Capitol Square Vote Clears Reserve Fund Amid Heated Debate
North Carolina legislators voted to eliminate the reserve fund despite opposition by Reps. Lynn Nisbet and Jimmie Little who argued it offered a fiscal cushion. The clash highlighted tensions over transparency and executive session disclosures as lawmakers debated funds and information leaks. Echoes of past wildlife-division battles surfaced in a hearing on Lake Waccamaw transfers to the wildlife resources commission, amid fears of overlapping duties. Cherokee pageant funding advances with a mountain-matching mechanism, with $35,000 raised and an outdoor amphitheater near Cherokee progressing toward completion.
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Cherokee Association
Cherokee
State park leaders oppose bill but seek policy safeguards
Statewide voices including T. W. Morse head of the state park division and Rep. Frank Averitt of Cumberland spoke against the bill. They argued against the concept but said if the policy were adopted it should include safeguards and limits.
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T. W. Morse
State Park Division
Rep
Frank Averitt
Cumberland
Stalin Early Life and Schooling in Gori and Tiflis
The article traces Joseph Stalin born 1850 and died 1906. It notes childhood as Soso a nickname given by family and friends. A 16-year-old Stalin reportedly wrote a poem and a painting depicts him reciting it. He walked to school and studied at a Tiflis ecclesiastical seminary. He was expelled for propaganda work and later for revolutionary interests.
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Govt Eyes Blackmarket Powers to Rent Expediter
Congress members cite use of rent administrator power to curb evictions by enabling treble damages. The administrator could sue landlords for triple damages and tripling penalties instead of fines or imprisonment. Tenants fear eviction under existing law, limiting use of treble damages.
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Congress
Law Students Picket State Capitol Over Campus Funding
North Carolina law students staged a Capitol picket described by Dean A L Turner as a student move. Lt Gov Taylor and Senator Weathers criticized the protest while budget official Deyton outlined planned state funding for a law building and library. Rep Gantt said existing and pending appropriations suffice and the administration called the action humiliating. Winston Churchill quoted on world government links to the wider note.
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Carolina Times
North Carolina Budget Board Approves Spending Increases
The budget commission recommends half a billion in spending with increases for Pembroke College 235000 East Carolina Teachers College 25000 North Carolina State College Textile School 200000 Fayetteville State Teachers College 292000 Elizabeth City State Teachers College 85000 Winston Salem State Teachers College 140000 and a new patrol boat for the fisheries division. One request denied 40000 for Appalachian State Teachers College president home. The panel froze building specs and allowed Hill Burton matching funds with local two thirds.
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Death Dealing Storm Strikes Oklahoma Towns
A destructive tornado outbreak struck Canton and nearby areas with reports of downed houses a grade school and power lines in Canton harming five people. A separate tornado near Enid damaged a hangar several airplanes and a farm barn but caused no injuries. Authorities dispatched aid to the scene.
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Oklahoma
Canton
Woodward
Okla
Blackwell
George Morgan
Enid
Hirst Air Service
Washington officials pledge peaceful use of atomic energy
Attorney General Clark states that officials in Washington are determined to use atomic energy for humanity and hope it will never be used for destruction. Builders, not destroyers, Americans will not fail a world yearning for harmony and peace.
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Clark
Weather Outlook for North Carolina March 1 1949
Considerable cloudiness and warm conditions continue through today and tonight in North Carolina. Showers are possible in the extreme west portion tonight. A cooler spell is forecast for Thursday with the sun expected to return. Sunrise at 6 08 a.m. and sunset at 6 41 p.m.
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Peace Tour Banned as Communist Propaganda Denied
The Council of the Arts, Sciences and Professions canceled the Communist element of a peace tour amid a last minute reshuffle. The rally still featured delegates from Great Britain, Cuba and French West Africa while star Dmitri Shostakovich was removed. About 3,000 people attended the event.
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Council of the Arts, Sciences and Professions
Great Britain
Cuba
French West Africa
Dmitri Shostakovich
Home Security agents aid families with life insurance planning
E. H. Skeen is among 300 Home Security agents who help families by assisting fathers in practical life insurance programs. The ad promotes meeting Skeen to protect the family and plan for the future before the need arises.
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E. H. Skeen
FE. H. Skeen
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