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The Gastonia Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

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Growth of Good Will Among Churches Says Scholar

New York based religious scholar Dr Stokes predicts rising cooperation among church groups in America and more exchange of pupils as a sign of a new era. His three volume study Church and State in the United States, a 13 year effort weighing 3000 pages, underpins his view. He notes democracy cannot exist without religion and asserts separation of church and state is friendly here. Rockefeller Foundation funds international dissemination to illustrate healthy separation in the United States.

New York America Stokes United States Yale University Preachac Res Washington Ca Brotherhood of Man Rockefeller Foundation Tate Ed Oxford England Brokes Tconography of Manhattan Island

Local Weather Figures From Neom Today's Report

Readable weather brief notes rainfall totals with May data and overall excess figures. Mentions May totals 6.45 inches and other measurements 3.57 inches and 248 inches excess. Contains sparse figures and lacks clear attribution or context necessary for full record.

Drive Speeeded In Senate Race

The race for North Carolina's senior senate seat features attacks from opponents over Graham's shifting views on public questions. Wills Smith accuses Graham of fear-based appeals while Graham supporters frame Smith as cynical and biased. A Raleigh radio address by Hiden Ramsey defends Graham, who has been ill, and warns against socialist danger from Smith. The report covers campaign rhetoric and health notes amid a heated contest.

Associated Press Pratt Graham North Carelins Wills Smith Raleigh Greensboro North Carolina Graham Smith Hiden Ramsey Asheville Frank Graham Graham J Ballentine North Carolina Association of Small Loan Companies Witdligive, Ab Solgeticld

Doubtful Cut In Excise Levy Faces Truman Clash

Washington May 17 Doubts rose on excise tax relief this year as Congress rejected President Truman’s plan for a 400 million increase in inheritances and big gifts. House Ways and Means said to offset 1.08 billion in excise cuts. margins on corporations and loopholes remain unsettled. The bill’s final shape, including corporate hikes and loophole closing, remains uncertain with Truman likely veto if revenue falls.

Washington Capitol Hill Truman Treasury House Ways and Means Congress Ways and Means Committee White House

Prince Mohammed Ali Fate of Pathias Gale Shaped by Marriage

The fragment describes Pathias Gale losing royal standing and property after an alleged scheme to secure a throne. It cites accusations against Ried and mentions embassies, a Hawaiian honeymoon, and a return order to Egypt. The article implies a Moroccan princess marrying a commoner in a controversial match.

Mohammed Ali Pathias Gale Royal Coumcil Pathia Ried Francisco Egypt

CIO Union Strikes At Toledo Dues Office

Local 12 of the CIO United Automobile Workers staged a walkout by twelve girls from the dues collection office over what they call domination by Toledo international vice-president Richard Gosser. The local did not recognize the strike and plans to replace workers with a four member spokesmen committee. The workers alleged interference and the use of scabs after the strike call and noted they were denied vote on strike assessments.

Toledo CIO United Automobile Workers Gues Richard Gosser Johanne Kocia Alma Pinninger Peg Rethie Virginia White Howard Seren Mather Spring Co Gosser

8000 Felons Informed On Parole Plans In North Carolina

RALEIGH May 17 The 8000 prisoners in North Carolina’s prison system were told today how they can qualify for parole. Key terms require at least one fourth of the minimum sentence served and approval from officials. Cases must be advertised and opposing views heard, and the prisoner must have a means of support or lodging and approved residence and employment plans.

Raleigh North Caro Link Johnson Public Welfare Department

Winnipeg Flood Fears Grow As Dikes Weakening

Winnipeg Manitoba reports rising Red River and tributaries steady near 302 feet after overnight showers. Officials warn conditions are definitely harmful as six square miles of business and residential areas have flooded since the river topped the 18 foot flood stage 27 days ago.

Winnipeg Man O. M. M. Kay Alrady

Boy Killed by Car in Ingiewood Area Near Rocky Mount

A six year old boy, son of Mrs. E L Moore of Ingie wood, was struck by a car and killed in a residential area about three miles from Rocky Mount last night. The child was reportedly in front of the vehicle when the fatal accident occurred. A brief, unnamed local report notes the tragedy in the quiet community.

