Anti Bias Program in Education Succeeds Says Regent
Regent chancellor Dr William J Wallin says the anti bias admissions program has succeeded with virtually all non denominational state colleges and universities removing race color and religion questions from applications He spoke after the plan went into effect yesterday and noted widespread adoption. Ives endorses GOP me too policy condemnation after Commerce and Industry luncheon news conference in New York.
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Cotton growers approve 1950 acreage quotas in 20 states
In a near nine to one vote the Cotton Growers in 20 states approved rigid government acreage quotas for 1950 crops. The Department of Agriculture gains power to set each grower’s plantable acres next year in exchange for a 90 percent parity price support.
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Truman and Eisenhower Declared Friends by President
The President stated officially that he and General Eisenhower are good friends and have always been. Reporters were told to emphasize their longtime friendship amid rumors of a potential presidential candidacy. In a separate item, a Fontana boy bid one cent for a tennis racket at a sheriff’s auction before the auctioneer moved on to the next item.
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Eisenhower laments unfulfilled wartime hopes and foreign peril
In Fort Worth Dwight D. Eisenhower warns of growing public bewilderment and resentment as high wartime hopes fade. He cites ideology opposing democracy in Eastern Europe and threats to Western Europe and Asia, urging clear solutions to domestic issues.
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Wildcat power strike threatens London and northern cities
A four day old wildcat power strike threat may spread to all generating plants in London Leeds and Liverpool after the Labor Government refused to promise no reprisals against strikers who return to work. The Communist led Electrical Trades Union warned it may officially sanction the strike of 1200 workers unless the government retreats from its demand for unconditional surrender.
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Deaths of Parker Lyon Guerdan Crowley De Witt Fedder
Obituary notices report the deaths of William Parker Lyon 83 of Arcadia California operator of Pony Express Museum Leon Guerdan 63 in New York City author journalist lecturer Crowley 80 editor publisher of Little Falls Evening Times in Little Falls Brig Gen Wallace De Witt 71 retired Army Medical Corps physician in San Francisco Will H Fedder 74 renowned philatelist in Niagara Falls with prominent careers.
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Eisenhower Denounces Centralized Power At Fort Worth Dinner
President Eisenhower addressed about 5,000 at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce banquet warning against surrendering state and local authority. He cited the founding fathers' emphasis on diffusion and decentralization of power and urged Americans to solve their own problems to preserve self government.
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Ike rejects entering politics after staff remarks
At a press conference he again said he does not intend to enter the field of politics. He emphasized no reaction to staff statements alleging he is acting like a presidential candidate and insisted he has no political angle and will not be influenced into candidacy.
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Six Hurt After Jump From Ice-Loaded C-82 Over Reno
In Reno Nevada six military passengers parachuted from an icebound C-82 Flying Box Car as it pitched to fight a 6000 foot climb. Four crewmen stayed with the plane and landed safely at Hubbard Field. The six jumpers suffered cuts bruises a broken leg and a broken arm. They landed about a mile apart. Lt George Dumont said he urged parachutes during control trouble but denied ordering jumps. The flight was from Smyrna Tennessee to Alameda California.
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Hungarian criminologist alleges Mindszenty trial evidence
The Rome Daily American reports Laszlo Luther and his wife Hanna provided microfilm proof that Communist Hungary used forged geries in the Mindszenty treason trial. Mindszenty, the Hungarian Roman Catholic Primate, was sentenced to life after the Austria linked revelation last February.
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Shirleys Ex Is Silent On Reconciliation
John Agar, recently divorced by film star Shirley Temple, refused to discuss reports of a possible reconciliation. He said he had no statement at all on the matter.
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Seek Revised Wire Rates Could Reshape Telegraph Charges
Western Union proposed a full revision of interstate telegram prices, with some increases up to 18 cents and reductions as much as 19 cents. The plan aims to eliminate geographic inequalities and, if the FCC does not object, would take effect February 1. The FCC called it a major step toward rationalizing the rate structure. The minimum rate for any straight telegram would be 35 cents, covering commercial and government messages.
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Threat is Charged By Star's Mother
Mrs Gladys O'Brien Sylvie testifies in a Superior Court deposition that band leader Don Sylva threatened to knock out Margaret O'Brien s teeth and sought control over her career a car and 200 a week as part of a divorce suit set for March 1 He claimed Margaret objected to their marital issues and that he wanted nothing but her love
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Italy to Free 8000 Prisoners Under Holy Year Clemency
The Italian government announced 8000 inmates will be released under a Catholic Holy Year clemency rule. The cabinet approved reductions of two thirds of sentences, with a maximum relief of two years.
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