Reds Stand Firm Over Air Base Demands In Armistice Talks
In Panmunjom the Reds refuse to accept a truce unless the United Nations allows North Korea to host military airfields. Chinese radio warned rejection means no armistice, while U.S. officials blamed Communist insistence on prisoner and manpower terms. Talks remain deadlocked with sessions set to resume Friday.
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Flying Enterprise Succumbs to Raging Seas
Lawmakers back a faster build up of military strength while Republicans and Southern conservatives oppose Truman’s foreign aid plan and many domestic social security proposals. Administration supporters back economy and no more taxes though.
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State of the Union
Enterprise Sinks After Rescue Drama Off England
Capt Henrik Kurt Carlsen and Mate Kenneth Dancy were rescued as the Enterprise sank near England. The Turmoil towed them, and Churchill listened as Truman urged Congress to act on Europe and Asia threats. Reported weather worsened with helicopters standby and Coast Guard tracking the freighter’s drift toward France.
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CP and L plans $22.5 million spend this year
CP and L directors approve a 22.5 million dollar expenditure for the year with potential growth to 27 million if Tide Water Power Co. merges. The report notes approval of the plan and cites the merger as a possible driver of higher outlays.
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North Carolina AG rules Powell Bill funds misuse not allowed
Raleigh Attorney General Harry McMullan ruled that municipalities cannot use Powell Bill funds to fix old streets to determine eligibility. He said the funds can be necessary for sanctioned street projects, but not to game the eligibility criteria.
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Raleigh
Harry McMullan
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Fragmentary note on state counts and assembly decision
A partial reading notes tension over counts at the state level and criticism of the last assembly for delaying a decisive action. The readable text hints at a pivotal decision still unsettled and contested by officials.
Power line accident near Taylorsville kills man and hurts four
A roundup report says Donald Allen, 22, of Mills died after a new lowered power line sagged and struck him near Taylorsville. Four others were injured in the incident involving a 44 000 volt line.
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Donald Allen
Mills
Defense rests in case tying Needham to fatal blaze
Danbury defense solicitor Ralph J. Scott completed his case in the trial of a 48 year old man accused in the August 26 blaze that destroyed Lawson's home and caused a death. The prosecution had aimed to connect Needham to the fire, with Scott presenting final arguments to acquit.
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Ralph J. Scott
Tempt
Needham
Lawson
Truman rules out forcing Eisenhower removal in Europe
President Truman said he will not relieve General Eisenhower in Europe unless Eisenhower asks. He warned the nation would not do well under any Republican. He praised Eisenhower and cited the general's early Democratic work in Kansas.
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Second Husband Giving Up Wife Of Prisoner
Mrs Dixon Sasser 22 a shapely blonde who married Pvt Walter Dixon after her first husband was reported killed in Korea asks for annulment from Pfc William S Sasser. Dixon alive according to a prisoner of war list prompts separation and a court hearing set for Feb 28.
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William S. Sasser
Walter Dixon
Enoch Arden
Dixon
Sasser
Port Blonde
Self-Defense, Revenge Claimed By Newton Hanes
Newton Hanes testifies he killed Ishmael Simmons in self defense after Simmons attacked his wife. He describes dragging the body from the house and disposing of it, while prosecutors seek motive and challenge his account. FBI ballistics link bullets to Hanes pistol and blood evidence ties to the porch and car.
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Chrysler Seeks Higher Prices Across Car Lineup
AP reports Chrysler requests wholesale price boosts across models led by 3.75 percent for most lines and specific rises of 4.32 for de luxe Chevrolets, with DeSotos and Plymouth also affected. The move targets new sticker prices while keeping wholesale gains near current levels.
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Libya Aims for Relief Under Point Four Aid Plan
Libya, Africa's poorest independent nation, aims to raise living standards with Point Four aid. The U.S. plans two agricultural training centers in Tripoli and Benghazi, plus education and health initiatives. Trachoma is a priority health issue, with a Public Health Service survey guiding relief efforts.
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Sinking Ship In Pacific Leaves 45 Waiting Rescue
A Panamanian freighter Pennsylvania sank in mountainous North Pacific seas off Washington. Forty five men in lifeboats awaited rescue as rescue vessels fought 35 mph winds and snow. Lt George P master was possibly among the crew. Capt Kurt Carlsen and Coast Guard planes aided efforts.
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Halse
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Price Support Debate Divides Farm Leaders Over Policy
A congressional farming bloc member opposed pushing any farm price rise now warning it would offend consumers and risk derailing the overall program. He argued Secretary Brannan can maintain 90 percent parity under current law, while President Truman urged legislative action, leaving Congress to decide policy.
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North Carolina
Democrat Administration
Truman
Congress
Cooley
Brannan
Bathing Suit Fit Sparks Debate Among Readers
A reader letter argues fashion norms push girls toward modest bathing suits to avoid tanning. The paragraph suggests viewpoints on body exposure, sun exposure, and social expectations in swimwear.
Man's Confession May Clear Case Of Drafted Mother
Robert W. Freimann admitted filing registrations with at least 40 draft boards over four years to obtain identification cards for cashing stolen checks. He, 21, was arrested by FBI agents and charged under the Selective Service Act, possibly solving a case involving a Gold Star mother registered as Mrs. Joe Willie Riley who was recalled by the Army.
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Chicago
Robert W. Freimann
Freimann
FBI
Joe Willie Riley
Riley
Army
Night and Day Temperature Forecast
Tonight’s low drops to 22 degrees while tomorrow rises to 42. Earlier high was 46 and last night’s low reached 42.
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