High Point College inaugurates Dr Dennis Hargrove Cooke as third president
Dr Dennis Hargrove Cooke was inaugurated as High Point College's third president in a daylong observance drawing hundreds of Methodist church and education leaders from North Carolina to the campus. He warned that socialism and communism threaten American life and urged students and faculty to reject “something for nothing” and keep communist influence out of classrooms.
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Communist Party
Former Judge Clayton Moore Dies by Own Action
Winston-Salem reported Judge Clayton Moore aged 61, associate counsel for R J Reynolds Tobacco, died of a gunshot wound at his home. Coroner ruled death self inflicted. he left a note citing illness. Moore was a prominent North Carolina legal figure, longtime superior court judge, former state legislator, with Reynolds since 1937. He was born April 1 1888 in Williamston.
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Angus McLean
Threat Of Phone Strike Lifted For Time Being
The nationwide strike threat in the telephone industry was suspended after union acceptance of a 60 day bargaining truce urged by President Truman. CIO CWA chief Joseph Beirne said talks would run around the clock to reach a peaceful settlement as Bell System firms varied in their responses.
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Joseph A. Beirne
CIO Communications Workers of America
Ice and Snow Slowing Up Motor Travel
Winter storms cripple travel across the eastern half of the nation with ice and snow. Accidents and fatalities mount as sleet and freezing rain pelt cities from New York to Pennsylvania. airports close and transport slows while major cities face hazardous sidewalks and rail service disruptions.
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Etheridge to Run for Legislature in Dare County
Bruce Etheridge, longtime director of the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development, announced his candidacy for the North Carolina House from Dare County in the May primary. Etheridge, who returned home after leaving state post, previously served in the General Assembly before joining C and D and will oppose incumbent Dewey Hayman.
Coal Settlement Appears Remote Amid New Strike Showdown
Washington February 23. John L. Lewis faces a last chance to avert a multi million dollar fine as miners hold out for a strike ending contract. Court orders threaten contempt if the union does not explain by 10 a.m. EST tomorrow why it should not be held in contempt. Government observers see little progress in talks with coal operators as 10 months of negotiations fail to yield a pact amid looming potential government seizure talks.
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Marriage ruling not a penalty says Schaub
Wilmington February 23 The no marrying rule for assistant home demonstration agents is a training expediency not punishment declares Dean I O Schaub head of the state's extension service Elaine Noble assistant New Hanover county home agent resigned February 13 to take the Columbus county post and marry this summer New Hanover commissioners rejected the resignation amid protests by women about the rule for agents who cannot marry while serving
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Britons Vote In Close Election Across United Kingdom
Britons by the millions swarmed polling places in England Scotland and Wales to decide whether to keep Prime Minister Attlee's Labour government or return the Conservatives. Early turnout was heavy with about 26 million expected to vote for the 625 member House of Commons as leaders predicted a record turnout. Mrs. Winston Churchill and Deputy Prime Minister Herbert Morrison were among the first to vote.
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Missing Woman Searched In Pasquotank River
Elizabeth City police and coast guard crews searched the Pasquotank river for Mrs. Raymond Clark a 50 year old New York woman who reportedly drowned about 11 o clock last night at the Elizabeth City ship yard. Her husband arrived shortly after and reported her missing. Efforts to locate her body last night were fruitless.
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New York
England Votes in Fateful Election Decide Socialist Fate
AP analyst DeWitt Mackenzie notes Britain's election tests whether socialism continues or free enterprise returns. Voters weigh tangible welfare gains against regimentation as Labour and Conservatives vie for a 625 seat Commons, with Liberals as potential kingmakers and ten percent undecided women swing the outcome.
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Food Prices Rise Week Topped by Pork And Eggs
Most foods edged higher this week with pork leading gains as loin chops rose 11 cents per pound across many stores. Beef held steady overall while fryers and eggs climbed modestly. Florida corn arrived early as a green fresh supply and produce like cauliflower broccoli and beans also rose.
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Soldier identified in Laurinburg bathroom shooting
LAURINBURG Feb 23 A soldier allegedly walked into a farmer's bathroom while the farmer bathed and was shot and killed. Police tentatively identify Sgt. Vernon Messer of Fort Bragg as the shooter. Fort Bragg officers head to Laurinburg to confirm identity, Edwin Gibson reports his children were in the living room when the intruder demanded where the big wheel was.
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Atomic Peace Conference Ruled Out By U S Officials
Truman warned against quick solutions in a Washington speech honoring George Washington. Senator Durham opposed a Soviet atomic conference, warning it would invite defeatism. McMahon backs a $50 billion aid push to win a nuclear arms accord, while Randall argues U S readiness to negotiate with the Soviets has improved since the Cold War began.
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Pitts Accused By Co-Defendant in Store Robbery
In Winnsboro D C February 23 three Charlotte residents face state charges for robbing country storekeeper J Wash Ladd of 41500 the aug 13 robbery. Harry Russell 34 testified he and Robert Pitts 39 bound and gagged Ladd. Russell said he learned he was cheated on the loot and turned state’s evidence. Peggy Jean King 21 is charged as an accessory before the fact.
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Davidson to raise tuition and room charges in fall
Davidson college trustees vote to increase tuition by 75 dollars annually and room rent by 25 dollars, bringing tuition to 375 and room to 125. About 20 percent of the new revenue, roughly 15 thousand dollars, will be set aside to aid needy students.
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State accuses Dr Sander of admitting fatal air injections
In Manchester New Hampshire the state told a 13 juror panel that Dr Hermann N Sander admitted killing five year old Abbie Borroto with air injections to ease suffering and said he acted at Mr Borroto’s urging The attorney general quoted the doctor saying the law was wrong and he might have broken it The doctor faced murder charges for the Hillsboro County Hospital death last December 4 The foreman of the jury reportedly viewed the case last night.
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House Delays Final Vote On Fepc Bill Enacted
Washington February 23 The House failed to shelve a fair employment practices bill stripped of enforcement provisions by a 39 to 177 vote. Lawmakers adjourned after a long session leaving the measure in jeopardy of a defeat and possible return to the labor committee amid filibuster opposition and administration backing.
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Alabama Man Cut Down By Armed Gang
In Pen City Alabama a white store keeper died after an unmasked group shot him at his home. His son Howard 19 was wounded in the hip as the elder man fired a rifle at attackers before dying. The elder Hurst had warned of Ku Klux Klan activity moments before.
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Stock Market Holds Steady Amid Coal Strike
New York traders kept steady today with a slight net gain as coal strike continued. Gains at Youngstown Sheet Packard Goodrich Montgomery Ward Douglas Aircraft Admiral Ex-Cell-O American Color type North American Dow Chemical Union Carbide Philip Morris U Gypsum contrasted with losses for Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel Chrysler Studebaker Standard Oil Schenley Radio Corp Columbia Gas Baltimore & Ohio Union Pacific United Airlines Celotex.
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