U S Details Cold Facts to Win Norway Over
The United States laid out cold facts to persuade Norway to join an informal Western defense partnership against the Soviet Union. Secretary Acheson presented the American view to Norwegian Foreign Minister Halvard Lange during his five day visit, as Lange prepared to report back to Oslo.
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Scott Willing To Advise On Liquor Vote
Governor W Kerr Scott said he will deliver a special message to the North Carolina General Assembly on the liquor referendum if invited. He stressed he remains in favor and dismissed reports he is cooling on the proposal. Scott spoke in Charlotte after a division college financial meeting.
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Thousands Stranded by Snow in California and Idaho
Heavy storms stranded more than 4,000 people in California and Idaho as a cold front moved southward across the west. Winds up to 70 mph blocked highways and rail lines, snowbound towns faced shortages, and air routes ferried passengers from halted trains toward Denver and Salt Lake City.
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South Carolinian Held In Death Of Yale Youth
Virgil Howell of St. George posted 35000 bond on murder charges in the death of 17 year old David Lee Fredell near Canadys. Witnesses said Howell aimed a gun as Fredell raced across an Edisto River bridge. A driver at the scene testified to seeing the youth fall. authorities say Fredell died soon after.
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Nation's Auto Industry Nearing Peak Production
Detroit February 12 The auto industry built 106000 vehicles this week with most plants showing momentum though 1949 model changes slowed De Soto Dodge Chrysler and Plymouth. Kaiser Frazer Willow Run four day week plus strong demand suggest March output near 500000, a postwar high. Ford leads Chevrolet in early 1949 production as industry moves toward a normal postwar level.
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One Killed And Two Injured In Gastonia
A traffic collision in Gastonia last night killed restaurant owner Jim Leventis about 55 and seriously injured Officer Raymond Spearman. Policeman Walter Cannon suffered non life threatening injuries as the patrol car and Leventis' auto collided while responding to a call.
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Mackenzie Warns Communism Targets Christianity Worldwide
DeWitt Mackenzie asserts that Communist regimes in Eastern Europe attack churches to suppress opposition. U S Secretary of State Acheson condemns Bulgarian actions, linking Mindszenty’s trial with earlier church persecutions. He argues religion faces a global assault and calls for recognition of the threat.
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Yugoslavia Rebuffed By Moscow
Moscow rebuffs Yugoslavia over ECMA participation and Marshall Plan alignment. Russia states Yugoslavia is out in the cold for hostile attitude and unequal treatment, as Tito’s split centers on equality among communist states. Talks hint at Yugoslav moves to seek an Austria settlement and possible cominform meetings in Czechoslovakia.
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Compromise Would Drop Injunctions In Labor Bill Debate
Two Republican senators Morse and Ives said they will offer a new labor bill with no injunctions against national emergency strikes. They hope Taft will support it, seeking to remove 80 day court orders to halt critical strikes while preserving other Taft-Hartley provisions.
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Showdown Looms Over Senate Filibuster Tactics
Senator Russell of Georgia urged a talkathon to block a proposed Senate Rules change that would end filibusters. Southern Democrats plan to block Lucas motion, while Chapman's three fourths rule proposal complicates gag enforcement as strategy sessions proceed.
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Coal Miners Honor Lewis On Birthday
The nations coal miners honor John L. Lewis on his 69th birthday. Western Pennsylvania mines close for the occasion, but production loss is minimal as most bituminous shafts run a five day week and are idle Saturday. Anthracite mines are also shut.
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Vatican warns of conspiracy against Lord Mindszenty excommunication
Pope Pius XII denounces a conspiracy in certain countries and orders major excommunications against those involved in the Mindszenty case in Hungary. He urges worldwide masses on April 10 to expiate the crime of atheistic enemies, signaling Russia and Communist allies as targets.
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Raleigh hearing on rural roads bonds draws 11200
Governor Scott urged North Carolinians to Raleigh to weigh in on a proposed 200 million dollar rural roads bond issue. About 11 200 people attended the public hearing as opposition booed one speaker and supporters cheered another. Scott also urged a 50 million dollar bond and floated tax proposals to fund it while stressing his remarks were suggestions.
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General Eisenhower to Lead Joint Chiefs Staff
The United States named Dwight D. Eisenhower to chair the Joint Chiefs of Staff as the top military adviser to President Trump. The move raises questions of Atlantic Europe focus versus Pacific defense and restraint in arms for allies as Tokyo reports signal shifts in global strategy. Royall and MacArthur spoke of a continuing U S position in the Far East, while Europe faces urgent defense needs as the chiefs plan for multiple scenarios.
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Warlick to be sworn in as federal judge Monday
CHARLOTTE Feb 12 UP Wilson Warlick 55 year old Newton jurist will become federal judge for the western Carolina district on Monday Acting Judge D E Henderson will swear the former superior court judge in at 4 PM Warlick who has 30 years on the bench was nominated by President Truman and affirmed by the Senate This marks Henderson final act as he has served since Judge E Y Webb’s retirement A dinner and reception follow with judges and prosecutors among the attendees Warlick and his wife have a son and a daughter
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