City Planner to Assume Duties Oct 1
Paul Brooks of Fayetteville will report to assume duties as city planner Oct 1, replacing Malcolm Little who resigned last November. City Manager T E Hinson announced the appointment noting Brooks has endorsements from state municipal leaders and a UNC degree in city and regional planning. Brooks served in World War II and has worked in planning roles in Durham Wilson Raleigh and Greenville.
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Paul Brooks
Fayetteville
Brooks
Malcolm Little
T. E. Hinson
Hinson
Department of City and Regional Planning
University of North Carolina
Greenville
Eastern Carolina Teachers College
Durham
Wilson
Raleigh
Rewards For Field House Vandals Reach 235
Municipal Court Solicitor V. F. Morgan said rewards totaling 255 have been offered for information leading to the vandals who damaged Albion Millis Stadium field house during the summer. Morgan hopes anonymous offers push the total to 500 and has urged City Council to approve reward funds. his office will assist in pursuing the culprits.
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Municipal Court
V. Morgan
Albion Millis Stadium
Morgan
Weather report with today high and tonight low
The forecast notes a high of 78 degrees and a low of 54 for tonight with last night at 51. Sunset is at 6 35 p m and sunrise tomorrow is 5 59 a m.
Six Year Old Hit By Auto On Tryon Street
Six year old Roger Mills of 1134 Tryon Street was reported in good condition at a local hospital after being struck by a car near his home around 3 PM yesterday. He was knocked about 20 feet with only bruises and abrasions. a police car witnessed the incident and the driver was not charged. A second yesterday afternoon involved a pickup and a passenger car on Rockford Road causing $235 in total damage. drivers Joe Helms and Robert D. McCall, both listed with ages and addresses, faced no charges.
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Roger Mills
Tryon St
Rockford Rd
Joe Helms
Route 4
Robert D. McCall
Quaker Lane
Forgotten Bread Triggers Apartment Fire Call
A housewife turned on a gas stove broiler and left bread inside prompting a 5:02 p.m. fire department response to an apartment at 1229 Downing Street. Firemen found only burned bread and no damage. report lists the incident as John Henry.
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Downing St
John Henry
Reds Claim UN List Is Fake and Propaganda
The report alleges the UN list of 3404 unrepatriated Allied soldiers is falsified as Peiping broadcasts accuse the United States and UN forces of deception. An American soldier reportedly clashed with Captain Rune Larsson of Sweden under a dispute over a cable message. The supervisory commission says the incident is closed after a U.S. Army court martial action. Reds call it shocking and infuriating and lodge a protest.
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Peiping
U.N
UNC
Supervisory Commission
Rune Larsson
Stockholm
Peiping Radio
Pfc
Millard Armstrong
Grafstrom
U.S. Army
Reds
Naval Chief Opens Probe Over Pearl River Shelling
The British announce shelling about seven miles southwest of Lintin Island in the Pearl River estuary near Hong Kong. An American pleasure boat was halted by a Chinese gunboat six months ago with two U S newsmen and a merchant captain missing. The Bremerton and two other U S vessels remain in Hong Kong harbor.
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Pearl River
Lintin Island
Hong Kong
Macau
Lap Sap Mei
U.S
Richard Applegate
Don Dixon
News of Colored People at Presbyterian Opening Services
Rev. G J Thomas of Pilgrim Congregational Church calls his choir ushers officers and members to meet at the Presbyterian Church Thursday for worship at 7 45 p m. Mrs Evans death announced in Washington Ga with the Lemons family receiving the news. The body is at T A McClendon Funeral Home Washington Ga with arrangements in complete. The Ever Ready Club meets at Mrs Jane Whitworths West street home tonight at 8 oclock.
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G. J. Thomas
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
Evans
Arlese Lemons
Fourth St
Washington
Lemons
T. A. McClendon
Jane Whitworth
West
World Economy Tied to U S Health Says IMF
The IMF warns that U S recession or tariff barriers could trigger worldwide trade instability and dollar shortages. It notes U S military spending decline need not cause a crisis but could worsen global conditions. The World Bank moves to suspend Czechoslovakia if a $625,000 shortfall on its $24 million pledge remains unpaid by December 31.
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World Bank
Uni
U.S
U. S
Czechoslovakia
Gambling Case Arguments Mix Legal Precedent and Allegations
The court heard Aycock argue for dismissal citing precedent while opposing counsel Woodard defended the state and accused the racing association of collusion. Lucas countered by tying the association to track investment and alleged maneuvers. Three gambling defendants named are G. D. Stewart, W. E. Felton and S. M. Truitt.
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Aycock
Racing Association
Woodard
Supremert
Currituck County
County Racing Commission
W. A. Lucas
Wilson
Association
Lucas
Elizabeth City
Portsmouth
Moyock
G. D. Stewart
W. E. Felton
S. M. Truitt
Synod to choose site for next year meeting in North Carolina
The Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina closed its session by unanimously approving Peace College in Raleigh as a future meeting site and accepting a 50000 grant from the Foundation to survey educational institutions tied to the Synod. Included are Davidson Flora Macdonald Queens Mitchell Peace Presbyterian Junior College Glade Valley and Lees-Mae. Rev Frank B Hall of Wilmington cited church growth and major events in a 1953 world affairs talk.
Ancient Egyptians Split Stone With Wooden Pegs
Ancient builders used grooves and drilled holes along them to quarry stone. They inserted wooden pegs, soaked them in water, and the wood swelled to split the rock.
Prison Quiet After Noisy Riot and Fire at Washington Penitentiary
Quiet returned to the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla after a riot and fire last night. Deputy Warden Al Remboldt said all appears peaceful as investigators assess damage and safety conditions.
Teens admit theft near High Point in two break-ins
Two Spindale teenagers were picked up in Charlotte driving a stolen car. They admitted breaking into a service station on W Lexington Ave and a Woodworkers Supply Co store on 1941 English St. FBI involvement expected. charges not pursued. Separately, 800 inmates remained in cells after a half billion dollar prison fire sparked further disturbances, quietly controlled by guards with tear gas and patrols.
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Mecklend County
High Point
Spindale
Charlotte
Quest
Lexington Ave
FBI
City Ice
Cecil's Drug Store Mail Orders Filled
Local advertisement notes Cecil's Drug Store at 121 North Main offering mail order service for prescriptions and pharmaceuticals.
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Cecil's Drug Store
Stocks Dip Gently As Leads Drag. Studebaker Slips On Cutback
New York stock prices eased in slow morning trading with all sectors retreating. Industrial shares led losses as Studebaker fell to 26 3 8 on news of a one third production cut next week. Chrysler and General Motors also declined. Other listed names posted modest declines. oil, utilities, chemicals and tires largely steady. Includes noon quotes for many issues and an Edgar Snider building permit for a Ashe Street residence valued at 19 dollars 50 cents.
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Stock Exchange
Studebaker
Chrysler
General Motors
Bethlehem Steel
U. S. Steel
Amerada Petroleum
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