Barkley Works to Heal South Carolina Democrat Split
Vice President Alben Barkley spoke to 500 at a harmony dinner in Columbia, announcing proceeds to the party treasury. He then addressed the South Carolina Federation of Labor in Spartanburg and defended the national Democratic platform on civil rights against states’ rights critics.
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Columbia
S. C
Alben W. Barkley
South Carolina
Harmony
Netis
Barkley
Stanburg
South Carolina Federation of Labor
Paducah
Democratic Party
J. Strom Thurmond
Truman
Thurmond
Sn Ulor
States
Two Admit Murder Of Cab Driver
Two men from North and South Carolina admitted kidnapping and murdering Myrtle Beach cab driver Robert D. Oliver, whose body was found near Princeton West Virginia. The suspects John Shelton Gainey and Lander Ray Gantt were arrested after a robbery and roadblock, signing statements detailing the crime and the drive with six companions to Asheville before dumping the body near Princeton.
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South Carolina
FBI
Robert D. Oliver
Myrtle Beach
S. C
Oliver
Princeton
W. Va
John Shelton Gainey
Lander Ray Gantt
Gastonia
N. C
Matthews
Asheville
Gantt
Gainey
Joseph C. Mulroy
Charlotte
Charleston
Pennsylvania
Union
S&s. C
Red Leader of Bulgaria Dies
Georgi Dimitrov premier of Bulgaria and noted communist leader died at 67, announced by Moscow radio. He was an exile for 22 years, tied to the Reichstag fire trial, and long allied with Soviet leaders. He had been treated near Moscow for diabetes and left the premiership in April.
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London
Georgi Mikhailovich Dimitrov
Bulgaria
Moscow Radio
Joseph Stalin
Rusa
Dimitrov
Bordikha
Moscow
Vassil Kolarov
Kovachevtsi
Sofia
Germany
Russia
Comintern
Stace and
Lenin
Executive Committee
Defiant Coplon to Face Second Espionage Trial
Judith Coplon, already serving 40 months, will go on trial in New York on July 11 with Valentine A. Gubitchev. The case could add up to 35 years to her sentence as she maintains innocence. Coplon left court enraged, planning to stay with her mother in Brooklyn until trial. Attorney General Clark denied rumors of a rift with FBI Director Hoover and dismissed calls for an FBI inquiry.
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Washington
Judith Coplon
Russia
Justice Department
New York
Valentine A. Gubitchev
Brooklyn
Clark
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Department of Justice
New Judges Assigned for Superior Court Terms in North Carolina
North Carolina appoints five of eight sworn special judges to mixed and civil terms starting July 11 to July 18. Susie Sharp, Reidsville, becomes first woman Superior Court judge and presides in Stanley at Albemarle. Rockingham term set for July 4 is cancelled. Horton Pittsboro and Crisp Lenoir expected to receive assignments soon.
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North Carolina
Susie Sharp
Reidsville
Stanley Superior Court
Albemarle
B. Patton
Franklin
Guilford
High Point
Greensboro
W. H. S. Burgewyn
Woodland
Wake
W. IL. Halstead
South Mills
W. I. Halstead
Pender
W. T. Hatch
Raleigh
Lee
Harold Bennett
Asheville
Buncombe
Rockingham Superior Court
Wilkins P. Horton
Pittsboro
A. R. Crisp
Lenoir
Weather outlook for North Carolina daylight and showers
Patchy cloudiness and warm temperatures forecast across North Carolina. Scattered showers expected today and tonight with Sunday remain unsettled and mild. Municipal stations show no significant changes to regional conditions.
Hillsboro Native Dies In Seattle Civic Leader
Josiah Collins Sr., 85, notable Seattle civic leader and capitalist born in Hillsboro North Carolina, died yesterday. He moved to Seattle in 1883 at 19, led the volunteer fire department during the 1890s fire, and helped mine arrivals at Skagway during the 1898 Klondike rush. He served as a state senator from 1911 to 1915 and retired from law ten years ago. Survivors include his widow Caroline two sons Wetherill and Josiah Jr. and a sister Aletha Collins. Funeral set for next Tuesday.
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Seattle
Josiah Collins
Hillsboro
N. C
Collins
Skagway
Alaska
Caroline
Wetherill
Josiah, Jr
Aletha Collins
New York City
North Carolina Tobacco Quota Okayed for 1950
The 1950 flue cured tobacco market quota of 1 097 000 000 pounds was approved, about 67 million pounds above 1949 and roughly 970 000 acres. The quota hinges on a July 23 grower referendum on a three year extension, with state and federal officials noting steady trends amid foreign market uncertainty. Norman Harris, 37, charged with wearing a military uniform without authority after entering Fort Belvoir for a game of cards, awaits court.
