Newsman Griffin buried in Charlotte interment set
Raleigh report notes Harry Leigh Griffin, former Charlotte News and Observer employee, died in Greenville South Carolina. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park to follow. Griffin had been public relations director for the Labor Department Wage and Hour division in the Southeast since 1949 with Birmingham headquarters.
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Thailand Revolt Collapses Amid Air Force Attack
A naval revolt against Premier Phibun’s government collapsed under air force strikes and army tanks. The U.S. said insurgent HQs were seized as loyal forces attacked in Bangkok, with civilians fleeing and the rebel leadership led by Lt. Gen. Luang Kach Songgram besieged. The premier and Communications Minister were reportedly held by the naval faction.
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Plane wreckage found on Hague's Peak after DC-6 crash
Six children were aboard the United Airlines DC-6 when it crashed into Hague's Peak. Search efforts recovered fragments of the aircraft, and investigators worked to determine the fate of the 50 people on board.
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Johnson Named To Y Post
Robert Lee Johnston named business manager of the High Point Y M C A as the organization plans a new building and dormitories. Edgar Hartley remains executive secretary and will oversee staff expansion as the Y prepares its first full program in its history. Johnston’s past includes 18 years in Florence and leadership posts in Portsmouth Louisville and other Y M C A branches.
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Iran warns British move may start World War
Tehran reports accuse Britain of moving warships and troops into the Persian Gulf amid the crisis over Iranian oil nationalization. Hussein Makki says if Britain threatens Iran, it could trigger World War III and vows Iran will bear sole responsibility for any harm to British subjects.
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Allied Radios Hear No Red Reply To Truce Proposal
Allied radios report no reply from the Communists to the United Nations armistice proposal for Korea. The broadcast outlines a North Korea conference idea with Lt Gen Ridgway and notes a cautious reaction among frontline troops, who cite conditions like troop withdrawal and disarmament as likely terms.
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Government Ends Fiscal Year With Surplus Around 3.3 Billion
Washington reports Fiscal Year 1951 closed with an estimated 3.3 billion dollar surplus, the 76th in history and second largest. Tax boosts and Korean war spending shaped revenues and outlays, with forecasts noting possible deficits ahead unless taxes rise. The final tally awaits Treasury tabulations late Monday.
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Big Muddy Floods Missouri River Districts
The Missouri River rose across central Missouri with major flooding expected. In St. Charles County levees may be topped as the crest neared 35.2 feet, the second highest since 1918, foretelling about 2 million dollars in damage.
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St. Charles
President Extends Controls On Wage Price System
President Truman signed a 31 day extension of the wage price control for consumers. The move preserves the Defense Production Act machinery until July 31 as Congress works on a permanent controls law. The extension limits further price rollbacks and curbs DiSalle authority to order new reductions.
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United Press
Washington
Truman
Congress
DiSalle
Mediators Fail To Lift Telegraph Strike Threat
Federal mediators could not remove the threat of a strike by 35 000 Western Union workers set for Monday. The Commercial Telegraphers Union demanded 25 cents an hour while Western Union offered 16 1 2 cents. New York area employees already received a 16 1 2 cent increase under a separate ACA contract.
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Jene
Mandlebaum
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CTU
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ACA
Jets Bomb Namchonjom as Allied Air Strikes Continue
American forces pounded the Namchonjom area 22 miles north of the 38th parallel and 60 miles northwest of Seoul with F S4s and bombers in a broad offensive. The Far East Air Force said 15 major enemy airfields in the Pyongyang complex were neutralized over two weeks of raids.
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Tokyo
Namchonjom
Sth
Namcchonjom
38Th Parallel
Seoul
Far East Air Force
Pyongyang
U.N
Crackles Handkerchief Maker Seeks Niche Market
A feature sketches a one person handkerchief maker who embraces close scrutiny of his craft. The profile highlights small scale production, personal attention to fabrics, and the artisan’s pride in quality despite broader market trends.
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