Army Baker Convicted of Sabotaging Bread in Germany
Leslie C. Keith of Hopewell Virginia was found guilty by a general court martial in Kaiserslautern Germany of adding nails bolts and a light bulb to bread. Two loaves containing glass reached GI consumers and were used as evidence. Keith argued he acted to spite a superior officer and did not intend harm. The case moves to higher military review.
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Legion at convention backs universal training and veteran measures
The American Legion voted to curb a small percentage of harmful comics while endorsing universal military training backed by compulsory service. Delegates urged a Veterans Affairs Committee in the Senate and opposed military status for nonmilitary groups. NEA president Warren Walker praised teachers and their loyalty to America and cautioned about communism in schools.
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Wake Forest College Reynolda Project Faces Moving Date Hope
President Harold Tribble expressed increased optimism about meeting the planned September 1955 moving date for Wake Forest College at Reynolda after reviewing progress. Buildings and grounds chief Harold Moore said 12 campus structures would be enclosed before winter, enabling uninterrupted interior work as costs rise to about 17 1/2 million dollars.
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Harold 8. Moore
North Carolina Food Dealers Association backs Robinson-Patman stance
The NC Food Dealers Association endorsed the Robinson-Patman Act as essential to life and warned that if private enterprise fails to meet public demand the government will act. The group also passed resolutions opposing chain store practices and announced leadership change from Jesse Sneeden to Wake Forest associate.
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P. Ho
Easan
Jesse W. Sneeen
Wake Forest
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Robinson-Patman
W. Kerr Scott
Senate
Raleigh Commission Advances Low Bid and Armory Resolution
The Raleigh commission approved low bids totaling anee bore and passed a resolution asking Virginia Electric and Power Co to cross state lands to reach the Armory at Williamston. The Lexington Armory was accepted, effective August 16. In Burlington, Paul Simpson plans a 50 mile birthday run, aiming to surpass last year’s 49 mile effort as he maintains his annual milestone trek.
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Virginia Electric and Power Co
Williamston
Lexington
Burlington
Paul
Simpson
Mpson
Puller Off Critical List At Naval Hospital
Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Puller 56 a Marine hero of Guadalcanal and Korea has been taken off the critical list at the U S Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune after suffering a brain clot last Friday
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N.C
Lewis B
Chesty) Puller
Marine Corps
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Korea
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Willing Workers Meet and Missionary Gatherings Announced
The Mount Vernon Willing Workers set a 7 45 p m meeting at the church and plan a park picnic Saturday at 3 p m with guests. Missionary Circle No 2 of the First Baptist Church will meet with Mrs Fannie at 110 Rail St in the afternoon. The First Belles Conference is scheduled for 8 p m led by Rev W F Elliott.
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First Belles
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Marngime
Geromans OF. Jr
Pension Bill To Be Signed Increases Social Security Benefits
President Eisenhower planned to sign a broad social security bill expanding coverage to 10 million more workers and boosting benefits. It raises tax bases next year and increases maximum and average payments while extending coverage to farm workers and others. The measure aims to channel higher checks starting with September for current beneficiaries and affects payroll taxes in 1955.
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White House
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Coen
Segregation Conferenceon Advisory Group Met with Gov Umstead
A segregation advisory committee meeting with Governor Umstead and Atty Gen Harry McMullan discussed potential briefs to the U S Supreme Court this fall. Subcommittee chair Fred B Helms of Charlotte declined comment on nominations. Thomas Pearsall of Rocky Mount attended as full committee chair. Other lawyers named include R Varser and W T Joyner.
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Spain-German Role Urged in Postwar Security Debate
A page one-a summary suggests limited hope for France Germany relations and argues the United States and Britain should shape a plan for rearming Germany. It notes Spain's role as part of an American strategic framework and hints at open questions about bases and commitments.
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Europe
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Britain
Spain
Tobacco Prices Rise Across Markets as Sales Resume
The North Carolina and Border Belt markets sold 2,227,560 pounds at $54.72 per hundred, with a full quota of buyers on hand after a recent shutdown. Total year sales reached 5,828,026 pounds and season average price $53.69 as brokers noted improved quality and higher bids, despite earlier declines and a slow start.
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Associated
Federal State Market News Service
Border Belt
Senator Maybank Succumbs in 83rd Congress
Senator Maybank dies becoming the eighth casualty of the 83rd Congress. He opposed some civil rights measures but supported Truman administration policies like the Marshall Plan. Maybank, a longtime South Carolina figure, died amid a political career marked by victories and service to Charleston and the state. He is survived by his second wife, children, and siblings.
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R-Neb
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D-Wye
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Rneb
Willis Smith
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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Burnett. Jr
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Columbia
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Joseph
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Sats Cocoanut
Lawyer Launches New Legal Offensive After Initial Loss
A Senate committee fights over Johnson remarks about McCarthy amid calls for testimony and a memo from Williams. Chairman Watkins defends the panel's prerogatives, while refusing to admit the memo and defers broader questions to the Senate for final judgment.
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Johnson
Senate
Democratic Policy Committee
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