Boy of E. L. Moore Ingiewood Rocky Mount

Duff and Fine Win in Pennsylvania Primary

Duff scored a decisive three to one victory in Pennsylvania's bitter primary, winning the U S Senate nomination and securing Duff's endorsed ticket for governor along with four statewide offices. He toppled the Grundy-aligned slate and pledged aggressive policy, aiming to nationalize a Republican direction.

James M. Daff United States Senate Grundy Machine John 5. Fine Duff Wafant U. S Senate Pennsylvania Joseph RB. Grundy Grandy Hew &7 GOP Graundyam Setin C. Kunkél Grundy SA Sle John S. Fine Jay Cooke

Debate over FEPC cloture vote heats Senate

Washington May 17 Far more than enough senators signed a petition to force a Friday vote on cloture to end debate on the FEPC bill. Democratic Leader Lucas urged a noon vote while Johnson pressed to act on his reorganization plan. The measure would ban employment discrimination and create a federal FEPC to enforce it.

Washington Senate Aetee Republic Lucas Tl Unois Ean Edwin C. Johnson FEPC Federal Commission

Americans Seek Western Military Alliance Forming Force

London reports the United States is pressing North Atlantic allies to form a regional army to deter Russian aggression. Diplomats note economic effort and industrial production are crucial, arguing a unified defense is better than multiple national forces. The plan envisions about 450,000 ground troops, with British and American units in Germany included.

London United States North Atlantic Europe

Taft pledges anti Communism stance in GOP bid

Washington May 17 Taft promised to oppose Communism abroad and purge government agencies at home in a nationwide radio speech. He attacked Truman policies as leading to inflation depression and bankruptcy, criticizing government spending and political morality. Taft invoked Alger Hiss and State Department probes without naming McCarthy directly.

Washington Taft Ohio Truman United States Alger State Department McCarthy R-Wis Senate

Strike Costs 50 Million as Railroads Return to Normal

The six day locomotive firemen strike against five big carriers disabled the nation’s freight and passenger service, with losses estimated at 50 million in business and wages. About 200000 workers were idled, and Pennsylvania lines began returning to full service while other carriers eyed resumed operations. Union and carriers planned mediation as four arbitration procedures were outlined to settle the decade-old dispute over a second fireman on multiple unit locomotives.

Chicago Railr Pennsylvania PRE New York Central Macy Santa Fe Southern Railway Union Pacific Southern Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen National (Railway) Mediation Board David B. Robertson Jbig Imlon

Czechoslovakia’s UN Delegate Seeks U S Refuge

Vladimir Houdek, Czechoslovakia’s 38 year old chief UN delegate, quit his post at Lake Success and appealed to President Truman for refuge in the United States. He opposed the Communist government’s alignments and criticized Soviet tactics while praising Tito’s Yugoslav path.

Lake Success Czechoslovakia United Nations Bee Truman United States U. N Vladimir Houdek Tito Russia Joseph Stalin Soviet Union Houdek Stalin

Sudan Shriners Start Meeting in Rocky Mount

Hundreds of Shriners from eastern North Carolina arrived for Sudan Temple's two day spring ceremonial in Rocky Mount with registration patrol drills and a large parade planned. A noon parade will be followed by a concert by 22 bands. Two children died after running in front of a mute in a separate Raleigh incident.

Rocky Mount N.C North Carolina Sudan Temple Raleigh Highway Patrol Lonnie Deese Rt.2 Laurinburg Jane Mr. Moore iMx RY I

Armington Hotel Hosts Community Meetings This Week

Activities calendar lists Gartonia Jaycees event at Armington Hotel, followed by a 6 20 p.m. Christians and Jews dinner meeting and a 7 90 p.m. Garton American Legion Post No 23 gathering at Memorial Hall.

Armington Hotel Garton American Legion Memoriel Hell

Western N C Residents Hear Flood Control Plan Debate

Residents in Henderson Transylvania and Buncombe counties oppose TVA flood control plans for the French Broad and surrounding rivers. Army engineers joined local citizens to review proposed headwater dams dredging and channel work to tame the river valley. Brevard hearings featured county contacts urging action including channel improvements and dredging on tributaries and the French Broad.

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