Experts Study Worst Air Mishap 80 Die In Crash
Cardiff March 13 aviation experts began an inquiry into Britain's Tudor airliner crash that killed 80 aboard a Dublin flight. Only three survived among 78 passengers and five crew. The disaster, the worst in postwar aviation, followed a rugby celebration in Wales.
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First Class Mystery In Sheriff Death
Sheriff O W Morrow was shot while driving near Presidio Texas as investigators seek clues. Questions focus on the weapon handcuffs and the wounded officer’s position after a car stop on a lonely mountain road amid skid marks and a torn fence.
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Billy Graham Preaches to 40,000 in South Carolina Revival
Evangelist Billy Graham closed a South Carolina revival before a 40 000 crowd at the University of South Carolina stadium in Columbia. Thousands more were seated on the field as the largest religious gathering in state history. He warned of communist threats and urged spiritual renewal to avert catastrophe. He planned a dozen more stops across the state including Edgefield Augusta Walterboro Sumter Florence and Spartanburg.
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Med Group Takes No Action in Dr Sander Case
In Manchester New Hampshire Dr Hermann N Sander wins a delay as the New Hampshire Medical Society declines to discipline him and leaves action to Hillsborough County. The state board will set a date for a formal license hearing amid debate over euthanasia and mercy killing.
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Twin City Mayor Kurfees Files Senate Candidacy
Mayor Marshall C. Kurfees announced his bid for the United States Senate from North Carolina’s western district with a pledge not to resign the Winston-Salem mayoralty. He accused machine politics of waning and said the state seeks new blood in Congress while he campaigns and maintains city duties.
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Close Scrutiny Planned For Income Tax Returns
Washington reports that the Internal Revenue Service will intensify review of 1949 tax returns with new hires and potential further funding. Officials say most errors are innocent and that electronic calculators aid routines while investigators focus on higher income brackets and sizable deductions. The agency uses random spot checks to identify common errors and improve forms and guidance.
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Man Fined For Stealing Own Auto Appeals
E C Edwards a traveling insurance representative appealed his larceny conviction in Gaston superior court. He was fined 25 dollars in Cherryville recorder's court after taking his wrecked car from a Cherryville garage to Lincolnton for repairs. He said a state patrolman authorized the Cherryville firm to tow the vehicle and that the charge arose when he moved the car between shops.
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Clear Creek Annie Blocks Denver Mountain Road
In Golden Colorado 63 year old Mrs Anne Davis known as Clear Creek Annie defends a 100 foot wide canyon strip with a shotgun from a railroad car home in front of the new highway to the mountains. State highway engineer Mark Watrous detours around her while efforts to persuade her move continue and court action may follow.
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Prison Magazine Critics Cite Radio Crime Shows
Inmates at Connecticut State Prison in Wethersfield publish in the Monthly Record a March feature titled 15 000 Murders a Month arguing radio crime programs debase viewers and nurture criminals Teens are named as the largest eager audience and the piece questions television safety as well The prison magazine circulates free to inmates and is available to the public for 1 per year
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Radio TV Stocks Fade Slightly In Quiet Market
In New York on March 13 radio-television shares edged higher with many gains fractional though some rose up to a point. The broader market showed little movement with overall gains just edging losses in most sections.
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Incumbents Watch Florida Race for Political Trends
Washington reports two U.S. senators eye reelection as Florida races unfold. Claude Pepper faces Rep. George Smathers in the May 2 Democratic primary with the winner sure to reach November. Pepper backs Truman’s fair deal. Smathers opposes coercive race laws.
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Women stockholders grade chairmen at meetings for fun
Women stockholders say they gain pleasure from asking questions at meetings and rating chairmen. They praise some chairs for diplomacy and welcome, while others get low marks for behavior, with humor about lunch and transport shaping the critique. The group aims to push for more board influence.
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Woman shoots husband over shorts in domestic dispute
BELLAIRE OHIO March 13 A young mother Alice Blake 23 held after signing a statement admitting she killed her husband Edward 27 a tenant farmer four miles west of here over his wearing shorts in front of their 15 month old daughter She fired a shotgun at three feet level as she attempted to call police and then told officers Ive shot my husband authorities said County prosecutor William H Irwin said charges were not yet decided.
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Truman outlines plans to abolish Maritime Commission
President Truman sent Congress a package of reorganization plans proposing to abolish the Maritime Commission and transfer its functions to the Commerce Department. A new three man Federal Maritime Board would regulate rates and subsidies while a Maritime Administration handles shipbuilding and chartering. The package aims to centralize cabinet power and end the semi independent office of the NLRB general counsel, with Herzog as administrative head.
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Farmer Bob Doughton Files for Reelection in NC Ninth
Robert L. Dough ton known as Farmer Bob filed for reelection to Congress from North Carolina ninth district. He has served since 1911 and is Ways and Means chairman, paying a $125 filing fee for the Democratic nomination in the May 27 primary.
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