North Carolina College Renames Division to School of General Studies
Chancellor John W Henelen announces changes at North Carolina College with the basic division renamed the School of General Studies. Dean John W Shirley leads the new school which includes economics, science, political science, religion, education, sociology, and social studies departments.
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Raleigh
North Carolina _ College
School of General Studies
John W. Shirley
New School
John Wi Henelen
Seechis
Pam
Election meeting details for Carolinas U C T of A
An executive session and a Ladies Auxiliary business meeting were scheduled by the United Commercial Travelers of America in the Carolinas. The notes reflect planning and organizational activities for upcoming events.
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Carolinas
United Commercial Travelers of America
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North Carolina P O S of America picks leaders at Statesville
W H Ferguson of Statesville is reelected president of the North Carolina Camp of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Officers chosen include Fisher of Charlotte, Hugh G Mitchell of Statesville, and Eugene Smith of Thomasville as funeral benefit directors at the two day convention near Statesville.
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W. H. Ferguson
North Carolina
The
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Fisher
Ilotte, Tor
Hugh G. Mitchell
Eugene Smith
Thomasville
Funeral Benefit Association
Man Held On Murder Charge In Shooting That Killed 3 Year Old
A 42 year old, A.S. Griffith, admitted shooting Tom Hatcher in front of the Griffith home in Leaksville yesterday afternoon. Hatcher died at Leaksville Hospital about three hours after being shot in the neck and temple.
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Leaksville
A.s Griffith
Tom Hatcher
Griffith
Hatcher
Raleigh Democrats Hold 100 Conventions For State Delegates
About 3,000 delegates will be chosen in the 100 conventions to attend next Thursday's state Democratic convention. At the state meeting 40 delegates with 32 votes will be named to attend the Democratic national convention. A party's presidential vice presidential candidates will be selected at the national convention.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Utilities Commission Grants Plant Truck Service
The State Utilities Commission authorized four large truck lines to serve the American Thread Co. plant at Sevier in McDowell County. Davenport Transfer protested, asserting the plant was not on the quartet’s routes. Approved lines include Overnite, Richmond. Jackson Motor, Charlotte. Central Motor, Charlotte. and McLean Trucking, Winston-Salem.
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State Utilities Commission
American Thread Co
Sevier
McDowell County
Davenport Transfer, Inc
Overnite Ware Co
Yr Richmond
Eckson Motor
Charlotte
Central Motor Ogropees
McLean Trucking Co
Winston-Salem
Merchants Meet Raleigh Opens 50th NC Convention
The 50th annual convention of a North Carolina merchants group begins in Raleigh with main speakers J. C. Penney chairman of the board of J. C. Penney Co and J. Saltz president of the association. W. S. Folfe of Mt. Airy will preside and deliver the president's report Monday.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
J. C. Penney
7 & J. C. Penney Co
J. Saltz
On Siendants Association
W. S. Folfe
Mt. Airy
UN Reiterates Final Stand On Truce Negotiations
United Nations truce negotiators told the Reds at Panmunjom the UN has made its final negotiatory effort for an early armistice. Vice Admiral C Turner Joy warned there will be no further concessions or counter proposals as talks hinge on the exchange of war blocks. North Korea asserted the Allies’ April 28 proposal remains unacceptable, limiting prisoner returns to those willing to join Communist territories. The armistice talks will reconvene tomorrow.
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Paratroops Deployed to Koje Island Amid Prison Upheaval
U S paratroops arrived on Koje Island Korea to restore control of a rebel held POW camp. General Clark in Tokyo said the move follows the camp commandant’s abduction and ongoing violence by prisoners likely backed by outside agents of the international communist power. The unit joins U S and South Korean guards under Brig Gen Haydon L Boatner to manage the Koje camp amid tense conditions and protests against concessions.
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Koje Cam
Air Force Chief Vandenberg Ill With Abdominal Cancer
Gen Hoyt S Vandenberg Air Force Chief of Staff reportedly has abdominal cancer. NEA Service cites an unimpeachable source as the cause of his recent operation, not a sudden illness. The Pentagon reportedly feared word of his disability would leak out.
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NEA
Washington
Hoyt S
Vandenberg
Air Force
Pentagon
Walter Reed Medica Center
Quick Oil Settlement Hopes Fade
Denver reports a slowing effort to resolve the nationwide oil strike as minor contract points spark dissent among CIO Sinclair workers. Amid picket lines outside Wyco Pipe Co and tepid progress at several majors, some locals signal tentative moves toward settlement while others press for contract concessions and retroactivity.
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Sinclair Oil Co
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CIO Sinclair
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Wye
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Ill
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Houston
Tex
Open Feud Between Murray and Sawyer Over Steel War
Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer and CIO United Steelworkers leader Philip Murray clash over the steel seizure and damages during the April three day strike. Sawyer’s telegram cited sporadic damage while Murray accuses him of bias and hostility toward steelworkers. The dispute arises as the Supreme Court weighs the seizure legality and wage orders await court ruling.
