithsonian
United States
Florida
Canada
Eisenhower Calls Fast Pace on Federal Spending Plan
President Eisenhower urges a $2.4 billion spending acceleration across federal state and local funds for construction and rural electrification. The plan targets $508 million federal, $1.0 billion state local and private money for sewer and water loans college housing slum clearance public housing and rural electrification. Senator Byrd joins GOP in pressing for immediate tax cuts or make work measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Albert M. Cole
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Benson
White House
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Navy searches off California coast fail to locate object
The Navy deployed destroyers and aircraft after an unidentified underwater contact during fleet maneuvers off the northern California coast. Western Sea Frontier said the contact was made Friday but results of the investigation were negative and the search was called off Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Navy
California
Western Sea Frontier
Housing Bill Aims to Speed Federal Construction Aid
The House moves an $1.85 billion emergency housing bill and two priming resolutions to accelerate federal mill and civil works spending. The measure would ease FHA loan down payments and extend veterans and direct loan programs for World War II veterans to July 25, 1960, potentially creating up to 200,000 new homes and 600,000 jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
McCormick
Mass
Congress
Senate
Conference Held On Loans And Tax Relief For Textiles
Federal loans and tax relief were proposed to administration and congressional leaders to revive the domestic textile industry. Rob ert F. Pomeranz and Joseph W. Valentine urged SBA administered revolving loan funds and a ten year tax depreciation schedule, arguing the industry shows resilience and modernization gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert F. Pomeranz
Roberts Co
Sanford
N.C
Joseph W. Valentine
Alabama
Georgia
Texas
Wendell Barnes
Small Business Adminstration
SBA
Sen. Sparkman
D-Ala
Senate Small Business Committee
Commerce Department
Pomeranz and Valentine
Agencies Urged to Trim Fourth Quarter Spending
State Budget Officer D S Coltrane asked department heads to cut fourth quarter spending to avoid a bad situation. A Revenue study warned declining sales tax could drop the general fund about 40 million below estimates for the current year. He urged justification for unusual or major equipment requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
D. S. Coltrane
Coltrane
Department of Revenue
Eral
James S. Currie
Byrd Joins Republicans Against Immediate Tax Cuts
Senator Byrd of Virginia joined Republicans in opposing immediate tax cuts and large scale spending to counter a business recession. He warned such moves could worsen inflation and dilute the dollar while Congress waits for clearer economic trends. President Eisenhower held economic talks and housing measures moved forward in the House with a large emergency housing bill expected to create up to 600,000 jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
GOP
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Sen. Dirksen
Illinois
Eisenhower
Dirksen
Bridges
Republican Policy Committee
Congress
Indonesian Army Holds Key Points in Sumatra Conflict
The Indonesian army said Pakanbaru oil center and Medan port area were under control amid reported rebel attempts. An Associated Press reporter noted only light cross river exchanges near Pakanbaru, while Caltex officials discussed resuming operations. The air force claimed heavy rebel casualties and Medan quiet, with skirmishes reported about 40 miles from Medan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakarta
Indonesia
Sumatra
Pakanbaru
Medan
Associated Press
Fred Waters
Pakanbarui
Waters
Caltex Oil Co
Singapore
Sargest
Building permits rise in North Carolina for February
North Carolina labor commissioner Frank Crane announced February building activity increased from a year earlier with 30 cities issuing permits totaling 12,156,726 dollars. January and February combined reached 24,722,239 dollars, a 13 percent rise from the prior year. Key city totals included Charlotte 2,604,188 and Raleigh 1,361,902 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Frank Crane
Crane
Tar Heel
Asheville
Burlington
Charlotte
Concord
Durham
Fayetteville
Gastonia
Goldsboro
Henderson
Greensboro
Greenville
Hickory
High Point
Kinston
Lexington
New Bern
Rocky Mount
Salisbury
Shelby
Thomasville
Wilmington
Wilson
Winston- Salem
Judge Theresa Meikle Fractures Pelvis in Fall
Superior Court Judge Theresa Meikle aged 65 fell as she left the bench in San Francisco and fractured her pelvis. She received medical care and is listed in stable condition with no further injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theresa Meikle
Parker Funeral Rites Held for Judge John J. Parker
Leaders in government and the judiciary attended the Charlotte funeral of Judge John J. Parker the 72 year old chief judge of the U S Fourth Circuit who died Monday in Washington D C A local service at St Martins Episcopal Church preceded burial at Elmwood Cemetery Survivors include his widow a son and a daughter Representatives to pay tribute were named for the President and Attorney General Rogers Honorary pallbearers included Chief Justice Earl Warren Gov Hodges Sen Sam Ervin and Judge Bell Timmerman Sr of Columbia S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
John J. Parker
Eisenhower
U.S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Parker
Washington
D.C
Elmwood Cemetery
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Francis I. Parker
Rufus M. Ward
Spartanburg
S.C
Rogers
James M. Baley Jr
Asheville
U.S
Western District of
North Carolina
Simon E. Sobeloff
Baltimore
Murdock to Seek Sixth Term in Durham Solicitation
Durham solicitor W. H. Murdock announces plans to file for re election in the May Democratic primary for a sixth four year term and is currently unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Tenth District
W. H. Murdock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conrad L. Wirth
National Parks Service
Thomas Flynn
Department
Scott
Shuford
Hodges
Pomeranz
Governors’ Conference
Mikhail Menshikov
Dora Young
Kathryn Wertzbaugher
Akron
Ohio
Menshikov
Judge Falls
Murdock
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!