Accidents Claim Numerous Lives Across North Carolina
A sequence of fatal accidents across the state leaves many dead. Names include Richard Earl Benger III in New Bern, two Fort Bragg soldiers Richard B. Smith and James H. Lavergne in Harnett County, and several others in Craven, Snow Hill, Whiteville, Pink Hill, Salisbury, Hillsboro, Rocky Mount, Dobson, Bladenboro, Yanceyville, Lillington, and Durham. Police report vehicle crashes, a derailment, and a roadside death by a train, with various rural and urban crash locations noted.
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Richard Earl Benger III
New Bern
Ft. Bragg
U.S. 401
Lilingtton
Harnett County
Richard B. Smith
James H. Lavergne
102Nd Engineering Co
Corum B. Barbee
Rt. 3
China Grove
Salisbury
Milliken
Hillsboro
John C. Stone
Nashville
Rocky Mount
Lela Jeanette York
Rt. 1
Dobson
Elkin
Dylan G. Dove
Bladenboro
Phillip W. Thompson
Providence
Caswell County
Yanceyville
Joel Ray Ivey
Lillington
Leroy Sheardon
Burgaw
Anson County
Robert Sturdivant
Highway Patrol
Sturdivant
Historia Goddette
Durham
Tobacco Marts Open New Week In NC and VA Markets
The Associated Press reports markets in North Carolina and Virginia begin a new week with sales continuing on three belts. Average prices fell slightly last week with the Old Belt at 55.76 per hundred for North Carolina Virginia offerings, the Eastern North Carolina at 56.01, and the Middle Belt at 56.74. Lawrenceville Virginia to close November 19. six Middle Belt markets still open. Louisburg slated to close next Monday. Henderson and Warrenton close next Friday. Fuquay Varina ends November 18. Oxford and Durham undecided.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Virginia
Lawrenceville
Louisburg
Henderson
Warrenton
Fuquay-Varina
Oxford
Durham
Brown says Knowland remains in politics after defeat
Gov elect Edmund G Brown says Sen William F Knowland is not finished with public life. Brown appeared on CBS Face the Nation after his big victory, while Knowland plans to leave public life to run a family newspaper in Oakland.
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Los Angeles
California
Edmund G
Pat
Rockefeller dedicates Hanes Community Center in Winston-Salem
John D. Rockefeller III spoke at the dedication of the James G. Hanes Community Center, a project costing nearly one million dollars that will house the Chamber of Commerce United Fund and Arts Council. He urged a focus on spirit and humanity aligning with Lincoln Center’s arts mission.
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Winston-Salem
America
John D. Rockefeller
Ili
Rockefeller
James G. Hanes
Ber of Commerce
United Fund
Arts Council
Lincoln Center
New York
Council
Lincoln Center For the Arts
Hodges Attends Conference Across Durham and Nearby Sites
Gov Hodges joins conferences in Durham Waynesville Salisbury and Winston Salem to brief lawmakers on reports from special study groups. The day includes a 3 PM ceremony at the Durham courthouse and plans for a commercial prop jet service by Piedmont Airlines with additional sessions in Kinston Farmville and Farmville plant dedications.
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Durham
Gov. Hodges
Waynesville
Rowan
Salisbury
Hodges
Winston-Sa
Durham County
Piedmont Airlines
Lenoir
Kinston
Haywood
Farmville
Graham Receives Moscow Birthday Telegram
Billy Graham marked his 40th birthday with greetings from many, including a surprise telegram from the Moscow based Russian Baptist Association. The message praised his ministry and prayed for his long life and continued gospel work.
Loaded Coal Cars Derail Near Marion North Carolina
Thirty five loaded coal cars derailed from a Clinchfield Railroad freight train near Marion on Saturday night tearing up several hundred feet of track. Seventeen hundred tons of coal spilled as a hot box on the 53rd car caused the axle bearing and journal to melt. An auxiliary track was built and service resumed Sunday afternoon, with debris clearance likely to take days. Clinchfield runs from Spartanburg to Elkhorn City.
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Marion
N.C
Clinchfield Railroad
Ifreight
Clinchfield
Greek Prince to Visit Ft. Bragg Military Tour
Crown Prince Constantine of Greece will visit Fort Bragg as part of his U.S. military installation tour. The 18 year old prince paused Sunday at Pinehurst for a meeting with retired Gen. George C. Marshall.
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FT. Bragg
N.C
Prince Constantine
Greece
U.S
Pinehurst
George C. Mar
Royal Family Amid Illness and Visits Report
Reports indicate the former Secretary of State and Army chief of staff Marshall remains ill at home after a prolonged illness. Queen Frederika recently visited the Marshalls, with Constantine noted as Paul and Frederika’s second child in royal lineage.
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Shall
Marshall
Army
Frederika
Marshalls
Constantine
Fredae
Paul
Boy Scouts Rescued From Cave Near Roanoke
In Roanoke Virginia a cave rescue saved 13 Boy Scouts and leaders after a 50 foot fall stranded them 400 feet below the entrance. Over 100 volunteers physicians and emergency crews assisted the eight hour operation. Charles Harris 13 was treated for injuries and the group was later housed at a Salem children's home.
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Roanoke
Charles Harris
Harris
Explorer Post 860
Chesterfield County
C. H. Hinnant
Clifford Forman
He Hinnant
Hinnant
Craig County
Salem
Richmond
Forman
Post
Nicotine Levels Vary By Tobacco Type and Growth District
The percentage of nicotine in tobacco varies with the type of tobacco and the district where it is grown, reflecting differences in plant variety and cultivation conditions.
Kasper Convicted in Nashville Desegregation Case
John Kasper, a New Jersey segregationist, is convicted by a 12-man jury on charges tied to school integration disturbances in Nashville. He receives six months in jail and a $500 fine, with bond set at $2,500 pending a new trial motion and appeal.
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Nashville, Tenn
Johnny
New Jersey
Kasper
Memphis
Clinton, Tenn
Soprano Collects Thoughts in New York After Met Opera Firings
Soprano Maria Callas arrives in New York for two days to gather her thoughts after being fired by the Metropolitan Opera last week. She says she will meet with interest in Chicago and Dallas officials and may tour with the Dallas Civic Opera, with contracts and performances yet to be decided.
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New York
Maria Callas
Dallas
Norma
Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan
Rudolf Bing
Carol Fox
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Miss Callas
Miss Fox
Chicago
Dallas Civic Opera
Ocean sunfish Earns “Headfish” Nickname
The ocean sunfish is nicknamed headfish due to its flattened shape that resembles a head with a truncated body. Scientists note it has a large fin and a reduced tail, giving the fish a distinctive silhouette.
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