Evidence to be presented in Roanoke River bridge trial
In Windsor North Carolina the state prepares more evidence in the manslaughter trial of Harvey H. Stewart W S Murph and J M Clagon over a temporary Roanoke River span collapse. Truck driver Ernest C. Connor died crossing the May 17 1951 bridge between Scotland Neck and Rich Square. State Highway Commission Chair Henry Jordan and chief engineer William Rogers Jr testified about a contract approving the temporary span. Mrs Richard Coward testified Murph visited the nearby filling station 30 minutes after the accident saying they should not have opened the bridge and he did not think it would hold.
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Windsor
N. C
Roanoke River
Ernest C. Connor
Norfolk
Scotland Neck
Rich Square
Harvey H. Stewart
Charlotte
W. S. Murph
Stewart
J. M. Clagon
State Highway Commission
Henry Jordan
William Rogers Jr
Commission
Richard Coward
Murph
Harmony Grange Wins 15000 Award At National Meet
In Rockford Illinois the Harmony Grange of Johnston C I received the $15000 first prize for community service at the 86th National Grange convention. The Sears Roebuck Foundation directed a $40000 distribution to local granges for projects including church remodeling a community center and county road improvements.
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Rockford, Ill
Harmony Grange
Johnston
8. C
National Grange
E. J. Condon
Sears, Roebuck Foundation
Harmony Group
Cyprus's long history of rulers across the Mediterranean
The National Geographic Society notes Cyprus has been governed by Egyptians, Romans, Crusaders, Venetians, Turks, and British, among others, over the centuries.
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Island of
Cyprus
Mediterranean Sea
National Geographic Society
Trial of Carnival Worker On Murder Count Continued
The case of carnival worker Douglas Grayson, charged with murdering Bladen County farmer’s wife Mrs Thad White, was postponed to February 23 for further witness readiness. Defense motions for venue change and mental examination were denied, while Grayson’s mental condition defense centers on the six year old level. Thousands crowded the Elizabethtown courtroom as patrols monitored for disturbances.
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Elizabethtown
N.C
Douglas Grayson
Bladen County
Manassas
Grayson
Thad White
W. T. Hatch
Aaron Goldberg
W. K. Rhodes
Wilmington
Goldsboro Hospital
Time Zone Adjustments for Radio Standards
Radio schedules note standard times with center region subtracting one hour for Central and two hours for Mountain. Local stations may alter relay times to fit schedules. No last minute changes are reflected in program listings.
TV Schedule Night Lineup Remote Programs and Guests
A dense timetable lists evening and daytime broadcasts across multiple stations. Entries include news, commentary, dramas, game shows, comedies, and children's programs with times and program titles such as Red Skelton, Milton Berle, Father films, and local channel listings for WBTV Charlotte Channel 3.
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Abe
Abe Beulah Eketoh
Cbs News
J Smith
Cbe Ra Muimentary
Abe Nte
Mbe Fae
Tewe Cast
Abe Mindy
Abe Abriel Heatter
Nbe
Cavalcade of America
Cbs Defense Attoorney
Abe Black
North
Ebs Life
Hegina
Abe Dr. Kildare
Martin & Lewis
Luigi
Abee
Fibber & Molly
Irma
Eugenie Baird
Moger
Doris Day
Obs News & Musico
Valley Boya
Heth Hewes
News
Buff
Eadlines
Betsy
Milton Berle
City Hospital
Circle ‘Theater
Art Linkletter
WBTV
Charlotte
Washington
Arthur Smith
Kate Smith
Uncle Buckshot
Dickey
Dr. Norman V. Peale
Yes
Doug Ed
Playhouse
Mr. and
Mrs. North
Danger
Robert Montgomery
Tear Gas Assault Suit Opens in Guilford Court
Four officers including Sheriff J E Walters go on trial in Guilford Superior Court over a torn gas assault suit filed by Gurney T Reid. Reid seeks 35000 in actual damages and 15000 in punitive damages for injuries claimed April 12 during service of papers.
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Greensboro
Guilford Superior Court
Gurney T. Reid
J. E. Walters
Reid
Carl Lee Tucker
Walters
Tucker
Robert Isley
L. Wyrick
Duke weighs attendance at coronation with Duchess
The Duke of Windsor hosts talks with top royals and Churchill groups about attending the June coronation with Wallis Simpson. He plans a lunch with Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, and tea with the Queen Mother as debate over seating and ceremonial roles continues.
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Winston Churchill
Elizabeth II
Duke of Edinburgh
Elizabeth
George VIII
Marlborough House
Queen Mary
France
Wallis Warfield Simpson
McFadden Seeks Separation Over Wife's Apartment
Bernarr MacFadden, an 84 year old publisher famed for his longevity, sues his wife for separation claiming she will not live in his penthouse. Her counter suit accuses him of leaving her Florida honeymoon and returning to her apartment after two hours, saying the apartment is too fancy for him and he prefers sleeping on the floor.
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New York
Bernarr MacFadden
Jonnie Lee MacFadden
Florida
Prisoner Goes Barefoot From Chicago Jail
George Perry, 44, fled a Chicago jail barefoot after being dismissed on a disorderly conduct charge. He claimed his shoes and wallet were stolen and declared he could walk home without footwear, despite the judge's advice to wait for shoes.
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Chicago
George Perry
Perry
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Joe Emerson
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Victor Mature
Terry Moore
Daffy
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Yoo Doo Man
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