Turmoil Fails to Replace Towing Line on Flying Enterprise
The Flying Enterprise faced a broken towing line in rough seas near Lizard Head as Captain Henrik Curt Lind Carlsen and crew struggled with a damaged tow rope. Turmoil reported the ship in peril while efforts to deploy a new heaving line and towing cable were hampered by bad weather and limited crew. Carlsen’s messages indicated the ship remained stationary with no bow crew aboard to catch a line, as hope for a successful tow persisted through the early hours.
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Aon
Hen Kurt Oe Carlsen
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CANDIDACY CONSIDERED IN DEM PRIMARY
May or Marshall Kurfees said today he is considering running for lieutenant governor in the Democratic primary this spring. He has received assurances from several groups, but nothing definite.
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Winston-Salem
Marshall Kurfees
Lieat
Trial opens in Craven Superior over Newton Hanes case
Testimony begins today in Craven Superior Court for the trial of Newton Hanes a gentleman farmer accused of a crime against a Negro tenant farmer. A jury of 100 was drawn from a special venire to hear the case.
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Klux
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Dan Ward
New Bern
Craven
Newton Hanes
Trial Continues in Needham Murder Arson Case
The state extends its testimony in the Claude Needham trial for murder and arson linked to the death of James O. Lawson. Needham, a 4 year old resident of Pilot Mountain, is accused of starting a fire at Lawson’s five room frame house near Westfield on August 26 during a drinking party.
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Claude Needham
James O. Lawson
Needham
Pilot Mountain
Lawson
Westfield
North Carolina Apple Crop Down 36 Percent in 1951
Raleigh reports the 1951 North Carolina apple harvest fell 36 percent to about 000 bushels, while the Federal State Crop Reporting Service says the crop was 4 percent above the 1942-49 average of 794000 bushels.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Federal
Jewelry Theft at Land's Inc City Store
Raleigh detectives probe a theft of jewelry valued at $10,000 from Land's Inc. The break in was found around 11 30 p m Sunday when an officer spotted the front door unlocked during a routine check.
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Raleigh
Land's Inc
U S and Britain renew pledge to fight communism
Washington reports that the United States and Great Britain pledged mutual effort to contain Soviet influence and maintain unity against communism. Leaders Truman and Churchill discussed steel shares, Atlantic military plans, and atomic base assurances while avoiding major new commitments.
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United States
Great Britain
Winston Churchill
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Bernard M. Baruch
New York
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East Germans Reject UN Election Inspection
In Berlin East Germany’s premier Otto Grotewohl announced that the U N inspection mission in the Soviet zone is rejected. He charged the commission is an American initiative aimed at blocking free elections across Germany.
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State of the Union Message Highlights Unabating Dangers
President Truman urged Congress to join in a nonpartisan armistice on political fights and warned of grave danger from Soviet power as the United States faces high defense needs and possible tax increases. Churchill and Eden attended the address.
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Armistice talks stall as U.N. demands airfield ban
At Panmunjom Korea the U.N. pressurized North Korea to accept a ban on airfield construction as a condition for ceasing hostilities. Major General Turner warned that deliberate stalling would derail talks while North Korean delegates, led by General Lee, pressed for parity in prisoners and worn equipment limits.
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Howard M.turner
Matthew B. Jay Reed Meg Preme Jarters
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Woman Charged with First Degree Murder in Shotgun Death
Bla den County grand jury indicted Ella Meshaw, Coun cil postmistress, on first murder charge for shooting her husband J. S. Meshaw on November 17. She was freed on $15,000 bond after Sheriff John B. Allen said she claimed he threatened to kill her.
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Bladen County
Ella Meshaw
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John B. Allen
Taft Reassesses Strategy as Eisenhower Moves
Washington reports Sen. Robert Taft campaign aides reviewing options after General Eisenhower declares availability for the Republican nomination. They also consider Harold Stassen's bid and changing political dynamics while awaiting potential convention delegate alignments.
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Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Harold E. Stassen
Eisenhower
Stassen
Ohio
Chan
Iheey
John D.M. Hamilton
Tafter
New York
Mail Truck Stolen in Asheville Theft Under Investigation
Federal agents joined Asheville officials in a search for a stolen mail truck contracted to the Asheville post office. The vehicle, a van, was parked near Highway Patrol and Buncombe Sheriff offices as the driver picked up mail at the Buncombe courthouse post office station when the theft occurred.
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Asheville Pete
Higway Patrol
Buncombe
ROKs Gather To Make New Assault In Western Korea
Fifth Army HQ reports South Korean troops rally for another attack to recapture two hill positions in Western Korea. They killed about 1,000 Communists Tuesday as UN artillery pounded the area. Ince the November armistice, battles have raged with Chinese forces in Sas i, near Korangpo, as UN forces advance and counter. The 13 day Sas i operation left 3,076 Reds dead and 852 wounded with light Korean casualties.
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Korea
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Sasi
Korangpo
U.N
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8Th Army
Probe of Police Demanded In Utah Kidnapping Case
City officials call for an investigation into police handling of the Ricky Billett kidnapping case. Billett confessed to holding Ricky for 79 days in a filthy house to feed him, saying fear of prison and starvation drove his actions. Bail on kidnapping set at 50000, plus 20000 for bank robbery. mother claims Ricky ran away.
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Salt Lake City
Rhenricksen
Ricky
Bittett
California
Earl J. Glade
Yerson
Billett
Senta
Turkey
Dianet Hotel Billett
Seer Bay
Atlanta Teen Betty Thompson Dies After Cancer Ordeal
Betty Thompson known as Atlanta Cancer Girl died after a yearlong battle with cancer. Doctors warned last May she had little time, but she remained courageous and even endured personal heartbreak as her family and national attention followed her fight. Her fiancé, Tom Amburn, traveled on emergency leave to visit during end stages, but later they broke the engagement as her illness worsened. Funeral plans were delayed pending possible military leave for relatives.
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Betty Thomps
Tom Amburn
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W. C. Jones
Betty
Red Cross
Germany
Weather Forecast Brief
Tonight's low near 40 with a cool air mass. High around 51 and lows near 41 earlier observed.
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