Cross Burning Suspect Freed on Bond in Mount Airy
Mount Airy reports a man released on $200 bond pending a lie on charges tied to a cross burned near WSYD radio station Friday night. Police also note another cross-burning and a threatening letter in the area near the Virginia state line. Elkin reports the death of Rev. Vv. C. Ritchie, 31, pastor of Elkin Church, from a heart attack yesterday.
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Attorney Leroy Shaping to Seek State Post at Legion Convention
Shu a former FBI agent and Army intelligence supervisor at the first atomic age in Alamogordo New Mexico will attend the Durham Legion convention today. The report notes his background and intent to pursue a state office.
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Relatives of booby-trap victims face killings in Mount Airy
In Mount Airy, relatives of a December 31 bombing victim tied to a house where the victim wed are being killed for damages. Agriculture teacher W. H. Cochrane was killed when he stepped on a truck starter. The case remains unsolved with over $4,000 in costs and no motive found.
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Mount Airy
W. H. Cochrane
Fire damages Raleigh auto dealer plant. losses estimated
A major Raleigh automobile dealer suffered a large fire at its plant today. Officials led by president E Dillon Kalkinaet and partners from W Motors estimated damage possibly reaching substantial six figures as flames swept through the site. Investigations continue.
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Comege
E. Dillon Kalkinaet
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W. Motors
North Carolina schools reopen after flu and measles outbreak
Northwest North Carolina schools including Winston-Salem Elkin Forsyth Ashe and Yadkin Counties reopened today after closures due to flu and measles. Absentee lists remained large as students returned to class in Wilkes and Watauga counties as well.
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Ashe
Yadkin
Wilkes
Watauga
Plane crashes into Blue Ridge mountainside near Danbury
A twin engine plane crashed into a fog shrouded Blue Ridge mountainside near Danbury last night. The sole occupant and pilot, William C. Teague, 40, of Charlotte, longtime pilot for Charlotte Oil and Equipment Co. since 1947, was killed in the explosion and fire.
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Charlotte
Charlotte Oil and Equipment Co
Palace Refuses Comment On Queen Elizabeth Third Child Story
Buckingham Palace offered only no comment to reports that Queen Elizabeth II could be expecting a third child. Court circles debated the rumors linked to the coronation postponement and a visit by Sir William Gilliatt, with tabloids tying the claim to Elizabeth’s desire for two more children alongside Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
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Sunday Pictorial
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Princess Anne
Five Suspects In Custody In Nevada Robbery Case
Police in Butte Montana questioned five suspects tied to a $2 5 million burglary of Las Vegas financier La Vere V Redfield s mansion The loot included cash securities and jewelry housed in a stolen safe The thieves used a two tone Cadillac and left palm and heel prints plus a hotel button as clues Nevada authorities identified the suspects and linked them to the Nevada bulletin An officer said four suspects have prior records and the investigation continues to determine how to move the cash and valuables safely
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Refield
Redfield
Sullivan
Political Lines Tighten For UMT Vote Tuesday
Washington reports House leaders aim to curb fence sitting as universal military training UMT faces a Wednesday vote. Opponents push a recommit motion to stall, while Vinson plans warnings and amendments to attract undecided votes. UMT would require six months basic training for 18 year olds followed by 7 to 12 years in reserve with a five year limit or permanent status under current terms.
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Morris Threatens to Quit Over Truman Firing Policy
Corruption hunter Newbold Morris told NBC Meet the Press he will resign if President Truman does not dismiss noncompliant government employees who fail to answer financial questionnaires. He proposed sending questionnaires to about 25 000 workers on incomes gifts and favors and said two weeks would be allowed for replies. He questioned O'Dwyer and Vaughan roles, sought FBI help, and claimed independence from Attorney General McGrath while planning to recruit a private bar to press grand jury indictments. Treasury says narcotics agent George Hite joined Morris staff at his request.
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Mexico
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Meet the Press
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Adm
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U.N
Eisenhower Nomination Crisis Prompted by Bipartisan Doubt
Washington reports Sen. Paul H. Douglas warns Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower risks wind ing up without either party’s nomination. He fears Ike may be between two stools as New Hampshire pivots to its March 11 presidential primary, while Taft and Stassen vie for Republican support and Kefauver pursues a Democratic bid. Truman stays out of campaigning.
