Pacific Pact Against Reds Lacks Force
James D. White analyzes a proposed anti Communist Pacific Union led by Chiang Kai-shek and Elpidio Quirino. The plan aims to enlist Korea Australia New Zealand Siam Indonesia Burma with US sympathy but not military aid. Japan is excluded. Rhee pushes for larger Korea forces.
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James D. White
East Asia
United States
Syngham Rhee
Korea
United Nations
Washington
State Department
Acheson
Pacific
Australia
New Zealand
Siam
Indonesia
Burma
Japan
Gen
MacArthur
Quirino
Chiang
Philippines
Associated Press
Hongkong
Pacific Union
North Carolina Military Posts to Gain $14 Million
Hearings opened on a $623 million military construction bill expanding bases worldwide. In North Carolina the plan allocates 6.666 million for Fort Bragg housing 1.765 million for Cherry Point housing 5.508 million for Camp Lejeune Marine Barracks housing 128 thousand for Naval Hospital housing and 11.32 million for Cherry Point runway extensions. The bill authorizes about 383 million in the U.S. and 240 million abroad with a 14.529 million Army weapons project and requires separate appropriation by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska and
Pacific
House Armed Services Committee
Air Force and Navy
North Carolina
South Carolina
Fort Jackson
Fort Bragg
Cherry Point
Camp Lejeune
Marine Barracks
Naval Hospital
Alameda
Calif
Charlestown
A. L
el Toro
Norfolk
Oceana
Congress
Stock Market Advances Slowly Amid Steel Strike Skepticism
The New York market edged forward only slightly as most stocks failed to gain momentum. Traders kept concern over a potential steel strike low, helped by expectations of ample steel inventories, with select names like General Motors and Chrysler posting higher prices.
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New York
General Motors
Chrysler
Goodar
Firestone
Montgomeryard
Sears Roebuck
International Harvester
Glenn Martin
President Truman Prepares Optimistic National Address
President Truman planned a national radio and television address from the White House to reassure Americans about a modest economic decline. He argued against panic and defended fiscal policy while outlining an 11 point plan to boost production employment and purchasing power. The speech follows his midyear economic report and rejects a tax increase while stressing critical government programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Vote on Pact To Be Delayed
Washington July 13 A determined opposition led by Senator Taft Ohio has wiped out prospects for a quick senate vote on the North Atlantic treaty. Majority Leader Lucas may keep the senate in session Saturday to consider the 12 nation alliance amid sharp dispute over President Truman's proposed 1.45 billion dollar foreign military aid program and treaty commitments. New York Senator John Foster Dulles led the fight opposing the pact saying it carries no arms commitment and that the military aid plan is excessive and unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Truman
Lucas
D-Ni
West
Vandenberg
R-Mi H
New York
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Europe
United States
Mrs. Lucy Hanes Chatham Dies in Winston-Salem
Lucy Hanes Chatham wife of Representative Thurmond Chatham died this morning at a Winston-Salem hospital. She was born in Winston-Salem daughter of John Wesley and Anna Hodgin Hanes and lived here all her life. Surviving are her husband two sons Hugh Gwyn Chatham of Elkin and Richard Thurmond Chat ham Jr. of Winston-Salem a sister Mrs Robert Lassister of Charlotte four brothers James G Hanes Robert M Hanes Ralph P Hanes all of Winston-Salem and John W Hanes of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Lucy Hanes Chatham
Stratford Road
Thurmond Chatham
John Wesley
Anna Hodgin Hanes
Centenary Methodist Church
Hugh Gwyn Chatham
Elkin
Richard Thurmond Chatham Jr
Robert
Crash Victims Insured in Netherlands Information Bureau Tour
The 13 newsmen killed in a KLM plane crash were insured for 10 000 dollars each by the Netherlands information bureau which sponsored their tour. Lynn C. Mahan publicity representative for the flight was insured for 40 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
KLM
Netherlands Information Bureau
Lynn C. Mahan
Lighter Cars Blue Printed By Auto Makers
Detroit reports several automakers have blue printed lighter and smaller cars but none are expected to reach production within a year. The cars are still ideas as retailers show uncertain demand and production costs may offset any savings. Chevrolet and Ford abandoned lighter car programs after costly bets on economics and labor savings.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
Ford
Steelworkers Accept Truman Truce Plan Amid Wage War
President Truman plans a 60 day extension to avert a steel strike. CIO steel workers back the delay and a three member fact finding panel may be named despite major producers U S Steel Republic Bethlehem opposing strong panel powers. J and L would operate but not commit to panel cooperation.
