Labor tension rises as UMW seeks new coal contract
John L. Lewis presses for a reopening of the wage deal as 400000 soft coal miners idle and government talks begin in Washington. Williamson W Va miners stay home while officials warn political motives behind any concessions. Armed clashes erupt near Allis Chalmers plant in Wisconsin as labor conflict widens.
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Price controls lifted on nearly 100 items by OPA
Washington reports that price controls were removed from about 100 items including matches dairy and milking equipment lighting lumber and select metal products as OPA trims operations. About 10 000 field staff were warned their jobs will end in 30 days and 1 642 local price boards will close. Officials say the moves save 10 million in salaries rents and expenses and shift price control duties back to citizens.
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Vandenberg Attacks UN Budget Split. Seeks 25 Percent Cap
Senator Arthur Vandenberg urges a permanent 25 percent cap on UN administrative costs and support for a temporary 33 percent share in 1947 while criticizing the United States being asked to pay half of the budget. China backs his stance as debates continue among nations on arms control and international inspection.
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Weather forecast for Carolina region warms through midweek
The forecast notes clear to partly cloudy skies in Carolina with unseasonably warm temperatures today and tonight. Through Wednesday expect continued warmth with average highs five to ten degrees above normal and little to no measurable rainfall. daily sunrise at 6:43 and sunset around 8:24 are listed along with official temperature and rainfall reports.
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Stock Market Edges Higher On Cotton Rally
The market rose with a strong cotton jump but faded by mid-session. Industrials and other stocks opened up to $2 a share, yet demand waned and gains narrowed with some issues slipping to new 1946 lows.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel
Defiant Jews Are Deported From San Dimitrios
In Haifa 1200 Jewish refugees were moved today from the near-failed immigrant ship San Dimitrios to two British vessels bound for Cyprus. The transfer followed a general strike and mass meeting protesting the deportation, as thousands marched to British barricades before dispersing. The crowd carried black flags and chanted Hatikvah and other Jewish anthems amid Hebrew and English signs calling for disperse or fire.
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San Dimitrios
Cyprus
Truman Greets Station Crowd At St. Louis
President Truman rode home to vote and greeted a crowd from the rear platform as campaigns entered final weekend rallies. He planned other stops in Missouri with no formal speeches, and a Democratic rally in Independence was set for tonight with House Speaker Rayburn to give the main address. National party voices surfaced as Henry Wallace and Harold E. Stassen spoke for their sides.
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Cotton Prices Jump Ten Dollars a Bale in New York
New York November 1 cotton futures for nearby positions rose ten dollars per bale as trading opened. Market showed strong demand and speculative buying amid limited supply, with futures continuing higher through the morning session.
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New York
Cherry Trees Bloom After Heat Wave at Washington
Washington Nev reports the capital’s cherry trees blooming after a two day heat wave. Temperatures topped 84 degrees, a new record for the period since 1871, with 80 degrees recorded the day before.
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Governor Cherry at A. and T. Founders Day speech Greensboro
Governor Cherry spoke at Founders Day exercises at North Carolina A. and T. College in Greensboro. He praised skilled hands over training, noted 3000 A. and T. students served in the last war, and said 1200 of 2100 current students are veterans. He emphasized growth built on progress and agriculture.
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T. College
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Fire Destroys Warehouse In Ahoskie
Ahoskie November 1 Fire of undetermined origin swept the Barnes Sawyer grocery company three story brick warehouse and office building. Fire Chief L A Williamson said the blaze smoldered for hours before discovery likely starting on the third floor where paints were stored. The building and all goods stored were a complete loss with floors and three walls caved in. Smoke hindered entry after breaking through iron bars. inadequate water supply with a six inch main hampered firefighting.
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Chinese Reds Are Stranded in Chefoo Theater Clash
Reports say about 100000 Communist forces massed along Shantung peninsula ports around Chefoo as government troops push inland and shell the city. Gunboats trade broadsides while forces besiege Weihaiwei Penglai and Lung How, with Manchuria actions by field armies expanding north.
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Dairen
Salisbury Man Takes to Chute
Salisbury North Carolina navy pilot Ensign Burk Hoffman escaped after bailing out of his Seahawk plane when it caught fire over Lockhaven. The aircraft crashed about 50 yards from a residence and Hoffman landed in a marshy area nearby.
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Little Rock
Racial Skirmish Prevented At Atlanta Meeting
Police halted possible violence after a Jewish war veteran interrupted speeches at Columbians Inc a recently chartered group. Loomis Columbians secretary attacked Negroes Jews and Atlanta newspapers as about 250 Jewish veterans heard the mass meeting. An unidentified veteran shouted that half of what was said was lies. A half dozen Columbians were involved.
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Gardner Denies Move to British Ambassadorship
Washington Nov 1 12 Undersecretary of the Treasury Max Gardner dismissed reports he would be named ambassador to Great Britain succeeding W Averell Harriman. Gardner said he has not been offered the post and could not accept if offered. He thanked those who proposed his name to the president and Secretary Byrnes.
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the Treasury
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Great Britain
W. Averell Harriman
United States
North Carolina
Byrnes
Henderson Man Dies In Gas Chamber
RALEIGH November 1 4 Robert L Nash 43 a Raleigh and Henderson moving picture projectionist died today in the states gas chamber at Central prison for the shooting of Mrs Margie Parker 20 whom he proclaimed to the last as the girl I love Nash entered the execution chamber calmly at 1001 am and was pronounced dead 15 minutes later He wore a diamond ring he said Parker gave him last Christmas In an interview yesterday Nash said Margie put the ring on his finger with a wish and his promise never to take it off He asked Prison Chaplain William H R Jackson to read the 23rd Psalm and said he was not crazy not resentful and that he was happy now to be with Margie He said he killed her because he loved her more than anything else in the world
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Robert L. Nash
Raleigh and
Henderson
Central Prison
Margie Parker
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Margie
William H. R. Jackson
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Robber Steals $62 in Real Estate Office Robbery
In Los Angeles a dapper young gunman robs a real estate office of $62. Norma Masek, a clerk, triggers a burglar alarm as the suspect escapes, prompting a nearby patrol response.
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Los Angeles
Norma Masek
Textiles Not Up to Demand Says NY Trade Leader
W Ray Bell president of the Association of Cotton Textile Merchants of New York states the main task for cotton mills is to raise production to meet large accumulated demand for current needs and postwar carryovers. He notes market opinion favors lifting government controls to speed the recovery and cautions that despite talk of a textile boom ending, supply remains below true demand for staple goods and fashion items.
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W. Ray Bell
Association of Cotton Textile Merchants of
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