Big Theft Of Gas From Buried Storage Tank
Thieves stole about 1 523 gallons of gasoline from the buried storage tank at a Self-Service station on Hamilton and High. Between 1 and 6 am, a cap was cut off with a cold chisel, pipe damaged, and fuel pumped out undetected. Police investigate with no sign of dilution or witnesses. the amount nears a full city truckload.
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Hamilton
High
Wade Ren
Ren
Renfrew
Stoker
High Point
J. H. Hubbard
Police Department
NPA Claims Resolution Adopted After Debate
The NPA defends a SNPA backed resolution amid lively discussion. An E. B. Jeffress backed recon sideration and kept the original law intact while protests against newsprint price increases cite negative effects on producers and inflation. The piece notes publishers’ earnings declines compared with newsprint manufacturers since 1949.
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E. B. Jeffress
Ing
Toll Mounting Despite Storm Rages Across Coast
Fragmentary report notes a deadly coastal storm that broke a skylight and killed two crewmen. It mentions a Greek vessel and four deaths plus drownings in Oregon and Washington. A latest storm dumped heavy snow on Oregon ranges trapping about 85 people in buses and cars in southern Oregon. they were freed by today.
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Oregon
Washington
GOP Leader Speaks Mind on Election Prosecutions
The GOP leader outlined bills against election officials and promised indictments at the next court term. He recapped 1931 moves by the legislature to shift Watauga County from the 17th to the 16th district, accusing the Democratic machine of carving a Polish corridor to shield officials.
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Atanga Superior Court
Watauga County
Atauga County
Lodge Rebukes Vishinsky Over Atomic Talks and Peace
Senator Lodge tells Russian delegate Vishinsky that Americans favor peaceful power and alliance with other peace-loving nations to forge permanent peace. He warns frightened rulers can be dangerous and expresses hope Russians will someday mingle freely with the world and end Red Army terror.
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Lodge
Vishinsky
Europe
Red Army
Post Office criticized for favoring big business over small firms
Atlanta businessman Raymond C. Sanders says the Post Office has become a silent partner of large firms since ending its letter directory service. He tested letters to Atlanta firms and found deliveries favored large addresses while small ones were often returned for insufficient detail.
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Atlanta
Raymond C. Sanders
Sanders & Co
Post Office Department
James C. Davis
D-Ga
Sanders
Ay Coumarin
Henders
Final Guilford County Democratic rally wraps with barbecue
A capstone rally in Guilford County closes the Twelfth District Democratic series with a Guilford Court House barbecue. Attendance lagged at the courthouse but the barbecue drew more attendees, while President Truman received muted reaction and long-time leaders drew less applause than expected.
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Guilford County
County Court House
Greensboro
Jordan
Guilford Court House
Jefferson Standard County
Truman
William Umstead
Frank Graham
Willis Smith
Durham
Orange
Alamance
Guilford
Chapel Hill
Consolidated University
Duke University
Kerr Scott
Everett Jordan
Council of State
Henry Bri
Forrest Shuford
Eugene Shaw
Dave Coltrane
U. S
C. M. Williams
Purchase and Contract
Robert L. Scott
Hughes Rhodes
William B. Umstead
Scott
Charlotte
Haw
Commissioner of Agriculture
Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Jimmy
Jimmy Forthwith
Gregg Cherry
Department of Archives and History
Essoys
David L. Corbitt
John W. Harden
Cherry Dur
Corbitt
Har_den
UN Report Details 27 000 Troops Advancing in Korea Front
UN forces pushed northwest along a coastal road from Kasan as reports circulated of Chinese Reds fighting with North Koreans amid border blocking actions near Kojo and Tongchon. Marines in Kojo area reported isolation and attacks while air strikes targeted Red concentrations and a burning train near Kujang.
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Kasan
Walton H. Walker
Eighth Army
Walker
Republic of Korea
U. S
ROK
U.N
Kojo
Wonsan
Badoeng Strait
Sicily
Tongchon
Stan Swinton
U. S. First Marine Division
15Th Division
U. S. First Corps
Judge Advocate
Pyongyang
Red Capital
Kanggye
Kujang
Survive an Atomic Bomb Guide Emphasizes Practical Steps
Government booklet offers simple survival basics after a nuclear blast. It argues total Earth destruction is unlikely and focuses on fireproof housekeeping, safe cellar areas, shutting off utilities, keeping supplies, and staying away from sparks and radioactive dust. It also advises keeping a flashlight, new equipment, canned goods, and using the phone only for emergencies.
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NLRB
State Sees Promise in Atomic Plant Research
The report notes state interest in an atomic plant capable of transmuting elements or creating new ones. It explains that nuclear fission heat could theoretically be used for any imaginable purpose, with the challenge being a practical method to harness the heat.
UNC names Jack Riley to University Publications Board
Chapel Hill Oct 28 Jack Riley a professor in the School of Journalism at the University of North Carolina has been named to the University Publications Board filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr John E O Neal The Raleigh News and Observer former Sunday Editor now teaches news writing country journalism and feature writing on the Journalism School faculty. Professor Gerry Barrett of the School of Business Administration serves as the other faculty member on the Board.
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Chapel Hill
Jack Riley
University of North Carolina
University Publications Board
Riley
Carolina
John E. O'Neal
School of Business Administration
University
Raleigh News and Observer
R. B. House
Gerry Barrett
Wind blamed for speeding in Spokane court case
Hattie Flieger, a 61 year old motorist, told Judge John Aiken that a tail wind forced her to speed. Gusts reached 60 miles per hour but the judge fined her ten dollars for the offense.
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Spokane
Hattie Flieger
John Aiken
Army assigns reserve scores for recall and relief
The army outlines a reserve scoring system for recall to active duty and for relief, prioritizing lowest scores for reenlistment and highest scores for release. It specifies no global quota, notes some high scorers may be relieved in three months, and confirms medical reservists to be active. The order covers enlisted reservists only, not reserve officers.
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Army
National Guard
French Faces Hard Decision at Cao Bang Front
French near Cao Bang endure a tough choice as 3,000 troops are reported lost and Laokay loses land contact. Safety hinges on the Red River line where scattered outposts guard the 150 mile river corridor toward Hanoi, the provincial capital.
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Caobang
Laokay
Red River
Hanoi
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