Kremlin Leaders Convene for Policy Review in Moscow
Moscow reports say the Soviet Union summons top diplomats from London Washington Paris Berlin for a comprehensive review of Western policy. Molotov pledges to block West German rearmament ratification as Berlin risks renewed tension and possible German reunification.
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Soviet Union
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London
Georgi Zarubin
Washington
Sergei Vinogradov
Paris
Georgi Pushkin
Berlin
Thesr
Stalin
V. M. Molotov
West Germany
Fostry
France
Bonn
State Press Adopts Code of Principles in North Carolina
The North Carolina Press Association unanimously adopted a 4000 word code defining press responsibilities to society. The statement, drawn by 14 publishers editors and reporters, stresses honesty fairness and accuracy in all stories headlines and editorials as a test for the press. The group also backed secrecy opposition in legislative affairs and honored D Hiden Ramsey for long service.
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N.C
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North Carolina Press Assn
Midwinter Institute
Crse
D. Hiden Ramsey
NCPA
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Franklin
Holt McPherson
High Point
General Assembly
Jones
Duke University
Ramsey
Mittee
House
Frank A. Daniels
Lynn Nisbet
Raleigh
David J. Whichard
Grenville
Rupert Gillett
C. A. McKnight
Charlotte
Alfred G. Dickson
Wilmington
Miles H. Wolff
Greensboro
Clarence E. Whitefield
Durham
Thomas J. Lassiter
Smithfield
E. A. Resch
Siler City
Roy Parker
Ahoskie
Thomas J. Shaw
Thomasville
Associated Flies
R. B. Page Jr
McPherson
POW Goes On Trial Monday At Fort Sill
Maj Ambrose Nugent of Merrill Wisconsin faces a general court martial on 13 counts for collaborating with the enemy while a POW in Korea. The charges include offering intelligence to captors and broadcasting anti war material. The case will be heard by a nine colonel panel under Maj Gen Edward Williams at Fort Sill. Nugent was captured July 5 1950 and was a member of the 24th Division before repatriation September 1.
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Okla
Korea
Ambrose H. No. 4
Merill
Wis
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Edward T. Williams
Nugent
Europe
Inva
Polyce
North Carolina Press Association Adopts Principles 1955
The North Carolina Press Association adopts a statement of principle affirming freedom of the press as essential to democracy. It emphasizes publisher responsibility for accuracy and correction, editorial independence, and fairness, urging reporters to pursue truth with objectivity and courage. Adopted January 22, 1955 in Chapel Hill.
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North Carolina Press Association
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N. C
Reed Defends Tax Plan Against Democratic Cut Talk
Rep Daniel A Reed criticizes Democratic proposals for a broad tax cut in 1955 as political maneuvering. He cites the President’s vow to keep revenues intact this year and warns of a presidential veto if Congress pursues tax reductions. Reed urges fiscal solvency and notes past efforts on excess profits tax and personal income tax reforms.
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Daniel A. Reed
Reed
Eisenhower
Ceelauwer
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Furthermor
Relatives of imprisoned Americans weigh Chinese visit offer
Relatives of 17 Americans imprisoned in China show mixed support for a Chinese invitation to visit. Some mothers and wives say they would travel if accompanied by others, hoping personal contact may aid release, while others remain uncertain.
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Red China
China
Air Force
Harold Fischer Jr
Ace
Swea City
Iowa
Omaha
W. G. Parks
A. R
Andy) MacKenzie
Parks
MacKenzie
Ronald Parks
Reds
Flight of U S Carriers Intensifies Formosa Tension
Three 33,000 ton U S aircraft carriers Essex Yorktown and Kearsage with destroyers reportedly head north from the Philippines to the Formosa area amid speculation over a defense line. Meanwhile Vice Admiral Pride sails from Hong Kong toward Formosa Strait as Nationalists resist withdrawing Tachens outposts and Manila urges U S aid to defend small islets.
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Pearl Harbor
Adm
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Red
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Taipei
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Chiang
C. K. Yui
Newsmen
Carlos P. Garcia
Vce
Philippines Foreign Affairs
Eisenhower to Seek Far East Defense Authority in Formosa Move
President Eisenhower will ask Congress for power to define and hold a line of U S defenses in the Far East to deter Communists in Formosa and nearby areas. Republican leaders said Congress support would be swift as the White House outlines policy on Formosa security.
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America
Senate
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California
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Tachen Islands
China
Philippines
Tachens
United Nations
Lonedon
New York
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Essex
Yorktown
Kearsarge
Alfred M. Pride
7Th Fleet
Formosa Strait
Helena
Hong Kong
Eisenhower Determined to Aid School Construction
President Eisenhower is reported determined to address federal aid for school construction to ease the nationwide classroom shortage. White House visitors Sen Ives Rep Kearns and Mrs Eugene Meyer discussed the issue. a special message to Congress is planned for February 15. Ives noted no specific plan was finalized but the problem was considered.
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Eisenhower
White House
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Ives
Rep
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Eugene Meyer
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Atomic Congress Set To Open August 8 In Geneva
United Nations announced August 8 as the opening date for the first world atomic congress at Geneva Switzerland. A two week session is planned with papers on peaceful uses of the atom to be read by scientists from more than 80 countries.
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N.Y
United Nations Today
Geneva
Switzerland
North Carolina Legislature Prepares Budget Battle
Raleigh January budget action dominates the General Assembly as Hodges backs a 637 million dollar two year plan with 52 million in new taxes. Joint committees hold hearings on agency funding, insurance taxes, liquor taxes, and fleet tax exemptions while Speaker Moore reshapes finance leadership and secrecy rules.
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Advisory Budget Commission
Joint Appropriations Committee
Joint Finance Committee
Costa Rica Cancelled Victory Parade Over Border Rebels
President Jose Figueres halted a San Jose victory parade planned to mark the war's end after reports of up to 500 rebels in the neutral Nicaraguan border strip. About 150 rebels remained on the Costa Rican side as OAS observers monitored the area and tensions with Nicaragua persisted.
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Costa Rica
Jose Figueres
Nicaragua
Organization of American States
Guillermo Salazar
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National Guard
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Figueres
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
Juahia Figueres
QAS
Rio de Janeiro
Betty Jo Ring Has Wedding Date All Set
Miss North Carolina Betty Jo Ring plans to marry in February but says she is committed to her teaching job at Lexington High School. A Texas farmer offered to wed her, prompting students to write back, while the pageant winner remains focused on her duties.
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N.C
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Texas
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Lexington High School
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