United Nations Considers Arab Hearing on Palestine
The UN Assembly called an extraordinary plenary session to hear the Arab higher committee of Palestine before the 55 nation political committee with status equal to the Jewish agency. The session shifts from Flushing Meadow to a committee room, as the Arab boycott remains unless officially invited. Warren Austin argues against including the Big Five on a proposed neutral inquiry commission.
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Oswaldo Aranha
Brazil
General Assembly
U. N
Russia
Warren R. Austin
United States
GOP Leaders Leave Labor Issue Open
Republican leaders signaled openness to discuss labor legislation with President Truman. Taft led a push for a final vote on the measure to outlaw the closed shop curb union practices and curb national emergency strikes. Morse opposed parts of the bill and could delay a showdown on Taft backed restrictions on industry wide bargaining by national unions. Murray said a Republican Democratic coalition can pass the Taft backed provisions.
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Truman
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Morse
R-Ore
Murray
D-Mont
ITU President Defends Union's Rules
Woodruff Randolph president of the International Typographical Union said in a Senate Newsprint Committee statement that union rules are a positive benefit and a fair practice act publishers are happy with when locals or members act responsibly. He rebutted claims that ITU practices add an unusual cost burden on small newspapers.
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Washington
Woodruff Randolph
International Typographical Union
Senate Newsprint Committee
Adolph
ITU
Socialist Party approves Ramadier step to oust communists
Paris May 7 the socialist party ratified Premier Paul Ramadier s decision to oust the communists from his coalition cabinet ending a government crisis. A hastily summoned national council voted 2529 to 2125 to approve breaking with the extreme left with potential western Europe wide political impact.
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Paris
France
Socialist Party
Paul Ramadier
Europe
Mexican President Aleman Arrives for Midwest Welcome
President Miguel Aleman of Mexico lands in Kansas City for a midwest welcome that will include an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Miguel Aleman
Mexico
University of Kansas City
Weather outlook for North Carolina May 1947
Considerable cloudiness with limited temperature change and scattered showers and thunderstorms. In the west portion expect partly cloudy skies and cooler conditions this afternoon with showers Thursday. Seavels, May %, 1947: Rives, 62, Seta, 7:15.
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North Carolina
Weather Temperatures Across Cities Reported May 7
Official weather bureau records show 24 hours ending 8 a.m. with temperatures ranging from 34 to 94 across multiple cities including Charleston 73 85 and Detroit 54. Rainfall amounts are noted as 0.00 in several locations such as Meridian and New Orleans.
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New Orleans
New York
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Antonin
S. Francisco
Apartanhurs
Tampa
Washington
Wilmington
Few Changes Likely In Tax Measure
Washington May 7 Top Republicans on the senate finance committee indicate few changes are likely in the 20-30 house bill cutting individual income taxes. Chan Millikin convened a closed session to review the bill pattern while debates on timing continue. The measure, approved 273 to 137, offers 30 percent cuts for incomes up to 1 000, 20 percent for most with 1 396 to 308 000, and 10.5 percent for the top bracket.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Chan Millikin
R-Cole
Millikin
Senate
Dentists Install Officers at Pinehurst Convention
Dr. R. M. Olive of Fayetteville was installed as president of the North Carolina Dental Society at the 91st annual convention in Pinehurst. New officers include C. W. Sanders Benson as president-elect L. J. Moore Saint Pauls as vice-president and R. F. Hunt Rocky Mount as secretary treasurer. Dr. Neal Sheffield Greensboro and Dr. A. T. Jennette Washington were elected to the State Board of Dental Examiners.
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Neal Sheffield
Greensboro
A. T. Jennette
Washington
President Truman to observe 63rd birthday with no special plans
President Truman will turn 63 tomorrow but will have no special celebration. Charles G. Ross said he will hold a news conference at 10 30 am EST and work as usual through the day. Truman marked his first White House birthday by announcing V E Day at a news conference two years earlier.
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Washington
President Truman
Charles G. Ross
Truman
Mr. Truman
White House
Woman wins Raleigh council ticket lead in city manager election
Ruth C. Wilson secretary treasurer of a Raleigh motor firm led the field in the council city manager election. She gathered 4 421 votes amid a total of 1 111 ballots cast making her the top vote getter among the eight candidates.
