Eisenhower launches top secret psychological war over Stalin death
Washington sources reveal a rapid U.S. drive to exploit Stalin's death with a broad psychological campaign aimed at widening rifts between Soviet satellites and Moscow. The plan calls for continued defense buildup, cautious policy shifts, and swift Senate approval of Bohlen as ambassador, while avoiding actions that could unite Soviet leaders.
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Decontrolling to Cost Taxpayer $20 In a Year
Government officials estimate the price decontrol program will cost the average American family about $20 in the next year. They project nearly $1 billion in price increases on already decontrolled items over 12 months, amid limited impact on overall costs.
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Stalin Dies Casts Shadow On U N Session
UN flag flies at half staff in memory of Josef V. Stalin founder of the UN. Delegates pursue a muted debate on the Korean War as Vishinsky plans to depart for Moscow for Stalin's funeral and to meet new Soviet leaders. Lie and Pearson send condolences. flag protocol noted.
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Voice of America warns Stalin death won’t curb communism
VOA in New York says Stalin’s death will be used to inflame anti communism and maintain vigilance against Soviet imperialism. News broadcasts in 46 languages emphasize no relief from oppression and name Molotov Malenkov and Beria as likely successors.
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Van Fleet testifies on ammunition shortages in Korea
Senate Armed Services Committee heard Gen. James A. Van Fleet describe serious and varying shortages of ammunition in Korea with emphasis on hand grenades. He warned of persistent supply issues since the Korean War started, prompting closed-door sessions and further testimony before the appropriations panel.
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Bill would abolish State Board of Nurse Examiners
President Josephine Kerr of the North Carolina State Nurses Association urged delay on a bill by Sen Cal Hicks to abolish the State Board of Nurse Examiners. Kerr said all facts should be aired at a public hearing before action is taken.
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Cost of spelling books rises for Raleigh schools
The State Board of Education awarded 1945 contracts for elementary spelling books. Ginn and Co. won at about 43 cents per book while Charles E. Merrill Co. secured a similar contract yesterday at about 76 cents. Ginn also bid on the latest contract.
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32nd County North Carolina Peanut Growers Formed
The 32. County North Carolina Peanut Growers Association, Inc. was formed in Scotland Neck as a nonprofit to aid peanut farmers with headquarters in Ahoskie. C Shields Alexander of Scotland Neck was named temporary chairman. the board will meet March 19 to hear a nominating committee report.
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Roseboro Druggist Killed In Two Car Crash
A two car collision near Fayetteville left one dead and several injured including six Roseboro and Autryville high school girls. Roseboro student Robert M. Smith, 19, died after the crash while Perry Jenkins Melvin, 54, was killed instantly. Swannie Faircloth, 16, and Lou Beatty, 16, remained in critical condition with others injured.
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North Carolina backs fight against cigarette tax plan
Raleigh reports hearings set in Washington March 25 to 27 on a proposed graduated cigarette tax. W Phil Hedrick tobacco marketing specialist told Rep Reed R NY chair of the Ways and Means Committee of the dates. NC tobacco groups unite to oppose two such proposals before the House.
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Coastal highway link discussed for Hatters Island area
The North Carolina General Assembly may be asked to approve a missing link in the coastal highway at a meeting in Ocracoke. Group member R S Wahab expects Gov Umstead to back a plan establishing a Hatters Ocracoke ferry route and a link to the Carteret mainland terminus of U S Highway 70 plus a highway on Ocracoke to reach the village.
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Act Against Enslavement Shelved in Senate Move
Congress shelved the Eisenhower administrations proposed resolution condemning Russian persecution amid Democratic opposition and Stalin's illness. Dulles sought near unanimous passage but the measure stalled as lawmakers debated whether to affirm or deny wartime agreements.
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Stocks Sag Three Cents Amid Quiet Morning Trade
New York stock market drifted lower by about three cents on average with industrials and utilities slightly higher. Major gainers included American Hawaiian Steamship, IBM, Quaker Oats, and G R Kinney. DuPont rose on strong earnings while McGraw Hill fell.
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Legislature’s busiest day yields 52 bills in House
Raleigh reports the state legislature opened with 52 bills in the House 11 in the Senate and 14 committee meetings. A milk control bill would create a five member commission to regulate all milk production and pricing, while welfare budget reductions trimmed 1.396 million in additional funds.
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Stalin Dies After Stroke At Kremlin Hall Of Columns
Moscow reports the death of Prime Minister Joseph V. Stalin at 9:50 p.m. after a stroke and heart failure. His body was moved to the Hall of Columns to lie in state as funeral plans are prepared, with Khruschev leading a commission and no burial date announced. Flags worldwide lowered to half staff as the nation mourns the Soviet leader who governed 29 years.
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Death Will Slow Foreign Policy Moves
Washington notes that Stalin's death likely slows basic new U S foreign policy decisions promised by the Eisenhower administration. Dulles says a world review may take a year and many policies could be retained. uncertain future could persist for months. The impact depends on Moscow's choice of successor and the new leader’s ability to act.
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Eisenhower Sends Terse Condolences to Moscow
The official U S message from President Eisenhower to Moscow conveyed condolences on Stalin's death with no sympathetic tributes. UN figures Pearson and Lie sent messages, while Korea's Rhee offered personal sorrow as the global reaction unfolded.
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Local Weather Outlook With Odd Temperature Values
Weather report notes tonight’s low at 386 degrees and tomorrow’s high at 56. Today’s high reached 66 while last night’s low was 30. Sunset is 6 19 p.m. and sunrise is listed as 43 a.m., indicating a data error.
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