25 Hurt In Armory Explosion
Winston-Salem AP report says a gas buildup from a city landfill caused an explosion at a National Guard armory injuring at least 25 guardsmen, eight critically. The blast hit the supply room as about 300 from the 230th Battalion gathered for training. injuries ranged from hospitalization to treatment and release.
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Winston-Salem
National Guard
Army
Army Burn Center
Texas
Steve Everhart
High Point
James Parham
Maj
J. M. Stoneman
230Th
Stoneman
Taylor Favors Voting At 18 In North Carolina
Lt. Gov. Pat Taylor endorsed lowering the voting age to 18 at a Democratic Women of North Carolina conference. He is the state's highest official to back the proposal, noting educated youths show interest in issues. The idea was previously rejected in 1967 and 1989 sessions.
Student Busing Accepted In Charlotte
In Charlotte, busing for desegregation has gained acceptance as a temporary measure, with officials studying alternatives like redrawing attendance lines. About 1,000 of 84,575 pupils ride buses to suburban schools, mainly Negro elementary and junior high students, under a plan approved by Judge McMillan. The board seeks a broader plan by November for the next school year.
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Charlotte
William E. Poe
Charlotte - Mecklenburg
James B. McMillan
Poe
McMillan
Southeastern Said
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Taylor
R. V. Swaim
Lyles Chevrolet Company
Chevrolets
Lyles
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet
Betty
Eddie
India
Country Club Drive
Swaim
North Carolina
Adv
Numa F. Reid Lodge No
Masons
Roy N. Sanders
E.G. Updegrove
Secretar
Hedgecock Builders Supply Company
Ward ST. Tel
TATEX
Martin Seno
Street Paint CO
Wrenn ST
Association
Atlantic Savings and Loan Association
N. Main St
Hsia
Southland
Urden Dervice
Greensboro Road
A. Andersen
Safr
Weiser
Southland Supply CO
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