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Washington
Truman
CIO Steel Workers
U. S. Steel
Republic
Bethlehem
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Wheeling Steel and
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co
Hunt for Ark Engages Many in Turkey Search
In Istanbul on July 13 the Noahs Ark hunt gains momentum as snow melts. Many Turks and foreigners seek access to Mount Ararat near the Turkish Soviet border. Four Americans ask Ankara for permission to cross military zones en route to Ararat.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Mount
Ararat
Ankara
George Wadsworth
A. J. Smith
Greensboro
N. C
E. J. Newton
Colfax
Walter I. Wood
Sea Cliff
N. Y
W. G. Ogg
Knoxville
Tenn
George Smith Trial Delayed as Key Witnesses Missing
In Greensboro municipal court the Francis Duval Smith lottery case cannot proceed due to the absence of three key witnesses. Hearing postponed to August 16 as subpoenas remain unserved. the missing individuals include Mr. and Mrs. Earl Black of Wilmington and Jean Webster Wyrick of High Point Road.
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Greensboro
Francis Duval
George) Smith
Earl Black
Wilmington
Jean Webster Wyrick
High Point Road
Fight Aboard Plane in California Crash Sparks CAB Hearing
The C A B examines causes after a Standard Airlines C 46 crashed into Santa Susana canyons killing 35 and injuring 14. Survivors report a post takeoff fight, while officials differ on whether the brawl caused the disaster. Roy White, pilot, was killed. Vicky Zelsdorf, a stewardess, survived with injuries and unborn child in peril.
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Susana Pass
Los Angeles
Here
Standard Airlines
Santa Susana
Civil
Aeronautics Board
James N. Peyton
Peyton
L. R. Powell
Standard
Roy G. White
White
Stanley Weiss
House Committee Hears Testimony on Negro Communists Plan
The House Committee on un American Activities heard that a fragment of American Negroes are Communists and that Reds plan a Soviet Republic among Southern Negroes. Alvin Stokes testified that about 1400 Negroes constitute roughly one tenth of one percent of the population. Jackie Robinson was billed as star witness but postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House On American Activities Committee
South
Walter
D-Pa
Paul Robeson
Robeson
Russia
un-American Activities Committee
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Alvin Stokes
Scott In No Hurry Over Labor Dispute
Raleigh July 13. Governor Scott delays action on the Marion labor dispute pending Saturday talks with Attorney General Harry McMullan. The governor plans to consult the AG before any move and wants Labor Commissioner Forrest Sanford present at the conference.
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Raleigh
Marion
Scott
Harry McMullan
Forrest Sanford
U S Army convoy tests Soviet policy at Helmstedt
An American convoy of 60 unarmed trucks with MP escorts headed toward Helmstedt to test Soviet policy on the Berlin frontier. If it passes the Soviet zone, a weekly trucking service to the Berlin post may begin to ease the airlift load. British reports note delays at Helmstedt with reduced passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
U. S
Helmstedt
Soviet Zone
Niemoller calls halt to dismantling German war plants
Pastor Martin Niemoller, addressing the World Council of Churches in Chichester, urged Protestants to protest dismantling German war plants. He argued dismantling harms humanity and warned German industry cannot absorb returning eastern Germans, contending all plants can be used for war or peace.
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Chichester
England
Martin Niemoller
Berlin
Niemeller
World Council of Churches
Germany
Governor urges rapid release of funds for state buildings
Governor Scott pressed the budget commission to speed disbursement of appropriated state funds at a luncheon with advisors. He warned officials to watch for waste from minor uses of state cars and phones, noting common misuses from top to bottom and calling for tighter controls.
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Scott
The
Budget Commission
Advisory Budget Commission
SBI
Steel workers accept 60 day strike delay
President Murray of the CIO United Steelworkers announced the union unanimously agreed to a 60 day postponement of the steel strike in response to President Truman's proposal. The decision, to be ratified by the wage policy committee, delays a potential strike affecting 500000 workers.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
Cio-United Steelworkers
Truman
Murray
U. S. Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel
Jones & Laughlin
White House
Republic Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Steel Corp
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Wheeling Steel
Republic
Bethlehem
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Steel
Eight Jailed For Attacking Mine Employee
In Bessemer Alabama a mine employee Thomas A Warnell says he was dragged from a bus by about 50 men and beaten after opposing a three day work week. Warrants against 11 men accuse assault with intent to murder. The Short Creek mine halted operations as arrests were made and shifts missed.
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Bessemer
Ala
Thomas A. Warnell
Sheriff's Deputies
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Short Creek
Warnell
UMW
TCI
Teachers to Know Wage Scales Soon
Raleigh July 13 The finance committee of the State Board of Education is to finish the 1949-50 school budget today and the full board will meet tomorrow to consider the tentative budget Adoption of the budget will reveal teachers salaries for the coming year The general assembly authorized about a 28 percent increase but left the salary scales to the board.
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Raleigh
State Board of Education
General Assembly
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Brookside
Birmingham
Alabama
Steelworkers Union
Jured
Burbank
Tokat
Anatolia
George Smith
Royal Dutch Airlines
Bombay
India
William Newton
Scripps-Howard Newspapers
Nat A. Burrows
Chicago Daily News
H. R. Knickerbocker
Free Lance
California
Vicky Zelsdorf
Long Beach
Wassily I. Chuikov
Niemoller
Capitol Square
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