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Raleigh
Ruth C. Wilson
Wilson
Relief Bill Endangered By Sharp Attack
The 400 million Greek Turkish aid bill faced dire risk as House opponents pushed to shift the issue to the United Nations. Senate support remained unlikely, while House Republicans split amid debate led by Rep. Eaton and Rep. Bloom. The outcome hung in the balance with a final decision not expected before tomorrow.
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Washington
House
United Nations
Senate
Eaton
R-Nj
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep
Bloom
D-Ny
Chutes to Be Used In Tests
RAF experts propose parachute recovery for V-2 rockets and large missiles to cut costs. Chutes will detach costly components such as gyro stabilizers and a mild bursting charge will eject at peak height, allowing parts to descend intact for potential reuse.
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Washington
Army Air Forces
RAF
Cherry Graham Will Speak At State Finals
Governor R Gregg Cherry and Dr Frank P Graham president of the Greater University of North Carolina will be the principal speakers at NC State College 58th graduation in Pullen hall on Monday June 9 at 11 oclock. The Rt Rev Thomas H Wright bishop of the diocese of East Carolina will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday night June 8 at 8. Chancellor Harrelson presides over both services. About 408 students the largest class in State college history will complete their degrees.
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R. Gregg Cherry
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
N. C. State College
Pullen Hall
J. W. Harrelson
Thomas
H. Wright
Diocese of East Carolina
Harrelson
State College
Late Judge Honored With Oil Portrait Unveiling
Newton, May 7. An oil portrait of Judge Matthew Lecke McCorkle, possibly Catawba county’s first lawyer and former state representative and senator, will be unveiled in July on the 49th anniversary of his death. Judge Wilson Warlick, a nephew, announced it. McCorkle graduated in the first class at Davidson College and was a Civil War colonel and a member of the 1875 state constitutional convention.
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Matthew Lecke McCorkle
Catawba County
Wilson Warlick
Judge McCorkle
Tividson College
High Point Democrats Sweep City Elections
In High Point, Mayor Earl N. Phillips led a Democratic victory in the city election, besting McEwen by 528 votes. Council races favored Democrats by up to 800, with incumbents winning and Republican picks carrying three precincts.
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McEwen
QO. A. Kirkman
John W. Clinard, Jr
Sanders Dallas
Amos R. Kearns
C. A. Lewis
E. Ward
Russell Holt
Mr. McEwen
W. P. Davis
V. G. Ritch
G. E. Hedrick
C. 8. McKenzie
Isaac Fidler
J. C. Lain
J. R. Lowe
Joe B. Blair
Truman Plans Missouri Trip To See His Mother
President Truman plans a Mother's Day visit to Grandview Missouri to see his 94 year old mother Mrs Martha Truman with a tentative dawn departure and return schedule.
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Washington
Truman
Grandview
Martha Truman
Fisher MacRae Reappointed High Point Officials
Governor Cherry reappointed Donald MacRae as judge and Louis J. Fisher as solicitor of the High Point municipal court for terms expiring May 31 1951. The governor had long appointed the judge, while the solicitor was named under authority created by the recent legislature.
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Raleigh
Cherry
Donald MacRae
Louis J. Fisher
High Point
Baxter Mayor Of Charlotte For 3rd Term
Charlotte re elected its mayor Herbert H Baxter to a third term as part of state wide election results. In Winston Salem Democrat George D Lentz was re elected, and High Point backed the Democratic slate. Greensboro named seven council members including three incumbents.
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W. R. Grant
Holt
Leroy Briggs
Raleigh
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
High Point
Earl Phillips
George D. Lentz
Buford T. Henderson
Kenneth R. Williams
Herbert H. Baxter
Greensboro
E. L. Faulconer
Chapel Hill
Robert W. Madry
Paul H. Robertson
Durham
W. F. Carr
Navy creates atomic powered warship division and radiological unit
The navy announces a new section within the bureau of ships to develop atomic powered warships and radiological protection. It will study ships against atomic blasts and continue Bikini test research while signaling a future force focused on striking cities and land bases.
