Denies ECA Hurts Export of Tobacco
Washington government official denies ECA discourages use of funds to buy U. S. tobacco. ECA Administrator replies to Rep. Abbitt that the agency is sympathetic to such a request and finds no evidence of actions excluding U. S. leaf tobacco for Western Germany.
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Washington
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
U. S
Richard M. l, Jr
Rep. Abbitt
D-Va
Abbitt
Germany
Greece
High Commissioner
Frankfort
U S Approves Note on Anglo Iranian Oil Policy
The United States approved a firm yet conciliatory note to Tehran on the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. Britain and the United States reportedly shared a unified position offering higher royalties and an economic plan to improve Iran’s economy. The note, to be sent within 24 hours, warns Iran of possible repercussions and outlines proposed oil schemes and producers involved.
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London
United States
Tehran
Britain
Iran
Bae
Wan
Sehrree
License renewal window for last names U to Z tightens
Raleigh report says six weeks remain for renewals for drivers with last names starting U through Z. The June 30 deadline precedes a four year renewal cycle, ending lifetime licenses prior to the 1947 act, with first re issuances set for future driver licenses.
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Raleigh
Department of Motor Vehicles
Radio makes and models on display at department store
A radio department promotes a variety of sets from large living room consoles to compact table models. The ad highlights clear reception and encourages customers to visit the store to compare makes and find a preferred unit.
Around Capital Square Preview by Lynn Nisbet
In a bustling capital scene Lynn Nisbet notes legislative wrangles over wording in briefs amid unified lobbying by McMullan and Dean McMullan with aim to avoid text shifts after enactment. He also highlights Capitol meetings expanding from the Raleigh courthouse to other towns and the Capitol grounds’ floral displays plus visits by Speaker Taylor and Rep. Kirkman with Mrs Kirkman sworn in as High Point City Council’s first woman.
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Committees
Poe
Supreme Court
Dean McMullan
Kenneth Reval
Henry Brandis
UNC Law School
Capitol
Capitol Square
George Cherry
Central Am Peteen
Capitol Information Desk
Rebecca Etheridge
Scott
Ehringhaus
Broughton
Cherry
Senator Hoey
Frank Taylor
Capitolty
Arthur Kirkman
Guilford
Short Line Railroad Association
Katherine Kirkman
High Point
Association
Oral Yates
Haywood
Kirkman
Yates
Taylor
Greensboro Blasts Blamed On Sun
Two violent explosions in Greensboro were attributed to heat from the sun affecting acid stored in 50 gallon drums at Burlington Mills. Company spokesmen said the acid, highly volatile, was moved outdoors to clear construction work and vents released vapor increasing pressure.
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Greensboro
Burlington Mills
First tin plate in America produced in Pittsburg in 1858
In 1858 the first tin plate in America was produced at a copper works in Pittsburg. A rainfall of one inch over one acre yields 27 143 gallons of water.
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America
Pittsburgh
Bradley Refusal to Testify in President Truman Talks
The piece examines whether General Omar Bradley may be compelled to testify about confidential talks with President Truman on firing General MacArthur. It discusses supremacy of executive privilege, historic precedents from Marbury v Madison, and past congressional attempts to obtain testimony from officials and access to loyalty files.
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Ce. Wilson
Washington
Omar N. Bradley
Senate
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Bradley
Ld S. Dawson
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Dawson
Congress
Mr. Truman
Edward S. Corwin
New York University Press
Marbury
Madison
Jeffer
Supreme Court
Jefferson
Subpena
Ce Ae
FDR
Navy
House Committee
Federal Communications Commission
FBI
Trumanne
Senate Warting Committee
House
Will Renovate State Hospital Center at Dix Hill
The 100 year old central section of the state hospital at Dix Hill will be renovated and fireproofed for 1.6 million dollars, after bids were accepted by the state Board of Control. The wings have already been updated and fireproofed, while the center section has long been condemned as unsafe.
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Raleigh
State Hospital For the Insane
State Pany Board of Control
Tony
Dix ‘Hill
State Insurance Department
Roy Purser
Lloyds Rates US War Entry Odds Before June 25
Seattle dentist Dr Frank Wood said he bought a Lloyds of London policy paying 10000 dollars if the United States declares war before June 25 at a cost of 535 dollars. Lloyds quoted nearly 20 to 1 against U S involvement in a world war before that date.
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Seattle
Lloyds of London
United States
Frank Wood
Quotations and Rumors Crossed in a Sunday Dispute
A Sunday feature pivots on a quarrel over a famous line between rival editors Herbert Bayard Swope and Arthur Brisbane. The piece recalls prior exchanges, personal anecdotes, and surreal reflections on life, vision, and a family poodle amid broader media banter.
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Fly
Brisbane
Herbert Bayard Swope
Swope
Arthur
Increase In License Costs Foreseen
RALEIGH UP The state Department of Revenue warned merchants that lease fees may rise next year. W Cliff Pickett Jr director of the license tax division said many fees are based on population. Towns with population declines will see lower fees while those that gained population will see higher fees.
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Raleigh
State Department of Revenue
W. Cliff Pickett Jr
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