Mixed New York Stocks Rally Steels Lead Despite Wobble
Stocks in New York showed a mixed day with steels rallying after an early dip while oils and rubbers rose and rail shares fell. Gains included U S Steel Bethlehem Steel General Motors Pacific Petroleum Amerada Petroleum and General Electric with declines in Studebaker United Aircraft Admiral Union Carbide and Illinois Central as overall volume hovered near 1.34 million shares.
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Im — Steel
New York
Iron Age
Bethlehem Steel
Republic 1
General Motors
Pacific Estern Oil
Amerada Petroleum
General Electric
Studebaker
United Ircraft
Admiral Corp. Union Carbide
American Tobacco
Diinois Central
Ral Corporation
Sss
Steveccccecce Fou
Aileshany Corporation
Jed Chemical & Oversovces Talis Chalmers Mig
Merican Can
American Tel & Tel
Conda
Boeing Airplane
Borden Company
Sesesgeees
Borg Warner
Budd Company
Burlington Mills
Burroughs
Calumet & Hecla Eee
Kanada Dry
Columbia Gas & Elec
Commercial Credit
Consolidated Edison
Consolidated Vultee
Continental Can
Tinental Motor
Tinental Oil
Curtis Wright
Rtis Wright A
Lawareck & West Eter
Glas Aircraft
Dupont de Nemour
M Airleereeeetee
Erson R
Udson Motor
Cessesseee
Nois Central
T Tel
Tt Copper
Wer Company
Owen Ford
Ett & Myers
Cecsencesees
Rilard & Company
Isville & Nashville
Agnavox Radio
Issouri
Kansas
Texas
Otorola Radio
Cerseesees
Seesesess
Ational Biscuit
Ational Cash Register
Ational
Ational Distillers
Blic
N.J
D. P. Ce
Etree
Sptewart Warner
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Studebaker Corp
Eewnene
Elec Prod
United States Steel
Truman White Espionage Report Sparks Senate Hearing
Congressional debate centers on FBI reports linking Harry Dexter White to espionage. Caudle, Vaughan, Byrnes, and Velde face subpoenas as the Un American Activities Committee weighs next steps and possible postponements amid political pressure.
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Truman
FBI
White
Senate
Caudle
Tom Clark
Supreme Court
Brownell
Vaughan
Studds Chinobel
White House
Robert Morris
Subcommittee
Harry S. Truman
Gov. Byrnes
South Carolina
Un-American Activities Committee
Harry Dexter White
Egov. Byrnes
Velde
GOP
Rep
D. Bailey Merrill
Walter
Pennsylvania
Republican National Committee
GOP Committee
House
Congress
James F. Byrnes
Jenner
R-Ind
Internal Security Subcommittee
Byrnes
Washington
Columbia
S. C
State Department
J. Edgar Hoover
Monetary Post
Alexandria
House Committee
English Resorts Plagued by Black Flies
English seaside resorts appeal for government aid against a mass invasion of black flies hitchhiking from North America. Millions swarm beaches despite flame throwers and helicopter spray, threatening tourism unless eradicated before next spring.
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London
Atlantic
North America
Atteks
Soldier Freed From Charges After $1000 Payment
Kenneth H. Hedgecock a 22 year old soldier paid Frances Forrest $1000 to end a suit over non support and seduction. Judge Archie Myatt released him from future responsibility in the case upon payment. Hedgecock had returned from Germany to face the charges.
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Kenneth H. Hedgecock
Alles
Frances Forrest
Hedgecock
Germany
Archie Myatt
Insurance bureau plans liability rate cuts in North Carolina
The National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters proposes general liability rate reductions, saving Norlina Sa about 100 dollars yearly. A public hearing is set for December 9 in Raleigh, announced by Acting Insurance Commissioner Charles A. Hostetler. Bodily injury rates for manufacturers and contractors would fall 23.1 percent, while rates for owners, landlords and tenants drop 11.4 percent.
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Raleigh
National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters
Norlina Sa
Insurance
Charles A. Hostetler
Jurors Seated for Noah Dockery Murder Trial
A second venire of 125 Cherokee County citizens was ordered after the first list exhausted with only six jurors. Thad D. Bryson Jr. supported moving forward with evidence as Dockery faces a death sentence from a prior trial. The State Supreme Court ordered a new trial due to improper remarks by a special prosecutor.
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Murphy
Noah Dockery
Cherokee County
Foma District Scitor
Thad D. Bryson Jr
Bryson City
Dockery
State Supreme Court
Special venire called to seat Pamlico bribery case jurors
A special venire from Lenoir County was summoned in the Pamlico County Recorder's Court bribery case against Judge T. B. Woodard. After 125 venire were exhausted, Judge J. Paul Frizzelie asked for a new venire, citing difficulty forming an impartial jury in Pamlico. Many potential jurors had formed opinions.
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Bayboro
Lenoir County
Pamlico County
Recorder's Court
T. B. Woodard
Superior Court
J. Paul Frizzelie
UNC Dean Carroll to join Ford Foundation as associate director
Dean Thom as H. Carroll of the UNC School of Business Administration will join the Ford Foundation as an associate director. Chancellor Robert B. House announced Carroll’s resignation will take effect in June as he leads planning and operations in economic development and administration.
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Chapel Hill
Thomas H. Carroll
University of North Carolina School of Business Administration
Ford Foundation
Robert B. House
Carroll
Foundation
House
Raleigh hears on Allstate auto insurance rate plan
A public hearing is set for December 8 in Raleigh on Allstate’s proposal to change auto liability rates. The plan would use 14 driver classes, with rate reductions for five classes and a 7 class system already in effect since October 19. Classification break at 7500 miles, with 2B and 2C 25 year olds facing higher rates due to accident risk.