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Truman
Robert A. Taft
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Taft
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Atlantic Defense
Harold E. Stassen
GOP
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Ashland
Wis
MacArthur
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
New Hampshire
Nine Die In State Over Weekend Violence
The Associated Press reports at least nine deaths in North Carolina over the weekend. Victims include Mrs. Felix Norwood shot at home near Louisburg. Mrs. Annie Myers and son George Myers linked to a fatal shooting in High Point. Malachi Coleman charged with murder in Charlotte. pilot Morton H. Spero killed in a small plane crash near Littleton. Charlie B. Carty found shot near Greensboro. Alice Ann Ogburn fatally injured in a Rural Hall crash. George Smallwood shot near Washington. Austin Lambeth injured in a Thomasville overturn. and a private plane crash near Danbury with W. C. Teague of Charlotte presumed killed.
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Associated Press
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Felix Norwood
Louisburg
Wake
Franklin County
Annie Myers
High Point
George Myers
Malachi Coleman
Columbia
S. C
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Littleton
Morton H. Spero
New York City
Charlie B. Carty
Greensboro
Alice Ann Ogburn
Rural Hall High School
Winston-Salem
George Smallwood
Vanceboro
Washington
George Medlin
Smallwood
Austin Lambeth
Rex Lexington
Thomasville
Blue Ridge Mountains
Danbury
W. C. Teague
Marital strain feared as bride waits to choose
A cautionary note warns the marriage may fail if the bride delays commitment while seeking better options. The piece discusses commitment, doubt, and social expectations surrounding remarriage and long term plans.
Communists Signaling Concession On U N veto in Korean truce talks
In a new stance the Communists admitted the United Nations may veto Russia as a truce inspector for valid reasons marking the first retreat on the deadlocked issue. They still oppose Russia’s close link to Korea and past participation. U N staff officer Don Darrow warned the Reds against stalling tactics.
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United Nations
Russia
Don C. Darrow
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Chang Chun San
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Darrow
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Sabrejets Reach 200th Kill in Big Air Battles
United Nations F-86 Sabrejets downed the 200th MiG-15 of the Korean War after two morning air battles south of the Yalu River. Five more MIGs were damaged as the Fifth Air Force scoreboard shows 200 destroyed, 36 probably destroyed and 388 damaged. Maj. Van E. Chandler damaged one enemy aircraft in the first clash.
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Waxahachie
Tex
Federal Judges Reopen Famous Segregation Case in South Carolina
A three judge federal court resumes scrutiny of the Summerton and Clarendon County school case after the Supreme Court order. The panel weighs additional facts from a report on equalizing white and Negro facilities amid a multi million dollar school program and new construction funded by state and local authorities.
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J. Waites Waring
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Summerton
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Foreign Aid Cuts Viewed As Certain
Washington reports indicate administration aides in Congress expect at least 1 billion dollars of the 7.9 billion dollar foreign aid program to be cut. A senator warned cuts could reach two billion after Lisbon talks, while President Truman pushes a Western European unity plan amid calls for action from Republicans.
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Dean Acheson
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Tommaier Siuat
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John Jnee
D-Ala
Greatlienna
Eugene D. Nikin
D-Cole
Egypt Premier Suspends Parliament and Moves to Reform
Egypt's new Prime Minister Ahmed Naguib Hilaly Pasha suspended Parliament for 30 days and ordered a corruption purge. He began talks on Suez Canal zone control and Anglo Egyptian relations with Britain while Fuad University was closed after a sit down strike. Maher Pasha resigned as political upheaval hit amid nationalist party influence.
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Aly Maher Pasha
Fuad University
Maher Pasha
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American Ballerina Among Victims in Nice Air Crash
An Air France flight of 33 passengers and four crew crashed after striking birds near Nice Airport. Among the dead was Harriet Toby a 22 year old American ballerina who had performed with the Cuevas Ballet. A passenger survived badly burned after escaping flaming wreckage. The crash occurred at about 1 a.m. witnesses said the plane reached 150 feet before impact.
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Harriet Toby
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Cuevas Ballet
Satia
Ing Adeno
Pennys Indicted for Tax Evasion in North Carolina
Former North Carolina State Senator George T. Penny of Guilford County faces a federal indictment in Rockingham on charges of income tax evasion totaling about 35000 dollars for the years 1945 through 1948. The document notes Penny as a noted real estate pioneer and figure in the state. The second item reports Hickory Rebels’ ultimatum to the North Carolina State League about continuing play or seeking league realignment amid team shortages and potential legal action.
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Rockingham
North Carolina
George T. Penny
Guilford County
Penny
Weather Outlook Mixed Temperatures Report
Nightly low near 37 degrees with a high around 53 tomorrow. Last night fell to 35 and today’s high reached 44 as a cooling trend and unseasonal warmth alternate through the forecast.
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