Ervin Named U S Senator by North Carolina Governor
Sam J. Ervin Jr. was appointed to the U S Senate by Gov. William B. Umstead. The Morganton native, 57, succeeds the late Clyde R. Hoey and plans to take the oath in Washington with his family next week. His staff and ties to Hoey’s aides are outlined as the move unfolds.
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Stevens Sam J. Ervin Jr
Raleigh
State Supreme Court
Sam J. Ervin Jr
U. S. Senate
William B. Umstead
Ervin
Morganton
Clyde R. Hoey
Alton A. Lennon
Willis Smith
W. Kerr Scott
Joe
Congress
House
U. S
Stalin
Washington
Umstead
Jack Spain
Sen. Hoey
Spain
Superior Court
Dan K. Moore
Sylva
Supreme Court
Senate
Sam J. Ervin, Jr
Wm. Umstead
Umstead appoints Ervin to succeed Hoey stirring local interest
Governor William Umstead names Sam J. Ervin Jr. to the U S Senate seat left by Clyde Hoey. Ervin's selection draws limited Democratic opposition and sustains speculation that Campus M Waynick may challenge in 1956 amid liberal conservative party divides.
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Democratic Executive Committee
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High Point
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Waynick
Senate
Place Christ In Industry Urged By Southern Baptists
The Southern Baptist Convention urged laymen to set up daily devotional meetings on the job to place Christ in industry. The closing session adopted a resolution praising these meetings for fostering salvation, convictions, spiritual life, and better employer employee relations. About 25 000 attended.
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Louisville
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Nashville, Tenn
U S Charges Korea Plan Fraudulent Elections at Geneva
The United States denounces Communist proposals for free elections in Korea as fraudulent and accuses the Communists of violating the armistice by reinforcing North Korea. Walter Bedell Smith spoke at Geneva after Molotov’s five point Korea plan. Chou En Lai proposed international supervision via the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission, whose members include Switzerland Poland and Czechoslovakia.
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U. S
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V. M. Molotov
Red China
Chou En-lai
Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission
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Poland
Czechoslovakia
Formosa Chinese Blast Reds
The Central Daily News reports Nationalist warships and planes bombed and shelled Communist positions in Sanmen Bay near Formosa. Taumen Island faced night shelling Friday and Kenmen Island endured bombing on Saturday while Communist air activity remained distant. All Nationalist aircraft returned safely amid offensive defense for the Tachen islands.
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Central Daily News
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Shanghai
Daily News
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Tachen Islands
Yoshida Faces Rising Opposition and Threats in Japan
Tokyo reports rising anti Yoshida sentiment with speculation of assassination amid riots in the House of Representatives. Yoshida with a 30 man bodyguard faces pressure as Socialist opposition protests a police nationalization bill and world tour delays.
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Shigeru Yoshida
Japan
Yoshida
House of Representatives
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West
Knowland Calls For Showdown In Indochina Crisis
Sen. Knowland says the free world faces a 30 day turning point in Indochina. He warns if no decisive action is taken to halt Communist gains, Hanoi and the delta could fall, affecting Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. He urges U S leadership with allied strength and Congressional involvement.
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Three Nations Sign Army Agreement In Balkans
Greece Yugoslavia and Turkey announce a new military alliance to strengthen peace and collective security. A consultative assembly will meet in Athens Belgrade and Ankara to discuss mutual problems while foreign ministers prepare to sign in Belgrade. President Tito’s visit to Athens preceded the accord.
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Yugoslavia
Turkey
U.S
Koca Popovic
Belgrade
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Marshal Tito
Alexander Papagos
Tito
French air strikes hit Viet Minh convoys near Hanoi
French planes pounded Viet Minh convoys and an ammunition dump 35 miles east of Hanoi in the Red River Delta. Ground actions aimed to protect the Hanoi Haiphong supply route as Viet Minh rail guards were driven from Haidoung and crews repaired damage to the rail line. U.S. informants said plans to airlift French battalions were abandoned in favor of sea transport due to diplomatic issues.
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Indochina
Red River
Dien Bien Phu
Hamoi
Haiphong
Haidoung
U.S
Saigon
North Africa
Readers' Straw Vote Shows McCarthy Split Support
A Chicago Star straw poll closes with 158 backing McCarthy, 571 opposing, five neutral, amid heated letters for and against the senator. Supporters praise his guts while critics urge discrediting him and continuing hearings.
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McCarthy Tells Stevens You’ll Live To Regret
Publicized transcripts show Senator McCarthy angrily warning Secretary Stevens on February 20 that he would live to regret orders to testify. The talks reference Pvt. G David Schine and suggest political pressure over army investigations. McCarthy released the texts to reporters, later named by The New York Times as the source.
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Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
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Storm Center
Army-McCarthy
Roy Cohn
Army
Associated Press
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International News Service
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New York Times
James D. St. Clair
Boston
Joseph N. Welch
Ray Jenkins
McCarthy Army
G. David Schine
Schine
McCarsthy
Cohn
McCarthy A
Pentagon
New Industry Opens Serving Furniture Trade In High Point
A new industry focused on the furniture trade begins in High Point, signaling economic growth for the city. Local arts and business groups plan a fall study program to support the initiative and attract attention from broader markets.
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Greenwich Village
Miss High Point
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