Georgians Vote in Democratic Primary for Governor and Congress
Georgians cast ballots in a tight Democratic primary selecting a governor among nine candidates and nominating 10 U.S. representatives. The race centers on school integration and state issues with several candidates pledging to uphold white and segregated schooling. Incumbent Senator Richard Russell seeks re nomination unopposed.
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Atlanta
U.S
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Charles Gowen
Brunswick
Bess Gowen
Edmond Barfield
Ben Garland
Jackson
Marvin Griffin
Fred Hand
Tom Linder
Arthur Nelson
Grace Thomas
Decatur
M. E. Thompson
Barfield
Neeson
Paul Brown
E. Forrester
Phil M. Landrum
Henderson Laham
J. L. Pilcher
Prince H. Preston
Carl Vinson
James C. Davis
Dowler
A. Sidney Camp
Hardrock Has Cooling Device Now
Burlington transcription recounts Hardrock Simpson running from The Burlington Times-News to The Durham Morning Herald in 50 miles with a cooling device. He departed Burlington at 9 am heading east in heat, aiming to beat his 1927 six hour time. He keeps a scrapbook and narrates the effort.
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Burlington
N.C
Hardrock Simpson
Hill Stride
Hardrock
Burlington Times- News
Durham Morning Herald
Miss America Contestants Begin First Round in Atlantic City
Fifty contestants prepared for the Miss America first round in Atlantic City with an early breakfast date with 11 judges who will rate personality. Tonight the entrants perform on stage in swim suit, evening gown and talent segments as the competition begins.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Convention Hall
Bata Seterens
Double Figure America's Truck Fleet Doubled Since 1940
The article notes that the United States truck fleet has expanded by a twofold increase since 1940. It highlights growth in commercial trucking capacity and vehicle numbers across industries, reflecting shifting transportation needs and economic expansion.
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America
Thurmond Enters S C Senate Race
Former Gov. J Strom Thurmond enters the U S Senate race as a write in, opposing State Sen. Edgar A Brown in South Carolina. The move stirs factional fighting within the state Democratic Party and follows Brown's nomination after the death of Sen. Burnet R Maybank. Brown faces Thurmond with no Republican candidate in a traditionally Democratic state. Brown, a national Democratic committeeman, was named by the State Executive Committee to run for the seat.
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Columbia
S.C
J. Strom Thurmond
U.S. Senate
South Carolina
Thurmond
Edgar A. Brown
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Brown
Burnet R. Maybank
May
State Committee
James F
Iin
Charles E. Daniel
Daniel
Byrnes
Senate
Olin D. Johnston
Dorn
Strom Thurmond
Mition
Edgar A
Branwell County
Democratic
Eisenhower
Dorn Considers Senate Write-in Candidacy in South Carolina
Dorn weighs a write-in bid for the U S Senate in the November general election. He criticizes South Carolina for lacking alternatives and stresses experience in Washington. The piece references former Gov. Strom Thurmond and notes Brown’s nomination by the State Democratic Executive Committee after Sen. Maybank’s death.
Air Force Plans Large Weather Station in South Carolina
Col O Sart Beialon Zeigler district engineer outlines a large weather station near Aiken for Air Force use. The site, tied to a Savannah River weapons plant radar warning role, will house about 100 personnel with barracks and support buildings.
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Ahiaieal
Air Force
Washington
Savannah River
Grand Jury Frees Eight White Men
Eight white men arrested for allegedly threatening four Black workers on a highway project near Robbinsville North Carolina were released after a no true bill was returned by a Graham County grand jury. The men had been held on $30 bond since last July and faced prior threats witnessed by a night watchman.
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Robbinsville
N.C
F. S. Hooper
Walter E. Johnston
Graham Superior Court
Highway Patrol
T. A. Sandlin
Ne. Ae
U.S
Graham
Tees Ieee
Truck Age: One-Fourth of Nation’s Trucks Eight Years Old or More
A report finds about a quarter of US trucks are eight years old or older, highlighting aging vehicle fleets and potential maintenance and safety concerns for fleet owners.
Rug Makers Buy Plant In S C
Liberty South Carolina Alexander Smith Inc a major carpet maker buys a plant from Julius Kayser Co in Liberty. Work to outfit the facility for weaving and finishing velvet carpets begins. The 52000 square foot site was built in 1952 by Daniel Construction Co of Greenville for Kayser but unused.
