Ike Refuses Active Campaign Yet Signals Voter Talks
Eisenhower says he will not wage an active campaign for the Republican nomination while in uniform. A campaign spokesman clarifies he will meet with delegates and party leaders who visit, while declining cross‑country train tours. Taft supporters in South Dakota run ads attacking Ike, as delegate counts shape toward the July 7 convention.
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Eisenhower
North Atlantic
Matthew Midawer
Paris
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Ohio
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Washington
Alli Defense
Europe
Barkley Emerges as Possible Pivot in Democratic Nomination
Washington dispatch reports Vice President Barkley leaning to not actively seek the Democratic nomination while open to it if offered. The party lists six announced contenders and several favorite son candidates as a potential deadlock looms at the Chicago convention.
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Estes KeFauver
Tennessee
Richard B. Russell
Coareee
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Mutual Rape
W. Averell Haran
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Hubert H. Hamwind
Minnesota
Rt Bulkley
Ohio
Edmund Brown
California
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House
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Rayburn
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Deigh Eisenhower
Governor bans state vehicles from hauling voters to polls
Governor Scott orders the Highway Patrol to watch for state owned cars on highways near polling sites. He says he does not wish to interfere with official business but forbids using state cars to transport voters to the polls.
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Highway Patrol
Eee
State lifts ban on daytime shrimping in Pamlico Sound
Raleigh officials announce the Conservation and Development Department will allow daytime shrimping in Pamlico Sound around the clock except Sundays. The new regulation takes effect June 2.
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Conservation and Devt Department
Pamee
Ross
Raids Target Black Market Irish Potatoes in Port City
Lawmen led by James Lathan of the Raleigh office and state patrol crack down on buyers and growers dealing in black market Irish potatoes based in a port city. The operation targets violations of potato ceilings and enforces pricing controls.
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James Lathan
Raleigh
Ocracoke Cabin Cruiser Sold to State Official
The 39 foot cabin cruiser Ocracoke was sold to the state for 1145 dollars. R B Burrus of Washington DC was the high bidder for the vessel. The Department of Land and Development will monitor commercial fishing operations along the coast.
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Raleigh
State
R. B. Burrus
Washington, N. DC
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Raleigh Transportation Co. Posts Losses and Revenue Shifts
The Raleigh White Transportation Co. reported a loss of about $55,000 in last year’s operations. Revenue rose to $1,307,644 compared with $1,284,658 in the prior year after taking over the Raleigh franchise.
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Raleigh
White Transportation Co
Ropenses
Health Council to Meet June 3 on Cooperation
The State Health Commission plans a June 3 meeting here to discuss how agencies can better cooperate. Officials from health departments and related organizations are expected to attend.
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State
Optimists Convene in Wrightsville Beach
About 300 Optimists and their wives gather in Wrightsville Beach for the convention luncheon. The annual boys oratorical contest occurs tomorrow with the winner advancing to the national finals later this summer.
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Wrightsville Beach
Scrap and Steel Institute Opens Southern Chapter Convention
The Southern Chapter of the Institute of Scrap and Steel opens its annual convention in Myrtle Beach with about 450 members from the Carolinas and Virginia. Speakers include Edwin C. Barringer and Howard Gould.
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Myrtle Beach
The
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Carolinas
Virginia
Edwin C. Barringer
National Institute of Scrap and Steel
Howard Gould
Innati
Memorial Service Held by North Carolina Disabled American Veterans
Delegates at the North Carolina Department of Disabled American Veterans annual convention observed a memorial service in Concord. A memorial chapel service followed the session as the delegates prepared for evening events. Reports came from the national service officer and district commanders, with Judson D. Deramus of the Winston-Salem Veterans Administration Regional Office speaking at the opening session.
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North Carolina Department of Disabled American Veterans
Deliceaes
National Service
Judson D. Deramus
Veterans Administration
Winstonee
VA Cuts Staff at Winston-Salem Office
The Veterans Administration Regional Office in Winston-Salem reduced more than 24 employees from its payroll as part of a nationwide personnel reduction. Manager J. D. Deramus said the cut aligns with a general VA staffing decrease. the local office previously employed over 500 staff.
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Veterans Administration
J. D. Deramus
Davidson College Receives $10,000 Gift for Johnston Scholarship
Mrs. Lela Johnston of Asheville and Mrs. Fred J. Hay of C report a gift of 10000 dollars to Davidson College for the J Edward Johnston Scholarship. President Cunningham says the David Owens Student Union should be ready by mid October with a cafe teria lounge and game rooms.
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Davidson College
Lela Johnston
Asheville
Fred J. Hay
John R. Cunningham
J. Edward Johnston
Cunningham
David Owens
Dodd and Colson Reassigned to Japan Commands
In Tokyo the U S Far East Command announced new postings for Col Francis Tadceagha and Colson. Dodd moves to the Japan Logistical Command and Colson to the XVI Corps at Sendai, duties unspecified. Dodd had been a POW at the gate of 76 for 78 hours before release following concessions granted by Gen Mark W Clark.
