Nixon Speech Triggers Historic Telegraphic Jam Across Nation
After Nixon's televised speech sparks calls to action, Western Union battles a flood of telegrams as thousands of messages pour in from across the country. Headquarters report tens of thousands of telegrams with no end in sight while workers rush to process the overload.
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Caudle Alleges McGrath White House Clique In Dismissal
Caudle testified that former Attorney General McGrath claimed a White House clique caused his own firing and Caudle's dismissal as assistant attorney general last November. He said Truman fired Nid Morris and that McGrath faced a shifting White House stance while denying such claims. The House Judiciary subcommittee continues questioning Caudle as it probes Justice Department actions.
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Reds protest release of 11 000 South Koreans
In Panmunjom North Korean Gen Nam Il formally protests the United Nations plan to release 11 000 South Korea civilians deemed civilian internees. Nam calls the move provocative and warns it aims to extend the war and use captives as cannon fodder.
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Nixon Appeals to Nation as Campaign Seeks Ike Talks
Sen Richard M Nixon campaigned nationwide denying personal misuse of an 18000 fund while pressing the Republican National Committee to decide his fate. He planned a Wheeling meeting with Gen Eisenhower after Missoula, and a nationwide TV radio appeal drew swift support.
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Nixon Likely to Stay on GOP Ticket Says Summerfield
GOP National Chairman Arthur Summerfield said he is certain Nixon will remain the Republican vice presidential candidate. He cited talks with Eisenhower and Nixon and noted a Wheeling meeting to decide the matter. He reported tens of thousands of telegrams favored keeping Nixon, with only a few opposing.
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Tar Heels Send Wires To Nixon
Following Nixon television address, North Carolina telegraph offices and newspapers report heavy traffic as supporters and skeptics seek the Republican National Committee address. In Asheville Winston-Salem and Charlotte, residents phoned and telegrams flooded GOP offices. A Charlotte Observer survey finds 18 of 23 respondents supportive, three unhappy with fund accounting, two undecided.
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Greensboro workers reject union at Cone Mills plant
Greensboro workers voted against union representation in an NLRB election at The Cone Mills White Oak plant. Final tallies show 1,149 for no union, 795 for the AFL United Textile Workers, and 82 for the CIO Textile Workers Union of America.
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Clark Holds High Level Talks Amid Korea Front Activity
Gen Mark Clark U N Far East commander meets top land sea and air commanders in Seoul but cites no reasons for the talks He plans rapid discussions with Lt Gen William Harrison as Chinese troops press on Kelly Hill in the 3rd Division sector and UN aircraft pound targets nearby.
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Stevenson Refuses to Name Fund Donors in Cash Space
In Baltimore Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson declined to reveal donors or recipients of a special fund used to supplement pay for some Illinois officials. He argued disclosure would be publicity the donors do not deserve and breach of trust. He noted other Republicans push for details, while stressing the need for flexible salary scales and adequate compensation for public officials.
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Six NLRA petitions scheduled for hearings in North Carolina
The state office of the National Labor Relations Board set hearings for six petitions at plants including Carolina Rubber Co in Salisbury on Sept 30 and Arnold Stone Co in Greensboro on Sept 29 and Hart Cotton Mill in Tarboro on Oct 7. Others, Nebel Knitting Co Charlotte Adams-Millis Corp Tryon and Swift and Co Roe Mount have petitions not yet scheduled. Forsyth County forms Citizens for Eisenhower led by four officers all Democrats. Oren McClain and Mrs. Fred Sturmer named co chairs. Mrs P D O'Donnell named secretary and Clifford W Perry treasurer.
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Mediation Sails to Halt Pilot Freight Strike
Federal mediation officials, Pilot Freight Carriers and Local 391 AFL Teamsters union met in Winston-Salem to end a three week dispute. D Yates Heafner of Charlotte organized the first session between company executives and union representatives.
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High Cost of Living Rally Planned for Woods Visit
North Wilkesboro civic leaders plan a high cost of living rally for Oct 23 with Price Stabilizer Tighe Woods attending. Mrs Charles A Ziliak invited Woods to hear housewives discuss food prices and solution steps. Statesville report notes Southern Vocational Institution of Hickory fined $10,000 for false statements on GI training costs after a jury verdict.
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Stevenson sister predicts Democratic win in North Carolina rally
Mrs. Ernest L. Ives sister of Adlai Stevenson says Republicans have no chance in November and plans to speak at a Democratic rally in Asheboro. She travels from Springfield to support Stevenson and will attend an historic meeting in Goldsboro later this week. She told reporters in Baltic that the Democratic nominee is enjoying strong momentum.
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Walcott Reverses Plan to Regain Crown From Marciano
Jer sey Walcott announced a new plan to challenge and recapture the heavyweight title he lost to Rocky Marciano last night. The decision signals a bid to break fifth precedent and pursue the championship again.
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Barkley to Speak in Louisville on Democratic Ticket
Vice President Alben W. Barkley will deliver his first presidential campaign speech in Louisville on Saturday night on the same platform as Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson. Barkley will stump for the ticket and introduce Stevenson, who is a distant cousin.
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