Storied Texan Richard Kleberg Sr dies at 68 in Hot Springs
Richard M. Kleberg Sr a cowboy congressman and head of King Ranch died at 68 in a Hot Springs Arkansas hotel from a heart attack. He helped build the ranch era empire with his brother Robert and sponsored early New Deal farm legislation. He was praised as a gentleman and a leader in cattle and wildlife conservation. Survivors include his widow, a brother, two sisters and his son Richard Jr.
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Norton Expresses Faith In Polio Shots
Dr J W R Norton state health officer voiced faith in the Salk polio vaccine and noted North Carolina has ordered vaccines for free second shots for first and second graders. The State Vaccine Advisory Committee approved a plan to reach others beyond those grades and urged doctors to vaccinate younger children first.
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Sents
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Lincoln
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Mecklenburg
J. A. Rousseau
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North Carolina Highlighted in NAACP Crusade
Roy Wilkins told about 2,000 at a Freedom Day event in Raleigh that North Carolina is a key state in the NAACP drive for full equality for Negroes. He noted progress but said the state lags behind Arkansas and Texas and cited segregation’s lingering impact on schools and playgrounds.
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Bermuda Cruise Follows NC Press Assn Convention
North Carolina editors and publishers will meet July 7 8 in Winston-Salem to plan sessions and hear speakers. A seven day Bermuda cruise will follow the convention aboard the SS Tradewind with tours to Tanglewood Old Salem and other sights.
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Tunisian Muslim Girls Form First Rights Association
A new women's rights movement emerges in Tunis as Muslim girls on a largely student base establish the first association in the French North African protectorate. Delegates convene to address living conditions and advocate for social reform.
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Extra fare for Malay pilgrims on return voyage
Four thousand Malay Moslems planning a Mecca pilgrimage face extra charges on the return trip for children born in the Holy City. The first ship, the Anking, sails June 1.
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Quirky Tales of Lovers and Lively Legalities
A parade of oddball cases from cities like Dallas Vienna Istanbul Tacoma and Chicago shows couples and courtrooms clashing over love pets and mistaken identities. A man who firebombed a rival’s house to smoke out a girlfriend received a two year probated sentence while a Chicago husband faced divorce amid 107 parakeets and a talking bird named Omar.
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Marbles Tournament and Jaycee Honors Highlight NC
The North Carolina Recreation Society marble tournament crowned Ronald Nantz of Mooresville winner with Ralph Davis of Guilford County runner up. Jaycee awards went to C A Dillon of Raleigh as outstanding worker, Edgar Gurganus elected state president, and the Winston-Salem club won the Giessenbier Sweepstakes.
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Chiropractors Elect Officers At North Carolina Convention
Dr E A Thompson of Baltimore former national president spoke at the closing session of the 39th North Carolina Chiropractors Assn spring convention in Winston Salem Dr John L Frizzelle of Durham was elected president succeeding Dr James A Wood Jr of Charlotte Dr Ivan L Richard of Mount Airy elected vice president Dr Sadie C Johnson of Henderson re elected secretary and Dr Robert L Chillcott of Salisbury re elected treasurer Dr Seymour Beck of Winston Salem received a cash award for the year's best article in the association journal
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Slaying of Landis housewife leads to arrest in Maryland
Charles Franklin Brooks 21 of Reading Pennsylvania was held in an undisclosed Rowan County jail for questioning in the slaying of Mrs. John C. Barnes 30 of Landis. Brooks waived extradition and was brought to North Carolina after capture in Frederick Maryland. Mrs Barnes was found dead in her home with a slashed throat, a fractured hip and a broken neck. Her purse was rifled of 40 dollars and the family automobile stolen and later found in East Spencer.
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Frederick
North Carolina
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Reunion of Elbe linkup vets underway in Moscow
Russian and U S veterans of the 1945 Elbe linkup arrived for a Moscow welcome with a post midnight airport reception and a banquet of caviar steak and vodka. Nine Americans were greeted by Col Evgeny Porfiriev and James Leonard of the U S embassy as the visit unfolds with press coverage.
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Austria to issue new silver coin for Opera House reopening
The Austrian government will issue a robust new silver coin on October 1 to memorialize Vienna's rebuilt State Opera House and Burgtheater damaged in World War II. The coin will join aluminum coins and paper money as legal tender and be worth about as much as the American dollar.
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