Auditor Says $25 Million Wasted in North Africa Program
Auditor William J Cassidy testified that more than $25,000,000 was wasted through bribery, nepotism, kickbacks, and overcharges in a North Africa contract program run by private firms for the French Morocco project. He cited no bids on purchases, excessive costs, and personal charges including flooring at a contractor’s home, while army officials resisted action and withheld payroll payments. The testimony, before a congressional inquiry, names Lt. L Haseman and others in the Army Engineers as involved in mismanagement and irregular contracting.
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Truce Talks Move On Allied List and Civilian Accounting
U N truce negotiators pressed the Communists for a fresh accounting of non Korean civilians believed to be held. Allied officers delivered a 57 name list including Jean Colin and Alfred Matti, while noting 30 civilians may still be in Communist hands. Murray sought broader prisoner information and potential guarantees in the armistice pact.
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Russia
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Rails Oil Stocks Lead Gains in Early Trading
Rails and oils lead a higher morning stock surge with several names showing gains. Armour opened strong, American Cyanamid rose on stock increase news, and ex dividend stocks like Allied Chemical moved up. Other boosts came from Delaware & Hudson, Atlantic Coast Line, Tidewater, Sun Oil, Denver & Rio Grande, and Stone & Webster. New highs were hit by Bell & Howell and AmerPower & Light.
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Governor Umstead Addresses Launderers Convention
Gubernatorial candidate Umstead spoke at the 45th annual State Association of Launderers and Cleaners convention praising state progress over the past fifty years. He argued for broader improvements in conditions for every person as he seeks the Democratic nomination in the May 31 primary.
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Tax records may come under jury review in Western North Carolina
Federal tax records could be examined by a jury as the investigation in Western North Carolina continues. Foreman W Love of Asheville said the jury will hear about conditions and related matters Monday.
Watauga Soldier Convicted for Drunk Driving
Zeb Vancevette of Lenoir received a prison sentence after being convicted of drunk driving with a license suspended. Judge Hoyle Sink ordered two sentences of eight to 10 years each, to run consecutively, totaling 16 to 20 years.
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Raleigh leader plans move of technical institute to Gastonia
The exten head City Technical Institute will move after the spring term ends in June to Gastonia and combine with Gaston County Technical Institute. Officials say the relocation brings the institute closer to North Carolina's industrial heart.
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Veteran pension error corrected for Korea veteran Tufts
Cherry Point reports Earl L. Tufts received a government check for the correct penny amount after his Korea evacuation. Tufts was wounded and his penny was found among his effects prompting a government verification.
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Raleigh motor vehicle licenses top one million sales mark
The North Carolina Motor Vehicles Department announced that 1 033 583 license tags have been sold this year. Officials noted the year started with a strong pace and the total remains about 64 615 ahead of the previous period.
Shug York Seeks Parole in Greensboro Case
Convicted lottery racketeer C A Shug York has applied for parole and received a two year commutation on a four year sentence. He was a key witness in the bribery trial of F D George Smith in Greensboro. Smith, sentenced to 10 years and a $25000 fine, is appealing. Witness W C Coble testified for the state.
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McMullan Proposes Expanded Laws Against Secret Societies
Raleigh 1953 proposals seek to broaden state law to cover any secret organizations, not just military or political groups. Attorney General Harry McMullan says this could simplify prosecutions by removing the need to prove secret society acts are military or political in nature.
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Coroner Reports Self Inflicted Death at Sheriff’s Private
Coroner R. E. Nye announced today a fatality in the sheriff’s private office as a suicide. Insteda was found with a gunshot wound to the mouth using his own revolver.
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New TB Drugs Show Dramatic Gains at Sea View Hospital Ward
At Sea View Hospital New York a group of five patients two women and three men began marsilid treatment last June 19. Edith Johnson 23 and Hilda Carrion 20 are among the first to respond with weight gains and reduced lung involvement. Doctors note many patients remain under observation for years and some may be discharged briefly as researchers track long term effects of the new anti tuberculosis therapy.
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Southern Democrats weigh third party bid in 1952 race
Southern Democrats urged Sen. Richard Russell to seek the Democratic presidential nomination and hinted at a Southern third party if needed. Florida officials planned talks as Russell faced a March 15 filing deadline. Eisenhower backers claimed Southern electoral gains for a Republican nominee.
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North Carolina State textiles fellowships expanded by Celanese
Dean Malcolm E. Campbell announces a new Celanese fellowship at NC State College of Textiles. The annual $1,800 grant funds graduate study and research toward a Master of Science in textiles.
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Mother Never Thought of Doing Some Things
A brief puzzling remark notes a mother did not perform certain actions because she never considered them, highlighting a missed approach or alternative behavior.
Allies Study Proposals For Treaty To End Austrian War
The United States Britain and France announced they are examining new proposals to Russia for a peace treaty with Austria. The move aims to assess Moscow's intent in Europe and could lead to an abbreviated treaty pulling all foreign troops from Austria.
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Snowbound New England town sees six dead in storm
New England's third snowstorm in 12 days left Nantucket isolated and at least six on the mainland perished. Winds 50 to 60 mph drove hundreds of motorists onto drifted highways while ships in trouble faced pounding surf. The Swallow refloated after grounding at Cape Cod canal, and the Evelyn Anne sprang a leak off the island as coast guard cutters aided approaching relief efforts.
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Allies Step Up Attacks On Rails
Allied fighter bombers increased strikes on North Korean rail lines clearing paths for supply movement. B-26 and B-29 aircraft targeted trucks and supply routes while carrier planes bombed coastal targets. Propaganda leaflets were dispersed as temperatures ranged from 23 to 41 degrees, with limited frontline patrols and two Red probes on Thursday.
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Burlington shandyman to face murder trial in Hillboro
Hobart Lee, a Burlington shandyman, will stand trial in Hillboro the week of March 17 for the fatal bludgeoning of an elderly Chapel Hill spinster last fall. He has allegedly threatened Miss Rachel with death last August.
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Weather forecast fragment for tonight and tomorrow
Low temperature tonight expected around 38 with a high near 52 tomorrow. Previous forecast showed a 58 degree high and 28 degree low last night.
North Carolina charges crack down on Ku Klux Klan arrests
In Lumberton 15 men were arrested under an 1868 statute prohibiting membership in secret political societies. Twelve posted bonds for court hearings after 3 renounced the Klan. solicitor Malcolm Seawell warned the group and urged others to quit.
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