Governor Kerr Scott Calls for Help for Cancer Crusade
Governor Kerr Scott urged generous support for North Carolina’s annual cancer crusade opening this week and running through April. He highlighted cures through early detection and treatment, commended the state division’s education and research work, and noted Lumberton’s new terminal care nursing home as a milestone toward a cancer institute.
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Stalin Sees Unification of Germany Amid Peace Talks
Stalin's statement interpreted in Helsinki as push by the Soviets to frame themselves as champion of a unified Germany. He called the moment opportune for German unification as Western powers plan a peace contract with West Germany. Adenauer signaled May talks among US UK and France on a peace pact that could entrench East West split.
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Konrad Adenauer
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Flood Warnings Bring Midwest Emergency Measures
Warnings of new floods spread through the Midwest triggering emergency efforts. Martial law in Havre Montana followed large-scale flooding. rivers rose in Indiana Ohio Kansas and North Dakota while towns faced evacuations and road closures. A four foot Sioux River dike protected Sioux Falls South Dakota and ice jams slowed traffic as Last month’s blizzards left towns strained and voters in Wisconsin faced river backed up by ice prompting boat-assisted polling.
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Netherlands Royalty Arrives for Washington Visit
Queen Juliana and Princess Beatrix arrive in Washington aboard a special plane after a pomp filled welcome at National Airport. Thousands line the streets as a ceremonial parade and grand reception unfold with U.S. officials and dignitaries in attendance. The tour includes Hyde Park, factories, tulip sites, and a joint session address to Congress.
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Congressmen Seek To Add Projects
Washington lawmakers press to add projects to a civil functions bill amid lengthy debate. They aim to add about 10 million dollars, though the bill remains largely unchanged from the committee version. The measure totals 434,900, with forecasts showing reductions versus President Truman's budget request.
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Woman anchors coffee table with stove iron base
Peggy Whitman of Mendenhall Massachusetts fashioned a coffee table from the bottom of an old pot bellied stove. She topped it with a gilded picture frame and a photograph, creating a sturdy decorative piece.
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Mass
Peggy Whitman
South's Political Course Is Difficult to Predict
Southern political realists weigh future paths if Russell falters. Governors Stevenson and Kerr loom as potential second choices, with Virginia and Georgia leaders eyeing open convention dynamics. Florida and Louisiana factions express mixed leanings while Tennessee and Arkansas show varied delegates.
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Tate
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Arkansas
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Allies Repel Red Attack On Korea Front Near Panmunjom
Allied troops beat back about 1500 Chinese Reds in hand to hand fighting four miles from the truce tents at Panmunjom. Front line reports say casualties were severe as attackers used flares and bugles.
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Korea
U. N
Panmunjom
Waterways to Receive 1 Million for North Carolina Projects
The House plans to allot federal funds for inland waterways and harbors in North Carolina for the new fiscal year. Army engineers earmarked 1 funds for the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway 233 000 Cape Fear River above Wilmington 337 600 Morehead City harbor 199 000 Wilmington harbor 282 000 Rollinson Channel 28 200 and the Atlantic Coastal Waterway dams canals and locks 50 000. Amendments seeking about 10 million more were rejected, including Cheatham Lock and Dam Tennessee and Hartwell Dam South Carolina.
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Wilmington
Rollinson Channel
House
Cheatham Lock
Tenn
Hartwell Dam
S. C
India sets 1952 rice import target at one million tons
India announces a 1952 rice import goal of 1,000,000 tons, up 10 percent from last year and about 35 percent higher than the previous season. Imported food grains for 1952 are expected to exceed five million tons.
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