Congress Rejects Much Of Truman State Of The Union
Congressional leaders from both parties dismissed several of President Truman's proposals including higher taxes and broader Medicare style plans. They favored reduced spending with a budget above 42 billion dollars and warned many initiatives such as the draft extension and foreign aid would not pass this session. House Speaker Rayburn indicated the budget would rise slightly above 42 billion with cuts in foreign and defense outlays.
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Dr Sander Pleads Innocence in Mercy Slaying Case
In Manchester New Hampshire Dr Hermann N Sander pleaded innocent to an indictment charging first degree murder in the mercy slaying of an incurable cancer patient Mrs Abbie Borroto 59 The state approved release on 25000 bond with a no medical practice clause later contested by defense counsel The charge states he injected air into her veins shortly before she died in Hillsboro county hospital The trial awaits further proceedings
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Manchester
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Sander
Taffy
Candia
Abbie Borreto
Louis FE. Wyman
Wyman
Arthur S. Healy
Abbie Borroto
Filoor
Hillsboro County
John S. Wheeler
The
State Board of Registration
Nation wide phone strike threat claimed by CIO union
Washington January fifth A newly chartered CIO union plans a nationwide walkout by communications workers at Bell Telephone early next month unless wage increases shorter apprentice periods and a 35 hour week are granted A T Jones vice president says 100000 workers can strike immediately and 150000 more by February end Bell system defends wages as well paid noting postwar boosts cost about twice the rate increases and any raise would be paid by users
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Communications Workers of America
Bell Telephone System
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Bell System
Britain to send warship and troops to Eritrea
Britain dispatches a warship and troops to Eritrea to quell outbreaks of murder and violence in the former Italian colony. The Foreign Office warned Italy and Ethiopia against actions risking disturbing peace as Eritrea’s future is debated.
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Massawa
NC Governor Names Agency Coordinator For Air Force Academy Bid
Governor Scott designated the Conservation and Development Department as coordinator in a statewide effort to obtain the proposed U S Air Force Academy for North Carolina. The move aims to rally state agencies and resources to support the bid and coordinate with federal authorities.
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Conservation and Development Department
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Reds Keeping Pace in Atomic Bomb Race
London dispatch reports the British atomic scientists association foresees Russia producing A bombs within a year or two and using them in war, with both sides employing nuclear weapons. It warns of mass destruction and civilization collapse in Western Europe if disputes are not settled by law. Kenneth de Courcy also claimed Russia may be ahead of the United States.
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Greenwich
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Brannan Plan Out, Farm Leaders Back Current Program
Washington January 5 Congress farm leaders counter Truman’s Brannan plan anew urging confidence in the present farm program. Chairman Cooley says no Brannan plan vote this session and calls its defeat in the 81st Congress final. Lennart Anderson supports allowing current legislation to operate before a new program is considered. Brannan proposed direct subsidies to farmers using federal funds.
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Tokyo Spots International Scene Today
AP dispatch notes U S diplomat Philip C Jessup arrives in Tokyo on an Asian survey with plans to visit Formosa and meet Gen Douglas MacArthur. Joint Chiefs of Staff set to arrive in Japan in February amid Republican pressure over Formosa. Reports say Maoist China seeks all Chinese territory and Formosa invasion looms. Britain eyes recognition of communist China. Pakistan India and Burma already do.
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Black man Arrested After Border Chase in South Carolina
Sammie Bellamy a 30 year old from Conway was arrested by North Carolina patrols after a chase across the state line from a South Carolina officer on a speeding charge. Bellamy’s car was struck by two bullets during the 50 mile pursuit one puncturing a tire and he offered no resistance when captured at a filling station near Adbourn North Carolina.
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Sammie Bellamy
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Springtime Weather Shifts in Carolinas with Record Readings
North and South Carolina experience a milder day with new January high records in several cities including Charlotte six times and Raleigh Greensboro Winston-Salem and Charleston posting hot readings. A cold mass from the Mississippi valley braces Western slopes while widespread fog grounds Charlotte aviation.
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Record of severe cold and flood damages across the nation
Severe cold and winter weather grip much of the nation from California to the Midwest with sub freezing temperatures and ice. Floods devastate Indiana Illinois Kentucky as guards and Red Cross aid flooded areas. crops like citrus tomatoes and grapes suffer heavy losses. Two brothers drown amid the freezing conditions in Arkansas.
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Police Chief Urges Raleigh Officers Not to Join Klan
Raleigh police chief R R Hargrove publicly advised officers not to join the Ku Klux Klan. A bulletin board letter quoted him saying the organization is not needed and could hinder duties. The city council had passed an anti mask ordinance aimed at the Klan the night before.
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GOP Leaders Urge Democrats to Aid Budget Balancing
Washington reports GOP leaders urge Democratic support to trim the 1951 budget by more than 4 billion dollars to balance the year starting July 1 without tax increases. Rep Halleck and Rep Taber press for substantial cuts and no new taxes amid Democratic tax legislation concerns.
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State of the Union
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Rep. Taber
New York
House Appropriations Committee
Pakistan Recognizes Chinese Communist Government
Pakistan joined Britain and India in recognizing Mao Tse-Tung’s Chinese regime, becoming the third non iron curtain nation to extend full recognition. The move follows London plans to recognize the regime soon, with Pakistan asserting its formal recognition as a dominion in the British Commonwealth.
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Mao ‘Tze-Tung
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India
Patima
Truman program clash shows divided Congress in 1950
James Marlow reports that President Truman presents a program Congress may partly pass while Republicans criticize it as socialistic. The piece argues voters should deliver a clear choice in 1950, noting a slim Democratic edge and possible Southern defections shaping payback after elections. Civil rights and health insurance are used as campaign material.
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Truman
Mr. Truman
Police Wound Two Convicts In Arkansas Manhunt End
Four convicts escaped after a Saturday shooting spree triggering a five day chase across Arkansas. Two fugitives, Jack Rheuark and James Perry Williams, were wounded and captured in North Little Rock after a final standoff in a shack. A 35-man posse closed in as sleet and cold hampered the pursuit.
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Flying Arrow To Sail For Shanghai Friday
The Isbrandtsen line ship Flying Arrow will sail for Red Shanghai Friday with nine crew members signing off the 43 man crew to avoid the trip through the Chinese Nationalist blockade. Hong Kong agents A P Pattison Company confirmed the action after a State Department offer allowing crew to sign off if they wished not to risk the voyage.
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U S. Declares Noninvolvement in Formosa Conflict
President Truman announced a hands off policy toward Formosa. The United States will not use armed forces or seek special rights on the island and will continue economic aid under present ECA programs. The stance comes after weeks of Capitol Hill debate on Formosa policy.
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President To Keep Hand Off Coal Dispute
Mine owners urge a court injunction via National Labor Relations Board to force John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers back to a full five day week. President Truman reiterates a hands off stance, declining emergency action under Taft Hartley while Denham weighs charges of unfair labor practices and possible court action.
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Stock Prices Jump Amid Early Market Rally
New York opening trade sent stock prices higher as gains spread across all sectors. Buying pressure, aided by yesterday's strong market and a favorable reception to the president's annual state of the union message, pushed prices to a multi year high with large order flow delaying tape records.
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