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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1955
Page
4
The piece argues that Republicans failing to field a full slate increases voter responsibility for Democrats to select capable leaders for four years. It notes staggered terms, urges careful evaluation of mayoral and council candidates, warns against false issues, and stresses fiscal health and growth needs for strong city management.
The piece lauds Adlai Stevenson for urging a joint Allied stance and open policy on Formosa. It argues for greater consultation with allies to strengthen the Far East position, warns against solo action, and stresses that alliances and unfriendly nations’ goodwill matter more than the two offshore islands.
James Marlow argues polio vaccine saves lives yet arms race threats loom. He recalls Jenner, Shrapnel, Semmelweis, Pasteur as eras where disease fight and war arms advanced together. He cites Salk's vaccine may outvalue armies, while war could cripple more than disease saves.
The Senate met briefly for its Easter recess lasting 30 seconds. Vice President Nixon reassured galleries that Senators usually have long hours, as vacations prevail this time of year. Citizens wish them well as they depart, believing they reflect national wishes.
The Richmond News Leader and the State Education Department clashed over a 553 page Course of Study for Virginia Elementary Schools Grades I VI published since 1943. excerpts argue Marxist ideas claim environment shapes morals, the role of propaganda, democracy, capitalism, and imperialism debated in the context of schooling and parental rights.
George Dixon reports on a Irish gathering in Dublin where Charles A. Halleck claimed personal assurance from President Eisenhower that no war is planned in the Far East. The piece recounts a TWA Constellation flight from New York to Dublin, reception by Lord Mayor Alfred Byrne, and a light, anecdotal tour of Irish pubs.
The writer jokes about Irish and American figures amid hotel phone chaos. Rep Hal Leck seeks war outlaw news while Rep Bolling vanishes. Deb bie and Ymelda compete in princess roles as calls to the U S A face delays. Lord Mayor Byrne shares a tale of Mulcahy Mass attendance and Guinness banter, praising an Irish country.
Alton Blakeslee reports that the polio fight moves forward with the Salk vaccine as millions may gain protection this year. Plans aim to vaccinate 28 million children, with 29 million youths still unprotected. 9 million free doses and 19 million paid doses planned, distribution by state and local groups, and doctors allotting limited first come first served.
A reader criticizes FDR and wartime policies, labeling him a traitor and accusing him of unleashing Communism. The letter cites Yalta and Alger Hiss, then shifts to Postwar immigration policy, criticizing the Displaced Persons Act and immigration screening of aliens including Klaus Fuchs.
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