Jewish Agency asks UN to lift home barrier limits
The Jewish agency for Palestine urged the United Nations to remove barriers to establishing a Jewish national home in the Holy Land. Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver led the demand before the general assembly's political committee in a historic non governmental group appearance. The Arab Higher Committee boycotted the UN while weighing equal status hearings with the Jewish agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Agency
Emil Ghoury
Arab Committee
New York
Nce
Truman Seeks Universal Military Training Before Summer
President Truman said Congress should approve a universal military training program before adjournment this summer. He expressed optimism for a lasting peace and noted ongoing domestic issues including prices. He reiterated his intention not to withdraw envoy Myron S. Taylor until peace treaties are completed.
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Washington
Truman
Germany
United Nations
Congress
Associated Press
New York
Myron S. Taylor
Vatican
Southern Baptist Convention
Taylor
Lady From No Where Dies in California
A woman known only as Sybil Jane, found dead at a county facility in San Diego, arrived from Washington, D C in April 1945. Welfare records say she sought money and memories of a governess past with a Navy family but produced no leads to her origins.
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San Diego
Calif
County Welfare Department
Sybil Jane
Washington, D. C
Washington
Welfare Department
Founder Of Mother's Day Is Quite IN
WESTCHESTER Pa May 8 Letters from across the nation greet the bedridden Anna M Jarvis founder of Mother s Day The 83 year old is blind deaf and a private sanitarium patient She cannot receive guests or note the hundreds of letters but a nurse says she spoke of the day she founded forty years ago in honor of her mother A white house letter brought presidential greetings to her birthday month.
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Westchester
Anna M. Jarvis
Marshall Street
Miss Jarvis
White House
Weather Report for North Carolina May 0 1047
Fragmentary weather note reports highs around 14 and cooler conditions for Friday. Text is garbled with stray phrases and unclear timing.
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North Carolina
North Po
Plea for Korean Fund of 75 Million Inches Toward House Vote
Washington May 8 an administration plea for perhaps 75 million to reinforce southern Korea faced congress as the house moved from general Greek Turkish aid debate to specific amendments. Leaders urged United Nations burden sharing while Marshall prepared to seek authorization for a Korean program.
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Washington
Congress
House
Greece
Turkey
United Nations
Rayburn
Texas
Marshall
Moscow
Episcopal Diocese Names Committee on Coadjutor Bishop
The North Carolina Episcopal diocese formed a committee at its 131st annual convention in Rocky Mount to study Bishop Edwin A. Penick of Raleigh’s recommendation for a coadjutor bishop to succeed him. The panel will report to the Charlotte convention next year. Members include Rev Craighill Brown chair from Southern Pines, Rev J Q Beckwith of Wilson, J H Cutter of Charlotte, Bill Ruffin of Durham, and W J Long of Roanoke Rapids.
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Rocky Mount
May
Episcopal Diocese of
North Carolina
Edwin A. Penick
Raleigh
Charlotte
Craighill Brown
Southern Pines
J. Q. Beckwith
Wilson
J. H. Cutter
Bill Ruffin
Durham
W. J. Long
Roanoke Rapids
Movie Star Jailed in Speeding Case
West Los Angeles May 8 Tony Martin, film and radio singer, was jailed today for a two day term after pleading guilty to speeding 55 mph on a boulevard last April 26. Municipal Judge Joseph Call imposed the sentence yesterday.
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West
Los Angeles
Tony Martin
Joseph Call
Church conference calls for anti beer ads in NC papers
The New Bern district of the North Carolina Methodist conference adopted resolutions urging newspapers and publications to refrain from beer wine and whisky advertisements. The motion notes ABC stores operate in 25 NC counties all within the conference. Signers include BE. W. Downum J. M. Joliff J. Williams and Mrs. B. B. Slaughter. About 300 delegates attended. next meeting planned for Grimestrand.
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Goldsboro
May
New Bern
N. C
The
Methodist Church
Daniels Chapel
North Carolina
ABC
BE. W. Downum
J. M. Joliff
J. ©. Williams
B. B. Slaughter
Grimestrand
Sub-Normal Temperatures Plague East Midwest
A chilly Canadian air blast dominated the nation east of the Rockies with sub normal temperatures and frost threats for two to three days. Snow flurries appeared in northern and eastern Michigan with Syracuse reporting 1.6 inches overnight as warmer afternoons are forecast to begin tomorrow.
