Edman acquitted of murder in Indiana case
David E. Edman a former Winston-Salem electrical contractor was found not guilty of first degree murder in the shotgun death of his divorced wife Ruth Clark Edman at her father Nathan Clark’s home near Ogilville Bartholomew county. Jury deliberated almost 13 hours over a trial that began December 8 and ended with a sealed verdict.
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Brownstown
Ind
David E. Edman
Winston-Salem
N. C
Jackson County
George H. Gossman
Edman
Ruth Clark Edman
Nathan Clark
Ogilville
Bartholomew County
Clark
Tulsa
Okla
Los Angeles
Indiana
Court outlines possible verdicts in shooting case
The defense failed to prove the shooting was accidental. The judge instructed the jury they could verdicts range from first degree murder with the death penalty to manslaughter or acquittal.
Six Negro Children Die In Tenant House Fire
Six children aged seven weeks to three years perished when a tenant house burned near Rich Square last Tuesday. Coroner S. D. Hitchens announced an inquest set for Monday night with Solicitor Ernest R. Tyler assisting. The victims include Jeanette Anderson three, Marjorie two, Marie one, Clementine six months, David Smith Jr. seven weeks, and Mary Alice Anderson nine months.
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Rich Square
S. D. Hitchens
Ernest R. Tyler
Fess
Rachel Anderso
Jeanette
Marjorie
Marie
Clementine
David Smith, Jr
Mary Alice Anderson
Governor seeks navy aid for Washington North Carolina power
Governor R Gregg Cherry appealed to Admiral Ainsworth in Norfolk to send a destroyer escort to restore electric power to Washington and surrounding towns after a deadly plant explosion damaged water light and sewage services. The outage threatens the area including Bath Aurora Grimsland and others in the district.
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Raleigh
R. Gregg Cherry
Washington, N. C
Admiral Ainsworth
Norfolk
Fifth Naval District
Bhamnay
Grimsland
Bath
Aurora
Two Soldiers Die in Head-On Collision Near Stoneville
A head-on crash on U 8 220 three miles north of Stoneville killed Staff Sgt Hilton Murrell Whitten and Sgt Michael S Damen of Fort Bragg and injured five others, including Pfc Jewel McLendon who suffered a fractured skull. Wayne A Hawthorne of Pittsburgh and Miss Groetch of unknown hometown were among the injured. Investigators led by W Moricle said the northbound soldiers were returning home for Christmas when their coupe collided with a southbound car. Further details on victims and hometowns were not released.
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Stoneville
Fort Bragg
Here
Heme Co
Moricle
Hilton Murrell Whitden
Americke J
Michael S. Damen
Leaksville Hostal
Jewel McLendon
Wayne A. Hawthorne
Pittsburgh
McLenidon
Martinsville
General Hospital
Hawthorne
Leaksville Hospital
Miss Groetch
Welch
James Prince
Aksville
Prince
Martinsville Hospital
Morile
Truman to Be Asked To Talk In Charlotte
Charlotte plans May 20 event with Mecklenburg Independence Day celebration and an historical play. State Senator Joe L Blythe says President Truman will be invited if the plans proceed.
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Truman
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Joe L. Blythe
Blythe
Christmas Themed Programming On WHPE And Nearby Shows
Radio schedule lists Christmas Music and gospel programs from 7:45 to 11:00 with Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Dinah Shore songs, followed by news at 10:00 and 12:00. Evening lineup includes It's Christmas Time, Veterans features, organ recitals, and a closing sign off with potential interruptions for news.
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WHPRE
Christain
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Sons of Harmony
WHPE
Dave Dennis
First Baptist
Mmn
Lynn Bartsch
Dinah Shore
Guauld
Bob Thompson
Community Radio Council
William Vollmer
Bing Crosby
Education report urges race friendly changes and tuition rollback
The commission notes persistent inequality and urges integration within existing patterns of social relations. It criticizes segregation laws and quotas in professional schools, citing Howard University admissions and changes to data collection on religion race and parents.
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Wnern He High
Howard University Medical School
Washington
Howard Dental School
AFL unions threaten strike tactics against Western Union
CWA president says AFL unions plan to strike suddenly without notice citing threats and intimidation by Western Union. Management seeks a yes or no from each worker on strike participation with potential job loss for those who would strike. Unions file unfair labor practices with the NLRB. Western Union declined to comment. AFL represents 50,000 employees outside New York City. CIO Amalgamated Communications Workers represents 7,000 in New York area. Brungs tells reporter AFL groups would welcome New York involvement.
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CWA
Deserve Pursue
AFL
Western Union
National Relations Board
New York City
Tere
CIO
American Communications Workers Union
Telegraph Company
Brungs
New York
Radio Network Programming Time Adjustments
Regional time zones are clarified with EST and CST adjustments. Some local stations alter relay times to fit schedules and last minute program changes may occur.
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Mountain Stendard
Sunday Radio Schedule Listing Various Programs and Guests
A dense on air listing for Sunday December 21 shows a wide array of programs from 1100 to 1200 including News Commentary with Wm Shirer, Chicago programing, CBS and ABC shows, musical performances by New York Philharmonic and Hoagy Carmichael, drama and quiz shows, and a concluding Nightly News and Dance Hour with dance band. The schedule references multiple program titles, hosts, guests, and times throughout the day.
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America United
Abe
Cbe
Ettingil
Wm. Shirer
Chicago
Camammy Kay Ze
Abe Ber
Aabmudben
Merritt Gansereoahe
CBS Is There
Cbbs
Lee Sweetland
Abc
Stephen Graham
James Melton
Abe Ob Reid
Yes
Tmbe
Cbs
New York Philharmonic
Cbs Lassie
Dogman Theater of Song
Mbs
Basle
Johnny Thompson
Mbe
Joe Kelly
Abe Oase
Arnow
Onysteries
Stevens
Hoagy Carmichael
Abc Uick
Ebs
ACA CTU Walkout Date Clash Stirs Union Talks
Report notes that ACA and CTU leaders disputed timing for a joint strike. A letter by a union official said AFL groups would not delay action past Christmas and proposed ACA move up its walkout to meet CTU deadlines.
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ACA
AFL
Yule Gifts Shift Toward Home Goods and Jewelry
A survey by the national conference of business paper editors finds consumers buying more useful home gifts and a range of jewelry from diamond rings to pen sets. Gift packages include scatter rugs and lingerie as well.
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National Conference of Business Paper Editors
All-Time High Prices at Charlotte Livestock Market
In Charlotte on December 20 a127 market report showed all time high livestock prices. Harvey Morris reported top prices: good steers 26.00 a hundredweight calves 31.00, cows 22.00, beef cows 24.50, dairy fat cows 16.00, hogs about 200 pounds 26.50. Butter sold at 1.05 per pound with uptown store deals around 0.98 to 0.92 per pound.
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Charlotte
N. C
Harvey Morris
Survivors recount harrowing car ordeal and rescue
Harrison described being packed in a vehicle with limited space causing loss of circulation and near fainting during a perilous trip. He recalled hearing workers outside and fearing he would not survive. Doctors noted glucose treatment and improved sensation in arms and legs as relatives in Florida are referenced.
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Harrison
Fla
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