State rejects redistricting plan to add judges
Briefs from around the state report the North Carolina Judicial Council rejected redistricting to fix judge shortfalls and instead favors adding judges within current districts. Also: Rural Electrification Authority approves 4.6 million in loans to six coops for system improvements led by Blue Ridge Electric in Lenoir. In Asheville, WRRF's T. H. Patterson became president of the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters.
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Washington
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WSOC
Charlotte
Color TV Production Halted For Duration Of Emergency
Washington reports a defense order stopping color TV production for the duration of the emergency. The ban delays public color service, may push two years, and prompts questions about black and white sets versus future color systems. CBS held the only license, with CBS president Frank Stanton promising compliance.
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United States slams Soviet aggression in Kremlin booklet
The State Department accused Russia of aggressive policies marching toward World War III in a 37 page booklet titled The Kremlin Speaks. It cites Lenin and Stalin quotes to warn against taking Soviet statements at face value and recalls past remarks on war with capitalist nations.
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Scripps-Howard
Duff Urges U.S. to Clean House for Challenge Ahead
Senator James H. Duff of Pennsylvania told a Presbyterian Men regional convention in Greensboro North Carolina that America must put its own house in order first to meet the international Communist challenge He praised Eisenhower as the GOP standard bearer and said Taft cannot match Eisenhowers popularity and that Eisenhower could beat Truman in 1952 the convention drew about 3000 delegates and Duff was introduced by Governor Kerr Scott.
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Ohio
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Truman
Controversial Tax Bill Finally Given Approval
Washington reports the House passed a sweeping tax bill aimed at raising 5.691 billion dollars in new revenue. President Truman planned to sign swiftly to avert delays in excise hikes and updated withholding taxes effective November 1, reshaping income taxes and corporate rates. The measure also ends tax free allowances for the President, vice president, and members of Congress.
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Truman
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Adjournment Of Congress Expected Sometime Today
Washington reports Congress racing toward adjournment with about 513 billion dollars in remaining spending bills. The plan was to finish remaining appropriations and adjourn sine die this afternoon or tonight, marking a long session already among the longest in history. The three bills largely fund foreign aid and national defense, including military and economic aid for non Communist countries and supplemental funds for defense-related agencies and military installations. Further action included approval of a five point six nine billion dollar tax increase and conference committee work to reconcile House and Senate versions of defense and foreign aid bills.
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Durham Says Military Not Keeping Up
Washington reports that military leaders fall behind atomic developments that will revolutionize warfare. Rep Carl Durham urges more emphasis on atomic energy training and planning. He backs McMahon's call for 5 billion yearly for an all out atomic program to deter war and win quickly if needed. Actor Leon Errol left most of his estate to friends and relatives. Brannon to speak at North Carolina State Grange convention in Hickory with Gov Kerr Scott among speakers.
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Harry Caldwell
Bloodshed in Egypt as ambush hits British truck
UNITED PRESS reports a British Army truck was ambushed on a desert road west of the Suez Canal, wounding the two Egyptian drivers. Cairo placed under emergency. Egyptian education chief to Sudan defied a British ban. Foreign Minister threatened UN action. Britain sent reinforcements and seven warships to the canal zone amid rising tensions over the 1936 treaty and canal security.
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Crackles The Silent Spouse Whistles In Sleep
A quirky note highlights a husband who stays quiet in sleep yet whistles, a source of domestic irritation. The fragment suggests light humor about marital quirks and nighttime sound effects.
Allies Drive Toward Kumsong In Korea Battle
Allied tanks smashed into Red held Kumsong region and probed the city as U N units pushed near the central front bastion. Infantry battled on a ridge south of Kumsong amid wind and rain while Western detachments advance along the eastern seacoast corridor under naval gunfire protection.
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Yondhon' l
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Secret Deal Denial From State Department Report
The State Department denies any secret talks with Russia over German reunification. West German Socialist Kurt Schumacher had alleged such negotiations. A spokesman said the charge is absolutely without foundation. Washington dispatch.
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Teacher Jailed For Torture Of Children
In Anaheim California a woman who ran Bethel Christian School and her secretary were jailed on charges of torturing children. Three boys were burned with matches and beaten with rope and paddles in a so called torture chamber. The school lacked credentials and a state license.
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Calif
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Russell Campbell
Julia Ward
Carolyn W. Munger
Campbell
Ward
Bethel Christian School
Assembly of God Religious Group
Weather and traffic deaths headline from North Carolina
Weather records report cooler conditions with a low around 55 and a high near 72 in Charlotte area. Traffic death case in Kinston ties to Atlanta crash as 40 year old Cordell Smith dies. record Raleigh State fair attendance hits 130000, noted by fair official J S Dorton.
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Korea armistice talks inch toward restart in Panmunjom
In Munsan Korea liaison officers reported near agreement on a 400 meter security corridor from Panmunjom to Kaesong and the U N plan to limit flights over the zone. Col Kinney said a settlement was likely tomorrow with full resumption of discussions expected within days.
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