Tobin Says Senate Immunity Must Face Libel Courts
Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin told veterans the Senate should not shield libel from the law and urged accusers to prove charges or face libel court. He warned against racial and religious discrimination as tools of propaganda and said democracy must prove its merit to defeat Communism. A VFW encampment filed a resolution asking President Truman to replace Secretary of State Dean Acheson.
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Ex Legislator Gardner Eyes Run for Governor
Ernest A. Gardner of Shelby said he is seriously considering entering the governor’s race and expects to decide in about ten days. Gardner noted his three terms in Cleveland County and service as special counsel for the State Bar Association, with prior legislative sessions in 1933 1935 and 1937.
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Senator Warns US Would Bomb Russia If Western Europe Falls
Washington reports Senator Brien McMahon warns that if Western Europe is invaded by the Soviet Union the United States would strike Soviet sources with atomic weapons. The Atomic Energy Commission notes testing at Nevada is planned with new operations to come.
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Stock Market Moves Higher on Industrial Shares
New York markets rallied as industrial stocks hit 21 year highs amid selective gains. Transactions in early trading reached 510000 shares with American Smelting up 13-8 to 83-4 and Newmont Mining rising about 3 points to 18 amid dividend news.
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Ridgway Message Opens Path to Ceasefire Talks
Gen. Ridgway signaled a route to resume ceasefire negotiations as foreign aid policy shifts face Senate scrutiny. The administration pressed a $7.5 billion bill to fund vital materials and Western Europe defense, with Democratic leaders wary of deeper cuts and troop deployments.
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Wage Board Takes Over Ore Strike
Washington The Wage Stabilization Board took over the copper dispute at President Truman's request as hearings begin. It may send the strike back to the White House if unresolved. The Mine Mill and Smelter Workers Union rejects, but plans a delegation.
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Senate Bill Cuts Aid To Red Suppliers
The Senate passed a bill to curb U S aid to nations exporting strategic materials to Russia and allies. Supporters said it tightens sanctions while some Republicans argued it does not go far enough. The measure, approved 55 to 16, returns to the House for action.
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Odds Gone Bad Says Bookmaker Exposé
A cryptic notice notes that a bookmaker now offers no odds in bets, warning readers of shifting wagering practices and disputing fair chances. The terse comment reflects a betting trend and local sentiment on odds.
Filmdom’s “Bad Boy” dies from hypodermic shot
The 32 year old film star Walker died after a sedative overdose and respiratory failure in his beach bungalow. Dr. Silver said the same sedative had been used previously with “good results.” Oxygen was given for an hour before his death. Walker had a history of alcoholism and legal troubles, including a 1939 marriage to Jennifer Jones and a later marriage to Barbara Ford with a divorce amid accusations of anger and abuse.
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Emperor Hirohito shifts from godlike role to symbolic figure
Article notes Emperor Hirohito, who renounced divinity, is not expected to reclaim his former godlike status after Japan’s postwar constitution designates him as the symbol of the state with no government powers. It describes public reaction, Allied views on war responsibility, and the emperor’s diminished authority.
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Senators Urge Army to Buy Cotton for Nation Stockpile
Senate Armed Services subcommittee led by Sen. John C. Stennis questions Army quartermaster Maj. Gen. Feldman and discusses immediate cotton stockpiling. Secretary Brannan cites defense production act authority and notes price drops may justify or deter stockpiling while Army orders could boost mill consumption later.
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Ridgway Rejects Communist Demand for New Inquiry
Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway's firm reply to Communist demands may clear the way for renewed Korean armistice talks. He dismissed a proposal for a fresh UN probe into the alleged bombing, saying such an investigation would only delay negotiations.
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Planes Hit N Korea Railroads Amid Heavy Rains
Reported air strikes targeted North Korean supply lines as monsoon rains slowed ground action. Allied pilots, including fighter escorts, engaged MiGs in aerial clashes, then returned to base after mission completions.
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Mississippi Chooses White as Governor in Bitter Primary
Mississippi voters backed White for governor as precincts remained to be counted in a hot Democratic primary. Johnson acknowledged defeat but waited for an official tally, while Laurel Mayor Carroll Gartin won the lieutenant governorship over Jimmy Arrington in a wide margin, underscoring a Solid South stance against Truman era policies.
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Prominent Doctor Oren Moore Dies in Charlotte
Dr. Oren Moore longtime leader in North Carolina medicine died in a Charlotte hospital after a period of declining health. A graduate of the North Carolina Medical School in 1911 he practiced in Charlotte and served as president of the North Carolina Medical Society in 1945. He retired from practice at Presbyterian Hospital due to illness after serving on multiple Charlotte hospital staffs.
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