Government payrolls grow as Hoover Commission calls reform
A column urges action on federal pay, noting six million dollars yearly in salaries for over 2 million civilian executives. It cites a 330 million annual raise, warns of 25 percent turnover, and advocates merit-based staffing, reduced red tape, and congressional pressure for reform with letters to lawmakers.
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Top Judgment Sought for Spy
A speech by Tito spurred calls for aid while he vowed to stay true to socialist principles. Ben-Gurion warned three orthodox ministers to attend a cabinet meeting or be fired over a religious education dispute in immigration camps. Chinese nationalist bombers struck a Nanking power plant transformer after warning ten red China cities of bombardment. Dominican President Trujillo urged Congress to revoke wartime powers, claiming Cuba Haiti and Guatemala harbor plots against his nation. others dismissed his charge as unfounded.
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Haiti
Guatemala
Trial Starts for Dr Sander with 162 Veniremen Present
The case opened with 162 veniremen including five women, escorted to the courthouse as cameras flashed. Court clerk Healy said spectators would not be admitted until a jury is chosen, while custodian Bailey reported a broken window causing a nightlong chill. NORFOLK report notes the guard and crowd outside under blustery, cold conditions. A separate Coast Guard update from Norfolk states the disabled fishing trawler Vaga Bond from Wrightsville Beach, NC, was towed to its home port.
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Reports On Phone Issue Are Expected
Washington reports say the CIO union and Bell Telephone companies must file bargaining reports with federal mediator Cyrus S. Ching today. The Communications Workers of America seeks a 15 cent an hour package for more than 300000 phone workers, with 100000 ready to strike Friday and 150000 more to join March 1 if contracts expire.
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Lustron Co to Face Foreclosure in Columbus Court
The government moves to foreclose on Lustron Corp in U S District Court in Columbus as the Reconstruction Finance Corp says Lustron is in default on its 37.5 million dollar loan. RFC officials acknowledge most funds financed operating costs and question if earlier help could have salvaged the project.
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Chaplain Seeks Teen-Age Limitation for Germany Duty
Maj Roy H Parker, chief of U S army chaplains, proposes restricting Germany duty to soldiers in a second enlistment or older to shield teens from perceived moral hazards. He cites teenagers as vulnerable to temptations and argues older soldiers would serve as more effective ambassadors of American democracy.
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Motorman Too Sick To Testify In Fatal Crash Case
Jacob Kiefer 55 confronts a manslaughter arraignment after a Long Island collision that killed 29 and wounded 105. He had red-light violations blamed for the wreck, with investigators citing possible one or two errors as he remains hospitalized and grieving. Authorities warn of possible postponement depending on his condition. Governor Dewey urged automatic train stopping devices, while hearings on the crash are set to begin. If convicted, Kiefer faces up to 15 years in prison and a $1000 fine.
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New York City
Local Resident Appears on North Carolina College Honor Roll
Audrey O. Walker of this city earned second honor roll at North Carolina College for the first quarter with a B average. She is among 170 students on the quarter honor rolls. five had A averages. Names include Mable Bullock, Charlie Stewart, Carolyn Smith, William Randolph Johnson, and Wilfred H. Carter.
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Charlie Stewart
Durham
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New Bern
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Oxeee
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Ola Ray Boyd Opens Senate Campaign in Washington
Ola Ray Boyd of Pinetown a hog raiser and plant nurseryman will start his U S senate campaign in Washington with an official speech at John Small School at 8 p m He previously sought the Democratic nomination for governor two years ago gaining 211 votes in that race and now targets the seat held by Senator Frank P Graham
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Olla Ray Boyd
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U. S
Bookmaking Evidence Upheld by Perak Court
In Ipoh Malaya the public prosecutor argued betting slips prove bookmaking and expert testimony is unnecessary. Defense claimed police lack expertise to testify on bookmaking. The higher court ruled in favor of the prosecution.
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Malaya
Perak
Flames Sweep Danish Ship Rescue and Navy Mission Arrive
A Danish ship recovery scene unfolded as residents recounted escaping a cabin flood during a fire that, if wind had shifted, could have trapped travelers on deck. In Stockholm eight U S military mission members arrived to oversee Denmark arms aid, while police feared communist protests amid rain but none occurred. In Asheville, E Ray Devault, 61, credit manager of the Asheville Citizen Times, died in a Tampa hospital after a recent vacation.
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Piedmont Near End Of Hearing On Gas Franchise
Piedmont Natural Gas advances toward a decision on authority to deliver natural gas to Virginia and Carolinas. Final cross examination of witnesses looms as Commonwealth Natural Gas Corp opposes Piedmont’s seven city service plan including Richmond Norfolk Newport News Portsmouth Hopewell Suffolk Danville and Martinsville.
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Grads Plan Jobs and College After Chicago High School Winter Class
More than half of the 6 038 graduates from Chicago high schools this winter plan to seek jobs. A survey shows 31 percent of graduates will enter colleges.
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