Deadline Daze as Lewis Delays Policy Meeting
John L. Lewis baffled the United Mine Workers policy committee by delaying a decision on a new contract. The 200 member group gathered in New York while Lewis stayed away from the opening session. Operators oppose any break that would raise labor costs as Lewis hints at 30 to 35 cents more per ton, to be absorbed from profits. Deadline referenced for action and continuation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Policy Group
Lewis
Union
Washington
Sai Lewis
George H. Love
Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Company
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers Association
Lewis Producers Association
Lilienthal Resignation Eases Pressure on Truman Aide
Washington, Nov 29. Lilienthal will resign December 31 but stay on after Congress opens. His departure removes a major storm over the atomic energy commission chairmanship. The Senate’s anti Lilienthal bloc may shift to approving a less controversial successor while other commissioners face renewed confirmation battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Lilienthal
Congress
Senate
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Ipana Toothpaste Ad Rules Issued by FTC
The FTC ordered Bristol-Myers Co to stop using claims about Ipana toothpaste including its value against pink toothpaste brush. The agency said the advertising misrepresented the therapeutic value and dentist endorsements. Bristol-Myers plans a legal challenge in New York led by president Lee H. Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bristol-Myers Co
New York
Federal Trade Commission
Bristol-Myers
The
Trade Commission
Suspicious Wife Bakes Blue Garter In Turkey Dressing
Denver readers learn a Thanksgiving gag turns into a backfire as a wife hides a blue garter in stuffing to humiliate her husband. He replies that the garter was from a burlesque trip and he kept it by accident. The couple exchange light, teasing letters in Molly Mayfield’s Rocky Mountain News column.
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Turkey
Denver
Colo
Molly Mayfield
Rocky Mountain News
Britain to Recognize Chinese Communists
London sources report Britain plans to recognize the Chinese Communist government possibly in January with cabinet approval believed to be in place. A Foreign Office spokesman indicated surprise if recognition does not occur, while other officials say the cabinet long ago approved the move to follow the UN General Assembly adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foreign Office
Britain
Peiping
United Nations General Assembly
Carolina Virginia game at UNC stadium prompts democracy critique
Observers note the annual Carolina Virginia football game blends sport with politics at the University of North Carolina. Gov. Tuck attends with Virginia officials. Battle family misses due to accident. luncheon honors William R. Kenan who funded the stadium and guest box.
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University of Northarolina
Carolina-Virginia
Richmond
William Tuck
Eled
John Battle
Virginia
Battle
Tuck
William R. Kenan
University
Neomycin First Human Trials Reported in Philadelphia
Doctors at Pennsylvania Hospital report neomycin given to two male urinary tract infection patients with complete cures after six days. Supervising Dr. Garfield G. Duncan notes the drug’s novelty and initial success, while acknowledging potential toxic risks and uncertain future applications.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Hospital
Garfield G. Duncan
Division of Medicine
Duncan
Dr. Duncan
Prices Advance On Old Belt Weed Marts
Raleigh reports flue cured tobacco prices rose on the old belt as the market noted better quality offerings than last week. The belt moved 6,874,500 pounds in sales last week at an average of 42.61 dollars per hundred pounds.
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Raleigh
Warm spell cools South after weekend storm
A heavy weekend wind and rain storm caused widespread damage across the Midwest and West while the South experienced unseasonably warm temperatures and light showers. North West Washington escaped flood danger as mild weather prevailed elsewhere with record highs in Texas and several traffic fatalities in Indiana due to fog.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pacific Northwest
South
Carolinas
Asheville
Charleston
Charlotte
Columbia
Raleigh
Greensboro
Spartanburg
Wilmington
British Columbia
Oregon
Rocky Mountains
Middle Atlantic States
Appalachians
Tennessee
New York State
Wisconsin
Texas
Mercury
San Antonio
Indiana
Hoey attacks civil rights proposals at State College
U S Senator Clyde R Hoey declares civil rights proposals destroy liberty and defends southern liberals while criticizing social regimentation He notes past civil rights bills as southern sponsored and recalls a northern Republican remark about race during a Senate speech In Raleigh Kerr Scott suggests James J Byrnes as a 1952 presidential candidate and possibleSouth Carolina governor bid faceoffs linger in Biloxi conference
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Raleigh
N. C
U. S
Clyde R. Hoey
Hoey
N. C. State College
Senate
North Carolina
FEPC
James J. Byrnes
Kerr Scott
Biloxi
Miss
Byrnes
Supreme Court
War Mobilier
South Carolina
Argument Ends In Death For Bus Passenger
In Birmingham Alabama on November 29 a streetcar confrontation over seating led to the death of Sammy Lee Williams a 34 year old Black man. Williams was shot November 20 by conductor M A Weeks. Weeks and Williams were charged with assault with intent to murder. no further warrants planned. The county grand jury will review the case next session. Two other Black men were slightly wounded by stray bullets.
