Bigger N.C. House Limited Senate Proposed Tax Revisions
The Commission on Legislative Representation recommends raising the state House from 120 to 130 members and capping Senate seats at 50. If approved, constitutional amendments would go to voters in 1958 with changes delayed until after the 1960 census. Mecklenberg Guilford gain a senate seat. Alamance Rockingham gain reps. Pitt Cabarrus lose reps. Two dissenters urged stricter per-county limits and more equal districting. More on page five A.
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Christmas cards reflect the spirit of Christ and hope
The author urges Christmas greetings to express the true spirit of the season, honoring the birth of Jesus as a transformative moment in history. He notes symbols and traditions center on the church and Christlike spirit, urging cards that spread love and faith.
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Gasoline Rationing Grips Paris Traffic And Daily Life
Paris endures a gas shortage with drivers registering at local stations and quotas stamped on car logs. Many stations lack deliveries, half of December rations issued now with more after December 17. Tourists stranded, buses crowded, taxis near empty as theaters and restaurants suffer.
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Jet Engine Changed In Record Time At Laredo Base
A six man team of expert mechanics at Laredo Air Force Base replaced a Lockheed T33 trainer engine in six minutes fifty five seconds setting a new national record. Led by T Sgt James E Ware the crew began as soon as the pilot shut down the Allison J35.
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Salvage torches to tackle old battleship Mississippi
The Mississippi, a 32 000 ton battleship commissioned in 1917, will be taken to Bethlehem Steel in Maryland for salvage by torches after a long service in World Wars I and II. Retired from active duty last July 31, she saw action from convoy duty in the North Atlantic to the Pacific theater. The ship earned a Navy unit commendation for World War II actions before years of patrol and repair work.
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Baghdad Pact Backed by U S Support Amid Iraq Strain
The United States reaffirmed support for the Baghdad Pact nations Pakistan Iraq Turkey Iran and Britain while refraining from full membership. Iraq's boycott of Britain tied to Egypt's attack leaves Baghdad isolated as U S officials warn Russia against disrupting Middle East stability. Iraq seeks more jet planes and weapons as arms supply from the United States continues.
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Churchill Feels Feeble Yet Sharp On 82nd Birthday
Sir Winston Churchill marked his 82nd birthday in bed and frail health but with a bright mind. He read greetings, browsed newspapers, and posed for a birthday photo with Lady Churchill while displaying evident physical weakness and reluctance to discuss health or retirement rumors.
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U S Mediterranean Fleet Strengthened With New Carriers
The U S 6th Fleet near Sardinia set to grow as Forrestal and Franklin D Roosevelt join in January replacing Coral Sea and Randolph The fleet adds Hon est John rockets and a reinforced Marine battalion while Navy leaders warn of Soviet submarine threats and extend mine and minesweeping capabilities The 6th Fleet emphasizes deterrence and potential civilian evacuation authority
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Emergency Oil Plan Activated to Aid Western Europe
The United States ordered emergency measures to supply Western Europe with up to 1 100 000 barrels of oil daily. Mobilization Director Arthur S. Flemming asked Interior Secretary Seaton to activate the Middle East Emergency Committee of 15 oil companies to pool production and tanker capacity. The move aims to ease a European petroleum crisis caused by the Suez disruption, with rationing already in place in many countries. Officials warn a 20 percent deficit could persist this winter unless the canal and pipelines are restored.
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Rebels Attack Police HQ in Santiago de Cuba
Several hundred rebels struck the police headquarters at about 7 am in Santiago de Cuba against President Fulgencio Batista. Authorities said the assault was repulsed with three rebels killed, and some fighters occupied an adjacent building. Fidel Castro leads the 26 de Julio movement opposing Batista.
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Commission Proposes Tax Overhaul to End Inequities
North Carolina's Tax Study Commission urged sweeping changes to the tax system to reduce inequities and boost state attractiveness. The plan would cut general fund revenue by about 8.88 million dollars annually and include new corporate income taxation, replace business license taxes with an occupational tax, rewrite the sales tax law, and hand tangible tax proceeds to cities and counties.
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British French In Talks On Prompt Egyptian Pullout
British and French discuss phased withdrawal from Egypt with few conditions. Emergency talks in London and Paris signal imminent pullout as Britain aims for step withdrawal from the Suez Canal zone after UN police reach strength. France seeks guarantees canal reopens and not under sole Egyptian control.
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Pitt Is Named To Play In Gator Bowl Grid Classic
Pittsburgh was selected to play in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville on December 29. Selection chairman Glenn Marshall Jr. said the opposing team would be named after Friday's games. Speculation points to Georgia Tech, who beat Pitt 70 in the Sugar Bowl last New Year’s Day.
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Governor Promotes Modernized Tax Structure in North Carolina
Gov. Luther Hodges urged sweeping changes to the state tax system to boost the economy and avoid cutting government services. He highlighted a tax commission report proposing a formula taxing firms on property payrolls and sales rather than income earned elsewhere. He called the current sales tax a patchwork and warned the 20 percent cut in flue-cured tobacco allotments will worsen the economy.
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