Duke Names Dr Edens As President At Duke University
Duke University trustees chose Arthur Hollis Edens as the next president to take full duties after Feb 1. Edens, 47, is associate director of the General Education Board in New York and has led Emory University programs, later serving as chancellor of the Georgia university system. Robert L Flowers becomes chancellor. William Wannamaker elected vice chancellor. Founder's Day will mark Edens' first public appearance.
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Suchow Victory Eases Tension In Nanking
In Nanking on November 19, officials hailed a complete Suchow victory. Chiang Kai-shek’s government claimed the battle closed, boosting morale while Communist forces may regroup for a new push toward Nanking. Weather aided government air strikes, with enemy casualty estimates around 130,000 versus 40,000 for the Suchow defenders. American evacuation plans proceed with ships from Shanghai and Yokohama delays due to weather. U.S. planes begin evacuations from Hankow.
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State Loses On Butner Deals In Five Figures
North Carolina auditors probe five figure losses from surplus property schemes at Camp Butner hospital. Three temporary state workers allegedly diverted assets, with one former Chapel Hill resident netting about 15000 and two others averaging around 1100 from abandoned army buildings and equipment. Case headed to Durham Superior Court in February after grand jury discussions.
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Snowstorm Hits the Midwest with Snow and Wind
A winter storm blasted the West and Midwest with snow up to six inches and winds to 70 mph. Travel dire, buses disrupted, lines down, and some schools closed as the storm moved northeast from Colorado into Kansas and Nebraska.
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State Moves Against Dairy Firm Over Off-Site Milk Containers
The State Board of Agriculture plans legal action to stop 10 ounce milk containers from Coble Dairy Products Inc headed by George Coble of Lexington. Attorney General Harry McMullan will file a suit alleging violation of container size regulations, requested by Agriculture Commissioner D S Coltrane.
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Soviet Deputy Charges West Aggression At UN Session
At the United Nations in Paris on November 19 Andrei Vishinsky accused the United States and Britain of a mad armaments race and warned of a Western European system against the Soviet Union. He spoke after John Foster Dulles rejected the Soviet one third arms cut plan. The assembly backed the majority arms study proposal and rejected the Russian counter plan.
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Communists Fire On Police At UNESCO Meeting in Beirut
In Beirut on November 19 Communists fired on police outside the UNESCO meeting. Ten demonstrators were arrested amid a 30 to 40 strong group. UNESCO continued its session as US official George Allen condemned totalitarianism and defended democracy.
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McGrath Pledges Forceful Push on Civil Rights Bill
Democratic Chairman J Howard McGrath said election returns bolster a drive to pass civil rights laws through Congress and indicated support for changing Senate debate rules to curb filibusters. He warned against punishing Southern critics and favored linking Taft Hartley repeal with substitutes allowing government power to curb paralyzing strikes.
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Angier Considers Ban on Sex Films After Theater Riot
Angier on November 18 reports a near riot at a theater over a sex education film. Firemen used a hose after crowd blocked exits, several spectators attacked officers, and five state patrolmen aided local police to restore order. Dr. Wilson forecast a town ordinance banning such films.
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Truman Victory Narrowly Decided by 35 300 Votes
report explains how Truman won by 35 300 votes and kept the House from choosing the president, detailing hypothetical shifts in Ohio Illinois California Indiana Michigan New York that could have changed the outcome. It notes Truman’s total margin exceeded 2 100 000 votes.
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Flag Pole Collapse Kills Schoolboy at Aulander
Aulander November 19 a 12 year old boy was killed and another boy injured when a metal flag pole toppled during a benefit program at the Aulander school. Robert Hurdle died at Roanoke Chowan Hospital and C G Meeks suffered a broken arm as a section of the pole struck him.
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Ruhr Control Split Frays Allies On Ruhr Question
DEWITT MACKENZIE notes ultimate control of the Ruhr is a stubborn wartime issue among America Britain and France. France demands international operation while Germany’s return to control is tied to wartime indemnities and the Marshall plan. De Gaulle warns the decision is gravely decisive as Britain and America weigh rearming Germany against Russia.
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Duplin Negro Executed In Gas Chamber
James Pete West a 20 year old Duplin county resident was executed in North Carolina by cyanide gas for the robbery murder of Walter J. Johnson. West refused visitors since April and sang with inmates as he walked to death. He was pronounced dead at 9 16 a m after the gas was released following a 9 59 a m activation. This marked the state’s first execution since June of last year.
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Pete) West
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Israel Emphasizes Negev Pullback Scope Under UN Terms
Israeli cabinet says only troops deployed after Oct 14 will withdraw from the Negev as UN order specifies. Bunche signals optimism for direct talks and armistice negotiations between Israel and Arab states. Israel notes pre Oct 14 forces stay to safeguard security and inhabitants.
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Vote recount in Ohio may be ordered
Columbus Ohio November 19 4 Numerous tabulation errors in the November 2 election in Ohio including one counting Dewey 10518 votes fewer than official in a county may trigger a state wide recount by the legislature A legal authority advised the governor the legislature holds power to appoint a recount commission The last unofficial tally was November 6 and errors reported across the state could prompt a special session for a full recount Truman Dewey and Wallace vote totals and the potential impact on the electoral outcome are noted.
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