South Carolina Admits Negro Schools Inadequate In Clarendon
The state acknowledged inferior Negro school facilities in Clarendon County as hearings begin on a suit to end public school segregation. Robert Figg Jr. asked a three judge court for time to present plans to equalize facilities under a new multi million dollar improvement program funded by a three percent sales tax.
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Mayor Calls Special Meeting on Duke Power Bus Strike
Charlotte city councilman H. H. Baxter urged Mayor Victor Shaw to convene a special council session to compel Duke Power to resume bus service by Thursday. The strike by Duke drivers and mechanics of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen has halted service in five Carolina cities. Federal and state mediators said talks would continue with company and union representatives. Baxter said the city could declare a state of emergency to enforce franchise obligations and restore routes.
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Arolina
Governor Ouster Ousted by Impeachment Moves in Florida
In Tallahassee a former close ally of Gov. Fuller Warren filed impeachment articles in the Florida House. Rep. George Okell and two others pushed for immediate House action, but the measure went to a special committee. The charges center on malfeasance and failure to enforce the law during Warren’s three years in office.
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Florida
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James Sullivan
Alex Littlefield
Voulsia
Arion
Haussell
William Johnston
Johnston
Iil
Collier's
MacArthur Defends Race Equality In Korea Units
Gen. Douglas MacArthur tells The Pittsburgh Courier that White supremacist charges are propaganda and says he received integrated replacements from Washington. He stresses his command practiced equality and denied discrimination while noting he wanted more Black soldiers if possible.
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Waldorf Towers
New York
United States
Poll of Telephone Workers Begins
CIO communications workers start a strike vote among 30 000 members in nine states across 600 cities if no contract is signed before June 4. W A Smallwood says he remains hopeful for at least a 10 percent wage increase, while Southern Bell calls the strike call surprising and notes demands exceed government wage limits.
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CIO Communications
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Iran Contends ICJ Lacks Jurisdiction Over Oil Dispute
Iran challenged the International Court of Justice in The Hague as lacking competence in the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. Britain urged arbitration or labeling Iran a violator. Iran also claimed the Anglo Iranian Oil Company owes Tehran over 280 million dollars in royalties since 1947 and unpaid naval shares. Police in Abadan reportedly foiled a Communist sabotage plot at oil facilities.
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United Press
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Iran
Britain
Abadan
Violent Death Claims Eleven in North Carolina over Weekend
The Associated Press reports eleven deaths across North Carolina over the weekend. Victims include Woodrow West near Holly Springs killed by a train. Judson Bundy in Raleigh who shot his wife then killed himself. Peter Garvin of Chapel Hill who hanged himself. Lincoln State of Mt Airy and family injuries in a pickup overturn. Clyde C. Bergman of Greensboro who died after a fall and being run over. Russell Waters of Clayton who drowned. Frank Walker of Goldsboro burned in a home fire. Alvis M. Tingle of Asheville shot in a car removal accident. a 30 year old Davidson man shot at his Charlotte home. Violet Seagroves of Raleigh in a head-on collision. Stratford of Charlotte injured in a truck-car crash.
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Asheville
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Stradford
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Charlotte
Wall Street Quiet Today Amid Narrow Market Moves
New York stocks closed with little change as prices edged up or down within narrow bounds. Gains led the way for Union Pacific Santa Fe National Power and Light Anaconda Phelps Dodge Westinghouse American Woolen Chrysler Studebaker and United Aircraft while losses remained fractional and scattered across sectors rails motors and metals showed relative strength.
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Santa Fe
National Power and Light
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Phelps Dodge
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American Woolen
Chryster Studebaker
United Aircraft
Eighth Army Drives Deep to Seal Off Red Escape Route
United Nations forces pressed across Korea driving toward multiple escape routes as Eighth Army shattered enemy lines north of the 38th parallel. Chinese troops surrendered in large numbers. armaments and troops were captured in dumps abandoned by retreating Reds. Key towns including Yangyang Inje Hwachon Yongpyong and Korang along main highways fell or were contested.
