Textile Training Slump Alarms Clemson College Leader
Acting President Robert C. Edwards warns of an alarming shortage of textile engineering students at Clemson College. He notes 270 textile students today, down from 800 eight years ago, as greener fields lure potential engineers away from the industry. Edwards urges stronger commitment to textile education and research to train future industry leaders.
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Clemson, S.C
Robert C. Edwards
Clemson College
Edwards
Wonderul
Bachelor Looks For Parents In Three-State Baby Search
Ely Nevada reports bachelor James Shelton, carrying formula and diapers, headed for Reno to locate the parents of a two month old premature infant separated from Mr. and Mrs. Otis Williams of Slick Rock Colorado. Shelton fed and cared for the child in a Eureka cafe and waited 15 hours for the parents to return. If not found, he planned to leave the child with Williams relatives in Lakeview while seeking work with Williams.
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Ely
Nev
James Shelton
Reno
Shelton
Otis Williams
Slick Rock
Colo
Eureka
Utah
Cortez
Williams
Pine County
Dee Hoshines
Lakeview
Willims
North Carolina Likely to Get Federal School Aid
Raleigh AP reports state education leaders expect to receive federal funds under the 1958 National Defense Education Law. North Carolina could gain about 15 million of the 420 million nationwide to boost science, math, modern languages, and area vocational eduaction in public schools. Superintendent Carroll says segregation issues should not affect interpretation and participation remains optional for counties and cities.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
U.S. National Defense
Supt. of Public
Charles F. Carroll
Carroll
Baby Parade Moves Off Safely With Large Helpers
A baby parade featuring 275 infants moved down the block with the help of 170 nurses 30 sisters of charity and volunteer workers ensuring safe passage through the crowd and streets.
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Sisters of Charity
Paroles Granted By Board
The State Board of Paroles granted paroles to multiple inmates across counties. Names include Edmont McKenzie from Sampson County 12 months for breaking and entering larceny and Albert Halen from Johnston 22 25 years for second degree murder among others.
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Raleigh
State Board of Paroles
Edmont McKenzie
Sampson County
Jack Thomas Carver
Buncombe
Horace Deaver
Bladen
Manila
Leroy Thomas
Guilford
James H. Shackston
Albert Halen
Johnston
Robert G. Walthall
Durham County
Willie B. Thompson
Greene
Harold H. Nickerson
Forsyth
Robert R. H. Joseph
Cabarrus
James D. Hall
New Hanover
James W. Hoggard
Pitt County
Edward Yarboro Jr
Alamance
Employment Strengthens as Job Centers See Gains
The Labor Department reported that for the first time in two years the majority of major job areas showed improved employment. Four-fifths of 149 labor market areas reported unemployment declines with most drops being small. Gains were linked to durable goods, steel and machinery manufacturing, and seasonal expansion in other industries.
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Brigton
Labor Department
Hurricane Ilsa Heads Toward Submerged Death
AP reports Hurricane Ilsa weakened after staying at sea and likely to merge with Helene remnants. The storm stayed about 230 miles east of Bermuda and roughly 350 miles southeast of Newfoundland as it moved northeast.
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Washington
Ilsa
Atlantic
Helene
Bermuda
Newfoundland
North Atlantic
Cotton Acreage Allotted and Referendum Dates Set
The Agriculture Department fixes 1959 upland cotton acreage quotas and an October 15 deadline for a grower referendum on extending federal marketing quotas. A two thirds majority is needed to extend the program. Growers may stay within allotments with at least 80 percent parity supports or exceed by 40 percent with 15 percent parity less than inside allotments. Also a notice from Guilford County, North Carolina details a sheriff’s sale of two land tracts in High Point with 10 percent deposit and court confirmation.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Soil Bank
North Carolina
Guilford County
Eneties
Wade
Tula N. Hedrick
Ruby Lucille Hedrick
Juanita Hedrick Groome
Leon Groome
William A Hedrick
Odellen B. Hedrick
Oxford County
Main St
High Rat
Aoe
High Point
North
Hess
A. c. Jones
Esar Guilford County Poing A
7 St
Meget
Garrions Bia
AC. Jones
State highway commission meets in Waynesville
The State highway Commission holds its regular monthly meeting in Waynesville and will hear Swain Macon and Jackson counties residents present a want list for secondary roads. A dedication ceremony for the 12 mile U S 19 E 23 link between Balsam and Sylva was held earlier.
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Waynesville
N.C
State Highway Commission
Sylva
Swain
Macon
Jackson
Balsam
Manslaughter Hearing Awaited Near Hiddenite
John Alfred Mayberry 24 of Hiddenite was free on 2500 bond awaiting a manslaughter hearing tied to a road race that left his companion Bobby Franklin Meadows dead. Mayberry faces reckless driving and prearranged racing charges after his car skidded 630 feet and hit a telephone pole near Taylorsville. The hearing is scheduled for October in Taylorsville.
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Taylorsville
N.C
John Alfred Mayberry
Rt. 1
Hiddenite
Here
Mayberry
State Attorney General: NC School Plan Unlikely Affected
North Carolina Attorney General Malcolm Seawell says the Supreme Court opinion condemning evasive segregation schemes likely does not affect the state pupil assignment law. He notes he has not yet studied the ruling after Monday’s decision in the Little Rock case.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
U.S. Supreme Court
Malcolm Seawell
Seawell
High Court
A Little Rock, Ark
Pro Golf Day Set at Lexington Country Club
The first annual Pro Golf Day will be held October 8 at Lexington Country Club in Lexington North Carolina. Dugan Aycock former Carolina PGA section president and Purvis Ferree former section secretary will be honored. Herb Graifis editor and publisher of Golfdom and Golfing will deliver the banquet speech.
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Lexington
N.C
Lexington Country Club
Dugan Aycock
Carolinas
PGA
Purvis Ferree
Winston-Salem
Herb Graifis
Golfdom
Golfing
Kitchen Tips for Juicy Roasts and Reheated Potatoes
Basting poultry and meat during roasting keeps surfaces moist. Sprinkle leftover French fry sticks with grated cheese and reheat under the broiler.
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