Umstead Enters 1952 North Carolina Governor Race
Former U S Senator B Vineton announces bid for governor as North Carolina politics move toward a Democratic primary. 56 year old Durham resident Claude Umstead, longtime party figure and ex congressman, vows humility and service if elected, while Manly R Dunaway and others contend for the nomination.
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U. S
B. Vinetond
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Durham
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Congress
Gregg Cherry
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Democratic Executive Committee
Nationwide Manhunt For Gambler Harry Gross
FBI agents and 48 state police hunted for Harry Gross the Brooklyn bookie and key witness in a bribery case against 18 police officers. He vanished while his guards guarded him and was reportedly aboard an airliner bound for Los Angeles, prompting a possible trial recess as authorities pursued the tip.
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Harry Gross
Miles McDonald
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Cate
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McDonald
Samuel 8. Leibowitz
St. Joseph
Chicago
Grose
Descrip Gross
Atlantic
House Returns to Work After Holiday Recess
The House ends a three week break and joins the Senate in a push toward early adjournment. The defense appropriation bill of 61 billion dollars awaits Senate action, while taxes and postal rate changes face Senate and House bills. Reconciliations remain for military and foreign aid financing amid unfinished business.
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House
Senate
Roe
Stock Market Rebounds With Broad Downtick Reversal
New York markets surge as industrial average climbs to fresh multi decade highs. Railroads lead gains with about 114 percent rise, oils share notable gains, utilities dip slightly, while steel aircraft and mercantile sectors strengthen. Northern Pacific and Atlantic Coast Line hit new highs with solid gains.
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General Marshall Resigns Defense Post for Personal Reasons
President Truman accepts General George C. Marshall's resignation as defense secretary citing personal reasons. Marshall will leave effective immediately after announcing the move to newsmen, with Foster named deputy secretary and Bissell deputy administrator as acting ECA administrator.
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Louis Johnson
Marshall
U. S
White House
Truman
William C. Foster
Lovett
Richard M. Bissell Jr
ECA
Foster
Marshall Plan Agency
Congress
Hopes Rise For Parley Resumption
In Tokyo prospects for resuming armistice talks brighten as U N and Communist sides show willingness to settle Kaesong neutrality issues. A North Korean note rejects shifting talks from Kaesong while urging a joint inquiry into incidents. General Van Fleet supported a joint committee to study neutrality as main delegations face a deadlock on where to halt fighting.
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Kaesong
United Nations
Reds
U.N
Pan Mun Jom
Ridgway
Korea
James A. van Fleet
Tom Bost Stricken With Influenza at Rex Hospital
Tom Bost a 73 year old dean of state Capitol newspapermen is seriously ill with influenza at Rex Hospital. The Rex Hospital report says he had a restless night and a high fever on Monday but it has dropped somewhat. Best has covered the state Capitol for the Greensboro Daily News for many years.
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Tom Bost
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Greensboro Daily News
Massacre Charged To S Koreans in Ko Chang
A Korean parliament member testified in Pusan that 517 non cooperative people including 304 women 17 children under 16 and 51 aged over 60 were killed by South Korean troops in February at Ko Chang village during a guerilla infested period. The trial of officers accuses conspirators of 287 killings.
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Sih Choon Mok
Sihn
Western Ministers Study Peace Pact With Germany
Washington reports the Big Three foreign ministers aiming for a definite German peace contract before the NATO meeting. They weigh German unit use in Eisenhower's Atlantic Pact Army and shifting occupation costs to Bonn. Russia warns West through notes on armament and Trieste. Italy seeks Trieste amid treaty revisions.
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Stripper Wins Round In Memphis Tiff
Evelyn West, a stripper at the Tennessee Valley Fair, won a partial repeal when six of seven city censor members met and allowed a 5 to 2 majority to enforce rules that would limit her act. Council members debated emergency amendments and attendance at the show, with some proposing alternative venues or council viewing.
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Walker
Max Friedman
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Lowell Blanchard
Tabu
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Senate Set to Take Up Large Tax Bill Battle
Senate tax framers prepared to defend a 5.767 billion dollar tax increase as debate looms. Administration supporters challenge the measure for falling short of Truman’s 10.7 billion demand while Kefauver signals a bid over a House gambling tax provision.
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ULP
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
House
Mr. Truman
UN Pledges Steamroll Into Korea Fronts
United Nations troops with tanks artillery and planes launched a new central front assault in Korea. General James A. Van Fleet warned Reds of a wholesale slaughter if they attack and expected a possible peace push before winter. American infantry penetrated the second limited offensive as gains were pitched along a 75 mile front near the iron triangle north of Kumhwa. The 1st Marine Division drove toward objectives above Punchbowl while Wolfhounds of the 27th Regiment fought fiercely. Air power claimed hundreds of enemy vehicles destroyed or damaged as the toll of Red venismes rose to 8 281 by dawn Wednesday.
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1St Marine Division
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