Truman Defends Himself On Proposed Moscow Mission
President Truman said he considered sending Chief Justice Vinson to Moscow to seek Stalin's help to dispel distrust surrounding Western Soviet negotiations. He described the idea as a serious emissary effort to improve the atmosphere for peace within the United Nations framework.
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Stock Piling Urged by Kansas Farm Leader
Hope of Kansas proposes government stockpiling of wheat cotton and possibly corn as a preparedness measure. He urges increased livestock herds and argues food and fiber should be removed from market circulation to avoid farm price effects. The plan aligns with a bipartisan farm support outlook for years ahead and mirrors war emergency stockpiling of metals.
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North Carolina Public Health Association Meets in Durham
The 37th annual convention opens in Durham with health officers sanitarians and engineers, clerks and lab workers attending. Officers will be elected at the final session.
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Raleigh Welcomes President Truman Arrival Tonight
Raleigh readies for President Truman as he makes a two day visit. He and Mrs. Truman plus daughter Margaret travel from Miami to Raleigh Durham airport arriving about 5 p.m. Governor Cherry State Chairman Waynick and Mayor greet the presidential party.
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Cocktail party for Miss Truman called off in Raleigh
Miss Margaret Truman will not be honored with a cocktail party on arrival in Raleigh as state Democratic leaders feared political repercussions in dry areas. Mrs. Charles Bradshaw said it was officially canceled and may become a coffee hour if approved.
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Truman to speak in North Carolina dedication and fair opening
President Truman will visit with Democratic nominee P D Snipes and D S Coltrane in a motorcade to Hotel Sir Walter. He will dedicate a monument to James K Polk Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson and open the 1948 North Carolina State Fair with an address on farm problems.
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Cannon Found in Suburban Yard Behind Reilly Home
Strafford, Pa. October 18. Mr and Mrs John A Reilly after returning from the movies were told by their baby sitter a cannon sat in their backyard The weapon was a 105 mm howitzer owned by the Valley Forge Military Academy Officials said it likely broke loose from a convoy truck several days earlier and rolled into the yard.
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Fear Skipper Lost As Boat Goes Down
The skipper of a leaking collier named Thompsonville identified as C. V. Jacobs of Norfolk Virginia is missing after the barge sank two miles off White Head Penobscot bay following heavy seas. Roosevelt Willetts of Winnabow North Carolina and Raymond Golden of Chicago were rescued by the coast guard.
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Dewey Campaign Winds Down as Senate Control in Question
Dewey travels from Detroit to Albany with train stops in Buffalo Syracuse and Schenectady as Republicans fear losing the Senate. Analysts say eight states Colorado Kentucky Minnesota Montana New Mexico Oklahoma Wyoming and West Virginia could decide whether the GOP keeps its 51 to 45 margin. Dewey plans no firm appearances this week aside from events in New York City.
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Cold Weather Grips Dixie States Amid Broad Winter Front
The Deep South sees its first winter preview with freezing lows in Georgia Alabama and Tennessee and light snow in Virginia mountains. Record cool readings stretch to Wisconsin while Gulf coast cities report chilly spells with 30s to 40s. the weather scene contrasts with a separate mention of Israeli actions near Gaza and Haifa.
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Commander Thrown Into Struggle By Israel Forces
Israeli forces pushed a top commander into intense fighting in the Negev as both sides suffered heavy casualties around Gaza. Military censorship blocked key details including the commander's identity and exact attack locations amid reports of penetration of Egyptian troop bases near the Egyptian military hub in Palestine.
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Bunche seeks UN special meeting over Palestine cease fire
Dr. Ralph Bunche, interim mediator for Palestine, said he would ask the Security Council to hold a special meeting on the Holy Land fighting if Israel refuses a three day cease fire. He made the request yesterday to Israeli foreign minister Moshe Shertok at the UN meeting in Paris. Israeli officials said the request is under consideration.
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Varied Weather to Be Dished Out for the Carolinas Today
The Associated Press reports varied weather for the Carolinas with rain, clearing skies, and frost tonight. North Carolina expected colder, windy conditions with light morning rain, then fair and colder with frost. lows 30s in central and east, 76 to 30 degrees in mountains. South Carolina forecast clearing and colder with frost, lows 28 to 34 in the southwest. afternoon not so cool. Asheville 33 this morning, Charleston 60, average mid 40s.
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Truman to Speak at North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh reports President Truman will deliver a speech at the state fair making his visit the second presidential appearance at the Raleigh exposition. The piece notes prior Raleigh visits by Roosevelt Polk Buchanan Johnson and the tied monuments and UNC events surrounding those trips.
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States Rights Democrats in NC Split Over Truman Backing
Five members of the States Rights Democratic campaign committee in North Carolina announced they will support all Democratic candidates except President Truman. The move comes as Democrats gear up for Truman’s Raleigh appearances to open the state fair and dedicate a Polk Jackson Johnson monument.
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De Gaulle Supporters Optimistic After France Voting
Paris reports show De Gaulle aligned candidates and the Communists trailing in the electoral college vote. Early returns give Socialists 26 percent, Independents 21, RPF 13, Radicals 12, Communists 10, MRP 9, with others 9 percent. RPF disputes the ministry figures.
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Two Prisoners Escape From Prison Camp Near Yadkinville
Two white inmates from a North Carolina state prison camp escaped a work crew two miles west of Yadkinville while working at a rock crusher. Guards fired toward them as they fled into dense woods. no names were released. The camp houses about 75 inmates, all white.
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United States Demands UN Hand Over Atom Issue
The United States urged the United Nations to transfer deadlocked atomic energy talks to the five permanent powers and Canada for direct talks. Warren R. Austin said the UN cannot proceed without Soviet participation in a cooperative world community. The Security Council plans a special session amid Palestine flareups and a new plan to take the issue outside the UN is under consideration.
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Europe at impasse over atomic energy and Berlin crisis
Six neutrals in the United Nations face an impasse on atomic energy control as Austin urges shifting talks to the big powers. He condemns Soviet proposals as maneuvers and notes possible simultaneous moves to lift the Berlin blockade and set four power currency rules under supervision. The Security Council meets again on the Berlin issue.
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Emergency Rail Board Created By President
President Truman formed an emergency board to investigate the dispute between railroads and 16 non-operating unions as they vote on strikes. The board can study the issue for 30 days and stops on both sides are forbidden during this period, affecting about 1,000,000 workers.
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