Egyptian Leader Sets Egypt Britain Suez Evacuation Deadline
In Cairo, Lt. Col. Gamel Abdel Nasser warns Britain to evacuate the Suez Canal within two to three months or risk eroding the base’s existence. He says Churchill and Dulles won’t shift the course as British troops stay.
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Soviet Press Flags Widening Split After Churchill Speech
Moscow reports a mixed reception to Churchill’s Commons address and sees it as highlighting growing rifts between the United States and Britain. It notes Western Germany remilitarization remains a point of contention and questions English policy on German partition.
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Engineer Backs Voice Radio Stations
NEW YORK A Voice of America engineer urged resuming construction of two short wave stations Baker West and Baker East in Washington and North Carolina. Julius Ross told a Senate subcommittee the stations would boost wartime and Cold War needs and offset possible loss of overseas facilities.
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Gov. Umstead names three to State Board of Agriculture
RALEIGH Gov Umstead announced three appointments to the State Board of Agriculture George Kittrell of Carapeake a Gates County peanut farmer takes the seat succeeding R V Knight Sr of Tarboro Kittrells term runs six years expiring May 4 1959 The governor reappointed Hoyle C Griffin a Monroe businessman and Charles F Phillips a Thomasville dairyman for six year terms Also announced were appointments to the State Board of Trustees of the State School for the Deaf at Morganton and the reappointment of Roger A McDuffie of Greensboro to the State Board of Pharmacy for a four year term expiring April 28 Reappointed to the Deaf School board were Dr Howard Ronthaler of Winston Salem the Rev James R Fortune of Durham O H Jim Pons of Valdese Howard Moose of Newton and W S McCord of Charlotte New appointments to the board include R J Morris Marion automobile dealer to replace W P Elliott and Harry Wilson Sr Morganton a former member appointed to succeed Mrs Frank P Tate All terms expire April 1 1957.
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Monroe
Charles F. Phillips
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State School For the Deaf
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Greensboro
State Board of Pharmacy
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Winston-Salem
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Durham
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Jim) Pons
Valdese
Howard Moose
Newton
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Charlotte
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Marion Automobile Dealer
W.P. Elliott
Marion
Harry Wilson Sr
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House backs federal control of submerged offshore lands
The House passed a bill asserting federal authority over submerged lands beyond state seaward boundaries and permits the Interior Secretary to develop oil gas and other resources on the outer continental shelf. It also moves toward final action on lands closer to shore in the ongoing federal v state ownership dispute.
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Deputy Sheriff Testifies In Crocker Murder Trial
Deputy Roy Page testified that Mrs. John L. Crocker admitted shooting her husband near Stantonsburg on August 26 and said she was glad he was dead after claiming he raped her. She told him she planned to kill herself but lacked nerve and left a note for her brother.
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Local Woman Hit By Automobile On Main Street
Mrs Louise Freeman 42 of 420 Rotary Drive was struck by a car on Main Street around 1 pm. She was not believed seriously hurt and remained under examination at 1 30 pm. Driver Dan R Hutchins of Newport News Virginia said he moved from the fast to the slow lane and struck Freeman as she appeared to wait to cross.
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Newport News
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Atlantic Christian College names Dr. Travis A. White president
Dr. Travis A. White a 43 year old Texas minister and educator was elected to head Atlantic Christian College succeeding Dr. D Ray Lindley The appointment takes effect July 15 White will relocate from Lubbock Texas where he serves as pastor of the First Christian Church Lindley leaves June 1 to become administrative vice president of Texas Christian University Academic Dean James M Moody will serve as acting president White praised colleges as sources for future leaders and confirmed the college's duty to provide strong Christian leadership The 51 year old institution was founded in 1902 by the North Carolina Disciples of Christ White is a Hammond Louisiana native and TCU graduate with an A B in 1932 B D in 1934 and further study at Chicago and Union Theological Seminary He holds an honorary Doctor of Divinity from TCU.
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Tornado Death Toll Nears 100 in Texas
In Waco and across Texas a mammoth tornado killed many and left Waco facing near 100 deaths statewide. Rescue efforts continued through the night as flood risks rose and towns aided victims amid widespread damage and injuries.
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Congress Budget-Cut Plan Hits Snag in House Actions
The House Appropriations Committee reported a 3 percent cut to the 1954 Treasury and Post Office budgets, the smallest reduction on any approved bill this year. The approved $3,444,145,000 bill uses $611,895,000 for Treasury and $2,832,250,000 for the Post Office for the fiscal year starting July 1, with notable cuts to the Coast Guard and Post Office operations and transportation funds.
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Stormy White House Meeting Spurs GOP Budget Worries
Republican leaders told President Eisenhower that the party risks losses in the 1954 elections if cabinet members continue dampening hopes for early tax relief. Informants said the meeting included Taft and Martin with Humphrey and Wilson. aides signaled no tax-cut timing, while a budget balance by July 1, 1954 remained uncertain and tax policies were to be proposed next week.
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United Nations proposes 11 point Korea armistice plan
The United Nations Command unveiled an 11 point plan to exchange prisoners of war in Korea, proposing immediate repatriation with options for nonreturning prisoners, a neutral custodial commission, and limits on postarmistice political talks. The Communists called it a step backward, while Nam Il warned it undermines negotiations.
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Acclaim Hosiery Mills Buys Colonial Hosiery Inc
Acclaim Hosiery Mills Inc of High Point and Hartsville S C buys Colonial Hosiery Inc of High Point. Production will rise to 7506 dozen weekly. Colonial equipment moves to Hartsville and Tryon Street plant expands. Rankin and associates founded Colonial in 1948. Rankin now plans are indefinite.
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Dispute Over Lenoir Memorial Hospital Expansion
In Kinston a new stumbling block arose in the Lenoir Memorial Hospital enlargement project. Citizens approved part of a 1 047 000 bond plan, but a separate group appealed to the State Supreme Court after obtaining an injunction to halt work. The building committee led by R A Thompson completed signing contracts, yet city inspector Deve Southerland refused a permit, citing nonconformance with local zoning regulations.
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R. A. Thompson
Deve Southerland
Presbyterian Synod Meets Over Chapel Hill Pastor Ouster
Raleigh report says the Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina will meet in Raleigh to review the ouster of Rev. Charles M. Jones from Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. Four hundred to five hundred attendees are anticipated at First Presbyterian Church as the synod considers Orange Presbytery’s action and the commission’s ritual and sacraments findings.
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Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church
Charles M. Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Orange Presbytery
Jones
State board to award 25 million gallon fuel contracts
Raleigh. The State Board of Award plans to award contracts Friday for about 25 million gallons of gasoline for state vehicles in the coming year. Over 100 bids were submitted, according to C. M. Williams of the Division of Purchase and Contract. Esso Standard Oil Co., current supplier, has provided the state's fuel in prior years.
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State Board of Award
C. M. Williams
Division of
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Webster Gets Bond In Embezzlement Case at A and T College
Webster a former bursar at A and T College in Greensboro North Carolina was indicted on 23 counts charging embezzlement of 166121 dollars. He was free on fifteen thousand dollar bond signed by a mortician and two dentists and their wives. He planned to stand trial next month and thanked officials as he left the county jail.
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Weather figures show mild two-day temps
Forecast notes a low of 62 tonight and a high of 78 tomorrow. Today’s high reached 90 with a low of 58 last night. Sunset is 7 17 p m and sunrise tomorrow 4 15 a m.
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