Leaf prices in Carolinas and Virginia swing on markets
Average flue cured tobacco prices across Virginia and Carolinas fluctuated with volume heavy in some belts and light in others. Eastern North Carolina Belt showed steady to lower prices with many grades down 1 to 2 dollars. North Carolina Middle Belt faced losses of 1 to 3.50 dollars mainly in lower grades while North Carolina Virginia Old Belt saw similar losses from 1 to 3 dollars as quality improved versus Friday.
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Raleigh
Virginia
Carolinas
U. S
Cece of Agriculture
North Carolina Belt
North Carolina
South Carolina
North Carolina Middle Belt
North Carolina-Virginia
New England Economy Rebuts Myths of Slipping Region
The piece notes New England holds 6.1 percent of the population in 2.2 percent of U S land yet accounts for rising output and 400000 new jobs since 1939. Textiles decline contrasts with growth in electronics and embodied living standards, while local elites stress modest displays of wealth.
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New England
Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy
England
New
Man With $11,425 Cash Detained After Shoplifting Attempt
Boston police detained 60 year old Chester Sargent after he allegedly tried to steal a $25 topcoat from a department store. He reportedly had $11,425 in his wallet, doubting the sum when told. The landlady said she reduced his $4 weekly rent after he pleaded poverty. Sargent has a prior sentence of three years for a theft.
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Boston P
Chester Sargent
Dean Speaks as Mid-Atlantic Circulation Meet Opens
R P Schlabach Jr dean USC School of Journalism addresses the 34th annual Mid Atlantic Circulation Managers Association convention in Charleston South Carolina. Nearly 100 delegates from the south and Virginia attend as officers are to be elected and adjournment follows a banquet and dance. George C Biggers of Atlanta urges newspapers to stay vital through strong writing delivery and pricing. Arthur Daniel of Atlanta reports for the International Circulation Managers Assn.
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Charleston
S. C
R. P. Schlabach Jr
University of South Carolina School of Journalism
Asso
George C. Biggers
Atlanta
American
Assn
Sun
Arthur Daniel
International Circulation Managers Assn
Virginia
Last Rites Held For Nigel Bruce
In Santa Monica California last rites were given for British actor Nigel Bruce a member of the Hollywood British colony The actor died Thursday of coronary thrombosis and was honored by numerous film personalities present at the service
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Santa Monica
Calif
Nigel Bruce
Hollywood
Smathers warns of price hikes and tax cut impact
U S Senator George Smathers told a Kiwanis audience that next year’s 10 percent personal income tax cut will not help taxpayers if prices keep rising. He urged President Eisenhower to curb business price increases and warned of economic chaos without restraint.
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Columbia
U. S
George Smathers
D-Fla
Eisenhower
Smathers
Carolinas
Florida
Second Shot Not So Good
In Washington Court House Ohio Fred Evans 24 was shot in the chin by a bullet from a .22 rifle held by Steve Stevenson. Evans was hospitalized and listed as not seriously injured.
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Washington Court House
Ohio
Fred Evans
Steve Stevenson
Evans
Deputy Coroner Identifies Brother in Street Death
Philadelphia Deputy Coroner John Tranchitella examined a man brought in after collapsing on the street and died. He identified the deceased as his brother Dominick Tranchitella, a retired musician.
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Philadelphia
John Tranchitella
Tranchitella
Dominick
Farm Price Drops Linked to Past Policies Says Benson
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra T. Benson told the 38th annual National Association of County Agricultural Agents convention that past farm programs caused current price squeezes and excess stocks. He cited near record production with reduced demand, especially foreign demand for wheat and cotton at price support levels, and accused prior administrations of delaying farmer transition from war to peace.
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Philadelphia
Dretary of Agriculture
Ezra T. Benson
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Bennson
Benson
Quail Fly Into Side Of House
Edwardsville report details a family eyewitness event when six quail died after apparently flying into the side of a house. The incident occurred yesterday as Louis Kotva and his family heard a loud noise and found the birds dead at their residence.
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Edwardsville
Louis Kotva
State officials to be elected in 1954
In Raleigh Thad Eure outlined vacancies and upcoming elections for the North Carolina state offices. Two Council of State seats two Supreme Court justices and twelve Superior Court judges will be on the ballot. Unexpired terms for state treasurer and insurance commissioner also face primary and general elections.
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Lynn Nisbet Raleigh
Council of State
Supreme Court
Superior Court
General Assembly
YDC
Thad Eure
House
Senate
Insurance
Edwin Gill
Brandon Hodges
Waldo
Chester Morris
Walter Bone
Paul Frizzelle
Henry Stevens
John J. Burney
Quincy Nimocks
Leo Carr
Hoyle Sink
William H. Bobbitt
J. Rudisill
Allen Gwyn
Wrong Tires On Wrong Car Case Sparks Local Jail Term
In Bernalillo New Mexico eight teen year old Steve Trujillo aimed a homemade knife at tires on the wrong car. He is serving a 25 day jail sentence on drunkenness possession of a deadly weapon and destruction of private property. The tires belonged to Eulogio Silva Bernalillo police chief.
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Bernalillo
N. M
Steve Trujillo
Eulogio Silva
Bernall Polce
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