GOP Plans Attacks on Truman Foreign Policy
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan recuperates from surgery and plans to return Jan 3 as Republicans push to attack the administration over China Japan and Israel policy. Brewster Knowland Wherry and others weigh criticizing Democratic handling and consultations in foreign issues. More on page two A.
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Plane Missing In California Near Sacramento Flight
A California Arrow Airline two engine DC-3 with seven aboard vanished after a 5:08 p.m. Oakland departure for Sacramento. Ground rescue crews searched marshlands and mountain areas as reports said the crew included pilot Jim Garnett and passengers included Mrs. George Batchelor and her child.
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New York Faces Water Crisis with Car Wash Ban
New York, Dec 8. The city imposes broad water cuts as shortages grow. Automobiles must not be washed. pools and tennis courts stay empty. subway washings halt. Civilian water wardens patrol for leaks. fines rise for wasting water. upstate reservoirs near one third capacity.
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Price Averages On Old Belt Are Steady
Raleigh reports tobacco price averages on the flue cured old belt held steady despite poor quality. The sale, marked by the smallest volume of the season, saw 581 650 pounds average 35.58 per hundred, a new season low and down from prior days.
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Governor Declines to Intervene in Death Row Executions
Governor Scott announced he would not intervene for three men set to die in the gas chamber. Monroe Medlin 23 Audie Lee Brown 29 and Allen T Reid 30 face execution at 10 a.m. tomorrow in a first multiple state execution under his administration.
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Truman-Vinson to Confer Before State of the Union Draft
President Truman plans a Florida visit with Chief Justice Vinson to discuss strategy ahead of writing the state of the union message. The talks aim to push liberalized displaced persons legislation through the Senate Judiciary panel led by Senator McCarran. Economic plans include a higher fiscal year budget, with Frank Pace and staff joining for budget discussions.
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Cold Weather Extends South
The coldest fall weather hit the North Central region as temperatures plunged to 16 below zero in Minot. The cold air spread south into Oklahoma and North Texas with subzero conditions across North Dakota Minnesota eastern South Dakota northwestern Iowa and northwestern Wisconsin. No relief expected until Friday as subfreezing temps are forecast for Georgia and the Carolinas while northern New England and Great Lakes see snow flurries.
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Shirt Factory Fire Damages Troutman Plant
A fire at the Troutman shirt factory in Mooresville last night caused a loss of several thousand dollars. The blaze began in the boiler room after closing hours. no one was injured.
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Probers Track Wartime Atomic Shipments to Russia
House investigators pursue more wartime atomic shipments to the Russians amid claims of 500 pounds of uranium compound in 1944 and possible heavy water transfers. The committee questions former officials including Moore Hoopes Groves and Wallace as it probes lend lease actions and potential pressure on approvals.
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Doctors Near Decision On Assessments
The American Medical Association prepared to vote on a 25 dollar annual dues assessment covering about 85 percent of its 142000 members. The funds would back AMA finances and its campaign against socialized medicine with support viewed as light opposition so far.
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George Lull
Next Speaker Of House May Be Scott Opponent
In Raleigh on December 8 1950 two lawmakers who backed Governor Scott in 1949 disclosed plans to run for speaker of the House in 1951. Wayne county's W Frank Taylor and Wake county's Arch T Allen said they will likely seek the post. Also expected to run are Fred Royster of Vance and Alonzo C Edwards of Greene though Edwards is out of date. All are veteran legislators.
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Marshville Plans Christ Centered Christmas Display
Marshville to replace the town parade with a large manger scene unveiled Friday night as the centerpiece of Christmas celebrations. Caroling will continue for the needy and shut ins ahead of Christmas. The program was proposed by Rev. Hubert S. Mumford and organized with local pastors.
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China May Get Respite From War
Nationalists shift capital to Formosa abandoning much of mainland China to the Reds. The emergency cabinet sets Sichang as general headquarters for mainland operations and accepts Gen. Chang Chun's resignation while naming Ku Chu Tung as director of southwest China with Hu Tsung Nan and Yang Sen as deputies. Two guerrilla forces are directed to operate under the southwest headquarters.
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Gordon Gray Leading For U N C Post
CHAPEL HILL December 8 Army Secretary Gordon Gray leads the field for the UNC presidency as committee members weigh Gray against Yale’s William Clyde DeVane Undersecretary James E Webb and acting UNC President W D Carmichael Jr Other named candidates include W H Stope LSU president Henry Brandis UNC Law School dean and F W Hanft law faculty member The full board of trustees will elect the new president with a February meeting planned and several committee sessions ahead
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Victor Bryant
Durham
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Louisiana State University
Henry Brandis
University of North Carolina Law School
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Law School
Rise in Unemployment Exhaustions Hits Half Million
Government figures show about 500000 people exhausted unemployment insurance during July through September. The data from the labor department's bureau of employment security note many still without jobs after using all benefits, highlighting potential strains in future recessions.
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Labor Department
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Census Bureau
Stock Market Opens Upward Slide Halts Early
New York reports a stalled opening as stock trading slowed after an initial rise spurred by Wednesday gains. Fractional advances appeared across many issues while certain leaders such as Chrysler and Goodyear traded up, and losses were posted by Republic Steel and Du Pont among others.
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Rural fire protection linked to roads and phone services
Governor Scott said improved country roads and expanded telephone services should lead to stronger rural fire protection and announced a Friday talk to state fire chiefs. Legislation would be needed for mutual aid beyond city limits and to resolve liability and taxation issues as cities and counties share firefighting costs.
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Mine Owners Claim to Be Holding Line
Washington reports John L. Lewis using a three day work week to pressure operators while most mines run with limited staffing. Some Midwest and southern soft coal firms sign on, expanding production. hard coal operators still resist. New contracts raise welfare royalty to 35 cents per ton and add 95 cents daily pay for miners, lifting base wage to 15 dollars.
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Cotton crop forecast for 1949 reaches 16 million bales
The Agriculture Department in its year end tally estimates the 1949 cotton crop at 16,034,000 bales of 500 pounds each.
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Agriculture Department
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