Tar Heel Tar Spellings Stir North Carolina Reader Debate
A reader letter questions state officials plan to merge Tar Heel into one word, arguing the term should remain distinct. The piece cites historical tar lore from the Revolutionary era and laments potential changes by the Department of Conservation and Development. The writer urges Raleigh lawmakers to preserve traditional spelling and regional identity.
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Salem News
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Slate
Conservatiin
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Ole Ste
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Hobert J. Lee
Yarhowl
North Carolina
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Cornwallis
Yorktown
Departent of Conservation & Development Buscone
Navih
Carolina
General Assembly
Department of Conservation and Development
Iey
Raleigh
Negotiators See Truce Near in Korea Talks
Senator Sparkman says negotiations in Korea near breaking point if Communists want armistice. He questions sincerity, notes 48000 prisoners tied to red domination, mentions a proposed custody plan by a mixed commission, and reports lack of details from State Department briefing. The article ends with an odd Eskimo igloo analogy about completing work from inside.
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U S Captain Heads Ship Lines
New York reports Commodore John W Anderson, longtime seaman, named head of United States Lines flotilla. He succeeds Commodore Harry Mann, who retired earlier this month. The fleet includes the United States and the America vessels and others in the line.
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Harry Manni
America
Mrs Roosevelt Arrives in Tokyo for Embassy Visit
Eleanor Roosevelt lands at Tokyo International Airport from the United States and will stay in Japan until June 25 at the invitation of the Japan Committee for Intellectual Interchange.
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Passage of Profits Tax Measure Faces House Action
President Eisenhower seeks extension of the excess profits tax for business while Republicans press slow hearings and oppose key tax cuts. House Ways and Means set hearings for June 10 as party leaders trade lines on extending the six month tax and delaying other tax changes.
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Business Men Told to Quit Being Timid
Garner M. Lester of the National Tax Equality Association urged Arkansas insurance agents at the 42nd annual convention in Hot Springs to press for equal taxation rights with cooperatives and mutual companies. About 400 agents attended. the event continues tonight.
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Garner M. Lester
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Lester
Jackson
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UAW to Seek General Wage Increase from GM
Detroit report says the United Auto Workers will press for a broad wage raise as GM grants concessions to lift pay by about 2.05 dollars hourly for 340,000 GM workers. The move follows concession talks affecting Chrysler and other suppliers and aims to adjust annual increases to offset new technology.
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Wades
British Name Mission Chief Appointed for Peiping Trade Rebuild
Britain announces Humphrey Trevelyan as a new head for automatic emission duties at Peiping with intent to strengthen national trade ties amid American criticism. Sir Linpei Lam transfers from Beijing as the British Charge dAffaires, while Trevelyan, 47, brings broad Asian experience and will reassume duties in Britain after assignment.
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Unborn Child to Share Estate in Denver Will
Denver reports George D. Lewis died May leaving a 14000 pound estate with no expressed will. County Judge David Brofran eyed a petition to divide one half to the widow and the other half among three sons four daughters a gramison and the unborn child pending court approval Thursday.
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David Brofran
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Household Warning From Museum On Insects
A household warning issued today by the American Museum of Natural History notes moths and beetles are entering homes. The report mentions early life stages and urges readers to inspect stored goods and take preventive steps.
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New York
American Museum of Natural, History
Tells Demos to Stop Bellyaching
Fragmented OCR text presents political rhetoric targeting Democrats with garbled phrases and names. The passage mentions workers, elections, and unnamed figures in a distorted stream of characters, lacking clear events or outcomes.
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Hand to Hand Fighting Flares Along Front
A chaotic Korean front report details intense fighting with Red trenches and South Korean counterattacks near Outpost Victoria and other western sector positions. Allied air power, including American Sabre jets, claimed several enemy aircraft downed while MIGs suffered heavy losses in the week ending Friday.
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Denies Being a Red Loses Job In New York
A New York City patrolman was fired after admitting prior denials of Communist membership were untrue. Meyer E. Rubenstein testified he belonged to the party from about 1935 to 1948 and had lied to protect his family from being accused and condemned. Other officers faced investigation as the probe extended.
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New York City
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Air Force Budget Slashes Spark Congressional Battle
A February report thresholds five billion dollars in Air Force efforts to trim the next year’s budget, prompting Rep Yorty to call for details while Sen Margaret Chase Smith questions the administration plan. The document hints at restoring cuts and preserving power, with secretary Wilson yet to reply. Army hotels and classifications appear in a separate, unclear note about Italy.
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Harrison Ready With Showdown Truce Plan
Fragmented report details possible truce terms amid high level discussions. Washington sources cite Secretary of State and UN talks with North Korea and allies, aiming for armistice feasibility and prisoner exchanges. Major participants and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Proclamation Declares Rodeo Week in Hope Arkansas
A local proclamation designates May 2 to May 30 as Rodeo Week in Hope Arkansas. It urges citizens to wear western clothing to honor livestock heritage and community traditions, noting the social and cultural value of rural apparel and festive attire.
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Gold Bars Stolen at Port of New York Airport
A shipment worth 27000 in gold bars was reportedly stolen at New York port facilities. Six bars were taken from a larger consignment run from San Salvador two days after departure. Police investigated with officials saying other bars and silverware remain undistributed.
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Flood Is No Stranger to Farmers
Arkansas farm earnings rose to about 447 million dollars in 152, despite reduced production in crops like corn and cotton. Poultry industry growth continues, with 72.6 million broilers last year. Union and Washington County farmers adopt grazing strategies. extension agents report market softness for canning tomatoes and a cautious outlook for the year.
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Union County
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Union County Soil Conservation Testriet
Millar
Miller
James Hopper
Roy &. Lambert
Arkansas
Lambert
Louisiana Flood Strikes area with rising warnings
Weather bulletin warns of continued flooding as the river threatens more towns. Reports describe 14,000 people fed and extensive property damage with backwater reaching window levels. Residents face disease concerns and widespread disruption across a broad Southwest Louisiana region as waters slowly ease in some neighborhoods and push toward new hazards.
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Wreck Victims Robbed During Recovery from Plane Crash
Officials report that some returning Army Valley Veterans in a crash scene robbed of items such as foreign currency medals watches and personal effects. Col L L Skinner announced custody and ongoing inquiry into the alleged thefts as 87 veterans and civilian aides were brought from the crash area marred by deep snow.
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Russian Leader Ridgway Sees No Letup in Offensives
In a public address in New York General Ridgway and NATO allies stressed that Soviet aims remain unchanged and strength has grown. He warned that allied units and munitions are being positioned to counter the threat and urged continued resolve in Europe.
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