Utilities Body Studies Western Union Telegram Rate Hike
The State Utilities Commission heard a Western Union request to raise intrastate telegram prices, with 38 daily newspapers protesting. Testimonies from D. Hiden Ramsey and Frank A. Daniels cited discriminatory pressure, noting press rates could rise 33 to 50 percent while regular telegrams climb about 10 percent.
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Raleigh
State Utilities Commission
Western Union
J.P. Huskins
Statesville
Associated Dailies of
North Carolina
D. Hiden .Ramsey
Asheville
New Rayon Fiber E Brings Luxury to Home Fabrics
New York reports on Fiber E, a rayon with high abrasion resistance and plush texture rivaling fur. The material, treated with caustic soda to create crimping, yields varied textures from soft velvets to nubby weaves used in modern furniture by designer Charles Stoll.
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New York
Charles Stoll
Survey shows old industrial areas fading nationwide
Washington reports from the Commerce Department that the Far West Southwest and Southeast lead in growth over the past 20 years, with income gains of 227 235 and 212 percent respectively. New England and Middle Atlantic still produce about a third of U S output while Midwest and Northwest match national averages. Regions, though closing the gap, may spread again if booming areas pull ahead.
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Washington
Far West
Southwest
Southeast
Commerce Department
New England
Middle Atlantic
U.S
Department
Office of Business Economies
Midwest
Northwest
Solon Calls to Condemn Tax Mess and Seek Square Deal
Washington Republican Rep. Roy O. Woodruff urged the administration to assure a square deal in tax collection amid nationwide scandals. He criticized President Truman for not condemning the issue and accused Attorney General McGrath of obstructing prosecutions while Treasury Secretary Snyder denied large scale abuses exist.
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Washington
Llp
Roy O. Woodruff
Michigan Republican
House
Ways and Means Committee
Truman
Woodruff
Atty
J. Howard McGrath
Secretary of Treasury
John W. Snyder
Eisenhower aide refuses to back political moves
Milwaukee Wis Oct 13 Lieut Col C Craig Cannon Eisenhower aide tells attorney A L Tilton the general will not authorize any political organizations backing him for President Tilton had asked Eisenhower consent for running in Wisconsin primary next April as a delegate pledged to support the GOP nomination
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Milwaukee
Wis
Dwight Eisenhower
A. L. Tilton
C. Craig Cannon
Tilton
Eisenhower
Wisconsin
Rail Leaders Seek to Preserve Lower Rail Rates
Railroad spokesmen urged the North Carolina Utilities Commission to keep the new low tank car rates in effect for shipments from Wilmington beyond 200 miles. Truckers protest the cuts saying they threaten business, noting Interstate Commerce Commission approvals of similar rates. Current rail rates run 35 cents per 100 pounds to Asheville from 43 previously, and 25.9 to Kannapolis from 32, versus truck rates of 37 and 27.6.
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Raleigh
State Utilities Commission
Wilmington
Interstate Commerce Commission
North Carolina Petroleum Carriers Association
North Carolina Motor Carriers Association
Asheville
Kannapolis
Gallinule Seasons Set By North Carolina Officials
Clyde P Patton executive director announces dates and bag limits for dove rails and gallinules set by the U S Fish and Wildlife Service Applications to participate available from Wildlife Resources Commission field staff or Raleigh office Hunts conducted individually but group hunts allowed by joint applications Special fees set at 5 00 for 2 day hunts 7 59 for 3 day hunts Non residents fees 10 00 and 15 00 respectively Fees must accompany applications
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Clyde P. Patton
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Joay
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Wildlife Resources Commission
Commission
s / Raleigh
Wildlife Commission
Ponder Wins Madison County Sheriff Seat After Court ruling
The North Carolina State Supreme Court upheld Democrat E. Y. Ponder as Madison County sheriff defeating Republican incumbent Hubert Davis in the November election. The decision affirmed the jury verdict and dismissed claims to reverse the result. The ruling also addressed Taft Hartley Act limits on state power to regulate picketing during strikes.
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Paleigh
Madson County
State Supreme Court
E. Y. Ponder
Ponder
Hubert Davis
Supreme Court
Erwin Mills
Erwin
Erwin Company
Textiles 'Workers Union of America
CIO
Harnett
North Carolina
National Labor Relations Board
E. B. Denny
Madison
Yancey County
Yancey
Democratic Purge Deemed Necessary by Jenner
Senator Jenner declares the Democratic Party must purge itself on the question of communism before the country will trust it again. He criticizes President Truman for not using an opportunity in 1945 to permanently banish the issue of Communist infiltration.
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Washington
Wiliam E. Jenner
Democratic Party
Indiana
Truman
Third Madison appeal over sheriff election irregularities
Madison Republicans contested the sheriff race, alleging numerous irregularities and claiming Democrats altered election returns in the Madison case. This marks the third appeal arising from the Madison dispute, with decisions pending from the prior efforts.
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Madison
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