Gas Tax Boost Studied as Highway Funds Strain State
Raleigh AP report outlines a special legislative study group weighing higher gasoline taxes due to the Highway Department's funding difficulties. Gov. Sanford cautioned no recommendation yet, citing the need to avoid losing federal funds while improving rural roads and a robust secondary road program. He also commented on elder aid funding, federal matching, judicial appointments, and endorsed J. Spencer Bell for the Fourth Circuit, though confirmation pending.
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Raleigh
Highway Department
Sanford
Malcolm B. Seawell
John D. Larkins
J. B. Craven Jr
J. Spencer Bell
Mecklenburg
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Mars Hill Principal Firing Spurs Bus Strike and Court Hearing
In Marshall North Carolina protesters including mothers and school bus drivers rallied as the Mars Hill School Committee defended firing Principal Ralph E. Neill Jr. The crowd filled the Madison County Courthouse and surrounding areas, while six women pressed for a meeting with officials.
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Marshall
N.C
Mars Hill
Ralph E. Neill Jr
Madison County
Zeno Ponder
County Board of Education
Fred W. Anderson
Neill
Erskine Bailey
Ponder
Howard Da Silva Wins Divorce in Juarez Mexico
El Paso AP reports actor Howard Da Silva sought a Mexican divorce from Marjorie Nelson Da Silva after ten years of marriage. Custody of two children, Rachel nine and Judith seven, was awarded to Mrs Da Silva.
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EL Paso
Tex
Howard da Silva
Juarez
Mexico
da Silva
Marjorie Nelson da Silva
New York
Vandergrift, Grand Island newspaper chief, dies at 66
Frederick H. Vandergrift, 66, general manager of the Grand Island Daily Independent, died Sunday of a heart attack. He became manager in 1949 after leading at the Topeka State Journal, part of Stauffer Publications. Born in Kansas City, his career spanned more than 40 years.
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Grand Island, Neb
Frederick H. Vandergrift
Grand Island Daily Independent
The
Independent
Stauffer Publications, Inc
Topeka State Journal
Vandergrift
Kansas City
Air Force Pays Tribute To Flier George Kelly at Fort Sam
The Air Force honors Lt. George E. M. Kelly, English-born, marked as the first U S aviator to die in a military plane crash. A wreath and salutes occur at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on the 50th anniversary. Kelly died piloting a Curtiss pusher to avert a collision with tents of the 11th Infantry. His name graces Kelly Air Force Base, a major training and supply center.
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San Antonio
Tex
Air Force
U.S
Ft. Sam Houston National
George E. M. Kelly
Kelly
Ft. Sam Houston
11Th Infantry
Kelly Air Force Base
U. S
E. Selfridge
Ft. Myer
Wright Brothers
Governor Declines Preference on Redistricting Bills
North Carolina Governor says he has no preference among five redistricting proposals to reduce the delegation from 12 to 11. He may engage later if the General Assembly stalls, noting redisctricting is needed though he questions propriety of taking sides. The 1960 census triggered the plan. failure could force at large elections in 1962. Senator Eubank and 13 others filed the fifth bill, pairing Basil Whitener with Charles R. Jonas in one district.
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Raleigh
Sanford
North Carolina
General Assembly
W. M. Eubank
Pender
Basil Whitener
Charles R. Jonas
Legislators Seek Bill To Boost Highway Patrol Strength
In Raleigh AP report legislators plan a bill to add 100 highway patrolmen after the defeat of a compulsory motor vehicle inspection measure. Introducers Kerr and Whitehurst seek 70 signatures. debate cited the need for more patrols on the highways. The bill would fund the extra staff at about $1.354 million for 1961 63.
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Raleigh
Motor Vehicle Department
John Kerr
Warren
Sam Whitehurst
Craven
Kerr
Whitehurst
Carson Gregory
Harnett
Commis
Sion
Hillary Has Mild Stroke on Himalayan Expedition
Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand suffered a mild stroke during his Himalayan expedition. A radio bulletin said there was no cause for anxiety and he was walking back toward Mingbo base camp at 19000 feet. Lady Hillary in Auckland was informed. He hoped to summit Makalu Peak without oxygen this month.
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Katmandu
Nepal
Sir Edmund Hillary
New Zealand
Mt. Everest
Mingbo
Lady Hillary
Auckland
N.Z
Negro Millionaire Dies In Texas
Henry Morgan a 61 year old Tyler Negro millionaire died Tuesday in Houston after being found unconscious on a hotel stairway. He suffered a heart attack before reaching his colleges in New York Chicago Tyler Memphis Dallas Houston and Beaumont Texas.
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Houston, Tex
Henry Morgan
Tyler
New York
Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
Little Rock
Ark
Dallas
Houston
Beaumont
Tex
20 Arrested in Thailand Over Laos Rebel Support
Bangkok police report 20 people in northeast Thailand arrested on suspicion of aiding Pathet Lao rebels in Laos. No further details provided on identities or charges.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Laos
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Boro-Warner Hunter Coal and Oil CO
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Makalu
Texas
Professional Life Insurance Service
Geokut
P. Clark
NEW England Mill Life
N. Main St
Hendrix
N. C
Blue Cross
Hospital Care Association
Durham, N. C
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Tod
Beautiful Redemption Center
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