Millions Observe Third Postwar Thanksgiving Day
Millions of Americans marked their third postwar Thanksgiving as President Truman urged sharing the nation’s bounty with war weary lands. Churches and religious groups pressed for overseas relief, with Protestant drives and Catholic campaigns for 25 million pounds of food. Clear weather dominated national forecasts as heavy travel traffic strained railways and air carriers, with Eastern Airlines predicting record holiday lane travel and LaGuardia adding sections to flights.
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Carolina Weather Forecast for Friday Frost Chance
Weather forecast for Carolina. Fair and continued rain today tonight and Friday with near freezing temperatures and frost tonight. Calendar notes show Friday November 28 1847 with sunrise at 7 10 8 and bets at 5 07.
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North Carolinians Observe Thanksgiving Traditionally
Governor and Mrs. Cherry led about 3 500 000 Tar Heels in Thanksgiving observances as quail and rabbit seasons opened and church services were held. Tobacco markets closed for a long weekend and motor vehicle safety was urged while football fans anticipated the Wake Forest South Carolina rivalry in Charlotte.
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Curley Reinstated as Boston Mayor After Prison Release
Mayor James M. Curley, freed by presidential action from a Danbury Connecticut prison, will resume duties tomorrow. The 73 year old ex governor and congressman thanked supporters as he returned home to cheers and a National Guard band. He called himself the innocent victim of a professional confidence man and said he felt ten years younger. President Truman commuted Curley’s six to eighteen month mail fraud sentence five months after his imprisonment.
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Molotov’s protest shocks four power talks in London
Moscow reports say Foreign Minister Molotov caused consternation among peers at the big four conference by charging powers seek an imperialistic peace. Marshall and Bidault allegedly reacted nervously while Bevin joked about democracy and sovereignty. Tass notes the British and American reactionary press have, in turn, cast democracy as hazy.
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France Strikes Test New Government as Unions Rebuff Plan
In Paris Premier Robert Schuman faces a vote on his cabinet as unions reject a proposed cost of living wage rise. Twenty CGT unions reject the plan while nineteen non striking CGT unions authorize a general strike. Civil service workers vote to strike tomorrow amid ongoing labor action.
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Family Doctor Disappearing Rapidly
Two medical leaders at the Southern Medical Association meeting warn that general practitioners are vanishing from the American scene. Dr. John Bender of Winston-Salem argues specialization risks socialized medicine and autocracy, urging renewed interest in general practice to serve rural communities and the indigent patients.
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Burlington Mills appoints Love as board chairman and promotes executives
New York November 27 The Burlington Mills corporation announces J. Spencer Love as chairman of both the board and the executive committee. J C Cowan becomes president replacing Love. Other promotions include Charles F Myers Jr W Bailey Sellars and J Saunders Williamson to vice presidencies.
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College Congress Endorses Sharing Atomic Secrets
At Stanford University the western college congress approved resolutions from about 30 colleges in California and neighboring states. One proposal urged a world government under the United Nations with nations surrendering sovereignty, including handing over atomic bomb secrets to a global body. The plan envisions a UN agency to develop atomic energy for peaceful uses.
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Amazon Case Ruling to Be Made Monday
Greensboro November 27 The dispute at the Cotton mill in Thomasville heads toward a court ruling Monday on whether an injunction against picketing remains in force. The eight month strike has seen mutual accusations with conciliation efforts failing as management denies a payroll check-off and the TWUA demands exclusive bargaining authority for all Amazon employees.
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Ball Criticizes Truman Strategy on Europe Aid
Senator Ball of Minnesota assailed the Truman plan to push winter aid to Europe while Congress debates a $597 million emergency package for France Italy and Austria. Senate debate delayed a final vote with Monday eyed, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee has cut $108 million from the measure awaiting review by the Republican policy committee.
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Freezing Weather Hits Carolinas With Frost Forecast
The Carolinas report general freezing temperatures this season. Asheville hit 25 degrees in the past 24 hours, Mt Mitchell 15, Wilmington 34, Charlotte 29, Columbia 27, Greensboro 24, Raleigh 28, and Spartanburg 29 with coastal areas nearly as cold.
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Southern Farmer Editor to Speak At Welfare Meet
Aubrey Williams editor of the Southern Farmer will address the North Carolina committee of the Southern Conference for Human Welfare in Greensboro on a progressive farm program for the south. Other speakers include George Baldanzi of the Textile Workers Union and Dr. Clark Foreman of the Southern for Human Welfare. Williams has UNC ties and has appeared with Henry Wallace at southern mass meetings under S C H W auspices.
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Philip Takes Wheel of Car on Honeymoon Drive
Prince Philip drove Princess Elizabeth through snow bound Scottish highlands to Birkhall for a three week honeymoon staying privacy in Aberdeen area with a small crowd of about 40 teenagers and one station agent recognizing their arrival after an all night journey from London.
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Communists of France Praise Russia's Stand
Paris reports French communists hailed Russia’s pledge to supply 25 000 tons of wheat next month in principle in exchange for textiles dyes and other manufactured goods. placards in Paris highlighted the foreign office disclosure as they campaigned against the Marshall Plan.
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Thanksgiving Day Reflections From A 1947 Celebration
Thanksgiving captures a snapshot of family life with indulgent meals and playful chaos. HAL BOYLE recalls trimmed figures, overeating, and shared memories as relatives gather in a postwar mood, noting a Belgian grave and a lingering sense of togetherness.
Conference Showdown Emerges at Big Four Talks
In London Nov 27 a clash over Germany’s political future mounted at the big four foreign ministers meeting. Molotov accused the West of forcing an imperialist peace and blocking German recovery while seeking to use Germany as a base for military actions in Europe. Moscow argued against Western plans as tensions rose.
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Bidault May Back Potsdam Boundary At Big Four Meet
French sources say Georges Bidault will accept at the Big Four talks the Potsdam plan for Germany's eastern frontier. The Potsdam line shifts eastern Germany into Poland along the Oder Neisse, with Koenigsberg to Russia. France’s stance may conflict with Marshall and Bevin who seek delayed discussion and confirmation.
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Molotov speech deepens Soviet Western split over Germany peace
Molotov’s comments at the conference are read in America and Britain as propaganda to raise Russia as a democracy champion. Observers note sharp contrasts with western aims on Germany’s economic and political unity and whether Soviet or western forces will shape the future. Secretary Marshall says the Soviet minister’s claims of imperial designs are not believed.
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America
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George C. Marshall
Ship Officers Believed Vessel Was Off Shore
KETCHIKAN Nov 27 A survivor of the ill fated Clarks dale Victory says officers and crew believed the transport was about 25 miles off shore when it ran aground on Hippa island along the northern British Columbia coast. Seaman Carlos M. Sanabria 23 Honduras first survivor to be taken aboard the coast guard cutter Wachusett described the grounding Monday night and his injuries include a fractured right wrist severe shock exposure and multiple bruises and lacerations.
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