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Raleigh
Sears Roebuck
Allstate
Charles A. Hostetler
North Carolina Automobile Rate Administrative Office
Correction in Contest Narrows Football Pick slate
The Enterprise trims the week’s Pick-The-Winners list to 27 games after removing Northwestern versus Wisconsin and Yale versus Princeton, which were counted in ad 13 by mistake and will not count this week.
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Enterprise
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Yale
Princeton
Israel faces blame amid Arab tensions at UN session
At the United Nations Israel signals it will accept accountability for recent Palestine violence but cites Arab military and economic pressure. Abba Eban plans a broad review of Arab Jewish relations, including Arab boycotts and the Jordan River diversion project. The Kibya strike on Oct 14 is described as a border clash by village militia, not regular army, with 53 Arabs reported killed.
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United Nations
N.Y
Israel
Palestine
Abba Eban
U. N. Security Council
Therseli
Eban
Jordan
Syria
Unity Council
Orgene
U. N
Kibya
Monlday
Libya
Two Killed During Iranian Demonstration
In Tehran police fired on thousands of Mossadegh supporters marching in the streets. By noon at least 20 demonstrators were arrested as guards patrolled the bazaar and surrounding areas amid clashes and a broad strike call by Communists and Mossadegh loyalists.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
Pastor Urges Renewed Appreciation of America Themes
The Rev. H. G. Allen of Main Street Methodist, new pastor, told the Sertoma Club on Armistice Day that America needs a new sense of appreciation. He urged reading American history, teaching the Four Freedoms, safeguarding our values, and gratitude for blessings, amid calls to honor the flag. Rev. Charles C. Cress of the Seventh Day Adventist Church attended as a visitor.
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America
H. G. Allen
Sertoma Club
Main St
Russia
Charles C. Cress
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Forest Fire Deliberately Set Threatens Cherokee Area
Bulldozers and 125 men battle a forest fire on Tuni Creek in Nantahala National Forest. J Morriss reports the blaze, set in at least 15 places, could halt if it reaches Fires Creek Refuge. 27 million board feet cut this year leave dry debris. Other fires in Polk and Swain counties were limited. rain is not forecast soon. Check-in hunts in Pisgah will be postponed until rain.
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Asheville
Tuni Creek
Nantahala National Forest
J. Morriss
North Carolina National Forests
Andrews
Cherokee
Swannon
Tuni Gap
Tusuitee Bald
Allee Ridge
Fires Creek
Morriss
State Forest Service
Polk County
Columbus
Conley Creek
Swain
Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah Game Preserve
Sherwood Forest
Vestris Sinks Twenty Five Years Ago Today
Survivors recall the Vestris disaster as heavy seas and a list crippled the ship. Capt. Carey ordered lifebelts on and went down with the vessel as officers faced fault findings but were cleared. Rescuers found eight boats and debris strewn across shark-infested waters.
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Vestris
Carey
Atlantic
Stokehold
O' Loughlin
Board of Trade
Wyoming
Alfred Duncan
Liverpool
England
Duncan
Lamport
Holt
Rae Burn
Grange Floor Debate Shapes Up Today
National Grange committees debate soil conservation resolutions as they consider Benson order to close seven regional offices. Support splits by region reflect flood control and drought concerns. About 700 to 800 engineers moved to state offices. 10,000 Grange members expected to achieve the seventh degree.
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Burlington, Vt
National Grange Convention
Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
National Welfare Committee
Pacific Northwest
Federal Soil Conservation
Grange
Weather outlook with cold night and mild tomorrow
Tonight's low drops to 30 degrees while tomorrow's high reaches 64. Today’s high was 66 and last night’s low 30. Sunset is 5 15 p m and sunrise tomorrow 6 54 a m.
Weather Bureau records of 24 hour temps in Charlotte
Official Weather Bureau records show the 24 hour period ending at 7 30 a m in Charlotte with low temperatures and rainfall amounts. Data tracks the citys temperature range and precipitation for the stated 24 hour window.
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Charlotte
Official Weather Bureau
Magsaysay Leads Guerrillas to Presidency in Philippines
The article profiles Ramon Magsaysay, who led guerrilla bands in the Philippines during World War II, built a reputation for ruthless anti corruption campaigns in the army, then rose to lead the nation. It notes his alliance shifts, U.S. ties, and background from Iba Zamales, including early life and wartime service.
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United States
Quirino
Liberal Party
Sen
Jose P. Laurel
Philippines
Ami Claro M. Recto
Laurel
Magsaysay
Nacionalista Party
Carlo P. Romulo
Washington
U. N
Magsay
University of the Philippines
Zambales
Lauzon
Huks
U. S. Army
Congress
Weather Shows Little Change Across Nation
The pattern held steady with a cool November day forecast for most areas. Wet pockets appeared along the Pacific Coast with fog in parts of Nebraska and Kansas and rain mixed with snow in central Pennsylvania. Temperatures ranged from 30s in New England to 40s and 50s in Gulf and West Coast regions, with plains and Great Lakes dipping to 20s and 30s.
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Associated Press
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Nebraska
Kansas
Pennsylvania
New England
Gulf States
West Coast
Plains States
Great Lakes Regions
Illinois
Wisconsin
Baby Caption Contest Offers 1954 Bel Air and 3800 Gifts
Readers are invited to submit a caption for the baby in the Jones frankfurters promotion. Prizes include a 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air, an RCA 21 inch TV, a movie camera and projector, a 3 speed record player, a Remington typewriter, Elgin watches, luggage and more. Entry blanks are in each package.
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Remington
Elgin
Parker
Ronson
Jones
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