Survey Finds Americans Slow To Panic
Dr John Walker Powell says Americans show tremendous courage and restraint in disasters based on a study of 15 major incidents including the Coconut Grove fire and plane crashes. He notes panic is not as widespread as feared and emphasizes clear information and leadership to prevent hysteria.
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Rob McHugh Bal
John Walker Powell
Maryland
Powell
Boston
Coconut Grove
Elizabeth
N.J
Atlanta
Orson Wells
Mars
Dr. Powell
Bath Town’s Rise and Colonial Conflicts in 1700s
The piece traces Bath Town NC from its 1705 incorporation by John Lawson and others to Bath serving as a provincial capital under governors Hyde and Daniel. It notes quarrels with Quakers over oaths, Hyde’s 1715 public buildings boom, and Carey’s failed rebellion against Hyde’s authority, with battles on Albemarle Sound and eventual acquittal in England.
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Pamlico River
John Lawson
Lawson
Bath Town
Province of
North Carolina
Joel Martin
Simon Alderson
Nicholas Daw
Thomas Harding
Robert Daniel
Bath
Edward Hyde
New Bern
Hyde
Anne
Dheu
Carey
Key Hyde
Albemarle Sound
Hurricane Edna Fails To Halt Baby Arrivals
In New London Connecticut a reporter covering Hurricane Edna received a phone call announcing the birth of twins, a boy and a girl, during the storm coverage. The incident added a human moment amid the chaos of the day.
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New London
Conn
Dean C. Avery
Avery
Mamethe
Civil Air Patrol Ribbons Awarded to County Officers
Six Group Two staff officers of the North Carolina Wing Civil Air Patrol received service ribbons at a High Point Greensboro Airport ceremony. Major Littleton Upshur received a four year one thousand hour service ribbon and others earned red service ribbons for two years of service and minimum CAP hours. Presentations occurred Friday night.
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North Carolina
Civil Air Patrol
High Point-Greensboro
Littleton Upshur
Tiago
Thomas
Frank J. Mickey Jr
High Point
Lewis L. Moore
Greensboro
Robert L. Moore
Jamestown
Vacancies in Local National Guard Enlistment Open
William Owotee, commander of the local National Guard unit on Ward St, announces several vacancies for enlisted men aged about 25. Training at local or service schools can qualify men as motor mechanics cooks welders and heavy equipment operators. For information contact Sgt. Douglas Smith at the armory or call High Point 6724 Monday through Friday.
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William Owoteee Batery
Service
Bataan
National Guard
Ward St
United States Army
Douglas Smith
High Point
Specialists to Speak at Southeastern Personnel Conference
Durham news brief notes the Southeastern Personnel Conference opens Wednesday at Duke University. The three day event will cover personnel problems in industry and business with Whitley P. McCoy, director of Mediation and Con- leading the program.
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Durham
Duke University
Whitley P. McCoy
Wake Forest Plans Move to Winston-Salem Decided This Fall
Dr. Harold Tribble, president of Wake Forest College, told 600 freshmen that the Board of Trustees will decide within months whether the move to the new campus at Winston-Salem will occur in 1955 or 1956.
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Wake Forest
Wake Forest College
Winston-Salem
Harold Tribble
Tribble
Optimistic Wake Forest annual report highlights campus growth
Wake Forest College President Harold W. Tribble presents a 1953 54 report detailing Winston Salem construction six new campus buildings the 2 million dollar challenge gift campaign and strengthened academic and athletic programs. The Reynolds Foundation gift offer and subsequent $2 million campaign closure mark a year of active progress.
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Wake Forest
Wake Forest College
Harold W. Tribble
Winston- Salem
Covention
Reynolds Foundation
Tribble
William Neal Reynolds
Nancy Reynolds Bagley
Collins Named Commanding General at Camp Gordon
Brig. Gen. Samuel P. Collins assumed command of the Signal Corps Training Center at Camp Gordon Augusta as the world’s largest signal installation. He succeeds Brig. Gen. T. J. Tully who recently retired. Collins is a Charleston native and is the son of Col. and Mrs. Robert W. Collins of Atlanta.
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Augusta
Samuel P. Collins
Signal Corps
Camp Gordon
Collins
Charleston
S.C
T. J. Tully
Vomen
Robert W.collins
Atlanta
HPC Faculty Seminars Open at High Point College
High Point College begins its new school year with 8:30 a m faculty seminars led by Dr Dennis H Cooke president The program covers religious life on campus church constituency and community relations with Dr C E Rozzelle in charge of devotions Holt McPherson Board of Trustees chairman delivers a message after roll call New faculty secretary elected and reports on a Protestant Christian Colleges convocation are given by Rev D D Holt Margaret Wilson and Dr William R Locke The day features talks by Rev Mr Bowles and Rev Holt and ends with faculty discussion A business meeting and luncheon for new faculty follow Tuesday with registrations for freshmen restition of freshmen and upperclassmen planned for midweek and end of week
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High Point College
Dennis H. Cooke
Christian College
C. E. Rozzelle
Holt McPherson
Board of
Denison University
Granville
Ohio
D. D. Holt
Greensboro
Methodist College
Holt
Extensive Orientation Helps Freshmen at High Point College
High Point College plans a full orientation for 300 arriving freshmen with a Wednesday start at 8 30. Activities include assemblies at Memorial Auditorium and Music Hall, registration in Harrison Gymnasium, dormitory meetings, library visit, talent sheets, and a Sunday vesper service.
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High Point College
Memorial Auditorium
Music Hall
Tyre
Dennis H. Cooke
J. Hobert Allred
Its
Clifford R. Hinshaw
George H. Hobart
Katherine Anderson
George Perry
Jones
Fenders
N. P. Yarbrough
Harrison Gymnasium
Student Christian Association
Hurricane Edna Brings Mail Halt in Boston District
Postmaster Joseph P. W. Finn ordered all carriers to end deliveries and return to stations as Hurricane Edna struck the Boston Postal District. The move covered 25 communities while torrential rain drenched the area and disrupted all mail movement.
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Boston
Joseph P. W. Finn
New York
Premature Baby Born Every Three Minutes in U S Survey
A survey reports a premature birth occurs about every three minutes in the United States. The finding highlights ongoing challenges in neonatal care and perinatal health across the nation.
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United States
Dairy Show Highlights Blue Ribbon Winners
More than half of 128 animals entered the Eastern Carolina District Junior Dairy show at the State Fair Arena earned blue ribbons. Officials awarded 76 blue ribbons with red ribbons to 48 entries and white to four. Premiums totaled over $2,000 for the event supporting 4 H Club and exhibitors.
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Raleigh
Carolina
State Fair Arena
Young 4-H
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Bath County
Ocean
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Hamilton St
If T'S Truck Service
Collins Takes
Camp Gordon Head
HPC
Roland Cecil
I. F. Moore
Central Savings Bank
Hood Bank
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North Main Street
Ays
N. L. Garner & Son Agency
Lambeth, Inc
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Office Equipment CO
N. Main St
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Alg Et
Kleer
Kleen
General Electric
High Point’s
Main ST. Ext
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