New Gas Rates Set For Five North Carolina Counties
The Public Service Co of North Carolina will see new natural gas rates in five Piedmont counties effective in May. The State Utilities Commission approved rates for Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Rowan and Iredell counties, promising savings for many customers. Minimum residential bill rises to 1.50 per month while industrial minimum is 100 per month.
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Umstead addresses Mecklen club on NC reform platform
Charlotte essay notes William B. Umstead of Durham speaking to the Mecklen Democratic Club last night. He outlined plans to expand road development, boost industry, and diversify agriculture. Raleigh reports brick production in the state at 484 million bricks last year, about 120 per person, far above the national average.
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State Democratic meeting sets dates for convention
The State Democratic Executive Committee planned to fix dates for the state convention and precinct county meetings. Everett Jordan led the session, with May 22 proposed for the state gathering May 17 for county conventions and May 10 for precinct meetings. Wilson airport to serve air cadets under an agreement with Serv-Air Inc. of Raleigh. Wilson to receive 2500 dollars in rental fees.
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Happy Child Leaves Hospital After Tragic Crash
One year old Merle Silbert left the hospital on a stretcher smiling despite injuries from a highway crash near Dunn. Her parents Charles and Mrs Gladys Kalofskum, both of the Bronx, and a friend were killed. Merle is the sole survivor.
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States Rights Democrats Seek Slots in North Carolina
North Carolina States Rights Democrats filed a slate with the State Board of Elections seeking representation on 20 county boards. Dave Clark of Charlotte named chair of the party. the group polled 69 652 votes in 1948. The board may act Monday, with counties listed including Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Brunswick, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Davidson, Graham, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Moore, Polk, Sampson, Stanly, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Tyrrell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey.
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Bleachers Collapse at Baltimore Show Injures 275
A large section of ice show bleachers collapsed at Baltimore's Fifth Regiment Armory, injuring about 275 with 32 in serious condition. The structure failed at 8 25 p m as the Sonja Henie show started, with 600 seated in the section. Rescue operations by police, firemen, and National Guardsmen finished in 30 minutes.
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Presidential hopefuls collide in New Hampshire primary push
Presidential candidates faced crowded town stops as they vie for early momentum in New Hampshire four days before the first test. Taft and Stassen pressed questions and speeches while Truman, Kefauver, Eisenhower, and MacArthur each maneuver for leverage amid a tight national race.
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Unemployed Father Admits Writing Threat Note
Allen Bobbitt, 29, pleaded that he authored a note threatening violence to secure a job and better child care. He said two similar notes exist but he denied writing them.
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Railroad shares rise to new highs in active market
New York reports railroad stocks trading at yearly peaks with Atlantic Coast Line up to 94 and Seaboard Air Line at 78.5. Norther Pacific and Santa Fe advance, Amerada leads gains to a year high, while several majors hold near prior closes.
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Controversy Over Labor Area Quotas For Government Contracts
Washington and Congress clash over a proposed policy to steer defense contracts to labor surplus areas. North and South leaders trade accusations as industry groups weigh quotas and price matching to balance regional production during mobilization.
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Diary Diary Controversy Spurs Court Martial Demand
Rep. Pat Sutton called for a general court martial for Maj. Gen. Robert W. Grow after his Moscow diary fell into Russian hands. Sutton and Rep. Robert Sikes urged an investigation as Army declined to comment. The diary urged an attack on Russia and sparked Cold War tensions during Grow’s stint as U S military attaché in Moscow.
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Beaty Indicted On Tax Evasion Charges In North Carolina
Keith M. Beaty, a Charlotte beer distributor and Beaty Service Co. president, faces two indictments for income tax evasion totaling 352,064 dollars. His brother E.M. Beaty and Cliff Parsons were charged in separate indictments. Warrant bonds set at 10 000 dollars for Keith Beaty and 5 000 for Parsons. The case ties Beaty to a House hearing on tax scandals via testimony from T. Lamar Caudle.
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Strings May Be Attached To U.S. Aid
Congress plans to fund most of President Truman’s seven point nine billion dollar foreign aid request for the 1953 fiscal year but may attach conditions to ensure European allies cooperate on rearmament. Lawmakers like Richards Connally Bridges and Priest discuss potential cuts and political hurdles ahead of a guaranteed Senate vote.
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Ban proposal widens scope of Korea truce talks
Col Darrow warns Reds push to write a ban into the armistice could expand military action beyond Korea. He notes their aim to block naval moves toward the Chinese coast and Chiang Kai-shek forces as a broader threat while Rhee may face pressure.
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Five Small Red Attacks Driven Off by Marines in Korea
First Division Marines repelled five small enemy offensives on the eastern front with heavy machine gun and rifle fire. U N forces reported light patrol actions elsewhere with enemy groups up to a platoon. Fifth Air Force fighter bombers struck rail lines and positions in Northwestern Korea, destroying a rail bridge and locomotives and damaging roads and railroad lines.
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Weather forecast brief low 28 high 60
The forecast calls for a low of 28 tonight and a high of 60 tomorrow. Today’s high reached 50 with a low of 25 overnight.
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