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Charles Nominal
Philip Murray
CIO
United Steelworkers
Murray
Philadelphia
Sawyer
Po Powell
Truman
Roger L
Supreme Court
Newsprint Price Hike To Raise Costs For U S Papers
Exported Canadian newsprint will rise $10 a ton on June 15, boosting U S annual paper costs by about 12 million and potentially pushing smaller newspapers toward closure. Officials request government intervention amid rate shifts and exchange- rate pressures.
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U. S
Charles McCahill
American Newspaper Publishers Association
A.N. P.A
ICC delays Norfolk Southern branch line abandonment
The Interstate Commerce Commission said it will reconsider its approval for Norfolk Southern to abandon the Asheboro to unknown branch line. The railroad had planned to close by May 31 but will continue operations until the case is reviewed.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Asheboro
Norfolk Southern
ICC
Armed Forces Day Parade Showcases U S Military Might
The Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps and Coast Guard paraded in cities nationwide to celebrate Armed Forces Day. President Truman vowed stronger defense and warned against Khrushchev era threats while officials stressed unity and strength to deter aggression despite fuel shortages.
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United Staff
Washington
Truman
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Navy
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Marine Corps
Coast Guard
America
U. S
Dean Acheson
United Nations
Acheson
United States
Aed
Kremlin
Constitution Avenue
New York
Armed Services
Pentagon
Financing Arrangements Back Tarawa Terrace Housing at Camp Lejeune
Assistant state official for the Federal Housing Authority said today that a 1.0 million loan has been arranged for a 296 acre Tarawa Terrace project at Camp Lejeune. The plan includes 1 054 rental units.
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Eisenhower and Kefauver Sweep Oregon Primaries
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower and Sen Estes Kefauver won sweeping victories in the Oregon primaries. Eisenhower overwhelmed four Republican rivals while Kefauver defeated Adlai Stevenson and Justice William C. Douglas. Delegates were chosen in four conventions with Republicans and Democrats naming delegates in several states. Taft received write ins. MacArthur Morse and Stassen trailed Warren in Oregon.
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United Press
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Senana Kefauver
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California
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Minnesota
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Senate
Multi Million Dollar Fire Threatened Corpus Christi Port
CORPUS CHRISTI Texas UP firemen battled a massive oil blaze threatening the port. Firefighters from Houston aided with 100000 dollars worth of foamite as 80000 barrel crude tanks and a kerosene tank exploded amid roaring flames. Dozens injured, residents evacuated, Navy police and guardsmen secured surrounding areas as flames and smoke stretched over 15 miles.
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Christi Police
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New NC Restaurant Association Names Bliss President
L. J. Bliss of Greensboro is elected president of the North Carolina Restaurant Association after the resignation of Tony Seamon of Morehead City. First vice president Claude E. Blanchard of Lumberton succeeds Bliss, and John Hunter of Asheville resigns as executive vice president with no successor named.
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The
North Carolina Restaurant Association
L. J. Bliss
Greensboro
Tony Seamon
Morehead City
John Hunter
Asheville
Hunter
Claude E. Blanchard
Lumberton
Bliss
North Carolina Poultry Council Formed at State College
Representatives from 11 poultry segments met at North Coveting State College to form the North Carolina Council. H. C. Kennett of Farmers Mutual Exchange, Durham, was elected president with C. L. Fore of Liler oy as vice president, F. G. Andrews, State College extension specialist, secretary, and F. Keever of Lincol as treasurer.
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Raleigh
North Coveting
Civil Service Announces Postmaster Openings at Leaks Ville and Hartsville
The Civil Service Commission said bids or applications will be received until October 10 for the postmaster positions at Leaks ville North Carolina and Hartsville South Carolina.
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Civil Service Commission
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N. C
Hartsville
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Federal Gambling Tax Stamp Law Upheld
A federal judge ruled that the federal government’s new law requiring gamblers to register and obtain a tax stamp is constitutional in effect. The case involved 11 persons convicted of operating a betting ring and challenged the act as a tax measure. The ruling supports Congress’s use of the tax framework and rejects arguments that it imposes penalties beyond its scope.
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Johnson 4. Hayes
Hayes
U. S. Appeals Congress
Philadelphia
U. S. Dist
Bryce Holt
UN Planes Target Red Supply Lines in Korea Offensive
Allied air and naval units intensified operations in North Korea with 1030 Air Force sorties and substantial destruction of Red supply depots bridges buildings and vehicles. Navy carriers disrupted rail lines and supply sites while Lt General Everest is set to be relieved by Brig Gen Barcus on May 19 as command shifts occur.
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Philippine Sea
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Far East Air Force
Frank F. Everest
Fifth Air Force
Glenn O. Barcus
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