UN presses dual track with China in push for peace
United Nations moves to woo Communist China while preparing sanctions. A three member good offices committee will seek a negotiated settlement as the 14 nation group weighs penalties against Peiping. The Soviet bloc plus India oppose the approach, while the U S Britain and 42 others back the effort seeking possible peace talks before sanctions are imposed.
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U. N
Peiping
India
U. S
Britain
Stocks Stab At High Prices
The New York stock market edged into higher price territory with a mixed day of gains and losses. Investors largely ignored the Truman administration plan for raising an extra 60 billion in taxes as market activity showed more plus signs than minus signs.
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New York
Truman
Eisenhower Report On Troop Deployment Elicits Mixed Senate View
General Eisenhower's testimony to Congress drew broad support for arming Western Europe with troops and equipment while leaving key questions unresolved. Senators from both sides expressed doubts about ceilings and timelines, and committee leaders signaled hearings on a resolution approving U.S. divisions in Europe. Secretary Acheson and Secretary Marshall were expected to testify.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Europe
Eisenhower
North Atlantic
Western Europe
Dirksen
Cordon
Congress
Douglas
D- K
George
D-Ga
Ily
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Bridges
R-N.h
H. Alexander Smith
RNJ
Smith
Wherry
Nebraska
Connally
D-Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
Armed Services Group
State Acheson
Defense Marshall
Safest Year on Record for U S in 1950 Crises and Costs
The National Safety Council reports 1950 as the safest year in U S history despite high Korean War casualties. Fatalities rose in motor vehicle and burns, while elderly and youth groups show varying trends and catastrophes caused notable deaths. Overall economic loss from accidents reached 7.7 billion dollars.
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Chicago
U. S
National Safety Council
New York
Lake Michigan
Seven Martinsville Rape Suspects Executed in Richmond
The seventh Martinsville Negro condemned for the 1949 rape of Mrs Ruby Stroud Floyd was electrocuted in Richmond at 7 30 am. James Hairston and Francis Grayson followed at 11 minute intervals. Earlier four others were put to death Friday amid protests and last minute court appeals.
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Martinsville
John Carbon Taylor
Pahment
State Penitentiary
James Luther Hairston
Francis Desales Grayson
Ruby Stroud Floyd
Virginia
Supreme Court
Washington
Harold H. Burton
Joe Son" Hampton
Booker T. "Milner
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Capitol
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Battle
Truman seeks huge tax hikes including auto TV excises
The Truman administration asked Congress for a $10 billion tax increase including excise duties of 20 percent on autos and 25 percent on televisions and radios, plus a four percent rise in individual income tax. Proposals also raise capital gains taxes, corporate rates, and several excise levies across consumer goods and fuels.
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Truman
Washington
Congress
House Committee
Snyr
Truman proposes broad excise tax hikes across goods
The Truman administration outlines major increases in excise taxes across autos liquor cigarettes gasoline and household appliances. Auto taxes rise seven to 20 percent of price. Liquor tax climbs from nine to twelve dollars per 100 proof gallon. Cigarettes go from 3 50 to 5 per thousand. Gasoline tax up from one and a quarter to three cents per gallon. Appliance taxes rise ten to 25 percent of price. Barrel tax up from eight to twelve dollars per barrel.
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Washington
Truman Administration
Here's How New Levy Would Bite on Income
Washington note explains a proposed tax increase under Secretary Snyder. It outlines deductions and exemptions to compute a $4 per $100 tax rise, with steps using business expenses charitable deductions and personal exemptions. The guide emphasizes calculating 4 percent on the post deduction amount to estimate 1951 tax liabilities if Congress adopts the plan.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Railroad official dies after long illness in Asheville
A. P. Lawrence Sr., 63, traveling auditor for the Southern Railway, died in an Asheville hospital around 10 15 p m after a period of failing health. A native of Central South Carolina, Lawrence spent about 46 years with the railroad and had his headquarters in Asheville.
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Asheville
A. P. Lawrence Sr
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Southern Railway
Central
S. C
Lawrence
Railroad
Soviet Might Weighed By American Authorities
Elton C. Fay reports that U S military leaders reassess Russia’s war potential. Eisenhower calls for fearless examination of dangers while avoiding hysterical fear. Analysts question emphasis on Soviet divisions and tank stocks, noting quality and obsolescence. The atomic race status is also considered with limited new Soviet explosions since 1949.
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Elton C. Fay
Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Pentagon
United States
Truman
U.S.S.R
al- Rasa
Nevada
Norman Thomas to Speak at Raleigh Institute Tonight
Norman Thomas, socialist candidate for President six times, is slated to address the Raleigh Institute of Religion tonight. He will be the third speaker in the current series and discuss Freedom In Our Time of Trouble.
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Raleigh
Norman Thomas
Raleigh Institute of Religion
Thomas
Board Questions Army Mental Tests Used on Draftees
A Pitt county inquiry reports the so called mental test is really an achievement test based on reading ability. It notes skilled workers among draft rejects and urges Washington to consider findings. The study was led by J H Rose and D H Conley for Greenville city and Pitt county schools. Col T H Upton requested the report.
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Greenville
Army
Pitt County
Ice
T. H. Upton
J. H. Rose
D. H. Conley
Pitt
Col. Upton
Washington
Allied Tanks Mount Major Drive Toward Seoul
Allied tanks spearheaded a three-pronged assault deep toward Seoul nine miles south of the city, smashing Reds dug in on Anyang hills. The main thrust stalled five miles west of Anyang as air and artillery pummeled Red positions. A seventh army briefing called the action the greatest armor exploitation of the Korean war.
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Olen
Tokyo
Seoul
Matthew B
Eighth Army
Anyang
A. P. Co Dent
Jim Becker
Becker
Red
Inter
Suwon
Tanchon Valley
Pangyo
Unjung
Kenneth Fisher
Johnstown
Swinton
Suwon-Seoul
Inwand
Yellows
Hosiery Industry Squeezed by Rail Strike Paralyzing Transport
High Point hosiery plants face possible production cuts as parcel post and trucking limits hamper shipments amid a nationwide railroad switchmen strike now in its second week. Furniture and garment sectors report mixed impacts while coal and fuel supplies hold steady for the moment.
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High Point
Automobile Indus- Auto Ind
Weather forecast set for mild temps tonight and Tuesday
The weather forecast calls for a fair night with a low around 27 degrees and warmer, partly cloudy conditions on Tuesday. Last night’s low was 19 degrees.
Weather Bureau Records Brief Charlotte Area
Official weather bureau records show temperature and rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 7:30 a.m. in Charlotte. Data reflect readings from local stations, noting daily extremes and precipitation totals for the period.
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Charlotte
Official Weather Bureau
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