Wage-Fixing Probe Called For By AGC Meeting
Robert Patten of the Carolinas AGC urged a full Congressional probe of the U S Department of Labor wage fixing division before about 500 members in Hot Springs Virginia. He argued nonunion states pay prevailing wages and that union rates are already dictated. Blythe of Charlotte chaired the opening session as the convention continued with elections and a banquet.
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Hot Springs
Charlotte
N.C
U.S. Department of Labor
Robert Patten
Carolinas
Associated General Contractors of America
Patten
North Carolina
South Carolina
U. S. Department of Labor
F. J. Blythe
AGC
12 Year Old Charge Is Non Suited
Judge L Richardson Preyer in Winston-Salem granted a defense motion to non sue a 12 year old manslaughter charge against 39 year old Negro man Hildren Lindsay of Norfolk Virginia Lindsay surrendered Aug 29 after a traffic death Dec 15 1945 of Charlie Walser 74 in Winston Salem Lindsay claimed ran away on advice of a white man and his attorney said he had a good record and work with an oil company in Norfolk since leaving Winston Salem The judge ruled the state's evidence did not justify a trial
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Winston-Salem
L. Richardson Preyer
Hildren Lindsay
Norfolk
Lindsay
Charlie Walser
Preyer
Ex-Wife Cannot Be Widow in Trust Case Ruling
Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the second wife cannot share as widow in the estate of H. S. A. Stewart Jr. of Pittsburgh. Wife No. 5, Cecelia Stewart, gains from a $116000 trust, while ex-wife No. 2 loses claim despite asserting marriage at trust setup.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
H.S.A. Stewart Jr
Pittsburgh
Cecilia Stewart
Stewart
Steel magnate Sir William Firth dies in Durban
Sir William Firth a 76 year old British steel and tinplate magnate died yesterday in Durban South Africa. He built a fortune in steel and tinplate and was a leading figure in industrial circles. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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Durban
South Africa
Sir William Firth
British Steel and
Ellis Stone Store Sold to Thalhimer Brothers in Greensboro
Ellis Stone, a Greensboro retailer, is sold to Thalhimers Inc of Richmond. The Ellis Stone name will stay, the building leased to Thalhimers, and operations will continue with no staff changes. Sale effective after Oct 31. Ellis Stone in Durham not included.
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Greensboro
Ellis Stone, and Co
Thalhimer Brothers Inc
Richmond, Va
Ellis Stone
Thalhimers
Durham
T. G. Overstreet
Tar Heel Lieutenant among three killed in jet collision
A North Carolina lieutenant, 1st Lt. James A. Bell, 27, of Greensboro, died when two Craig AFB jet trainers collided near Selma Alabama. Lt. Col. Glade B. Bilby and 1st Lt. Charles F. Radcliff also died. Radcliff survived after parachuting.
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Selma
Ala
North Carolina
James A. Bell
Greensboro
Bell
Craig Air Force Base
Glade B. Bilby
Newport
R. I
Charles F. Radcliff
Nor
Craig Afb
Woods
Ports Group To Name Officers
New State Ports Authority members, sworn in today, will elect a chairman and officers. Gov Hodges praised the SPA appointment to improve public relations and said new appointees would be without prejudice on Wilmington and Morehead City port matters. Members include Gen Robert L Eichelberger Earl Norfleet Kirkwood Floyd Adams William Grimes Clark Jr Collier Cobb Jr John Mercer Reeves and Charles Dowd Gray Jr.
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Raleigh
New State Ports Authority
SPA
Hodges
Wilmington
Morehead City
Robert L. Eichelberger
Biltmore Forest
Earl Norfleet
High Point
Kirkwood Floyd Adams
Roanoke Rapids
William Grimes Clark Jr
Tarboro
Collier Cobb Jr
Chapel Hill
John Mercer Reeves
Pinehurst
Charles Dowd Gray Jr
Gastonia
Zion AME Church Opens 67th Annual Conference
The AME Zion Church in Winston-Salem opens its 67th annual session with Bishop Willem J. Walle presiding over about 500 attendees. Speakers include Rev. S. I. Clement of Kings Mountain and Rev. F. M. Allen. A laymen's day program featured Deacon A. E. Deacon of Bobin.
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Winston-Salem
Orga
North Carolina
African Methodist One
AME
Zion Church
Sun
Willem J. Walle
S. I. Clement
Kings Mountain
F. M. Allen
Bobin
US Strength Urged by Legion Cmdr in Raleigh
Willard Willard of Willard told about 100 veterans in Raleigh that Sputniks should jolt Washington into maintaining strong defenses. He warned against cutting national defenses while Soviet missiles grow, urging readiness for any eventuality.
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Raleigh
State Americana Legion
Cmdr
W. D. Robbins
Willard
Washington
Lutherans to Convene 35th North Carolina Assembly
Greensboro hosts the 35th annual convention of the Brotherhood of the United Lutheran Synod of North Carolina with 400 to 500 expected attendees. R. J. Reynolds presides as host king. J. H. Oetgen features a morning address and officer elections are scheduled.
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Greensboro
The
Brotherhood of the United Lutheran Synod of North Carolina
R. J. Reynolds
Sa Aeening
J. H. Oetgen
Clinton High School desegregation revisited in Clinton Tenn
AP correspondent Relman Morin travels the South examining attitudes after Clinton High School desegregation. In Clinton six Black students attend classes without escorts as the town remains largely quiet while neighbors reflect on Little Rock.
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Relman Morin
South
Tie Rock
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Mann Drug CO
Clinton
By Relman Morin
Clinton, Tenn
SSS
John Kasper
U. S. Dist
L. Taylor
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Wachovia
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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