Carter Glass Dies at 88 in Washington
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia longtime congressman and "father of the federal reserve system" died early today at the Mayflower hotel at age 88. He had not appeared in the senate since 1942 and declined Roosevelt era posts over policy disputes.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
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Mayflower Hotel
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Glass
Virginia Courts
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Molotov Charge Belittled By Americans
American officials dismissed Molotov’s claim of a British American bloc waging an offensive against the Soviet Union at Paris. Secretary of State Byrnes stayed silent while others privately said the US delegation acted in line with Britain as Molotov asserted in Pravda. The White House offered no comment.
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North Carolina Weather Forecast and Readings
Fair to partly cloudy today with cooler tonight and a fair, slightly warmer Wednesday. Extended Carolinas forecast shows rising temperatures midweek and near normal by Friday and Saturday with scattered thunderstorms possible. Official records from Charlotte and other cities list rainfall and temperatures around the region, including 62 in Rock Hill and 75 in Birmingham.
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Chatham Folger Ballot Contests Impoundments in Surry County
In Surry County the board of elections impounded ballot boxes from Dobson Elkin and Bryan after protests by J Milton Cooper for Thurmond Chatham and by John H Folger the incumbent. unofficial totals gave Folger 4480 to Chatham 2923 prompting a request for judicial investigation and formal canvass.
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Gas Dangers Of Atom Bomb Pointed Out
New York reports warn atomic poison gas in liquid form could endanger workers in large plants. A radioactive gas concentration within about one kilometer could kill all inside. Evidence outlines that besides germ warfare, radioactive fumes from fission products pose major risks. The Smyth report and Otto Hahn figures are cited as showing many such atoms exist.
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Washington
W. A. Higinbotham
Federation of Atomic Scientists
Kcial Smyth
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Otto Hahn
Second Primaries Seen In Two NC Districts
In North Carolina two congressional races look headed for runoffs after Saturdays unofficial returns. In the fifth district John H. Folger leads Thurman Chatham by a narrow margin and Harris trails, while in the sixth Earle Rives and D E Scarborough lag behind incumbent Durham. Folger and Rives expect to decide on a runoff June 22 after official canvass.
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Harris
Durham
Rives
D. EF. Scarborough
Glass Death Delays Action On Labor Bill
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia dies prompting an immediate adjournment in the Senate as leaders pause to honor him. Senator Murray proposes a six month strike truce in exchange for Truman’s veto of the Case bill and withdrawal of draft provisions while debates on government seizure of strike facilities continue.
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Farmers At Center Of Economic Triangle Warn Of Labor Strife
Oklahoma City speech warns that a labor management clash could shrink farmers base as capital and labor threaten economic balance. Gov asserts farmers view earth as wealth base and that prosperity reduces factory layoffs. He predicts U S will feed famine nations and win democracy through bread, not swords.
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Pennsylvania Flood Devastates Regions Causing Deaths
Raging Susquehanna River flood across north-central Pennsylvania and southern New York damages reach millions and claim at least three lives in Williamsport and surrounding cities. Bank and road closures halt travel as Red Cross mobilizes aid to displaced residents.
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Chinese Democratic League Delegates In Three-Way Peace Drive
Delegates from the Chinese Democratic League arrived in Nanking to join talks among government and Communist leaders aimed at reviving peace. The government line outlined three prerequisites for negotiations including troop withdrawal from the Harbin to Changchun railway and centralized mediation for other conflicts.
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Molotov claims bloc offensive at Paris four power talks
The World Today reports Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov accusing a British American bloc of pressing against Russia at the Paris four power conference. The piece contrasts Molotov's charge with Byrnes policy speech, urging joint high level talks to clear suspicions and possibly reveal truth behind allied tensions.
Guilford Residents Entitled To Damages From Low Flying Planes
The Supreme Court extends airspace property rights with a 5 to 2 ruling backing Thomas Lee Causby and wife. They claimed chickens died and home became uninhabitable due to army bombers over Greensboro area. Damages awarded by lower court were $7,069. higher court orders further findings to set final amount.
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Penny Offers Property For Medical Unit
A 40 acre tract along the Greensboro High Point road was offered by Senator George Penny for a hospital site to include a charity ward. The proposal was wired to Greensboro leaders but not presented before the site survey party departed High Point. The group planned to view the land on the return trip and assess its suitability near the city lake.
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Richmond
Medical College of Virginia
James H. Clark
Elizabethtown
N. C. Medical Care Commission
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Senator Bankhead Improves Slightly But Remains Serious
Senator Bankhead of Alabama has shown slight improvement but remains in serious condition, according to a Bethesda Naval Hospital report. The update comes from Washington on May 28.
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Two Views in Labor Unions Battle in the South
Atlanta reports two conflicting opinions within labor about AFL CIO rivalry in the southern organizing drives. Some say competition boosts effort and membership. others call it wasteful and ammunition for anti labor forces. The CIO led with a southern organizing drive, followed by a large AFL campaign.
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Spain asserts right to atomic energy research
The Spanish foreign ministry declared Spain has a perfect right to investigate atomic energy and cannot recognize UN competence in Spain's affairs. A 700 word statement notes notes were sent to foreign missions on May 23. It says Spain may provide itself with defense and research, and rejects claims that investigations are being conducted under UN authority.
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End Of Coal Strike Seen In 48 Hours
Washington reports a coal strike likely to end within 48 hours after talks between John L. Lewis and Interior Secretary Krug. Senator Hill said parties on both sides agree on settlement principles as union lawyers participate. Despite optimism mines remain idle and production shrinks while negotiations continue through the night.
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May
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Roosevelt Urges Freedom of Information for World Rights
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt chair of the United Nations commission on human rights says freedom of information is essential for public opinion to enforce a bill of rights. The panel proposes a world bill of rights including all communications media. A sub committee on the status of women led by Bodil Betrup calls for a UN conference on women and suffrage progress. The Security Council discusses Spain and a Franco regime challenge from Spanish republicans as a threat to peace.
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