Perjury Appears to Be Only Spy Case Charge
James Marlowe reports on the Washington view that perjury is the only firmly chargeable offense in the spy case so far. Lawyers say theft charges lack a statute. the 1938 papers limit indictments, while ongoing investigations could reveal new charges if evidence emerges.
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James Marlowe
Washington
Whittaker Chambers
Alger Hiss
State Department
Hiss
New
House Un-American Activities Committee
Grand Jury
Chambers
Taxpayers Receive Christmas Tax Forms Mailouts
North Carolina residents received income tax blank forms from the revenue department last week. The income tax division aims to mail about 35 000 forms daily and expects all to be in the mail before Christmas, according to Director Charlie Cook.
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Raleigh
Revenue Department
Income Tax Division
Charlie Cook
Retirement Fund Proposals Considered by Board
Raleigh December 13. Law enforcement officers retirement fund board considered proposals with police chiefs sheriffs and ABC boards in attendance. One plan would allow retirement at age 50 after 15 years service, down from the current 20 years.
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Raleigh
Board of Commissioners of the
Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Fund
Police Chiefs
Sheriffs
ABC Boards
Christmas Observance History from Puritans to Modern Times
A historical overview tracing Christmas from 17th century Puritan bans in Massachusetts to evolving celebrations in England and America. It covers Saturnalia links, pagan customs, the church’s compromise, calendar changes, and the emergence of Christmas traditions led by Dutch influence in America.
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Clark Kinnaird
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Church of England
England
Scotland
Saturnalia
Britain
Noel
America
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Traditions of Christmas Series Continues Tomorrow
The second article in a series on Christmas traditions will be published in The Name Paper tomorrow, continuing the featured explorations of holiday customs and lore.
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Central Press and Tie
Santa Claus
Death Verdict To Be Fought By Attorney
York South Carolina December 13 An attorney fights to save 34 year old Nathan T Corn from a January 28 death sentence for the slaying of his employer George L Beam Jr Rock Hill Oil operator. Defense contends improper evidence and late night sessions tainted the trial and that circumstantial evidence led to the verdict. The appeal to the State Supreme Court will challenge circumstantial proof and trial conduct.
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York, S
Nathan T. Corn
Corn
R. B. Hilderbrand
State Supreme Court
York County
George L. Beam, Jr
Rock Hill Oil Company
J. Henry Johnson
Johnson
Hilderbrand
South Carolina
Mark Twain Buried at Woodlawn near Elmira New York
Samuel Clemons known as Mark Twain rests in Woodlawn Cemetery close to the Old Quarry farm near Elmira New York where he penned many renowned tales.
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Samuel Clemons
Mark Twain
Woodlawn
Old Quarry Farm
Elmira
N. Y
Buggs Island Reservoir Could Be Waterfowl Refuge
A study is underway on creating a national waterfowl refuge in the Buggs Island reservoir area spanning Virginia and North Carolina. Field workers will visit soon to determine location and size, with possible use of state areas for hunting and adjacent refuges. The Fish and Wildlife Service also outlines spawning plans with Army engineers to protect striped bass in the Roanoke River, a key breeding area alongside Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay.
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Washington
Buggs Island Reservoir
Virginia
North Carolina
Fish and Wildlife Service
Piedmont
Buggs Island
Army
Roanoke River
Chesapeake Bay
Delware Bay
Hudson River
Baruch Shares Rules for Success at Youth Forum
Bernard M. Baruch, longtime adviser to presidents, offers practical guidance at the New York Daily Mirror sixth annual youth forum. He urges praise, sincerity, tidy habits, political interest, politeness, helpfulness, cheerfulness, and avoiding envy prejudice and self pity as keys to achievement.
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New York
Bernard M. Baruch
The
Elder Statesman
New York Daily Mirror
Teachers Debate Commission Findings at Raleigh Conference
More than 100 local unit presidents and state committee members of North Carolina classroom teachers attended a Raleigh conference on Saturday to discuss the state education commission's report. Speakers included W. H. Plemmons, Clyde A. Erwin, and Dr. W. Amos Abrams.
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Raleigh
State Education Commission
The
North Carolina Education Association
W. H. Plemmons
Education Commission
Clyde A. Erwin
W. Amos Abrams
N. C. Education
Warrant Hearing Rule Outlined by Attorney General
Raleigh December 13 Attorney General Harry Mcمولlan rules arrest without warrant requires immediate appearance before a magistrate to issue a warrant. The digest also notes limits on school home construction financing almsgiving ordinances for municipalities arm solicitation licensing for alcohol purchases authority of state agencies and budget rules for boards of education.
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Raleigh
Harry McMullan
County Board of Alcholic Control
Detection Of Diabetes Early Key To Control
In Raleigh on December 13, Dr. Roy Norton state health officer urged routine physical checkups for early diabetes detection. He noted 1923 1947 diabetes deaths totaled 9,588 in North Carolina, averaging about 350 per year, with last year’s 578 the highest in 25 years. He stressed diabetes is controllable though no definite prevention exists. Fleet breeds of camels carry riders and water 50 miles daily for five days without a drink.
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Raleigh
Roy Norton
North Carolina
Income Levy Boost Seen By Economist
Washington desks report two economists, including an official with the National Security Resources Board, agree that further federal controls are unlikely if military and foreign outlays stay near planned levels. They caution renewing expiring laws and discuss possible tax adjustments to balance the budget.
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Washington
Er. T. Grether
National Security Resources Board
Machinery and Allied Products Institute
Obert R. Nathan
Congress
Truman
Kaplan
Grether
The
Security Board
Rubber tree growth compared to others in height and straightness
The rubber tree proves no more limber than typical trees. The hevia, the leading rubber producer, grows about 60 feet tall and remains straight as a walnut.
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