Tank Duels Feature Fight On Western Front
On the Korean frontier near Seoul Chinese tanks clashed with UN forces in a daylong battle. Reinforcements crossed the Han River as Eastern and Western allied columns pressed toward Anyang and Seoul, with heavy losses claimed by both sides in a widening engagement.
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Second Section of Tax Bite Gets First Study
Washington, Feb. 6. Congress studied a rough treasury outline for a $6.5 billion second bite of new taxes to balance the budget. Secretary Snyder outlined first phase gains in individual income taxes, excise and capital gains taxes. He warned details on the second bill remain uncertain and urged retroactive boosts to Jan 1.
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Stock Market Drops on Steel and Motor Sector Selloff
NEW YORK, Feb. 6. Initial advances were erased by broad selling led by steels and motors. Rail traffic lagged as switchmen’s strike issues faded, while reports of a rising supply of workers returning to duties emerged. Market pundits warn of a possible price slide despite a 1950-51 high, with names like Pennsylvania, Chrysler, U S Steel and Zenith among decliners.
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Second Boston Quadruplet Dies
The second of Boston's Allen quadruplets, Timothy, died early this morning at Children's Medical Center from respiratory trouble. Karen had died Sunday night. Patrolman Robert Allen was notified. the doctors said the mother was too upset after Karen's death to be told.
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Should Use a Sleigh
A Pasadena jury found Ventnor Williams, 48, not guilty of reckless driving on December 21 after his defense claimed he was in Santa Claus mood and not aware of the danger. Police testimony suggested otherwise, but the jurors believed the Christmas spirit prevailed.
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Santa Claus
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Ed Murrow to Speak at Chapel Hill Radio Clinic
Commentator Ed Murrow will be a main speaker at Chapel Hill radio news clinic on February 17. The Greensbor o native will be introduced by Gordon Gray, president of the University of North Carolina and former secretary of defense.
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Greensboro
Gordon Gray
University of North, Carolina
Compromise Draft Plan Supported In House
House Armed Services members debate a compromise drafting 18 year olds with six months basic training. Vinson suggests a plan to avoid combat duty before age 19 while expanding training and lowering the draft age. De Graffenried supports 18 and a half with six months training to keep 18 year olds out of combat. Hershey outlines regulations prioritizing childless married men and those with limited dependents for early induction.
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D.-Ga
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D.-Ala
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More Cold Weather In Prospect
A new blast of snow and cold swept the northern plains toward Minnesota with blizzard conditions in the eastern Dakotas and northern Minnesota. Temperatures fell below zero as winds reached 35 mph, with fresh snow blowing across Dickinson North Dakota and Bismarck.
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Vital Freight Ordered as Rail Walkout Impacts Transport
The Defense Transport Administration ordered motor freight carriers to prioritize armed forces, atomic energy, and mails due to rail stoppages. James K. Knudson said the move, effective immediately, ensures vital military and postal needs are met while commercial shipments resume. Rail walkouts disrupt war geared economy as switchmen return slowly in major centers.
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Two-Term Presidential Limit May Be 1951 Law
A proposed 22nd amendment would cap future presidents at two elected terms or eight more years after unexpired tenure, subject to ratification by 36 states. As of February, 27 states have ratified, with Indiana Montana Idaho recent, while several others are doubtful or opposed, including Alabama Tennessee Rhodes Island North Carolina and Nevada.
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Catawba College Chief Reveals Fund Shortage
Dr. A R Keppel president of Catawba College announces a fiscal irregularity totaling nearly 13000 dollars. District Solicitor Zeb B Morris vows immediate investigation with possible grand jury action. Keppel cites two staffers involved and says an audit is underway with no legal action yet.
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Salisbury
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Zeb B. Morris
Concord
Keppel
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Air Force Reservists Receive First Callups
Active duty calls begin for the first of about 80,000 volunteer reservists in the air force manpower program announced January 18. The buildup covers roughly 150,000 air force reserves including organized and volunteer groups and air national guardsmen.
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Aggression Label For U.S. Has No Chance
Russia seeks UN label of United States as aggressor over Formosa and Manchuria. Western diplomats call it propaganda as 60 nation panel weighs speeches by Wu Hsiu Chuan and Chou En Lai. Iran president Entazam pursues a three member good offices panel with Sweden, Canada, and India.
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Profiteers Targeted as OPS Moves to Bar Meat Black Market
Toledo reports that Michael V. DiSalle pledges two OPS orders to curb meat profiteering. One would halt livestock slaughter by new operators. the other would require wholesalers and retailers to report operations, keeping meat supplies moving at legal ceiling prices. DiSalle labels black marketeers as first class fifth columnists and vows action against both buyers and sellers.
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New Atom Blast Shakes Nevada City
Two shocks from the fifth atomic test in 11 days rattled Nevada City Nevada blowing out windows at two auto agencies. Police reported no injuries as sounds echoed from the test, about 300 miles away in Los Angeles windows also rattled at UCLA.
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Weather Outlook for High Point
Tonight’s low in High Point is 38 degrees with a tomorrow high of 52. Last night’s low was 28 degrees.
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