Clemency Opposed in Nash County Murder Case
Raleigh reports attorneys and the victim’s family opposed executive clemency for Nick DeMai Nash County merchant and farmer sentenced for second degree murder. Judge Hamilton’s recommendation to reduce the 15 18 year term to 12 15 years faces opposition from Cooley May and Paroles Commissioner Cross amid arguments about epilepsy and credibility.
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Nick DeMai
Nash County
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Luther Hamilton
Morehead City
Harold D. Cooley
Hubert E May
Nashville
Hathaway Cross
Cooley
May
Charlie Johnson
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DeMai
Johnson
Hamilton
Victor Bryant
Durham
Rocky Mount
Thorpe and
Thorpe
Ireland Declares Independence and Severs Political Link
The 1916 Sinn Fein victory led to a Dail declaration of independence in Dublin. A 1921 treaty granted dominion status. The repeal act passed last November 17 signaling full severance though Britain and Ireland foresee ongoing cooperation amid trade and partition tensions.
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Ireland
Britain
de Valera
Tax Boost May Lead to Revolt
In prepared testimony Congressman Schmidt warns that once total taxes near 25 percent of national income, inflationary revolt follows. He cites current 24 percent tax share and argues taxes on business affect the public welfare, urging vigorous pruning of inflated government expenditures to stabilize prices.
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Schmidt
Lada Recaptured in Berlin After Escape
Edward J. Lada, 28, ex paratrooper who slipped through the blockade to see his girl and escaped a U S army stockade, was captured late today by American agents in Berlin.
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Berlin
Edward J. Lada
Condon Faces Accusations Over Unfair Deal and Hearings
The transcript recounts months of attacks on Condon by Rep. Thomas's committee, with the panel withholding a confidential commerce department report and President Truman blocking access. Scientists defended Condon, who sought a hearing but never received one despite loyalty checks by the Atomic Energy Commission. Rep. Nixon called the process unfair, and Rep. Mundt urged method changes to allow defense.
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California
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South Dakota
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Mountaineer Seeks Tombstone Change After Wrongful Slay Charge
Hamp Kendall, freed after nine years for a murder he did not commit, asks officials to remove a tombstone alleging his guilt. North Carolina board rules it cannot act due to a law making tombstone desecration a misdemeanor. Kendall, 73, lives alone 25 miles from Lenoir and has not been notified of the decision.
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Hamp Kendall
Lawrence Nelson
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John Vickers
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Vickers
R. Gregg Cherry
Tombstone
Caldwell County Board of Commissioners
Stalin Hale and Harry Hale Leader of the Soviet Government
Stalin Hale, leader of the Soviet government and generalissimo, commands the armed forces and is celebrated as the best published author in the Soviets. His writings reach tens of millions, with nearly ten volumes issued, and his portrait hangs in most homes across the Soviet Union and beyond. The nation notes rising agricultural and industrial output as it advances toward postwar development.
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Soviet Far East
Baltic Waters
Soviet Ukraine
Soviet Unions
Burned Down Home to Be Rid of Wife
GETTYSBURG PA December 21 Judge W C Sheely sentenced Charles Ray Keller to two to four years in prison after Keller admitted burning his house last November 16 to collect insurance and get away from his wife.
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W. C. Sheely
Charles Ray Keller
Keller
Adams County
Towers Collapse Halts KRUD Dallas Station
In Dallas Texas two 478 foot towers of KRUD were toppled early today causing the 50 000 watt station to suspend programs. Manager Clyde Rembert offered no explanation for the collapse and the station is owned by the Dallas Times Herald.
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Community sing at Sheraton Hotel lights up Christmas spirit
The Musical Art club held its annual lobby community sing at the Sheraton with Carl Cronstedt directing from the balcony. Dan W. Smith accompanied as groups and soloists performed carols, Ave Maria, The Carol of the Bells, and more. crowder and slate organized, Mrs Short presides.
