Record Cold Continues as Deep Freeze Slams Nation
A new cold wave grips the Dakotas and Minnesota spreading toward the Great Lakes with 10 to 15 below zero readings in North Dakota. Snow and freezing rain affect Texas to Louisiana as New England digs out from over 20 inches of snow. Georgia records 28 degrees while California towns see 40s. Miami basks at 75 amid unprecedented beach turnout.
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AFL Leaders Push Federal Action Against Taft Hartley Act
The AFL executive council met in Miami to launch a major political push including potential repeal of the Taft Hartley Act. President William Green aims to raise 8 million dollars from members to fund political activities and may endorse a presidential candidate. The group will decide on endorsing plans at a February 4 gathering.
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Negro Woman Seeks Court Order to Enter Oklahoma Law School
Ada Lois Sionel Fisher, 23, a Black applicant, petitioned the Supreme Court to force the University of Oklahoma to admit her to its all white law school. Her lawyers said the new term starts Thursday and an immediate ruling is needed to ensure equal facilities per the court’s recent decision.
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Weather notes for North Carolina January 27 1948
Increasing cloudiness with light rain or sleet in western and northern sections tonight and Tuesday. Mountain regions see light rain while skies stay cloudy and cold overall. Sunrise at 7 25 and sunset at 5 42 documented for the day.
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Vandenberg Plan Shrinks Opposition to Marshall Fund
Republican critics concede Vandenberg proposal creates an independent administrator reporting to the president. Taft has criticized the 6.8 billion dollar fund for 15 months and State Department control. Some say the plan could sway 10 or more undecided senators toward passage.
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UNRRA Figure Will Speak At Institute
Dr. Vera M. Dean author and research director of the Foreign Policy Association will speak at the 1948 Institute of Religion in Raleigh tonight. Former Governor J. M. Broughton will introduce her. she helped prepare UNRRA works. Her talk covers Russia and United States aims in today's international scene.
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Immediate ban on petroleum product exports urged
The House Interstate Commerce committee recommended an immediate ban on all exports of petroleum products. The committee said the action is necessary because optimistic supply estimates and weather conditions could worsen the outlook in a war emergency.
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Bitter Carolina cold eases but storm toll grows
A bright sun offered brief relief across North and South Carolina but a looming freezing rain warned by weather officials. record lows and snow left eight fatalities across the two states as ice and sleet disrupted travel and daily life.
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Soldier Dies In Crash Of Helicopter Near Fayetteville
A military helicopter from the 82nd Airborne Division crashed near Fayetteville airport at 10 25 this morning killing the sole occupant, the pilot. Army personnel from Fort Bragg went to the scene to investigate and notify next of kin.
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Truman Nominates Bradley as Army Chief of Staff
President Truman formally nominates Gen Omar Bradley to succeed Gen Dwight Eisenhower as army chief of staff. The nomination is sent to the Senate for approval and Bradley’s exact start date is not specified, with reports suggesting a February transition.
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Tarboro Plane Crash Damages Local Light Aircraft
Two Tarboro residents Billy Moore 24 and Alvin Moore 17 were hospitalized with injuries after a light plane crashed about five miles north of Tarboro yesterday hitting a power line. Billy Moore was reported in serious condition. the two men, not related, were aboard when the plane was demolished.
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Soviet Envoy Rebuts Allies Over Japan Demilitarization
Soviet Ambassador Alexander Panyushkin criticizes the allies for not preventing militarism in defeated Japan and questions the 11 nation Far Eastern Commission's democracy efforts. He also denounces U S trade tensions as echoed by certain circles in America.
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No Devaluation Of Pound Contemplated By British
London reports say Sir Stafford Cripps stated Britain does not plan to devalue the pound despite France cutting the franc. Investors fear impact on sterling, with gold demand rising as the pound's official value drifts, while government bonds fall in market value amid devaluation concerns.
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Rep J Parnell Thomas Rushed From Sea Illness
Rep J Parnell Thomas R N J was stricken seriously ill at sea and rushed to Cristobal Panama aboard the SS Ancon. An army bomber dropped plasma beside the ship but the crew chose not to stop. Doctors tentatively diagnosed massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
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Tremors Trigger Panic Across Central Philippines
In the central Philippines frightened families fled homes as intermittent tremors followed a deadly quake that left 25 to 27 dead and caused wide damage. By noon 47 shocks were tallied with Panay island reports of a landslide burying two families at Hanini on the southwestern coast.
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One Second From Eternity Letter Reveals Near Collision
A letter published anonymously in an Omaha paper and later traced to Chester Beltz, 38, of Council Bluffs Iowa, describes a near miss when an automobile crossed ahead of a speeding Union Pacific train. Beltz, a train fireman, recounts the scare and urges safer driving to avoid another tragedy.
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Man Admits Killing Wives and Faces Kidnap Inquiry
Seattle January 26 Roscoe Lee Hayton known as the elderly matrimonial killer confessed after 96 hours of questioning to slaying wives No 2 and 3. He faces new interrogations over possible link to the 1937 kidnapping and murder of 10 year old Charles Mattson as investigators compare him to a sketch. The Mattson case involved a ransom of 28000 dollars and the boy's body found near Everett after being abducted from Tacoma. Detective Chief Adam Lyskoski said a similarity to the kidnapper’s face was noted and a conference with FBI official Jack B Wilcox was planned.
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Three Hurt in Bus Mine Attack and Clash in Jerusalem
Reported today in Jerusalem three people were wounded when two mines exploded near an Arab bus outside Bethlehem and a Jewish opening fire left one Arab dead. Haifa troops uncovered ammunition in an Arab quarter, and clashes near Jerusalem left multiple dead as Jewish guards battled Arab forces.
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Republicans Bank On Democratic Aid For Tax Bill
In Washington on January 26, GOP leaders said they expect to push a 6.3 billion tax cut bill through the House with substantial Democratic help and at most three GOP defections. They foresee no two thirds vote and anticipate debate starting Thursday with a vote next Monday, while Democrats plan a Wednesday strategy meeting.
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Britain to unveil Palestine plan to UN early
Informed sources say Britain will present to the United Nations its plans for relinquishing rule in Palestine. The replies to the five nation partition commission questions could push the UN toward a timetable and set the commission's entry into Palestine, ending uncertain preliminary talks on the mandate.
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MacArthur Will Stay In Japan Until Task Is Done
General Douglas MacArthur said he would remain in Japan until his assignment is completed unless an extraordinary occurrence calls him away. On his 68th birthday he reiterated plans to return to the United States after his duties in Japan end, and he did not address any presidential nomination efforts in the United States.
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