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United Press
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Korea
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Sth
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North Korea
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Yongong
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Hyon
Yangyang
Inje
Yongpyong
Korangpo
Fannie Brice Lingers In Coma After Hemorrhage
Hollywood Fanny Brice, the 59 year old star of Baby Snooks, remains in a coma at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage last Thursday.
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Fanny Brice
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Snooks
NAM Flags Controls Program Debate on Economic Powers
NAM President William H. Ruffin denounces Defense Production Act powers as inflationary, telling the House Banking Committee that wage and price controls and broad new powers could destroy the U S economy. He urges restraint, pay-as-you-go budgeting, tighter Federal Reserve credit, and broader consumption taxes.
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Durham
N.C
House Banking Committee
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Southeast Airport Manager Association sets next meeting in Maneto
The Southeast Airport Manager Association ended its Goldsboro spring meeting and will hold its next gathering in Maneto in October. Earl Jourdan, Goldsboro airport manager and host, said the exact date will be announced later.
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Southeastern Airport Manager Association
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Earl Jourdan
Ater
Tibet China Pact Signals Tibetan Rule and Troop Move
Peiping seals a treaty with Tibet giving China sovereignty and the right to garrison troops in Tibet. Tibet agrees to merge its armed forces with Chinese Red armies and cede diplomatic control while retaining limited autonomy. The move heights regional tension near India and Nepal.
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Fightin Fourth Sets Up Headquarters at Rhine
The 4th Infantry Division arrives in Germany and sets Rhine headquarters at Sandhofen near Mannheim. About 1,300 troops move from Bremerhaven as part of U S reinforcements to bolster Europe’s defense under Lt Gen Manton S Eddy. The division joins 100000 added troops across 4 divisions in Europe.
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Waynick Considers 1952 North Carolina Governor Bid
Raleigh based Capus Waynick ambassador to Nicaragua writes he will decide by late summer whether to run for governor in 1952. In a letter to W C York he says he plans in North Carolina for one week starting July 15 and will decide during that home stay whether to offer more as a candidate.
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Tragedy Strikes Slate Family In Piper's Gap Crash
Brenda Carol Slate four died from injuries after a truck carrying Lincoln Slate and eight children overturned on Piper's Gap highway. Mrs. Lincoln Slate perished in the wreck while the father lost control, injuring three other children lightly.
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Brenda Carol Slate
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T. A. Gwaltney
Kenneth Losman 4P Colin Reid 8 Dies After Brain Tumor
Little Kenneth Reid, an eight year old from Rosman North Carolina, died yesterday from a brain tumor after doctors had given him months to live. He inspired his community with letters and support and his classmates at Rosman Elementary held an early Christmas party for him. He lost his sight shortly after Christmas but stayed cheerful as his condition worsened.
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OPS survey probes North Carolina merchants fate
Representatives of the Office of Price Stabilization began a week long survey today to find out how North Carolina businessmen are faring under OPS regulations. District Director Ben E. Douglas said the survey is designed to help merchants understand OPS rules.
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Office of Price Stabilization
North Carolina
OPS
Ben E. Douglas
Crackles on Washington Questions Split
A fragment notes two sides to every question, one from Washington and another from the speaker, tagged as M.L. with no further context or details.
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M.L
Noted Explorer Lincoln Ellsworth Dies at 71
New York report states explorer Lincoln Ellsworth dies at 71 from a heart attack. A financier’s son, he financed polar and mountain expeditions with his million dollar inheritance. In 1925 he joined Roald Amundsen near the North Pole, and in 1926 flew over the Pole with Umberto Nobile in a dirigible.
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Lincoln Ellsworth
Ellsworth
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Roald Amundsen
North Pole
Weather Outlook: Warm Day With Mild Night
The high today is forecast at 75 degrees with a low around 50 tonight. Last night’s low dipped to 52 degrees.
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