06 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1950
Page
1
A behind the scenes look at public dinners as a booming industry. The piece contrasts testimonial dinners with worthy cause events, explains the high fees of professional arrangers, and details the manipulative tactics used to attract attendees. It satirizes fundraising dinners and highlights the profitability of packing rooms with selective invitees.
March 8 report from Whiteville shows B. Tucker Jr, a Whiteville lawyer, selected as the Republican candidate for the 7th North Carolina district. He was nominated at the district convention held Saturday in Elizabethtown.
A 19 year old man released from a mental hospital attacked pedestrians with a carving knife in a ten minute spree across Brooklyn, killing four white men and injuring others. He was subdued by police with gun butts after pursuit along three blocks. one victim was a friend. The assailant gave no clear motive and was described as sane only days earlier.
Gastonia eyes a nationally known merchandiser for a distribution warehouse. Chairman Harrelson Yancey said the chain may locate here if 10 000 to 15 000 square feet of space is found or leased with suitable facilities and transport access. Disclosure of the chain’s identity was withheld pending other sites.
Robbers invaded Ladd Sea Foods on East Main Avenue Saturday night and stole 1702 dollars and 13 cents in cash. The safe was forced with a crowbar, no dynamite used, and no insurance. Police link this to two prior thefts within two weeks, including a Parkdale bond robbery. The owner says he willout 1700 dollars. See ROBBERS, P-17.
Milwaukee March 6 Air and surface units resumed the search today for five or six men aboard an Air Force plane that crashed into Lake Michigan Saturday night after radioing it was low on gasoline. The body of Major Milton Bender 34 operations officer of Civil Air Patrol was found wearing a Mae West life preserver about 10 miles from the crash site.
Washington reports a Cold War surge of actions against the United States in Eastern Europe. Hungary considers shrinking the American embassy staff while Prague orders American missionaries to depart. Moscow raises embassy costs and tightens ruble rates. State Department cites torture claims, including Bulgarian translator Michael Shipkos, as evidence of Soviet pressure and the aim to sever Western influence across the region.
London March 6 Prime Minister Attlee’s Labor government, reduced to a slim majority, shelved further nationalization plans in a King George VI speech opening parliament. The King said the focus would include atomic energy controls through the United Nations and extend limited legislation while avoiding controversial measures. The move strengthens Labor's Commons support by soothing Liberal backing, but omits promised nationalizations of cement, water, sugar, and food processing.
Senator Frank Graham declares opposition to socialized medicine while campaigning for reelection. He cites correspondence with Kinwell and Dr Hamilton W McKay of Charlotte, who supported him for opposing socialized medicine. Graham affirms support for the North Carolina Medical Care Plan and its expansion to other states.
A fragmented weather note cites a March date and unusual figures of yesterday’s temperature and an inline measurement. The readable data shows an emphasis on a value near 15 inches and mentions 137 inches in a garbled sequence.
Zacharias Barnett, 16, of Dallis High Shoals Road, surrendered in Mooresville to face a murder count after a five month hunt. Investigators say he struck Earl Lineberger, 42, at a saw mill near Shady Rest service station, then fled with Ostello Bay, 35. Both are charged. bonds set. Barnett’s movements included Charlotte, New Jersey, and Acarsville as officers pursued leads.
Senate Mundt urges rapid approval of a bill to force registration of all Communists and sever party ties with Russia. The measure would require disclosure of finances and identification of Communist literature in broadcasts, aiming to curb subversive activity without outlawing the party.
Washington reports a signed contract ends the soft coal strike. Miners gain 1.40 daily package pay plus steady work through mid 1953 with a 1.40 wage, welfare fund levy, and union shop. Operators secure resumed production and industry stability, while public faces higher coal costs. The agreement runs to June 30, 1952 and can be canceled after April 1, 1961 with 30 days notice. Leaders include John L. Lewis and George H. Love.
Mostly cloudy and mild this afternoon and tonight in North Carolina with on and off showers expected through Tuesday. Weather outlook calls for continued mild temperatures and periodic rain chances across the region.
Local readers express varied views on Gastonia needing a new hotel with both options, inside the city and on the outskirts. W B Wall supports either, while others cite traffic, accessibility, and potential profits, with several residents favoring a dual approach.
The Associated Press reports a weekend of violence in North Carolina claiming 26 lives. A sedan crash near Shelby killed Clarence Greenway and two others. Dr. Hannibal G. Duncan died on his farm near North Wilkesboro after a fall. William Arthur Mims, a railroad foreman, was struck by a train on a trestle nearby.
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