Writer Leaves Big City and Returns to Home Town
HAL BOYLE profiles John Parris of Sylva North Carolina a longtime reporter who swapped a glittering big city career for a quieter life in his mountain hometown. Parris who covered war and diplomacy grew restless yearning for meaning beyond high profile bylines and a city beat back home he finds deeper satisfaction.
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United Nations
John the Hill Man Finds New Life and Work
John, a former UN diplomatic correspondent, leaves his post to return to his Appalachian roots. He promotes Unto These Hills for the Cherokee and writes Roaming the Hills for the Ashville Citizen. His mountain vignettes and book sales signal rising fame and new projects.
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Ashville
United Nations
All Time High NYC Real Estate Valuation Reaches New Peak
New York Citys assessed real estate value climbs to 21 374 825 121 dollars an increase of 353 708 800 from last year The Hague reports extended search for oil prospecting by a Dutch firm in Dutch New Guinea as learned in the Hague.
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Hague
Radford Urges Navy Grads to Embrace Joint Teamwork
Admiral Arthur W. Radford told Annapolis graduates that the armed forces must think and act as a team. He cautioned against pride in tradition and urged flexibility and timely adjustments while preserving standards.
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Telegraphers Continue Talks Amid Threat of Nationwide Strike
Washington negotiators for Western Union and the Commercial Telegraphers Union held more contract discussions as a potential nationwide strike loomed. About 34 000 Western Union workers faced expired wages, CTU and company officials reported progress, CTU trimmed demands from 16 to 15 cents per hour while the firm offered 10 cents. Brazil Sao Paulo plans 250 million dollars in electric capacity over the next decade.
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