Bulldozers In Action In Historic Midwest Blizzard Effort
Nearly 1,000 pieces of heavy equipment fought the midwest blizzard to open 1,097 miles of roads and provide food to 4,856 people and 150,000 head of livestock. Major General Lewis A. Pick coordinated the relief with the Army Air Force Navy National Guard Red Cross and civilians aiding in communications and hay drops.
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National Guard
Red Cross
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Nebraska
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Barefoot Death Probed After Honeymoon Tragedy
Asheboro February 4 investigation continues into the death of Charles Barefoot 28 found with a .22 caliber wound in the driveway of his log cabin apartment the day after his wedding to Rita Frances Kinney in High Point. Coroner T R Farlow and Police Chief Clarence Lovett call it accidental while promising further inquiry.
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T. R. Farlow
Clarence Lovett
Charles Barefoot
Barefoot
Rita Frances Kinney
High Point
Next Peace Move Is Up To Moscow
Berlin reports an embargo on all freight traffic through Germany to the Soviet zone from European countries takes effect Sunday. Washington dispatch notes the Moscow Washington debate hinges on Kremlin response with two possible actions including renewed Soviet attacks on U S positions or concrete settlement proposals via established channels. President Truman and Secretary of State Acheson reaffirmed no talks outside the United Nations and that existing commitments in the UN Charter bind both nations from war or threat of force.
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Germany
John M. Hightower
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Russia
Acheson
Cities Seek Half Share of Franchise Tax Revenue
Raleigh and 335 municipalities press for 50 percent of revenue from utilities franchise taxes. Greensboro lawyer L P McLendon argues amendments would split funds, shifting state revenue to cities. Sub-committee to study the proposal. example shows Raleigh could gain from about two thousand to fifty five thousand dollars.
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Stock Prices Endure Small Fluctuations in Feb Market
In New York on February 4, stock prices showed only minor variations with most changes fractional. Pepsi-Cola led activity, trading around a narrow margin, near its 1948-19 low, while several issues fell slightly and others edged higher including Spiegel and International Harvester.
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Pepsi-Cola
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Southern Pacific
Paramount Pictures
Spiegel
International Harvester
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Consolidated Edison
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Illinois Central
Mindszenty Retracts Letter In Hungary Treason Trial
In Budapest the Cardinal Mindszenty, on trial for treason and related charges, retracted a pre arrest letter claiming guilt would reflect weakness of the flesh. He said the letter was written in November 1948 and is null and void. Judge Olthys noted the letter harmed the court as the trial continued. Duke Esterhazy pled guilty in the same proceedings. In Raleigh a drive to elevate public schools to road parity gains momentum as lawmakers discuss a $50 million substitute bill and state aid for schools faces a joint appropriations showdown. The North Carolina board of education asked for over $102.8 million for the 1949-51 biennium while governor Scott weighs road funding versus school aid.
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Hungary
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Cardinal Mindszenty
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Paul Esterhazy
Raleigh
Scott
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Joint Appropriations Committee
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Budget Commission
Navy Plea For More Funds Meets Air Force Push
Navy budget pressures spark a clash as Secretary Sullivan says 72 ships must be laid up and 20 000 sailors cut to fit President Truman's spending plan. Congress leans toward expanding the air force to a 70 group strength amid skepticism from two senators who caution against overreacting to naval needs.
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Air Force Congress
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D-Ga
House
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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D-Wye
Russell
Navy's Giant Transport Sets Record
The Constitution, the navy's largest transport, carried 72 passengers and 18 crew on a non stop 9 hour 35 minute flight from Moffett Field to Washington setting a record. It weighs 184000 pounds and can carry 168 passengers with both decks unused.
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Navy
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San Francisco
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Air Force
Commodity Prices May Decline More
New York Feb 4 reports increasing declines in commodity prices sparking cautious forecasts. The Associated Press index fell to 169.40 the lowest since 1947, with food and oil prices sliding. Officials expect further adjustments with grain and beef prices easing and possible 10 to 15 percent annual decline in 1949.
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Associated Press
Dun and Bradstreet
Doctor Says Roosevelt Suffered Stroke In 1938
Dr. Karl C. Wold reveals in his book that President Roosevelt suffered a stroke in 1938 while visiting his son James at the Mayo Clinic. He notes a December 1943 attack was severe and doubted to allow six months more life.
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Charles T. Miller
St. Paul
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Norway Stand Against Moscow Pressure for Atlantic ties
Moscow pressures Norway as Oslo weighs security fixes through defensive cooperation. Norway, a key North Sea flank and Skagerrak sentinel, resists Moscow's questions on joining an Atlantic alliance while Washington negotiates quick support for Norway’s stance amid postwar strategic realignments.
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Major Soap Firms Cut Their Prices
Lever Brothers announces about six percent price cuts on its major soaps in response to lower raw materials costs. Procter and Gamble also trims wholesale prices in the same range, citing reduced fat costs in soap production.
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Cambridge, Mass
Lever Brothers Company
Cincinnati
Proctor and Gamble Company
President Claims Authority Over National Strike Power
President Truman asserts inherent power to halt strikes threatening national welfare while Senate panel weighs labor bill. Taft counters that such power does not exist, prompting debate on emergency strike provisions and the Taft Hartley act’s fate. Roth urges retaining emergency-strike clauses with changes and independent federal conciliation.
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Extension Of Controls To Be Speeded
Democratic leaders push to extend wartime export controls before the February 28 deadline. President Truman seeks a 28 month extension with farm export quotas under the agriculture department. Senate and House banking committees push rapid action amid farmer processor and exporter concerns over prices.
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