Will Answer Loan Charge Of Hughes Ex Air Force Leader
Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers awaited a call today for his reply to Howard Hughes testimony that the general tried to borrow $200,000 from Hughes to buy $10,000,000 worth of government bonds on margin. The senate subcommittee investigated Hughes wartime plane contract hopes to place Meyers on the stand before nightfall as Hughes resumes defense of two multi million dollar projects under scrutiny.
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Washington
Bennett E. Meyers
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Ferguson
R-Mich
Senate
Senate Panel Questions Marshall On European Aid Plan
Secretary of State Marshall faced Senate Foreign Relations Committee scrutiny on European relief and recovery programs amid signals President Truman will meet opposition over new domestic cost of living controls. Marshall prepared for questions at 10:30 a.m. EST as Senator George of Georgia outlined the panel’s line of inquiry.
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Washington
Marshall
Truman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
George
Windfall in Business Tax Promises Budget Balance
Washington November 11 A tax windfall from booming business may lift fiscal year receipts above the 41.7 billion budget estimate by about two billion dollars. Analysts cite May to June revenue flow and current year collections July 1 to October 31 totaling over 12.19 billion, with individual income taxes withheld reaching about 3.82 billion.
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Washington
Europe
Meen
Marshall
Eut
Dictatorship Near Says Churchill In Britain
Winston Churchill declared that Britain was nearing dictatorship under the Labour government as he led the Conservative opposition. He defied doctors to oppose the labour bill aimed at curbing the power of the house of lords in the house of commons.
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London
Winston Churchill
Britain
House of Commons
House of Lords
North Carolina Weather Forecast and Temperature Chart
Rain today across the east with clearing in the west. Wednesday fair with little temperature change, colder tonight and Wednesday with mountain lows near freezing. Forecast through Saturday November 15 shows cooler spells, chance of light snow Friday, then cooler again Saturday. Weather table lists temperatures and rainfall across multiple cities including Raleigh 66, Charlotte 65, Wilmington 74, Charleston 64, and others.
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North Carolina
Miami
Mini-st
Mobile
el Mt.Mitchell
New Orleans
New York
Raleigh
Sen Antonio
Francisco
Spartanburg
Washington
Hughes Defends Self In Probe Of War Plane Contracts
Howard Hughes told senators he resents cross examination as he faced questions about relations with army procurement officers who steered wartime contracts. He said he needs time to present his case and may call Maj. Gen. Barney Giles as a witness. Hughes also testified that Meyers asked for a loan to cover a liberty bonds down payment on contract negotiations.
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Washington
Howard Hughes
Ferguson
R-Mich
Army
Hughes
Barney Giles
Air Force
Giles
Meyers
Aee
Liberty
Weed prices unchanged on state marts Armistice Day
RALEIGH November 11 Flue cured tobacco markets opened a new sales week with prices unchanged to lower on the eastern North Carolina belt. Prices slipped 3 to 4 dollars per 100 pounds on many grades with the poorest mandescript at 3.50. Sales were heavy and quality up modestly on the middle belt and improved on the old belt. Ahoskie and Washington markets on the eastern belt will close soon.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Washington
Child Victim Of Hit Run Autoist
Pittsburgh story of Herbert Witherow and his wife mourning 19 month old Stevie after an auto incident. Police reported the child’s body found yesterday in a gutter outside their home and brought inside to answer coroners questions. A gouge marks the curb near the scene as the investigation continues. Renee, the three year old, provided information to authorities.
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Pittsburgh
Herbert Witherow
Stevie
Renee
Witherow
Reuther Slated For Re-Election
The United Auto Workers CIO prepares to reelect Walter Reuther as president at the Atlantic City convention. Reuther, 40, enjoys backing from CIO President Philip Murray and efforts to file non Communist affidavits under Taft Hartley. George Addes concedes, while Emil Mazey of Detroit seeks the secretary treasurer post in a high stakes vote among about 7,500 votes cast by 2,000 delegates.
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Atlantic City
N. J
United Auto Workers, Cio
Walter Reuther
Reuther
CIO
Philip Murray
George Addes
Cleveland
John de Vito
UAW
Emil Mazey
Detroit
Weuther
Addes
Resistance Emerges Against Siam Regent Regime
In Bangkok on November 11, the Siamese military commanded by Field Marshal Pibul Songgram announced armed resistance had begun against the new regime formed after a rapid coup. Lt General Phin Chunhawan said opposition forces called themselves the Siamese peoples resistance forces and linked to a free Thai movement. No fighting was reported in Bangkok or near key army stations and Phin claimed the rebellion could be crushed easily.
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Bangkok
Siam
Pibul Songgram
Phin Chunhawan
Siamese Peoples’ Resistance
Phin
Pethburi
Prachuab
Rajburi
Three Dead As Ship Piles Up Off Yarmouth Harbor
A Boston 89 ton dragger Rain bow ran aground near Yarmouth harbor Sunday night. Three fishermen were dead and at least two more missing. A boat recovered three bodies from the water while two crew members reached shore as the vessel broke up.
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Yarmouth
N. S
Boston
Yarmouth Harbor
Palestine Partition Plan Nears UN Vote
The United States and Russia agreed on enforcing partition of Palestine which advances the plan to create independent Jewish and Arab states. Dr Herbert V Evatt predicted a UN ballot within three days amid doubts and British attitude remains a key unknown factor. Jews accept partition while Arabs threaten force. Britain as mandatory power may enforce interim governance.
