Tar Heel party trip winded by European tour
W. E. Horner reports that the North Carolina party's European jaunt presses on to Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The contingent, including W. C. Allen and NC Farm Bureau leaders, tours canals, attends receptions, and notes Rotterdam's port status and Dutch rebuilding after heavy bombing. Governor Hodges addresses locals, while land reclamation and tobacco farming interest locals. Twenty five Carolinians stay to wrap up meetings before returning home.
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Evangelist Billy Graham Seeks New Africa Crusade
Evangelist Billy Graham observed his 41st birthday at Montreat and announced plans for a post new year Africa crusade with several stops. He said he will train physically and prepare sermons for the campaign and has declined many speaking engagements. He noted lasting effects are possible while gifts were given to his family. Ruth Graham attended the birthday dinner along with Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Bell.
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Death Leaves Slaying Case Unsolved in Shelby
In Shelby North Carolina the slaying remains unsolved as investigators say Robert Putnam shot himself and offered little usable information. Police continue checking clues and noting the case has reached a standstill.
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N.C
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Putnam
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Judge Olive's Daughter Dies In Accident
Charlotte Ann Olive 20 of Lexington, UNC student, died in a Sunday car crash on U S 70 near Burlington. John Oliver Nichols 21 of Salisbury also died. William Campbell 19 of Salisbury drove, with Katherine Raney Sheehan 20 of Salisbury as passenger. Duke football equipment truck occupants unhurt. other car occupants treated. Funeral services set for Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington. Survivors include Hubert E Olive Jr and Mrs Lewis Hartzog.
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Salisbury
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Hoffa Offer Falling Flat in Labor Unity Push
Washington AP reports that Hoffa’s convention discussion pauses as Walter Reuther leads to push for labor coalition. The Teamsters strike a wary note on endorsements and cooperation with COPE amid discontent over political backing and AFL-CIO ties.
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Sanford delays gubernatorial bid in North Carolina
Gov candidate Sanford will not announce soon citing desire to spare North Carolinians a long campaign. He spoke after friend Bert Bennett Jr resigned as Forsyth County Democratic chairman to back other hopefuls. Addison and others have signaled interest in running. The Panama Canal depth varies from 41 feet to 85 feet.
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North Carolina
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Forsyth County
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Senator William Langer Dies in Sleep at 73
Washington AP reports Senator William Langer of North Dakota died in his sleep at age 73 after a long career as governor and senator. Known for maverick stances, he opposed Eisenhower's policies and voted against Strauss's confirmation. He survived by a cigar emoji and a sharp temper, leaving a volatile political legacy.
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Wild Bill) Langer
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Burley Acreage Hike May Be Asked
Growers plan to propose acreage allotments to Secretary Ezra Taft Benson early in 1960 amid disputes over the tobacco program. Benson favors a shift toward a free market, while growers prefer fixed price supports. Observers speculate a levy increase could happen if legislative action aligns with Benson’s wishes as discussions follow a vetoed bill. The latest export gains in U S burley boost the crop’s outlook, with the year ending October 1 totaling 515 million pounds versus 465 million last year. Virginia is referenced as a Latin name for a maiden.
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