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Birmingham
Ala
Sammy Lee Williams
M. A. Weeks
R. A. MacMurdo
Weeks
Williams
Macmurdo
New York to Mexico City Liner Hits Chemical Plant
A American Airlines DC-6 crashed into a chemical plant near Love Field in Dallas killing 28 of 46 aboard and injuring many others. Survivors include several crew members and hospital patients amid a chaotic recovery as flames and smoke filled the site.
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New York
Mexico City
Hits Chemical Plant
Dallas
American Airlines
Love Field
Big Plane Crashes at Airport After Hitting Building
A large plane crashed on the northwest edge of the field after departing New York and Washington. Fire crews battled flames for hours, pulling apart wreckage with grappling hooks as dawn revealed a blackened, wet ruin and bodies being recovered. One engine was feathered, warning of a possible mechanical issue. The cause remained unknown.
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New York
Washington
New Insurance Rates Outlined in North Carolina Hearing
Raleigh November hearing outlines proposed fire insurance rate changes with a net reduction of 1.189 million dollars annually. Increases total 99 thousand dollars while reductions reach 1.289 million, including farm dwellings and dairy barns, mercantile buildings, and public schools. New board members Fred A. Cochrane and H. G. Latimer sworn in by Justice Denny.
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Raleigh
N. C. Fire Insurance Rating Bureau
State Insurance Advisory Board
E. B. Denny
State Supreme Court
Fred A. Cochrane
Charlotte
Rt. 6
H. G. Latimer
Wilmington
Mutual Insurance Companies
Cominform urges world aid to topple Tito regime
The Cominform called on all communists to help Yugoslav peasants and workers overthrow Marshal Tito. The secret meeting in Hungary followed its June 1948 expulsion, with a resolution branding Tito’s regime as spies and murderers and labeling the overthrow an international duty. Western diplomats speculated on possible anti Tito action plans.
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Moscow
Cominform
Marshal Tito
Communist International Information Bureau
Tito
Hungary
New York
Noted Archivist Dr Adelaide Fries Dies in Winston Salem
Dr Adelaide Lisetta Fries a leading writer and Moravian church archivist since 1911 died in Winston Salem after being moved to a local hospital. Born November 12 1871 in Salem she earned degrees from Salem Academy College and Moravian College and wrote histories including Forsyth County and Moravians in North Carolina.
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Winston-Salem
Adelaide Lisetta Fries
Moravian Church
South Cherry Street
Dr. Fries
Salem
John William
Agnes Sophia Fries
Salem Academy
Moravian College
Forsyth County
Salem Female Academy
Georgia
North Carolina
Chungking Newses Dark as Civil War Worsens
Reported fighting near Chungking, last Nationalist stronghold, as communications blackout prevents confirmation of Chiang Kai-shek's fate. Li Tsung Jen seeks U S entry. Li and Pai Chung hsi-linked movements discussed amid Hong Kong diplomacy.
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Chiang
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Chungking
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Associated Press
Nals
Chengtu
South China Morning Post
Li Tsung-jen
United States
Post
Wellington Koo
Washington
Pai Chung-hsi
Pai
William F. Knowland
R-Cal
Congress
Nativity Date Determined By Astronomy
Dr. Roy K. Marshall of the Morehead Planetarium argues Jesus was born in 6 B.C. in spring, supported by Scripture and lunar eclipse timing linked to Herod’s death. He explains December 25 was chosen by Christians to avoid Roman pagan feasts and to replace them with Christian practice, with shepherds’ spring flocking cited as further evidence.
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Chapel Hill
Jesus
B.C
Roy K. Marshall
Morehead Planetarium
University of North Carolina
Dr. Marshall
Matthew
Judaea
Star of Bethlehem
Marshall
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Constitution Hall
NEA Telephoto
Self
Capitol Square
By Lynn Nisbet
Scott
Old Belt
Home Office
Lyon
France
Air France
Paris
Saint-Just-Chaboyssin
Chicago
Sears & Roebuck Foundation
Geneal Bosworth
Preston
Idaho
Gladys Beachley
Middletown
Berta Jean White
Bailey
Emelia Fern Ryan
Savane Nah
Vera Puderbaugh
Dryden
N. Y
Pauline Howe
Gastonia
Adelaide Fries
Winston
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