Truman Asks For Controls In Meyers Affair
Senate hearing reveals Avia tion Electric paid Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers about 28000 of his 31000 salary in 1941. Lamarre testifies Meyers funded the firm and arranged the stock, later removing his name from records. Bell Aircraft sent 1.053 million in subcontracts. Meyers linked to wartime deals and procurement post.
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Two Duke Power Linemen Electrocuted Near High Point
Two Duke Power linemen, John Everhart of Lexington Route 2 and Albert Bundy of High Point Route 2, were killed when a new pole they were setting up swung into a 13 000 volt line near Asheboro road, a mile southeast of High Point. Bundy died en route to hospital and Everhart died at the scene.
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Woman 103rd Birthday Celebrated in Brevard
Mrs. Lydia Aunt Liddie Raines of Lake Toxaway marked her 103rd birthday in Brevard as relatives and neighbors joined in the celebration. Her family includes 13 grandchildren among them Ella Raines of the Movies.
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Liddie” Raines
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Movies
Weather Outlook and Temperature Readings Across Cities
Partly cloudy today with increasing clouds and light rain in western areas spreading north. Cooler today and tonight through Tuesday, with officials noting temperatures and rainfall across cities including Charleston Raleigh High Point Wilmington and others.
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Foster
Palestine Debate Nears Head As UN Plan Clash Intensifies
The UN Palestine committee led by Herbert V. Evatt will hear two rival plans this week on partition versus a unity Arab state in the Holy Land. Arab states oppose division and question UN authority while Dr. Charles Malik denounces the U S backed proposal as only skin deep amid current geopolitical tensions.
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King of Siam In Danger Of Being Killed
A Siamese military regime spokesman said a would be assassin is en route to Lausanne to kill 19 year old King Phumiphon. The plot aimed to topple the monarchy and establish a republic, with the Nov 9 coup described as forestalling the plan. A message noted the assassin reached Europe.
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Gets In Wrong Home, Killed
In Chicago on November 17 an 80-year-old draftsman Henry F. Drane died of gunshot wounds after mistaking neighbor Wayne F. Miller's home for his own. Miller, 29, a photographer, said he fired four 22 caliber bullets after Drane broke a glass pane and entered. Drane, unconscious at the hospital, claimed intoxication and confusion, noting both brick homes with similar design sit in the same block.
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Winter Wheat Crop Helped By Showers
Beneficial showers spread across the western high plains boosting the winter wheat crop. Snow fell along the eastern Rockies with as much as seven inches in some spots. The Chicago weather bureau reported precipitation from Montana to Texas Panhandle and western states.
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Congress To Study Merchant Ship Plan
A presidential committee report urges a multi million dollar U S merchant ship program over four years. It calls for 46 high quality passenger vessels including two express liners at a total cost of 600 million dollars and also seeks tanker and dry cargo ship construction.
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French Leaders Mull New Cabinet As Unrest Grows
Paris reports former premier Paul Reynaud urged by allies to form a cabinet this week with Leon Blum's socialist backing. Ramadier likely to resign after securing 310 votes. Police surround City Hall as De Gaulle's brother aims for municipal leadership amid nationwide unrest. Coal miners strike spreads to Pas de Calais with 10 000 on strike. Beaugard camp raid nets civilians from a Russian repatriation center with 400 police and two tanks involved.
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War On Reds Objective Says Vishinsky
Andrei Vishinsky, Soviet deputy foreign minister, warned in New York that a frenzied upsurge of opinion favors war with Russia and that U S policy in Germany aims to preserve remnants of fascism to direct against the Soviet Union. He spoke at a Nations council of Soviet-American friendship dinner.
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Jewish plan outlined to coordinate national activities
The American Jewish conference spokesmen outlined yesterday a program to establish a permanent organization coordinating all Jewish activities nationwide. The initiative aims to unify efforts and streamline leadership across communities.
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American Jewish Conference
Long Range Foreign Food Relief Plan Takes Shape
Washington officials and land grant college representatives discuss a long range foreign food relief plan with soil conservation at its core. Bills proposed would place soil conservation under federal state extension services and shift technical aid and funding responsibilities to the extension service while preserving essential farmer services.
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Krupps Deny War Charges. Arraigned Before Tribunal
Krupp owner Alfred Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach and 11 former directors pleaded innocent at arraignment before a U S military tribunal on charges of waging aggressive war plundering peaceful nations and exploiting slave labor. Co defendants include Ewald Loeser Eduard Houdremont Erich Mueller and others. Death penalty possible if guilty. Arraignment lasted 30 minutes. trial set for December 8.
Ceilings For Wages, Prices Are Urged
President Truman urged Congress to restore authority for rationing and wage ceilings and to impose price ceilings on scarce goods. He outlined a ten point program to curb inflation including rent control, allocation of scarce items, and expanded export and transportation controls. He warned inflation threatens Europe’s future and the U.S. economy.
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France
Austria
Emergency and Regular Sessions of Congress Face Big Tasks
Congress returns for an emergency session to approve aid for France, Italy and Austria totaling 597 million dollars to weather this winter. The regular 1949 session will address the Marshall Plan, income tax cuts, and military training as it sets next year’s budget.
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