Senate Committee Drafts Standby Wage-Price Bill
Washington January 31 standby wage-price control bill discussed after White House talks with President Eisenhower. Leaders Capehart Wolcott predict possible beef price decontrol soon easing farm prices. Taft Benson supports removing beef controls. Some doubt on extending controls beyond April 30. DiSalle hints standby legislation possible.
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MacArthur Backs Ike Plan to End 7th Fleet Neutralization
Gen Douglas MacArthur endorsed the Eisenhower administration move to lift the 7th Fleet neutralization off Formosa saying the June 1950 policy helped trigger Communist involvement in Korea and wider Asia. He argued the decision weakened free Chinese forces and encouraged Red China to intervene in Indo China Korea Tibet and along Asia's periphery. Whitney declined comment on discussions with Eisenhower or recommendations to end neutralization.
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House Set to Give Power to Alter Agencies
Republican Leader Halleck said the House will take up reorganization legislation Tuesday to grant President Eisenhower similar authority to reshuffle government as Truman had. The bill, amended in committee, would let either chamber block a plan by a simple majority of those present and voting, while preserving a constitutional majority rule on final passage.
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North Carolina House backs bill to validate Justice Arthur acts
The House approved a bill to legalize the acts of E. L. Arthur of Jacksonville whose justice of the peace commission expired in January 1952. The measure would validate his misdemeanor judgments and several marriages performed during the period he was not qualified.
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Governor Umstead Seeks Return After Mild Heart Attack
In Raleigh and Durham reports on January 31, Gov. Umstead remains in Watts Hospital after a mild heart attack three weeks ago. A physician said he had a fine day but gave no indication of when he could be discharged. Eleanor Roosevelt is slated to speak in Raleigh and at Duke University in Durham.
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Five year old girl killed as car backs over in Raleigh
In Raleigh a 5 year old girl named Diana Marie Lynn, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lynn of near Hickory, died after her father accidentally backed a station wagon across her body. She died en route to a Durham hospital.
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Farley to address Greensboro Chamber meeting in March
James A. Farley former Post Master General will speak at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce 76th annual meeting Monday March 30 Farley is chairman of the board and a Coca Cola Export Corp director in New York and wired his acceptance today.
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Robbery Attempt Fails at Lenoir Rhyne College
An attempted safe robbery at Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory failed after intruders broke into the college book store room near the Administration Building. Police reported tools used to breach the safe left nearby and no property loss occurred.
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Tragic Auto Crash Claims Scott Kiser Willis
Scott Kiser Willis 25 from Catawba County was killed near Hickory when his car overturned on a curve on the old Shelby Road and crushed him after landing on him. Willis was thrown from the vehicle as it overturned into a stand of pines.
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Institute on alcoholism to be held in Charlotte
Group to meet Charlotte on February 10 sponsored by the Charlotte Mental Hygiene Society and the North Carolina Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program. Dr Selden D Bacon of Yale University Center of Alcohol Studies will be a speaker.
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Dunn merchant Raymond Cromartie Sr dies at 80
Raymond L. Cromartie Sr., a Dunn merchant and civic leader, died in a hospital at age 80 after a stroke. He and his wife were set to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary the day after his death.
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Eisenhower Eyes Freeing Formosa Troops for Red China Strike
Washington reports President Eisenhower seeks congressional support to release Chinese Nationalist forces on Formosa for raids against the mainland to pressure Communist China. The plan would keep the 7th Fleet in its Formosa role while enabling Nationalist offensives to flare across the coast. Taft backs the move as a prudent step, and officials say the State of the Union could hint at the strategy.
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License Deadline Extended By State
Tar Heel motorists without 1953 license tags may drive until midnight Monday without arrest. State Highway Patrol states a two day extension due to offices selling plates being closed and Sunday. Patrol will begin prosecuting those due for new plates on Tuesday.
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Reds Name Security Violators
Pravda accuses seven Russian officials of security violations amid wartime paranoia. The article lists A I Orlov I G Khanovich G L Zaslavsky S S Petrov N G Albuzov A N Morozov and N G Kazhlayev as targets, claiming lax vigilance aided alleged Anglo American espionage involving doctors arrested earlier that month.
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U S Navy Attacks Harbor and Smashes Plants
U S Navy battleships and carrier air groups bombed Won san harbor and nearby industrial sites in a major all out attack. Destruction described as a blackened mass with smokestack remains. Destroyers joined and the siege has continued since February 1951.
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Eisenhower’s First Weeks Marked by Inexperience and Resolve
Washington reports President Eisenhower faces early hurdles with Congress and patronage while maintaining confidence and buoyancy. Aides describe his approach as evolving from inexperience, appointing Maj. Gen. Wilton Persons as liaison and pressuring nominees to divest stock to gain Senate confirmation.
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Taft Urges Spending Cuts Before Tax Reduction
Senate Republican leader Robert A. Taft said taxes should not be cut until government spending is reduced and that the executive branch bears lead responsibility for balancing the budget. He spoke as President Eisenhower prepared to outline budget issues in the State of the Union, noting the Truman fiscal 1954 proposal of 78.6 billion dollars could be trimmed within existing totals.
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East German Rail Services Reduced
Berlin reports East German rail services ordered drastically cut amid serious coal shortage in the Russian zone. The measure reflects wartime shortages affecting transportation and logistics in the region.
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Princess Victoria sinks in gale off Ireland with heavy loss
A British ocean liner Princess Victoria capsizes and sinks four miles off the Irish coast during a gale. Of 178 aboard, only 42 rescued. 136 believed dead. Missing include Sir Walter Smiles and J M Sinclair. Lifeboats scarce, rescue efforts hampered by snow and high winds. two sailors describe clinging to wreckage and battling for survival.
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Today's Weather Report Highlights Temperatures and Sun Times
The high today reaches 56 degrees with a low tonight of 30. Last night's low was 45 and yesterday's high 61. Sunset is at 5 50 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 7 20 a m.
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