Taft Faces New Battle For Senate Leadership
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio may seek to stay as policy chairman as Republicans face shifts in leadership. The contest involves Eisenhower supporters and Young Turks, with Taft backed by several peers while others hint at possible moves ahead of January's new Congress.
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State Prisons Director unveils new leadership team
Walter Anderson, newly appointed state prisons director, begins a new program with two top aides. He moved Warden Robert A. Allen from Central Prison to oversee prison camps and named Blaine M Madison as assistant director in charge of rehabilitation and training. Both posts are newly created.
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Wake Forest to resume building on new campus
Wake Forest College plans to restart construction at its Winston-Salem campus the week of August 11 with a shipment of steel arriving. The steel shortage caused by the national strike halted the chapel-classroom building begun June 2, delaying the foundation materials. The college aims to open in 1954.
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Presbyterians weigh permanent office building plan
Davidson Aug 2 The Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina will discuss authorizing study of a permanent office building at its September 24 meeting at Davidson College. Current headquarters are in Raleigh. Council chair W C Price of Charlotte leads the council. no sites are announced.
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Coast Guard Crewman Killed in Norfolk Area Car Crash
Vernon C. Saunders twenty one a crew member of the Coast Guard cutter Chincoteague based at Norfolk Virginia was killed when the car he rode in crashed into a canal near Manteo. The accident occurred about half a mile south of the Roanoke Island Nags Head bridge. The driver was slightly injured and another passenger escaped injury.
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Threatened Rail Strike Called Off
A threatened New York Central Railroad strike east of Buffalo was suspended at least temporarily. A company union conference was set for Monday to resolve working rules and grievances dating back to 1950 while unions planned their own Cleveland meeting. Leaders confirmed no official notice had been posted for a Sunday strike and arranged a 9 30 a m EST meeting in New York.
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Teen girl killed in U.S. 1 crash near Rockingham
A car overturned on U S 1 about ten miles east of Rockingham killing Joanne Evans 15 of Bellville New Jersey. Her mother Mrs Charlotte Evans and Mrs Michael Mescera plus Phyllis Mescera and Michael Mescera Jr eight of Bloomfield New Jersey were hospitalized at Hamlet after the wreck.
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U S Faces French Accusation Over Aid Promises
Washington reports French charges that the United States failed to deliver about 500 million dollars in defense orders for French factories. U S officials deny any pledged total and warn the dispute could affect NATO plans and press France’s war effort in Indo China.
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Riots Brought Under Control At Bordeaux Prison Montreal
A second riot at Bordeaux prison in 12 hours ended after tear gas and fire hoses subdued about 200 mutineers. Dozens injured or treated, prison heavily damaged with kitchens, library, and beds wrecked as guards regain control.
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Eisenhower Stevenson clash over crusade remark
Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson accused Dwight D. Eisenhower of waging a political crusade to help Republican candidates. Stevenson cited Eisenhower's Denver news conference and asked if the general can unite with McCarthy Jenner Kem and Bricker. The four GOP critics have disagreed on foreign policy and UN strengthening. Stevenson questioned if the crusade is about office more than principles.
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Iranians Hurl Attacks At Foreign Advisers In Senate
In Tehran the Senate passed a six month program granting Prime Minister Mossadegh broad powers while targeting foreign advisers including U S missions and Point Four aid groups. Deputies demanded expulsion of American missions amid protests over foreign influence and oil disputes with Britain.
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Farmers Work To Offset Huge Loss From Drought
In Nashville, farmers faced near zero yields and depleted pastures as drought hit the South. Officials declared six states disaster areas and prepared emergency aid to provide feed for livestock and disaster loans to keep farming viable.
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Recaptured Convicts Grilled In Murder Of Springfield Housewife
Springfield Vermont was the scene of a massive manhunt when two escaped convicts Donald Demag and Francis Blair, both wounded, were captured after a brutal midnight attack that killed Eliza beth Weatherup. Authorities confirm the pair gave statements about their escape from Windsor prison and the Weatherup assault. Weatherup, 57, is hospitalized with head injuries and stab wounds, and his wife died four hours after the attack.
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Rain Returns as North Carolina Farmers Report Damaging Losses
Rainfall across North Carolina boosts hopes yet highlights heavy crop losses. Tobacco and corn led the tolls with extensive figures across counties including New Hanover, Robeson, Bladen, Surry, Johnston, Cabarrus, and Rockingham. Officials seek disaster designation and emergency feed supplies.
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Republicans Level Guns At Truman
Eisenhower campaign aides blasted Truman era policies and warned that Stevenson would out-Truman and push complete socialism. Summerfield said Wyatt's appointment signals left wing control of the Stevenson campaign as Nixon and other strategists conferred amid planning sessions.
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Border Belt tobacco markets open with cautious gains forecast
Eight Border Belt tobacco markets begin the 1952-53 sales season with expectations of modest price increases for early sales. Growers anticipate more than 15 million dollars in cash from the crop and a total season sale around 140 million pounds, though drought damage could trim both pounds and revenue.
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