Sears-Roe buck store to open in High Point next year
Editorial celebrates Sears plan for a new High Point department store along Colonial streets near First Baptist Church. It credits J. N. Wright, H. R. Broadhurst, Ed Mendenhall, Earl Hutto, and Mayor Amos Kearns for pushing the project and notes the church and city entities backed the effort.
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Sears-Roebuck
High Point
Sears
First Baptist Church
J. N. Wright
H. R. Broadhurst
Earl Hutto
Hutto
Chamber of Commerce
Amos Kearns
North Carolina Governor Race Lacks Public Interest
A Raleigh observer notes little voter engagement in the North Carolina gubernatorial primary with William Umstead leading in organization, while Hubert Olive trails. The piece predicts party noise from press agents rather than substantive campaigning and urges a positive, issue driven approach to rally public enthusiasm.
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North Carolina
Mars
South Carolina
Asheville
Durham
William Umstead
Umstead
Hubert Olive
Cain
Olive
Olivites
Umsteadites
Scott
Johnson
Raleigh
Turpentine Drippings and a Readful Newspaper Man
A humorous vignette from Bill Sharpe describes a wife musing on others wealth while they ride through a residential district. The wife notes the furniture man, grocer, oil man, and a newspaper man who only reads. The piece reflects lighthearted social observation.
The Dog Situation and a Community Vote
A reader proposes fencing yards to curb stray dogs and stop auto and bike chasing while preserving pets. The piece recalls past family memories and ends with reflections on old dining customs and table manners.
Stassen Appeals Across Parties In 1952 Run
Harold E. Stassen, once Minnesota governor, seeks Republican nomination while courting both Taft and Eisenhower factions. He addresses Wisconsin Eisenhower supporters and New Jersey Taft followers, suggesting he will hold their strength in escrow. The piece notes a murky mix of tactics and unclear guiding principles.
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Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
White House
Stassen
Fisenhower
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Taft
Ruth Morgan Narrates Kitty's Fourth Clowder
Winston-Salem Journal notes Ruth Morgan, a proofreader, owns a cat named Kitty who recently produced her 23rd to 26th litters. The kittens are named Eeny Meeny Miny and Whoa.
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Ruth Morgan
Kitty
Ruth
Eeny
Meeny
Miny
Whoa
One did it in color clash of blue and green
A dialogue contrasts dislike of blue and green together with admiration for the Great Master Painter who uses green against sapphire skies, suggesting the combination works well. The man’s blue-eyed gaze hints at deeper insight beyond common judgment.
Colclough Claims Chair of Local Soil Conservation Committee
George Colclough, known for holding many civic offices, reveals he was elected chairman of the publicity committee at the Alamance County soil conservation district meeting at the Alamance Hotel. He had left the session before officers were chosen and learns of the outcome after phone inquiries.
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George Colclough
Soil Conservation
Alamance Hotel
Colclough
Alamance County
Lave
Why English Defies Simple Plural Rules
A playful critique of English plurals and pronouns shows how odd rules differ from expected patterns. It contrasts box and boxes with oxen, geese and moose, mouse and mice, house and houses, man and men, foot and feet, tooth and teeth, booth and beeth, and he and she.
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She
Quotes from Industry Leaders and Politicians on War and Policy
A compilation of statements by steel executive Fairless, Senator Taft, Rep Hebert, Dr Charming Tobias, and Arnall reflecting on government control, military finances, civil rights protests, Korea, and the U S economy as central to fighting communism. The quotes contrast views on independence, leadership, and national priorities.
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Edward Hebert
From Canned Provisions to Water Hazard
A writer recalls staying put in the cellar from Saturday to Tuesday night to store canned goods. On Tuesday night they descended with empty jars and nearly slipped off the bottom step into five inches of water during the return. This marks the first time in ten days they faced the cellar peril again.
Banker Wager 1 to 10 Kefauver Bid Featured
A New York banker bets ten to one Kefauver becomes presidential nominee. The piece compiles social gossip, political chatter, and speculative lines about Kefauver and various public figures, with notes on the Wisconsin primary and party dynamics.
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New York
Estes Kefauver
Progress and Changes Amid Steel and Robot Era
A reflective column surveys potential steel strikes affecting daily life and Korea, bell system labor tension, defense-led small business growth, and McGrath Morris political questions. It muses on robots replacing craftsman labor, memory of street vendors, and the shift from handwork to machines, ending with a humorous landlord tenant exchange.
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Henr
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