Florida Ohio battlegrounds in the 1952 primaries
Florida voters head to the polls on Tuesday with Kefauver challenging Russell for the Democratic presidential nomination while Taft presses his bid for 56 Ohio Republican delegates. The contest hinges on pledged votes and favorite son tactics as states weigh in on the race for the national convention.
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Roy Calvin
Washington
Florida
Ohio
Meipal
Robert A. Taftis
Taft
Dwight B. Eisenhower
Stassen
Eisenhower
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
U. S
Robert L. Bulkley
Richard E. Russell
Georgia
Russell
Tennessee
Tennessince
United Press
Henry Cabot Lodge
Rmass
Vic
Maryland
Sen
Téins
Alabama
Aotiemms
Eagemote
Lovett Promises Faster Arms Shipments to Europe
Defense Secretary Lovett told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that lagging Western Europe aid will rise quickly, as the panel backed a 1 billion cut in Truman’s 7.9 billion foreign aid plan. It noted only 1 of 9 dollars of available military aid had shipped by Jan 31.
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Herbert Foster
United Press
Washington
Defense
Robert A. Lovett
Europe
Senate
Truman
U. S
Free World
NATO
Lovett
United S
Oil Strike Slashes Gasoline for Civil Aviation
Denver May 3 A 30 percent cut in gasoline for civil aviation takes effect May 6 as the oil workers strike enters day five. Airlines and private planes face limits, possibly halting some flights. California refineries loom as a shutdown threat, with unions signaling potential plant walkouts. The strike idled over 90,000 workers, risking one third of national output.
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Denver
The
Petroleum Administration For Defense
PAC
California
AFL
O. A. Knight
Oil Workers International
CIO
Knight
Henney Manufacturing Company
New England
Socony-Vacuum
Auia
Kan
Sinclair
Third Street Area
Hartford
Boston
U. S
Lexington Truck Driver Held In William Tell Shooting
Francis Sperrier, a Lexington truck driver, was held on involuntary manslaughter charges in the William Tell shooting involving another driver. Bond set at $1,000 with Jess W. Brannon of Greensboro as a witness on $200 bond. Coroner says no inquest. investigation notes Patrick Ruth Jr. of Raleigh was shot during a fishing trip at Abbott's Creek nine miles from Lexington.
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Lexington
Francis Sperrier
Sperrier
Jess W. Brannon
Greensboro
David E. Plummer
Graham Leonard
Patrick Ruth Jr
Raleigh
Abbott's Creek
Truce talks show no progress after five minute meeting
The Allied and Communist truce delegations held a five minute plenary session at Panmunjom with no agreement on three core issues voluntary repatriation of prisoners limits on military airfield construction or an overall settlement. North Korea’s Nam Il led talks as Vice Admiral Joy said no details could be disclosed and a new session was set for tomorrow.
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Don Huth Munsan
Korea
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Panmunjom
Koto
U. N
Alan Winnington
Wottee Cat
Associated Press
San Francisco
Mental Health Week Observed in North Carolina
The North Carolina Mental Hygiene Society announced that state hospitals will hold open house Thursday afternoon for visitors. Attendees will view facilities and mental health needs during Mental Health Week observed next week in the state.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Thirteen Former Klansmen Face Indictment Fate in North Carolina
In Whiteville on May 3, 13 of 27 men indicted for Klansman floggings may hear whether indictments will be dismissed on constitutional grounds. Judge J Clawson L Williams may rule Monday on defense motions as grand jury validity is challenged under rotating and old grand jury acts. Seven defendants face Federal Court trials in Wilmington May 12 for kidnapping and conspiracy related to the same flogging case.
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Whiteville
J.R Nance
Fayetteville
Columbus County
Nance
Williams
Woodrow Johnson
Wilmington
British jetliner makes first commercial flight in Johannesburg
The four engined De Havilland Comet arrived in Johannesburg after a 23 hour 38 minute London to Joab ne overall journey with stops in Rome Beirut Khartoum Entebbe and Livingstone. BOAC said the flight averaged 390 miles per hour and carried 36 paying passengers 30 bags of mail and six crew.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
London
Palmierffontein
Rome
Italy
Beirut
Lebanon
Khartoum
Sudan
Entebbe
Uganda
Livingstone
Rhodesia
British Overseas Airways Corporation
BOAC
R. C. Alabaster
Continents
Ace
Entebee
Livingsomne
Supreme Court halts Truman wage plan in steel dispute
On May 3 the Supreme Court froze wages and working conditions in the steel industry while it reviews if Truman overstepped his authority seizing the sector to avert a strike. President Truman pressed for a quick settlement as CTO leader Philip Murray and Bethlehem and U.S. Steel executives met at the White House.