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U. S
Far Command
Francis Tad Cee Ag
Evenner
U. N
Eisenhower Turns Over SHAPE Command to Ridgway
General Dwight D. Eisenhower passes SHAPE leadership to General Ridgway amid Cold War tension. A French delegation led by Rene Pleven witnesses the ceremony on SHAPE grounds as Eisenhower departs for the United States. He pledges no demotion and calls for unity in Europe while warning against quarrels that harm the country.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Defense
Rene Pleven
SHAPE
Eisenhower
United States
Soviet Union
Ridgway
le Wa
Europe
Memorial Day thrills roads as traffic soars nationwide
Millions hit open roads during the holiday weekend amid sunny skies and heavy traffic. Fatalities climb with nine highway deaths and four drownings reported, while the National Safety Council projects 310 deaths from Thursday evening to Sunday night. Memorial rites and church services continue across the nation as veterans are honored.
Vukovich Leads Indy 500 Halfway At 130.142 MPH
Bill Vukovich held the lead at the halfway mark of the Indianapolis 500 with a record speed of 130.142 miles per hour on the 500 mile race. He led as the midway point was reached at Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Bill Vukovich
Goldsboro Township Dedicates First Certified Tree Farm
Wayne County marks its first certified tree farm near Goldsboro as Roger Wolcott presents the designation to W. B. Griffin, owner of the farm where over one million pine seedlings have been planted since 1945. Hen Belk urges Eastern North Carolina to match conservation efforts of the western region.
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Wayne Couns
Roger Wolcott
North Carolina Forestry Aeaeenection
W. B. Griffin
North Carolina
Hen Belk
The
Acheson Meets Truman On German Peace Efforts
Secretary Acheson met President Truman at the airport to discuss West Germany's peace role in the Western Anti Communist Bloc and the security implications for the United States and its allies. He urged Congress to ratify completed deals and signaled forthcoming public remarks and a Monday briefing.
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Washington
Heron Truman
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Bonn
Paris
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Senate
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Dean
Rios
State Department
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Britain
France
Berlin
West
Eight Killed and Seventeen Wounded in Two Days of Prison Riots
At KOJE ISLAND Korea Allied guards killed four North Korean war prisoners during a fresh outbreak of rioting and gunfire. The two day toll rose to eight dead and 17 wounded as guards fired on inmates near compound 85. Three civilian internees were killed and another wounded. The incident followed a prior shooting where an American guard’s rifle allegedly fired during attempts to control inmates.
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Korea
Sene
Fos Aewaclean
Ten Qeast
Haydon L. (Bull
Roatner
Communists Threaten Reprisals in Korean Truce Talks
In Munsan Korea the communist chief truce negotiator warned of reprisals after a guard rifle discharge killed one Red prisoner and wounded another. Nam Tide accused the Allies of mass slaughter as new POW deaths and injuries were reported amid stalled talks and threats of renewed fighting.
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Munsan
Korea
Comeine
Ote
North Korea
United Nations
Kore
Nam Tlde
U. N
Nam
Tokyo
Seoul
Koje
Candidates Wind Up Drives With Hometown Rallies
Raleigh reports gubernatorial candidates Hubert Olive and William Umstead prepare final hometown rallies with radio addresses in Durham and Lexington. Olive tours Forsyth and Guilford counties, attacking Umstead's record while Umstead pledges cost of living bonuses and teacher pay raises if elected.
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Hubert E. Olive
William B. Umstead
Umstead
Durham
Olive
Lexington
Forsyth
Guilford
White Oak
Proximity
Revolution Mills
Gardon
Saturda
General Assembly
Memorial Day weekend traffic deaths rise nationwide
The National Safety Council estimates 310 people may die in motor vehicle crashes over the Memorial Day weekend ending at midnight Sunday. So far 31 fatalities have occurred from various causes during the holiday period, with 154 deaths from traffic-related incidents and other accidents recorded to date.
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National Safety Council
McCay
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Ind
J. Elmer Switzer
Switzer
Chicago
U. S&s
National Safety Counci
Three Die In Collision West of North Wilkesboro
A car ran off Highway 421 and crashed into a parked tractor trailer near a service station, killing Mr. and Mrs. William Ray Senn and Mrs. Z V Forthling and injuring a third occupant and two children. The driver Claud Sabastian faced no injuries. the trailer owner was Fred Reyes.
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Highway 421
Here
William Ray Senn
Boone
Z. V
Wilkes General Hospital
Z. V. Forthling
R. G. Potts
Forthling
Potts
Weather figures for tonight and tomorrow
Tonight’s low expected around 58 degrees with a high near 78 degrees tomorrow. Today's reading was about 723 with a 61 degree low reported last week.
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