Legislators Move On Umstead Programs After Busy Week
Raleigh lawmakers pressed Gov William Umstead's reform agenda after his heart attack return. A Senate bill ousts the 15 member Board of Conservation and Development for a governor appointed panel. House measures seek more superior court judges and potential special judges. Rep John Umstead urged $5 million in mental hospital aid with a therapy plan to save money long term.
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Senate
Board of Conservation and Development
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C & D Board
R. Lee Whitmire
Henderson County
John Umstead
Orange
Advisory Budget Commission
Assembly
Smith Surrenders to Law Ending Long Man Hunt
In Greensboro 54 year old George Smith hobbled to Ilford County Courthouse and surrendered to state authorities after a 22 hour man hunt. A bribery case tied to a $60 000 bond prompted a writ and outlaw proclamation. He was jailed at once and sent to Central Prison Raleigh for a 10 year sentence.
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Ilford
North Carolina
George Smith
Smith
Guilford Superior Court
J. C. Rudisill
Mith
Central Prison
Raleigh
Administration Stands Put On Its Asian Policy
The Eisenhower administration faced Democratic demands for a public accounting of U S backing for Nationalist raids on Red China. Senator Sparkman pressed for details on military aid to Chiang Kai shek, potential U S naval and air support, and Formosa protection, while Knowland urged withholding specifics.
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Sparkman
D-Ala
United States
Wiley
R-Wis
Foreign Relations Committee
Truman
Formosa
Chiang Kai - Shek
Chiang
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Greensboro Senator Faces Federal Tax Liens
Federal tax liens totaling 77185.75 were filed yesterday against former State Senator George T. Penny of Greensboro. The liens cover 1945 to 1949. Penny, 75, was fined 5000 in Middle District Court last November for income tax evasion from 1945 to 1947 and ordered to pay 62561.82 within 12 months.
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Middle District
Allied Jets Hold Narrow Edge In Korea Air War
American Sabre pilots outnumbered 14 to 1 shot down two MiGs over MIG Alley as Allied bombers hit frontline North Korean targets. Gen Maxwell Taylor visited the front as Lt Gen Van Fleet retires after 22 months. Ground clashes with Reds left casualties and a 155 mile front saw near zero temperatures.
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Dulles Nearing End of European Tour With Belgium Stop
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles arrived in Brussels with Harold Stassen for talks with Belgian leaders on European unity and the European army treaty. They head to Luxembourg next, then report to President Eisenhower on Western defense efforts and anticipated NATO aid. Belgium faces parliamentary ratification issues amid advisory opposition from the State Council.
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Tragic Highway and Rail Accidents Reported Around State
In Rutherfordton a loaded gasoline tank truck plowed into a car at a highway intersection killing Samuel Da Melton 62 and his wife Inez 50. Mrs Melton died instantly and Samuel died on arrival at a local hospital. Hamlet a southbound Seaboard freight train struck a car at a grade crossing six miles north killing Mr and Mrs Steele and their four year old daughter Mary Jane instantly. In Asheville Charles Lowry Walker 67 former banker died in a hotel during a stockholders meeting after illness.
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Hamlet
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L. Walker
Asheville
Charles Lowry Walker
South Carolina State Banking Department
Walker
Greenville, S. C
Merchants Predict No Price Hikes After Controls End
The Associated Press surveys 20 cities show retailers expect little immediate change in prices as price controls lift. Some sectors warn of higher costs from materials and labor, while others see markets stay soft with few ceilings remaining. End of wage controls may push pay but not curb prices broadly.
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D-Okla
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AFL
George Meany
Miami
Fla
North Carolina city managers gather for winter meeting
Municipal government problems occupy North Carolina city managers as they open a two day winter meeting. The North Carolina League of Municipalities hosts visitors from South Carolina and Virginia. The program includes speeches and panels with Mayor J. O. Tally Jr. of Fayetteville and former Durham mayor Dan K. Edwards.
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Durham
Burlington trio receive life terms in storekeeper murder
Levi Oliver known as Bonecrusher was convicted of first degree murder for the Feb 20 robbery slaying of a Burlington storekeeper. An all Negro and white jury deliberated over three hours. Two co-defendants Onwillard Foster and Willie F. Richmond pleaded guilty to accessory before the fact and were also sentenced to life terms by Judge William T. Hatch.
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Bonecrusher) Oliver
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William T. Hatch
Onwillard Foster
Willie F. Richmond
Bogart Wreck Injures Actor in Italy Accident
In Naples Italy film star Humphrey Bogart suffered mouth injuries when a car collision with a stone mile post occurred on the Appian Way between Naples and Rome. Director John Huston escaped unhurt in the same crash reported Friday night.
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Rome
Will Provides Dinner For Pall Bearers And Orphans
In Davenport Iowa probate court revealed Fred V. Snyder's will providing a nice dinner for pall bearers and an ice cream social for orphans, as part of his bequests.
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Eisenhower Wins Senate Vote Extending Powers to 1955
Congress approves a two year extension to April 1, 1955 of presidential reorganization powers held by Truman. The Senate's vote 64 16 rejects a simpler veto by a simple majority, with McClellan's proposal defeated after hours of debate.
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Flood Waters Recede as Dutch Rescue Efforts Intensify
Floods ebb in Holland as 1,372 die across the storm and neighboring nations. Goeree Overflakkee bears 433 fatalities while Britain and Belgium total 569 more. Emergency workers from Dutch, American forces and volunteers repair dikes ahead of spring tides and evacuations, with refugees in improvised centers and some returning home within months.
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Prices in Carolinas seen holding after decontrol
A survey across North and South Carolina finds prices likely to stay near current levels after the lifting of most federal controls. Merchants welcome the reduced paper work and expect supply demand to keep prices stable while some items face brief rises.
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Raleigh
Eee
Chicago Market Sets Show Dates For Five Years
Chicago furniture market dates through 1958 announced to secure hotel space for about 40 000 buyers. The Chicago Convention Bureau agreed to schedule five years ahead to avoid conflicts with other conventions. 1953 summer market runs June 22 to July 3 with winter and summer dates listed for 1954 to 1958.
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Kago Convention Bureau
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Weather outlook with tonight's 34 and tomorrow's 52
The forecast shows a low of 34 degrees tonight and a high of 52 degrees tomorrow. Today's high reached 58 degrees, and last night's low was 42. Sunset is at 5 53 PM, and sunrise tomorrow is 7 15 AM.
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