Truman Draws Spotlight as Democratic Convention Plays Out
Former President Truman visits Chicago to back Averell Harriman for the Democratic nomination, injecting energy into a convention seen as shaping future candidates. He’s cast as an elder statesman while hinting at possible influence over the Stevensons and Symingtons, and his stance contrasts with Stevenson. The piece notes Republican prep in San Francisco and broader issues like civil rights, foreign policy, and domestic policy shaping the fall campaign.
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Harry Truman
Averell Harriman
Chicago
Stevenson
Harriman
Harry
Stuart Symington
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Adlai
San Francisco
Eisenhower
Ike
Tough Tax Package Adversely Impacts North Carolina Industry Growth
North Carolina faces scrutiny over its tax structure as the State Tax Study Commission led by Chairman Brandon P. Hodges weighs a package that could hinder industrial growth. Hodges argues the current mix, including a six percent corporate tax and franchise tax, may deter new plants and capital improvements while others tax policies favor sales or operate with no corporate tax. The study aims to craft a balanced framework that attracts new industry without harming existing ones, with findings due in three months.
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North Carolina
Brandon P. Hodges
State Tax Study Commission
Carolina- Virginia
Tax Executives Institute
Asheville
Hodges
Conventions Full of Laughs and Brawls Arts Politics
A survey of American political conventions shows circus like scenes with bikinis in canoes and gavel mishaps, plus orchestrated demonstrations, stampedes, and dramatic speeches. It notes vote totals, site popularity, and historic marathons from 1856 to 1948, including the 1924 Democratic donnybrook and Willkie’s 1940 rally.
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United States
Harold E Stassen
William G. McAdoo
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Truman backed Harriman for Democratic nomination in Chicago
Endorsement from former President Truman intensifies Harriman’s push for the 1948 Democratic nomination in Chicago. Analysts note steamroller tactics by Carmine DeSapio and Frank McKinney, with Stevenson leading on first ballot yet Truman’s support could shift delegates and Southern votes.
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Averell Harriman
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Harriman
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Carmine DeSapio
Field Marshall
Frank McKinney
Indiana
Adlai
Stevenson
Associated Press
Supreme Court
Puerto Rico
United States
Hodges reshuffles high court and attorney general picks
Governor Hodges moved swiftly to fill key vacancies by elevating William B. Rodman Jr. to the Supreme Court and naming J. Wallace Marion as successor to M. W. Barnhill as chief justice. He also recruited King George B. Patton from the West for attorney general, praising Judge Barnhill’s 33 years on the bench and noting the state’s credit in talent.
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William B. Rodman, Jr
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
J. Wallace Marion
Marion
M. W. Barnhill
George B. Patton
Barnhill
Secretary Treasurer and Advertising Director Roles Listed
A local business notes the appointment of a secretary treasurer and an advertising director with unspecified duties. The notice confirms the positions and hints at organizational changes within the firm.
Population surge will push High Point Greensboro toward city expansion
A 1955 U S News and World Report projection says the area will reach about 313 000, up from 215 000, with most growth inside corporate limits. The shift, tied to suburban exodus, could force unity growth and higher taxes or bonds to fund municipal services. It costs money to be a big shot.
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U. S. News and World Report
High Point
Greensboro
Piedmont
Guilfords
Monaco Weather Forecast A Little Rainier In February
Caption highlights Time picks New York Daily Mirror caption under a Grace Kelly photo posing with Prince Rainier. It notes the couple celebrating the announcement of their expected heir and jokes about a rainier February in Monaco.
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New York Daily Mirror
Princess Grace
Prince Aftier
Monaco
Rainier
Timely Note on Defense Secretary Wilson Card
A desk note refers to Defense Secretary Wilson with a blunt remark about mistakes today, highlighting a cautious or blunt tone regarding his public statements.
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Defense
Wilson
Spistakes
Sunday Sermon on a Preventive Religion in Jude
The piece reflects on Jude 1 24 highlighting a religion that prevents sin and preserves believers from falling. It cites Dr Charles Mayo on prevention and General Booth on early life influence, urging parents to instill faith daily to guide future generations toward steadfast Christian living.
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Jude
Jesus
Charles Mayo
General Booth
Salvation Army
D. L. Moody
Fragmented 1950s Quotes On Polio War Peace And Personal News
A collage of quotes from 1950s figures covers vaccines polio battles and public life. It notes AMA president George Lull urging immunization and public cooperation while Everett Dirksen comments on Harold Stassen Nixon drama. It mentions Andrea Doria’s fatal collision and debates over peace and U S policy.
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Ama
Chicago
Harold
Stassen
Sen. Everett
M. Dirksen
R-I
Let Us Look Away From The Soviet Problem
A fragment urges the United States to avoid paralysis by refusing to confront Soviet power and rejecting the Moscow ambassador and its philosophy.
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Moscow
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