Democrats Hold Three Day State Convention Sessions
Democrats register for a three day state convention in Charlotte with speeches by Gov. William B Umstead State Democratic Chairman John D Larkins Jr and U S Senators Lenroot and Ervin along with other party leaders. Miss Miriam Stevenson Miss North Carolina and Mrs America will attend a GOP gathering at Radio Center featuring Henry D Jackson of Washington who will back Judge Sedberry.
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Charlotte
Radio Center
Blican
Miriam Stevenson
North Carolina
Henry D. Jackson
Washington
Judge Sedberry
Americans Released After Interrogation In Kowloon
In Kowloon the three Americans Richard ate Dixon and ship captain Benjamin Krasner spent their first night of freedom after release by Chinese authorities. They had been subjected to interrogation and had endured hunger but avoided overeating, taking only a fruit cocktail and a steak in their hotel room as they recuperated. They planned to return to the United States soon.
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Hong Kong
Richard
Dixon
Benjamin Krasner
Kowloon
Anita
United States
Eight Men Released On Parole
Eight men in Raleigh parole release reported by Paroles. Names include Johnnie Scott 41 from Cleveland County sentence 8 12 years for second degree murder. James Brain Sigman 38 Lincoln May 1951 manslaughter 7 14 years after commutation. Others listed: Joe Lee, Willie Mackie, James H Turner, Marvin Creech with varied convictions and sentences.
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Raleigh
Johnnie Scott
Cleveland County
Joe Lee
Willie Mackie
Robeson
James Brain Sigman
Lincoln
James H. Turner
Guilford
Marvin Creech
Wilson
Soldier Seeks Unconditional Release From Service
Cpl. Ruben D. Cruz, 23, of Detroit, a former prisoner of war in Korea, seeks unconditional release from military service via a U S District Court. His attorney claims army records show Communist collaboration and Cruz refuses separation despite hospital orders.
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Korea
U. S
Cpl
Ruben D. Cruz
Detroit
Mich
V Forge Genera
Kenneth Brewer
Cruz
Man Slayings and Forgery Sentences Reported in Buncombe
February 1953 records note a manslaughter conviction with a 3 to 5 year term. Charles Brooks, 41, convicted in Buncombe last October for forgery and sentenced to 3 to 5 years.
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Charles
Brooks
Buncombe
Greensboro Man Held In Robbery
Richard Martinez, 23, of Greensboro faces armed robbery charges after allegedly stealing $100 at gunpoint from P M Goodwin, a filling station operator. A vehicle fleeing the scene crashed west of Guilford College, injuring Henry Richard Krebil of PPL. An ambulance transported him to a hospital as deputies investigated connected car thefts and the getaway.
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Greensboro
Richard ‘Martinez
Henry Richard Krebil
PPL Ac
Martinez
P.M. Goodwin
Goodwin
Guilford College
Krebil
J. Owen Ndley
Big Operator Testifies About Whisky Tax Evasion
In Greensboro a whiskey trafficker described earnings from bootlegging during the 1940s. Joe Frank Davis claimed about 40000 stored in jars under a garage and his mattress with taxes due totaling roughly 29000 plus penalties and interest. Sheriff Hunter called him a noted orator while witnesses questioned pinball ventures and overall income.
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Joe Frank Davis
Davis
Teles
Clarence V. Opper
Capes
Page Ma
Amoun Davis
Chinoth
John C. Hunter
Mecklenburg County
Datefrey P. Ward
Columbia
8.C
Man Arrests Lead to Injury at Suspected Residence
Martinez was later arrested at a friend's home. Krebill sustained a broken rib and a possible vertebrae fracture during the incident.
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Martinez
Krebill
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E. E. Younts
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Lizards
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