14 Aug 1958
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1958
Page
1
Edward Y. Mitchell presents a light column noting Col. Gaston’s absence in Florida with his two sisters. The playful piece jokes about his “roomkeeper” habits and the ongoing carnival season, while hoping the Colonel and kin enjoy warm days and rest before return.
The Miami Weather Bureau reported Becky around 22 miles north northeast of San Juan and 1,200 miles east southeast of Miami, moving west northwest at 20 mph with winds near 60 mph. Forecasters said Florida remains not at risk and sizes are not expected to change soon.
Gov Hodges telegram to Tar Heel congressman praised the Farm Advisory Committee's support for a farm bill protecting cotton parity. He warned of economic volatility without price legislation, noting textile leaders urge action and outlining ongoing farm program backing across Raleigh and counties.
In Van Nuys California Maxine Connelly 41 told police her husband Robert M Connelly dragged her through a tomato patch and forced her to sleep in a chicken coop for three nights He received a 23 day jail sentence. Safety check at Sam's Honolulu Moon tavern damaged by smoke and water. Fire broke out in the basement while a fire prevention inspector was performing a routine check. Congress debates amendments parity funding and farm support measures With North Carolina farmers and officials weighing the parity concept and storage needs Gov Hodges urged realism and diversification while bankers could aid by increasing grain storage.
The Belmont Mount Holly telephone directory front cover has an error listing Charlotte Davidson and Huntersville which are not included. A separate directory was delivered in December. Future policy: no separate Belmont Mount Holly directories at different times to ensure current listings as Charlotte prints on a different date from Belmont Mount Holly. New Jersey has 81 commercial airports.
Charlotte police chief Frank N. Littlejohn 73 was removed yesterday and will resign Sept. 1. The city council voted 4-3 to accept the resignation and named Capt. F C Selvey acting chief. Littlejohn, in a letter to the council, promised to unseat several councilmen next spring and accused officials of persecuting him. He blamed alleged Recorder's Court irregularities and said the next election would test whether Charlotte keeps a decent city or yields to venal politicians.
Superior court ordered singer Allan Ames to reduce monthly alimony to 1.50 dollars from 500 dollars due to declined income from singing engagements. Irene Hervey divorced Jones last December after 20 years of marriage. Ames later married shoe heiress Mary Florsheim Picking.
Four people were hospitalized after a head on collision on Wilkinson Boulevard near Gastonia. Pauline Hicks of McAdenville sustained internal injuries and a severe head laceration. Her daughter Patricia, seven, was also injured. Miller Henry Jarrell of McAdenville, the driver of the other car, suffered head and chest injuries and was admitted to Gastonia Memorial Hospital. Spears, a Charlotte salesman, was treated for hip injuries and released. police continue investigation.
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