Glory Fades as Fame Fizzles in One-Man Knit Act
New York agent Wheeler builds quick celebrity for Elmer Cornpone of Pea Hollow Tennessee by exploiting his knit-with-teeth stunt. In two weeks he headlines 16 programs and signs endorsements, earning millions while Wheeler pockets ten percent for every facet. When sponsors drop him, Cornpone is told he is a has-been as the public tires of the gimmick.
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Wheeler
Elmer Cornpone
Pea Holley
Tenn
Elmer
Jer
Elmer Compone
Pea Hollow
Cormpone
Filmer
Dixie
Uncle Jam
Cornpone
Otis
Fat
Cousin Otis
Tom
Russia Urged to End Cold War Naval Blunder Trial
Three Missouri officers Capt William D Brown Comdr John R Millett and Lt Comdr Frank G Mortis face general courts martial for the January 17 grounding in Chesapeake Bay. Convened March 27 at Norfolk Naval Base, open to public and press. Admiral Fechteler says charges not public before convening. Lt Carr reprimanded, not tried.
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Norfolk
Missouri
Chesapeake Bay
William D. Brown
Frostproof
Pla
Hig Mo
John R. Millett
Prank G. Mortis
New York
Adm
William M. Fechteler
Allantic
Fechtteter
John E. Carr
Smith
Carr
Navy Captain Is Penalized for Criticisms of Unification
Navy Captain John G. Crammelin is furloughed indefinitely at half pay and effectively retired at 47 after a decision by Secretary Matthews. The move avoids court martial and cites continued actions prejudicial to the service amid his long criticism of Pentagon policies and the Army Air Force Navy unification.
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Washington
Navy
John G. Crammelin
Pentagon
Crummelin
Army
Air Force
Matthews
North Carolina Turnpike Plan Questioned by Committee
A state study panel heard from James S. Burch that Tar Heel traffic may not justify a private toll road from near Charlotte to Durham. Charles F. Jones proposed a $100 million privately financed tollway financed by bonds, with tolls repaying the loan and the state reclaiming ownership after payoff.
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Raleigh
South Carolina
Virginia
James S. Burch
State Highway Commission
Burch
Scott
Charles F. Jones
First Securties Corporation
Durham
Jones
North Carolina
Stout
Charlotte
Ourham
Souk
Woman Slayer Begs For Death In Court
In Frankfurt on March 1S 47, Mrs Yvette Madsen, Brooklyn born wife of Air Force Lt Andrew Madsen, pleaded for death as she faced a murder trial for shooting her husband after a party. Psychiatrist Dr Karl Kiist testified she was insane at the time, describing an insane delusion. She interrupted proceedings with emotional outbursts and cries for the court to stop speaking.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Yvette Madsen
Karl Kiist
Frankfurt University
Maasen
Gray to lead UNC by Sept I. spurns AEC post
Army Secretary Gordon Gray will not accept Truman’s pressure to become Atomic Energy Commission chair. He plans to assume the presidency of the University of North Carolina by September 1, remains firm in turning down the AEC post, and will not change his plan regardless of political maneuvering.
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Washington
Army
Gordon Gray
Truman
Atomic Energy Corpsmission
Gray
University of North Carolina
Little Cabinel
Mr. Truman
Gazette’ Washington
AEC
Winston-Salem
Capitol Hill
Drew Pearson
Unis
Matty
Weather summary for yesterday and forecast
Yesterday's high temperature noted with overnight low. Rainfall measured as 229 inches for the period, with deficit 125 inches. forecast not clearly stated. Local figures appear fragmentary and may reflect a diary note or misreading.
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Marek
Miner appeals to Labor Board in back to work dispute
Lloyd H. Sidener, 44, former president of UMW Local 7455 Canton DL, filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board alleging he was fined 58008 and lost his job for trying to lead a back to work movement during a recent strike. He accuses the UMW and United Electric Coal Companies of unlawful discrimination and said other union officials and striking miners barred his return to work. The complaint cites February 24 compliance with a federal injunction order.
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Cincago
National Labor Relations Board
United Mine Workers
Ceas
Lloyd H. Sidener
UMW
Canton
Buck Heart
NLRB
United Electric Coal Companies
Sidener
Tax Payments Spur Big Spending Drive Across Nation
Washington dispatch reports billions in fresh federal spending as late tax returns arrive. In a crowded Bureau of Internal Revenue line, a debtor left behind a laundry bundle of shirts, highlighting ongoing debate over income taxes, cap lights, and a seven year statute of limitations ending on 1943 fraud cases. Political volleys followed as Republicans and Democrats sparred over fiscal policy and the White House budget.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Congress
Truman
Sete
Capitol Bill
Rep
Rich
R-Pa
Price
D-Hl
Hill
R-Colo
White House
Movies Opposed to Censorship in Supreme Court Fight
Washington reports that film companies appeal to the Supreme Court to strike down bans on movies while critics urge supervision to curb juvenile delinquency. The Memphis case involves a film shown with Negro and white children, prompting constitutional questions about free speech and press.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Angell tRore
Angel
Congressional Record
Belef
United Artists Corp
Hal Roach Studios, Inc
High Court
Tennessee
Johnwin D-Cole
Hollywood
Acheson Proposes Seven Point Peace Plan for Russia
Secretary Acheson urged Russia to accept a seven point program to end tensions and advance world peace. He called for Germany Japan and Austria peace terms, withdrawal from satellites, UN cooperation, real arms control, stopping subversion, respecting diplomats, and halting distorted propaganda. He warned Moscow would likely refuse yet urged dialogue to build a free world.
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Berkeley
Calif
Acheson
Russia
United States
Germany
Japan
Austria
Far East
United Nations
U. N
Dipto
Jame
Sex offender Lackey to prison after court case
Ralph Lackey, a Cherryville father, was sentenced in superior court to state prison. The judge ruled the 40s man a menace to society despite mental illness and ordered treatment by physicians and a psychiatrist. The case involved alleged family mistreatment and a related charge against his step-grandfather, ID R. Player.
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Ralph, Lackey
Cherryville
State
Ralph Lackey
Mint
Han
Lackey
ID. R. Player
Bennett
North Carolina Weather Outlook Tonight and Today
Considerable cloudiness and mild temperatures with a chance of some light rain this afternoon. Skies remain mostly cloudy tonight with a slight risk of drizzle as temperatures ease.
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North Carolina
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