Tobacco Prices Hold Steady Across Belt Markets
The Belt sold 39,310,512 pounds at an average 55.48 with 9 percent to the Stabilization Corp. Season sales reach 260,927,630 pounds at 52.18. North Carolina Middle Belt and North Carolina Virginia Old Belt show steady or modestly varied prices amid overall activity and season totals. Virginia markets 18,196,384 pounds at 54.38 and North Carolina 27,567,288 pounds at 56.22 for the season.
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North Carolina-Virginia Old Belt
Virginia
Arctic Plants Keep Small Size Despite Summer Sun
Arctic flora remain diminutive due to sparse soil and water alongside strong summer sun intensity. Researchers note limited nutrient availability and brief growing season constrain growth, leading to compact forms across tundra regions.
Rain Lashes Southeast Coast Amid Ongoing Storm Pattern
The Southeast sees continued rain after a weekend of storms with Western states mostly spared. Coastal Carolina areas endure heavy downpours and strong winds, while North and South Carolina Georgia report cooler, showery conditions and forecasts of modest rainfall through midweek into Friday.
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Mountains
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
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South Carona
Weather figures and sun timings
Tonight's low is 5 degrees with a high of 65 expected tomorrow. Today's high reached 58 and last night's low was 49. Sunset is at 6 06 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 6 15 a m.
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Mobile
Myrtle Beach
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New York
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San Antonio
San Francisco
Savannah
Tampa
Washington
Wilmington
Labor Leader Urges Wage Hikes Amid Economic Softness
J. A. Beirne of Washington told Winston-Salem workers that the administration tolerates pockets of softness and inflation seeping into the economy. Speaking at a mortgage burning ceremony at CWA headquarters, he said the Communications Workers of America will press for wage increases and will demand bargains with Western Electric in upcoming negotiations.
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Communications Workers of America
AFL Icio
J. A. Beirne
Washington
CWA
Beirne
Western Electric Company
Ervin Speaks At North Carolina Motor Carriers Meet
Sen Sam J Ervin Jr of Morganton delivered a Report to the People as the North Carolina Motor Carriers Association opened its annual convention in Pinehurst with over 500 delegates attending This year's program included remarks by State Treasurer Edwin Gill and A Earl Clontz of Charlotte presiding Tomorrow features officer elections talks by Jack Cole and Dr J C D Blaine and a sportsmen breakfast concludes the gathering
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N.C
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Morganton
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Edwin Gill
North Carolina
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Charlotte
Association
Jack Cole
Birmingham
Ala
American Trucking Assn’s
National Committee of Education
J. C. D. Blaine
University of North Carolina
Jehovah's Witnesses Press Trujillo Ban Lifting
Greensboro group protests Dominican Dictator Trujillo over a ban on Jehovah's Witness activities citing police brutality. The group also criticizes the Catholic Church and cites a three day Watchtower Convention in North Carolina with Brooklyn supervisor L. E. Reusch noting a peaceful world ahead.
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85 year old Hartsoe becomes first time father in Hickory
W. N. Hartsoe, confined to a wheelchair from paralysis, has a son born earlier this month to his 41 year old wife. The couple, married 13 years, say the child makes a happy addition as Mrs Hartsoe had two prior marriages and this is her fourth child. Hartsoe jokes that his son was born on Tuesday and went fishing on Wednesday.
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State studies feasibility of 12 month school terms
Dr. Charles Carroll, state superintendent, said a study on 12 month public school terms would be conducted soon. He noted hearings across the state would likely precede any extended terms, making immediate expansion unlikely.
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North Carolina Music Educators Meet Opens in Greensboro
Music educators from across the state gathered for the North Carolina Music Educators Association fall conference in Greensboro. The meeting opened yesterday with band choral orchestra piano and classroom music sections planning the year’s high school activities.
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Fountain Criticizes Ike Troop Action
Rep. L H Fountain says President Eisenhower created a serious constitutional crisis by using federal troops to integrate Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas. He argued Arkansas is a sovereign state and federal military action should be a last resort.
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England
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Pat Healy
Washington
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W. Kerr Scott
Ivory Tower
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Red tide outbreak prompts intensified aerial spraying off St Petersburg
Aerial spraying near St Petersburg gulf beaches increases as the red tide intensifies. Beachgoers report coughing and throat burning while offshore winds keep the dead fish mass out in the Gulf. The Fish and Wildlife Service estimates the red tide affects over 100000 organisms gymnodinium brevis are responsible.
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Fla
Gulf
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Gymnodinium Brevis
Death of Woman Found in Lover's Lane Sparks Probe
Police investigate the death of 35 year old Mrs Moultrie Sara Lindsay found dying in a blood stained lane near Fayetteville North Carolina. Sheriff L L Guy said she was nude from the waist down and had bruises on the chin hips and legs. Autopsy results will take a week to ten days. Ed Lindsay, her husband, is being questioned as investigators seek foul play details. The body was found on Camden Road a popular parking spot for couples.
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