Five Agencies Seek Larger State Budget Increases
Five state agencies urged the Joint Appropriations Committee to exceed the advisory commission’s recommendations, seeking an additional 4.36 million dollars for 1949 51. The State Board of Health led with a 3.37 million raise for county aid and extended health planning, while Public Welfare sought 700 thousand more for indigent aid and 240 thousand for county units. Other requests came from the State Art Society, Veterans Commission, and Merit System Council as six more agencies await budget repair.
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Raleigh
Advisory Budget Commission
Joint Appropriations Committee
Budget Commission
State Board of Health
State Board of Public Welfare
N. C. State Art Society
State Veterans Commission
N. C. Merit System Council
North Carolinaymphony Orchestra
Oxford Colored Orphanage
Department of Conservation and Development
Orthopedic Hos
Sub Zero Belt Extends East To Illinois
A sub zero belt stretched from Montana into Illinois as the cold wave deepened. Rockford recorded 21 below, Pemina North Dakota hit 33 below, and other Midwest readings stayed far below normal. Snow fell in the Dakotas with blizzard conditions forecast and warmer weather lingered only slightly in the east.
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Chicago
Plains
Midwest
Montana
Illinois
Pembina
N. C
Rockford
Arctic
Northakota
Dakotas
Moline
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Michigan
North Atlantic Coast
Gulf State
California
Florida
Jack
Nehru Declares Dutch Action a Challenge to Asia
New Delhi Jan 20 Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru labeled Dutch moves in Indonesia a challenge to newly awakened Asia. He urged restoration of pre attack conditions, then Indonesian independence, and elimination of colonialism as Asia’s goal. He outlined three aims for the 20 nation conference: peace restoration, UN Security Council actions, and implementable decisions. He warned that unchecked Dutch program could spark long bitter war. He urged focus on Indonesia and warned against distractions like Vietnam or Middle East conflicts.
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New Delhi
India
Jawaharlel Nehru
Indonesia
Asia
Nehru
United Nations Security Council
Middle East
Warlick Nomination Set For Monday Action
Senator Broughton said a Senate judiciary subcommittee will meet informally Monday to consider Judge Wilson Warlick of Newton for the federal judgeship in the western district of North Carolina. Warlick, a superior court judge, was nominated by President Truman to succeed Judge Yates Webb of Shelby.
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Washington
Broughton
D-Nc
Senate Judiciary
Wilson Warlick
Newton
North Carolina
Warlick
Truman
Yates Webb
Shelby
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Two U S Pilots Killed In F 47 Collision Near Neubiberg
Three American F-47 planes collided ten miles south of Neubiberg Germany during a formation flight. Two pilots were killed and the third bailed out in fair to good condition. Names of the pilots were withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Neubiberg
Germany
U. S
Full Recognition Of Israel Likely Next Week
The United States aims for full de jure recognition of Israel after approving a 100 million loan package to the provisional Israeli government. Immediate 35 million releases and 65 million later fund agriculture and industry as elections approach. Ben Gurion's party solidifies lead amid favorable loan impact.
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Washington
Israel
Truman
United States
State Department
Socialist
David Ben Gurion
Peace move hinges on Chinese Communists next
The Nanking government offered to halt hostilities and open peace talks but left the next move to the Communist side. A separate north China peace pact reportedly agreed in principle would apply only to government-held areas. Chiang Kai-shek has not spoken. Shen Chang-huan said no more overtures until the Communists likewise halt.
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Nanking
China
North China
Koomintang
Central Political Council
Chang Kai-shek
Shen Chang-Huan
Chiang
Shen
Executive Yuan
Mao Tze-Tung
Peiping
Spencer Moosa
Associated Press
Moosa
Inaugural Oath is Just 35 Words Long
President Truman takes a 35 word oath to faithfully execute the office and preserve protect defend the Constitution of the United States. The pledge mirrors the long standing oath used by predecessors.
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Washington
Harry S. Truman
United States
Stricter Control Of Hypnotic Drugs In N C Advocated
Raleigh January 20 The State Board of Agriculture backed Dr E W Constable in urging the legislature to require prescriptions for sale of drugs containing amidopyrine barbituric acid and related derivatives The board also pressed restoration of funds for the agriculture department including drug control money.
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Raleigh
Jan
State Board of Agriculture
E. W. Constable
Constable
Advisory Budget Commission
Agriculture Department
Truman Begins Fourth Year With Nation Seized By Inaugural Pageant
President Truman, reinstalled for four more years, faced a mix of gaiety and solemnity as crowds lined Washington for his inauguration. The ceremony featured a grand pageant and a pledge of a fair deal at home while seeking peace abroad, underscoring high hopes and anxious expectations for the future.
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Washington
Harry S. Truman
United States
America
Harry
Missouri
Truman
President Truman Breakfasts With World War I Buddies
President Truman began inauguration day with a 7 a m breakfast of World War I veterans at Blair House. They presented a gold headed walking stick and toasted him as he autographed menus and programs. He spoke of using the stick on his morning walks and passing it to his daughter Margaret.
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Washington
Truman
Margaret
Blair House
Mayflower
Battery D
Missouri
Truman's Inaugural Call for Global Peace and Aid
President Truman pledges a worldwide crusade for peace and freedom, denouncing communism and outlining a bold foreign program. He calls for a security pact with western Europe and enhanced aid to non Communist nations, aided by U.S. capital and know how. The plan stresses UN support and a wide effort to relieve misery and hunger worldwide.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Truman
America
Capitol
Western
Europe
Senate
U. S
United Nations
Hard Months Ahead for Western Berlin Under Soviet Blockade
Berlin faces worsening economic strain as the Soviet blockade limits materials and cash. American officials say 30 to 40 percent of pre blockade production is kept, with 60 to 70 percent cut, while the air lift expands to supply fuel and materials. About 161,000 workers are unemployed in the western sectors.
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Brack Curry
Berlin
Jan
U. S
Western Germany
Lucius O. Clay
Stock Market Holds In Narrow Price Range
New York traders saw a slow session with a narrow price range and little activity. The market remained steady overall as some issues moved fractionally, with Nickel plate sharply higher and Du Pont down over a point.
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New York
du Pont
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
Studebaker
Woolworth
Coumbia Gas
Dimes in Rutherfordton Meters Benefit March of Dimes
All dimes placed in Rutherfordton parking meters this month will go to the March of Dimes Committee. Pedestrians and motorists were asked to participate by depositing coins in the meters during January.
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Rutherfordton
Steady Buying Marks Southern Furniture Market Day
Buying was steady and selective as independent stores and chains from 20 states shopped the Southern Furniture Market. Demand spread across case goods upholstery lamps flooring bedding and appliances with no soft spots noted. Attendance 2 650 yesterday, slightly under last winter, with Press Day highlighting Miss Mary Roache of the New York Times.
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Paul Casey
Emerywood Country Club
Mary Roache
New York Times
American Furniture
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Ellen Winston
Public Welfare
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By L. S. Chakales
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Negev Desert
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