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Canada
Rockies
Michigan
Syracuse
N. Y
Midwest
Rocky Mountain States
Four Leading Cities Feel Walkout
Charlotte Winston-Salem Greensboro and Durham remained partly tied up as Southern Bell Telephone workers strike since April 7. Durham operators voted to continue the stoppage while Wilmington Burlington and Wrightsville Beach workers returned to work. About 3 000 of North Carolina’s 4 700 employees had resumed duties according to manager E H Wasson.
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Charlotte
May
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Durham
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Southern Federation of Telephone Workers
Wilmington
Burlington
Wrightsville Beach
E. H. Wasson
Carolinas
Southern Bell
North Carolina
Quick End Expected In Coast-To-Coast Telephone Strike
SEF quick end report: company and union leaders near a settlement for long distance operators. A $34.40 weekly pay hike average and a nine member union board approval loom, with potential late today in New York. Some members may still refuse to cross picket lines amid National Federation of Telephone Workers strikes. Government officials expect swift broader settlements across Bell System labor disputes.
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SEF
Washington
John J. Moran
American Union of Telephone Workers
New York
National Federation of Telephone Workers
John W. Gibson
E . Warren
Conciliation Service
Bell Associated Companies
Governor And Guests Wait as Stars Miss Benefit Dinner
Maryland Governor and 500 dinner guests waited for a cancer and infantile paralysis benefit in Baltimore. Three and a half hours late, Bing Crosby Al Jolson Don Ameche and Walter Winchell did not attend. a telegram from Winchell said he could not come due to a doctor visit.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Bing Crosby
al Jolson
Don Ameche
Walter Winchell
William E. Charles of
Columbus
Horseman’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Mr. Winchell
Crosby, Jolson
Ameche
Bill Corum
Winchell
Frost Forecast For Asheville Area Tonight
Meteorologist Frank C. Hood of the U S weather bureau warned of moderate to killing frosts across western North Carolina tonight as apple orchards bloom. Mount Mitchell registered 20 degrees at 7 a m and Asheville Hendersonville airport was at freezing.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Frank C. Hood
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mount Mitchell
Asheville-Hendersonville
State Department Should Run Zones Says Marshall
Secretary of State Marshall proposes shifting administration of the American occupation zones in Germany Austria and Korea from the army to the State Department as Byrnes opposes while the army would still maintain order. He notes potential initial errors but argues for ending military control of the zones. The State Department reports Russia demands 400 freight carloads of white flour from famine relief in Romania and threatens to cut aid if shipments are diverted.
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Washington
Marshall
Germany
Austria
Korea
State Department
James F. Byrnes
Washington, May
Russia
Romania
United States
Department
Byrnes
Patterson
Eisenhower
John H. Hilldring
War Department
Court Asked To Spare Life Of Willie Francis
Counsel for Willie Francis asked the Supreme Court to save him from a second trip to the electric chair. The court rejected two last minute attempts to halt his execution in Louisiana.
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Washington
Willie Francis
Supreme Court
The
Supreme Court Today
Willy Francis
Louisiana
Francis to Face Louisiana Electric Chair After Drunken Execution Fog
Francis an 18 year old Negro was to be executed again in Louisiana after a prior attempt failed when the electric chair seemed to have misfired. State officials cited a mechanical failure while James S. Wright Washington DC attorney argued that the executioners were intoxicated and unable to perform.
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Francis
Louisiana
St. Martinsville
James S. Wright
Washington
Palie M. Cyr
New Iberia
Foes of Toughened Labor Bill Battle Two Proposals
Washington May 8 Jubilant over defeating a move to curb industry bargaining unions faced a tough battle as two amendments to a tougher labor bill were offered. The outcome split 44 to 43 against the bargaining limitation a setback for Senator Taft Ohio GOP labor committee chair.
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Washington
Senate
Bac
Taft
Ohio
GOP
Senate Bans Union Controlled Health Funds and Dues Checks
The Senate approved an amendment banning union controlled health and welfare funds and the involuntary check-off on union dues. The move, a Taft victory, followed a reversal after yesterday’s vote on industry wide bargaining. It also outlaws extortion and attempts to shake down employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Taft predicts quick passage of union reform amendments
Taft argued the rejection of bargaining restrictions lowers veto risk and said two other amendments should pass easily. The first would outlaw union controlled health funds and compulsory dues deductions without worker consent. The second would allow suits by employers against unions over strikes and secondary boycotts.
