Tar Heels Aim to Boost North Carolina Trade in Europe
Gov Hodges and 12 business leaders arrived in Hamburg to promote North Carolina industry to shipping and tobacco executives. The mission, lasting under 12 hours, includes meetings in Hamburg Amsterdam and London as part of a broad port and investment push with no tax exemptions offered. Lord Rootes welcomed the North Carolinians noting possible interest among British industrialists.
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Stassen Faces Big Showdown in Philadelphia Race
Harold E. Stassen faces a critical moment as Philadelphia voters decide between a Democratic consolidation behind Richardson Dilworth and a possible upset bid. Dilworth leads in endorsements and polling among Democrats, while critics warn of a tight race as Stassen seeks to salvage his political standing.
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Richard M. Nixon
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Rear Guard Mops Up In Britain
A British operations update shows Rear Guard securing positions and sweeping rear areas as British forces advance. The report highlights continued consolidation and local stabilization amid ongoing hostilities in the region.
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Governor Hodges Tour Receives Terrific Reception Abroad
Cablegram to The Enterprise reports Gov Hodges and a High Point delegation receiving a terrific reception in England. Delegation members include Henry Dowdy George Lyles Jr J Harriss Covington and Earl Phillips accompanying the governor.
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Hodges Leads NC Mission to Europe for Investment Talks
Gov. Luther Hodges headed to Hamburg after leaving London to press German industrialists and shipping interests for North Carolina investments. He planned to visit Amsterdam and Rotterdam, with a follow-up team left behind to continue interviews. J Edgar Kirk noted the mission’s progress as part of the state’s conservation and development efforts.
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Off year vote looks for 1960 trends in state and local races
The Associated Press reports voters will elect two governors and legislators in five states along with hundreds of mayors. Key contests center on figures like Richardson and Robsion Jr. and include intraparty squabbles with Governor Chandler while Stassen seeks past glory.
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Esso Raises North Carolina Gasoline Prices 4 Cents
Esso Standard Oil Co. boosted North Carolina gasoline prices by 4 cents on Monday night to 31.9 cents regular 34.9 high test and 37.9 premium per gallon, restoring levels near last year’s peaks. Carolina division manager Herbert R. Dowd cited the move as a return to former highs, while State Attorney General Malcolm Seawell predicted other firms may follow suit amid fair trading scrutiny.
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Richmond Woman Claims Strike It Rich Rigged Show
Dorothy Waller Heppert recalls being fed questions and answers for the 1955 CBS program Strike it Rich. She says she was told how to bet and that the show reimbursed some meals but not transportation, as she sought money for hearing aids for two of her children. She adds many contestants needed money and feared manipulation.
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Cugat Reveals Aid From The 64 000 Show Appearance
Orchestra leader Xavier Cugat testified to a House subcommittee that he received advance help as a contestant on The 64 000 Challenge starting in 1958 for publicity. He won 16000 dollars, of which 10 percent went to his publicity man and more to family and charities while taxes took most of the rest.
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Campaign Against Castro Seen
The New York Mirror reports Cuban exiles in the United States and Latin America plan an all out campaign to overthrow Fidel Castro. A provisional government would lead the effort with saboteur parachute incursions into Cuba and armed forces headed by Emilio Nunez Portuondo.
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Supreme Court Takes Up Injunction Against Strikers
The Supreme Court heard arguments on an injunction forcing half a million steelworkers back to work. Arthur J. Goldberg led for the United Steelworkers Union as Judge Herbert P. Sorg’s injunction from Pittsburgh was challenged. John C. Bane argued for steel companies while J Lee Rankin represented the government.
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J.lee Rankin
John C. Bane
Steelworkers Strike Sees Little Headway in Talks
AP Wirephoto confirms President McDonald of the Steelworkers Union says Monday meetings produced no progress while negotiator Cooper reports no clear signs of settlement. Economic impact widens with 337,000 idle in steel related industries plus 500,000 strikers, with layoffs expected to rise this month.
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Danville Liberated From Aggressors
Danville Va was seized by aggressors during Exercise Dragon Head and later liberated by STRAC forces using simulated nuclear weapons. City officials were imprisoned and then released as troops and military government personnel were captured. A victory parade and flag raising followed as Lt. Gen. Ruffner and Lt. Gen. Sink praised the National Guard and reserves.
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Van Doren’s Career in Turmoil After Testimony
Charles Van Doren faced a clouded future after admitting deception on a rigged quiz show. Columbia University accepted his resignation as English professor effective immediately. NBC suspended him with pay from a $50,000 post, pending congressional hearings, while Van Doren expressed a wish to teach again.
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