Eisenhower Defends Truman and White Case Remarks
President Eisenhower urged that former President Truman would not knowingly harm the United States and would not have subpoenaed Harry Dexter White. He spoke 18 minutes at a news conference amid Brownell’s charges that White, a Treasury official, was a Russian spy and that Truman may have known of FBI reports.
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Newsmen Welcomed At Polls In The Philippines
Manila American reporters covering the Philippine presidential election found broad welcome and access. In Cavite’s Bacoor after a deadly election day shooting, eyewitnesses spoke openly and guards allowed entry. Voters credited American presence with reducing fear and discouraging terror.
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Bacoor
Cavite
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Philippines Election Magsaysay Takes Commanding Lead
In Manila Ramon Magsaysay led Elpidio Quirino by a wide margin after early returns showing about 982,077 votes for Magsaysay and 341,007 for Quirino, with an estimated 4.76 million votes cast nationwide. Magsaysay, 46, said it was too early to declare victory but indicated plans to form a cabinet after about three weeks.
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Elpidio Quirino
Philippines
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Quirino
United States
Liberal Party
Carlos P. Garcia
Jose P. ‘Yule
Quezon City
House
Moemie Perez
Liberal
Perez
California
GOP
Unsteady Korean Truce Remains In Place On Armistice Day
Washington marks Armistice Day amid a fragile Korea truce. President Eisenhower visits the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington to honor World War I dead. American Legion Commander Arthur Connell cautions that peace remains elusive and vows an America united in pursuit of lasting peace.
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United States
Korea
Eisenhower
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert T. Stevens
Hunting Ban Extends Across 29 North Carolina Counties
Gov Umstead orders closure of 29 western counties to hunting and trapping due to forest fire danger. Fishing allowed only by boat with no land camps. camp fires and debris burning forbidden within 500 feet of woodlands. Proclamation effective today at 4 30 p m continuing until danger ends. violations are misdemeanors.
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Umstead
Ben Douglas
State Department of Conservation and Development
Clyde Patton
Wildlife Resources Commission
Georgia
North Carolina
Armistice Day Observed Across North Carolina
Armistice Day marked as a partial holiday in North Carolina with state offices and federal departments closing while banks and many businesses stayed open. Gov. Umstead relaxed at the executive mansion. a Asheville parade and a memorial service honored veterans as Lt. Gen. Eichelberger awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Sgt. Emmitt L. Randolph of Yancey County for Korea War gallantry.
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State Highway Patrol
Asheville
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Yancey County
Red Threat Faces Big Three Meet
U S officials brace for the Bermuda conference as a response to Soviet pressure and Western defense needs. Churchill Eisenhower and Laniel are expected to press for rapid EDC action while the United States maintains that concrete defense progress is essential before new funding.
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Arguments Stated On Rate Increase Hearings In North Carolina
The North Carolina Supreme Court was set to hear appeal arguments on a 1.65 million dollar rate increase for Southern Bell Telephone Co. The dispute centers on how to value the company's property for fair return. Judge Bobbitt's ruling favored replacement cost, while the Utilities Commission used investment cost, affecting potential adjustments to the rate increase.
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Thomas Marsh Believed Killed In Kentucky
In Paducah Kentucky state police identify a wreck victim as Billy Starr 45 of Mexico Missouri with markings matching those of Thomas John Marsh linked to the Greenlease kidnapping case. Starr’s fingerprints have been sent to the FBI to verify identity.
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Byrnes declines HUAC summons in South Carolina capital
Gov. James F. Byrnes refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee in Columbia. He offered to answer questions by telegram or appear later, saying he cannot leave the state to testify in Washington, while expressing respect for the committee. The dispute follows accusations about Harry Dexter White and warnings to Truman administration figures in 1946.
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Eisenhower Praises GOP California Victory and Hoyt
President Eisenhower voiced pleasure over Republican Glenard Lipscomb’s win in California's 24th District after nearby Democratic gains in New Jersey and New York. He also touched on the White case, Bermuda conference plans, a Canada visit, Navy desegregation progress, the Philippines vote, and Armistice Day remarks.
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Mossadegh Faces Battle Over Iranian Court Jurisdiction
Former premier Mossadegh, 73, defies an army tribunal claiming civilian trials only by Majlis decree. He argues the plenary dictatorship powers revoke any military court jurisdiction and seeks recognition of his status as prime minister by parliament.
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Iran
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Majlis
House of Parliament
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Col. Jalilee
Supreme Court
Supreme Court. “Even Before That,’’ Bozorgmehr
Yugoslavia Urges Compromise Over Trieste Dispute
Belgrade and Ljubljana officials led by Vice Presidents Kardelj and Pijade urged a peaceful compromise on Trieste. They warned against tying talks to Italian occupation of Zone A while noting Western plans to transfer Zone A to Italy. UK and US delays keep Zone B in Yugoslav hands and fuel domestic tensions.
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Moshe Pijade
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Clare Boothe Luce
Giuseppe Pella
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Water Group Elects Officers At North Carolina Convention
J. M. Jarrett of Raleigh was elected chairman of the joint board of the North Carolina section of the American Water Works Assn and the North Carolina Sewerage and Industrial Waste Assn at the convention's closing session. E Hubbard of Raleigh was secretary-treasurer and Stanford B. Harris of Winston-Salem became vice-chairman. Harry J. Seibert of Charlotte and W. J. Stevenson of Gastonia joined the NOSIWA certification board. Wilson Setzer of Gastonia also named.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
American Water Works Assn
Gastonia
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