States Act To Check Crime Sayings Of This Nation’s Children
The article discusses varied views on sex offenders and crime prevention. Gov. Earl Warren backs a 10 million dollar mental hospital for the criminally insane, while urging enforcement of existing laws. Judges call for more psychiatrists and medical treatment over new penalties. North Carolina notes rising molestation claims with no clear cause, and South Carolina cites normal crime rates with death penalties for rape.
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Earl Warren
California
Department of Correction
Adrian Bonnelly
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Associated Press
Bonnelly
North Carolina
Walter Anderson
State Bureau of Investigation
South Carolina
Formosa Debate as Hot Potato in U S Policy
The piece argues Formosa could spark imperialism protests if occupied by the United States. It notes harsh repression of alleged collaborators, poverty, nationalist refugees, and a Chiang Kai-shek army with U S gear, suggesting Washington will likely wait and watch. India remains the top peanut producer.
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United States
Reds
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Chiang Kai-shek
Secrets of atomic fission and Soviet espionage revealed
General Groves testifies that at least three wartime atomic material shipments reached the Soviet Union and that espionage was directed by the Russian embassy. He cites targets in Berkeley Chicago and New York City and notes questions about uranium samples missing documents and the speed of Russia's discovery.
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Calif
Chicago
New York City
Groves
House Group
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Air Force
Hopkins
Russia
George Racey Jordan
New York
Jordan
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Committee
Showdown to Come in 1950 in Health Insurance Battle
AMA leader Henderson warned that the fight over compulsory health insurance would continue into 1950. He said critics attack medicine and fear socialization, while doctors stay vigilant as Congress and the 1950 elections approach. The comments accompany AMA progress in its education campaign led by Whitaker and Baxter.
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White House
Henderson
AMA
Louisville
Clem Whitaker
Sinking Fund to Be Put to Work
A state bond issue plans to use a sinking fund to back debt, with profits from the entire transaction expected to total about 3 million dollars. Bonds maturing within four years. first batch bids open December 13. Demand for state bonds cuts yields to about 0.5 percent due to tax exemptions. proceeds may be invested in U S long term securities at 2.28 percent, the difference yielding profit.
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Hodges
U. S
Santa's Beard No Longer Fire Hazard
Wilmington reporters note Santa Claus will no longer risk catching fire as he descends chimneys. Du Pont chemists have modified Santa's beard to melt instead of burn when exposed to flame, produced by a New York wig maker. Trial by combat remained in force in England until the early 19th century.
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Del
Dec
Santa
E. L du Pont de Nemours & Company
du Pont
Santa Claus
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England
Coal Operators Reach Short Term Pact on Pensions
The agreement raises miners daily pay to 15 dollars and adds a 35 cent ton royalty for welfare and pensions. The 30 day cancel clause triggers early doubts from big soft coal interests as anthracite talks resume in New York. The pact runs January 1 to September 1 1951 with effects on production costs and benefits.
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UMW
Lewis
New York
John JD. Battle
National Coal Association
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers Association
Imports Must Balance Says Conference Discusses Trade Deficit
The Waldorf Astoria session opened with Calder of NAM outlining three paths to balance exports and imports including cutting exports, boosting foreign investments, or restricting imports. Hoff man warned a Cold War loss could trigger huge deficits and a doubled defense budget. Johnson pledged defense savings on Pearl Harbor anniversary.
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Waldorf-Astoria
America
Calder
NAM
Hoffman
Louis Johnson
Pearl Harbor
Smithfield Backs Legal Beer Sales in Local Vote
Smithfield Johnston county voters approved beer sales 872 to 393 while Valdese Burke county residents rejected beer 562 to 360 and wine 556 to 361. The elections followed countywide bans adopted last September. Selma plans a beer election next Tuesday.
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Smithfield
Associated Press
Valdese
Johnston County
Burke County
Selma
Child Killed In Auto Crash Near Rocky Mount
A 12 year old girl Dorothy Louise Mills was struck and killed by an automobile near Rocky Mount. The highway patrol reported the death yesterday and identified the victim.
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Rocky Mount
Here
Highway Patrol
Dorothy Louise Mills
Malpass and Kearns Plan New High Point Market
Herman Malpass and Wayne Kearns will open a new food market Thursday at Lexington and Centennial, featuring five departments and 18 000 square feet of paved parking. The store is part of Malpass and Kearns two-store chain with managers split between the new and existing locations.
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Lexington and
Centennial Avenues
Jack Beeson
James
Herman Malpass
Wayne .Kearns
High Point
Lexington Avenue
Centennial Avenue
Centennial
Lexington Avenues
Malpass
Kearns
Richardson and
Wrenn
Malpass and
Father Slays Three Children
Police report a father, identified as Conner, killed his three children after remarks that he knew what he had done. Neighbors described him as a quiet, intelligent man and a devoted husband who had been working too hard.
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Stinnett
Pauline Allen
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