South Solid Against Truman at North Carolina GOP Meet
At Charlotte GOP delegates hear Sen Welker assert the South is solidly against Truman and his administration. Taft backers jockey for delegates as party leaders seek a slate for the national convention amid rival Eisenhower support. Delegates from districts elect two Taft delegates and discuss state office nominations.
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Charlotte
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J. M. Baley
Marshall
W. P. Few
Durham
My Green
Taft Suer
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Green
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Idaho
Aclegen
Statesville
Albemarle
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Caldwell County
Asheboro
Seen
Ge Carroll Reece
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Political Ears Begin To Perk Up
The piece notes Truman and Eisenhower as mystery presidential hopefuls with party leaders in Key West and Washington pressed for guidance. Eisenhower signals openness to campaigning while questioning his NATO indispensability, with GOP and Democratic hopefuls weighing paths to the nomination amid fundraising and support moves.
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Associated Press
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Frank E. McKinney
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Fila
Gravedigger Held Over Schuster Threat Letter Case
EW YORK authorities detained 61 year old William Brinckerhoff Brown after he allegedly mailed an anonymous threat to Arnold Schuster days after he identified Willie Sutton. Brown faces up to five years in prison and a $1000 fine if convicted. He admits writing the letter but denies involvement in Sutton’s murder.
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Sutton
Kew Gardens
Reds Launch Major 1000-Man Assaults Near Panmunjom
Communists unleashed more than 1,000 troops in eight probing attacks along a four mile front west of the Imjin River between Panmunjom and Korangpo. UN forces repulsed all attacks and heavy artillery supported patrol actions northwest of Chorwon and near Punchbowl Valley. The day opened clear for air raids on rail and highway supply routes before turning cloudy.
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Korangpo
Imjin
Chorwon
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U.N
Punchbowl Valley
Reds Propose Changes in Ports of Entry at Korean Talks
Korean Communist negotiators proposed four changes to ports of entry for a truce plan and said they could not answer seven Allied questions on prisoner exchanges. U N Command rejected the tweaks and urged Reds to resolve the prisoners issue. The talks at Munsan lasted over two hours with changes to Sinanju, Inchon, Suwon, and others discussed while North Korea favored different entry points.
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Kunsan
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Steel Industry Postpones Blast Furnaces Decision
The steel industry delaying a blast furnace shutdown as a strike deadline looms. CIO United Steelworkers President Philip Murray refuses to reveal leanings on a postponement while the policy committee weighs options. Government warnings cite serious impact on atomic energy and military programs.
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Raleigh Superintendent Seeks Re election in May Primary
Dr Clyde A Erwin state superintendent of public instruction filed with the State Board of Elections to retain his seat in the May 1 Democratic primary He has served in his post since 1934.
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Clyde A. Erwin
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Elections
Reaction To Truman Book Draws Mixed Congressional Response
In Key West the reaction to William Hillman's book Mr. President was cool among veteran lawmakers while James Byrnes denounced a claimed letter as untrue. The volume notes Truman favored a 12 year Senate and House tenure, eliciting doubts about experience versus renewal from longtime congressmen.
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William Hillman
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House
Senate
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Washington
Minnesotans vote in second 1952 presidential primary
Minnesotans vote in the nation s second 1952 primary with Eisenhower and Kefauver backers pressing write in votes. Snowy night gave way to clear day as polls opened at 7 a.m. and expected turnout neared 200 000 with Stassen Humphrey on each party s ballot.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Estes Kefauver
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Harold E. Stassen
Ward C. Slottedahl
St. Paul
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Minn
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Kefauver
Federal armories to begin construction next month
Adjutant Gen. Manning said armories at Burlington Lenoir and Red Springs may start next month with plans and specifications due by April 1 under the National Defense Facilities Act. The state and federal governments will jointly fund the armories as part of a defense program.
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Red Springs
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National Guard Bureau
Washington
Durham Police Chief Named Bootlegger in 27 Arrests
U S Marshals arrested 27 Durham residents for failing to buy $50 Federal retail liquor stamps. Most had prior convictions for illegally retailing whisky. Aubrey Goss 39 Durham chief of police was called the king of Durham bootleggers Bonds ranged from $300 to $500 and arrests followed a Greensboro grand jury indictment.
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Sailor Held on Mail Theft Charge in Norfolk
Francis Joseph Moran 24 of Otisville New York a former Elizabeth City North Carolina sailor was held on $1000 bond after a federal hearing in Norfolk. He was accused of taking letters addressed to his companions to obtain mail.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Francis Joseph Moran
Otisville
N. Y
U. S
Trial continues in Porter's assault case in Harnett
Robert Porter 36 known as The Country Preacher faces charges of assault with intent to commit sex acts after allegedly taking Nina Mae Wood 18 on Jan 21 and attempting to force advances. Porter's wife and four year old son witnessed the trial opening in Harnett Superior Court.
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Robert Portter
Fuquay Springs
Porter
Nina Mae Wood
Erwin
Harnett Superior Court
Weather forecast fragment concise notice
The report notes a low of 45 tonight and a high near 55 tomorrow. It adds a day’s high of 60 and a low overnight of indeterminate value from the previous night.
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Battle over Truman Byrnes Memoir Duel Flares in Press
Washington reports a public clash between President Truman and former Secretary of State James Byrnes over a book based on Truman diaries and papers. Hillman, editor of Mr President, claims Truman read a urgent memo to Byrnes and says Byrnes disputes the letter’s reading. Byrnes replies that Truman did not read or mail the letter and vows to publish his side.
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