Australian Minister Proposes Allied Peace Conference
Australian foreign minister Herbert Evatt urged a peace conference with all victorious nations to draft Germany’s settlement. He critiqued Big Four veto power and called for broader UN style assembly deliberations without voting restrictions. Evatt spoke at a Sydney UN association luncheon.
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Weather Xonth Carolina Forecast With Rain Intervals
The forecast calls for fair to moderate conditions tonight and Saturday with warming trend then intermittent rain later Saturday afternoon or night. Readings vary by location with normal to slightly above normal temperatures expected and light rain in several areas. Weather notes include sunrise and sunset times and general regional coding across multiple cities.
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CMT
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Ten Arabs Die in Jewish Village Attack in Galilee
In Khisas upper Galilee a Jewish attack killed ten Arabs and wounded five. Two cars entered the village at night, bombs and gunfire destroyed two houses. Police found seven bodies in one ruin and three in another. two Syrians and two Lebanese Arabs were among the dead. Jewish sources tie the raid to Hagana actions against Arab guerrilla movements.
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Khisas
Upper Galilee
Hagana
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Nablus
Senators Push Stop-Gap Foreign Aid Bill
The Senate appropriations committee proposed 570 million dollars for stop-gap foreign aid, 961 million more than the House's figure. It would add 41 million for France, Italy and Austria and 20 million for China, restore 260 million of a 490 million army cut for occupation costs in Germany, Japan and Korea, and seek adjournment by nightfall. The Senate opened early to handle appropriations and await House concurrence.
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Mount Olive Church Gutted By Blaze
Fire began at a floor furnace and gutted Mount Olive Catholic church at 4 am. Firemen arrived to flames between walls and fought the blaze in the frame building. Damage and insurance details were not announced. A passing truck driver spotted the fire.
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Law Barring Closed Shop Upheld by North Carolina Supreme Court
The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the 1947 law banning the closed shop. In Buncombe County cases State v Whitaker and State v Bishop, Justice A A F Sewell wrote that state police power can condemn private contracts injurious to public welfare within constitutional limits. The decision preserves balance between property rights and public interest.
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Buncombe County
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Thomas Pinckhey Bishop
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Congress Eyes Speculators in Commodity Markets
Congress plans to spotlight commodity speculators amid rising living costs. Senate Republicans and Democrats urge Secretary Anderson to disclose all he knows about traders profiting in food and other products. House action seeks a seven member probe, with leadership wary of overreach.
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Anti-Inflation Bill Heads Back Onto Floor Of House
The Republican sponsored voluntary price curb bill moves to floor under a take it or leave it rule. House action aims for final passage amid a fast track schedule to send it to President Truman before adjournment. Republicans hold votes with little opposition.
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Michigan And Minnesota Coldest Spots In Nation
The Associated Press reports Michigan and northern Minnesota as the coldest areas with subzero readings. Cadillac reached 12 below, International Falls near the Canadian border recorded 10 below, Pellston hit 6 below, and Saulte Ste. Marie fell to 1 below. Cold air also moved into parts of New England with near zero in northern Maine.
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Marshall Back From London Conference
Secretary of State Marshall returned at 9 a.m. to report the failure of the London peace conference and to lead a drive for a long range European recovery. President Truman greeted Marshall at National Airport with the cabinet present and said he hoped for world peace despite the Big Four meeting breakup.
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Fritz Expected To Take Stand In Hudson Schools Trial
R L Fritz Jr may testify in his own defense today over $1600 in public funds alleged mishandling as Hudson schools principal. defense plans 75 character witnesses and may seek a night session under Judge Allen Gwyn as trial extends beyond five days. Luther B Robinson named to link irregularities at other county schools.
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Hudson
Luther B. Robinson
Ex Hudson official testifies in fraud case over payroll deceit
R Le Fritz Jr, once supervising principal of Hudson schools, testified in Caldwell Superior Court that county superintendent allowed using a non teaching woman on the Hudson payroll. He noted a $224.25 check to Mrs Dorothy Goins. Judge Gwyn denied defense motion for non suit. The case hinges on evidence of intent. Fritz also argued in a letter to the state board that he denied wrongdoing and sought to keep the Hudson school open due to teacher shortages. In London, the health ministry announced a 300 pound annual stipend for physicians in Britain’s socialized medical program starting next year as the government assumes hospital control.
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State Board of Education
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London
British Health Ministry
Britain
Marshall Plan At a Glance
The plan aims to aid 16 western European countries to restore peace and prosperity by mid 1952 with an estimated cost of 15 to 17.8 billion dollars depending on domestic prices. It would appoint a 20 thousand dollar per year administrator a deputy and a roving ambassador. Congress is asked to authorize up to 17 billion dollars and provide 8.6 billion in actual funds for the first 15 months. The outlook forecasts long hearings and heated debate over funding and administration.
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Truman Signals Third Veto On GOP Tax Cut Bill
President Truman hints at opposing a new 85.6 billion annual tax cut as Knutson pushes a tax relief bill. He cites debt reduction needs and limits on benefits, while Wolcott and Senate Republicans advocate relief to curb inflation and boost production. The party lines sharpen ahead of January session.
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Truman asks Congress for 17 Billion European Recovery Plan
President Truman urged swift action on a 17 billion dollar European recovery program to be spent over 4.25 years as a Made in America effort to secure a just and lasting peace. He proposed first installment of 6.8 billion and urged February passage for an April start.
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