Eisenhower Rules Out Fight With Taft For Nomination
Dwight D. Eisenhower, visiting his hometown, rejects a fight with Ohio Senator Taft for the 1952 GOP nomination. He aligns with Republican liberty over socialism and endorses not opposing Taft if he secures the nomination. He pledges to work to defeat Democrats if he wins the nomination. He plans events in New York and Chicago ahead of the national convention.
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Cincinnati
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Chicago
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Weather snippet with temperatures
Tonight's low 65 degrees with tomorrow's high 90 degrees. Today's high reached 91 while last night's low was 66.
Potatoes Back After U S Price Controls Are Lifted
Potatoes are expected to reappear in grocery stores as OPS lifts price ceilings effective July 1 after a Senate vote. Officials foresee a price rise before any drop, with wholesale No 1 A size potatoes from California and the Carolinas already showing higher figures. Market observers warn speculators may face losses as supplies adjust in coming weeks.
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Ellis Arnall
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Taft Leads GOP Convention Race With 150 Delegate Margin
Taft aims to amass a 150 delegate lead over Eisenhower heading into the July 7 convention as campaign managers forecast a secure path to the nomination, while Eisenhower backers dispute the forecast and push for momentum from noncommitted delegates. Kefauver predicts Truman neutrality in the Democratic race as Taft expands his tally with six more delegates from the District of Columbia. Taft anticipates winning Indiana's 32 delegates at the state convention tomorrow, and hopes to strengthen on the second or third roll call.
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VFW Encampment Opens in Charlotte With 2500 Delegates
Members of the North Carolina Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars opened their annual encampment in Charlotte today. About 2,500 delegates including auxiliary members registered before the morning session. Principal speaker was Dr. Harold D. Meyer of Chapel Hill, consultant to the North Carolina Recreation Commission.
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Lost Colony final role assignment and rehearsal start
The final assignment of roles in Paul Green's Lost Colony drama was slated for today with rehearsals set to begin Monday. In Winston-Salem Miss Mary Roper resigned as executive director of Forsyth Red Cross, effective June 2, to take a three county directorship based in Macon.
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Hamilton to Speak at Carolinas Kians public aes
Leesville readers report Thomas L. Hamilton identified as imperial wizard of a Ku Klux Klan group is set to be the featured speaker at a public event in the Carolinas.
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Thomas L. Hamilton
Imperial Wizard
Man in critical condition after Raleigh wreck near Rex Hospital
In Raleigh Morristown, N. C. yesterday a man remained in critical condition at Rex Hospital after an auto-truck wreck. Howard C. Mooney had a fractured leg wrist and chest injuries. His wife, daughter Sheila, and mother-in law Mrs. Eileen Mae Sangster suffered injuries including a broken elbow and possible clavicle fracture.
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Morristown
Rex Hospital
Howard C. Mooney
Sheila
Eileen Mae Sangster
St. Petersburg
Fla
Tragic 12 year old hangs self on swing rope in Greensboro
Sanford Stewart died after accidentally hanging himself on a swing rope at home in Greensboro. His parents Mr and Mrs R L Stewart said he went out to play and was found dead 30 minutes later by sister Lewanna. Neighbor Frank Meadow cut him down and performed CPR for 10 minutes before EMS arrived and continued efforts for over an hour without revival.
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Injured Man Found On Highway 109 Near Thomasville
Sheriff deputies found Welborn Simmons a 38 year old Frisco resident in the center of the ne by pass near Highway 109 with minor arm cuts. He was taken to Thomasville City Hospital and hospital spokesmen said he appeared to be recovering satisfactorily after an apparent attack.
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Friscoe
Thomasville City Hospital
Poacree
Dynamite Damages Two Cars In Thomasville Week
A non striking Thomasville Chair Company employee, Thomas Gallimore, had his 1938 Chevrolet station wagon dynamited near his home shortly after 1 AM. Earlier this week another worker’s car was destroyed in similar fashion. Grady Ridge of Denton was also affected. Police and sheriff officials investigated both incidents.
