Adlai Stevenson Poised for Democratic Nomination Victory
The piece notes Adlai Stevenson appears set to win the Democratic presidential nomination on the first ballot with New Jersey and Michigan contingents aiding the effort. Truman is seen as unlikely to back Stevenson, while Stevenson is praised as the least controversial candidate who can unite Dixie and hold the Midwest. It predicts a tense race in November if Eisenhower’s health holds, yet suggests Stevenson will face a tougher campaign than in 1952.
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The People's Choice and the Political Convention
A veteran observer explains that nominations are a political function not a people’s choice. Deals, favorite sons, and floor managers shape ballots, with private bargaining in hotel suites and public delegates.
Butler and CBS clash over convention film choice
Democratic chairman Paul Butler attacked CBS for airing a dull film titled Pursuit of Happiness during convention coverage. CBS defended its news judgment and refused to be pressured into broadcasting partisan content, leading to heated exchanges and Butler facing public rebuke.
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CBS
Chicago
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North Carolina Education Chief Urges Informed View on School Segregation
State Superintendent Charles F. Carroll urges North Carolinians to inform themselves about the public school segregation plan proposed by the North Carolina Advisory Committee on Education. He warns ignorance and apathy fuel discontent and endorses implementing the Pearsall plan to preserve schools.
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Charles F. Carroll
North Carolina
Carroll
State Association of County Commissioners and Accountants
Winston-Salem
Dr. Carroll
Metropolitan areas spur cooperative solutions for city growth
Editorial reviews how population shift to suburbs creates sprawling metro regions across the United States. It outlines methods such as annexation, intergovernmental cooperation, metropolitan special districts, and federations as ways to deliver area wide services in transit, housing, health, and utilities. It cites Port of New York Authority and Bi-State as examples, and notes Toronto and Miami explore metropolitan governance.
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Wagner
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Port of New York Authority
New York-New Jersey
St. Louis
Canada
Toronto
Metropolitan
Miami
Florida
High Point Enterprise Library Staff and Pricing Note
Publication and staff lines for The High Point Enterprise are listed with roles and contact details. The page includes address, editors, and business staff, plus subscription rates and AP affiliation notes.
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Hi Point Enterprise
Vance
National
Ward-Grile
George Dixon Scandal in Tickets at Democratic Convention
Report describes friction and discontent among Truman loyalists at the Democratic National Convention. Ex-President Harry S Truman, aides, and supporters complain of canceled hotel reservations, lost badges, and ticket access while accusing Paul Butler and Adlai Stevenson forces of punitive discrimination.
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Truman
Les Biffle
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Perle Mesta
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Sheraton-Blackstone
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Clifford
Paul Butler
California
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Butler
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Glade
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Frank McKin
Truman Holds Wrath Seminar Turns to Laughter
In a tense gathering, ex-President Truman dissolves a wrathful seminar after labor leaders complain about ticket distribution. The group accuses party insiders of favoritism, mentioning George Meany Walter Reuther and Dave McDonald while Regan laments being replaced by Frank Sinatra.
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Cook County
Mr. Biffle
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Butler
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Phil Regan
Frank Barry
Secret Service
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Les
The Joy of Living and Industrial Wores in Memoir
Kiwanis guest columnists praise community helping and raising children while critiquing youth street racing. The piece recalls figures like Ernest E Norris and Cassin John Hayworth, laments changing times, and notes a cautious view of profanities and managerial flaws such as Charlie Mitchell’s overcontrol.
Quotes Spark Bid to Dump Nixon and Health Talk
A set of quotations covers views on Nixon, Stassen and Herter, with leaders McCormack and Butler weighing in. Navy, Air Force roles are noted, while a Marine drill instructor McKeon is praised for service. Mexican actress Kathy Jurado denies romantic plans.
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Kathy Jurado
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