Stassen Seeks Southern Caucus Boost at North Carolina Rally
Harold E. Stassen, GOP presidential hopeful, spoke to about 3,000 Tar Heel Republicans in Winston-Salem urging outlawing Communism and backing federal anti-lynching laws while planning a southern headquarters in Atlanta and a Birmingham address. He travels to Portland for Oregon primary events.
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Portland
Oregon
North Carolina
Minnesota
Deep South
Thomas E. Dewey
Stassen
Atlanta
Birmingham
Ala
America
Russia
United States
South
United States urges UN role over Soviet talks
Secretary of State Marshall said Russia must act through the United Nations to improve world conditions and ruled out bilateral U.S.-Soviet negotiations. He cited Molotov’s May 9 statement and urged action on Korea, Germany, Austria, and Austrian treaty talks, emphasizing UN avenues.
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Washington
Marshall
Russia
United Nations
United States
Walter Bedell Smith
Molotov
Smith
Moscow
Germany
Austria
United Nations Security Council
Allied Control Council
Berlin
Local weather figures for Keon today and May totals
Yesterday high 0.00006 inches rainfall noted. Last night low data missing. Today’s temperature 69 degrees. Rainfall registered 0.45 inches with May total 1.84 inches and May quota 3.57 inches, leaving a deficiency of 1.73 inches.
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Keon
Jews And Arabs Clash As Truce Breaks In Jerusalem
In Jerusalem on May 12 Arabs and Jews exchanged gunfire, breaking the cease fire in the outskirts. Haganah fire from Katamon followed Arab sniping at Mekor Haim, with no full attacks reported. The Jewish Agency protested to the UN consular truce commission while Arab forces pressured to retake Bab El Wad.
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Holy City
Mekor Haim
Yemin Moshe
Haganah
Katamon
United Nations Consular Truce Commis
Sion
Upper
Bakaa
Bethlehem
Bab el Wad
Tel Aviv
Fawzi Bey al Kaukji
Rail Situation Seems Clouded
Washington May 12. Union workers under court order to keep trains running for the Army awaited the government's next move in the wage dispute. A week of grace stands before a potential nationwide strike. Judges set a hearing next Wednesday on permanent injunction. The three Brotherhood leaders and labor policy committees weighed options and questioned the Army secretary's authority to arbitrate.
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Washington
Justice Department
T. Alan Goldsborough
Army Royals
Alvanley Johnston
Locomotive Engineers
David B. Robertson
Arthur J. Glover
Southern Senators Threaten Filibuster Over Draft Race Issue
The Senate battle over the manpower bill pits a five year draft revival and voluntary training for 18-year-olds against intense Southern opposition. Angry senators warn of a filibuster as the measure heads to the floor. The draft and race segregation theme dominates early talks.
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Senate
Maybank
Russell
Byrd
D-Va
Hill
Dala
Dixie
Truman
Congress
St. Patrick's Day
Armed Services Committee
Gurney
R-Sd
Russell Strode
Construction of Ball Park Is Authorized
Sims Legion Memorial Park Inc trustees authorized immediate construction of a baseball park to be ready by next season. Contracts will be let for grading sodding a concrete block fence drainage grandstand bleachers and lights. Project cost may reach 85 000 with about 70 000 in the treasury. The building committee led by Ernest Morgan will procure materials and labor and place orders for steel for the permanent grandstand. Groundbreaking on football and other facilities was deferred with baseball prioritized. Sims Park lies on the Gastonia Dallas highway near the city center and land donations came from Brown Wilson in memory of Albert H Sims.
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Sims Legion Memorial Park, Inc
Ernest Morgan
Sims Park
Gastonia-Dallas
Legion Post
Brown Wilson
Albert H. Sims
Gastonia
Army Air Forces
China
Wilson
J. C. Roberts
Gaston American Legion
Phone Strike Looms Over Wage Dispute In Labor Stand
Washington May 12 reports a possible nationwide strike by long distance telephone operators hinges on a government settlement effort. CIO official John J. Moran says a strike date will be set if negotiations fail. Moran notes 23 000 workers in 42 states seek a 30 cent raise shorter week and bigger pensions. AT T offers a two year extension with no wage rise. company cites a stable economy and warnings of disruption.
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Washington
John J. Moran
CIO American Telephone Workers Union
Moran
John L. Lewis
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Federal Mediation Service
AT & Ts
Walkout Violates Michigan Law Says Sigler Over Chrysler Strike
Detroit May 12 The CIO United Auto Workers at Chrysler with 75,000 Michigan workers strike for postwar wage increases. Gov Sigler orders a Bonnie Tripp law complaint and court action to test strike vote requirements. Picketing at Highland Park plant described as quiet as union funds grow. Weckler of Chrysler expresses willingness to discuss settlement.
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Detroit
CIO
Chrysler Corp
Sigler
Michigan
United Auto Workers
State Labor Mediation Board
Wayne County
James McNally
McNally
Dodge Truck
Kitty
Norman Matthews
Chrysler
Law-Cio
Herman L. Weckler
Corporation
N C Candidates Debate Issues in Raleigh Program
In Raleigh on May 12 Democratic candidates Broughton Umstead and Albright spoke on civil rights and Taft Hartley as Kerr Scott attacked State Treasurer Johnson. Broughton urged adequate labor laws while Umstead defended states rights balance and Albright criticized unnamed opponents. Johnson defended banking policy and promised active campaign help. Scott broadcast a statewide radio address.
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Raleigh
J. Melville Broughton
Truman
William B. Umstead
Umstead
America
Albright
Kerr Scott
Charles M. Johnson
Johnson
Lexington
P-5
Evening Club and Association Meetings Tonight
Activity calendar lists Bob Bale Club at Jolly's restaurant at 7 p m. Directors meeting of Gaston County Merchants Association at Armington Hotel. Thursday schedule includes Rotary Club at 12 30 p m at Armington Hotel.
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Bob Bale Club
Jolly’s Restaurant
Gaston County Merchants Association
Armington Hotel
Rotary Club
Hodge Calls for Quick Conference Over Korea Power Dispute
Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge demands a conference with Soviet North Korea commander G. P. Korotkovy to settle a dispute over electric power payments. He cites North Korea radio broadcasts and North Korea’s threats to disrupt South Korea’s self-rule vote while insisting settlements be in machinery rather than dollars.
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Seoul
John R. Hodge
North Korea
Pyongyang
U. S
South Korea
G. P. Korotkovy
Hodge
People’s Committee Radio
Russia
U.S
Bishop Manning and the St. John the Divine Cathedral
William T. Manning born May 12 1866 in Northampton England is a Protestant Episcopal retired bishop of New York and a leader of high church Episcopalianism. He has been a central figure in frequent conflicts of opinion and under his administration progress was made on the Cathedral of St John the Divine on Morningside Heights.
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William T. Manning
Northampton
England
New York
Manning
St. John the Divine
Morningside Heights
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