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Taft
Senate
New Man Takes Charge of Burlington Mills Yarn Sales
Geo. C. Buscher will assume charge of the yarn sales department of Burlington Mills Corp. in New York this week, announced by president Robert L. Huffines Jr. Buscher resigns as head of the Buscher Yarn Division at Turner Halsey Co. and previously led yarn at Amoskeag Manufacturing Co.
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New York
Geo. C. Buscher
Burlington Mills Corp
Robert L. Huffines, Jr
Buscher
Turner Halsey Co
Amoskeag Manufacturing Co
Allergies Tied to Ill-Tempered Children Says Doctor
Dr T Wood Clarke told the New York Medical Society that foods pollen and dust trigger brain related allergic reactions in some children causing temper outbursts and misbehavior. A 15 year old boy improved after removing oats and wheat from his diet. Clarke says many children with frequent colds throat infections or intestinal colic are allergic.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Medical Society
T. Wood Clarke
Utica
Clarke
Negro Youth Receives 90 Year Arson Sentences
In Wilson on May 8 a 19 year old black youth named Melvin was sentenced by Judge J Paul Frizzelle to 30 years on two counts of arson for house fires and 10 years on three barn fires, with sentences to run consecutively, totaling 90 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
J. Paul Frizzelle
Melvin
Rivals Split Over Views On Expenses
Washington May 8 1947 Republicans criticize a House Appropriations cut of 23 percent for the State Commerce and Justice departments while Secretary Marshall Harriman Krug and Schwellenbach protest. Stefan and Taber defend the action saying it targets waste and overstaffing.
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Washington
Republican Congress
Capitol
House Appropriations Committee
Rep
Stefan
R-Neb
Charman
State, Commerce and Justice Departments
Taber
Marshall
Commerce
Harriman
Interior
Krug
Labor
Schwellenbach
State Department
Raleigh Safe Thefts Rise To Twenty Two In Eight Months
Raleigh police reported 22 safes robbed in eight months with little progress in solving the felonies. The Raleigh Seafood Company safe was forced open last night and more than 400 dollars were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Raleigh Seafood Company
Governor Cherry Works In Mansion
Raleigh May 8 Governor Cherry worked at the mansion today so Secretary John Harden said he could give his uninterrupted attention to several matters among them the appointment of the new wildlife resources commission
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Raleigh
Cherry
John Harden
New Wildlife Resources Commission
War Agency Budget Slated To Be Reduced
A five and one half percent cut in the war department 1948 budget was tentatively approved by a House appropriations subcommittee. The army supply bill for the year starting July 1 carries an estimate of 5 717 791 500 dollars. Subcommittee members reportedly trimmed more than 300 million from the figure focusing on civilian personnel and operations.
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War Agency
Washington
War Department
House
Ohio Senate Bill Would Fire Striking Public Workers
Public employees including school teachers who strike would lose jobs automatically under a bill passed by the Ohio senate and sent to the house. They could be rehired on probation for five years and would not receive wage increases for three years. The measure, endorsed by Gov. Herbert, would apply to state county municipal and other city workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Senate
Thomas J. Herbert
Greensboro and Lexington Men Appointed to A. and T. Board
Governor Cherry named five trustees for terms expiring January 1, 1953 including G. Foster Hawkins of Lexington J. Wilson Alexander of Huntersville George T. Ashford of Red Springs Guy B. Phillips of Chapel Hill and Shelley B. Caveness of Greensboro Z Vance Bunting of Bethel was named to a term expiring January 1, 1949 succeeding J. Coward of Ayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Cherry
A. and T. College For
G. Foster Hawkins
Lexington
J. Wilson Alexander
Huntersville
George T. Ashford
Red Springs
Guy B. Phillips
Chapel Hill
Shelley B. Caveness
Greensboro
Z. Vance Bunting
Bethel
J. Coward
Ayden
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Bran
Austensien
Beirne
Joseph A. Beirne
NFTW
Mary Clanscom
Newark
New Jersey Traffic Workers Federation
D. L. McCowen
St. Louis
Southwestern Telephone Workers Union
Mother's Day
Aes Oe
Harieston
Hariatre Sa
Chicago
Columbia Oa
Fiahoexton
Sarkonville
Levittan
East Midwest
Aden Brown Thomason, Jr
Stanford
Thomason
Burlington Mills
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