Pact finalizes European peace treaties amid Molotov concessions
New York December 6 AP After over a year of talks among Russia and western powers the council of foreign ministers neared completion of European satellite peace treaties. Molotov agreed to key concessions while Byrnes accepted Italy's reparations totaling 360 million dollars distributed to Yugoslavia Greece Russia Ethiopia and Albania. The Danube free navigation pledge was included in Balkan treaties.
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Appeal Is Made To Reds By Baruch On Atomic Control
In Lake Success New York Bernard Baruch urged the Soviet Union to back the American plan for controlling the atomic bomb. He told the United Nations atomic energy commission that only his plan meets basic principles and must be approved by year’s end. Gromyko requested time to study the proposal while Baruch asserted U N cooperation but insisted on the American framework.
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Weather outlook for Carolinas and regional temps
North Carolina remains clear to partly cloudy with warmer lows today and tonight. Saturday continues partly cloudy with a mild upward trend in temperatures and general above normal readings for the period. Augusta and Buncombe area notes show no significant precipitation, with official records from Charlotte indicating varied temperatures and rainfall within typical December patterns across major cities including Wilmington and Greensboro.
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Bilbo Defends Views Ahead of Senate Probes
Jackson Mississippi December reports Theo G Bilbo unrepentant as he prepares for another Senate committee session. He asserts no apology for white supremacy advocacy while denying urging violence. Ellender predicts a near unanimous committee report with a preliminary due December 16. Bilbo testifies in his own defense amid questions on ties to war contractors.
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Dimout Expansion Looks Likely If Coal Strike Persists
Washington reports the Civilian Production Administration prepared new hard fuel limits to start Monday if a soft coal strike settlement is not reached. The plan would extend dimout rules to all utilities using soft coal and adjust stock thresholds to 20 days from 15 for second phase rules while urging coal sharing among utilities. The action could also freeze coke outputs and affect utilities across southern states including Florida and Georgia.
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Brighter Shipping Picture Amid Eased Freight Embargo
The easing of the freight embargo allows railroads to accept shipments across their lines and trucking will continue handling hosiery and textile shipments unless restricted. Manufacturers warn that lack of critical materials could curtail production in weeks. Local furniture plants report fair lumber and fuel inventories but rely on scarce glue and steel springs. some may close if supplies dry up. Hosiery firms expect truck or air delivery to continue, but materials remain tight and shipments to Southern Railway routes exist to Atlanta Washington New Orleans Memphis St Louis Evansville and Louisville with possible New York transit via Washington. Transshipment between rails requires extra permits.
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No Draftees In January
Washington reports the war department will draft women in January 1947 as a holiday draft is extended another month due to over strength. There are about 1.2 million active troops and 250 thousand in terminal leave or hospitals, with plans to reduce totals to roughly 1.31 million by year end and 1.07 million by mid-1947 amid uncertain enlistment recovery. Officials imply a February draft call depends on enlistment trends.
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Walkout Trouble Feared Across Nation Amid Coal Strike
Pittsburgh dispatch reports an embargo on railroad freight shipments fueling layoffs as the soft coal strike raises unemployment past 213,000 in related industries. Predictions warn 5 million idle by New Year if the strike persists, with government measures to extend brown-outs in 21 eastern states and civilian production chief John D. Small forecasting cold homes within a week. In Durango, 40 AFL United Mine Workers operate six small mines awaiting word from John L. Lewis.
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Chinese Reds Offer Fresh Start in Peace Talks
The Chinese communists proposed a fresh start for peace negotiations but pressed rigid terms, leading sources near Chiang Kai-Shek to say the offer would not be seriously considered. The move came via Gen. Chou En-Lai, back in Yenan, in a formal note to Gen. Marshall.
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Neighbors to Honor Gardner Sentoff for Britain Post
Shelby civic and business leaders plan a farewell testimonial for former North Carolina governor Max Gardner, named U.S. ambassador to Britain. A committee led by Holt McPherson will organize after a meeting with Senator Clyde R. Hoey and chamber and merchants group presidents.
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UN Battles Over Site Of Home Fronted by Four Cities
The 54 nation U N headquarters committee nears a showdown vote on the permanent home for the United Nations. San Francisco is rejected by Soviet Russia while Philadelphia is backed by Britain among the four U S cities San Francisco New York Philadelphia and Boston. U S delegation head Warren R Austin is to announce the U S preference as the General Assembly prepares to choose by two thirds vote. President Truman reportedly offers the Presidio of San Francisco free of charge pending congressional consent amid accusations of campaign by the Russian delegate.
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Forging of Name In Election Declared Illegal
Raleigh reports Attorney General Harry McMullan held forging or entering someone’s name in a registration book is unlawful unless by the registrant’s own application. The ruling details election law violations and related legal opinions on taxes, county authority, registration, and weapon licenses.
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Strike Cripples Two Carolinas as Freight Embargo Hits
A nationwide embargo on non-vital freight begins. unemployment rises across the Carolinas with about 100 Sea Board Airline workers laid off in Charleston, plus 125 railroad workers affected in Asheville and Graniteville mill slowdowns. Railway idleness and reduced service are expected to worsen Sunday.
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Stalin's Illness Confirmed Report from London and Kremlin
Paris dispatch cites sources in London confirming rumors that Soviet Premier Stalin is seriously ill. The Whitehall chatter notes Kremlin bulletins now accompany updates on his health, while embassy staff question royal family style secrecy and the accuracy of Star Man's Diary claims.
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Jurist Expedites Action in Lewis Contempt Fines Case
Washington dispatch reports John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers posted 10 000 cash and 3 500 000 in U S government bonds to cover fines for contempt of court in the coal strike. Judge Goldsborough stayed collection pending appeal as Lewis and the union plan to petition the circuit court of appeals. President Truman discussed the strike with officials while CIO chief Murray urged unified action with AFL amid federal injunctions and a looming 80th Congress.
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High Point to host North State conference basketball tourney
Salisbury bulletin reports High Point has been awarded the North State conference basketball tournament sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held February 24 25 and 26 with conference officials announcing the arrangement.
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