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Washington
Navy
Bureau of Ships
Investi
W. John Kenney
Hope Silenced By Network
Hollywood reports NBC cut Bob Hope off air for about five seconds after he mentioned another network while talking with Frank Sinatra. NBC said Hope was asked to delete cross-network references and cut him when the line appeared. Sinatra moves to a CBS show under Columbia's banner.
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Bob Hope
NBC
Hope
Frank Sinatra
Frankie
National Broadcasting Co
Sokesman
Sinatra
Columbia Broadcasting System
Farm Income Will Be Up This Year Says Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture department forecast that farm income for the first five months of this year will be about 20 percent higher than the comparable period in 1946. It projects total income around 9.6 billion dollars, including government subsidies, with prices averaging roughly 50 percent above last year though returns to farmers are reduced by smaller subsidies.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Senators Visit Truman For Personal Discussion
North Carolina's two Democratic senators Hoey and Vandenberg? No, Umstead? visited President Truman in Washington on May 7. They said it was a personal matter they wanted to discuss.
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Washington
North Carolina
Truman
Hoey
Umstead
28th Baby Dies Of Diarrhea
An eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey outbreak has claimed its 27th and 28th infant victims. Eighteen deaths in Allentown, four in Philadelphia, six in Somerville since March 1, while Temple University Hospital treats 32 other infants brought from Allentown.
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New Jersey
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Allen Town
Baptist Leader Calls for Uncompromising Action
Dr. Louie D. Newton president of the Southern Baptist Convention urged 8,000 messengers to resist a campaign to separate church and state. He denounced Myron C. Taylor’s Vatican appointment and a 1940 court ruling on public funds for Catholic school transportation as threats to religious liberty. Newton cited President Truman’s pledge to terminate Taylor’s appointment.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Louie D. Newton
D. D
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Myron C. Taylor
Vatican
Supreme Court
Washington
Truman
Taylor
May Charged With Pressure In Garsson War Fraud Case
Levin H. Campbell Jr., wartime chief of army ordnance, testified that ex Congressman A. J. May pressured him to aid Garsson war firms. Campbell said May, former chairman of the house military committee, frequently called on him for the Garsson munitions combine, while defense argues May sought only to spur war effort.
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Levin H. Campbell, Jr
Army Ordnance
A. J. May
Garsson
Campbell
Chicago
May
House Military Committee
Garssons
Pine mills urged to end newsprint shortage
Chairman Clarence Brown of Ohio said more mills on southern pine lands could help solve the newsprint scarcity. He noted current resources allow 1.5 to 2 million tons output and proposed planting eroded land in pine with scientific reforestation to meet all domestic needs.
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Washington
Clarence Brown
Ohio
House
Brown
Wisconsin and District Reach Telephone Labor Deals
Agreements struck with Wisconsin and District of Columbia telephone unions end a 31 day nationwide strike affecting about 11,000 workers. The District union gains weekly wage increases of 2 to 4 dollars and will honor picket lines from other striking locals while Wisconsin's guild submits its deal for member ratification.
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Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Federation of Telephone Workers of
Telephone Guild of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Senators Demand U S Cotton To Germany And Japan
Five members of a special senate cotton committee urged the government to guarantee the United States will supply at least as much cotton to Germany and Japan in the future as in pre war years. Senator Sparkman announced only American-grown cotton will be used in 1947 in the two occupied countries. The agreement was made between the committee and representatives of the war state and agriculture departments amid reports Washington considers importing foreign cotton for export to Japan and the joint occupation zones of Germany.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Germany
Japan
Sparkman
D-Ala
War, State and
Agriculture Departments
Capitol Hill
Mercury Drops Across Midwest Snow Flurries Reported
Chicago and the Midwest endured temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below normal as a cold air outbreak from Canada moved east from the Rockies to the Great Lakes region. Snow flurries fell near Lake Michigan and Superior with Chicago reporting light snow and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and eastern Wisconsin seeing flurries. Record lows ranged from 25 to 35 in northern districts and 45 to 50 in the far south.
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Midwest
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Superior
U. S. Weather Bureau
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Rockies
Great Lakes
Michigan
Wisconsin
North Central States
Agidweat
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