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Bank Holdup Trial Debuts in Greensboro
Seven men named Wade Darnell Hamlin Woodrow Wilson James Clifford and Cager Lester George Robert Hill Jr William Carr Hall and Elwood Lee Hammock face five counts linked to the $50 000 Leaksville Bank and Trust Co robbery. Arrested after arraignment they are charged with robbery conspiracy and receiving stolen funds. James and Hamlin reportedly confessed to the robbery. About half the money has been recovered.
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Cager Lester
George Robert Hill Jr
William Carr Hall
Elwood Lee Hammock
Leaksville Bank and Trust Co
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Hall
James
Hamlin Rapertory
Prisoners Strike Ended By Tear Gas At Angola Prison
State troopers released tear gas into a barricaded cell block at Angola State Prison to break up a sit down strike by about 200 Negro convicts. Forty two ringleaders were seized and confined. others were given breakfast and sent to cane fields. The prison, under D. D. Bazer, returned to normal six hours after the uprising began at Camp I. The inmates demanded better food clothing and facilities and complained about a harsh guard.
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Mississippi River
Francis Grevenberg
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Reds Yield to U S Demand Lift Berlin Blockade
In Berlin the Soviet Union removed tree obstacles and allowed 160 residents to travel to Western Berlin after an American protest. East Germany billed the U S $14 million for seven years of Western Berlin telephone service, while allies watched for a potential cut in the cross border cable.
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New Steel Negotiations Delayed Four Hours In Washington
Negotiations between leading steel companies and the Strikt steelworkers union were delayed four hours to allow more discussion time. John R. Steelman noted the 2 p.m. reschedule at management’s request as talks edge toward practical bargaining after six months of deadlock. The union reportedly pressed for a wage stabilization board remedy rather than a lump sum increase, while discussions reportedly considered about 15 cents an hour as part of an 18 month plan.
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Washington
Strikt Steelworkers Union
John R. Steelman
McFarland
Senate
Steel Strike Creeps Along Across Rail, Mine and Ship Sectors
The five day old steel strike spreads paralysis to railroads mines and shipping with up to 800000 workers possibly idle by next week. Railroads like Alvania and York Central cut back thousands of jobs while Illinois Central shuts Paducah shops. Coal mines idle about 40000 workers in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia with 1200 independent operators forced to shut down.
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Pittsburgh
Washington
Philip Murray
Alvania Railroad
Possible Escape Tunnels Sought on Koje Island
Reports from Koje Island describe efforts to locate escape tunnels at compounds 60 76 and 85 as guards deploy mine detectors and monitor dirt and rock piles. Anti communist prisoners say they fear execution for opposition with rescue of seventeen inmates from Compound 85. Maj Dawney Bancroft leads tunnel searches as guards study entry methods for new enclosures under Brig Gen Haydon L. Brenner.
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Haydon L. Tner
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Francis T. Dodd
An &Th Army
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Boamer
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Dawney Bancroft
Death for Brutal Murder of Beulah Hinshaw
John Andrew Roman, 65, white widow Beulah Hinshaw was murdered last Aug in Lexington. Roman, described as quiet and a good provider, was executed by gas after the State Supreme Court found his guilt unerringly proven. His death was witnessed by 22 people including Hinshaw’s father.
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Beulah Miller Hinshaw
Lexington
William H. R. Jackson
Com. Iee N. F
Robert A. Allen
Allen
Honea Path
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Paroles Commission
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Aanaten
Hinshaw
Guilford County
Stock Market Higher Today Gains Amid Oil Strength
New York reports a broadly higher trading day with Atlantic Coast Line slipping and the rail average dipping after rail declines. Oil stocks led the advance with Shell Oil up to 80 7 8 and Barber Oil up 1 1 4 while Texas Pacific Land Trust rose 2. Other gainers included Monsanto Zenith Ane Smelting Kennecott and Allied Stores as markets steadied ahead of settlement.
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Allied Stores
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Code Adopted to Regulate Athletics In State Schools
The State Board of Education approved an athletic code to govern school sports and set eligibility, game limits, and post season bans. Enforcement falls to Dr Clyde A Erwin with no funding for salaries or equipment. Consolidation of small high schools was postponed for officials to review data and proposals.
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