Flooding Neuse Begins To Recede At Kinston
Neuse River flooding around Kinston, Goldsboro and upstream areas recedes as officials estimate 3 to 5 days to normal levels. Tens of millions in damage, 6,000 to 7,000 displaced across six counties. looters arrested after waterlogged store theft. river crest near 22.9 feet at Kinston with State Highway 11 submerged.
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Goldsboro
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Gavin Proposes Jobs Development Commission Plan
Republican candidate Robert Gavin outlines a plan to form a Jobs Development Commission to coordinate state departments and boost jobs, with focus on underdeveloped areas. He criticizes Democrats and opponent Dan K Moore, accusing him of political maneuvering. Gavin also notes a campaign stop in Gaston County and Charlotte.
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Robert Gavin
Dan K. Moore
Ral
Gavin
Moore
Gaston County
Charlotte
Teenager Jailed For Fatal Crash
Michael Smith a 19 year old college freshman was convicted of negligent homicide and reckless driving in a fatal crash that killed Nancy Hitchings 17 after attending two house parties. He was sentenced to six months in jail suspended after 60 days and placed on two years probation. The verdict followed testimony about teen drinking at debutante parties in Darien Connecticut.
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Darien
Conn
Michael
Nancy Hitchings
Smith
Darien, Conn
Michael Smith
New York City
Rodney S. Eielson
Truman Injured In Fall In Kansas City
Former president Harry S. Truman suffered a fall that caused a severe cut above his right eye and facial bruising. He received stitches, was treated at a hospital, and described as resting easily and alert. Doctors said there was no fainting or dizziness.
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Graham
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New York
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George C. Marshall
Lexington
Hubert Humphrey
Duke Power Chief Heads Nuclear Group
W B McGuire president of Duke Po Co was elected head of the Carolinas-Virginia Nuclear Power Associates for the coming year. The group includes Duke Power Carolina Power and Light South Carolina Electric and Gas and Virginia Electric and Power. The Parr South Carolina nuclear plant operates on schedule and has produced over 28 million kilowatt hours since December.
Weather snapshot for today and tomorrow
The Associated Press notes sunset at 5 46 p m today and sunrise at 6 26 a m tomorrow reflecting a typical day of early evening darkness and morning light.
Newkirk mislaid guest at wrong presentation in North Carolina
Herbert Newkirk arrived with a photo and tale of Herbert Jr winning an athletic scholarship at Wisconsin State College. He returned with a second picture fearing a mix up as he described a collapsed “twin” Hubert, revealing an unexpected family confusion in the newsroom.
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N. C
Herbert Newkirk
Herbert Jr
Wisconsin State College
Newkirk
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Herbert
Church Auction Fundraiser To Aid Building Drive
Central Christian Church hosts a benefit auction at 3 p.m. Saturday on Locke Street and Ferndale Drive. Volunteers, merchants and church members donate items including a 1956 model car, a mahogany dining set, furniture and farm goods. The Christian Women’s Fellowship will serve a chicken pie supper after the sale, tickets sold at Shaw's Letter Shop.
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E. P. Alderman
Locke Street
Ferndale Drive
Archdale Auction Co
Christian Women's Fellowship
The
Fellowship
Ten year old hit by car on E Washington Drive
A 10 year old girl Debrie Ann Ballard from Hunter Court was struck by a car driven by William McWilliams 33 of Lamb Street on E Washington Drive at 6 p.m. She was rushed to the hospital and police filed no charges. A second two car crash on W Green Drive caused 125 in damage with Betty Williamson Eldland 27 of Franklin Street named as a driver.
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E. Washington Drive
Debrie Ann Ballard
Hunter Court
William McWilliams
Lamb Street
W. Green
John Hugh I
Betty Williamson Eldland
YMCA
Wasjreth
Franklin Street
Faulty Light Unit Blamed For Blaze
Fire crews responded to a home on Old Thomasville Road at 8 35 p m with Mrs Ethel Johnson inside the dwelling. Officials cited a defective light fixture as the likely cause. A separate 7 30 a blaze on N Hamilton Street damaged a furnace motor but not the house occupied by R E Warren. A city dump fire involved a truck driven by L B Brown from Redding Street. flames were put out quickly by firefighters. The truck carried combustibles and neared the dump fire.
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Thomasville Road
Ethel Johnson
N. Hamilton Street
R. E. Warren
L. B. Brown
Redding Street
School Board Plans Accrediting Work For Local Schools
The High Point City Board of Education will consider applying to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for accreditation of local elementary and junior high schools at tomorrow's meeting. The 2 p.m. session in the administration building will review library needs, three reassignment requests, vocational training manpower needs, and audits of school funds.
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High Point
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