Polio Vaccine Funding Bill Introduced In Raleigh
The General Assembly heard a proposal to allocate 125000 dollars to the State Board of Health to provide free Salk polio vaccine for indigent adults over 20. D J Rose of Wayne, nee Bennett of Swain, and E Jones of Pitt are among the sponsors acting at the Board’s request.
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Raleigh
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Senate
State Board of Health
Pareneo
D. J. Rose
Wayne
Nee Bennett
Swain
E. Jones
Pitt
Sponered
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Jet Sets Round Trip Speed Record S
Los Angeles to New York round trip time scarcely 9:11 as crew halts for refuel at Floyd Bennett Field. Lt Baum and Skyraider averaged 620 mph eastward and 447 mph back with 140 mph headwinds.
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Los Angeles
New York
Air Force
Robert Scott
Air National Guard
John M. Conroy
Conroy
Cmdr
Coxs
Floyd Bennett Field
Baum
Magsaysay Laid to Rest in National State Funeral
The former Philippine leader died and was laid to rest after a dawn departure from Malacañang. A Mass was celebrated at Luneta Park before 100,000 attendees, then the casket moved to the national capital for the official funeral as President Garcia led tributes affirming commitment to freedom.
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Luneta Park
Manila Bay
Eee
Manila
Carlos P. Garcia
Magsaysay
Missing Plane With 67 Sought
Tokyo reports a major air sea search for 67 Americans aboard a US military transport plane that disappeared before going down. The crew and passengers included 27 Air Force, 17 Army, 10 Navy, two civilian government employees, and a servicewoman. Weather hampered rescue efforts as the search continued.
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Tokyo
Far East
Air Force
Army
Japan
Military Air Transport Service
MATS
Woman Seeks Man By Last Name Hidden In First Name
A witty line suggests a girl calls a man by his first name while pursuing his last name as the sought clue. The brief quip hints at social games around naming and dates.
Polio mony A Commission and Highway Access Bill
Highway Commission powers to control access to roads discussed at a hearing. Chairman A H Graham called controlled access the greatest development in 40 years to manage traffic flow. Federal funds may be available for extension. The committee likely will act.
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Poliomony
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
A. H. Graham
Cost Of Living Rises Again In February
The cost of living rose four tenths of a percent in February and the CPI reached 118.7 percent of the 1947-9 average, a 3.6 percent rise from a year earlier. A typical city family paid about $1.03 for what cost $1 in February 1956, while factory pay declined in buying power despite weekly earnings up 17 cents to $74.99. About 135,000 workers under cost of living escalator contracts, mainly in aviation, received two-cent hourly increases.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ham Marskjold Demands Israeli Withdrawal From El Auja Triangle
United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold calls for Israel to withdraw from the El Auja triangle on the Egypt Sinai border as a key step to ease Israeli Arab tensions and prevent a renewal of fighting in the Palestine War. El Auja spans about 19 miles along the boundary between Sinai and the Negev. The U.N. proposal seeks friction reduction and a deescalation of regional hostilities.
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Cairo
Egypt
U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
el Auja
Negev Desert
Middle East
Sinai Peninsula
Israel
Negeb
Nurse Testifies To Injection In Adams Case
London jury hears nurse Caroline Randall recount the final hours of Edith Morrell. She says she gave an injection an hour before death under her own responsibility. Dr. John Bodkin Adams is accused of drugging the widow to gain her inheritance. The cross examination touches whether the drugs killed her.
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London
John Bodkin Adams
Geoffrey Lawrence
Caroline Sylvia Randall
Randall
Edith Alice Morrell
Adams
Former TV Executive Sentenced for Contempt of Congress
Herman Liveright a 45 year old former New Orleans television executive was sentenced to three months in jail and fined 500 dollars for contempt of Congress He refused to answer questions before the Senate Internal Security subcommittee last year The judge said a formal bond pending appeal could be considered and Liveright may seek release on bond The questions involved alleged pay propaganda and activities and his attorney proposed a suspended sentence if jail was imposed
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Washington
Herman Liveright
New Orleans
Congress
Liveright
Senate Internal Security
Reech
Harry S. Rand
Brewster Opposed Borrowing By Beck
Senate inquiry questions the Teamsters union funding practices as Dave Beck allegedly borrowed 300000 to 400000 dollars without interest or security. Brewster defends the borrowing while denying personal liability and faces questions about another 30000 to 90000 dollar loan from Western Conference and Seattle Local 174. Einar O. Mohn and two lower officials are tied to the arraignment schedule.
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Washington
Brewster
Beck
Fusal
Senate
Teamsters
Seattle
Seiad
Einar
NCEA meet in Wilmington highlights teacher salary talks
The 73rd annual North Carolina Education Association session in Wilmington drew about 3,500 teachers, with 2,700 delegates, as committees discussed salary scales for A and G certificates and plans for professional development. Mrs. Billie Davis scheduled to address the final general session. New officers include Miss Rosalie Andrews and Glen Robertson.
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Wilmington
N.C. WA
Resolutions Committee
North Carolina Education Assa
NCEA
Federal Relations Committee
Foster Edwards
Classroom Teachers Assn
A. C. Dawson
Southern Pines
Billie Davis
National Education Assn
Rosalie Andrews
Charlotte
Glen Robertson
Mount Airy
Widespread Whisky Ring Traced From Atlanta to South
In Statesville North Carolina testimony linked a multi million dollar liquor operation reaching Washington and New Orleans to Taylorsville led by Ralph Burgess. Agents showed two sugar trucks from Beauford Feed & Grain Co of Atlanta used in 1954 and sugar sale records tied to 31 defendants. The scheme reportedly ran January 1951 to January 1955 with a 2.4 million dollar business.
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Statesville
N.C
Washington
New Orleans
South
Alcohol and Tobacco Unit
Beauford Feed & Grain Co
Atlanta
ATA
Ralph Burgess
Taylorsville
Ray Erwin
Federal District Court
Burgess
Donald D. Eifort
Georgia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Eifort
ATU
Eisenhower to help Britain build atomic aided army
President Eisenhower invited advisers to discuss aiding Britain in developing a streamlined army capable of using conventional or atomic warheads. Officials said Britain seeks U.S. support to cut forces while enhancing the power of those remaining. Talks covered Middle East issues after early sessions.
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Tucker's
Bermuda
Eisenhower
Macmillan
United States
Britain
U.S
Strauss
Eae Ee
Roberturphy
Orce
Donald Quarles
Washington
Middle East
Touching Fame and Faith in the Time of Jesus
The piece contrasts craving for famous autographs with how people sought Jesus during His popularity and glory. It notes crowds pressed for contact, while during His trial no one stood by Him, and popularity faded as opposition grew. An anniversary reflection on faith and loyalty follows.
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Jesus
Oine
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