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Celeste Choir
First Baptist Church
Ruth Ellen Moore
Harry B. Monroe
Mildred Crowder
Lucile Tegg
Dan A. Smith
Luther
Gruber
Jingle Wells
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Marvin Slate
Edward L. Short
Milk Control Commission Disagrees On Laws In North Carolina
A North Carolina legislative milk regulation commission releases a report showing a split view on existing laws. The majority backs current laws as sufficient while three members urge a state wide ordinance with local enforcement and state health supervision.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Cherry
State Board of Health
Department of Health
State Department of Health
Department of Agriculture
Fetzer to Lead Wake Forest in Dixie Bowl Final
Wake Forest quarterback Tom Fetzer ranked ninth nationally in punting posts a 40.1 average on 53 kicks for 1948. He will handle all punting duties as the Deacons meet Baylor in the Dixie Bowl in Birmingham on New Year’s Day, his final college game against the Bears.
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Tom Fetzer
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Baylor Bears
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Bears
Ex-State Official Duggan Indicted On Perjury Charge
A former state department adviser, Duggan, was indicted on perjury charges for allegedly denying before a federal grand jury that he passed confidential government secrets to Whitaker Chambers. Mundt released a partial transcript citing Chambers' allegations. Duggan, who died after a fall near the Institute of International Education building, left no note. Duggan’s widow said he had back surgery last fall and seemed to have recovered.
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New York
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James Pritchard
Wake Forest Scores Lead in Southern Conference Play
Wake Forest Demon Deacons posted five wins and two losses in conference games while scoring 167 points the best total among 16 teams. The team prepares for a Dixie Bowl clash with Baylor in Birmingham on New Year's Day.
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Birmingham
Baylor Bear Rupert Wright recovers seven fumbles
Waco Texas tackle Rupert Wright a two year letterman for the Baylor Bears recovered seven fumbles this past season including one for a touchdown and another setting up the tying marker against the Rice Owls.
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Baylor Bears
Rice Owls
Masque Party Snarled by Crowded Stage in Pershing Square
Los Angeles reports crowds at the Masquer party caused a halt as stage access was blocked by lost children. Over 100 youngsters were unaccounted for before police herded them onto a bus and reunited with parents. Kids lined up to see Santa and film heroes Gene Autry Wally Ford and Reginald Denny.
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Pershing Square
Santa
Gene Autry
Wally Ford
Reginald Denny
Two Die In Hotel Blaze
Fire trapped guests on upper floors of a hotel after a blaze confined to higher levels. William McKinley 38 awoke to flames and escaped in shorts then was locked out and aided by passkey. Dead are Charles Mabe 51 and Madeleine Drost 73 from suffocation and burns. Others treated include Thomas Matthews 54 Charles J Wols 35 and firefighter Michael Kozak 31.
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Frank Fetters
Charles Mabe
Hahnemann Hospital
Graduate Hospital
Madeleine Drost
Thomas Matthews
Charles J. Wols
Michael Kozak
Matthews
Burlington Florist Killed in Crash
Burlington man Robert Moore 24 was killed in a car truck collision on highway 70 about three miles west of Mebane this morning at 8 30. He was driving toward Mebane alone when his car struck a truck driven by Boyd Reavis Jones Jr of Durham.
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Robert Moore
Mebane
Moore
Boyd Reavis Jones, Jr
Durham
T. C. Brooks
Pork supply set to rise by ten percent over year
A projected annual pork supply growth suggests output will be about ten percent larger a year from now than today, indicating higher availability and potential price effects for consumers.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Weather North Carolina Partly Cloudy Through Wednesday
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in North Carolina with periods of sun and cooler nights through today and into Wednesday. Forecast calls for light winds and modest temperature variation with no precipitation expected.
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North Carolina
Agmler
Risa
Raleigh officials monitor High Point council meeting
Two assistants from Raleigh headed by former High Point city manager Roy Braden attended the morning council session to study municipal operations. Tom Hobbs and Tom Willis, assistant city managers in Raleigh, said their visit would have made the High Point council take at least six hours to finish the meeting.
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Roy Braden
Raleigh
Tom Hobbs
Tom Willis
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