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Britain
Palestine
London
Holy Land
Hollywood figures seek House hearing on contempt citations
Ten Hollywood figures facing contempt probes petitioned for a full House hearing. Attorneys for the group argued Speaker Martin should decide the matter, accusing the committee and the speaker of avoiding action. Citations were sent to Martin but recalled on a procedural technicality after a lack of a committee majority meeting.
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Washington
Hollywood
Capitol
Martin
R-Mass
Martin Popper
National Lawyers Guild
House un-American Activities Committee
Ace
Communist Party
House
Popper
Negro Held In Stokes On Assault Charge
Henry Davis a 27 year old Negro was held in an undisclosed jail on an alleged attempted criminal assault of a seven year old Pine Hall girl in Stokes county. Deputies say Davis joined a hunting posse and was seen near the woods when the girl was attacked. She identified him and he reportedly confessed.
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Danbury
Henry Davis
Pine Hall
Stokes County
Henry Dunlap
Guy Eggleston
Walnut Cove
Davis
Deputies Fail To Agree On German Treaty Committees
London November 11 The four power foreign ministers deputies end their fourth meeting still divided on committee and subcommittee memberships for drafting the German peace treaty. After over two hours they agree only to start considering the agenda for the November 25 council of four foreign ministers meeting.
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London
Council of Four
Royall Calls For Universal Training To Strengthen Defense
Secretary of the Army Royall urged universal military training as essential to national defense. He warned against complacency and said preparedness requires larger forces and advanced weapons, noting the world’s interconnectedness and the need for a worldwide defense posture.
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Philadelphia
Royall
United States
Independence Hall
America
Yesteryear
Filipinos Vote in First General Election Since Independence
Manila crowds join nationwide polling in a festive mood as the Philippines conducts its first general election since independence was achieved seven months ago. Voters flock to stations across cities and towns in a historic democratic exercise.
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Manila
Fiesta
Philippines
Russian atom test claim stirs Cold War speculation
L Intransigeant dispatch from Prague says Russian scientists exploded a 12 pound atom bomb at Atomgrad in Siberia on June 15 near the Amur river. Witnesses include 280 officials and top Soviet military leaders. The report links Kapitza’s replacement by Vavilov and cites Molotov remarks denying monopoly on the bomb.
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Paris
Prague
Siberia
John Griggs
Atomgrad
Amur
Irkutch
Mansion For Royal Couple
Buckingham Palace announced Clarence House will be the official town home of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip after their marriage on November 20. The couple will move there after a honeymoon at Broadlands in Hampshire and Kirkhall near Balmoral, likely soon after Christmas.
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Buckingham Palace
Clarence House
St. James’ Palace
Elizabeth
St. Philip Mountbatten
Palace
Broadlands
Hampshire
Louis Mountbatten
Kirkhall
Balmoral
Armistice Observed Across America In World War I Remembrance
President Truman led Armistice Day ceremonies paying tribute to war dead at Arlington National Cemetery. Officials from the Navy and Legion spoke on peace through preparedness as detachment ceremonies took place nationwide.
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Truman
United States
Arlington National Cemetery
Army
American Legion
Secretary of the Navy
John L. Sullivan
James F. O'Neil
Lee W. Hutton
Excelsion
Minn
The
Legion Auxiliary
Kenneth C. Royall
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Robert L. Eichelberger
Japan
Cincinnati
Chester W. Nimitz
Paris
Europe
Marshall Urges German Economic Rebuild to Help Europe
Secretary of State Marshall testified that Germany must be restored economically so its people can support themselves and aid Europe. He warned propaganda may claim Europe threats to France and Italy, but he expects the United States long range recovery program to overcome misrepresentations.
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Washington
Marshall
Germany
Europe
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
France
Italy
United States
Truman to direct special session on Europe aid and inflation
Senator George urges against broad allocations for Europe arguing against a managed economy at home. He maintains the long range plan may cost 16 to 20 billion dollars over four years with export controls but rejects wider authority.
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Porter
Truman
Congress
Europe
George
Georgia
OPA
Marshall
Small Craft Warned In Florida Advisory
Southeast to south winds of 25 to 35 miles an hour prompted small craft warnings along the Florida Peninsula at 6 am. Triangular warning flags were ordered from Jacksonville to the Florida Straits and up to St Marks. Tonight winds shift to northerly. northern areas see 25 to 30 mph this afternoon as a low pressure system in Alabama boosts breezes.
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Miami
Fla
Florida Peninsula
Weather Bureau
Jacksonville
Florida Straits
St. Marks
Alabama
Wage Increases In Dixie Reach $19 Million Annually
Charlotte, Nov. 11 CIO textile workers union Southern director P R R Lawrence said a nine per cent wage rise adds 19 million dollars a year for 125000 southern mills workers. He predicted coverage could reach 550000 workers with 110 million more payrolls. Minimum wage rises to 87 cents with average hourly earnings up to 111 cents.
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Charlotte
R. R. Lawrence
CIO Textile Workers Union
Lawrence
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Reds
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Sergei Vavilov
Nuclear Research Organization
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U. S
Brian McMahan
D-Conn
Senate - House Atomic Energy Commission
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