Special NC Session Opens on Speaker Ban Amendments
North Carolina lawmakers convene at noon in Raleigh for a special session to push passage of a speaker ban amendment. Gov. Moore backs quick action with support from House Speaker Taylor and Lt. Gov. Scott. Senate leader Morgan warns of a floor fight. The nine member study group led by Rep. Britt recommends changes amid opposition from critics and the American Legion. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools monitors the debate as a second special session on redistricting looms.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Dan Moore
Moore
House
H. P. Taylor
Bob Scott
Senate
David Britt
Robe
Robert Morgan
Harnett County
Morgan
White
Appropriations Committee
Britt
Viet Cong Lose 710 in Week Then Hit An Khe Base
Viet Cong suffered 710 confirmed dead over three battles last week and attacked the U S 1st Air Cavalry Division base at An Khe on Friday night but were repulsed. Three guerrillas were left dead. no U S casualties reported.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
An Khe
Fire destroys cruise ship Yarmouth Castle near Bahamas
A fast spreading blaze aboard the Bahama Star and Yarmouth Castle left 90 passengers and crew dead. Survivors were hospitalized in Nassau with 34 burned and 14 evacuated by Coast Guard. Captain Paul Brown offered unclear survivor counts as the ship arrived. Cause of the fire was unknown and no panic occurred.
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Nassau, Bahamas
Bahamas
Nigel Merriss
Princess Margaret Hospital
Bahamas Star
U.S. Coast Guard
Paul Brown
Bahama Star
Yarmouth
Yarmouth Castle
Atlantic Ocean
Miami
Coast Guard
Passengers Flee as Bahama Star Suffers Fire Crisis
Mrs. Morris Herman of Cleveland recalls chaos aboard the Bahama Star as flames engulfed decks and lifeboats failed to lower due to painted ropes. A naked woman screamed for her baby while smoke spread. crew reacted in panic with no instructions or apparent fire drill.
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Morris Herman
Cleveland
Ohio
Johnson Passes Head-Toe Exam Despite Fluctuating Weight
Dr. Burkley reports Johnson showing progress on examinations though morale and movement vary. Johnson weighs under 200 pounds now, with prior weight around 220 pounds before illness, according to Laitin. Burkley remains satisfied with his condition and treatment.
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Burkley
Johnson
Laitin
Eisenhower Shows Signs of Recovery After Heart Trouble
Doctors report President Eisenhower is past the danger period after a Tuesday heart episode. Surgeons and White say if progress continues, he could resume much of his normal duties and activities.
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White
Eisenhower
Policeman Fatally Shot While Attempting Jail Of Suspect
In Fremont North Carolina a policeman was shot to death during an attempt to arrest a prisoner in a cafe near Kenly ten miles away. Braswell a veteran officer who had visited his parents was the only officer on duty at the time. The incident marks a deadly chapter in his long service with the force.
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Fremont
N.C
Kenly
Braswell
Turlington
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