Hurricanes Betsy Loom Larger For Headlines In Storm Era
The piece notes Hurricane Betsy marching from the Leeward Islands into Atlantic shipping lanes and details evolving forecast tools. It emphasizes radar expansion, Air Force and Navy reconnaissance, and Texas Towers for early alerts while urging prompt insurance loss settlement via the Disaster Loss Adjustment Committee to ease storm impact.
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Betsy
Windy City
Leeward Islands
South Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Air Defense Command
Texas Towers
Carolinas
Tropics
North
South Carolina
N. C. Association of Mutual Insurance Agents
Haworth Opens Era as High Point Municipal Judge
Judge Haworth takes the High Point Municipal Court seat guiding a review of court relations with the community. His swearing in follows the death of Judge Myatt and signals an era focused on efficiency, organization, and full-time dedication to duties.
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High Point
Byron Haworth
J. A. Myatt
Haworth
Deep River
Jamestown
North Carolina
Judge Haworth
General Assembly
Chesty Puller
Camp Lejeune
Lewis K. Puller
Lejeune
Wall Street
Chesty
Onslow Beach
Onslow
Boondocks
Tent Camp
Hollywood
Editorial on Nasser and Arab unity in The Philosophy of the Revolution
The article questions whether President Nasser will get away with aims in The Philosophy of the Revolution. It notes bold calls for Arab unity, three power sources including religion culture and oil, and mentions his past actions and ambitions as context for regional strategy.
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Nasser
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Farouk
Arab League backs Egypt. oil and war risks rise
The Arab League, revitalized by the Suez crisis, supports Egypt’s nationalization of the Canal and pledges solidarity. If Syria cuts pipelines or Saudi Arabia withholds oil, national revenues would plunge, while talks on oil moves through Lebanon stall and U.S. air base negotiations encounter delays.
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Arab League
League
Egypt
Iraq
Syria
Lebanon
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Libya
Sudan
Bahrein
International Federation of Arab Labor Unions
U.S
High Point Enterprise Masthead and staff note
The High Point Enterprise publication details include president Mrs. R B Terry and editor McPherson with Patterson Jr as advertising director. A March 3, 16/8 act reference appears in the header, signaling historical publication identifiers.
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D. A. Rawley
Cceccessesveees
R. B. Terry Pons Naman Stroesres Oe McPherson
Sevee Editave Patterson, JR
A. Ee Serer
Peghehare Agetpekek Ict
B. O.wader
George Sokols ky Quiet on the Potomac
George Sokols ky laments Washington’s emptiness as Chicago and San Francisco polarize politics. He notes exodus of lawmakers lobbyists and observers, the loss of social life and nightlife, and the odd shift of power to barbers and cab drivers amid the national political drift.
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Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Grand Old Party
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Adlai Stevenson
G. A. Nasser
Ray J. Madden
Indiana
C. Fisher
Texas
William B. Widnall
New Jersey
Russell Long
Louisiana
House District of Columbia
Legislative pay and living costs up for voter decision
Lynn Nisbet reports that North Carolina voters will decide in September on amendments to the constitution covering legislative pay and expenses. Proposals include extending the regular session pay to 120 days, adding travel and subsistence allowances, and changing when the General Assembly convenes. Also on the ballot is clarifying a wife’s power of attorney relative to deeds.
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General Assembly
Bascom Sawyer
Pasquotank
North Carolina
Sen
Lunsford Crew
Halifax
Elton Aydlett
Chesty Puller and Pearsall Plan Stir North Carolina News
Ed Kemp profiles Chesty Puller as a legendary Marine and trainer while recalling the 1940s-era formation and discipline. The piece urges voting on September 8 for the Pearsall plan to preserve North Carolina public schools and notes Gov. Hodges’ backing and campaign focus.
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Davie County
Peter Hairston
GOP
House of Representatives
Hairston
Hodges
Clement Grove
Pearsall
North Carolina
Who'll Be Forgotten at the 1956 Democratic National Convention
Peter Edson notes a hot race for the title of Mr. Most Forgotten Man at the Chicago gathering. Truman leads as ex-favorite son backing Harriman for president, with Stevenson as potential Forgotten Man If Harriman falters, Truman risks repudiation. Stevenson could emerge free or fade if he misses the grade.
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Chicago
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
New York
Averell Harriman
Truman
Sam Roseman
Don Dawson
Phillip Nash
Truman White House
Harriman
Democrat
Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
William Jennings Bryan
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U. S
Air Force
Navy
High Point Enterprise
Gion Point Enterprise, Inc
Ee Streets High i
George Sokolsky
Potomac
Capitol Hill
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Charles Pearson
Holt McPherson
Ed Kemp
Winston-Salem
Asheboro
Guilford
Ole
Chesty" Puller
Matthew G. McKeon
Salt
Corps
Parris Island
Puller
Guam
Peter Edson
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