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Washington
Supreme
Truman
White House
Supreme Court
Lrant
Philip Murray
CTO
Steelmen
Ite House
Jens Suttial
J. S. Steel Corp
Ken Morrell
A and Laughlin
Bethlehem Steel
Ae Workers Union
David J. McDonald
The
Marble Court
Fluoride Debate Drills Town on Water Supply
Dentists debate adding fluoride to drinking water to prevent tooth decay, especially in children. The North Carolina Dental Society will hear an address at its annual meeting on Wednesday. Phair of Chicago will discuss Securing Community Action in the morning session. he is assistant secretary of the ADA Council on Dental Health.
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North Carolina Dental Society
Coat Phair
Chicago
Council On Dental Health
The
American Dental Association
UNC Dean Appointed U S Delegate to World Health Assembly
May 3 1949 Chapel Hill North Carolina reports Dean Edward G McGavran of the University of North Carolina School of Public Health has been appointed by President Truman as a United States delegate to the world health assembly. McGavran flew from New York to Geneva where the assembly opens with three U S delegates.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
Truman
Edward G. McGavran
University of North Carolina School of Public Health
United States
World Health Assembly
Dean McGavran
New York
Sth World Assembly
Geneva
U. S
Derailment halts freight service on Southern line
Wreck crews cleared the Asheville to Charlotte freight branch after a derailment involving seven cars. Six cars overturned spilling coal and oats. A coupling broke on the 93 car train No 59 of the AP C branch, a freight line between Charlotte and Asheville with a Statesville to Winston-Salem spur.
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Charlotte
N. C
Wreeck
Southern Railway
Asheville
Southern
Ap&c
Statesville
Winston-Salem
Memorial Service Ahead for NC Medical Society Members
A memorial service will honor 61 North Carolina physicians who died in the past year as a prelude to the 98th annual convention of the North Carolina Medical Society. The event will be held here Monday with the largest registration in the society’s history anticipated.
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North Carolina
The
North Carolina Medical Society
First Negro crowned North Carolina Catholic Mother of 1952
In Durham an historic ceremony at the Washington Duke Hotel marked the selection of the first Black woman to win the North Carolina Catholic Mother honor for 1952. Most Rev Vincent S Waters Bishop of Raleigh presented an illuminated plaque. The event closed a three day regional meeting of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.
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Durham
N. C
North Carolina
Washington Duke
Fina
Corona Catholic
Golden Anniversary Raleigh Convention Speakers Named
The North Carolina Merchants Association sets its golden anniversary convention in Raleigh on May 18 with top speakers Rowl W. Jones of Washington head the American Retail Federation and J. C. Penney of New York, founder of the C Penney Co. The NC Association of Credit Women Breakfast Clubs meets in conjunction.
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Raleigh
The
North Carolina Merchants Association
Rowl W. Jones
Washington, D. C
American Retail Federation
J. C. Pe
New York
C. Penney Co
North Carolina Association of Credit Women's
Rock Hill Prepares Week Long 100th Birthday Celebration
Rock Hill South Carolina marks its centennial with a week long party starting with Freedom of Religion Day. The textile city of about 30 000 opens a trip back to the mid 19th century with visitors and residents dressing in period attire as the festivities begin.
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Rock Hill
S. C
Pilots In Five New MIG Kill Record Jet Aces For U S Air Force
American Sabre pilots shot down five Communist MIGs near Manchuria. Maj. Donald E. Adams, new ace, credited with two kills bringing his score to 54 and 2 crippled. Capt. Robert Latshaw Jr. and Capt. Robert Love also added MIGs to reach jet ace status. Low clouds limited ops as bombers struck the Red supply lines.
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Seoul
Korea
Manchuria
U.S
Fifth Air Force
America
Donald E. Adams
Mount Clemens
Mich
San Bernardino
Ale
Air Force
Rom
Sag Pg
Yonchon
Coble Receives 1952 Meritorious Service Award
Coble of Lexington received the 1952 Meritorious Service Award from the North Carolina State College Alumni Association. The citation praised his dairy and civic work and noted his status as a 1930 graduate, highlighting his impact on the state’s development through college foundations.
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Raleigh
Coble
Lexington
Coble Dai Coepany
State Highway Commission
North Carolina State College Alumni Association
Carolin
North Carolinary Cote
Stolen wedding gifts derail New Jerseyan couple’s plans
In Enilworth New Jersey on May 3 a newlywed couple George Butts and Alice Mager had their wedding postponed after burglars stole 1500 dollars worth of gifts from their home yesterday. The incident delays the couple’s scheduled marriage and highlights concerns over security in the area.
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Enilworth
N. J
George Butts
Alice Mager
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