Eniwetok to Host New Atomic Test Series
The AEC announced a new series of atomic blast tests at Eniwetok, with provisions to study effects on structures and design criteria for architects. Task Force 3 under Lieut. General Elwood R. Quesada will conduct the tests, with weather considerations delaying details.
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Marshall Group
Gordon Gray Targets Communists at Reds Meeting
Gordon Gray, president of the University of North Carolina, warned inflation dangers and urged government views on Communists. Speaking in Raleigh to the National Office Management Association, he said the federal government must be rid of Communists, while doubtfully noting possible Communist presence even among faculty.
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Mixed Stock Prices Trim Gains and Losses in Narrow Range
New York markets show a mixed day with losses extending about $1.50 a share while gains remain within a five cent band. Analysts foresee possible weakness before any sustained upturn and chart followers deem the near term trend inconclusive as trading slows. Notable movers include Boeing, Zenith Radio, Union Carbide, Dow Chemical, United Air Lines, and Consolidated Natural Gas, while declines appear in Nickel Plate, Gulf Oil, U S Gypsum, American Telephone, American Woolen, Bethlehem Steel, and Goodrich.
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Boeing
Zenith Radio
Consolidated Natural Gas
Homestake Mining
Union Carbide
Dow Chemical
Sinclair Oil
United Air Lines
Nickel Plate
Gulf Oil
U. S. Gypsum
American Telehone
American Woolen
Baldwinnia-Hamilton
Bethlehem Steel
Goodrich
National Distillers
O'Dwyer Says Bookmakers Need Police Protection
Former New York mayor William O'Dwyer told senate crime investigators that bookmaking could not exist without police protection and cited Brooklyn as proof. He described meetings with gambler Frank Costello and noted his ties were limited to wartime political support, while denying links to gangland.
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William O'Dwyer
Senate
Yeste
Brooklyn
Frank Costello
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Paul O'Dwyer
Ana Snerne
Charles W. Vo
Dever
York
Rosenblatt
Herbert O'Conor
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D.iTenn
Lester C. Hunt
D.wyo
Tobe O'Dwyer
Rudolph Talk
Ageel
Dwyer
Frank Erickson
Erickson
O'Dwyer
Costello
Crippling Witty Line About Smart Girl Outsmarting
A brief editorial quip notes that some girls rely on appearance while a smart girl counts on her intellect, highlighting wit over looks in a social context.
Customs Men Seek Law On Silk Panties
Customs officials in Indianapolis consider how to apply posting rules to a package sent from Mrs Smith to a secretary at the U S consulate in Hong Kong. The case touches wartime trade controls and questions whether Hong Kong falls under restrictions for shipments to Asia. The article notes Hong Kong’s status as a British colony and naval station.
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Kong
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Feed Crop Acreage Cuts Threaten Meat Supplies
The agriculture department reports farmers plan to plant far less land to livestock feed crops than needed to sustain current meat and dairy output. If trends hold, beef, milk, hogs, and poultry production could shrink, prompting a national campaign to boost plantings.
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Shah Proclaims Martial Law In Iran Amid Turmoil
Tehran reports the shah declared martial law for two months in Tehran following a wave of terror and the assassination of Premier Ali Razmara. The move coincides with nationalization talks over Anglo-Iranian Oil and the formation of Hussein Ala's cabinet.
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Iran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Hussein Ala
Punishment II
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Ali Razmara
Tehran University
Abdul Zanganeh
Abdul Hejazi
RFC probe extends beyond field study amid influence charges
Senators pursuing influence meddling at the Reconstruction Finance Corp proceed with an open ended inquiry despite Fulbright's doubts. The six member banking subcommittee pushes beyond March 31 with new mandate and added $20,000 expense money to probe government dealings and the White House circle around Donald Dawson. Casey resigns as liaison to Eric Johnston amid tax deal implications tied to the RFC investigation.
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Fulbright
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RFC
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Truman
Banking Committee
Casey
Eric Johnston
Congress
Johnston
Chinese Withdrawal Could Mean Stall or Stalemate
Tokyo dispatch analyzes Communist strategy amid possible Red China withdrawal from Korea. It outlines two outcomes a passive stalemate or a time to rebuild forces for another southward push. A peace deal could emerge if negotiations begin, while UN and South Korea resist concessions that cede Korean unification or create a northern buffer.
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Korea
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Jongga
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Asia
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French President Auriol Plans U S Canada Trip in March
Paris reports President Auriol will travel to the United States and Canada with his wife and a 29 official entourage. The voyage includes 18 official meals and extensive security, with diplomatic talks and social engagements in major centers.
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Canada
Truman
Louis St. la
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National Assembly
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St. Lazare Station
le Havre
Ile de France
New York
Auriols
Paul
Robert Schuman
North Carolina considers banning dog track betting
A House committee in Raleigh scheduled hearings on two bills to outlaw parimutuel betting at state race tracks. If passed, the bills would ban all betting systems used at dog tracks in Morehead City and elsewhere as lawmakers frame fiscal and tax measures in the legislature's 12th week.
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North Carolina
House
John B. Regan
Robeson
Morehead
Appropriations Committee
First Spring Day Tomorrow Not In Midwest
The Associated Press reports the Midwest remains snowbound with blizzard conditions in Minnesota North Dakota and parts of Montana. Strong westerlies sweep the Great Lakes region as cold air holds temperatures below normal with Dickinson North Dakota at minus three and International Falls Minnesota at two.
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Dickinson
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North Central States
Midlands
MacArthur orders news blackout amid Korea front reports
The field dispatch notes General MacArthur ordered a blackout on distance details on the Korean front as Allied forces push toward the border. Reports before the ban cite 17 miles to Red Korea with engagements around Hongchon and Chunchon and continuing attacks by air and artillery.
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U. S. Eighth Army
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Chunchon
Seoul
Uijongbu
ROK
Republic of Korea
Pungnam
Extension Granted On Price Charts For NC Merchants
Raleigh dispatch reports Tar Heel merchants received a 30 day extension to file price charts under OPS rules. Thompson Greenwood of the North Carolina Merchants Association announced the new deadline is April 30 after a telegram from OPS in Washington. Original deadline was March 29 with potential shutdown until filing.
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Raleigh
Office of Price Stabilization
Thompson Greenwood
N. C. Merchants Association
OPS
Washington
Weather outlook with record lows and highs
The forecast notes a low of 87 tonight and a high of 53 tomorrow. Last night’s low was 31, indicating a wide temperature swing.
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