Aviation firm payrolls tied to Meyers questioned in hearings
Readnover testified that 15 000 yearly salary from Aviation Electric went to Maj Gen Bennett F Meyers during war years and that 7 000 cash was delivered in a envelope. He said 15 000 salary was charged to banks and most funds went to Meyers. Readnover also received 1 000 from Meyers.
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Marshall toughens stance on Russia before London talks
Secretary of State Marshall charges Soviet officials and their allies lie brazenly as he departs for a crucial meeting with Molotov. He seeks a European peace framework at the London foreign ministers conference and favors a central authority in a reconstituted German state as a step toward a formal treaty. He accuses Soviet and communist campaigns of vilification and distortion against the United States.
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North Carolina outlook with cool, cloudy days ahead
Weather bulletin notes continued cool conditions across North Carolina. Intermittent heavy rain is possible today and tonight in eastern regions, with a similar pattern persisting into Thursday. Temperature readings from multiple cities show autumn patterns as reported by the official weather bureau.
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North Carolina
Seeing Pencil Could Help Blind Readers
University of Michigan psychologist suggests an electronic reading pencil may one day aid blind readers beyond Braille. The device uses a photo electric cell to read light impulses from printed text and converts them into sound for a hearing device.
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University of Michigan
W. W. Morris
Food Shortage Seen for U S in 10 Years
Rep Arnold of Missouri on a tour with the House Agriculture Committee warned that the United States may face a food shortage within ten years unless soil conservation improves and distribution systems are better managed. He cited soil fertility loss from war overproduction and suggested government help plus farmer investment, with planes as a solution to move perishables to shortage areas.
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United States
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Two Navy Pilots Die In Plane Collision Near Block Island
Block Island Rhode Island November 19 The collision of two navy planes during maneuvers near here yesterday cost the lives of two fliers The navy identified Lt Com Minnard F Jennings 32 of Westerly Rhode Island and Lt Com Marshall J Lyttle 26 of Saginnaw Michigan Jennings served as commander of the flight with Lyttle as his executive officer
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Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten marriage ignored by Soviet press
The Soviet press and radio gave no coverage to the upcoming marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Lt. Philip Mountbatten, leaving the event unmentioned in Moscow.
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Princess Elizabeth
Philip Mountbatten
Vishinsky in War Speech Reported by Surgeon
A Balkans mission surgeon says Andrei Vishinsky told Romanian officers that Russia aims at conquest of the world. Dr. Richard Shackelford recalls Vishinsky speaking at a dinner a year earlier, saying Romania would go shoulder to shoulder with Russia and urging King Mihai to join. The witness did not confirm note taking.
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Princess Elizabeth Marries Philip Mountbatten Tomorrow
London reports say Philip Mountbatten may receive a dukedom as a royal wedding nears. The ceremony at Westminster Abbey, with Elizabeth’s ring in custody of the Marquess of Milford Haven, dominates today’s news amid security sweeps and last minute arrangements.
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New Times hints Soviet atomic bomb capability debated
The Soviet weekly New Times suggested that foreign observers may be mistaken in doubting the USSR's ability to produce an atomic bomb, signaling ongoing debate over its economic and scientific capacity.
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Palestine Proposals Ready For Action By UN Tonight
The 17 member Palestine committee of the United Nations Assembly is told rival partition and Arab independence plans for the Holy Land will be ready for final debate tonight. Dr Herbert Evatt plans immediate general debate and a possible Friday vote on partition with Thanksgiving aim. Night sessions may be held daily to secure a two thirds assembly vote after Arab opposition.
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Spencer Love backs higher minimum wage proposal
Greensboro November 19 J Spencer Love head of Burlington Mills urged support for a higher minimum wage law. He joined wage advocates in publicizing a letter to Representative Samuel K McConnell who leads a subcommittee weighing the proposal.
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Fear 20 Killed In Plane Crash In Salerno Mountains
A Swedish airliner carrying about 30 people crashed in the Salerno mountains. Reports from Ravello said at least 20 were killed and 10 injured, with 21 Swedes aboard returning from Addis Ababa. Col Ingvar Berg was not on board.
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Tobacco Men Plan Session
Tobacco state legislators and industry representatives will meet in Washington for a two day session to work out a program aimed at increasing exports. Secretary Anderson of the Agriculture department said that next year's quota reductions would be between 25 and 30 percent. Both barley and flue cured markets will be represented.
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Crash on Monte Scala Sighting Strands Details
Carabinieri at Salerno reported a party dispatched to a crash scene believed to be on Mount Scala, a 3248-foot peak, as details remain unclear from the mutilated report.
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No Proposals On Rationing Excluded By Taft
Senator Taft said the senate house economic committee will start hearings Friday on Truman’s cost of living program but will not include rationing or price control. He added the points may be saved for the regular session and noted credit and export controls as likely to win approval.
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CIO To Discuss Truman's Message in Washington Meeting
CIO vice presidents will be called to a December 2 meeting in Washington to determine policy on the president's message to Congress. Philip Murray, CIO president, noted the Steelworkers executive board discussed the message and urged the Washington gathering.
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Once-Jilted Victoria Missed Tomorrow's Royal Wedding
HAL BOYLE recounts Victoria Alexandra Mary the aunt of Elizabeth II who proposed to Lord Kitchener at Windsor, was rebuffed by age and royal protocol, and later married the Earl of Harewood. The piece contrasts royal courting norms with a vivid anecdote from early 20th century Britain.
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