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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1950
Page
1
New York essay argues the art of conversation remains alive despite media shifts. It urges bold, continuous talking to capture attention, noting the social lure of cocktail chatter and the need to be heard over screens. It offers playful tactics to monopolize dialogue and charm listeners.
June 3 17 Hendersonville North Carolina delegates at the 20th annual North Carolina Department VFW encampment discussed disabled veterans training needs. Col J D Deramus of the Winston Salem VA regional office said Carolina has many disabled vets and the VA is short on training opportunities. Brig Gen Ridgely Gaither 82nd Airborne spoke as committee reports were heard and Deramus urged delegates to review local businesses for possible veteran training placements.
Considerable cloudiness and little temperature change today and tonight. Scattered thundershowers likely, mainly in the west portion. Sandas partly cloudy and warm with scattered afternoon thundershowers.
Senators H Alexander Smith and Knowland demanded a detailed breakdown of what has been accomplished by European nations in defense building and how the $1 222 500 000 proposed for foreign arms will be spent. Secretary Acheson cited the need for a stronger security force for the North Atlantic Alliance and warned arms outlays may rise. Smith questioned the value of vast expenditures and urged accountability from Europe. Johnson to face questions on atomic weapon developments and defense impact.
MORRISTOWN Tenn June 3 Hope for settlement of a month old strike at the American Enka Corp rayon plant faded after a government sponsored conciliation conference collapsed over which union could represent the workers. The meeting was adjourned subject to renewal as the National Labor Relations Board election determines the bargaining agent. National Guardsmen remained on duty after outbreaks of violence.
In Des Moines on June 3 Senator Bourke Hickenlooper seeks the Republican nomination in the Iowa primary. Opponents include Ear F Wisdom, an attorney from Des Moines, who accuses Hickenlooper of exaggerating atomic bomb fears and Communist threats. A second minor foe is Harry B Thompson, a Muscatine truck farmer who previously challenged Hickenlooper for lieutenant governor. Albert J Loveland backs the Brannan plan as a key issue.
Duke Power will raise River Bend plant capacity to 265000 kilowatts and build a 1200000 watt steam electric unit. Construction starts in August and should finish within two years. The plant serves Gaston Cabarrus Catawba and Mecklenburg counties.
Chancellor Robert B. House announced a satisfactory year at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill opening the 136th commencement. He cited enrollment near 1500 next fall, a peak veteran roll earlier and housing relief from new apartments, while urging completion of dorm space and detailing the building program progress.
The weather brief notes yesterday’s low and today’s conditions with minimal data. It records rainfall totaling 4.22 inches and mentions no additional details about precipitation or expected changes.
In Detroit on June 34.7 the Walter and Rachel Tucker divorce case reached a momentary resolution after 19 months. The judge urged an equal sale of the household furniture and divided proceeds, while the cocker spaniel would be physically split with Mrs. Tucker choosing which half she desired.
Raleigh reports that May general fund tax receipts rose 12.88 percent from May 1949, reaching 7,762,496. With economy savings and improved tax outlook, officials project a balanced 1950-51 biennium budget. Surplus at year start estimated 13,937,000, leaving about 13,178,500 as the new surplus. Appropriations total 142,325,415, suggesting a near balance if revenues hold.
LADYSMITH Wis June war A pine snake about four feet long was found coiled around high voltage wires after the transmitter died. Engineer Darrell Holbrook removed the snake and the station returned to air ten minutes later. The reptile appeared unharmed and the station resumed normal operations.
Asheville on June 3 hosts the head of the liquor industry's policing board. Vice Admiral F E Whiting retired USN and president of Licensed Beverage Industries, Inc. of New York, is to keynote the association's annual convention. He is expected to discuss self policing and cooperation in controlling whiskey traffic.
Tokyo June 3 A Communist march on Tokyo and a planned general strike failed as police barred outdoor rallies at Imperial Plaza and Hibiya Park. Eight Japanese indicted for assault on American soldiers faced trial after Memorial Day protests linked to Red demonstrations. Kaneji Onishi received 20 years, six others seven years, and one five.
Heavy lava from Mauna Loa covers Kona coast while 60 to 80 families flee their homes. Eruption described as desolate yet beautiful, with lava spilling over crater sides and trees toppled nearby. A radio report by Stan Carter Ekua notes ongoing activity and damage to several villages.
Washington June 3 Republicans assail Democrats for using rent control extension to carry past the election. The Senate Banking Committee approved an eight to five extension bill to keep controls for six months until December 31, with a six month option for extensions by request. Democratic leader Guth of Illinois expressed optimism Congress will pass the measure, while Senator Bricker of Ohio questions the policy, accusing the administration of politics. A separate set of volcanic eruption reports described lava flows moving swiftly toward the sea, threatening villages and a coastal highway as evacuation orders were issued for Papa and Milois areas.
A man fled after a 100 mile per hour chase from Macksville to Statesville, leaving 4000 dollars in government bonds and jewelry in a wrecked car. Steven Fred Lockhart of Gleeson Tennessee is sought. a woman, Grace Ellen Wolloway Isaacs Lockhart of Spring City Tennessee, and two boys were in the car. Items stolen from Canton and a Methodist home were found inside. Lockhart faces breaking and entering larceny and receiving charges.
Gastonia attorney Charles E. Hamilton announced he would demand a runoff in the 11th district Democratic nomination to fill the seat vacated by A. L. Bulswinkle. He trails Woodrow Jones after a 19,233 to 15,863 first primary, with Hamrick and Walker also voting sizable totals. A second primary is set for June 24 across seven counties as party organizers prepare campaigns and district managers.
Federal officials report the 1950 fiscal year may close with a smaller deficit than forecast six weeks earlier, possibly near 1.4 billion to 2.0 billion dollars. May receipts and lagging spending suggest the year could end well under April estimates, though projections vary.
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