Korean Truce Talks Reach Showdown in Panmunjom
The weekend brought the prospect of a U N and Allied negotiators facing a possible breakdown in Korea truce talks. Officials warned that a deadlock could end armistice hopes, while Panmunjom held a pause as Joy and Nam faced renewed discussions, with no reason given for the plenary session halt.
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Tokyo
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United Nations
Adm
C. Turner Joy
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Red
Bond issues planned for Haywood Lenoir Columbus counties
Raleigh confirms three bond issues totaling 1 000 000 with a 5 000 000 revenue anticipation issue. Haywood County school bonds and county hospital annex bonds for Columbus County are among the offerings. Whiteville notes 25 ex Ku Klux Klan members face trials in April. Winston-Salem reports Western Electric talks stall as union and company resume bargaining under federal mediation.
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Haywood
Lenoir County
Columbus County
Winston-Salem
Western Electric
Seth Brewer
Frank Crane
North Carolina Conciliation Service
Converted U S Nav Les Sold to France for Hospital Ship
In Elizabeth City the 140 foot former naval vessel Les, rebuilt as a hospital ship with 100 patient capacity, is handed to France. It will depart soon for Saigon to assist French operations against Communists. Captain Paul Wintersdorff arrives to assume command as a French crew is expected.
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Elizabeth City
U. S
Les
France
Saigon
Indo- China
Paul Wintersdorff
Saint-Maurice
Catholic fraternal order to hold 32nd state convention
Approximately 250 members from the Columbus area will meet in Greensboro May 16 through 18 as the Catholic fraternal order holds its state convention Louis E Ford general chairman announces plans for the 32nd annual meeting of the group today.
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Greensboro
Age of Columbus
Louis E. Ford
More Areas Inundated By Flood In Dubuque And Midwest
Dubuque Iowa reports a 100 block area flooded by the Mississippi River with six feet of water and over 1 000 residents homeless. The crest passed overnight while Missouri River levels fall at Kansas City and floodwaters threaten farms downstream. Army Engineers say 601 400 acres flooded from Rule Nebraska to the Missouri mouth and 17 500 people homeless. Troops recalled from flood duty as Missouri receded upstream.
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Mississippi River
Kansas City
Rule
Neb
Missouri
Fifth Army
Negotiations Seen Faltering on Korea Armistice Talks
Officials note conflicts among negotiators and a rare drop in optimism about a quick accord in Panmunjom talks. Two weeks earlier a settlement seemed likely, with UN forces in Korea involved and high level talks in Tokyo and Washington reportedly shaping bold proposals.
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Korea
State Department
United Nations
Panmunjom
Tokyo
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Reds Accused Of Smuggling Drugs To Gls
United Nations dispatch reports Harry Anslinger accusing Communist China and North Korea of drug trafficking aimed at American troops. He cited two alleged leaders and said narcotics networks finance communist activities in Asia. Japan reported 2208 narcotics arrests last year, with Chinese and Korean traffickers making up 646. The U N commission debated the charges but kept the record intact.
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N. Y
China
Harry J. Anslinger
U. S
Po I-po
Heku Itsu-pa
Central Financial and Economic Committee
Peking
Akira Ito
Bashin
North Korea
Anslinger
Far East
U. N
America
Japan
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Orient
Communist Party
Russell Attacks Kefauver in Florida Campaign
Dick Russell accuses Kefauver of leading a Atlantic Union super state plan to swallow the Constitution and curb rights. He cites a $158,714 lobby spend and calls a crucial Florida primary pivotal to his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Estes Kefauver
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Dick Russell
Kefauver
Gainesville
Fla
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Georgia
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George Smathers
D-Fla
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Red Hills
Eugene Talmadge
Congress
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Canada
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Ohio
Miami
University of Florida
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Gael Sullivan
National Committee
Florida
Steel Owners Face Court Fight as Strike Looms
Washington April 26 CIO Unit Steelworkers threaten a strike if the government’s seizure of the steel industry stands. Industry lawyers predict a court ruling within a week on halting the seizure or upholding it, while President Truman could respond with Taft Hartley or new legislation. Feinsinger says a settlement could be reached at the bargaining table if the seizure remains.
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Sident Truman
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Attoms
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Truman
Graham A. Barden
D-Nc
House Labor Committee
Defense Agen Ee
Ohioan Scores Win In Three States Ike Takes Colorado
Sen Taft boosted delegate strength in Arizona Virginia and Arkansas while Gen Eisenhower drew solid support in Colorado as 65 GOP delegates were chosen nationwide Kansas Democrats completed a 16 member uninstructed delegation voting as a unit. Two delegates have indicated support for Sen Robert Kerr of Oklahoma.
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Virginia
Arkansas
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Kansas
Robert Kerr
Oklahoma
Washington
Thomas Coleman
Wisconsin
A. D. Smith
Newport News
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Eisenhower
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GOP
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Dawsonville
Roy Fositer
Wadley
Foster
Utah
Chicago
Sheek
Z Y . Dake
Ed Converse
Arthur Summerfield
Flint
Mich
Asiene
Say
Michigan
Military Spending Debate Sparks Fierce Washington clash
The Senate faces a sharp vote as a proposal to cap military spending at 46 billion dollars clashes with a bigger appropriation of about 52 billion. House and Pentagon officials warn delays to aircraft and ship programs, while supporters argue it tightens budget discipline without crippling defense.
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House
Ar W. Smith
D-Va
Vinson
D-Ga
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Air Force
Army
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Pentate
Brothers Guard Girl in Hospital Over Blood Transfusion
In Odessa Texas two Brooklyn brothers guard their sister Grace Olliff's hospital room to block a blood transfusion, citing Jehovah Witness beliefs. Grace, 20, regained consciousness after a head on collision the prior Sunday, as police prepare for possible injunction enforcement.
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Brooklyn
Grace Marie Olliff
Midland
John
Willige Olliff
Jehovah's Witnesses
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Southern textile industry accused of union busting
A Senate labor subcommittee charged the Southern textile industry with a widespread conspiracy to destroy unions and cited Taft Hartley Act used to suppress organizing. The report, based on 1950 hearings, urged reforms while noting Southern mills pay lower wages and show lower union membership than New England rivals.
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Washington
Senate Labor
Labor and Management Relations Subcommittee
Robert A. Taft
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CIO
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American Enka Corp
Emil Rieve
Textile Workers Union
South
Senator Ellender calls for death of controls law
Senator Ellender of Louisiana urged Congress to let the Defense Production Act expire and criticized the Wage Stabilization Board for overreach. He argued the act serves labor more than industry and accused the president of seizing steel mills to push inflation. He condemned the threat to keep Congress in session for defense funds.
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Washington
Sen
Ellender
D-La
Congress
Truman
WWL
New Orleans
Wage Stabilization Board
Engineers Exposition Closes at N C State College
North Carolina State College wrapped up its 20th annual engineers exposition and second annual high school day on April 26. Hundreds of high school seniors toured laboratories and viewed the exhibits.
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North Carolina State College
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