Partisan Debate Over Senate Limitation Amendment
In Raleigh a proposed amendment to limit the state senate to one member per county faces opposition and support split along county size. Big counties shift toward Republican voting patterns, while small counties push for the limitation to curb rural influence. Some Democrats in large counties fear losing two senators if Republicans gain power.
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Stevenson Lambasts GOP Administration
In Brooklyn Stevenson accuses the Eisenhower administration of mismanagement amounting to genius and attacks Republican tactics as a nationwide campaign of communism and slurs. He blames Nixon and Gov. Dewey for the style of politics and predicts Democratic gains while criticizing U.S. prestige and military strength under 20 months of Republican rule.
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Marilyn Monroe to Face Divorce Court in Santa Monica
Marilyn Monroe is set to appear in Superior Court Judge Orlando Rhodes for a divorce hearing brought by Joe DiMaggio on grounds of mental cruelty. Attorney Jerry Giesler will lead the proceedings expected to last about 20 minutes with no alimony or community property division sought. DiMaggio has not filed an answer, so the divorce is likely by default.
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North Carolina Board Concludes Three Day Meeting
The State Board of Conservation and Development closed its three day session in Charlotte. The Commerce and Industry panel will meet in Raleigh on November 15 and 16 to discuss factors shaping new industry movement into the state with invited industrial officials and tax experts. The Water Resources committee deferred on the Yadkin and Reddies River dam proposals in Wilkes County, pending more information. Army Corps of Engineers plans to report to Congress within 90 days, with or without a state expression.
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Truck Driver Recovers Falsies On Busy Freeway
Report from Los Angeles describes a truck driver picking up many falsies that toppled from a truck onto the Harbor Freeway. Motorists watched as the man restocked the roadway with the sponge rubber items amid traffic, prompting one observer to quip that the mishap was worse than a flat tire.
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Harbor
Pazo Ointment Claims Fast Piles Relief
A Chicago man reports seven years of suffering ended by Pazo Ointment. The ad promises swelling reduction without surgery, instant itching relief, and healing of cracks with tubes and suppositories sold at druggists, plus a new stainless form.
Tax losses from Hurricane Hazel eyed for relief
Raleigh aides expect income tax receipts next year to dip due to uninsured personal property losses from Hurricane Hazel. Assistant Revenue Commissioner Eaton said the attorney general’s office will interpret a clause allowing deductions for nonbusiness casualties with no insurance, and the department will issue guidance on eligible losses and fair value.
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Ben Eaton
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Attorney General's
Revenue Code
Tobacco Prices Held Mostly Firm in Carolinas and Virginia
Flue cured tobacco prices remained largely steady across the Carolinas and Virginia with the largest shifts on North Carolina's Eastern and Middle Belts. Monday totals reached 7.46 million pounds at an average of 52.80 dollars, while regional Border Belt markets moved to 44.90 dollars.
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Federal State Market News Service
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Middle Belt
North Carolina-Virginia
Operation Four Horsemen launches North Carolina road safety drive
In Raleigh Ed Scheidt, North Carolina State Motor Vehicles Commissioner, orders a five day highway safety campaign starting Oct 27. Patrol leaves cancelled through Sunday, 12 hour shifts, 65 electronic speed detectors active day and night. Commander James R. Smith and three majors will direct field operations as safety resources are concentrated. He cites a public let down after twelve months of reduced deaths.
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Ed Scheidt
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James R. Smith
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