Soviet Bloc Blames West for Berlin Crisis Deadlock
Eastern diplomatic sources say the United States Britain and France aim to wreck a Berlin settlement to push a new North Atlantic pact and rearm Western Europe. They accuse Washington of repudiating Moscow's 1930 accord and reject Evatt Lie calls for immediate talks as the Berlin standoff deepens.
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Tar Heels To Celebrate In Many Ways
North Carolinians marked Thanksgiving with varied observances from quiet church services to football games and hunting opening days. Governor and Mrs. Cherry attended services and hosted a large turkey dinner while schools resumed after a polio related delayed opening.
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Dewey Returns to New York Denies 1950 Run
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey arrived in New York from an Arizona vacation and said he does not plan to seek re election. He told reporters he would announce any change if he decides to run again in 1950.
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Murray Forces Continue Fight on CIO Left Wing
The CIO leadership seeks near unlimited power to organize workers in fields where existing unions failed. A near passage of the political action resolution would empower the executive board to push left wing leaders aside and back President Murray's strategy. The convention showed momentum with a 572 to 49 vote backing the measure as it prepares for a long Thanksgiving session.
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Polio Epidemic May Be Second Worst on Record
Public Health Service reports 1948 polio cases total 25 692 as the year lags behind 1946 but rivals 1916. California leads with 4 869 victims. North Carolina Texas New York Minnesota Iowa and others exceed 1 000 cases. Week ending last Saturday adds 651 new cases.
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Few Leaf Marts Scheduled To Resume Sales
RALEIGH November 25 All true cured tobacco markets were closed on Thanksgiving and will not resume until Monday Old belt prices were fairly steady with gains and losses about equal Nine of the 19 old belt markets will reopen next week On the middle belt only Durham will reopen Monday Eastern belt markets Rocky Mount and Wilson ended their seasons yesterday
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France Cautious on Ruhr Plan After Marshall Clash
In Washington on November 25 French authorities renewed objections to American British plans for Ruhr control while Secretary of State Marshall defends the move as necessary to boost western German and European production. Paris insists France must have a bigger voice, warning the plan could revive a German war machine. Marshall invites French supervision of Ruhr coal and steel but delays safeguards until a German peace treaty is written.
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Slaying on country road investigated by Georgia police
Sheriff R. E. Gray said mob violence is unlikely in the shooting of 42 year old Robert Mallard on a lonely Lyons area road. Mallard and family were ambushed by men hidden behind bushes. witnesses could not identify assailants. Coroner’s bullet extracted. no weapon found. Investigations include the Bureau of Investigation and State Patrol with expected arrests.
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Officials Reassess U S Help To China Amid War Strain
U S officials show wariness over expanding aid to Chiang Kai-shek’s regime. Secretary Marshall cites three hurdles including Congress and risk of widening commitments. Chiang seeks immediate stronger backing and potential American supervision led by a high ranking figure, with Douglas MacArthur as a possibility. Chairman Eaton questions immediate effectiveness of any further aid.
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Carolinas Checker Players Meet in 4th District Contest
Asheville hosts the annual fourth district American Checker Federation event bringing North and South Carolina players together. The session aims to crown champions in A and B divisions with past titleholders Hallman of Spartanburg and Greshman of Piedmont noted among winners.
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Thanksgiving Day Sees U S Sharing Bounty With Others
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with a sense of national unity and aid to world neighbors through the Marshall Plan. President Truman plans a quiet day with turkey at Blair House after receiving a 33 pound Oregon Master Tom from the Salem Exchange Club. WW urban parades, travel rushes, and festive events mark the holiday across the United States.
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Truth Serum Defendant Is Given Freedom
MARTINE X Calif Nov 25 An air force sergeant Kenneth Long 26 acquitted after 16 hour jury deliberation on murder charge linked to a jealous rage. His sodium pentothal testimony introduced in trial marked an unprecedented move. The defense said Peck 21 stabbed Mrs Long 22 who was married. Peck’s alibi was supported by witnesses. District Attorney Collins said no action will be taken against Peck.
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Moral Debate on War Crimes Executions Spreads
DEWITT MACKENZIE reports General MacArthur’s call for prayer on Tojo’s death sentences and a symbolic plea for peace. A Texas veteran, Lesta Shackelford, counters the moral debate, arguing executions affect global morale and urging U N action to end capital punishment.
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UN urged to remove foreign troops from Palestine
Paris reports Russia submitting a formal resolution to the United Nations urging withdrawal of all foreign military forces from the Holy Land. The move targets Arab armies active in Palestine and may reference UN truce observers among international forces. Dr. Ralph Bunche notes over 500 foreign observers serving on UN truce teams in Palestine and nearby states.
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AFL dock workers near end as pilots strike settled
A nationwide walkout by 65 000 AFL dock workers nears conclusion as a 10 month National Airlines pilots strike is settled. The ILU will submit the agreement to 37 locals for ratification on Saturday while 250 vessels remain strikebound and Queen Elizabeth heads to New York after a week tied up.
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France to Get Direct Voice In Germany Coal and Steel
The United States and Britain agreed to invite France to join the German coal and steel control groups. Representation to be discussed in Paris, ending delays tied to fusion of occupation zones and marking a step toward greater French influence in Western European integration.
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18 Month Old Girl Fatally Struck by Auto
Edna Harris, 18 months old, died when a rural mail carrier Harv y James Tarboro backed the vehicle as the father spoke to the driver. Coroner Griffin H. Cline ruled the death accidental in Greenville on November 25.
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