American Silk King Missing In Jungles
James Thompson, 61, famed American head of Thailand's silk industry, has been missing for more than 24 hours in Cameron Highlands jungle near Kuala Lumpur. Police say a large search by 100 plus personnel is underway after he vanished Sunday afternoon while visiting a friend. Thompson helped revive Thai silk after World War II and remained a Bangkok resident.
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Malaysia
James Thompson
Thailand
Cameron Highlands
Thompson
Southeast Asia
Office of Strategic Services
Bangok
Bangkok
Early Deadlines Observed For North Carolina Holiday
The Enterprise notes early deadlines to give employees a half holiday and allow carrier boys to finish deliveries early on the official North Carolina holiday. The early schedule prevents stock market listings in today’s edition.
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North Carolina
Detroit City Southward Route to Canada Uniquely Straight
A historical note asserts Detroit, Michigan, is the only U.S. city from which travelers go south to reach Canada, highlighting an unusual geographic quirk.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Canada
Dulles Sought Vietnam Save Effort in 1954
Washington AP reports on John Foster Dulles a former Eisenhower secretary of state who believed South Vietnam might be salvageable in 1954 despite dire assessments. Gen J Lawton Collins led a mission to test a viable military position with Dulles backing a cautious 50 50 optimism in 1955.
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John Foster Dulles
South Vietnam
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Princeton
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Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam
J. Lawton Collins
Army
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U.S
Goodpaster
Europe
Soviet Union
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Kemp Lists Districting Possibilities
North Carolina senator Ed Kemp said the 6th Congressional District could include Rockingham and Caswell counties after redistricting. He noted Wake and Durham counties might join the 6th before the 1968 election, with Guilford Davidson and Alamance currently in the district.
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Caswell
Ed Kemp
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Guilford
Davidson
Alamance
Wake
Durham
Youth At Fair Stir Unruly Aftermath Be-In Draws Thousands
Police arrest fifteen youths after a disturbance at the International Teen Fair where 500 others remained peaceful. In Los Angeles 4500 hippies gathered at Elysian Park for a Love-In while 10000 Be-In participants in New York's Central Park enjoyed music and social demonstrations under sunny skies.
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Elysian Park
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Buddha
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