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Raleigh
Washington
Brannan
W. P. Hedrick
State Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Hedrick
Norman Harris
Fort Belvoir
U. S
Stanley King
Coplon Trial Highlights Price of Revealing FBI Files
Attorney General Clark faced a public dilemma as FBI records tied to Judith Coplon’s trial were opened. He defended releasing the documents to aid the case while acknowledging the risk to innocent people named in the files. The Coplon conviction raised questions about privacy and justice in handling sensitive informant material.
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James Marlow Washington
Peo
FBI
Clark
Judith Coplon
Coplon
Miss Coplon
Justice Jackson
Foreign officials warned not to enter riot torn Slovakia unannounced
Prague July 2 foreign diplomats were warned by the government against unannounced trips into Slovakia seen as interference with internal affairs. The foreign ministry cited current tensions after clashes between Catholics and Communist supporters and noted restrictions are in effect.
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Slovakia
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Foreign Ministry
Mszr
Gennaro Verolino
Nunciature
Sts
Ril and
Methodius
St. Prokop
Tokyo Rose On Trial Next Tuesday in Federal Court
The Tokyo Rose treason case against Toguri D AQuino opens in San Francisco federal court. Prosecutors plan to present recordings identifying her as the voice from Radio Tokyo and the defense argues she acted under pressure and did not commit traitorous acts. Ex major Charles Cousens, a POW, travels from Sydney to testify for her.
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Tokyo
San Francisco
Tokyo Rose
Ior Toguri D'Aquino
Pacific
Radio Tokyo
Annie
Tom DeWolfe
D'Aquino
D’aquino
Charles Cousens
Singapore
Sydney
U. S
Lee Scott May Learn Fate At Hands of Roanoke Jury Today
Roanoke Virginia July 2 A jury will decide if the strangling of Dana Marie Weaver at Christ Episcopal Church was murder or manslaughter in a mental fog The defense disputes premeditation and argues the fight was a tragic accident The jury could hear final arguments and instructions before deliberations conclude by nightfall with possible sentencing range from 20 years to death
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Lee Scott
Roanoke
Kasiings Court
Dana Marie Weaver
Dirk A. Kuyk
Scott
Messick
Christ Episcopal Church
Dana Marie
May
Fredd
Bradley
Commonwealth
C. E Cuddy
Roosevelt Jr to Wed Socialite Suzanne Perrin in August
The New York Daily News reports Representative Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. will marry Suzanne Perrin, a 28-year-old New York socialite, in late August. Roosevelt, 34, recently elected to Congress from New York's 20th district, and former wife Ethel du Pont were divorced last May.
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New York
New York Daily News
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
B'Onde
Suzanne Perrin
Roosevelt
Miss Perrin
Ethel du Pont
Accidents Kill Thirty So Far
The nation’s three day Fourth of July weekend opens with 30 deaths from violent accidents. Traffic crashes claim 19 lives since Friday evening, as 33 million cars are expected on highways. The National Safety Council foresees about 2 more traffic deaths during the period. drownings and other violent deaths remain uncounted. Last year’s three-day toll exceeded 500, with nearly 300 traffic fatalities.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Governor of North Carolina Wields Broad Power Over Legislation
Governor can influence state policy through appointments and pressure on the General Assembly. The article lists top appointed posts including eight special superior court judges five utilities commissioners and three industrial commissioners among others.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
Cials
Superior Court
Utilities
Highway and Public Works Commission
ABC Board
Revenue Shortfall Hits Budget Projections in 1949-50
Washington reports a $1.811 billion deficit for the 1949-50 fiscal year, far above Truman’s January estimate and signaling a return to red after a two year run within income. Spending rose 18.5 percent while revenue fell 9.4 percent, with major increases in military, veterans costs, commodity credit, and European aid.
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Washlinton
Truman
Kuman
Byrd
Dva
Mr. Truman
Furpa
Veterans Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
European Cooperation Administration
Commodity Credit Corpora
Press Group Closes Annual Meeting in Nags Head
The 77th annual North Carolina Press Association convention closed in Nags Head with a breakfast by novelist Inglis Fletcher. P T Hines became president of the Associates Dailies, while Elizabeth G Swindell and D J Germino were elected vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. Prize money for the Press Institute set at 400 with new division amounts of 50 15 and 10. a short press photography course at the University of North Carolina was endorsed.
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Nags
North Carolina Press Association
Inglis Fletcher
Odenton
Associates
P. T. Hines
Greensboro News and Record
L. C. Gifford
Hickory Record
Elizabeth G. Swindell
Wilson Times
D. J. Germino
Durham Herald and Sun
O. L. Moore
Laurinburg Exchange
Press Institute
North Carolina Press Photographers Association
University of North Care
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Atlanta
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Minglau
Mitchell
Francisco
Jackson
Congressional
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Straznice
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Josef Ploshar
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