Millionaire Davis Leaves Secretary Large Inheritance
Evelyn Mitchell, longtime secretary to Arthur Vining Davis of Alcoa, inherits more than a million dollars plus a palatial home from his will. The will also provides substantial sums to Dorothy J. Given, William J. Given, Mary Davis, Albert Davis, and others, with trusts and life payments to former staff. Davis, valued at 300 to 400 million, died aged 95 after a life of long hours and loyalty.
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Arthur Vining Davis
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Newport News
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Alcoa
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New York City
Mary Davis
Albert Davis
Anthony Petrilli
Agnes Flores
New York
Carl W. Vons
Sanford Seeks Facts on Tobacco Use and Policy
Governor Terry Sanford urged the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation to seek factual, non speculative information on tobacco health effects. A floor fight over MH 30 for controlling sucker growth appeared possible as the federation prepared policy statements on MH 30 and tobacco price support. The group adopted a firm stance against MH 30 two years ago. The federation anticipated electing officers and delegates while reporting a new national record in membership, reaching 55 380 members, above the 39 375 quota.
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John C. Lynn
Amelia Farm Bureau Federation
State Farm Bureau
Pea Shooters Are Banned In New Bern High Riot
In New Bern North Carolina police report pea shooters banned after students resent weeks of mischief. They lined up by New Bern High School band and fired BB shot stones and other objects damaging instruments and injuring musicians. A lighted firecracker was thrown at marching band members.
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New Bern High School
James E. Pearsall
Kennedy twins plan double birthday at the White House
Caroline Kennedy turns five and John Jr. is two with a private White House birthday party. A clown entertained last year as pets and nursery friends join the festivities. The First Family keeps plans under wraps though guests include Caroline’s schoolmates and friends of Mrs Kennedy.
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Brush Up On Dancing at Arthur Murray Studios
Arthur Murray Studios offers dance lessons with a focus on social dancing and technique. Contact 888 6420 for schedules, pricing, and class options.
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Outer Banks hit hardest by offshore storm
An offshore storm battered the Carolina coast with high winds and rain. The Outer Banks suffered the worst damage, with about 250 feet of a temporary bridge destroyed between Avon and Buxton and new inlet activity and ferry service planned to resume today. Winds reached 62 mph in Manteo, with gusts to 72 mph at Wrightsville Beach and 60 mph at Cherry Point. A cottage burned at Kitty Hawk, boats swamped or sunk, and a small plane flipped at Morehead City airport. The Avian schooner sank after tow, three crew saved. Authorities warned of possible shallow flooding and beach erosion as tides could rise 7 to 12 inches tonight and Wednesday morning.
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Carolina
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Morehead City
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Weather Bureau
Cherry Point
Wilmington
South Carolina
Court Will Decide Who Won The Tight Minnesota Election
St Paul Minn AP The state Canvassing Board failed to reach agreement on the closest governor election in the state's 105 year history. The case now goes to the Minnesota Supreme Court to determine the winner.
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Minnesota Supreme Court
Gisard
Berlin
Karl Rolvaag
Elmer L. Andersen
Supreme Court
Rolvaag
Andersen
Draft Calls To Be Hiked Temporarily
The Defense Department authorized a six month rise in draft calls adding 20,000 to the Army’s ranks by June 30. The monthly quotas rise from 4,000 in current month and 6,000 in December with up to 8,000 possible. The move comes amid Berlin crisis and broader manpower needs.
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Defense Department
Berlin
Prince Norodom Sihanouk visits Indonesia
Cambodia's head of state Prince Norodom Sihanouk arrives in Jakarta with a party of 42 on a special Royal Cambodian Airline plane for an official day long state visit to Indonesia.
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Cambodia
Prince Norodom
Sihanouk
Indonesia
State Senator Seeks Board Overhaul In Education Plan
Raleigh State Sen Jon Jordan criticizes Gov Sanford's rejection of a plan to reorganize the State Board of Higher Education. He says the commission's proposal to add college presidents to gain broader support should be reconsidered to restore confidence among state schools, the legislature, and the public. The board chair cites the rejection as a victory for opponents of the plan.
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Jon Jordan
San i ‘Ford
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Governor’s Commission On Education
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Sith
L. P. McLea
Reeensboro
Sanora
Powell Has Muscle Spasms In Back
Santa Monica, AP report says actor director Dick Powell aged 33 is in St John’s Hospital for muscle spasms in his back linked to a heavy cold. Doctors expect his release today or Wednesday after treatment.
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Calif
Dick Powell
St. John’s Hospital
Powell
Kennedy to skip news conference this week
Washington AP reports President Kennedy will not hold a news conference this week. He met with newsmen last Tuesday evening, his first news conference in 10 weeks.
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