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Liberty
S.C
Alexander Smith, Inc
Julius Kayser and Co
James M. Elliott
Daniel Construction Co
Greenville
Kayser
Alexander Smith
Miss
Philadelphia
Yonkers
Leaf Prices Steady to Higher Across Tobacco Belts
North Carolina Middle Belt prices climbed with active bids on most cutters while the Carolinas and North State Belt held steady. Labor Day holiday resumed sales with moderate to heavy volume, quality improved, and gains offset losses on the Eastern and Border Belts.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Carolinas
Middle Belt
Democratic Secretary Is Selected in North Carolina
Herman A. Moore a Charlotte auto dealer was named secretary of the State Democratic Executive Committee replacing John D. Larkins Jr. Moore from the 10th District will assume duties next Monday and attend the state YDC convention in Charlotte. Moore is married to Bette Craig and has two children.
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Raleigh
Charlotte
Herman A. Moore
Democratic Executive Committee
John D. Larkins Jr
Moore
Mecklenburg Ydg
Larkins
Denre
Mers
North Carolina
Rep
Charlies R. Jonas
Solberg Eratic
University of North Carolina
Bette Craig
Gaston County
Meckiobens County
Geltesseie Teen Tive
Aircraft stocks lead a modest market rise in New York
Strong aviation shares push the market higher as gains in Lockheed Ford? Boeing Douglas and North American Aircraft lift several major issues. Major movers include Chrysler U S Steel Radio Corp American Tobacco Allied Chemical and others with notable activity in 1 to 2 point ranges and heavy block trading.
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Lockeed
North American
Boeing Douglas
United Aircraft
General Dynamics
Northrop
Chrysler
U.S. Steel
Radio Corp
American Tele
Allied Chemical
Vanadium
York Central
Katy Railroad
Northern Pacific
International Telephone
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Goodyear
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Bee Gas & Elec
Weather Forecast for Satona Skies and Temperatures
The text reports daytime high around 84 degrees with a low near 44, sunrise at 5 48 am and sunset at 6 38 pm. Calm to clear conditions expected with mild evening cooling.
Weather forecast for central Appalachians and Plains area
Forecast shows showers and thunderstorms tonight across central Appalachians and parts of the northern Plains. Florida and the northwest Pacific coast may see showers. Cooler conditions expected in New England northern Mid Atlantic and the Pepa Rockies.
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Empire State Building Interest Is Purchased
Detroit and Michigan men announce sale of controlling interest in the Empire State Building to Crown Chicago and New York broker. Papers signed in New York. closing to follow. No price disclosed. Stevens of Ann Arbor and Glancy of Detroit headed a syndicate that bought the building in 1951 for 51 million dollars.
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New York
L. Stevens
Ann Arbor
Glancy Jr
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Glancy
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John J. Raskob
City of High Point Sealed Bid Offers 1954 Equipment
Sealed proposals for motor grader uniforms police truck cab and chassis station wagon fire equipment will be received by the City Manager of High Point North Carolina in City Hall third floor until 2 00 p m Thursday September 16 1954. Bids opened and read publicly. Bids may be kept for 30 days. Specifications and proposal forms available from Purchasing Agent. George A Covington mayor T Bineson city manager A R B McBfulian purchasing agent.
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High Point
N. C
Inet
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George A. Covington
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A. RB. McBfulian
Civil Service Examinations for City Engineer Public Works
Public notices list civil service exams with minimum salaries for various city positions including engineer operator and clerk. Dates, locations, and contact details provided for applicants in High Point North Carolina.
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Public Works Division
High Point, N
Civil Service Commission
Salk Says Two Shots May Suffice
Dr. Jonas E. Salk announced in Rome that polio immunity could come from as few as two injections. He cited evidence of antibodies in vaccinated individuals matching those of recovered patients and noted timing and potency of the vaccine are crucial for effectiveness.
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Rome
Jonas E. Salk
University of Pittsburgh
Don- Salk
United States
Dlan
Thomas Francis Jr
University of Michigan
Salk
Congress
Public Hearing Set by Hitch Point Zoning Board of Adjustment
The High Point Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet in regular session on September 9 1954 at 400 PM in City Hall Council Room to hear appellants G A Brown agent B B Yount Inc for J M Wright Minnie K Broadhurst and H R Broadhurst owners seeking a variance of eleven feet five inches from the thirty foot driveway width Elm Street frontage. Paul L Smith of 1243 S Main Street seeks a variance from front yard requirements to enclose the existing front porch at 1242 S Main Street. All interested are invited to attend.
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